Steps to Getting Your License
Use this guide to make sure you are in the right place in your licensing journey.
If you are between 15 and 17½ years old, you must pass a state-approved Drivers Ed course and receive your completion certificate before taking your written test at the DMV.
Once you have your completion certificate, it is time to practice! Take our practice test questions to ace your exam on the first try!
Ready to go? Make a reservation at the DMV and go pass your test! Once you pass, you will receive your permit.
Book now to get the times you want. You'll need your permit at every lesson.
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.
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.
Our most comprehensive packages for new drivers
Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.
$474
$584
With coupon applied
California Teen Drivers Ed
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.
$534
$644
With coupon applied
California Teen Drivers Ed
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
Save big with our advanced package, which includes five 2-hour driving lessons plus your online course.
$884
$1033
With coupon applied
California Teen Drivers Ed
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
Save big on the package designed to get you road-test ready and confident behind the wheel.
$784
$933
With coupon applied
California Teen Drivers Ed
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Additional packages to fit your specific needs
Pay for all three lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
Pay for all three lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.
6 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Pay for all five lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
Pay for all five lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.
2 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.
2 hours behind-the-wheel
Meet at pickup point
Our three-lesson package, plus a pre-test prep lesson and use our car for your road test.
9 hours behind-the-wheel
Road test with our car
Home pickup included
Our three-lesson package, plus a pre-test prep lesson and use our car for your road test.
9 hours behind-the-wheel
Road test with our car
Meet at pickup point
Five two-hour driving lessons plus a three-hour road test service, including pre-test preparation and use of our car for your road test. Includes home pickup for all five lessons and the road test session.
13 hours behind-the-wheel
Road test with our car
Home pickup included
Five two-hour driving lessons plus a three-hour road test service, including pre-test preparation and use of our car for your road test. Start at a Coastline meeting point.
13 hours behind-the-wheel
Road test with our car
Meet at pickup point
Our Drivers Ed course is licensed by the DMV and comes with free mailing for your completion certificate.
$60
Use our car for your DMV Road Test. We'll provide a 1-hour test prep/refresher lesson which includes travel to the DMV.
More info$309
Use our car for your DMV Road Test. We'll provide a 1-hour test prep/refresher lesson which includes travel to the DMV.
More info$329
Be sure you're ready for your test with an extra lesson.
More info$480
$444
Be sure you're ready for your test with an extra lesson.
More info$509
$484
See why 98% of students across the country rate their driving lesson with us 5-stars.
Driving lessons in Topanga provide a unique experience to learn within a truly distinct environment. Situated in the Santa Monica Mountains in western Los Angeles County, the community is defined by its scenic and rural canyon landscape. This setting is ideal for mastering fundamental vehicle handling and developing keen road awareness, away from the dense traffic of larger urban areas. Learning here builds a strong foundation for navigating diverse driving conditions with confidence.
The training curriculum is designed to progressively build skills, starting on local roads before moving to more complex routes. A key focus is learning to safely handle the winding curves of Topanga Canyon Boulevard (CA-27). Experience also extends to the coastal Pacific Coast Highway (CA-1) near Malibu and freeway driving on US-101 toward Calabasas, ensuring learners are prepared for a full range of scenarios.
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 ultimate goal is to empower students with the defensive driving techniques and sound judgment needed for a lifetime of safe travel. By mastering the unique local roads and beyond, new drivers gain the skills to navigate confidently wherever their journey takes them.
Every lesson is custom-made to help you succeed.
Rick teaches with Aloha and patience. As a kindergarten-college level educator from Hawaii, Rick designs custom lessons based on student skill level and experience. Read more...
Candice has been in the driving industry for over 18 years. She’s currently working as a professional driver with a large corporation and has received an award for the past 15 years of safe driving. Driving brings her joy and she’s excited to teach s... Read more...
Jislaine loves driving and the freedom it gives. She believes driving is fun and it is her goal everyday when she gets behind the wheel to drive in a manner that at the end the day gets everyone in her car and anyone she passes the opportunity to mak... Read more...
Gerald has a lot of experience driving, and has been doing it for a long time! He has a clean record, and taught both of his kids to drive. He believes in safety first, knowledge, correct execution, and having fun while doing it! Read more...
Fiona Kerr grew up in New Jersey, she has also lived in New England, the Midwest, and the Pacific Northwest. Fiona found a deep love for house plants, especially succulents, on her move to southern California in 2011. Two years ago, Fiona completed a... Read more...
Luis Martinez is a 32-year-old bilingual driving instructor fluent in English and Spanish, with 7 years of experience teaching drivers throughout the San Fernando Valley. He recently joined Coastline Academy, where he is dedicated to helping students... Read more...
Although Alexander Vigier was born and raised in LA, he lived five years in Italy and two in Argentina and had the good fortune of having a father who was a rally driver and taught him everything he needed to know about driving. He also speaks four l... Read more...
With over 35 years of driving experience, Scott brings a calm, confident, and friendly approach to every lesson, drawing on the 15 years he spent running his own business before transitioning into driver training. These strengths continue to shape th... Read more...
Dunbar gets constant praise for his warm demeanor and approachable attitude, something that he honed as a probation officer working with minors. He also holds a masters degree in Sociology from California State University Dominguez Hills. His lived e... Read more...
Freddie is a new teacher but with 20+ years of driving experience. He's patient, adaptable to learning styles, friendly, and humorous. Currently Freddie also works with Graduations and guiding students for their big day. Before driving, Freddie worke... Read more...
Matthew Hastings is a professional driving instructor with over a decade of experience behind the wheel and a lifelong passion for helping people grow. A Pasadena native, he brings compassion, attentive listening, and a personalized approach to each ... Read more...
Jane has taught swimming for over 40 yeas, specializing in very young babies(4 weeks old) and scared adults (as old as 89) so she is looking forward to teaching driving. Read more...
Michael Greenwade, Driving Instructor, enjoys helping and teaching the joys and safety of driving. Nothing better than helping others to succeed. Read more...
Michael has well over 15 years of driving experience, in fact he's been driving well before he could even vote! He has a great love of cars, from working in the auto industry to taking many road trips. Easily navigating different cities and states. B... Read more...
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. 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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