Your Path to Safer Driving Starts Here
At Gundersen Driving School, we provide comprehensive driver education designed for every stage of life. Our mission is to build confident, skilled, and safety-conscious drivers in Goleta and throughout Santa Barbara County.
Driving Education for All Ages
From teenagers preparing for their first permit to adults seeking to refine their skills, our patient, professional instructors tailor lessons to meet individual needs and California DMV requirements.
Defensive Driving for Safer Roads
Our DMV-approved defensive driving courses go beyond the basics. Learn proactive hazard recognition, collision avoidance techniques, and strategies that can help reduce points on your driving record.
Located conveniently at 5730 Hollister Ave, Goleta, CA 93117, we are your local partner for mastering the road. Ready to begin your journey?
Serving Goleta & Santa Barbara County
We provide driving lessons and defensive driving courses for residents across the region.
What We Offer
At Gundersen Driving School, we provide comprehensive, DMV-approved driver education designed for safety and success. Our programs are tailored to meet the needs of Goleta and Santa Barbara County residents.
Standard Driving Lessons
Master the fundamentals of safe vehicle operation. Our patient instructors cover everything from basic controls and traffic laws to parking and highway driving, preparing you thoroughly for your DMV road test.
Defensive Driving Courses
Go beyond the basics and learn proactive safety techniques. This DMV-approved course focuses on hazard recognition, collision avoidance, and managing adverse conditions, which may help reduce points on your driving record.
Teen Driver Education
A specialized program for new drivers aged 15-18. We build confidence and instill safe habits from the start, combining permit test preparation with extensive behind-the-wheel training focused on responsible decision-making.
Ready to start your journey to safer driving? Call us directly to discuss your needs and schedule your first lesson.
Hours: Mon-Wed 10:00 am - 7:00 pm
Ready to Start Your Driving Journey?
Getting started with professional driving instruction in Goleta is simple. Call us today to discuss your needs and schedule your first lesson.
Speak directly with our team
(805) 448-6674
We're here to answer your questions about driving lessons, defensive driving courses, and DMV test preparation. Our patient instructors are ready to help you build confidence behind the wheel.