Top Reasons to Choose Coastline Academy for Your Driving Lessons in Austin

Published on 2024-09-05 in Driving Lessons

The time has come. Maybe your teen has just turned fifteen and is ready to get behind the wheel. Perhaps a family member who has just moved back to Austin from New York suddenly finds themselves needing a car - and a license. You might find yourself sitting behind your laptop at your local Summer Moon, iced latte in hand, trawling through Google and Yelp reviews as you consider which driving school best fits the needs of the teens and adults in your family.

There’s a lot to think about when choosing the best driving school in Austin. What are the costs? Are the vehicles insured? Who is going to be teaching my children? Will my teen learn about the road test? And this is all on top of the nerves of getting behind the wheel and navigating the licensing process while balancing school, work, and family.

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When it comes to driving lessons in Austin, you want to choose a driving school that is reliable, transparent, and responsive. You also want a school that makes safety their top priority. Coastline Academy’s mission is to eradicate car crashes and teach safe and confident drivers - for life. This mission is the foundation for everything we do, from our exceptional, top-rated driving instructors to our all-star customer support team and our mechanical experts in the fleet and maintenance department.

Thinking about signing up with Coastline? Here are the top 10 reasons why a course of driving lessons with Coastline Academy could be the best fit for you and your teen.

Reason 1: Ease 

With the majority of our busy lives and schedules planned on our phones, who has time to visit an office to set up driving lessons? Coastline integrates the latest technology to provide a smooth and easy customer experience, from online booking and payment to digital lesson reports and automated text reminders of your upcoming appointments. With Coastline, booking driving lessons in Austin is as easy as picking up your phone!

Reason 2: Certified Driving Instructors

Coastline is one of the only driving schools in the country to run independent drug and background checks on every instructor we hire. We know your child’s safety and comfort is a top priority, which is why all of our driving instructors are licensed and undergo a rigorous classroom and behind-the-wheel training program before they get in the car with a student. And the best part? Our teachers are there to teach, meaning your teenager will spend their full lesson learning how to be a safe and confident driver.

Reason 3: Vehicle Fleet

Driving safety starts with safe vehicles. Coastline’s fleet of driving instruction vehicles is comprised of late-model cars manufactured by trusted brands like Toyota, and undergo regular safety inspections by our BAR-certified mechanics. In addition, every Coastline vehicle is equipped with a second instructor brake and mirror, and is clearly marked with Coastline’s student vehicle decals. Our expert team of fleet technicians monitors all of our vehicles to ensure they are performing up to standard, and all of our certified driving instructors receive training in basic vehicle maintenance.

Reason 4: Flexible Payment Options

We know that the cost of driving lessons can make or break the decision to sign up with a driving school. Coastline is proud to offer multiple choices for lesson packages and payment plans, including installment and buy-now-pay-later options. Contact our friendly Support Team for more information!

Reason 5: Coastline Guarantee

While Coastline strives to offer each and every student the highest quality experience behind-the-wheel, sometimes things go wrong. If you are in any way dissatisfied with your lesson or booking experience, our Support Team is here to make it right! Our team of customer specialists will work with you to rebook a lesson with the same or different instructor, or in some cases, issue a refund for driving lessons purchased. 

Reason 6: Convenient Meeting Locations

The last thing anyone wants to do is drive an hour in Austin traffic just to get to their driving lesson. Not only is it inconvenient, but the further you have to travel for your lesson, the fewer options there are in your schedule! Coastline offers convenient pick-up and drop-off locations near your house, meaning you and your teen won’t have to go from Round Rock to Franklin Park on a Thursday afternoon. 

Reason 7: Personalization (And the Driving Test!)

At Coastline, we believe driving lessons are personal! From the start to finish of the lesson process, we offer students and their parents an individualized behind-the-wheel experience. Coastline not only allows you to pick the instructor who works best for you with our instructor profile pages, but also provides a personalized lesson report to every student after every lesson containing helpful advice on what skills to practice and study resources! And if you're worried about that driving test - not to fear! Coastline's lesson plans ensure every student takes a mock driving exam, meaning you'll be prepared and confident the day of your test.

Reason 8: Our Friendly Support Team

Our Support Team is here for you! Our local experts are ready to receive your call, text, or email and answer any questions you may have about booking driving lessons or the licensing process in Austin. 

Reason 9: Safety Is Our Top Priority

We take safety seriously. That’s why each Coastline vehicle is equipped with a state-of-the-art Samsara camera, which records all of our driving lessons inside and outside the vehicle. 

Reason 10: Our Reviews Speak For Themselves!

Coastline Academy is backed by over 86,000 5-star reviews - a testament to our dedication to quality and safety in our driving lessons! Read more about Coastline success stories on our reviews page.

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Coastline Academy Driving School - The Verdict Is In!

If you are searching for a high-quality driving school in Austin, consider Coastline Academy! From day one of driving to road test preparation to navigating the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration on your road test day, our knowledgeable and patient support staff and instructors are ready to guide you and support your goals, whether you're a teen getting their first driver's license or an adult looking to boost their skills. Coastline is here to help you become a safe and confident driver - for life.


About the Author

Nigel Tunnacliffe

Nigel Tunnacliffe is the co-Founder and CEO of Coastline Academy, the largest driving school in the country, on a mission to eradicate car crashes. An experienced founder and technology executive, Nigel and his team are shaking up the automotive industry by taking a technology-centric approach to learning and driver safety. Having served over 100,000 driving students across 500+ cities, Coastline was recently named the 6th fastest-growing education company in America by Inc. Magazine. Nigel is a frequent podcast guest and quoted driving education expert for major publications such as Yahoo!, GOBankingRates, and MSN.