After our September 7 Class, we will no longer offer In-Person Classes.

Over time, we've found that students greatly prefer the convenience and flexibility of our State Approved AAA Online Course. This course is the only Online curriculum that is approved by SCDMV to meet the 8 hour Classroom requirement for Driver Education.

We are proud to offer this outstanding program developed and hosted by AAA. The material is very well written and includes lots of video and audio clips that add dynamic variety to the flow of each lesson.

We highly encourage students to take the AAA Course. You can get started right away, and go at your own pace. You can study 15 to 30 minutes per day or if you are highly motivated, you can knock it out in a day!

Click here to register now!

2024 Nissan Kicks

2023 Bronco Sport

2019 Chevy Colorado Pickup Truck

**The Colorado isn't officially in our fleet yet. In fact, our insurance company said "it doesn't meet the criteria for use in a Driver Training School." But depending on how much interest we have by students, we would consider requesting special permission to add it to our inventory. SO LET US KNOW IF YOU'RE INTERESTED! Email us at: info@assistdrivertraining.com

We operate remotely and are open for business between the hours of 10:00AM until 6:00PM, Monday thru Friday. Hours of Operation vary on Saturdays. We are closed on Sundays.

We are available during business hours via Telephone, Text Message and Email. We do our best to respond to every message or call within 2 hours.

You may contact us at:

(Voice Call or Text)

803-881-8686 (please leave a message if we miss your call)

Email:

info@assistdrivertraining.com

Our Classroom location is in the lower level of the Old Mill in Downtown Lexington, 711 E. Main St, SC 29072.

We are there by appointment only.

If you'd like to meet with us in person, please call or text us 803-881-8686.

You may also email us to make arrangements for a face-to-face meeting at: info@assistdrivertraining.com

Our Instructors are very comfortable and experienced in working with teens who are aprehensive about driving. After all, it can be scary!

But having a good grasp on some basic safety practices and precautions can minimize the danger and give the student a level of confidence that will enable them to drive safely in any situation.

Before issuing a Driver's License, the State of South Carolina requires that the Parents of all 15 and 16 year old students confirm in writing that their child has spent a minimum of 40 hours driving (10 of those at night) with an adult licensed driver. 

Some states actually require 30 to 40 hours of professional training through a Certified Driving School, but South Carolina allows parents to provide that extended experience.

Parents may either practice personally with their teens or allow another trusted adult to do so.

At Assist Driver Training, our vehicles are equipped with a passenger-side brake pedal that allows our instructors to help the student avoid most hazardous situations and errors in judgement common with inexperienced drivers.

Unfortunately, regular cars don't come equipped with passenger-side brakes. So it's understandable that some parents are apprehensive about getting behind the wheel with their teens.

One of the greatest benefits of allowing Assist Driver Training to work with your teen is that we can safely assess their skill level and practice with them in a safe environment until they reach a level of proficiency that we can feel good about recommending the parent continue helping the student practice.

Our standard courses provide only the minimum practice time to meet the State Requirements for Driving Schools. Becoming a skilled and confident driver takes much more than the 6 hours required by the State. If your child hasn't reached a point where you feel comfortable about them practicing with you, we are available to help them beyond the standard 6 hours, beginning at $80 per 2 hour lesson.

For 15 and 16 year old drivers, we are proud to offer the State Approved AAA Online Self-Paced Driver Education Course. This course is the only Online curriculum that is approved by SCDMV to meet the 8 hour Classroom requirement for Driver Education.

We offer this course, bundled with 6 hours of BTW (Behind-the-Wheel) Training, for $320.

You may also choose to have your Official SC Road Test with us for an additional fee, bringing your bundle price to $360.

**We need to advise you that the DMV may randomly select any student to re-test once they arrive at the DMV to obtain their License. This is a rare occurrence, but they do this to make sure that Third Party Testers are consistently adhering to DMV Testing Standards.

Behind the Wheel lessons start at $80 for 2 hours.

If you are 17 or older, we offer 3 packages that include BTW Lessons with the SC Road Test:

Adult Package A - 2hrs BTW Instruction + Road Test = $150
(One 2hr Session)

Adult Package B - 4hrs BTW Instruction + Road Test = $225
(Two 2hr Sessions)

Adult Package C - 6hrs BTW Instruction + Road Test = $300
(Three 2hr Sessions)

Driving Lessons Only:
One 2hr Behind-the-Wheel Lesson (w/o the Road Test) = $80
Two 2hr Behind-the-Wheel Lessons (w/o the Road Test) = $160
Three 2hr Behind-the-Wheel Lessons (w/o the Road Test) = $240

We offer three ways to pay:

Option 1. Pay in full at registration.
Option 2. Pay half at registration and half before your 1st Behind-the-Wheel lesson. (Only available for pkgs of $150 and up)
Option 3. Pay as you Go - Pay $100 at registration, $80 before each of your first two Behind-the-Wheel lessons, and the remaining balance is due before scheduling your final lesson.

Yes, if you are 15 or 16 years old. Once you have completed the AAA Online Course and have your permit, you can schedule your driving lessons through our website.

We recommend that you have a permit prior to starting our course. You can do the AAA Course before having your permit, but you will not be able to start driving lessons without it.

• We request your full attention; you must turn off your cell phone (or set it to do-not-disturb). 
• Tobacco, alcohol, vaping products, etc are not permitted. 
• The use of profanity is not allowed.
• If there are any disciplinary problems, including sleeping during class, a student may be asked to leave and not receive credit for the course.

The student must be at least 15 years of age by the beginning of class.

No, as long as you give at least 24 hours' notice. You may cancel or reschedule your lessons by logging into your student account on our website in advance. However, your account will be charged $50 if you cancel with less than 24 hours' notice or simply do not show up for your drive. This fee must be paid before you can reschedule your missed appointment.

Yes! We welcome adults of any age! Behind-the-wheel lessons are given in 2-hour blocks, scheduled at least a week apart, to give you time to practice what you've learned before your next lesson. After each lesson, we'll give you an honest assessment and tell you if you are ready to take the road test or if you might need more practice, either on your own or with us.

View our rules and resources page for state requirements.

If you are 17, you are eligible to take one of our adult courses, which consist of either two, four or six hours of behind-the-wheel lessons, along with our SCDMV-certified road test. As a legal minor, you will still need a parent or guardian's written permission to enroll. You are also still eligible to take our 8-hour in-person or online driver education class for a more in-depth study of safe driving practices.

We offer a FULL refund within 48 hours of any purchase unless the class you select is scheduled to begin within 48 hours of registration. In that case, tuition is non-refundable.

NO refunds will be issued after 48 hours of purchase.
NO refunds will be issued once any class or driving session has begun.

For teens ages 15-16, South Carolina requires 8 hours of classroom and 6 hours of Behind-the-Wheel training. Our AAA course is the only Online curriculum that is approved by SCDMV to meet the 8 hour Classroom requirement for Driver Education.

Yes, if you are 17 or older, you are not required to take the 8 hour class.

However, you are still eligible to take the class if you would like to benefit from the valuable and important safety information the class provides.

You cannot bring food, but you may bring a drink. Your drink must be in a cup with a secure lid (not one that pops off easily) and a straw. You may not have the drink in your hand while the car is moving.

Should you need to reschedule a lesson, you may do so by logging into your account on our website. You must cancel or reschedule at least 24 hours in advance to avoid a $50 late cancellation fee.

No, you are covered under our commercial insurance during all behind-the-wheel training.

Our scheduling software lets you see all available driving lessons and who is teaching them. You may choose the same instructor for each lesson if they are open or try a different instructor.

No, our vehicles have safety features (passenger brake, passenger mirror, student driver signs, etc.) that don't come in standard cars.

You can start driving lessons any time as long as you have completed the AAA Online Course and have a valid Learner's Permit.

Log in to your student account on our website. Choose an available time and your preferred instructor.

There will be no more than one student in the car at any time. We need the student's full attention and cannot risk the distraction of someone else in the car.

Yes, we offer home pick-up and drop-off for driving lessons in most areas of Lexington County. If you are more than 20 minutes or so from the Red Bank/White Knoll area (like Gilbert, Swansea, or Pelion), we will work out a convenient meeting location with you. We can also drop off at other places (like softball practice, etc.). This does require parental consent and advance notice.