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Coastline Academy driver's ed review: prices and features
Online driver's ed in Texas, California, Colorado, Nevada. Prices and approval checked October 20, 2026.
Teen course pages describe 'video, images and text' plus unlimited practice tests (California page); behind-the-wheel lessons can be booked online with home pickup. The satisfaction guarantee stated is for driving lessons, not the online course; no Florida product found (states served: CA, CO, IL, IN, NV, PA, TX, WA).
Good to know
- Every online course includes unlimited practice tests and a DMV-accepted certificate.
- California teens need 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training (three 2-hour lessons). Coastline recommends five lessons (10 hours).
- Lessons are booked online by location. Lesson time runs from pickup to drop-off, and there's never another student in the car.
- If you're unhappy with a lesson, you can redo it with the same or a different instructor, or get a full refund.
- Support: 800-489-1896 or hello@coastlineacademy.com, 7am to 8pm Pacific, 7 days a week.
- Coastline says 250,000+ students have chosen it, with 38 California locations.
- Coastline's Colorado page offers road test booking by phone at (800) 489-1896. In Colorado, driving tests are given by DMV-approved schools and testing locations, not DMV offices.
From Coastline Academy's own website, checked October 20, 2026.
Courses and prices
| State | Course | Price | Approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | Instructor-taught teen course | $75Listed as 'Texas Concurrent Course - Teens' (24-hour online, ages 14-17); MSRP from the page data, packages with driving lessons cost more; sale prices not confirmed | TDLR C3371 (also C3371B, C3371C; verified in TDLR list 2026-09-27) |
| Texas | Parent-taught teen course | $75Listed as 'Texas Parent-Taught Drivers Ed Course'; MSRP from the page data; professional behind-the-wheel optional at extra cost | TDLR C3371 (verified in TDLR list 2026-09-27) |
| California | 30-hour driver education | $60'California Drivers Ed Online', DMV certificate included; MSRP from the page data (roundups quote lower promo prices, not used); behind-the-wheel lessons sold separately | CA DMV license E2115 (stated by provider; not checked in the DMV lookup) |
| Colorado | 30-hour driver education | $25Sale $25 (regular $60); certificate included. Colorado also requires 6 hours with a professional instructor. | Colorado approval as stated on the provider's own site; Colorado publishes no list of online courses to check |
| Nevada | 30-hour driver education | $25Sale $25 (regular $60). Listed by the DMV as Coastline One LLC. | Nevada DMV licensed driver training schools list (checked 2026-10-02), license PRDS00051767 |
Features
| Teaching style | Mix of video and reading |
|---|---|
| Phone app | Not confirmed |
| Works on a phone | Not confirmed |
| Permit test in the course | Not confirmed |
| Practice tests | Yes |
| Spanish version | Not confirmed |
| Read-aloud audio | Not confirmed |
| Parent tools | Not confirmed |
| Book in-car lessons | Yes |
| Pass or money-back guarantee | Yes |
"Not confirmed" means we couldn't find it on the provider's own site. It may still exist; ask them.
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What families say
4.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot (1,446 reviews, checked 2026-09-29). Most reviews are about Coastline's in-car driving lessons rather than the online course.
What reviewers like
- Patient instructors who build confidence
- Flexible lesson scheduling
Common complaints
- A minority of reviews describe individual instructors as impatient or dismissive
Summarized in our own words from public reviews. Reviews don't change our rankings.
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- American Safety CouncilAlso approved in Texas, California, and Colorado; Texas teen course from $75
Questions parents ask
Is Coastline Academy approved in Texas?
Yes. It's in the official TDLR provider directory (license C3371), checked October 23, 2026.
Is Coastline Academy approved in California?
Coastline Academy lists California DMV approval (CA DMV license E2115) on its own site. We haven't yet confirmed it in the DMV's license lookup. Checked October 23, 2026.
Is Coastline Academy approved in Colorado?
Coastline Academy says on its own site that its course is approved in Colorado. Colorado doesn't publish a list of approved online courses, so we can't confirm it on an official list. Checked October 23, 2026.
Is Coastline Academy approved in Nevada?
Yes. It's on the Nevada DMV's list of licensed driver training schools (PRDS00051767), checked October 23, 2026.
How much does Coastline Academy cost?
Texas instructor-taught teen course: $75; Texas parent-taught teen course: $75; California 30-hour driver education: $60; Colorado 30-hour driver education: $25; Nevada 30-hour driver education: $25. Prices were read on Coastline Academy's own site on October 20, 2026; sales change often.
Is Coastline Academy cheaper than other online driver's ed?
It depends on the state. Its teen course compared with the other approved online courses we list, using prices on each provider's own site (checked October 20, 2026): Texas $75, 12th lowest of 15; California $60, 12th lowest of 13; Colorado $25, the lowest of 9; Nevada $25, the lowest of 8. Sale prices change often. Driving lessons are priced by location, so we don't compare those.
What states does Coastline Academy operate in?
Coastline's locations page lists driving lessons in California, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Texas and Washington (checked November 11, 2026). We list its online driver's ed in the states we cover where it's approved: California, Colorado, Nevada and Texas.
Are there hidden fees with Coastline Academy?
Lesson prices depend on your location: Coastline shows them after you enter your city or ZIP code. Its terms of service (effective August 22, 2026) list the extra charges. Changing or canceling a lesson 72 or more hours ahead is free. 24 to 72 hours ahead costs 35% of that lesson's price. Less than 24 hours ahead, after the lesson starts, or a no-show costs the full lesson price. A duplicate certificate costs $10. Unused lesson hours can be refunded for six months after purchase, but the online course isn't refundable once you have access. Your state's own rules can override these terms.
Is Coastline Academy an approved road test provider in Colorado?
Colorado's DMV doesn't give the driving test itself: you book it with a school or testing location the DMV has approved, and you must be at least 16. Coastline's Colorado page says you can book your road test with Coastline by calling (800) 489-1896. We haven't confirmed Coastline's testing approval on an official DMV page ourselves, so ask which location will give the test when you book. Checked November 11, 2026.