Our 4-hour private driving program includes two 2-hour, one-on-one lessons with a state-certified Next Street instructor. This package builds on the fundamentals, advancing students from controlled parking lot practice to real-world road driving. Each session is structured to improve safety, confidence, and skill step by step.
All scheduling and progress tracking are managed online through your Student Portal.
Driving lessons are booked in 2-hour blocks. These private, one-on-one lessons are available 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM at any Next Street location.
Connecticut requires new drivers to complete 40 hours of supervised driving practice before taking the license test. This 4-hour package counts toward that total, leaving 36 hours to complete independently.
To get the most value from your instruction, we recommend taking at least 2 weeks and practicing for 10 hours at home between lessons.
Once you have your learner’s permit, Connecticut requires a waiting period before you can take the Road Test:
- Adults (18+): 90 days
- Teens (16–17): 120 days (reduced from 180 days with this course)
Wait times are based on your permit issue date, not when you begin class.
Connecticut requires an electronic Driver Education Certificate (e-DEC) for all driver education programs.
We’ll issue your e-DEC once you have:
- Completed all classes and driving lessons
- Passed all quizzes
- Signed all attendance forms
All requirements must be finished at least 5 days before your Road Test.
If you take your Road Test through The Next Street, we’ll automatically upload your e-DEC the night before your test date.
- Single-lesson purchases: Refundable within 6 months, minus a 10% processing fee
- Bundle purchases: Non-refundable once any service in the bundle has been started
Safety is at the center of everything we teach.
The Next Street’s state-certified instructors emphasize defensive driving, hazard awareness, and responsible decision-making. Whether in the classroom or behind the wheel, we create a calm, supportive environment at every turn.
Each lesson is conducted in a dual-controlled Next Street vehicle equipped with GPS tracking and video recording. Instructors can take control instantly, if needed.