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Call Us: 888.978.7299 | Email Us: info@primodriving.com
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Primo Driving Schools,
now part of Coastline Academy
Since the 1980's Westwood has been a hub for safe driving in the Los Angeles Area. Originally home to Westwood Driving Schools (est. 1979), Primo Driving Schools continued Westwood's tradition of thoughtful instruction, quality customer service, and outstanding value through 2025 when Primo joined Coastline Academy.
Coastline Academy is proud to bring the quality and resources of the largest driving school in the United States to bolster the talented local team at Primo.
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Serving Los Angeles' Families, Teens, Adults & Seniors
500+ Five Star Reviews, 4000 Alumni on the roads
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Driving Lessons
Experience private instruction with the best in Los Angeles and the Valley. Our instructors undergo more training than any others in Los Angeles, and have the customer satisfaction to support it with hundreds of 5-star reviews.
Enjoy pick-up and drop-off across LA and the SFV complementary with any lesson package.
Focus on any individual skills and begin from any skill level with our adaptive curriculum developed with the help of experts in driver training, risk management, social sciences and education.
1 Lesson
Suggested for established drivers who would like to practice a single skill (freeway, parking, defensive driving). Or seniors looking to get a refresher course.
3 Lessons
Completes the DMV minimum for instruction required for teens who are testing before their 18th birthday - Learn more about DMV requirements for teens here.
5 Lessons
The most popular quantity of lessons across our students' time with Primo, allows time to develop lifelong habits of safe driving while also practicing freeways, canyons, and parking.
10 Lessons
Best for anxious drivers, those with specialized learning needs and teens who wish to get exposure to all times and conditions on the road.
Helping hundreds of students prepare for DMV Tests
Schedule a Road Test, Permit Tutoring, & Senior Tests
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Road Test Service
Need a car for the DMV test? Primo has taken hundreds of students to the DMV test, and helped them prepare to pass on their first try!
We handle everything from scheduling your test with the DMV and your instructor, to check-in on the day of.
Get picked up an hour before your scheduled test, use the hour to get to the DMV and become acquainted to the vehicle, and then relax as you are seamlessly guided through the check-in process.
Permit Test Tutoring
Get one-on-one tutoring for the multiple choice knowledge test with expert educators, driving instructors and more.
RoadScholars, our partner program, serves as a private, tailored tutoring program for any person looking to get a better base of information and attempt the DMV knowledge test.
Sessions are in one hour increments and available to anyone in California via Zoom. Schedule online and get matched with a tutor to begin.
Senior Evaluations
Primo is proud to assist seniors in our community in making informed decisions on their ability to continue driving safely.
Seniors and their families can expect compassionate, safe and honest evaluations of driving skills with one hour evaluations beginning and ending at our office in Westwood Village.
Using a combination of physical, memory based, and cognitive assessments, safe driving skills can be assessed and plans of action can be developed.
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Stick Shift Driving Lessons
No one teaches stick shift quite like Primo. With actual driving instructors licensed by the DMV, you aren't limited to parking lots or private roads. Build your skills in real time, with real scenarios to get yourself comfortable. No additional insurance required.
Our stick shift program is trusted by our partners at UCLA Environmental Health and Safety and continues to earn praise from hundreds of drivers who develop new skills in manual transmission.
Already an expert? So was performance driver Heather Pupecki, which is why we collaborated with her to develop our thrilling Stick Shift Adventure Course - an advanced training program for seasoned vets!
1 Lesson
Suggested for drivers with some knowledge of manual transmission and want to refresh their skills. Some of our students do pick up the skill from scratch in one lesson!
3 Lessons
The best way to learn manual transmission in Los Angeles, three 2-hour lessons allow you to build your skills from scratch and execute them on the open road. Drive a stick shift on the freeway, learn to park, and develop advanced skills.
Advanced Course
A challenging and exciting Adventure through the canyons of Los Angeles. Practice downshifting, hill starts, rev matching and more with licensed experts. This course is available a-la-carte or as an add-on to stick shift lessons.