The Best Driving Schools in San Luis Obispo County

Looking for driving lessons in San Luis Obispo County? 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 San Luis Obispo County, so you can feel confident you’re learning safe driving skills for life.

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6 best driving schools in San Luis Obispo County

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Precision Driving School South
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Precision Driving School South, LLC has provided driving education to the local community for 19+ years. The school employs eight retired law enforcement instructors with over 200 years of combined experience. The largest driving school in the county offers both classroom and behind-the-wheel training for all age groups. The driving school has five safe cars and a DMV-certified online course to offer. The classes are budget-friendly and available wherever the student chooses. With an ethical operation and a high level of integrity, it is an active rotary member. Contact Precision Driving School South, LLC for all your driving needs.
Five O Driving School
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Five O Driving School is a licensed driving school in Arroyo Grande, CA. Run by former law enforcement officers, their certified instructors provide safe driving lessons to teen, adult, and senior citizen drivers in San Luis Obispo and Santa Barbara counties. They offer free pick up/drop off services in most areas and use cars rated at a five-star safety rating with dual-control brakes. As a fully-insured and bonded driving school, call Five O Driving School today to book a lesson.
Drive2Pass North
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Learn safe driving with a patient female instructor! Enjoy driving a fun Honda CRV with dual controls. Schedule your lessons at your convenience, with six hours of instruction divided into four private lessons. Get picked up and dropped off in SLO. Receive a DMV approved certificate upon completion. Fully licensed and insured.
Cindy's Driving School
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We make driving fun and easy to learn, even for those unfamiliar with cars. Our positive teaching approach boosts confidence and progress in driving skills. We focus on what to do, not what to avoid, and help new drivers overcome their fears. As for experienced drivers, we prepare seniors for the Senior Drive Test. Contact us today via phone or website.
Precision Driving School
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Precision Driving School offers driver education to people aged 15 ½ and older, including behind the wheel driver training, online driver education, driver evaluations, and refresher courses for adults. We make sure even the most anxious or inexperienced drivers feel confident and safe on the road. Our pick-up and drop-off services cover Paso Robles city limits and King City. We prioritize safety and have 20 years of professional driving instruction experience. Lessons are available Monday through Saturday, and we can usually schedule your first lesson within days. If you need to retake a drive test, please contact us before failing your re-evaluation to check if an instruction permit is necessary.

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 San Luis Obispo County 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 San Luis Obispo County
  • 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 San Luis Obispo County 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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