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.

Pre-Apply for a WDL Number

Apply online to receive your Washington Driver License (WDL) number. You'll need it to enroll in driver training or schedule testing.

Pre-Apply Online

Pass Drivers Ed Course

Teens must complete a 34-hour driver education classroom course.

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Take Behind-the-Wheel Lessons

Complete five hours of driving and 1 hour of observation with a licensed driving instructor

Book Lessons

Pass the Knowledge Exam

Pass the knowledge exam to earn your instruction permit.

Schedule your exam

Practice Driving with Your Permit

Hold your permit for at least six months and log 50 hours of driving practice with your parent or guardian, including at least 10 hours at night.

Pass Your Driving Test

Once you meet all practice requirements and are at least 16, take and pass the road test to earn your first Washington driver license.

Book your test

Driving Lessons in Bellevue

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

Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

My son wants all his future driving lessons scheduled with Andre. His driving instructor is an excellent teacher!

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My daughter said her driving instructor was great! She explained things thoroughly during her driving lesson.

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My driving instructor was super chill, understanding, and helped me push myself out of my comfort zone during his driving lesson!

G O.

My driving instructor is calm, kind, and professional. They eased my driving anxiety and corrected my mistakes during my driving lessons, boosting my confidence.

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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 instructor is certified and licensed and has completed an intensive training course

Online booking, secure payments and digital lesson reports—we leverage the latest tech to provide an experience you will love

We come to your house, school or work—and can even drop you off at a convenient location within 5-10 minutes of your pickup address, or meet in convenient public locations

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

Our online booking system shows you all available time slots, so you can book packages knowing when we're available

We teach you the skills you need to be a great driver, and also prepare you for your road test, so you can test with confidence

Our highly trained customer support staff can answer any question—from scheduling help to the licensing process, we're here for you

Driving lessons in Bellevue and surrounding areas

Driving lessons in Bellevue are designed to build a versatile skillset for its dynamic environment. Students begin in quieter residential areas to master fundamental controls, from smooth acceleration to precise parking. As confidence grows, the focus shifts to handling the downtown grid, managing multi-lane roads, and safely navigating complex intersections, preparing them for the city's unique traffic flow.

Practical experience is key, which is why lessons include practice on major routes like I-405. This teaches essential skills such as merging and maintaining safe following distances at higher speeds. Applying these skills on a drive towards nearby Redmond helps learners adapt to different traffic patterns and prepares them for commuting throughout the region with confidence.

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 students to become safe and independent drivers. We focus on defensive driving techniques and real-world scenarios to help translate instructor-led lessons into a lifetime of confident, secure driving habits for any journey.

Safety Lives in Bellevue

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.