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2024 - Adult Permit Prep

When registering for this course, we will contact you to schedule the available times for your Permit Prep Class. This is a 2-Hour one-on-one class time opportunity to work with us to help you prepare for the NC permit test. The 6 hours behind-the-wheel time will be scheduled once the adult has obtained a NC permit and contacts Hester Driving Academy. A valid driver's license or permit is required for us to drive you on NC roadways. You are required to bring your valid permit or driver's license with you on the day you drive. Not doing so will result in a $55 fee.

After you complete your registration and payment, log into your student center and confirm your email and cell phone to receive automatic text and email reminders for your upcoming lessons.

2024 - NC Behind-the-Wheel 6/6

All drives start and end at Hester Driving Academy

After you complete your registration and payment, log into your student center and confirm your email and cell phone to receive automatic text and email reminders for your upcoming lessons.

Once you complete and pass your 30 hours classroom portion, you will receive an email instructing you to log in and schedule 3 days on the calendar to complete the behind-the-wheel sessions.

2024 - NC Behind-the-Wheel 6/6 Paperwork Required

All drives start and end at Hester Driving Academy

After you complete your registration and payment, log into your student center and confirm your email and cell phone to receive automatic text and email reminders for your upcoming lessons.

Once you complete and pass your 30 hours classroom portion, you will receive an email instructing you to log in and schedule 3 days on the calendar to complete the behind-the-wheel sessions.

2024 - Private Lesson 1 Hour

All drives start and end at Hester Driving Academy

After you complete your registration and payment, log into your student center and confirm your email and cell phone to receive automatic text and email reminders for your upcoming lessons.

If under the age of 18 years old, you must be accompanied by a sibling or an adult in the HDA vehicle during the driving session.

2024 - Private Lessons 12 Hours

All drives start and end at Hester Driving Academy

After you complete your registration and payment, log into your student center and confirm your email and cell phone to receive automatic text and email reminders for your upcoming lessons.

If under the age of 18 years old, you must be accompanied by a sibling or an adult in the HDA vehicle during the driving session.

2024 - Private Lessons 3 Hours

All drives start and end at Hester Driving Academy

After you complete your registration and payment, log into your student center and confirm your email and cell phone to receive automatic text and email reminders for your upcoming lessons.

If under the age of 18 years old, you must be accompanied by a sibling or an adult in the HDA vehicle during the driving session.

2024 - Private Lessons 6 Hours

All drives start and end at Hester Driving Academy

After you complete your registration and payment, log into your student center and confirm your email and cell phone to receive automatic text and email reminders for your upcoming lessons.

If under the age of 18 years old, you must be accompanied by a sibling or an adult in the HDA vehicle during the driving session.

2024 - Private Lessons 9 Hours

All drives start and end at Hester Driving Academy

After you complete your registration and payment, log into your student center and confirm your email and cell phone to receive automatic text and email reminders for your upcoming lessons.

If under the age of 18 years old, you must be accompanied by a sibling or an adult in the HDA vehicle during the driving session.

2024 - Classroom - September Homeschool 4 Day Class
September 9 - September 12

Please note: You must pay your deposit upon registration or your account may be deleted. Only accounts with their deposit paid will be secured in a class.

Remember we need only one parent to attend the mandatory parent meeting, starting at 9:00 am the first day of class This class will meet September 9-12. This class will be meet 4 consecutive days. Check your student center for the times.

2024 - Classroom - December Weekends
December 6 - December 15

Please note: You must pay your deposit upon registration or your account may be deleted. Only accounts with their deposit paid will be secured in a class.

Remember we need only one parent to attend the mandatory parent meeting, starting at 5:00 pm the first day of class. This class will meet December 6-7 and 13-15. Check your student center for the times. Friday class starts at 5pm. Saturdays are 9am and Sunday 1pm.

2024 - Classroom - Christmas Break 4-Day Class
December 27 - December 30

Please note: You must pay your deposit upon registration or your account may be deleted. Only accounts with their deposit paid will be secured in a class.

Remember we need only one parent to attend the mandatory parent meeting, starting at 9:00 am the first day of class This class will meet December 27-30. This class will meet 4 consecutive days. Check your student center for the times.

2025 - Classroom - January Weekends
January 10 - January 19

Please note: You must pay your deposit upon registration or your account may be deleted. Only accounts with their deposit paid will be secured in a class.

Remember we need only one parent to attend the mandatory parent meeting, starting at 5:00 pm the first day of class. This class will meet January 10-12 and 17-19. Check your student center for the times. Friday class starts at 5 pm, Saturdays are 9 am and Sunday 1 pm

2025 - Classroom - February Weekends
January 31 - February 23

Please note: You must pay your deposit upon registration or your account may be deleted. Only accounts with their deposit paid will be secured in a class.

2025 - Classroom - 4-Day Early Spring Break/Homeschool
March 3 - March 6

Please note: You must pay your deposit upon registration or your account may be deleted. Only accounts with their deposit paid will be secured in a class.

2025 - Classroom - March Weekends
March 7 - March 23

Please note: You must pay your deposit upon registration or your account may be deleted. Only accounts with their deposit paid will be secured in a class.

Remember we need only one parent to attend the mandatory parent meeting, starting at 5:00 pm the first day of class. This class will meet March 7-9 and 21-23. Check your student center for the times. Friday class starts at 5 pm. Saturdays are 9 am and Sunday 1 pm

2024 - Classroom - Online
Once you have paid for your package, you will receive an email with the link to start the HDA online course. The student has 90 days to complete the 30-hour self-paced online class portion. After completing and passing the online class, the 6-hour driving can be scheduled from the student center.

2024 - HDA Vehicle Lease for Road Test

The HDA vehicle will be at the Hickory DMV office on the day your road test is scheduled. You must call us with your road test date and time. We will make arrangements to deliver the vehicle for your appointment.

After you complete your registration and payment, log into your student center and confirm your email and cell phone to receive automatic text and email reminders for your upcoming lessons.