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.
Take driving lessons
While optional in Pennsylvania, we highly recommend taking at least one driving lesson with a professional instructor.
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.
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!
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.
Driving lessons in Collegeville offer a well-rounded learning experience in a classic suburban setting. Located in the heart of Montgomery County, the area presents a mix of quiet residential streets ideal for mastering basic car control and busier commercial corridors that introduce students to real-world traffic dynamics. This balanced environment allows new drivers to build their skills progressively and safely, establishing a strong foundation from the very first lesson.
As confidence grows, instructors guide students onto more challenging routes, including major thoroughfares like US-422. This is crucial for developing proficiency in merging, maintaining safe following distances, and navigating higher speeds. Training also includes trips toward nearby communities such as Phoenixville and Royersford, providing valuable practice with different types of intersections and traffic patterns, ensuring learners are prepared for driving throughout the region.
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 ultimate goal is to empower students with the defensive driving techniques and situational awareness needed for a lifetime of safe travel. We focus on transforming instruction into practical skills, ensuring every driver is confident and capable on local roads and beyond.
Gary Reid has been a full time driving instructor at Petaccio’s/Coastline for a few years. He consistently receives the highest reviews both locally and nationwide. He also has a way with clients that puts them at ease while teaching them what they ... Read more...
Paul is committed to teaching safe driving practices to teens and adults, utilizing his experience to help them develop knowledge, skills and habits that make a driver safe and efficient behind the wheel. Read more...
Charlie’s inviting personality and attention to detail makes him a great match for a wide diversity of students. Read more...
Joe is highly focused, safety conscious, and is passionate about teaching people of all ages the principles of defensive driving to become safe and courteous drivers. Read more...
Sandy builds rapport with her students and creates an environment in which students feel safe and supported in their pursuit of developing strong defensive driving skills. Read more...
Being a father of four himself, Craig wants everyone to be able to drive safely for themselves and others. He's also a passionate educator and enjoys helping people accomplish their goals. Read more...
Darlene’s patient and systematic approach puts her students at ease and increases their ability to learn, despite the nervousness that many young drivers experience. Read more...
Andy is a the definition of a teacher. With almost 30 years teaching Health , PE, and Drivers Education to local high school students, Andy excels at taking physical skills and breaking them down to make them simple to understand and easy to master.... Read more...
Thomas is a retired Police Officer with a desire to keep people safe. He has spent time driving a school bus for Lower Merion School District. Thomas is passionate about driving safety and enjoys spending time with his grandson. Read more...
Tom Whelan is all about safety whether it's on 2 wheels or 4. As a driving and motorcycle safety instructor, Tom brings a specialized set of skills to your driver education. Read more...
Mike engages his students and creates a positive learning environment as he teaches them to manage risks and develop decision-making skills behind the wheel. Read more...
Christine is the office manager for Coastline Academy Driving School. She brings 25+ years of experience managing a driving school. Christine strives to foster a positive and motivated workplace environment, where team members focus on the common goa... Read more...
Pat has 20 years of experience working with students in various capacities, teaching college students for 15 years and coaching a High School baseball team for 5 years. Pat enjoys playing baseball and competes in National Tournaments. Pat loves time ... Read more...
Oretha Berry is a licensed Pennsylvania Real Estate Agent with over 20 years in the Finance industry. As a wife and mom to three daughters, her goal is to equip students with the skills and confidence they need to become safe and responsible drivers.... Read more...
Stacey has been in the service industry most of her life, teaching and mentoring people of all ages. She has taught her 3 children how to drive. With her son-in-law State Trooper, she has learned to be extremely safety minded in her driving. She enjo... Read more...
Mark has been driving all sizes and many configurations of vehicles for over 45 years. From pumping gas to inventory control, equipment sales, regional manager, business owner and now reinvigorated as Driver training instructor and Drivers License ex... Read more...
Rhonda is a seasoned professional driver with 18 years of industry experience. Her background includes operating school vans, school buses, motor coaches, limousines, and trolleys along the East Coast. Rhonda previously served as the Safety and Train... Read more...
Ed Horning, is a driving instructor with many years of experience coaching and working with young people. Ed is patient, supportive, and focused on helping students feel confident and comfortable behind the wheel. He believes learning to drive should... Read more...
Rob Hays has many years of experience behind the wheel. Rob has worked as an auto claims adjuster and as an estimator in a body shop. Rob has seen first-hand what careless driving can do to an automobile and more importantly the injuries that can be ... Read more...
Deanna specializes in creating a calm, safe, & positive learning environment for students of all ages to become confident & safe drivers for life. Read more...
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.
