New Driver Courses
TN State-Inspected & Approved Driver Education for First-Time Drivers
Is a New Driver Course Right for Me?
These courses are designed for:
✔ Teens age 15+
✔ Adults learning to drive
✔ First-time drivers
So, What’s the Difference Between a Standard and a Comprehensive Course?
Both courses use the same approved curriculum. The difference is the amount of instructional time and preparation.
The Standard Course covers the required state minimum of 30 hours of classroom instruction. The Comprehensive Course provides an additional 15 hours of instructor-led classroom time, which allows more time for explanation, discussion, review, reinforcement, and application of the material. Comprehensive students also receive up to two mock road tests to help identify areas that may need additional practice before they take their actual road test.
Standard New Driver Course
A complete Tennessee driver education program for students who are comfortable progressing at a traditional pace.
What’s Included
30 hours in-class instruction
6 hours behind-the-wheel training
1 Tennessee State Road Test
All 19 chapters of AAA “How to Drive”
Faster-pace instruction
Best for students who have some driving experience and knowledge
Tuition ………………………………………. $729
Comprehensive New Driver Course
Our most supported option, with additional classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel practice, and road-test preparation.
What’s Included
45 hours in-class instruction
6 hours behind-the-wheel
2 mock road tests
1 Tennessee State Road Test
All 19 chapters of AAA “How to Drive”
More time for explanation, review, and reinforcement
Best for students who need from additional instructional time and preparation
Tuition ………………………………………. $900
Additional Driving Lessons & Mock Road Tests
Additional one-on-one driving lessons and mock road tests are available only for students who are currently enrolled in or have previously completed one of Steer Clear's New Driver Courses.
These are not a stand-alone services that can be purchased.
These lessons and tests are designed to help students build confidence, practice specific driving skills, or receive additional instruction beyond the required six hours before being administered a state road test.
See our FAQ for eligibility and scheduling details.
$50 per 1-hour lesson
$50 per Mock Road Test
IMPORTANT: CLASSROOM ATTENDANCE IS REQUIRED
Students must attend all scheduled classroom sessions for the specific course in which they are enrolled.
Students may not attend a different course, a different location, a different class date, or another session to make up a missed class. There is no option for online or virtual make-up sessions. Attendance cannot be transferred between courses or combined across separate course rosters.
Steer Clear is required to maintain accurate attendance and course records for each individual class. Therefore, if a student misses a required classroom session, they cannot simply attend that session with another group.
Additionally, they will not be eligible to move onto the behind-the-wheel portion of the course regardless of the reason for absence.
A student who misses a required in-class session must enroll in a future course and complete that course in its entirety.
Please make sure your student's schedule allows them to attend every scheduled classroom session before enrolling.
What Happens Next?
Select Standard or Comprehensive
View Upcoming Classes
Choose a Date, Submit Enrollment Form & Payment
Attend In-Class Instruction
Schedule your Drives Over the Next Several Weeks
Pass Your Road Test
Take Your Certificate to a Driver Service Center
How the Schedule Works
Here's what to expect:
Weeks 1–3
In-classroom instruction
Weeks 4–8
No daily classroom attendance
Students schedule six individual one-hour driving lessons around their availability
Most students complete the course in approximately 8 weeks
Ready to Learn to Drive Safely?
Your journey toward becoming a safe, confident driver starts here.
Still Have Questions?
Visit our FAQ page for answers to common questions about enrollment, attendance, scheduling, payments, certificates, and course policies.