You must be 15 years old on the first day of class to take driver education in Maine.

  • Complete Driver Training 001

    *30 hours of Classroom

    *10 hourse of Behind the Wheel training with pick up and drop off locations at Washiington Academy or Machias High School

    This is our complete drivers education package. I includes all state requirements.  We use the AAA How to Drive 15th Edition Curriculum.  Upon Completion of this course the student will be issued  their Maine Learner's permit.

    As part of our driviing hour requirements we are required to cover traffic circles and light controlled intersections.  Siince these are not available in the Machias area, one of the driving lessons will be a 4 hour trip to Calais.  Two students go together and will each drive for 2 hours.  the remaining 8 hours of required driving time will be completed in 8 - 1hour blocks.  Parents will be required to attend the last 15 minute of class 3 and the last 30 minutes of class 10.

    $100 dollar deposit is required to secure your seat in this class.  Payment must be made in full before drive times are scheduled.

  • Private Tutoring

    Our highly trained driving instructors will go through the manuevers that are on the road exam and talk about what the examiners will be looking for during the exam. You can schedule as many "refresher" hours as you wish.

    Payment is required before the driving lesson. There are no refunds for no shows.

  • 10 Hours of Behind-the-Wheel Training

    • 10 Hours of Behind-the-Wheel Training 

    This service is designed for someone who just wants to take the driving part of our curriculum and gain experience driving.  No permits will be issued upon completion.  The driving portion of our curriculum includes: 7 - 1hour drives and a 3 hour trip to Calais in which we will gain experience working around the traffic circle and traffic signals.   

    $100 deposit required to secure your seat in the class. Payment must be made in full before driving times can be scheduled.

In-Person Classroom

Washington County

Feb 23 - Mar 24
3:45 pm
Available

This is a complete drivers education course. After completing 30 hrs of class, 10 hours of driving, and scoring 80 or better on the permit exam, students will receive their permits. Students must be 15 by the first day of class (February 23) Fee for the course is $650. Driving will begin after class 3 and when balance for the course is received. On the first day of class please bring proof of age (birth certificate or passport) and wear glasses or contacts if they are prescribed.

Mar 25 - Jun 3
8:00 am
Available

This is for Machias High School Students only. It is held on Wednesday mornings from 8am - 11am at Machias High School. Upon completing 30hrs of class, 10hrs of driving, and scoring 80 or better on the permit exam students will receive their permits. Buckle up driving school runs this course. Students must he 15 on the first day of class. Fee for the course is $650. Drive times will be scheduled after class 3 and receipt of payment for the course. Please bring proof of age (passport or birth certificate) and prescribed glasses or contacts on the first day of class.

Mar 30 - May 5
3:45 pm
Available

This is a complete drivers education course. After completing 30hrs of class, 10hrs of driving, and scoring 80 or better on the permit exam. Students must be 15 on the first day of class. Fee for the course is $650. Driving times will be scheduled after class 3 and full payment for the course is received. Please bring proof of age (passport or birth certificate) and prescribed eyewear on the first day of class.

Jun 22 - Jul 21
3:00 pm
Available

This is a complete drivers education course. On completing 30hrs of class, 10hrs of driving, and scoring 80 or better on the permit exam students will receive their permits. Students must be 15 on the first day of class. Fee for the course is $650. Driving times will be scheduled after class 3 and receipt of full payment for the course. On the first day of class please bring proof of age (passport or birth certificate) and prescribed eyewear.

Aug 17 - Sep 22
3:45 pm
Available

This is a complete drivers education course. On completing 30hrs of class, 10hrs of driving and scoring 80 or better on the permit exam students will receive their permits. Students must be 15 on the first day of class. Fee for the class is $650. Driving times will be scheduled after class 3 and payment for the course is received in full. On the first day of class please bring proof of age (passport or birth certificate) and prescribed eyewear.

Sep 28 - Oct 27
3:45 pm
Available

This is a complete drivers education course. Once students complete 30hrs of class, 10 hrs of driving, and scoring 80 or better on the permit exam. Students must be 15 on the first day of class. Fee for the course is $650. Driving times will be scheduled after class 3 and full payment for the course is received. On the first day of class please bring proof of age (passport or birth certificate) and wear prescribed eyewear.