Adult Classes
- Enrollment: 4-6 students. SVDS is closed.
- 6 + 6 format—6 hours of classroom instruction in Brattleboro, 9-11am Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday; 6 hours behind the wheel in four 1.5-hour slots the same week or next, scheduled to accommodate work and family.
- For students 18 years or older. Students 23 or older may want to consider individual lessons.
- Initial focus for newbies: learning how to steer accurately. Then passing the DMV road test. Main goal: safe lifetime driving.
Prerequisites
- Valid Vermont learner’s permit.
- No driving experience needed, but proficiency usually requires additional hours with a licensed driver or instructor.
- N95 masks, fully covid vaxed including the latest CDC-recommended shot (after September 12, 2023), clothing suitable for open windows on drives.
Cost and Enrollment
- $650, with a sign-up deposit of $250 to secure a spot.
- Remainder due a week before class begins.
- Eligible for Vermont Student Assistance Corporation (VSAC) funding.
- Email clear photos of Vt permit and vax card to newfaner@yahoo.com.