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The Next Street – West Springfield Driving School

68 Baldwin Street
West Springfield, Massachusetts 01089
United States

Driving Lesson Pickup/Drop Off Location:

Directly in front of our location

Browse Our Different Courses & Service Pricing

Full Driver’s Education Course for Adults & Teens in West Springfield, MA

Our Driver’s Ed Course includes:

  • 30 hours of live, in-person classroom sessions at our West Springfield location
  • 12 hours of driving lessons
  • 6 hours of observation lessons

As our recommended course for every new driver, this comprehensive program gives you the knowledge and confidence to navigate Massachusetts roads safely and courteously. Classes can be taken in any order, and additional driving lessons can be added at any time. Insurance discounts may also be available depending on your provider.

*Our top-rated and recommended program for all new drivers!
*Does not include license testing. You may add additional lessons or testing at checkout.

$799

With additional add-on options shown in checkout.

Behind-the-Wheel Driving Lessons in West Springfield, MA

There’s no substitute for real road experience. And in West Springfield, that means navigating everything from busy Route 5 intersections to neighborhood streets near Memorial Avenue. Our driving lessons are designed for exactly that: building the real-world driving skills you’ll use in your day-to-day life.

Each lesson is a private, 2-hour appointment with a certified instructor in one of our dual-controlled vehicles, all of which have a 5-star safety rating. You’ll practice driving skills like accelerating, braking, turning, and parking. Once you graduate from the basics, we’ll also teach you how to:

  • Choose the appropriate lane
  • Manage your speed on different roads
  • Drive in both urban and rural areas
  • Confidently drive on hills
  • Safely navigate the highway

Instructors are trained not just in driving technique, but in patience and communication. Are you nervous about your first time driving? Or are you a teenager who’s been waiting ages for this very moment? Either way, it’s our priority to help you feel comfortable and at ease behind the wheel. 

Note: Lessons can be added individually or bundled with your classroom course. Our student portal makes it easy to find available dates, times, and locations whenever it works for you.

$80/hr

*Actual price depends on bundle or quantity: discounts calculated during enrollment process.

Driver’s License Road Test at The Next Street | West Springfield, MA

Test day doesn’t have to be stressful. Skip the RMV entirely and test in a more familiar environment. At our West Springfield location, you’ll use our vehicle with a TNS test host on hand to answer last-minute questions and help calm any nerves. We handle all the paperwork ahead of time, and the RMV agent comes directly to us to evaluate students.

$119

*Cost does not include RMV Fees.
**Students must complete at least a 2-hour driving lesson with us to be eligible to test at our locations.

Driver’s License Road Test at the RMV (With TNS Car + Sponsor)

Prefer to take your driver’s license test at the RMV? No problem. Use our state-approved vehicle and have a TNS instructor serve as your sponsor on test day. No need to find a car, no confusion about what to bring. Just show up ready to drive! RMV branches also tend to have earlier appointment availability, which can get you your license sooner.

$150

*Cost does not include RMV fees.
**Students must complete at least a 2-hour driving lesson with us to be eligible for this option.

Connecticut Upcoming Course Schedule

*Start your enrollment now to view all upcoming schedules and offerings available.

Our Difference

Proven Results You Can Trust

The Next Street has been open since 2009 and trains 25,000 students annually. With a 90% pass rate, we help thousands of students pass the road tests.

Flexible Schedules

We make it easy to get a driver’s license. That means making it easy for you to prep for your driver’s license exam on your own time. All of our classes can be attended in person, but you can participate from any Next Street at your convenience. We offer a variety of scheduled time slots, every day of the week, so you can find times that work for you.

Locations Near Worcester, MA

We also offer convenient, official pickup and drop-off locations. We have a growing network of nearby learning centers so that quality driving lessons are always close to home. We also offer road test locations where students can take their driver’s license exam in our cars with our support on test day.

Family-Owned, Community Focus

Despite our size, The Next Street isn’t a franchise or a large corporation. We are family-owned and family-operated. We have deep ties to Worcester, MA, and the surrounding area, and take pride in supporting our neighbors in the communities where we work and live.

Prices You Can Actually Afford

We bring premium instruction to Worcester, MA without premium barriers. We strive to keep our programs accessible with competitive pricing, flexible payment plans, and available discounts.

Our Cars, Your Safe Space

Our certified instructors teach with compassion, empathy, and patience. Drivers of all ages and skill levels are welcome here. We provide instruction and supervised driving designed for your specific needs. Our programs center on building confidence and safe driving habits, and we pride ourselves on seeing students succeed.

Testimonials

4.756 reviews on Google
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    S Ha month ago

    I had Alex Rodriguez and Bethany Di Rocco as my instructors and they were both amazing! They made me feel very comfortable and confident. I was able to pass my driver test easy peasy. Alex worked with me very well on learning highways and rotaries and Bethany taught me an AMAZING trick for parallel parking and reverse parking. Truly the best! Id recommend anyone. Definitely worth the money.

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    Shawn Ta month ago

    Alex Rodriguez made learning so fun and i was excited to come everyday to the classes.

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    Adanaisha Ruiza month ago

    Alex Rodriguez was the best instructor. He made class engaging and fun!!

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    Gianna Chapdelainea month ago

    Alex Rodriguez was the best instructor! Made class learning so fun and engaging. Can’t wait for on road lessons with him!!

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    Olga Otero2 months ago

    I’d like to shout out two wonderful instructors here – Ally Rougemont and Alex Rodriguez. These two were the best of the best, they were the perfect mix of letting me learn the hard way and being able to explain lessons in depth – they only stepped in when they really felt I needed it and I think that’s the only way to properly learn how to drive. Their personalities are so awesome that it was extremely hard to feel nervous driving with them. Thanks to them, I passed my road test on the first try. Thanks Ally, and thanks Alex!

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