Why Might Individual Driving Lessons Be Right for You?
  • You didn’t learn to drive as a teenager and need a car to get to work.
  • You ARE a teen and you’re not trying to get a junior operator’s license, maybe because you’re almost 18.*
  • You have a license but need to refresh your driving skills.
  • You lack the confidence or calm of a relative or friend to teach you.
  • You don’t have a vehicle and can’t get one without a license.
  • You want a tutorial on DMV requirements before taking the road test.
  • You grew up in the city and need a car for country living.
  • You let your license expire.
  • You want to maximize in-vehicle instruction and not spend time in a classroom.
Lesson Details Including Covid Precautions
  • 1.5-hour lesson in Brattleboro, mostly once a week.  Car windows open, N95 provided.
  • $120 per lesson ($80 per hour).  With a 9-hour package of six lessons, $650 is payable in advance or, for individuals paying out of pocket, the last lesson costs $50.  It’s $70 off the hourly rate either way.  Readiness to take the DMV roadtest and solo varies after six lessons.  Please inquire about rates to neighboring towns.
  • Eligible for VSAC funding.
  • NOW SCHEDULING LESSONS for SPRING 2024, limited availability.
    • To sign up, e-mail SVDS at newfaner@yahoo.com with clear photos of your Vt permit (or email receipt) and vax card showing post 9/12/2023 covid shot per CDC recommendation; eligibility limited to vaxed licensees and Vermont driver’s permit holders.  Also provide your general availability.  Obtain permit online; prepare for test by using excellent tutorial at drivevt.vermont.gov
    •   *Teens seeking junior operator’s licenses are required to take a certified 30-hour course with an additional 12 hours in-vehicle; sorry, lessons can’t be substituted.  SVDS does not administer DMV roadtests.