ADULT PROGRAM INFORMATION
I.
Classroom & Behind-The-Wheel - Driver Ed Program
Teenagers under the age of
18 are required by state law to pass both a 30-hour classroom and a 6-hour
behind-the-wheel course. In addition to this, they must complete a minimum
of 50 hours of practice driving. Compared to adults, is it no wonder
that the passing rate for teens is very high!
Adults may join this
program with our approval.
Cost for this program is $412 + tax ($431.41), when registered at least ten days
prior to start of class. Otherwise it is $435 + tax ($455.50).
II.
Behind the Wheel Only - Driver Ed Program
The great majority of
adults take this program. Everything is taught on the road.
FAQ’s
1.
How long is
each session?
Two hours. The reason is that part of your
session time is taken up by driving from the starting point to a predetermined
location and back again. Each session is designed to work on specific driving
tasks at locations that are best suitable.
2.
How much do
you charge?
$47.50/hour or $95.00/lesson(2 hours).
3.
Can we use your vehicle for the road test?
A. Yes. However, you need to inform us of this at or before your first
lesson. Appointments normally need to be made approximately 3-7 weeks in advance. Appointments at the main DMV normally run 2-4 weeks ahead of time. The
charge for this is approximately 2 ½ - 3½ hours (depending on travel time to and
from DMV), which includes pick-up and drop-off, use of car, advising, 30-90
minutes of pre-test driving, the actual time to do the road test, and other
related matters.
B.
What if I just want to rent your car for the road test only? We
still need to pre-qualify you with one lesson prior to the road test. We could
arrange it to be on the same day prior to your appointment. Your cost would range between
$185-$240. Note that if we feel your
driving is not up to par, then you will have to reschedule your road test appointment.
Please note additional fees of $8.00 for the road test and $12 for driver
license.
4.
How many
lessons/hours do I need to take to get my license? Now this is a loaded
question!
A.
If you have never driven
before, we recommend 10 hours of
lessons. During the 10 hours, we will cover the same ADTSEA curriculum
that we teach the minors under 18 year of age in 6 hours (They have the added benefit of
30 hours of classroom instruction). This curriculum includes but is not limited
to learning to: brake and accelerate smoothly, make safe good turns, safely
negotiate intersections, perform all types of parking, do safe lane changing,
execute proper strategies for freeway on and off ramps as well as freeway
driving, exercise defensive driving techniques in different driving situations,
and most importantly developing a recognition of potentially high-risk
situations ahead of time.
i.
Assuming that you will not be practice driving outside of each lesson, it
normally requires an average of 4 additional hours of lessons to be ready for
the road test.
ii.
For some people it requires 8-12
additional hours of lessons, depending on their coordination and God-given
abilities.
iii.
If you are foreign, it often
times requires additional hours of lessons to get better acquainted with our
traffic laws and roadway systems.
iv.
If you are able to practice drive
several times outside of each lesson, then 10 hours of lessons should suffice.
B. If you have already driven
several hours, we will customize our
lessons to your needs to be able to pass the road test. After the first session
we will give you an evaluation of what you need to work on and how many hours of
lessons we feel you will need to be test ready.
C. If your goal is to have an
awareness and be confident in your driving abilities, we will work with you
to overcome your fears and difficulties about driving. We have had a
number of students who have far exceeded the minimum amount of lessons to get
their license. The reason was because they had no one to practice with
outside each lesson and would be driving solo once they obtained their driver's
license. Because of the extra lessons, they were much more seasoned than most
new licensed drivers. We have also had licensed drivers who were afraid
and lacked confidence take these lessons to become aware and confident drivers.
5.
Do you know the routes of the test sites?
Yes! On at least one of the sessions, we will
drive the test site routes and surrounding roads to make you familiar with the
area.
6.
What are my chances of passing on the first attempt?
The following list is in order of the highest
percentage in the 90+% to the lowest percentage of approximately 50-70%.
