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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

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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 Mesquite

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

Really great driving instructor pointed out areas for improvement and gave good suggestions during my driving lesson, while highlighting positives!

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My driving instructor was really helpful! He gave really good feedback during my driving lesson.

Taryn L.

I had an amazing time with Nicole. She was super sweet and really fun to talk to, and I learned so much during her driving lessons!

Madison K.

Love her! My driving instructor is very good at keeping me calm with conversation during my driving lesson while staying on top of my driving.

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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 Mesquite and surrounding areas

Driving lessons in Mesquite are designed to build a comprehensive skill set for confident, real-world driving. Students begin in quieter residential neighborhoods, mastering fundamental controls like smooth braking and steering. As confidence grows, they'll learn to navigate busier commercial areas and complex intersections, improving their ability to manage traffic flow and anticipate the actions of other drivers.

Practical experience extends to major thoroughfares like I-635. Learning to safely merge, change lanes, and maintain proper speed on the highway are key parts of the curriculum. This essential practice prepares students for independent trips, from a short drive to nearby Garland to navigating the busy routes leading into Dallas.

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 aim is to transform instruction into instinct, empowering students with defensive driving skills for a lifetime of safe travel. We focus on ensuring every new driver is fully prepared and confident behind the wheel for any daily commute.

Safety Lives in Mesquite

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.