Steps to Getting Your License

Use this guide to make sure you are in the right place in your licensing journey.

Pass written test at PENNDOT

Before you can take your written test at PENNDOT, you'll need to be 16 years old. Pass your test to receive your Learner's Permit.

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Take driving lessons

While optional in Pennsylvania, we highly recommend taking at least one driving lesson with a professional instructor.

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Log your practice hours

Before you can take your road test, you must log 65 hours of driving practice, including 10 hours at night and five (5) hours of bad weather driving.

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Take your Road Test & Get your Junior License

After holding your permit for at least 6 months, you can take your road test. Want to skip the line at PENNDOT? Take your test with us!

Call (800) 489-1896 to book

For more licensing details, visit our help article.

Driving Lessons in Chester

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

My driving instructor made me feel comfortable and less nervous during my driving lesson, and taught me a lot.

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She is a good teacher, she knows how to explain well during her driving classes. Excellent driving lessons!

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My driving instructor, Juan, is really educated and gives me good tips during my driving lesson! He's calm, aware, and deserves more than 5 stars!

Gilverto C.

My driving instructor is amazing! She makes you feel calm and gives helpful driving lessons. She demonstrated parking, intersections, and many other useful tips. Highly recommend!

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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.

Certified driving instructors

Every instructor is certified and licensed and has completed an intensive training course

Cutting-edge technology

Online booking, secure payments and digital lesson reports—we leverage the latest tech to provide an experience you will love

Premium classroom experience

Our classroom course is taught by experienced driving instructors who are committed to an engaging classroom experience

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

Transparent availability

Our online booking system shows you all available time slots, so you can book packages knowing when we're available

Driving Test coaching

We teach you the skills you need to be a great driver, and also prepare you for your road test, so you can test with confidence

Take your Driving Test with Us

Skip the long waits at PennDOT and take your driving test with a Coastline instructor in a Coastline vehicle.

Driving lessons in Chester and surrounding areas

Driving lessons in Chester provide a comprehensive learning experience right in the heart of Delaware County. Situated along the Delaware River, the city offers a unique blend of urban and industrial landscapes, giving new drivers a practical introduction to real world conditions. Learning here means getting comfortable in a key part of the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area.

Students begin by mastering fundamental skills on local streets before advancing to more complex environments. Lessons incorporate practice on major thoroughfares like I-95, which is essential for developing confidence with merging and navigating high-speed traffic. Experience on routes toward Philadelphia and Wilmington prepares learners for diverse road conditions.

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 instructors are dedicated to equipping every student with the defensive driving techniques necessary for a lifetime of safety. The goal is to transform foundational knowledge into practical skills, ensuring you can confidently navigate Chester's streets and any road you travel.

Safety Lives in Chester

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.

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.

How Can We Help?

Our customer service team is available from 7am to 8pm Pacific Time, 7 days a week.