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

While optional, we recommend learning the rules of the road and driving fundamentals with our premium online Drivers Ed course.

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2

Pass Written Test

To get your Instruction Permit, you must first pass the vision, road sign and written test at an examination station.

3

Take Driving Lessons

While optional in Missouri, we highly recommend joining thousands of other young drivers taking driving lessons from professional instructors.

4

Pass your Driving Test

After completing your driving lessons, it's time to take your road test. Go pass your test to receive your license!

For more licensing details, visit our help article.

Driving Lessons in Greenwood

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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Patrick continues to be a great driving instructor to learn from! I highly recommend his driving lessons.
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My driving instructor answered all my questions and gave me good instructions during my driving lesson.
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He has always been amazing and saw me grow. I felt like I have grown a lot with him during driving lessons.
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Alexis gave Angel extraordinary feedback and a great deal of advice for her to continue practicing during her driving lessons to become an excellent driver!
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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.

Highly trained driving instructors
Every instructor has completed an intensive, nation-leading training course
Cutting-edge technology
Secure payments and digital lesson reports—we leverage the latest tech to provide an experience you will love
Customers first
Our instructors don't run errands or make students pick up and drop off other students—your time behind the wheel is your time
Customized lesson plans
Our driving lessons aren't for everyone, they're for you—our instructors customize every lesson to your precise needs
Safe and confident for life
We teach you the skills you need to be a great driver in the real world - our mission is to eradicate car crashes, and that starts with how we work with you

Driving lessons in Greenwood and surrounding areas

A Coastline Driving Lesson Vehicle

Driving lessons in Greenwood offer a great start for new drivers in a community positioned within southern Jackson County. Its blend of quiet residential streets and more open rural roads provides an ideal environment to master the fundamentals of vehicle control and road safety away from heavy congestion, building a solid foundation for every student.

As skills progress, lessons expand to include key local routes like US-50 and nearby I-470. This practice is essential for learning to merge, manage highway speeds, and navigate with confidence. Journeys toward neighboring communities such as Lee's Summit and Raymore introduce varied traffic flows and complex intersections, ensuring a well-rounded driving education.

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 committed to creating a supportive learning environment. The focus is on building practical, defensive driving skills that prepare students not just for the test, but for a lifetime of safe travel on local roads and beyond.

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Safety Lives in Greenwood

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

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Driving 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.

DMV-Certified Driving Lessons for Teens
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.
DMV-Certified Driving Lessons for Adults
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.
Top Instructors
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.
Will you Pass Your Test?
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!
How Many Lessons do you Need?
Every driver is different, which is why every Coastline lesson is customized for you.
Our Car, Our Insurance
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.
Post-Lesson Report Included
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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Text us at (800) 489-1896.

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