The Best Driving Schools in Petaluma

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

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6 best driving schools in Petaluma

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Sweet Sisters Driving School
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Our instructors are DMV-certified and possess extensive training in public safety services, such as being police officers, OSHA safety instructors in the trucking industry, as well as bus and truck drivers.
Northern California Motorcycle Training
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The CMSP Motorcyclist Training Course (MTC) teaches new riders basic and advanced street riding skills to increase safety and enjoyment. Completing the course might even excuse you from taking the riding skills test at the DMV. This is also a great class for riders who have been away from motorcycling for a while but already have a license. Trained riders have fewer accidents, so sign up now to stay safe and enjoy the ride!
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.
Payless Driving Lesson
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We are a professional driving school in San Francisco and the Bay Area, offering driving lessons for Teens, Adults and Seniors in English, Mandarin, and Cantonese. Our licensed instructor, Gerald, has extensive experience and will provide you with the necessary training to pass your driving test. Our behind the wheel courses cover residential, commercial, and freeway driving to ensure you are comfortable on all terrains. Choose us for exceptional coaching and practical driving lessons.
Cheryl's Driving School
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Teenagers have the highest risk of dying in car accidents. Driving schools are designed to help them learn vital road safety skills and significantly reduce the chances of accidents. Moreover, drivers can take follow-up lessons from traffic schools after receiving moving violations.

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 Petaluma 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 Petaluma
  • 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 Petaluma 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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