New to licenses?

Not sure how to get your license?

Steps to Getting Your License

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

Pass Drivers Ed Course

Before you can take your written test at the BMV, you must be enrolled in a state-approved Drivers Ed course. We highly recommend you complete this course before taking your written test.

Start Course

The second requirement before taking your written test is to register for driving lessons. Once registered, you will receive your CDE (certificate).

Book Lessons

Pass Written Test at BMV

Registered for Drivers Ed and Driving Lessons, and have your CDE? Time to take your written test at the BMV!

Make Appointment

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.

Book Lessons

Pass your Road Test

After completing your driving lessons, you can take your road test. Make a reservation at the BMV and pass your test to receive your license or skip the lines and take your road test with us.

Call (800) 489-1896 to book

For more licensing details, visit our help article.

Driving Lessons in Koontz Lake

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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Driving Lessons

Drivers Ed

Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

Great driving instructor! Took the time to correct driving habits, making the driving lesson easy and stress-free.

Keisha Z.

Extremely nervous for the driving test, but Carmela helped me feel prepared during my driving lesson. I passed!

Ryuko N.

Her driving instructor was really patient and very respectful during her driving lesson. Correcting me, but always in a calm manner.

Brandon M.

He was very sweet and explained everything thoroughly. My driving instructor was extremely patient and taught me everything I needed to know during my driving lesson. I would take a driving lesson with him again!

Jasmine T.

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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 instructor is certified and licensed by the BMV 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—every lesson is customized to your precise needs

We teach you the skills you need to be a great driver, and also prepare you for your road test, so you can test with confidence

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.

Driving lessons in Koontz Lake and surrounding areas

Driving lessons in Koontz Lake offer a unique opportunity to learn in a scenic, lakeside setting within Starke County. This peaceful environment, with its mix of residential roads and rural landscapes, is an ideal starting point for new drivers. Here, students can comfortably grasp the fundamentals of vehicle control, from smooth acceleration to precise turns, away from the pressure of heavy traffic.

As skills develop, training progresses to busier routes like IN-23 and major thoroughfares such as US-30. This experience is essential for learning to manage higher speeds and merge safely. Driving toward nearby Walkerton and Plymouth introduces learners to varied traffic patterns, ensuring they are well-prepared for challenges beyond their immediate community.

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 building skilled, defensive drivers ready for a lifetime of safe travel. We focus on transforming foundational skills into the confident command needed to navigate any road.

Safety Lives in Koontz Lake

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

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

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.

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.

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:

Sevita Health

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

How Can We Help?

Our customer service team is available from 7am to 8pm Pacific Time, 7 days a week.