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9/29/2023, 12:42 PM: Due to service disruptions in the area, our internet and phone systems are currently down and will not be resolved until the evening. Our call center will be closed as of 1 PM and will reopen tomorrow (Saturday 9/30) at 8 AM. You can still make changes to your account via the Student Portal. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Here’s the thing: Driving is a learned skill. Meaning, no one just knows how to drive
naturally (despite what the older jokesters in your family tell you!). So it
takes practice and, oftentimes, behind the wheel training with professional
instructors. We offer driving lessons from over 80 locations around the State of CT. Though the State of Connecticut doesn’t require a new driver to
take any professional behind the wheel training, The Next Street team strongly
recommends that every new driver take some private driving lessons to be fully prepared for a lifetime of safe driving.
Before scheduling behind the wheel training with The Next Street, you may want some intel on the basics. Here’s everything you'll need to know about lessons with a professional instructor.
The short answer is: it depends. If you have experience driving and have family members that are willing and able to practice with you, we recommend at least 8 hours of driving lessons with a professional driving instructor. If you don't have people that can practice with you, we recommend a larger package - remember you need at least 40 hours of behind the wheel training before you test.
We also understand that price plays a major factor in this decision. Because lessons are one on one with a professional, they can get very expensive. Even if you can only afford 2-hours of time, do it. Any time spent with our professional staff will make you more prepared for a safe life on the road, and more likely to pass your driving test on the first try.
We sell our lessons in 2-hour blocks. Lessons can be added at time of enrollment into a classroom product, after enrollment through our student portal, or you can purchase only driving lessons without a classroom product by calling (860) 631-4292.
Our Mock Road Test Lesson is a 2 hour add-on that will be your final driving lesson before your test*. You will perform a mock version of the test itself, with one of our licensed driving instructors playing the role of a DMV testing agent. They will provide expert commentary and feedback, so you'll know exactly what areas need the most work, and the remaining lesson time will be spent working on those maneuvers in order to prepare you for testing day.
* All lessons must be completed at least 5 days before your scheduled road test.
Our Mock Test Promise: If you have completed one of our Full Driver Education Programs and fail your road test after taking this lesson, you will be able to take your test with The Next Street again until you pass for no charge (DMV fees not included).
Already enrolled? | New Customer? |
Purchase and schedule your Private Driving Lessons online via the Student Portal, or give us a call at 860.631.4292. | You can enroll in only Private Driving Lessons by calling (860) 631-4292 or you can add them to any Driving Course at the time you enroll online or over the phone. |