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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

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

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Pass Written Test

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

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Take Driving Lessons

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

Book Lessons

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!

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For more licensing details, visit our help article.

Driving Lessons in St Charles

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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The main hub has the pricing and package information you need to get started.

Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

5 stars! Nice guy, really good at explaining and I enjoyed driving with my driving instructor during my driving lesson.

Ayden G.

She was very sweet and respectful and helped me reach my goals during her driving lesson.

Bea B.

Jonathon gets 5 stars! My daughter felt her driving instructor was very informative, helpful, and patient during her driving lesson. Great experience!

Natalie V.

My driving instructor is a cool, polite, and helpful man. He gave me useful information during my driving lesson that helped with my driving test.

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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 St Charles and surrounding areas

Driving lessons in St Charles provide an excellent start in a city on the Missouri River within St. Charles County. The area presents a unique blend of historic streets and modern suburban roadways, offering a diverse environment for new drivers. Mastering vehicle control here means becoming comfortable in commercial districts and quieter residential zones, building a strong foundation.

As confidence grows, training expands to major thoroughfares like I-70 and MO-370, essential for developing skills in merging and navigating complex interchanges. Practice drives toward nearby St. Peters and O'Fallon introduce students to varied traffic densities, preparing them for the challenges of regional travel.

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 goal is to build safe, confident drivers prepared for a lifetime of independent travel. We focus on defensive driving techniques and real-world scenarios, empowering students to handle local roads and busier highways with a complete and practical skillset.

Safety Lives in St Charles

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

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

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.

Driving instructors serving St Charles

Our friendly, professional instructors bring a wide range of experiences to teaching you to drive. Each instructor is certified by the state and has completed an intensive training course. We're one of the only driving schools to do independent background and drug screens.

Aaron W.

Aaron Wilson has over 20 years of experience in the transportation industry and has been a driver trainer for 16 years. Aaron has also held multiple positions over the years which include but are not limited to driving, routing, dispatching, and trai... Read more...

200+ Lessons

Oliver D.

Oliver has over two decades of personal driving experience. He has ten years of working in public schools youth sports, summer camps, and after school programs. Currently works as a trainer for a local employee agency. Teaching and sharing informatio... Read more...