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

If you are under 16, you'll need to start by passing your Drivers Ed course, which is then reported to the state so you can take your written test. In-person and online options available

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2

Pass Written Test

Schedule your appointment at the DMV and pass your written test to earn your permit.

3

Take Driving Lessons

Passed your test? Great! If you are under 16.5 years of age, you are required to take six hours of driving lessons.

4

Pass your Road Test

After completing your driving lessons, you can take your road test. Make a reservation at the DMV and pass your test to receive your license. Want to skip the line at the DMV? Book your road test with us!

For more licensing details, visit our help article.

Driving Lessons in Berthoud

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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Jeff T. is an amazing driving instructor. He's incredibly patient, calm, and clear during my driving lesson, making me feel comfortable and explaining everything well.
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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.

We meet you at your house, school or work - no need to come to our office

Every instructor is certified and licensed by the Colorado DMV and has completed an intensive training course

Online booking, secure payments and digital lesson reports—we leverage the latest tech to provide an 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

Our online booking system shows you all available time slots, so you can book packages knowing when we're available

We have taught tens of thousands of lessons across the United States, and our local Colorado instructors are the best in the business

Driving lessons in Berthoud and surrounding areas

A Coastline Driving Lesson Vehicle

Driving lessons in Berthoud provide a unique opportunity to learn in a town with a distinct geographical setting. Located within both Larimer and Weld Counties, the town sits between the Front Range urban corridor and vast agricultural lands. This placement provides a fantastic blend of quiet local streets and rural roads, creating an ideal starting point for new drivers to build fundamental skills in a calm, less congested environment.

As confidence grows, lessons advance to navigating major thoroughfares like US-287 and eventually merging onto I-25. Experience on these key routes is essential for mastering higher speeds, lane changes, and important defensive driving techniques. Practice drives toward the busier settings of Loveland or Longmont expose students to varied traffic patterns and complex intersections, ensuring they are well prepared for diverse road 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 professional instructors are dedicated to guiding each student toward becoming a safe and capable driver. The goal is to build lasting confidence by equipping you with the practical skills needed to handle local streets, major highways, and everything in between for a lifetime of secure travel.

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Safety Lives in Berthoud

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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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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