I just finished my road test with Coastline and absolutely feeling fantastic that I passed it on the first try. Thanks to Robert for being excellent guide throughout my lessons and test. I would stron... See more
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Coastline Academy is the largest driving school in the country and the 6th fastest-growing education company in America according to Inc.com. Coastline was founded with the mission of eradicating car crashes and has provided top-quality education to over 250,000 driving students across 500+ cities, receiving a 98% 5-star rating. The company combines modern technology with rigorous safety standards to deliver a learning experience that is personalized, safe, and efficient.
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She taught me a lot and she was patient, very helpful when lane switching very encouraging.

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Daziel was an excellent instructor! He was incredibly calm, patient, and supportive, which made me feel much more comfortable as a nervous driver. He explained everything clearly, gave constructive feedback throughout the lesson, and helped build my confidence behind the wheel. I never felt rushed or judged, and he created a positive learning environment that made it easier to focus and improve. I learned a lot during my lesson and would highly recommend Daziel to anyone, especially first time or anxious drivers. Thank you for such a great experience!

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I took my driving lessons with Morgan. He was fantastic. Calm, timely instruction made all the difference for regaining confidence after a long break from driving. His explanations are concise and on point. I feel confident to take my exam and sure will be using all the lessons on the roads 🙂

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Po was a great instructor. We are thankful because our first go-around was not that great with a different instructor

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Tanner was great and attentive. He was really cool and expalined things well. I recommend him 100%

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The instructor was kind and patient, where I felt comfortable to hear her praises and also criticism if I needed help or had any mistakes. Then also made sure asked if I needed any questions to clear any confusions.

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Chrissy was talkative, patient, and made every minute of the lesson comfortable and fun! She knows the kind of advice to give to every level of driver.

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Chrissy was supper nice on point and explained well and made me feel comfortable. Kaylee

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The instructors were professional, early/on time. Provided feedback on what we need to work on.

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I mean it wasnt terrible but i feel like i learned more about history than driving to be honest and i completed the whole course in 12 hours so i had to review for the other 18 hours which is really annoying because you mostly have to leave it open since nobody is really studying for 18 hours

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I had a great time with my instuctor, Chrissy Rodart. She was understanding and the lessons were clear. Lastly, she helped boost my confidance. I highly recommend!

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I don't even know where to begin. I'm a 36-year-old first-time driver with severe anxiety who relocated from Brooklyn to Denver. Before finding Coastline, I spent over $1,000 on lessons with a school in New York that never gave me a clear timeline or genuine support. When I arrived in Denver, I tried another local instructor who also left me without guidance at my most vulnerable moment. Then I had a traumatic experience at a testing site where an examiner publicly humiliated me, called me rude in front of a waiting room full of people, and told me Why don't you NOT come back' after triggering my anxiety attack. I was devastated.
Coastline was my last hope — and they didn't just meet the bar, they shattered it.
Tim was my instructor for my first two lessons. He took me on the actual test route in Arvada, drove me through downtown Denver AND up Lookout Mountain on day one, and told me, 'If today were test day, you would have passed.' That meant everything.
Nancy taught my final two lessons and went above and beyond in every way. She arranged an extra hour of driving immediately before my road test because she genuinely wanted me to pass. She coordinated with my examiner, Jim, in advance and shared exactly what he'd be looking for.
Jim was the first examiner who ever treated me like a human being. He passed me despite my nerves because he could see I knew how to drive. He said, 'I could tell you were nervous' — and passed me.
Francis responded to my initial inquiry with such warmth and humanity that I knew immediately this was the right school.
I passed my Colorado road test today. After everything I went through — Coastline made what felt completely impossible a reality.
If you have anxiety, trauma around driving, or have struggled with other schools — Coastline is your answer. Francis, Tim, Nancy, Jim — thank you from the bottom of my heart. You changed my life.

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My experience was amazing with Lenny. He had a very gentle approach when teaching and gave useful feedback on how to perform some driving actions better. I was very nervous at first, but after the first few instructions. I felt very confident in my driving, even in crowded and narrow spaces. I would recommend him to teach anyone how to drive.

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Andrew K’s easy going and friendly nature helped my new driver feel at ease and calm during his lesson. Andrew exposed my son to a variety of appropriately challenging driving situations to build his confidence. Overall a wonderful experience!

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The online courses were very easy to access and convenient. The courses are easy to learn and understand.

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Erik is a great instructor and made learning very easy

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Jeff made me feel very confident and comfortable during my whole lesson which was one of my main concerns but I was able to get through it with his help!

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