Riverside, Connecticut's #1 Driving School Since 1951
Dear Parent/Student:
Thank you for your interest in our Full Driver Education Program. Our objective is to fulfill the standards set by the State of Connecticut. This program consists of 28 hours of classroom instruction, 2hour parent/student session, and 8 hours of behind the wheel instruction. By taking this course, students may apply for their license 4 months from their permit date, which can be recognized for an insurance discount. Students will receive the State of Connecticut Drivers Education Certificate upon completion of course.
Online Classroom Instruction: Classroom instruction will begin once students are registered and are 16 years of age. There are only 4 components to each chapter. Reading, short films, quiz, and sign off portion for each chapter. Students can complete one chapter a day if it’s a regular school day. If there is no school (weekends-holiday’s) they can do more than one chapter. All classes must be completed before scheduling 8 hours of behind the wheel training.
**Parent/Student Classroom: As part of the driver’s education class, parents must now complete a course with their son/daughter that will be sent through the email you provide us. This class goes over the laws of the road for teenagers once they receive their license, and short films.
Behind the Wheel Training: Although students may start classroom without a permit at 16, they must have their learner’s permit to begin driving. All lesson will start and end at Tom’s Driving School. Driving lessons may be scheduled by calling our office.
Cancellations, for any reason, must be made 48 hours in advance, or there may be a charge for the time reserved.
**Testing for License: When all DMV and Tom’s Driving School requirements have been fulfilled, Off-Site testing for a Connecticut Driver’s License is available at Tom’s for an additional fee of $225.00. An inspector from DMV administers the road exam, using Tom’s car only. Off-Site testing is done twice a month and pre-registration is required. Space is limited. You must have your application in 3 weeks before your test date. The application can be sent by email or given to them by the driving instructor before or after their scheduled lesson.
Pricing: The cost for the full driver’s education program is $950.00. Additional hours of driving can be purchased at $90.00 an hour.