Our Vermont licensed driver education programs teach students the rules of the road while they gain the confidence to apply those skills behind the wheel with a highly skilled educator.

Students enrolled at Upper Valley Driving Academy learn that the choices they make today result in the consequences of tomorrow. We hope that students making healthy choices behind the wheel could lead to a lifetime of collision-free driving.

  • Driver Education for Young Adult Vermont Residents

    Vermont-permitted students will receive:

    • 30 hours of classroom instruction
    • 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
    • 6 hours of in-car observation

    You must be 15 years of age and have your Learner's Permit on the first day of class.

    Only fully paid students are guaranteed a space in the class. If you do not pay online when you register, you may lose your spot in the course if the class fills with paid students before your payment is received. Payments sent via mail could take 7-10 days to arrive. Please ensure your payment is made on time.

    You must sign up with your student's NON-school email address (personal email) to access Google Classroom at registration. 

     
  • Driver Education for Young Adult Vermont Residents with Vouchers

    Vermont-permitted students will receive:

    • 30 hours of classroom instruction
    • 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
    • 6 hours of in-car observation

    You must be 15 years of age and have your Learner's Permit on the first day of class.

    Only fully paid students are guaranteed a space in the class. If you do not pay online when you register, you may lose your spot in the course if the class fills with paid students before your payment is received. Payments sent via mail could take 7-10 days to arrive. Please be sure your payment is timely.

    Vouchered Students will submit a copy of their school-issued payment voucher.

    You will be required to bring your original voucher on the first day of class to be collected. Do not mail your voucher to avoid it being lost in the mail. Feel free to make a copy for your records.

    You must sign up with a NON-school email address (personal email) to access Google Classroom at registration.

     
  • DMV Road Skills Test for Young Adult Vermont Residents

    You are choosing to participate in the Third Party Road Testing Process. In doing so, a candidate will take their road test in their home community, with an instructor they are familiar with, and in a vehicle they have previously practiced. Upon successful completion, the newly licensed driver will proceed to the VT DMV to have their picture taken, their eyes examined, and prove their identity.

     

Virtual-Hybrid Zoom Class for Vermont Residents

Upper Valley Driving Academy Vermont

Mar 14 - May 31
8:30 am
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🚗 Spring Driver Education Built for Busy Teens. Designed for Real Life. Our Spring Driver Education course meets on Sunday mornings to support students with demanding schedules. This format works especially well for student-athletes, honors and AP students, and teens with jobs or extracurricular commitments, allowing them to complete driver education without competing with weekday demands. 📅 Live Virtual Classes (Zoom) Sundays 8:30-10:30 a.m. Tentative Dates: March: 14, 15, 22, 29 April: 12, 19, 20, 22 (school break weekdays), 24, 26 May: 3, 10, 17, 23, 31 All classes are live, instructor-led, and interactive. 📍 Mandatory In-Person Orientation Students and at least one parent/guardian must attend 🗓 Saturday, March 14 🕣 8:30 a.m. 📍 St. Johnsbury Academy - South Church Basement Classroom 🚘 Behind-the-Wheel Driving Driving sessions are scheduled individually. Pick-up & drop-off locations: • St. Johnsbury Academy • Lyndon area • Oxbow High School

Jun 6 - Jul 17
8:30 am
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🚗 Summer Driver Education Built for Busy Teens. Designed for Real Life. Our Summer Driver Education program is intentionally scheduled to support today's busy teens and families. Our class schedule allows students to complete driver education without competing with work or extracurricular commitments. 📅 Live Virtual Classes (Zoom) All sessions are live, instructor-led, and interactive. June Class Dates • 6, 8 • 10, 12 • 15, 17, 19 • 22, 24, 26, 29 July Class Dates • 1, 6, 8, 17 📍 Mandatory In-Person Orientation Students and at least one parent/guardian must attend 🗓 Saturday, June 6 🕣 8:30 a.m. 📍 St. Johnsbury Academy - South Church Basement Classroom 🚘 Behind-the-Wheel Driving Driving sessions are scheduled individually with the instructor. Pick-Up & Drop-Off Locations • St. Johnsbury Academy • Lyndon area • Oxbow High School