The Best Driving Schools in Los Altos

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

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6 best driving schools in Los Altos

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Perfect Score Driving School
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We offer top-notch, personalized behind-the-wheel training to ensure safe driving. Our dedicated team strives to instill confidence in every student. Each lesson culminates in a reliable skills assessment, and a mock driving test determines readiness for the real thing. We provide a vehicle for the DMV exam and offer lessons every day, rain or shine.
Premier Driving School
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Bay Area Driving Academy
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Bay Area Driving Academy provides top-notch driver education and training, helping students gain knowledge and confidence behind the wheel. Our program, designed by industry veteran Carrie Lampman, offers comprehensive lessons for beginners or those in need of a refresher course. We offer online education and customized in-car lessons for teens and adults. Our certified instructors surpass DMV requirements and drive modern, insured, and well-maintained Honda Civic cars. Choose from our various courses, including international relocation, pre-test preparation, test day, or custom-tailored.
Success Driving School
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A Deluxe Driving School
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We provide private driving lessons with only the instructor and student in the car. For convenience, we offer to take students to their driving tests and practice routes beforehand. Our services cover most of Santa Clara County, from San Jose to Redwood City and Fremont. We also provide free pick-up and drop-off for our students.

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 Los Altos 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 Los Altos
  • 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 Los Altos 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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