Steps to Getting Your License

Use this guide to make sure you are in the right place in your licensing journey.
1

Pass Drivers Ed Course

Before you can take your written test at the DMV, you must pass a state-approved Drivers Ed course and receive your completion certificate.

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2

Practice for Written Test

Once you have your completion certificate, it is time to practice! Take our practice test questions to ace your exam on the first try!

3

Pass Written Test at DMV

Ready to go? Make a reservation at the DMV and go pass your test! Once you pass, you will receive your permit.

4

Take Driving Lessons

Passed your test? Great! Now you are ready to take your first driving lessons. Reserve your spot now so you can get going as soon as you have your permit.

5

Pass your Road Test

After completing your driving lessons, you can take your road test. Make a reservation at the DMV and go pass your test to receive your license.

For more licensing details, visit our help article.

Driving Lessons in Tipton

Whether it's your first time behind the wheel or you need a brush up before your test, we offer driving education that will make you a safer, more confident driver for life.

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Over 250,000 Students Have Chosen Coastline Academy

See why 98% of students across the country rate their driving lesson with us 5-stars.

Every Coastline driving instructor is certified and licensed by the California DMV and has completed an intensive, California-centered training course

Secure payments and digital lesson reports—we leverage the latest tech to provide a convenient experience you will love

Our instructors don't run errands or make students pick up and drop off other students—your time behind the wheel is your time

Our driving lessons aren't for everyone, they're for you—our instructors customize every lesson to your precise needs

Driving lessons in Tipton and surrounding areas

A Coastline Driving Lesson Vehicle

Driving lessons in Tipton offer a unique learning experience in the Central Valley. Located within Tulare County, this agricultural community provides a calm setting with quiet local roads, ideal for mastering core skills. The town's straightforward layout helps beginners build confidence with steering, braking, and intersection rules before tackling challenging traffic.

As skills grow, students will gain experience on major thoroughfares like State Route 99. This is essential for learning how to safely merge, manage highway speeds, and navigate alongside commercial vehicles. Driving on routes toward nearby Tulare and Pixley exposes learners to different traffic patterns, preparing them for diverse conditions.

We offer flexible pickup and drop-off at home, school, or work when available. To accommodate various schedules, some lessons may begin at convenient meeting points in the area, which will be shown once you start searching availability.

Our goal is to create confident and capable drivers. Instructors focus on teaching essential defensive driving techniques that apply everywhere, from local streets to busy highways, ensuring a foundation for a lifetime of safe travel behind the wheel.

A Coastline Driving Lesson Vehicle

Safety Lives in Tipton

We go above and beyond expectations to provide a safe learning experience.

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Instructors you can trust

We're one of the only driving schools to do independent background and drug screens on every employee

Marked cars with a second brake

Every Coastline car has a second instructor brake, is clearly marked as a driving school vehicle and is inspected by a BAR-certified mechanic

Dashcam in every car

We record video and audio inside and outside the car for everyone's safety
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Driving Lessons Customized for You

Every lesson is custom-made to help you succeed.

Our school is certified by the DMV, and our lessons are perfect for teens needing the required training with an instructor so you can qualify to take your test, and have the skills and confidence you need to pass it.

We teach adult drivers how to become safer and more confident every day. Whether it's your first time driving or you need to practice for a Supplemental Driving Performance Evaluation, our expert instructors are here for you.

Our hiring standards and training program go beyond the industry standard. When you choose Coastline Academy, you are choosing the state's top driving educators.

Good drivers pass the test. So we focus on core skills first, ensuring you are set up to be safe and confident for life, before worrying about the test. On your last lesson, we will do a mock test to be sure you are ready!

Every driver is different, which is why every Coastline lesson is customized for you.

We provide all the tools and materials needed for your lesson, so all you need to bring is a positive attitude toward learning a new skill.

At the end of your lesson, your instructor fills out a post-lesson report that shows the skills you have mastered, and those that need more practice, so you can maximize your practice time between lessons.

The Coastline Guarantee

A great experience or we'll make it right.

If for any reason you are unsatisfied with your driving lesson, we will make it right. We can redo your lesson either with the same instructor or a different one, at your option. Or, if you prefer, you can get a full refund.

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Driving instructors serving Tipton

Our friendly, professional instructors bring a wide range of experiences to teaching you to drive. Each instructor is certified by the state and has completed an intensive training course. We're one of the only driving schools to do independent background and drug screens.

Donnell H.

Donnell H.

Donnell is very patient, passionate, and eager to help with your driving needs. Read more...

Instructor Trainer
1,000+ Lessons
Matthew N.

Matthew N.

Matthew is an experienced driving instructor who prioritizes punctuality and preparation. Matthew ensures all his students come away from their lessons with an accurate understanding of the skills required to navigate the road in the safest manner. ... Read more...

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1,000+ Lessons
Douglas J.

Douglas J.

Doug has over 40 years of driving experience. He is a graduate of CSU Fresno. He has driven as a law enforcement officer and as a school bus driver for a local school district. With his past driving experience, he feels that learning to drive safe... Read more...

100+ Lessons
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Jeff B.

Jeff B.

Jeff B. is former paramedic with over 25 years of experience driving on rural, urban and metropolitan roadways in all traffic and weather conditions. He has over 10 years combined experience working with others in teaching, training and counseling r... Read more...

Jennifer N.

Jennifer N.

Jen loves to drive and has held a class A license for many years. From cars to tractors, there is nothing she can't drive. Read more...

Ben K.

Ben K.

Ben is an avid sports fan and spends this spare time coaching and playing mens league softball. He prides himself in his ability to communicate with anyone but especially when teaching or coaching. I have over 24 years of driving experience and 5+ ye... Read more...

Coastline in the Community

Coastline is proud to work with over 100 local, state, and national organizations to provide access to high-quality driver's education for teens and adults all across Washington. Here are just a few of the organizations we partner with to further our mission of eradicating car crashes nationwide:

For more information about our Community Partnerships Programs, please reach out to our Support Team.

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