New to licenses?

Not sure how to get your license?

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

Start Course

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

Start Now

Pass Driving Test

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

Schedule Appointment

Driving Lessons in Lake Dallas

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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The main hub has the pricing and package information you need to get started.

Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

Ruby was a great driving instructor! Her calm approach eased me into driving during my driving lessons. Thanks, Ruby!

Kriantha N.

My driving instructor helped me calmly get out and drive with confidence during my driving lesson.

Ann K.

I was successful in obtaining my license for 2 years thanks to your wonderful driving instructor and stellar organization. Million thanks!

Charles W.

Ryan was calm and patient, never lecturing. My teenager was very happy to have him for her first driving lesson. Highly recommended!

JULIANNA R.

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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.

Certified driving instructors

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

Cutting-edge technology

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

Driving lessons in Lake Dallas and surrounding areas

Driving lessons in Lake Dallas are designed to build a strong foundation of essential skills. Students first master fundamentals like smooth acceleration, braking, and turning on quieter residential streets. This calm setting is ideal for building the confidence needed to handle the vehicle correctly before navigating areas with more active traffic and varied intersections.

As skills improve, lessons incorporate practice on major routes like I-35E. This experience is vital for safely merging, changing lanes, and managing speed in faster traffic. Practicing on routes toward nearby Lewisville or Denton prepares students for the common journeys they will make once they are licensed.

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 goal is to turn structured lessons into real-world driving habits. We are dedicated to equipping each new driver with the defensive techniques and awareness needed for a lifetime of safe and confident travel on the road ahead.

Safety Lives in Lake Dallas

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 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.

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 or you need to practice for a Supplemental Driving Performance Evaluation, our expert instructors are here for you.

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.

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.

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.

Driving instructors serving Lake Dallas

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 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 (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

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...