Steps to Getting Your License

Use this guide to make sure you are in the right place in your licensing journey.
1

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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2

Take driving lessons

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

3

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.

4

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!

Driving Lessons in Fort Washington

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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My driving instructor is super patient and great with communication. I found the lessons very helpful!
Carrie C.
He was a great driving instructor and was very clear and precise with his directions during his driving lesson.
Sophia Q.
Jace is a fantastic driving instructor, so patient and helpful no matter how anxious you are. I passed my exam with few mistakes!
Erykah L.
Highly recommend Donny! His driving instructor was incredibly helpful and patient during his driving lessons. Donny's expertise helped my son get his driver's license, thanks to his support!
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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 is certified and licensed and has completed an intensive training course

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

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

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

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

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

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

Driving lessons in Fort Washington and surrounding areas

A Coastline Driving Lesson Vehicle

Driving lessons in Fort Washington are designed to build a complete set of skills for navigating its unique roadways. Students begin in calm residential areas, mastering fundamental maneuvers like smooth turning, braking, and parking. This controlled environment fosters the confidence needed to handle more dynamic traffic situations on busier local roads.

As competency grows, lessons transition to handling key routes like US-309, focusing on safe lane changes, merging, and maintaining proper following distance. This practical experience prepares students for real-world driving scenarios, such as making a short trip to nearby Ambler or managing the flow of multi-lane traffic.

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 new drivers with the defensive techniques and sound judgment required for a lifetime of safe driving. We focus on transforming structured lessons into the confident, independent skills needed for everyday travel.

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Safety Lives in Fort Washington

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

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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
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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.

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Driving instructors serving Fort Washington

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.

Paul F.

Paul F.

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...

1,000+ Lessons
Nick O.

Nick O.

Nick has worked in a role of educating others for close to 25 years. He got his start as a corporate trainer of new customer service hires at a cell phone company and has been the owner of his own home inspection business for over 21 years. He plac... Read more...

500+ Lessons
Craig A.

Craig A.

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...

200+ Lessons
Darlene W.

Darlene W.

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...

200+ Lessons
Andy F.

Andy F.

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...

200+ Lessons
Thomas M.

Thomas M.

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...

100+ Lessons
Pat F.

Pat F.

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...

200+ Lessons
Mark M.

Mark M.

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...

2,000+ Lessons
Stacey P.

Stacey P.

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...

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:

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.

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Text us at (800) 489-1896.

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