The Best Driving Schools in Waterford

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

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6 best driving schools in Waterford

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
The Delta School of Driving
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Since 1983, we've been promoting road safety by teaching students of all ages in San Joaquin County. Our behind-the-wheel drive lessons are available from Tuesday to Saturday. We also conduct in-class Driver Education classes throughout the year. If you're interested in attending, please call our office to put your name on the waiting list.
Code 4 Driving School
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We offer driving lessons for people of all ages, including teens, seniors, and adults. Our one-on-one instruction is tailored to meet the needs of each individual. In addition, we have an online mature driver program and online traffic school available.
Budget Driving School
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Learn how to drive safely and defensively with professional instruction. Develop skills that will keep you safe and successful throughout your life on the road.
Pass Guarantee Driving School
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With over 15 years of experience, we offer high-quality driving lessons with friendly and reliable instructors that are DMV certified and have undergone FBI background checks. We provide dual brakes and gas pedals and guarantee our services. We offer driving lessons for automatic and manual cars, one-to-one training, with male and female instructors available in most areas. Additionally, we offer free pick up and drop off within a 50-mile radius, with no extra charges for evening, weekend, or bank holiday lessons. Pay as you take lessons with no pressure for block bookings, and discounts available for block bookings. Train with the best to become the best.
Turlock Driving School
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Our mission is to teach safe driving skills in all environments, including residential, town, country, city and freeway driving. Our program focuses on the "Big 12" skills required for the DMV driving performance test and emphasizes safe and defensive driving practices for life. Our teaching is based on sound logic and reasoning and we offer the best online course through our website. Let us help you obtain your California Driver's License safely and confidently.

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 Waterford 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 Waterford
  • 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 Waterford 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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