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.
$509
$594
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.
$569
$654
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.
$919
$1050
California Teen Drivers Ed
10 hours behind-the-wheel
Home pickup included
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 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 this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.
2 hours behind-the-wheel
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
Home pickup included
Save big on the package designed to get you road-test ready and confident behind the wheel.
California Teen Drivers Ed
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
Meet at pickup point
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
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$329
Be sure you're ready for your test with an extra lesson.
More info$519
See why 98% of students across the country rate their driving lesson with us 5-stars.
Taking driving lessons in Davis provides a unique learning environment situated in the heart of Yolo County. The city's flat terrain and residential neighborhoods offer an ideal starting point for new drivers. This setting allows students to first acclimate to quiet streets, learning fundamental vehicle controls and road awareness in a low-stress area before tackling more complex traffic scenarios.
As skills progress, lessons transition to busier conditions on highways like Interstate 80 and State Route 113. This offers invaluable experience with merging, maintaining speed, and lane changes. Practice drives toward nearby communities such as Woodland and West Sacramento introduce learners to varied traffic flows, building the versatile skills needed to navigate the region with confidence.
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 approach aims to equip every student with the defensive driving techniques essential for a lifetime of safe travel. The goal is to move beyond simply passing the driving test and to cultivate true road safety, preparing new drivers for any journey on local roads and beyond.
Every lesson is custom-made to help you succeed.
Welcome students! Jim loves public service and loves to be engaging. He loves working with everyone and is the epitome of a people- person. Jim will help you gain self-confidence and the skills needed for a fun, safe driving career. Read more...
No matter if you plan on just short trips across town, long ones across the state, or even drives as long as from California to Oklahoma, let Jason's compassionate nature and passion for safe driving be your guide. Please also note that I am fully CO... Read more...
Raymond is enthusiastic about motor vehicles and endeavors to share a broad wealth of experience with learners of all ages. In doing so, he hopes they can enjoy their time behind the wheel in a safe manor and then share what they know with others. Read more...
Jerry is a longtime coach, trainer and mentor. He is ready to share his safe driving skills with patience and humor, to make this a positive experience for all. Read more...
Erik has 22 years of driving experience and can't wait to help you get your license. Read more...
Diana Penman is a military veteran with over 30 year’s driving experience. She believes that a little humor can make learning more enjoyable. Read more...
Shawn Hawthorne has over 11 years of driving experience and is a straight-A kinesiology student at Sacramento State, pursuing a future career as a high school physical education teacher. With an encouraging, individualized teaching style, they focus ... Read more...
Justin Grove is a passionate driver with over 16 years of safe and defensive driving experience. They have experience in everything from rural back roads, to long distance freeway driving, to National Forest Service roads. Safe and defensive driving ... Read more...
John Joseph Bello has been driving for about 12 years of his life, with some of it as a professional. He wants to use his knowledge as a professional driver, trainer, and gamer in order to make the world a safer place for drivers everywhere. Read more...
Maxwell Leekley is a Sacramento local who loves to explore the local cuisine and music events and has spent much of their professional career delivering pastries and coffee in large transit vans across Northern California. Read more...
Andrew is a seasoned driver, with over 20 years of experience in rural, commercial, metropolitan areas, as well as special environments. To add, he has 6 years of Motorsports training and experience to supplement his driver profile. His eagerness to ... Read more...
Meghan Baird is a Jill of all Trades with more than 20 years of driving experience! She has worked in veterinary clinics, daycares, an auto parts store, and as a CPR Instructor. She's neurodivergent-friendly and loves helping others find their "Eurek... 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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