Steps to Getting Your License
Use this guide to make sure you are in the right place in your licensing journey.
Student type
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Step 1Pass Drivers Ed Course
If you are under 16, you'll need to start by passing your Drivers Ed course, which is then reported to the state so you can take your written test. In-person and online options available
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Step 2Pass Written Test
Schedule your appointment at the DMV and pass your written test to earn your permit.
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Step 3Take Driving Lessons
Passed your test? Great! If you are under 16.5 years of age, you are required to take six hours of driving lessons.
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Step 4Pass your Road Test
After completing your driving lessons, you can take your road test. Make a reservation at the DMV and pass your test to receive your license. Want to skip the line at the DMV? Book your road test with us!
Need more licensing details? Visit our help article.
Colorado Driving Lessons
Home pickup and drop off available! We offer driving lessons across Colorado that will make you a safer, more confident driver for life.
Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews
I wish I could give more stars. He was on time, very professional, yet with a wonderful sense of humor which made my learning alot fun and easy.
Philomena, Oakland
As a mom, I am thrilled that my son is working with a qualified instructor that is teaching him to be a safe confident driver.
Catherine, Los Gatos
Very patient and easy to understand. Made my driving experience much easier and less scary knowing I had an amazing teacher to guide me.
Hailey, Morgan Hill
My instructor was so easy to drive with and he made me feel so safe and capable!
Jahanavi, San Francisco
Over 250,000 Students Have Chosen Coastline Academy
See why 98% of students across the country rate their driving lesson with us 5-stars.
Pickup and drop off available
We meet you at your house, school or work - no need to come to our office
State-certified driving instructors
Every instructor is certified and licensed by the Colorado DMV 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
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
Largest driving school in the country
We have taught tens of thousands of lessons across the United States, and our local Colorado instructors are the best in the business
Safety Lives in Colorado
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 Colorado DMV, and our lessons are perfect for teens needing the required 6 hours of 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 in Colorado or your first time driving, our passionate instructors are here for you.
Colorado's 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.
Two-Hour Lessons
A typical Coastline lesson is two hours long and is customized to your needs and skill level. The time starts from when we pick you up and ends when we drop you off. There is never another student in the car: your time is YOUR time.
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. Most minors in Colorado require 6 hours of professional instruction, which is three lessons, and we will work with you if it is in your best interest to do more.
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.
Drivers Ed in Colorado
We offer premium online courses in your state!
Colorado Classroom Drivers Ed - Littleton & Surrounding Areas Only
We are pleased to offer Coastline's classroom experience to Littleton and surrounding areas.
- Unlock your Learner's Permit
- Course approved by the Colorado DMV
- Fast and convenient
- Friendly customer support
- Video, images and text
Colorado Classroom Drivers Ed - Arvada & Surrounding Areas Only
We are pleased to offer Coastline's classroom experience to Arvada and surrounding areas.
- Unlock your Learner's Permit
- Course approved by the Colorado DMV
- Fast and convenient
- Friendly customer support
- Video, images and text
Colorado Drivers Ed Online
Colorado DMV-Approved Online Drivers Ed.
- Unlock your Learner's Permit
- Course approved by the Colorado DMV
- Fast and convenient
- Friendly customer support
- Video, images and text
How Can we Help?
Our customer service team is available from 7am to 8pm Pacific Time, 7 days a week.