The Best Driving Schools in El Cerrito

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

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6 best driving schools in El Cerrito

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Ann's Driving School
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Gain the freedom to travel at your convenience with Ann's Driving School. Our skilled instructors provide a low-stress teaching style and use normal looking cars without any embarrassing signs or stickers. Regardless of your age or experience, we can help you navigate and park in San Francisco's hills. Located in sunny SOMA, our customized programs are designed to help desensitize special needs drivers to anxiety caused by weather and road conditions. Start enjoying the freedom and independence of driving today!
Local Driving School
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We teach driving for over 15 years to people aged 15 1/2 to 70+. We specialize in driver education and training for both teens and adults. Our school is approved by DMV, and we have friendly staff, competitive rates, and free pick-up/drop-off services. Our cars are new 2007 Toyota Prius and equipped with dual controls for safety and comfort.
Coastline Academy
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Looking for a modern driving school? Choose Coastline Academy! They offer free home pickup and online booking of lessons. All instructors are DMV certified and have a 5-star rating. They have received over 40 5-star Yelp reviews from the Bay Area. Book your lesson today!
Bubble of Safety Driving School
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Bubble of Safety Driving School values safety above all else when it comes to teaching teens how to drive. We believe that driving is a privilege that requires responsible and focused attention at all times. Our program helps teenagers learn the necessary skills to become safe and confident drivers, while making the experience fun and exciting. Join us today and give your teen the gift of a safe and enjoyable driving experience.
Bill's Defensive Driving School
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We offer driving lessons with licensed instructors in newer mid-sized sedans, focusing on building safe and confident drivers and defensive driving techniques. We also offer online drivers ed. Parents or family members are encouraged to ride along to reinforce lessons. Serving San Francisco, East Bay, and Marin County areas. See our website for more locations. Invest in your loved one's safety with our customized driving lessons.

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 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito
  • 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 El Cerrito 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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