The Best Driving Schools in Santa Ana

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

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6 best driving schools in Santa Ana

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
America Truck Driving School
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Our training is personalized, so you get more hands-on experience. Contact us for our office hours (Mon-Fri 9-6, Sat by appointment) and training hours.
City Freeway Driving School
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Get driver education and training online for teens, adults, and seniors with same week appointments available. Six hours of behind the wheel training start from $340 with free pick up, and no extra fees for gas or certificates. Driver ed online is only $30 and we have male and female instructors who are DMV approved. Check out our website for special offers or call our office for more info. We offer appointments for behind the wheel training seven days a week.
24/7 Mr Mrs Traffic School ESP
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Looking for a safe and trustworthy driving school in Orange County? Look no further than Mr Mrs Driving and Traffic School! Our DMV-licensed and court-approved courses make us one of the best choices around, but what really sets us apart is our commitment to treating our students like family. We offer defensive driving techniques that can help you avoid accidents and breaking the rules of the road. Plus, our traffic courses provide updates on all the latest California regulations, making them perfect for new drivers or anyone who wants to stay informed. Classes are available for adults, seniors, teens, traffic violators, and non-violators. Parents especially love our program for their teen drivers. Come see why we're the smart choice for safe and effective driving instruction.
Roadmaster Driving School
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We provide personalized driving lessons that meet the DMV requirements. Students receive evaluations and targeted instruction based on their individual needs. We prioritize safety with defensive driving and awareness training. Our one-on-one approach eliminates stress and ensures a supportive learning environment. Listening to our customers has helped us develop a kind, effective teaching perspective. Our experience includes CHP certification as a bus driver and family life.
AP Driving School
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We offer online driver education and behind-the-wheel training services.

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 Santa Ana 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 Santa Ana
  • 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 Santa Ana 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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