New to licenses?
Not sure how to get your license?
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.
Register for Driving Lessons
The second requirement before taking your written test is to register for driving lessons. Once registered, you will receive your CDE (certificate).
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!
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.
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.
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 in Portage are set against the unique backdrop of Porter County, near the shores of Lake Michigan. This location offers a well-rounded training ground, from calm residential streets perfect for learning the basics to busier commercial zones. This progression allows new drivers to build skills incrementally, establishing a strong foundation for navigating the region.
As learners become more comfortable, they will tackle the area's major thoroughfares. Practical experience on routes like I-94 and US-6 is essential for mastering merging and managing highway speeds. Navigating the traffic in nearby Hobart and Valparaiso further hones their skills, preparing them for diverse driving conditions they will encounter on the road.
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 mission is to develop safe and confident defensive drivers. We provide the tools and instruction necessary to ensure every student can handle local roads and challenging traffic situations with competence and calm assurance.
Joe is a retired middle and high school educator with 20+ years experience safely guiding Indiana teens behind the wheel. Read more...
Ron has 8 years of experience teaching driving behind-the-wheel instruction. He has been a teacher for 25 years at Kouts High School. He enjoys helping others. During your lessons, Ron will show you compassion, understanding, and patience as he help... Read more...
Eric has 20+ years of experience on the road and nearly 15 years of experience in the classroom, and he's passionate about helping others earn a license to explore! Read more...
Jewell has over 30 years of personal driving experience. She recently acquired her for-hire endorsement. She has lived in Porter County Indiana for almost twenty years. Her career started in the healthcare field as an Administrative Medical Assist... Read more...
Rhett Baxley has worked as an educator, minister, and digital producer. His parents were instrumental in teaching him how to drive that began with a riding lawnmower at 11 years old. He obtained his learning permit at 15 and became a regular driver t... Read more...
Trinity Anderson is an experienced driver who has a passion for teaching people to become safe and confident drivers. Trinity has lived in NWI her entire life and is eager to work with you! 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 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.
