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Pass Drivers Ed Course

Before you can take your written test at the DMV, you must pass a state-approved Drivers Ed course and receive your completion certificate.

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Pass Written Test at DMV

Ready to go? Make a reservation at the DMV and go pass your test! Once you pass, you will receive your permit.

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Take Driving Lessons

While optional in Nevada, we highly recommend taking at least three driving lessons with a professional instructor.

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Pass your Road Test

After holding your permit for six months, you can take your road test. Make a reservation at the DMV and go pass your test to receive your license.

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Driving Lessons in Washoe Valley

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 daughter said Johnny has been the best driving instructor. He exceeded her expectation during driving lessons!

Akyra M.

My driving instructor is very good. They teach things elaborately, which made me less anxious during my driving lesson.

Jan A.

David is a great driving instructor. He made my driving lesson comfortable and helped me feel ready to pass the DMV test!

Jenson B.

My driving instructor made me very confident and relaxed during my driving lesson. I felt in control and had support. His calm demeanor helped me with things I was nervous about.

Cailin F.

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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 Washoe Valley and surrounding areas

Driving lessons in Washoe Valley offer a unique start within the beautiful geographical setting of Washoe County. Positioned between the Sierra Nevada and Virginia Range, this area provides a calm environment to master driving fundamentals. Its location between Reno and Carson City ensures that skills learned here prepare students for the diverse road conditions found throughout the region.

Training progresses from quiet local roads to the faster pace of highways like I-580, where students safely learn to merge and manage speed. Practice drives toward the urban centers of Carson City or Reno introduce learners to heavier traffic and complex intersections, providing a well-rounded experience.

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 develop skilled, defensive drivers prepared for a lifetime of safe travel. We focus on building the confidence needed to navigate local roads and handle the challenges of driving in any environment with competence.

Safety Lives in Washoe Valley

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 Washoe Valley

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.

Brent L.

Brent has 11 years experience teaching young adults in more than one country. Read more...

Instructor Trainer

1,000+ Lessons

David G.

David Gibbons is a seasoned driver who has had more than 25 years and countless hours of driving experience. He has driven threw the United States multiple times and is now here in Reno, Nevada where he hopes to help the next generation become skille... Read more...

Ray P.

With over 24 years experience as a law enforcement officer, Ray has spent most of his working career behind the wheel of one type of vehicle or another. Teaching officers how to drive as well as investigating fatal crashes has led Ray to want to give... Read more...

Richard (Richie) N.

Richard (Richie) N. has been an educator for more than 15 years; 12.5 years working with children, youth, and families as a Community Educator, Case Manager, and Coordinator, and 2.5 years in General Industry as a Recycling and Hazardous Waste Coordi... Read more...

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.

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