The Best Driving Schools in Costa Mesa

Looking for driving lessons in Costa Mesa? 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 Costa Mesa, so you can feel confident you’re learning safe driving skills for life.

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6 best driving schools in Costa Mesa

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
URide Motorcycle Training
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Roadmaster Driving School
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We provide personalized driving lessons that meet the DMV requirements. Students receive evaluations and targeted instruction based on their individual needs. We prioritize safety with defensive driving and awareness training. Our one-on-one approach eliminates stress and ensures a supportive learning environment. Listening to our customers has helped us develop a kind, effective teaching perspective. Our experience includes CHP certification as a bus driver and family life.
Teen Road to Safety
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We're an advanced driving school that employs current or retired police officers as instructors. Our services include online and classroom driver education, behind-the-wheel training, and advanced driver training for both teens and adults. Our program is sponsored by local Ford dealerships in Southern California.
Active Driving School
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Our driving school is based in Corona, CA and we offer services to the surrounding areas including Norco and parts of Riverside. In addition, we extend our services to Mission Viejo, San Clemente, and Costa Mesa in ORANGE County. As a DMV certified driving school, we offer online Driver's Ed courses and Driving Instruction for individuals aged 15 1/2 and up.
Newport Driving School
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We prioritize safety by wearing masks, sanitizing and checking temperatures during the pandemic. Newport Driving School offers personalized driving courses to enhance individual drivers' skills for a better experience. We specialize in traffic school, DMV road tests, behind-the-wheel lessons, online driver education, and manual transmission.

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 Costa Mesa 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 Costa Mesa
  • 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 Costa Mesa 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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