Business Details
32 Years
experience
East Coast Driving School in Princeton, NJ
East Coast Driving School has been dedicated to safe and professional driver education since 1994. Our New Jersey State Licensed instructors bring over 18 years of combined experience, offering comprehensive behind-the-wheel instruction for teens and adults. We maintain dual control late-model vehicles and provide door-to-door service across Central New Jersey. Our certified instructors, who undergo thorough background checks, specialize in teaching special-needs students and have helped generations of drivers gain confidence. We offer flexible scheduling with extended weekend hours to accommodate busy lifestyles.Our curriculum includes six-hour programs, written test preparation, and road-test review lessons designed to meet state requirements. As active community members since 1996, we support local youth athletics and charitable initiatives. Our Princeton location serves as a hub for driver education in Mercer, Burlington, Somerset, Ocean, and Monmouth counties. We maintain affiliations with the New Jersey Driving School Associations and hold License #224-94s. Our commitment to quality instruction has made us the preferred choice for parents and students seeking professional driving education.
Services
Driving Lessons
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
Road-Test Review
Written Test Prep
Defensive Driving
Senior Evaluations
Details
- Year established: 1994
Highlights and features
- We have 18+ years of experience in professional driver education
- Our instructors are New Jersey State Certified with background checks
- We offer door-to-door service with dual-control late-model vehicles
- Specialized instruction for special-needs students available
- Active community involvement since 1996 through youth programs
Associations and certifications
- New Jersey Driving School Associations
Services
Behind-the-Wheel Instruction
Our certified instructors provide personalized driving instruction using dual-control vehicles. Lessons focus on developing safe driving habits, mastering road rules, and building confidence through real-world scenarios. Available for both teens and adults with flexible scheduling options.
Six-Hour Program
State-mandated program includes three two-hour driving sessions covering permit acquisition, written exams, and insurance certification. Designed for 16-17 year olds with experienced instructors who specialize in teen driver education and special-needs instruction.
Road-Test Review
Comprehensive review sessions prepare students for official driving exams. Instructors cover parallel parking, three-point turns, speed control, and sign recognition. Includes practice with official test routes and vehicle familiarization.
Written Test Prep
Visual learning materials and tutorial classes help students master NJ driving manual content. Instructors break down complex topics into digestible lessons, focusing on road signs, traffic laws, and safe driving practices for permit exams.
Defensive Driving
Advanced driving courses teach risk assessment and collision avoidance techniques. Curriculum covers adverse weather driving, distracted driving prevention, and emergency response training to improve overall road safety awareness.
Questions
What driving programs do you offer for teens?
We offer a complete six-hour program for 16-17 year olds including permit acquisition, three two-hour driving lessons, and insurance certification. Our instructors specialize in teen driver education.
Are your instructors certified by the state?
Yes, all our instructors are New Jersey State Certified and undergo thorough background checks. They have extensive experience teaching both standard and special-needs students.
Do you provide transportation for lessons?
Yes, we offer door-to-door service with dual-control late-model vehicles. Our fleet includes specially equipped cars for special-needs student instruction.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Mercer, Burlington, Somerset, Ocean, and Monmouth counties with primary locations in Princeton and Allentown, New Jersey.
Do you offer weekend lesson hours?
Yes, we have extended weekend hours with lessons available Saturday 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM and Sunday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
What payment methods do you accept?
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Reviews (2)
Kris
May 19, 2021
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Everyone is so friendly, helpful and accommodating at East Coast. Raymond was my sons driving instructor and he was so kind, and very gracious to my son. He went above and beyond. We're very pleased with our experience at East Coast!
Shaun Neiderman
Mar 29, 2021
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Critical:Communication, Professionalism, Quality, Value you would think they could answer a phone or contact you my sons test is Tommrow and the company has not called or answered phone in a week
