As a minimum, Connecticut requires all new teen drivers to complete an 8 Hour Safe Driving Course in order to obtain a driver’s license. From having trained over 170,000 CT New Drivers, The Next Street recommends a Full Driver Education Program, which includes 30 hours of classroom training and 8 hours of driving lessons. All of our classes are held with a live virtual instructor on Zoom, and we have the most class offerings in the State of CT. Regardless of the driver’s ed class you want to take, our top rated, full service Customer Happiness Team – the only driving school to have one in CT – is here to guide you through the entire driver's licensing process. The Next Street: The easiest road to your license.

Important Notes: By CT law, students under 18 can only attend ONE class on school days and TWO classes on non-school days. You must be 16 to attend class. You will not receive credit for any classes taken while you are 15.

In CT, the Full Driver Education Program includes and covers the mandatory 8 hours that make up the Safe Driving Course. Download our class syllabus below to see what topics are covered in each course option.

30 HOUR PROGRAM SYLLABUS

8 HOUR COURSE SYLLABUS

TEEN DRIVER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

The Next Street offers the best driver’s ed programs in CT for teens. We believe in making the licensing process easy, so here are some bullets on your options for driving school classes:


8 Hour Safe Driving Course

  • The minimum class requirement for new drivers in Connecticut.
  • All classes are held virtually via Zoom.
  • New classes start almost every day. Classes can be taken in any order at any day or time that they are held.
  • The fastest driver’s education course available, can be completed in two 4-hour sessions or four 2-hour sessions.*
  • Most insurance carriers do not offer a discount for completion of this course.
  • Includes all state requirements, including the Parent Class and Drug & Alcohol Class. This course will also cover the basic rules of the road.

*Teens cannot take more than 2 hours of classroom per weekday and 4 hours per weekend. If your schedule is two 4-hour sessions they will be on a weekend or during summer. You must be 16 to attend class. You will not receive credit for any classes taken while you are 15.

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Full Driver Education Program **OUR RECOMMENDATION**

  • The most advanced and thorough driver’s ed class available.
  • All classes are held virtually via Zoom. We offer over multiple sessions every day!
  • Finish as fast as you can, or take your time. Classes can be taken in any order at any time they are offered, and they never expire!
  • Course takes 8 weeks to finish during the school year. In the summer months, we have 2-week accelerated options.
  • Some insurance carriers offer discounts up to 20% until you are 25 years old. Be sure to check with your insurance provider first if this is the deciding factor between courses for you.
  • This course includes all of the state requirements, including the Parent Class and Drug & Alcohol Class. This course also covers everything that a driver will encounter on the road including laws, markings, signs, maneuvers, emergency situations, highway driving and much more.
  • In addition to the classroom time, this course includes 8 Hours of Driving Lessons.
  • In order to be eligible to test in 120 days, you must complete at least all classroom training.

*Teens cannot take more than 2 hours of classroom per weekday and 4 hours per weekend. If your schedule is two 4-hour sessions they will be on a weekend or during summer. You must be 16 to attend class. You will not receive credit for any classes taken while you are 15.

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Driving Lessons

  • Sold in 2 hour packages or as part of the Full Driver’s Education Program.
  • Lessons are completed in our dual-controlled driver's ed specific vehicles.
  • Driving Lessons are always one-on-one with our professional (and awesome) instruction staff.
  • Lessons are available 7 days per week from 8am – 9pm. Pick ups and drop offs are at our TNS locations or high school partner locations.

*Teens cannot take more than 2 hours of driving per day. You must be 16 to attend a driving lesson and have your permit.

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TEEN DRIVER'S EDUCATION PROGRAM COMPARISON

8 HOUR SAFE DRIVING COURSE FULL DRIVER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Price $149 Starting at $699
Benefits Minimum State Requirement Our recommendation for all new drivers
Overview Fast, Inexpensive, Introductory Thorough, Advanced, Worth It
Fulfills State Requirements
Classroom Hours 8 30
Included Driving Lessons None 8 Hours
Insurance Discount None Some insurance carriers offer up to 20% Until You Turn 25 Years Old-
Check with your insurance provider first if this
is a deciding factor in your course selection
Completion TimeAs fast as 2 days for Teens 8 Weeks during school year, 2 weeks in summer
Teens Must Hold Permit For 180 Days 120 Days