Coastline Academy Driving School Reviews

Very Kind and understanding!

Sara A., Thursday, April 30, 2026

I will strongly caution anyone considering this driving school, especially the Fort Worth location. What I experienced was not just poor instruction, but a pattern that felt predatory, unsafe, and deeply unprofessional. I initially booked 10 hours behind the wheel (five 2-hour lessons) and had three solid instructors, Charles, Victor, and Gator, all of whom indicated I was ready for my road test. However, just before my scheduled test, a different instructor suddenly claimed I was “not ready,” directly contradicting the previous day’s feedback. She suggested I reschedule the test (knowing it would cost $100) and pushed me to book five additional lessons for another $1,000. This completely undermined my confidence right before the exam. She then strongly recommended a 1-hour prep session with “Coach K,” who was also supposed to be my examiner. This turned out to be the worst decision I made. During that session, his behavior was unacceptable: 1. He introduced arbitrary and unnecessary rules, such as restricting hand placement on the steering wheel to four exact points, claiming I would fail otherwise. He rushed through this without allowing time to process and immediately escalated to yelling. 2. He repeatedly instructed me to press the gas during turns, which directly contradicted prior instruction and is unsafe. 3. He physically pushed my knee down to force me to accelerate, which caused the vehicle to lose control. This is completely inappropriate and should never happen. 4. He continued yelling and pressuring me throughout, saying I would fail if I did not follow his commands. This pressure contributed to me hitting the curb, which he then used as justification to fail me. Immediately after failing me, his tone changed. He encouraged me to book another 2-hour session and a retest with him the following week, clearly pushing additional paid sessions. Unfortunately, it got worse: In the follow-up 2-hour lesson, he escalated the same behavior - constant yelling, continued physical interference (pushing my knee), and forcing unsafe driving techniques such as accelerating into turns. At one point, he was yelling “gas” while simultaneously applying the brake himself. He again pressured me to reschedule my test (another $100 fee) and book more lessons. At this point, I spoke with others who confirmed this was not normal. I reported the experience to the academy and requested a different examiner. Shortly after, my test was reassigned, but it was clear the examiners communicate closely. The second examiner, Patrice, appeared hostile from the start. During the test: 1. She claimed I did not perform proper shoulder checks (SMOG), which I did - I clearly looked over my shoulders every single time, this comes naturally to me. 2. She criticized my parallel parking, stating the tire should be on the red line rather than 6 inches inside, contradicting all prior instruction. 3. She claimed I failed to check over my shoulder during a lane change, which I did. Near a red light, she instructed me to change lanes at the last moment, creating a confusing and unsafe situation. 4. Ultimately, she failed me for “driving in the wrong lane,” which is simply not accurate. By this point, it felt predetermined. In total, I spent nearly $1,500, was put in unsafe situations, and had my confidence significantly impacted. This experience raises serious concerns about: 1. Unsafe instruction practices 2. Physical interference during driving 3. Pressure to purchase additional lessons 4. Potential bias in testing I strongly recommend that oversight authorities such as the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation look into this location and require in-car cameras during instruction and testing to ensure accountability. This is not just about money, it’s about safety and fairness. No student should be put in this position.

Soumi B., Thursday, April 30, 2026

I will strongly caution anyone considering this driving school, especially the Fort Worth location. What I experienced was not just poor instruction, but a pattern that felt predatory, unsafe, and deeply unprofessional. I initially booked 10 hours behind the wheel (five 2-hour lessons) and had three solid instructors, Charles, Victor, and Gator, all of whom indicated I was ready for my road test. However, just before my scheduled test, a different instructor suddenly claimed I was “not ready,” directly contradicting the previous day’s feedback. She suggested I reschedule the test (knowing it would cost $100) and pushed me to book five additional lessons for another $1,000. This completely undermined my confidence right before the exam. She then strongly recommended a 1-hour prep session with “Coach K,” who was also supposed to be my examiner. This turned out to be the worst decision I made. During that session, his behavior was unacceptable: 1. He introduced arbitrary and unnecessary rules, such as restricting hand placement on the steering wheel to four exact points, claiming I would fail otherwise. He rushed through this without allowing time to process and immediately escalated to yelling. 2. He repeatedly instructed me to press the gas during turns, which directly contradicted prior instruction and is unsafe. 3. He physically pushed my knee down to force me to accelerate, which caused the vehicle to lose control. This is completely inappropriate and should never happen. 4. He continued yelling and pressuring me throughout, saying I would fail if I did not follow his commands. This pressure contributed to me hitting the curb, which he then used as justification to fail me. Immediately after failing me, his tone changed. He encouraged me to book another 2-hour session and a retest with him the following week, clearly pushing additional paid sessions. Unfortunately, it got worse: In the follow-up 2-hour lesson, he escalated the same behavior - constant yelling, continued physical interference (pushing my knee), and forcing unsafe driving techniques such as accelerating into turns. At one point, he was yelling “gas” while simultaneously applying the brake himself. He again pressured me to reschedule my test (another $100 fee) and book more lessons. At this point, I spoke with others who confirmed this was not normal. I reported the experience to the academy and requested a different examiner. Shortly after, my test was reassigned, but it was clear the examiners communicate closely. The second examiner, Patrice, appeared hostile from the start. During the test: 1. She claimed I did not perform proper shoulder checks (SMOG), which I did - I clearly looked over my shoulders every single time, this comes naturally to me. 2. She criticized my parallel parking, stating the tire should be on the red line rather than 6 inches inside, contradicting all prior instruction. 3. She claimed I failed to check over my shoulder during a lane change, which I did. Near a red light, she instructed me to change lanes at the last moment, creating a confusing and unsafe situation. 4. Ultimately, she failed me for “driving in the wrong lane,” which is simply not accurate. By this point, it felt predetermined. In total, I spent nearly $1,500, was put in unsafe situations, and had my confidence significantly impacted. This experience raises serious concerns about: 1. Unsafe instruction practices 2. Physical interference during driving 3. Pressure to purchase additional lessons 4. Potential bias in testing I strongly recommend that oversight authorities such as the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation look into this location and require in-car cameras during instruction and testing to ensure accountability. This is not just about money, it’s about safety and fairness. No student should be put in this position.

Soumi B., Thursday, April 30, 2026

I will strongly caution anyone considering this driving school, especially the Fort Worth location. What I experienced was not just poor instruction, but a pattern that felt predatory, unsafe, and deeply unprofessional. I initially booked 10 hours behind the wheel (five 2-hour lessons) and had three solid instructors, Charles, Victor, and Gator, all of whom indicated I was ready for my road test. However, just before my scheduled test, a different instructor suddenly claimed I was “not ready,” directly contradicting the previous day’s feedback. She suggested I reschedule the test (knowing it would cost $100) and pushed me to book five additional lessons for another $1,000. This completely undermined my confidence right before the exam. She then strongly recommended a 1-hour prep session with “Coach K,” who was also supposed to be my examiner. This turned out to be the worst decision I made. During that session, his behavior was unacceptable: 1. He introduced arbitrary and unnecessary rules, such as restricting hand placement on the steering wheel to four exact points, claiming I would fail otherwise. He rushed through this without allowing time to process and immediately escalated to yelling. 2. He repeatedly instructed me to press the gas during turns, which directly contradicted prior instruction and is unsafe. 3. He physically pushed my knee down to force me to accelerate, which caused the vehicle to lose control. This is completely inappropriate and should never happen. 4. He continued yelling and pressuring me throughout, saying I would fail if I did not follow his commands. This pressure contributed to me hitting the curb, which he then used as justification to fail me. Immediately after failing me, his tone changed. He encouraged me to book another 2-hour session and a retest with him the following week, clearly pushing additional paid sessions. Unfortunately, it got worse: In the follow-up 2-hour lesson, he escalated the same behavior - constant yelling, continued physical interference (pushing my knee), and forcing unsafe driving techniques such as accelerating into turns. At one point, he was yelling “gas” while simultaneously applying the brake himself. He again pressured me to reschedule my test (another $100 fee) and book more lessons. At this point, I spoke with others who confirmed this was not normal. I reported the experience to the academy and requested a different examiner. Shortly after, my test was reassigned, but it was clear the examiners communicate closely. The second examiner, Patrice, appeared hostile from the start. During the test: 1. She claimed I did not perform proper shoulder checks (SMOG), which I did - I clearly looked over my shoulders every single time, this comes naturally to me. 2. She criticized my parallel parking, stating the tire should be on the red line rather than 6 inches inside, contradicting all prior instruction. 3. She claimed I failed to check over my shoulder during a lane change, which I did. Near a red light, she instructed me to change lanes at the last moment, creating a confusing and unsafe situation. 4. Ultimately, she failed me for “driving in the wrong lane,” which is simply not accurate. By this point, it felt predetermined. In total, I spent nearly $1,500, was put in unsafe situations, and had my confidence significantly impacted. This experience raises serious concerns about: 1. Unsafe instruction practices 2. Physical interference during driving 3. Pressure to purchase additional lessons 4. Potential bias in testing I strongly recommend that oversight authorities such as the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation look into this location and require in-car cameras during instruction and testing to ensure accountability. This is not just about money, it’s about safety and fairness. No student should be put in this position.

Soumi B., Thursday, April 30, 2026

GARY ROCKS!

RION M., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

He’s cool

Roy P., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Great tips and very helpful!

Kate D., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Very clear with instructions and is very helpful with instilling good driving habits!

Spencer T., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Had an awesome first lesson with Stephen D. today. He pushed me in a good way because he saw that I was capable. I drove on the highway for the first time and reverse parallel parked. Stephen was kind, patient, and confident. He put me at ease and was great at explaining road rules, maneuvers, and test expectations. Thanks Stephen!

Darnah T., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

very awesome instructor, made the driving process very comfortable and as a beginner with no experience driving on streets, by the near end of the first lesson i was on the highway!

Honnalee K., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Book with Jonathan! He was amazing!! I let him know where I felt like my weaknesses were in driving, and he definitely prioritized focusing on them. He left behind a lot of helpful notes and overall just made me feel comfortable and confident about driving!

Cindy S., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

He was very nice and didn't make me feel more nervous than I already was.

Ashton P., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Mo is very friendly and professional. My daughter is super shy, but Mo was great with her, put her at ease, and was very encouraging and great to work with! Thank you!

Natalie F., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Best explaining and paying attention to my driving needs.

Viviana M., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Very clear communication and direction

Asa G., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

The best instructor, really made me feel comfy behind the wheel

Isabel S., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Super chill Instructor! Very friendly and nice :)

Anna M., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

I passed thank you

Isaac R., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

I passed thank you

Isaac R., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

She gives amazing advice and always has my back while driving.

Sofia C., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Loved my last lesson with Beth! She made me more motivated to drive always made our drives fun!

Sofia C., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Very nice and kind! Showed me what to do and what I needed to work on. She was very supportive and celebrated my achievements with me! I felt very safe and welcomed.

Catherin L., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

she’s very nice when pointing out mistakes. She doesn’t make you feel stressed and she gives a lot of tips to improve.

Luis O., Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Had a hard time learning with him.

JAXON S., Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Very patient with me

Agnes M., Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Oretha was very thorough and a very good teacher. She’s very upfront tells you if they need more practice and what they need practice on. You’re very glad to have met her.

Alexis K., Tuesday, April 28, 2026

instructor was cool however she was very harsh when it came to her deliverance in referring to driving and the driving test I felt she was looking at the practice driving more as like the test and not as me practicing and I feel like she needs to learn to have a little more patience

Amani W., Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Gracias por la paciencia que me tiene estoy muy agradecida he aprendido mucho la verdad mil gracias

Bertha P., Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Jeff is a great instructor! He's super chill and really prioritizes driving focused and calm. My son has learned so much that we've paid for extra lessons only from Jeff.

Ameen C., Monday, April 27, 2026

Meredith F was an amazing driving instructor. She was so nice, calm, and understanding throughout every lesson, which made me feel a lot less nervous while driving. She explained everything clearly and was very patient whenever I made mistakes. Her calm attitude really helped build my confidence behind the wheel. She always made the lessons feel comfortable and encouraging, and I learned a lot from her. I would definitely recommend Meredith F to anyone looking for a supportive and professional driving instructor.

Nawar H., Monday, April 27, 2026

Awesome instructor!

Kai S., Monday, April 27, 2026

informative and a good teacher

David L., Monday, April 27, 2026

Regis was really patient and gave good advice!

Betsabe M., Monday, April 27, 2026

I became more confident behind the wheel they were some mistakes along the rode that I can work on it to improve to become a better driver.

Whitney F., Monday, April 27, 2026

My lesson went great, Raymond is a very kind and chill instructor

Shyah O., Monday, April 27, 2026

Jason G. was fantastic with our teen driver. He was personable, clear, and kept a very positive atmosphere during the practice. Our teen felt confident working on complex skills like traffic circles and highway driving under Jason's guidance. Highly recommend!

William C., Sunday, April 26, 2026

Lesson for first time driver was not a positive experience. Felt instructions were confusing and lacked patience.

Jade E., Sunday, April 26, 2026

She was friendly and patient, her instructions and feedback were clear, and made it a positive experience overall.

Jade E., Sunday, April 26, 2026

Adam was very kind, patient, and supportive.

Charlize W., Sunday, April 26, 2026

Andy was a great instructor. He helped me through big transitions like driving on the road for the first time and merging onto highways, and made me feel comfortable and confident while driving. He was also very kind and encouraging the whole time. Thanks to him, I felt prepared for my test and passed on the first try.

Alana B., Sunday, April 26, 2026