Steps to Getting Your License

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

Student type

Step 1

Pass Drivers Ed Course

Complete the 24 hour teen drivers ed course in no less than 6 days (Texas law only allows 4 hours of study per day) and we'll issue your course completion certificate right away

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Step 2

Pass Written Test

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

Schedule Appointment

Step 3

Take Driving Lessons

Take 14 hours of professional driving instruction comprised of 7 driving hours and 7 observation hours (we offer those, too!) + complete 30 hours of additional driving practice to receive your behind-the-wheel completion certificate

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Step 4

Complete ITTD Course

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

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Step 5

Pass Driving Test

Pass your road test with Coastline

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Need more licensing details? Visit our help article.

Coastline Driving School South Austin

Name: Coastline Academy - South Austin
Address: 11300 Old San Antonio Rd, Manchaca, TX 78652, Manchaca, TX, 78652, US
Telephone: (800) 489-1896

Whether it's your first time behind the wheel or you need a brush-up before your road test, Coastline offers driving education that will make you a safer, more confident driver for life. Whatever your situation, our South Austin-based, professional and certified driving instructors are ready and eager to teach you!

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11300 Old San Antonio Rd, Manchaca, TX 78652

Lesson Meeting Point: Target (Austin SW)

5300 S MoPac Expy, Austin, TX 78749

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Courses offered

Texas Concurrent Course - Adults

Texas Concurrent Course - Teens

Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed

About Coastline

Coastline is licensed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration and recognized by the following Austin and Texas-state organizations:

In addition, Coastline was recently the recipient of the prestigious "Spirit of TDLR" award, issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration for its "exceptional dedication to public service."

Learn more about our South Austin driver education programs below!

Choose Your Learning Package

Most Popular

Our most comprehensive packages for new drivers

Save $105

Get the Online Course Free

Teen 7x7 Lesson Package + 24-Hour Drivers Ed Course

The 7x7 behind-the-wheel package, including our 24-hour online Drivers Ed course - fulfills the state requirement

Package Price

$569

$674

Total package price

What's Included

Texas Concurrent Course - Teens

7 hours shared behind-the-wheel

Save $177

Recommended for New Drivers

Teen 11x7 Lesson Package + 24-Hour Drivers Ed Course

Our most advanced package ever - 11 hours driving, 7 observing and the 24-hour online Drivers Ed course

Package Price

$839

$1016

Total package price

What's Included

Texas Concurrent Course - Teens

11 hours shared behind-the-wheel

More Options

Additional packages to fit your specific needs

Save $99

Get the Online Course Free

Drivers Ed Course + Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons

Everything the DMV requires for you to get your license, in one money-saving package.

Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed

6 hours behind-the-wheel

$588

$489

Save $131

Recommended for New Drivers

Drivers Ed Course + Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons

Save big on the package designed to get you road-test ready and confident behind the wheel.

Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed

10 hours behind-the-wheel

$930

$799

Save $24

Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons

Pay for all three lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.

6 hours behind-the-wheel

$513

$489

Save $56

Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons

Pay for all five lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.

10 hours behind-the-wheel

$855

$799

Road Skills Test Prep + Road Test (60 minutes)

Get the prep you need with DPS-certified examiner, and then take your road skills test, all in one 60-minute session.

1 hour behind-the-wheel

Road test with our car

$199

Save $66

Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

Pay for all five lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.

10 hours behind-the-wheel

$955

$889

Save $30

Teen 7x7 Package

7 hours driving, 7 observing: for teens who have already taken online Drivers Ed

7 hours shared behind-the-wheel

$599

$569

Save $24

Three 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

Pay for all three lessons now to receive a discount and the DMV completion certificate you need to take your road test.

6 hours behind-the-wheel

$573

$549

Save $141

Advanced Package, Biggest Discount

Drivers Ed Course + Five 2-Hour Driving Lessons - Home Pickup

Save big with our advanced package, which includes five 2-hour driving lessons plus your online course.

Texas Parent Taught Drivers Ed

10 hours behind-the-wheel

$1030

$889

Individual Services

Drivers Ed Course Only

Our Drivers Ed course is licensed by the DMV and comes with free mailing for your completion certificate.

$75

Teen Parent-Taught Driver Education Course

Complete driver education online to prepare for your parent-taught lessons.

$75

Adult 6-Hour Driver Education Course

Complete driver education online to earn your license.

$75

One 2-Hour Driving Lesson

Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.

$169

Road Test Session

A state-certified instructor will administer your road test in our car.

$100

Road Test Session with Coastline Car Rental

A state-certified instructor will administer your road test in a Coastline car.

$140

One 2-Hour Driving Lesson - Home Pickup

Pay for this one lesson. You can pay as you go for your next lessons when booking.

$191

$189

-$2

Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

I took a 2 hour adult driving class here with my instructor. It was an amazing experience. I was very nervous before the start of the driving session. My instructor helped me to be at ease while I drove. Thank you to my teacher and Coastline Academy.

Hima, Austin

Coastline Academy Driving School is a great place to learn how to drive. The instructors are patient and well experienced, making it easy for students to relate and learn. My kid took 5 private lessons and his teacher was very good with teens, extremely patient, and very understanding. Including my kid, 4 of my kids friends took lessons with the same instructor and everyone had the same great experience! Highly recommend!

Ahmed, Austin

I had a wonderful experience with this school. I took some classes with other schools before taking classes here and I can confidently say that Coastline is better than any of them. My instructor was the best driving instructor I’ve ever had and he helped regain my confidence behind the wheel. I wholeheartedly recommend Coastline Academy.

Cesar, Austin

If I could give more stars, I would. I had 0 behind the wheel experience, but my instructor was incredibly patient, reassuring and confidence inspiring to the point that I never felt like I couldn’t handle what I was doing. I took the 10-hour package because I wanted to get as much driving experience under good supervision, and I do not regret it at all. Before I realized it, I was comfortably, confidently driving around the city. Booking, scheduling and pick-up all happen incredibly smoothly. I really, really recommend Coastline, especially for first-time drivers.

Nafal, Austin

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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 South Austin and surrounding areas

South Austin is a great place to practice driving! Our lessons can take you all around the region, including Kyle and Buda. From quiet, residential streets to MoPac, Coastline will guide your driving education from beginning to end!

South Austin Driving School Locations

We know you have a busy schedule. This is why Coastline offers a number of convenient options for lesson locations, including home, work, or school pick up. (This may come especially in handy for high school students or older students studying at UT Austin!) In some cases, we can even drop you off at an agreed-upon location within certain areas of South Austin once your lesson is over!

Other Locations and Lesson Types

Some lessons will begin at a convenient meeting point location in South Austin and the surrounding regions. You will be able to see our South Austin meeting points once you begin your search for driving lesson availability.

Safety Lives in South Austin

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.

Certified Driving Lessons for Teens

Our behind-the-wheel lessons are great for teens needing the 7 hours behind the wheel and 7 hours of observation required by the State of Texas for a license. By taking lessons with Coastline, you'll have the skills and confidence to pass your Texas driving test and get on the road in South Austin!

Driving Lessons for Adults

In addition to driving lessons for teenagers, Coastline also offers lessons for adults seeking to become safer and more confident drivers in their everyday lives. Whether it's your first time driving in South Austin or you're looking to practice for an upcoming Texas driving test, our expert, certified instructors are here for you!

South Austin's Top Driving Instructors

Coastline's hiring standards and training program go above and beyond to ensure your and your child's safety when in the car. All Coastline instructors undergo multiple background checks and complete a rigorous training program to help ensure their readiness and knowledge in the lesson. When you choose Coastline Academy, you are choosing South Austin's top driving educators!

Two-Hour Lessons

A typical Coastline lesson is two hours long, adhering to the Texas state standard of one hour of behind-the-wheel activity and one hour of observation for teenaged drivers. Your lesson time starts from when we pick you up and ends when we drop you off.

Will I Pass My Road Test?

Good, prepared, and confident drivers pass their road test. Because of this, we focus on developing and mastering core skills first, including basic driving maneuvers, residential driving, commercial driving, and highway driving! Once you're confident in these skills, we'll help guide you through the road test by explaining the testing process from beginning to end, including administering a mock driving exam during one of your last lessons!

How Many Lessons Do I Need?

Every driver's needs and progress differ, which is why every Coastline lesson is customized for you. Note, all minors in South Austin and in Texas are required to take 14 total hours of professional driving instruction, which include 7 hours of behind-the-wheel practice and 7 hours of student observation.

Our Car, Our Insurance

Coastline provides all the tools and materials you need for your lessons, including a vehicle, certified South Austin instructor, and insurance! All you need to bring is a positive attitude and a willingness to learn!

Post-Lesson Report Included

At the end of each lesson session, your instructor will complete a lesson report which will summarize the skills you have mastered and those that need more practice. You'll also get a personalized message with helpful tips and resources to study and try between your lessons, meaning you can maximize your practice time!

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 South Austin

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.

Richard B.

Richard is a U.S. Armed Forces veteran with extensive instructional experience and a strong professional driving background. He holds a Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Motorcycle, Hazardous Materials, Tanker, and Double/Triple Trailer endors... Read more...

Instructor Trainer

500+ Lessons

Jeff T.

Jeff is a retired teacher and coach with over 32 years of experience in education, having taught physical education, athletics, and social studies to students ranging from kindergarten through college undergraduates. A Texas State University graduate... Read more...

Instructor Trainer

500+ Lessons

Patrick F.

From an early age, driving and transportation have been central to Patrick’s life. His fascination with how movement connects people, places, and opportunities has shaped both his career and his appreciation for the skill and responsibility required ... Read more...

500+ Lessons

Robert D.

Robert DuFresne brings over 22 years of driving experience and 8 years of motorcycle experience to his role as a driving instructor. With a strong understanding of vehicle mechanics and safe operating procedures, he has developed a broad skill set th... Read more...

500+ Lessons

Instructor Trainer

Ross B.

Ross has trained professionals around the world on credit card systems and has taught business writing and customer service at a local technical school. Passionate about education, he joined Coastline to help student drivers build confidence and deve... Read more...

500+ Lessons

Larry J.

Larry brings 33 years of law enforcement experience, including extensive accident investigation experience. Having witnessed the consequences of unsafe driving firsthand, he is passionate about helping students develop safe driving habits and defensi... Read more...

Texas Workforce Commission Funding Program

The TWC has launched the Driver's Education Funding Program to support young adults transitioning from foster care and individuals facing homelessness. This program is designed to eliminate transportation barriers by covering the full cost of driver's education classes for eligible participants. By helping individuals obtain their driver's licenses, the program aims to increase job opportunities and support their journey toward self-sufficiency.

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