The Best Driving Schools in Los Angeles

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

6 best driving schools in Los Angeles

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27853 Berwick Dr, Carmel-By-The-Sea, CA 93923

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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.

(800) 489-1896

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Culver City, CA 90230

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Our focus is on teaching safe driving skills for passing behind the wheel tests in Los Angeles. With the city's heavy traffic, it's crucial to follow road rules to avoid accidents. We're here to help students learn and drive safely.

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1436 S La Cienega Blvd, Ste 207, Los Angeles, CA 90035

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Abel's Driving School provides one-on-one, private driving lessons with free pick up and drop off services within their service area. They offer driving lessons to everyone, from beginners to experienced drivers. The school is licensed and bonded and offers instructions seven days a week from 8 am to 5 pm. Book your lessons two weeks prior and reschedule if needed, but be prepared to wait for a few more weeks for your next appointment. Abel's Driving School offers different services depending on your needs, from Driver's Education to preparation for your behind-the-wheel driving test. They also offer vehicles for behind-the-wheel driving tests and provide lessons to improve areas like parallel parking and freeway driving. Call for any inquiries and questions.

(310) 360-6886

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10909 Kinross Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

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We provide driving instruction 7 days a week from 8am-8pm and offer pick-up and drop-off services from home, school or work. Our office hours are by appointment only. Our calendar is often booked 2-3 weeks in advance, but our instructors are experts at helping new and nervous drivers become confident on the road. Whether you need driver education, professional instruction, or just a few lessons before your DMV road test, we're here to help. Call us to schedule your lessons at your convenience.

(888) 978-7299

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10909 Kinross Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90024

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Westwood Driving School provides driver's education for teens, offering both in-person and online classes as well as behind-the-wheel instruction for both young adults and adults. Our experienced instructors cater to all skill levels, from novice to advanced, and are available to teach the art of driving a manual transmission. Scheduling an appointment is hassle-free, simply call us to discuss your requirements and we'll do our utmost to assist you.

(888) 978-7299

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Los Angeles, CA 90404

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Get your driver education and improvement courses online with us! We proudly serve California, Florida, Arizona, Texas, New Jersey, and other states. Our services have won multiple awards. Our products are straightforward with no hidden fees and we offer dependable service.

(858) 764-0622

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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.

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Home pickup and drop-off available in most of Los Angeles
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1. Choose time, location, & date

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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 Angeles instructors. Each instructor has completed an intensive training course adhering to state standards (and beyond).

The Best Driving Schools in Los Angeles

6 best driving schools in Los Angeles

California Driving Lesson Requirements

Under 18 (Ages 15–18)

Ages 18+

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