36 Hour AAA Driver Education Program
ONLY $475.00 *** fee for the Preeminent Driver Training Course in East Tennessee
++ Gasoline Surcharge (see below)
Why is Drivers Education Important?
It is crucial that new drivers have a good theoretical base of knowledge to draw on. Not all students learn at the same pace. We let students that can move through the classroom quickly do so. Some of those can complete their 30 hours and retain the material in a couple weeks. With our flexible schedule students that are motivated to finish quickly may be able to finish in 2 to 3 weeks WITHOUT tying up 4 Saturdays in a row! However some students cannot learn the material by “speeding” them through the classroom. If your student requires more time they can move at the pace that best suits their learning style. Your child is much more valuable to us than that. That is why we continue to strive to offer a more flexible classroom schedule. We work with students to make sure they learn and retain this knowledge. (click here to see our “Philosophy on Teen Drivers Education”)
30 Hours Classroom:
Orientations every 10 days. With our flexible classroom times you choose when you come to class. Students that can move through the classroom quickly do so, those that need more time can take their time. The cost is the same! We want your child to learn all they can about driving to be safe. While making it as easy on your schedule as possible. Call us and we can explain how we can accommodate your busy student’s schedule without tying up all their Saturdays, (865) 691-1813. The most flexible program in the area. All students move at their own pace. Special needs students as well as young adults are welcome.
Students may choose to wait to start the program after they have reached the age of 15. Remember you will be required to hold your permit for 180 days. Please factor this in as you plan, if you are targeting a specific date to get your license.
6 Hours Private Driving:
Students are driven after the classroom is completed, in the same order that they finish classes. Students are driven for 3 sessions 2-Hour each sessions, and the State Skills (Road) Test can be given on the last lesson. Remember you must hold you permit for 180 day and be 16 to apply for your license after testing with us. Test scores will be valid for 90 days from the date the test is administered. Free pick-up and return for driving lessons*.
Click here for Dates and to Register for Driver’s Education.
We are DTTP 3rd party testers
Per State of TN DTTP, no schools will offer knowledge test after 1/15/2018. Sorry for this inconvenience but this is the DTTP’s decision and completely out our hands. Contact TN Dept. of Safety DTTP division to ask any questions. (615) 251-5106. To take the test for the knowledge/permit students must do that with the Department of Safety Driver Services Division. These tests are currently either available at their facility or on line through their website.
Click Here to Download Tennessee Driver Handbook
Practice for your written test at link below,
http://dmv-permit-test.com/ (This link is not affiliated with TN department of safety)
Students who are 15 years and 6 months of age and successfully complete this 36 hour Driver Education Course can test for their Driving (road skills test) with us at Drive-Rite Driving School. This is included in the cost of the 36 Hour Drivers Education Program**
NEW HARDSHIP LICENSE REQUIREMENT BY STATE
September 1st, 2023 the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is requiring all students 14 years old that may wish to obtain their Hardship License, and need to attend Driver Education Course, must first obtain a Pending Letter stating they have applied and have been approved for a Hardship License.
No teens will be allowed to attend the driving school Driver Education Course without first submitting the pending letter from the State of Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security. A copy of this letter must remain in the students file for 5 years after completing the Driver Education Course. As in the past hardship students must do their skills test (driving test) at any State of TN Driver Services Center, we are not allowed to administer these skill tests.
NO EXCEPTIONS
All Instructors are Certified by the TN. Dept. of Safety.
The above 30 Classroom & 6 Driving Course Qualifies for Insurance Discount when available. Check with your provider.
Students must be able to speak and understand English fluently. This is a safety issue and is an absolute must.
*Pick-up and return, for driving portion, in Knox/Blount Co. areas.
**State Skills (Road) Test can ONLY be given to students who are enrolled and complete the 36 hour Driver Education Program. Students have 1 year (12 months) from when they start to complete this course, if they intend to participate in the DTTP testing. (We can not and will not test anyone who does not complete the 36 hour Driver Education Program as specified by TN Dept. of Safety & Homeland Security, DTTP Program Regulations)