Steps to Getting Your License

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

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
2

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

3

Pass Written Test

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

4

Complete Behind-the Wheel Training

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

5

Complete ITTD Course

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

6

Pass Driving Test

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

Driving Lessons in Frisco

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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Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

My driving instructor was very nice and taught very useful parking tips during his driving lesson!
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Thank you Marlin for your patience, calmness and input during my driving lesson. Your supportive approach helped me build confidence!
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Angelly was an amazing driving instructor! Throughout her driving lesson, she gave me many useful tips and tricks. She was calm and supportive.
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My driving instructor made the driving lesson a lot of fun! He offered great tips during the lesson and stayed patient. I highly recommend!
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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 Frisco and surrounding areas

A Coastline Driving Lesson Vehicle

Driving lessons in Frisco are designed to build a complete skill set for confident, safe navigation. In the city's many planned neighborhoods, new drivers can comfortably master fundamental techniques like smooth acceleration, braking, and precise turning. These quieter streets are also perfect for practicing parking and navigating various intersection types before moving on to busier commercial zones. The experience gained here forms a crucial foundation for handling the diverse driving situations found throughout the area.

As learners become more comfortable, lessons will progress to handling more significant traffic flow on major routes like the Dallas North Tollway. Practicing on these thoroughfares is essential for developing skills in merging, maintaining safe following distances, and changing lanes at higher speeds. This practical experience prepares students for future drives to nearby areas like Plano, ensuring they are well-equipped to navigate the region's interconnected road network.

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 aim is to empower each student with the defensive driving strategies and road awareness needed for a lifetime of safe travel. The goal is to translate structured lessons into intuitive, practical skills that allow drivers to navigate their daily lives safely and independently.

A Coastline Driving Lesson Vehicle

Safety Lives in Frisco

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 Frisco

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.

Ken J.

Ken J.

Ken brings decades of driving experience and a genuine passion for teaching to every lesson. With over 10,000 students taught, he has helped countless new drivers gain the skills and confidence needed for safe, responsible driving. Ken is dedicated t... Read more...

Instructor Trainer
2,000+ Lessons
William J.

William J.

William (Bill) is a highly patient and dedicated driving instructor with over five years of behind-the-wheel training experience in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. He takes great pride in helping new drivers overcome fear and uncertainty, guiding them to... Read more...

1,000+ Lessons
Patrice D.

Patrice D.

Patrice is an experienced driving instructor with a passion for teaching students throughout the Dallas/Fort Worth area. Known for her enthusiasm and dedication, she strives to help each student become a confident and safe driver. Read more...

Instructor Trainer
1,500+ Lessons
Charles D.

Charles D.

Chuck is a lifelong teacher with a passion for helping others gain confidence and independence. A former flight instructor, he has taught numerous students to fly and recently had the joy of teaching his grandchildren—and years earlier, his daughter—... Read more...

Instructor Trainer
500+ Lessons

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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