Classes & Training

Equivalent classroom time to all public school programs, with the convenience of home based study and the advantage of private in-car instruction.

• 6 Total Hours Private In-Car Defensive Driver Training
• 30 Hours of Home Correspondence Study
  • AAA How to Drive ONLINE – 25hrs online
  • teenSMART Crash Avoidance Program – 5hrs total time

Certificate of Completion issued only upon successfully completing all How to Drive tests and teenSMART. Completing the 6/30 course may qualify your teen for an insurance discount (varies by carrier)

Suncoast Defensive Driving is proud to offer AAA’s How to Drive online program which aims to ensure that safe driving habits are developed and maintained for life. As a leader in driver safety for more than 75 years, you can trust AAA to help keep drivers safe.Course Features:
This 25 hour course features:
Convenient and self-paced delivery
The most up-to-date information from scientifically validated sources
Innovative delivery including video, synchronous presentations, simulations and interactive exercises to enhance content retention

$750

• 9 Total Hours Private In-Car Defensive Driver Training
• Includes, six (6) ninety (90) minute in-car lessons

$860

A great program for those families seeking 2 students per training session.  While one student is behind the wheel for 1 hour, the other student is fully engaged and observing, effectively giving the students 12 hours of training on the road.

• 6 Total Hours of Behind The Wheel Defensive Driving Training Per Student
• 6 Total Hours of Observation
• Includes, six (6) two (2) hour sessions

$1100

• Complete the Advanced Driver Improvement Course (ADI)
  Online ($99)
• Complete 4hrs of Behind The Wheel  Instruction
  • Two (2) two hour sessions

$500 + $99 for *Advanced Driver Improvement Course (ADI)

This is not a 3rd party test.

• We make the appointment and confirm paperwork.
• If you pass, your drivers licensed is issued on the spot.
• 3^rd Party testing requires a second trip the Tax Collector to get your license and the risk of being re-tested while there.

We’ll pick you up, be there for moral and practical support and drive you home, taking your test in the car you trained in is very helpful. We can bring students from any county for testing.

* Must complete one of our training courses or take 1 session for test prep and evaluate your skills

Meet us at the tax collector: $160
Sarasota (University to Laurel Rd): $175
Manatee County (University to SR64): $185
North Port, West Bradenton and North River: $200

• Some students may require additional training beyond the 6 or 9 hours. In most parts of the world, 20 hours of in-car training is required! Our suggestion – your option.

$175 per additional 90 minute lesson

Brush your skills up with a professional instructor and learn new techniques for mature drivers. A 6hr classroom course gives you a discount on insurance, but private in-car training can keep you driving longer and safer, not to mention saving on insurance deductibles and potential licensing issues.All sessions are private with pickup and drop off at home.
Private and confidential, no reporting to licensing bureaus.
1.5hr session – $150

• Our Adult Driving Evaluation is the most comprehensive senior driving review available. It’s designed for the licensed senior driver seeking a refresher or assessment of behind the wheel performance and general driving health.
• A 1 hour session in our training car will identify strengths and weaknesses in practical road and driving situations.
• AAA Roadwise Review, a state-of-the-art, computer-based screening tool is now part of the Adult Driving Evaluation Program. Roadwise Review is a valuable tool to help seniors drive safely longer. The eight abilities assessed in Roadwise Review include those most correlated to crash risk among senior drivers:
  • Leg Strength and General Mobility
  • Head/Neck Flexibility
  • High and Low Contrast Visual Acuity
  • Working Memory
  • Visualization of Missing Information
  • Visual Search
  • Useful Field of View
  • Visual Information Processing Speed (UFOV®)
• Roadwise Review identifies potential problem areas and suggests ways to correct them. Just as an individual monitors their physical health, users of the tool can now measure changes in their driving health.
• The computer program and driving session are completed privately. A State Certified Instructor will come to your location, supplying both the training car and computer. Upon completion, you will receive feedback and suggestions through a computer printout and in car evaluation. All information is private and confidential.

$400