Best instructor ever
The absolute nicest, calmest, and sweetest instructor ever. I would recommend him to EVERYONE if I could because he never failed to make me feel at ease while driving and was always respectful. Best driving coach in the area.
Coastline Academy (coastlineacademy.com) has a 4.8 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 67 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Education & Training and its reputation is excellent. Praise is nearly unanimous, with 95% rating it 4 stars or higher; The business has replied to 100% of negative reviews. Last updated 2026-08-10.
The absolute nicest, calmest, and sweetest instructor ever. I would recommend him to EVERYONE if I could because he never failed to make me feel at ease while driving and was always respectful. Best driving coach in the area.
Sadie was amazing, i have severe trauma from accidents as a passenger and abusive people who have tried to teach me. i was terrified this morning and Sadie was able to make it relaxing, informative and even funny at times … I’m very grateful.. more lessons with Sadie to come .😊
My lesson went really good with my instructor Matthew L, I really appreciate his guidance and he was very encouraging, thank you for the lessons.
My son really enjoyed and learned with his instructor
Ken was amazing!!!!! Very patient, very peaceful & a great teacher, will be booking Ken again for my next lesson.
My son had his first Drivers Training session with Janette K. He had a great experience!!!
Kaylan is an excellent driving instructor. She made my son feel very comfortable, especially driving on the freeways in Houston. I cannot thank her enough for taking the time and being so patient with my kiddo. Thank you so much Kaylan! Appreciate you so much!
Patrice was amazing she really helped me understand everything and calm my nerves she a very warm hearted and lovely person!!
Very nice, never knowledgeable, SUPER helpful
I had an amazing experience with Mr William He was very patient and very knowledgeable with the lesson he made the lesson enjoyable and gave me a boost of confidence while being on the road he helped correct small mistakes and I’d recommend 10/10 if your a nervous learner
The instructor was really calm, and explained everything very well. They answered all my questions and I got a lot more comfortable driving into the lesson.
The scheduling is very convenient as we were able to select times that worked with our own schedules. My son was fully confident with the instructors, as a first time driver. The instructors were great, patient, and very knowledgeable and helped him navigate all the rules of the road while driving. His favorite instructor was Gator so we scheduled 4 of the 7 classes with him.
We are pleased to hear your son felt confident with our instructors, especially Gator. Convenient scheduling and knowledgeable instructors are what we strive for.
Outstanding experience with drive instructor Michael D. He was patient, knowledgeable, calm, and reassuring, as well as attentive and encouraging. Both my son and I took lessons with him, and he made us feel completely confident and at ease behind the wheel. He also accompanied me to my drive test, providing the extra support I am grateful for. We couldn't have asked for a better instructor. If I can give 10 stars, I would! Highly recommended! Coastline Academy staff also very helpful, website is easy to navigate.
Thank you for such an incredible review! We're delighted to hear Michael D. made such a positive impact on both you and your son with his patience, encouragement, and expertise. Congratulations on your driving journey. We truly appreciate your recommendation!
Luis was a wonderful instructor for my daughter. He was super clear and encouraging and really took her through routes that were similar to the course she was likely to do. She had a great experience and he lead her to ultimately pass her drivers test first time!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We're thrilled to hear Luis provided clear, encouraging instruction and helped your daughter feel confident behind the wheel. Congratulations to her on passing her driving test on the first try. We'll be sure to share your kind words with Luis!
We appreciate your review and kind words!
DO NOT GIVE THIS COMPANY YOUR MONEY OR TIME! First, they cancelled my daughter’s final behind the wheel lesson and gave me a make up time which we accepted. Then we arrived and no one was there. I called and called and tried to make another appointment, but they said our time to use the sessions had expired (their fault). After over an hour of back and forth with the corporate number, they finally gave me a credit to book the lesson. Only to find no lessons were available for months. That led to 2 more hours of the phone. We finally finished the course. Now, on my daughter’s birthday, we woke up early to make an appointment at the DMV. We arrive and have all of our documentation only to be told that Coastline never submitted her certificate of completion and it is not in the State of IL system. They say their offices open at 9 am but we still cannot get in touch with anyone other than their ai assistant who is of no help. We will likely not be allowed to use our appointment and now have to take time off work to take her to get her license. I am beyond frustrated with this expensive and disorganized corporation.
Thank you for sharing your feedback, Katy. We appreciated the opportunity to speak with you directly and better understand your concerns. We understand how frustrating it can be when plans change unexpectedly, especially when it impacts an important milestone like earning a driver’s license. We’re glad we were able to work together on a resolution and provide a complimentary road test for your daughter. We look forward to seeing you soon and supporting her through this final step of her driving journey.
Very informative and helpful, I was able to learn a lot more from Michael and gain more experience in driving
We are happy to hear Michael's guidance helped you learn and gain valuable driving experience, Kelly!
Valenzia R. was a very calm instructor that provided constructive feedback when necessary. She was a great resource to have during the stressful experience of learning how to drive. The techniques provided have been very intuitive and have improved my driving substantially.
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We're glad Valenzia's calm approach and constructive feedback made learning to drive less stressful.
Tirzah. F was my instructor and I enjoyed all the lessons I had with her :) She helped me become a better driver and gave me lots of knowledge about driving and how to navigate the car. It was very easy to learn things about driving and the car because she gave good analogies that helped me understand!
We are ecstatic to hear Tirzah's analogies and guidance made learning to drive easy. Thank you, Anastasia!
I had a great lesson today thanks to Mr. Christopher, he was benevolent throughout the lesson and i was taught a lot of things that I was lacking in. Again, I deeply appreciate his patience and generosity towards me and the other student while driving.
We are privileged to hear this. Mr. Christopher's patience and generosity reflect what we strive for. Thank you, Siham!
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