The Best Driving Schools in Clearlake

Looking for driving lessons in Clearlake? We’ve put together a list of the best driving schools in the area. We also have Zutobi-vetted partner schools you can book lessons with in Clearlake, so you can feel confident you’re learning safe driving skills for life.

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5 best driving schools in Clearlake

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Sweet Driving School
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Learn to drive with our behind-the-wheel driver's training program. We also offer DMV drive test preparation to ensure you pass your exam with confidence. Our comprehensive driver's education program covers all the essential skills you need to become a safe and responsible driver.
Lake-Mendo Driving School
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At Lake-Mendo Driving School, you'll receive private lessons from a knowledgeable and personable instructor with thousands of hours of experience. You can schedule lessons for weekdays or weekends and get picked up from your home, school, or job. Owner Sharon Michaels adapts each lesson to your skill level and helps you understand not just how to perform driving maneuvers, but also why you do them. Teens can take a low-cost online Driver's Education course on the website to obtain a permit before scheduling in-car lessons. To make an appointment, call 295-1994, and visit lakemendodriving.com for more information.
Take Me Driving
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Our driving school in Sonoma County provides top-notch customer service with hand-picked Instructors. We offer both online and in-class Drivers Education, featuring guest speakers. To access our online course visit takemedriving.net and create an account. We offer a pay-as-you-go program for behind-the-wheel training. Choose the best, not the cheapest driving school for your child or student.
Northern California Motorcycle Training
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Our locally owned site has been providing top-notch motorcycle and scooter training for over 30 years. Safety is our priority, that's why we offer both motorcycle and scooter training. Our site was among the first to offer scooter training alongside motorcycle training. With three courses available - Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced - we cater to riders of all skill levels. Join us to ride with confidence and safety on both motorcycles and scooters.

California Driving Lesson Requirements

  • Under 18 (Ages 15–18)

    You need a permit to practice driving, which you get by passing a written knowledge test. When you have your permit, you can start driving under supervision.

    Teens must then complete the following:

    • 6 hours of professional in-car driving lessons with a licensed instructor from a DMV-approved school.
    • 50 hours of supervised driving practice with a parent or guardian (including 10 hours at night). Note: Any additional professional driving lessons beyond the 6-hour minimum can count toward the 50 required practice hours.
    Once you meet the requirements and have held your permit for at least 6 months, you can schedule your road test and get your license (which allows you to drive unsupervised).
  • Ages 18+

    • Professional driving lessons are not legally required for adults in California. You do not have mandated practice hours either.
    • You will, however, need an instruction permit to practice driving, which you get by passing the permit test. When you feel ready for the road test, you can schedule it to get your full license.
    Note: Even though professional driving lessons aren’t a strict requirement, they are highly recommended to help you learn safe, confident driving skills. They can also qualify you for possible insurance discounts or course credits.

Schedule Your Clearlake Driving Lessons with our Partners Near You

  • Up to 2x higher first-time driving test pass rate (based on internal survey)
  • Home pickup and drop-off available in most of Clearlake
  • Certified, licensed, and background-checked instructors
  • Modern cars with dual controls, safety cameras, and GPS tracking
  • Easy online booking and progress tracking
  • California DMV-licensed driving school

How It Works

1. Choose time, location, & date
Enter your ZIP code to see available driving lessons in your area.
2. Reserve lessons that work for you
Once you’ve found a good time & date for your lessons, you can reserve them immediately. You’ll receive a confirmation email and text message, along with other lesson instructions.
3. Start behind-the-wheel training
Learn everything from basic controls to safe, defensive driving with certified Clearlake instructors. Each instructor has completed an intensive training course adhering to state standards (and beyond).
4. Get your driver’s license
Once you’ve completed the required hours, you’ll be prepared for the DMV road test. Once you pass, you’ll get your license.

Learn Key Skills

Rest assured, all necessary key driving skills are covered

Freeway Driving
Parking
Intersections
Changing Lanes
Passing
Nighttime Driving
Defensive Driving

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