The Best Driving Schools in Scotts Valley

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

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6 best driving schools in Scotts Valley

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
A Plus Driving School
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Learn to Drive with Online and In-Person Training
Golden State Moto
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Our motorcycle school provides classes for all levels of riders. We are licensed to teach both fundamental skills and advanced riding techniques. We offer two-to-three-day courses on weekdays or weekends for those who want to get their M1 license through the Motorcyclist Training Course. Additionally, we provide a 1-day Premier Course and two advanced-level courses: Intermediate Riding Clinic and Advanced Riding Clinic. Our San Jose location offers free parking, passionate instructors, and scooter rentals upon request. Join us to become the best rider in the Bay Area and Silicon Valley.
Defensive Drivers Group
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For just $24.95, enroll in our California DMV licensed traffic school and avoid hidden fees. You'll improve your driving skills, lower your insurance, and waive your points from 2008 onwards. Our licensed traffic school caters to San Francisco Bay Area, covering counties of San Francisco, San Mateo, Marin, Alameda, Santa Clara, and Contra Costa. We are licensed for all of California.
Sterling driving school
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Sterling Driving School in Santa Cruz County offers excellent quality and services to ensure our students become safe drivers. Our comprehensive program focuses on developing fundamental skills and establishing good driving habits, necessary in today's aggressive roadways.
Advantage Driving School
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Advantage Driving School provides comprehensive driving lessons for individuals of all ages, including teenagers and adults.

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 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley
  • 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 Scotts Valley 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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