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Steps to Getting Your License

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

Request Parent-Taught Guide

Request your Parent Taught Driver Education Program Guide from the TDLR (this must be received before beginning the course)

Request Guide

Pass Drivers Ed Course

Complete the 32 hour drivers ed course in no less than 16 days (Texas law only allows 2 hours of study per day) and we'll issue your course completion certificate right away

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Pass Written Test

Bring your completion certificate to the DPS and pass your written test to receive your learner's permit

Schedule Appointment

Complete Behind-the Wheel Training

Complete 44 hours of parent-led behind-the-wheel training to receive your behind-the-wheel completion certificate

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Complete ITTD Course

Complete the state required Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) Course

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Pass Driving Test

Pass your behind-the-wheel test at the DPS to earn your license!

Schedule Appointment

Driving Lessons in Elmo

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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Driving Lessons

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Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

My driving instructor was super nice and friendly! He didn't make me feel nervous during my driving lesson.

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Lysset was amazing! My driving instructor was absolutely wonderful. Thank you for the excellent driving lessons!

Asher R.

I enjoyed learning how to drive from Horacio. He scaffolded all the content nicely during my driving lesson, without overwhelming me.

Mary N.

Sam, my driving instructor, immediately put me at ease during our driving lesson. He explained everything patiently and let me practice what we discussed. A+!

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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 Coastline driving instructor is certified and licensed by TDLR and has completed an intensive, Texas-centered training course

Secure payments and digital lesson reports—we leverage the latest tech to provide a convenient experience you will love

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

Driving lessons in Elmo and surrounding areas

Driving lessons in Elmo offer the opportunity to build core skills in a calm setting. The area's quiet roads are the perfect training ground for mastering fundamental vehicle controls, from smooth acceleration to precise steering. Students learn to navigate local intersections without the pressure of heavy traffic, establishing a strong foundation and building essential confidence behind the wheel.

As skills grow, lessons progress to include experience on key local roads like US-80, preparing students for regional traffic flow. This serves as a stepping stone to navigating higher speeds and merging safely on major highways like I-20. Mastering these routes prepares new drivers for practical trips to nearby Terrell, teaching them to adapt to different traffic densities.

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 objective is to transform structured lessons into lasting, safe driving habits. We are dedicated to equipping each student with the defensive driving techniques and situational awareness necessary for a lifetime of confident travel.

Safety Lives in Elmo

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

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.

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.

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.