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Our Driving Programs in Stamford, CT

Our Programs in Fairfield County, CT

Attending a driving class at the Driver Education Center can help you learn how to be safer on the streets in and around Stamford, CT. Our drivers education school is locally owned and operated, and we aim to provide clients who reside and work in our community with educational courses designed to increase their knowledge of road rules and regulations.
In order to cater to the unique demands of our diverse clientele, we offer both English and Spanish drivers education courses. When you choose to let our highly experienced master instructors teach you, we're confident you'll appreciate our:
  • Quick responses
  • Exam preparation methods
Rather than trying to learn about vehicle and road safety solely from a book or online sources, see how the team from the Driver Education Center can provide you with in-person support and guidance.
We offer quality driving classes to clients throughout Fairfield County, each of which includes a mandatory 8-hour drug and alcohol segment. Call us today to schedule an appointment or to learn more about what we can do for you. We're open during conventional weekday hours as well as on weekends.

30-Hour Classroom Drivers Education School

Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires 30 hours of classroom instruction to eventually obtain your driver’s license. Only students who have completed the full driver’s education program will be eligible to take the license test after holding their permit for a minimum of 120 days. These education programs include the following:
  • 8-Hour Drug and Alcohol Safety Course 
  • 2-Hour Parent Class
  • 8-Hour Behind-The-Wheel Training Program 
Our classroom schedule runs in two-hour increments for a total of 15 classes. If classes are missed during any given session, those missed classes can be “made-up” during the following session. There is no time limit to complete this program. If you have any questions, feel free to call us during regular business hours.
Points to keep in mind:
  • Anyone who has completed a commercial driver’s education program may be eligible for insurance discounts. Please check with your Independent Agent or Insurance Carrier for discount information and eligibility.
  • A learner’s permit is not required for classroom instruction, only behind-the-wheel instruction.
 

Behind-The-Wheel Training Program

The DMV requires eight hours of behind-the-wheel training, along with 30 hours of classroom instruction for eligibility to test 120 days from the learner’s permit issue date. Behind-the-wheel training runs in two-hour increments for a total of four two-hour driving lessons. These lessons are included as part of the Full Teen Driving Package or they can be purchased separately as individual lessons. If you only choose our 30-Hour Teen Classroom Package, the Behind-The-Wheel Training Program must be purchased separately. 
*Teen Drivers must present their valid Connecticut Learner’s Permit to the instructor prior to starting a behind-the-wheel session
For safety reasons, we only offer pick-up/drop-off services at your teen drivers high school and at our main office located at 205 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901. 
Due to the nature of our back-to-back scheduling system, there will be a delay in returning the student immediately following the lesson. The instructor picks up the next student scheduled and then drops off the previous. If we are delayed in getting to the point of pickup, the lost time will be made up either at the end of that same lesson, or at a later date. 
If you are going to be delayed, please try to notify us in a timely manner so that we can adjust our schedule. If you are going to be delayed by more than 15 minutes, a $35 charge will be incurred to complete the lesson that day if it is possible to do so. 
A 24-hour notice of cancellation is required for behind-the-wheel training. If you fail to give DEC timely notice of cancellation, fail to show up for a scheduled behind-the-wheel lesson or forget your learner’s permit, a $35.00 charge will be incurred to reschedule the appointment.
 

8-Hour Drug & Alcohol/Safe Driving Practices Program

The State of Connecticut DMV mandates eight hours of classroom training for adults (18+) that are first-time driver’s license applicants, and for teens who are 16-17 years old and do not wish to take the full Driver’s Education Program.
Insurance discounts are not available for this program. Students must hold their permit for a minimum of 180 days in order to be eligible for license testing.
DMV License Testing
For first-time test takers, you can contact the State of Connecticut Department of Motor Vehicles at 800-842-8222 to schedule your road test appointment. 
Adult/Teen drivers must perform two hours of behind-the-wheel training with a commercial driving school to be eligible to use a driving school vehicle for their license test. 
The fee is $70.00 for teen drivers that have completed our full teen driver’s education package, or who have completed two hours of behind-the-wheel training with our school. The fee is $380.00 for adult drivers. This includes two hours of behind-the-wheel instruction and use of our vehicle at a Connecticut DMV facility for your road test.
Adult/Teen drivers must perform two hours of behind-the-wheel training with a commercial driving school to be eligible to use a driving school vehicle for their license test. 
The fee is $70.00 for teen drivers that have completed our full teen driver’s education package, or who have completed two hours of behind-the-wheel training with our school. The fee is $380.00 for adult drivers. This includes two hours of behind-the-wheel instruction and use of our vehicle at a Connecticut DMV facility for your road test.
Activity Cancellations 
Upon threat of inclement weather, please tune-in to WVIT/NBC30 (channel 4 on most cable subscriptions), or go online to http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/ and click on “School Closings/Cancellations” for information.
Behind-the-wheel and classroom instruction will be suspended if road conditions become too dangerous. When any behind-the-wheel training session is cancelled, we will call to reschedule that lesson. For classroom training sessions, the cancelled class will be made up in the following session’s schedule.
Upon threat of inclement weather, please tune-in to WVIT/NBC30(channel 4 on most cable subscriptions),or go online to http://www.nbcconnecticut.com/ and click on “School Closings/Cancellations” for information.
Behind-the-wheel and classroom instruction will be suspended if road conditions become too dangerous. When any behind-the-wheel training session is cancelled, we will call to reschedule that lesson. For classroom training sessions, the cancelled class will be made up in the following session’s schedule.
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REVIEWS
  • I learned to drive with Shaun last year, and passed first time! Shaun was super knowledgeable, supportive, and really great at keeping me focused (as I was a very nervous student!) when I would get flustered. Overall a great experience and I'd recommend Shaun to anyone who is nervous about starting driving!
    -Stephanie Kerridge 01/2022
  • The instructor was very patient with me. He made sure , I felt comfortable behind the wheel. Answered all my questions. Great place to learn how to drive
    - Yvette Marun 02/2022
  • My driving instructor was very thorough and patient in his instruction, and my time spent was worthwhile. Got my license with no problem.
    -Matthew Hester 02/2022
  • A smooth and pleasant experience! Will definitely recommend to friends and family. Instructor was very nice, courteous and knowledgeable.
    - ROBERT RIVERA. 10/15/2017
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