The Best Driving Schools in Santa Fe

We’ve ranked the best driving schools in Santa Fe to help you find a good match for what you need and help you book lessons. Our ranking is based on a number of factors, such as price for driving lessons, reputation, and the services they offer. Book lessons today to get started!

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6 best driving schools in Santa Fe

Coastline academy
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Coastline Academy is a modern driving school offering convenient, high-quality education across multiple states with professional instructors.
Road Ready Driving School
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We offer driving lessons for both teens and adults, as well as driver education courses. Our services extend to adult permit classes and defensive driving. Additionally, we provide the DPS road test for those seeking their driver's license.
MT Driving School
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Learning how to drive a car is an exciting and essential life skill. However, driving comes with a huge responsibility towards yourself and others on the road. Therefore, finding a great driving instructor is crucial to becoming a safe and responsible driver. If you are in Houston, Fort Worth, Dallas, or Arlington and need a reliable driving school, you've come to the right place!
Comedy Driving
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Comedy Driving teaches online and classroom defensive driving and safety courses, approved in all Texas courts for ticket dismissal. Led by professional comedians, we make learning both educational and enjoyable. Take our online course 24/7 or attend one of our appointment-free classroom courses. Our courses qualify for insurance rate reductions of up to 10%. Get your traffic ticket dismissed with Comedy Driving, approved for all Texas courts.
Comedy Driving
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ComedyDriving.com provides both classroom and online defensive driving courses for ticket dismissal in Texas. Our courses are approved in all courts and are taught by professional comedians who make the experience both educational and enjoyable. No appointment is required for our classroom courses, and our online course is available 24/7. You can have your traffic ticket dismissed by completing our 6-hour course, which may also make you eligible for up to a 10% reduction in insurance rates.

Texas Driving Lesson Requirements (by Age)

  • Under 18 (Ages 15–17)

    Driving lessons and driver's ed can be taken at the same time once you have your permit.
    • Complete a 32-hour driver's ed course
    • Get a learner permit after the first 6 hours of the course (includes written test)
    • 14 hours of in-car training with a licensed instructor (7 driving, 7 observation)
    • 30 hours of supervised driving (10 at night) with a parent or instructor
    • Finish the Impact Texas Teen Drivers (ITTD) course
    • Pass the DPS road test
    The different in-car training options are:
    • Professional instruction from a certified driving school
    • Parent-taught driver education (remember that the same parent/guardian must complete all 14 hours)
  • Ages 18–24

    • Take a 6-hour adult driver's ed course (TDLR-approved)
    • Complete the Impact Texas Young Drivers (ITYD) course
    • Apply for a learner permit
    • Driving lessons are not required, but recommended for confidence and road test prep
  • 25 and Older

    • Apply for a learner permit
    • Driving lessons are optional but helpful for mastering skills and passing the road test

Schedule Your Santa Fe Driving Lessons with our Partners Near You

  • Home pickup and drop-off available in most Santa Fe areas
  • Certified, licensed, and background-checked instructors
  • Modern cars with dual controls, safety cameras, and GPS tracking
  • Easy online booking and progress tracking
  • TDLR-licensed for all experience levels
  • Personalized lessons for teens, adults, and seniors

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 Fe 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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