Steps to Getting Your License

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

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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For more licensing details, visit our help article.

Nevada Driving Lessons

We wanted to reach out personally with an important update: Coastline will be wrapping up its behind-the-wheel operations in Nevada on May 31.

If you’d like to get lessons in before we go, you can purchase through April 15 and book sessions any time through May 31. We’d encourage you to grab a spot sooner rather than later as availability tends to fill up fast.

It’s been such a genuine pleasure being part of your driving journey. Nevada families have trusted us with something that really matters, and that’s not something we take lightly. Thank you, sincerely, for being part of the Coastline community.

If you have any questions or need help scheduling, our support team is just a message away.

With gratitude,
The Coastline Team

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

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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.

Highly trained driving instructors

Every instructor has completed an intensive, nation-leading training course

Cutting-edge technology

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

Safe and confident for life

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

Safety Lives in Nevada

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.

Driving Lessons for Teens

Our lessons are designed to give you the confidence you need to be a safe and confident driver for life.

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 the USA or you need to practice for a driving test, our expert instructors are here for you.

Nevada'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.

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.