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Behind the Wheel Training
People of all ages can benefit from drivers education, and at West Metro Driving School we have taught students of nearly every age between 14 and 80. Whether you need to learn how to drive before heading to college, joining the military, or getting a new job, our instructors can give you the valuable experience you need to be a safe and confident driver.
Adults aren’t under any specific requirements to get their license other than knowing how to drive. However, there are some benefits that drivers can receive depending on how they complete the course.
Students Ages 15-17
Students aged 15-17 should head to our DRIVERS EDUCATION page to satisfy Joshua's Law requirements, become eligible for the drivers test at our school, receive insurance discounts, and obtain the optimal education for a new teen driver.
Students Ages 18-26
Students aged 18 to 26 can still benefit from the insurance discounts available to students through a traditional drivers education class that includes at least the 30-hour in-classroom instruction and at least 6 hours of behind the wheel training. For these students, we strongly recommend completing a driving package found on the Drivers Education page. Completing a traditional course for this age group will give the student the most educational and financial benefit in the long term.
Students in this age group can also take their driver's test at West Metro Driving School. To prepare, we recommend at least 6 hours of behind the wheel training for most drivers.
Adult Students of All Ages (26+)
Adults drivers can approach drivers education in several different ways.
Behind the Wheel Only
This method goes directly into behind the wheel driving. It is the most direct way to get behind the wheel with an instructor. However, this method does not let you complete your drivers test at West Metro Driving School.
Behind the Wheel + Defensive Driving Class
This method combines behind the wheel training with a one-day defensive driving class. This allows the student to get a refresher course on driving laws and regulations, and to receive a certificate that reduces their insurance in the State of Georgia.
Traditional Drivers Education Class
This method is the traditional method of completing driver’s education. The student completes a 4-day class at the school, followed by at least 6-hours of behind the wheel driving with an instructor. We also currently include a free Defensive Driving class to help with insurance. With this method, the student can also add the driver’s test to their course package
- First Two Hour Session: Backing up, parallel parking, quick stops and other parking maneuvers, as well as some local road driving
- Second two hour session: Local roads and local highway driving up to 55mph. Lane changes, intersections, and acceleration.
- Third two hour session: Interstate driving. Last session of the 6 hour driving bundle. Merging on and off the interstate, changing lanes on the interstate as well as finalizing course instruction from the previous two sessions.
- Fourth two hour session: Accident Prevention. Included in the 8 hour driving bundle. Students return to the most common places where accidents occur and work on advanced intersection skills (right on red, left on yellow flashing, etc), right of way training, putting the student in situations where they need to determine if they have enough time or the right of way to make a turn or other decision.
- Fifth two hour session: Test Preparation. Included in the 10 hour driving bundle. Students work specifically on test skills, focusing on the weaknesses to get them as prepared as possible for the drivers test.
- Beyond 10 Hours: All instruction after 10 hours is tuned to the weaknesses of the student, providing a bulk amount of experience behind the wheel with a licensed instructor. These packages are best for students who do not have regular access to a vehicle for extra practice at home.
Drivers Test
with Us!
Students 16 or 17 years of age can take the test with us by completing at least the Basic driving package adding the driver’s test to their course package. Any new driver 18 and over can take the driver’s test with us! We recommend at least 6 hours of behind the wheel training for adult drivers to prepare for the test.
- Use a school vehicle for your test
- Complete your drivers test at the driving school
- Test is administered by our instructors
Free At-Home Local Pickup For All Driving Sessions.During behind the wheel driving instruction, our instructors will come to your home to pick up your student and drop them off. You will not need to meet the instructor somewhere to start your student’s behind the wheel instruction.
Cone Instruction for Parking Only.The experience that driving on local streets and highways gives is invaluable for your student. For that reason, we limit “cone” instruction to parking only, and seek to have your student on the road as much as possible. Your student will not be driving on a simulated cone-course pretending they are on actual roads.
Behind the Wheel Only Pricing
These prices are for behind the wheel only.
6-Hours Behind the Wheel: $395
8-Hours Behind the Wheel: $495
10-Hours Behind the Wheel: $585
12-Hours Behind the Wheel: $690
16-Hours Behind the Wheel: $920
20-Hours Behind the Wheel: $1150
Drivers Test with Behind
the Wheel: $95
Drivers Test Only (18+): $150.00
Drivers Testing is performed at the driving school in a driving school vehicle.
Test is administered by a licensed driving instructor.
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