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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.

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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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Driving Lessons in Valley Park

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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Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

My driving instructor was very understanding and lets you go at your own pace during your driving lesson.

Raziah G.

My driving instructor was patient and understanding, explaining everything well. I highly recommend my driving lessons!

Citlali J.

My first driving lesson with Stephanie was my first drive, and I passed the test on the first try! Stephanie is a pro; after a couple of driving lessons, anyone could become an excellent driver.

Max M.

Kevin is an excellent driving instructor! He was calm and provided effective corrections. I feel more confident behind the wheel after one driving lesson. Amazing!

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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 has completed an intensive, nation-leading training course

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—our instructors customize every lesson to your precise needs

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 Valley Park and surrounding areas

Driving lessons in Valley Park provide a great start for new drivers in a varied environment within western St. Louis County. The city combines quiet residential neighborhoods with busier commercial corridors, allowing beginners to comfortably master core skills like steering and braking. Practicing in these calmer areas helps build the confidence needed to handle more complex road situations safely and effectively.

Once basic maneuvers are learned, training expands to include key local routes like I-44 and MO-141. This is crucial for learning to merge and manage highway speeds in denser traffic. Driving toward nearby Fenton and Kirkwood exposes students to different traffic patterns and intersection types, preparing them for the diverse conditions they will encounter throughout the greater metropolitan area.

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 focus is to equip you with the skills to confidently handle local roads and prepare you for any driving situation. We are committed to fostering defensive driving habits that ensure a lifetime of safe and independent travel.

Safety Lives in Valley Park

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.

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 Valley Park

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...