The Best Driving Schools in Poway

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

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6 best driving schools in Poway

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Poway Driving School
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Need driving lessons in San Diego? Look no further than Poway Driving School! Our family-owned business provides top-notch instruction for drivers of all ages. Join our satisfied customers and become a successful driver today.
Palomar Driving School
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Our school has 40+ years of experience helping drivers of all ages succeed. As a family-owned and operated business, we prioritize your safety and education. Our friendly and knowledgeable instructors use a DMV-approved curriculum that's updated regularly. Contact us now to get started.
Bakker's Driving School
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Skilled and supportive instructors help students pass the driving test swiftly. Teachers who have faith in their pupils foster accelerated learning. To confirm, ask peers about their driving school experiences. This will reveal the reason behind our teaching methods.
Professional Driving Instructor
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I'm a calm and friendly instructor who's available to answer your texts 24/7. Since I'm usually on the road with my students, please text me rather than calling. Each lesson lasts two hours (with a 10-minute break), and I'm available from 7AM-3PM. Reach out to me at (858)999-4844, but remember I only respond to texts. I used to have over 100 student reviews, but now only 40 are showing up. Any idea why?
Accredited Driving School
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We currently don't have a description available for this school. Please check back later!

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 Poway 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 Poway
  • 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 Poway 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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