The Best Driving Schools in Palm Desert

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

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6 best driving schools in Palm Desert

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
BMW Performance Driving School
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SoCal Motorcycle Training
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Get your motorcycle license with us! We are the authorized CMSP Motorcycle Training Course for Palm Springs and surrounding areas. Our 15-hour course includes classroom and hands-on training. We provide the bikes and helmets, and no experience is necessary. Sign up now and earn your DMV waiver!
Millers Driving Academy
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We can help improve your DMV experience! Our courses cater to all ages, including Drivers Education and Drivers Training.
Dave’s Driving School
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We currently don't have a description available for this school. Please check back later!
Gibbs Driving School
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We provide Driver Education and Training services for people of all ages! With 37 years of experience, we will support you in getting your license from beginning to end!

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 Palm Desert 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 Palm Desert
  • 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 Palm Desert 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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