Driver Ed FAQ

Once you've finished the 30 hours of classroom instruction, you'll move on to schedule your 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training with one of our certified instructors. After successfully completing your driving lessons and meeting all course requirements, you'll be eligible to schedule your Road Skills Test with Elevate Driving Academy.

When you pass the test, you'll receive the necessary paperwork to take to the DMV, where you can apply for and receive your official driver's license.

Our classroom portion includes 30 hours of instruction.

Yes. Once you have completed the class, you can schedule your driving lessons through our website.

Students cannot and should not miss class. If any necessary absence occurs during the classroom portion of instruction, the student must contact our office to arrange a makeup date and time to complete the in-class portion of the driver's education course. Students are strongly encouraged not to miss a class as rescheduling is difficult and maybe weeks later.

All students must obtain a TIP (Temporary Instruction Permit) card from an actual state Office of Motor Vehicle location to attend driver's ed.

If you fail to show up for a lesson or do not cancel or reschedule on our website at least 24 hours in advance, you will be charged a $30 late cancellation fee.

At this time we do not.

Visa, Mastercard, Discover Card, or American Express.

You can reset your username or password on our website by clicking the "Forgot your Username or Password?" link on the login page.

Each student is required to be at least 14 years and 9 months of age, entering the 9th grade or higher and provide parental/guardian (domiciliary parent) authorization to be enrolled in the course.

The completion time depends on age, scheduling flexibility, and instructor availability. Typically, each student is done with the classroom portion and behind-the-wheel lessons within eight weeks.

All students (17 years and under) must obtain a TIP card from an actual state Office of Motor Vehicle location to attend driver's ed. The purpose of the temporary instructional permit card is to verify the student's identity and to address any sort of medical conditions that could prevent a person from being in the driver's seat of a vehicle.

Our vehicles have safety features (passenger brake, passenger mirror, student driver signs, etc.) that don't come in standard cars.

This depends on your scheduling flexibility and instructor availability. You can take one 2-hour behind-the-wheel lesson each day and schedule up to three driving lessons in advance. You must have one practice day between lessons. So, you could schedule Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Once you complete Monday's lesson, you could schedule another upcoming lesson.

Log in to your student account on our website. Choose an available time and your preferred instructor.

No, you are covered under our commercial insurance during all behind-the-wheel training.

No, our vehicles have safety features (passenger brake, passenger mirror, student driver signs, etc.) that don't come in standard cars.

Yes, each of our instructors is licensed by the state to teach classroom and behind-the-wheel training to all age groups.

Should you need to reschedule a lesson, you may do so by logging into your account on our website. You must cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a $50 late cancellation fee.

No - your behind-the-wheel lessons are one-on-one with a certified instructor. This personalized approach ensures you get individual attention, focused coaching, and a comfortable learning environment tailored to your pace and skill level.

Our scheduling software lets you see all available driving lessons and who is teaching them. You may choose the same instructor for each lesson if they are open or try a different instructor.

Our scheduling software lets you see all available driving lessons and who is teaching them. If your preferred instructor is open, you can select them for a lesson.

During your behind-the-wheel lessons, you'll gain the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to become a safe, confident, and responsible driver. Our instructors make sure you understand not just how to drive - but how to drive safely and smartly in real-world situations.

Currently we do not offer that service.

You can start driving lessons anytime with a valid TIP or driver's license. You can schedule driving lessons on our website once registered and paid in full. If you are under 18, you must complete the driver's ed class before starting behind-the-wheel lessons.