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.

Enroll Now

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

Mount Vernon Driving School

Learn to drive today with Coastline Academy! Our Mount Vernon-based professional, certified driving instructors are ready and eager to teach you! Whether you are a teen looking to get your first license or an adult new to driving, Coastline will help you become a safe and confident driver for life!

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Driving Lessons

About Coastline

Coastline is licensed by the Washington State Department of Licensing and recognized by the following national organizations:

Sevita Health

Learn more about our Mount Vernon driver education programs below!

Over 100,000 5-Star Reviews

He was absolutely amazing very nice and made me feel calm. I was very nervous and he was very patient and made the experience wonderful!

Jason, Benbrook

She was amazing, loved how she allowed me to feel comfortable and take things at my own pace. She was encouraging me every step of the way and I felt confident.

Cody, Midlothian

She was fantastic for all three of my lessons. Very patient, understanding and constructive. She helped me to figure out my weak points in my driving while also providing me with the confidence I needed to tackle the road!

Noelle, Broomfield

Very patient and great at teaching, he made me feel a lot comfortable behind the wheel even with just one lesson!

Elizabeth, Novato

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Driving Lesson Packages in Mount Vernon

Meets Washington State Requirements

Lessons Start at a Meeting Point

Teen Classroom + Five 1-Hour Driving Lessons

Complete the classroom course and get five 1-hour lessons to build safe driving skills.

$559

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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 Mount Vernon and surrounding areas

Mount Vernon is a great place to practice driving! Our lessons cover all the essential skills you need to be a safe and confident driver, including parallel parking and the highway. Wherever you need to go in northern Washington state, Coastline will guide your driving education from start to finish!

Mount Vernon 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!) In some cases, we can even drop you off at an agreed-upon location within certain areas of Mount Vernon once your lesson is over!

Other Locations and Lesson Types

Lessons will begin at a convenient Mount Vernon location. You will be able to see our Mount Vernon meeting points once you begin your search for driving lesson availability.

Safety Lives in Mount Vernon

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 behind-the-wheel lessons are great for teens needing the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel lessons required by the State of Washington for a license. By taking lessons with Coastline, you'll have the skills and confidence to pass your Washington driving test and get on the road in Mount Vernon!

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 Mount Vernon or you're looking to practice for an upcoming Washington driving test, our expert, certified instructors are here for you!

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 Mount Vernon's top driving educators!

A typical Coastline lesson is one hour long, adhering to the Washington state standard of six total lesson hours for all teenaged drivers. Your lesson time starts from when we pick you up and ends when we drop you off.

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!

Every driver's needs and progress differ, which is why every Coastline lesson is customized for you. Note, all minors in Mount Vernon and in Washington are required to take 6 total hours of professional driving instruction. (Need more practice? Not a problem! Contact our Support Team to learn about our other lesson packages!)

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

At the end of each lesson session, your instructor will complete a lesson report which will summarize the skills you have masters 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.

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: