The Best Driving Schools in East Los Angeles

Looking for driving lessons in East Los Angeles? 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 East Los Angeles, so you can feel confident you’re learning safe driving skills for life.

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6 best driving schools in East Los Angeles

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Community Driving & Traffic School
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Established in 1986, Community Driving School is renowned for providing top-notch Drivers Training and Education. We are licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles and fully bonded. Safety is our top priority, and all our vehicles have dual braking systems, automatic transmissions, and two accelerators. Our instructors are highly experienced and trained in the latest techniques. We offer programs such as Drivers Education, Drivers Training and the Traffic school that is both informative and entertaining. Our staff is friendly and ready to serve you, and we offer bilingual instruction (English & Spanish) with female instructors available on request.
Zion Driving School
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We focus on helping nervous drivers with their first driving experience. You'll be taught by our expert and patient driving instructors. Our recommended 6-hour package and drive test appointment package have a 90% pass rate. Based on online reviews, we are LA's top choice for a driving school.
City Driving School
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City Driving School's instructors are not just teachers, they act as your mentor and coach too. We understand that learning to drive can be scary, so our instructors are supportive, patient and always open to your questions. We aim to make your driving lessons relaxing, so you can feel confident and comfortable when driving. Trust us to guide you to become a skilled driver - call us today!
ADVAN Driving School
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ADVAN Driving School prioritizes safety while preparing you for the DMV drive test in the shortest possible time. We cater to teens (15-17 years) and adults (18+ years) with online education and behind-the-wheel training. We also provide drive test car rentals (local/non-local) and a refresher course for the drive test. Our mission is to deliver driver training that is high-quality, convenient and comprehensive. Safety is our utmost focus, and we aim to produce graduates with impeccable driving records, setting us apart from other competitors in Southern California. We serve USC, PCC, LACC, ELAC, as well as Alhambra, Monterey Park, Pasadena, South Pasadena, Sliver Lake, San Marino and San Gabriel. Our services are by appointment only.
S Pass Driving School
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We train adults and teens of all levels in both English and Spanish. Female instructor also available. Choose from 6 or 10 hour packages, with discounts for student referrals and flexible payment options. We'll prepare you for your drive test and even take you to the DMV. Give the gift of driving with our available gift certificates.

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 East Los Angeles 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 East Los Angeles
  • 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 East Los Angeles 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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