The Best Driving Schools in El Dorado County

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

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6 best driving schools in El Dorado County

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Local Driving School
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Our team serves Antelope, Carmichael, Citrus Heights, Folsom, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Loomis, Natomas, Rancho Cordova, Rio Linda, Rocklin, Roseville, and Sacramento. Our experienced instructors have taught a wide range of students from age 15 to over 80, and our team is always ready to help you. Our instructors are DMV licensed, patient, and professional.
The Academy of Driving
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At the Academy of Driving, we focus on teaching defensive driving and behind-the-wheel skills. We offer flexible payment options without contracts, service or cancellation fees. Our aim is to give you the best value for your money. We are unique in helping you schedule your DMV appointment and accompany you to your DMV test (AOD Sports Special).
Elite Driving School
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We offer driver training and education to all age groups, including teenagers and adults. Our services also include preparing drivers for the DMV automobile driver test and helping them obtain a California driver's license.
Foothill Driving School
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We have 10 experienced instructors who provide friendly one-on-one driving lessons using our effective lesson plan we've perfected over 33 years. Other schools often use Piggybacking which lacks a plan and involves dropping off and picking up students during lessons to avoid paying for travel time. This doesn't compare to our structured lessons that cover numerous skills in one session. Don't settle for less.
The Driving Professors
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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 Dorado County 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 Dorado County
  • 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 Dorado County 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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