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March 25th will be our last day at the Holbrook office. Please call/email if you plan to come in as we will be transitioning to our new Braintree classroom this week/weekend.
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 All classes starting in April will be held at our new location at 639 Granite St. in Braintree  
(We will be located on the lower level)

Why choose us?

Convenience

​We offer 24/7 online booking and cancellations for all students along with door to door pick up and drop off for students in our service area.

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​​Affordable

​We are competitively priced compared to other schools in the area and offer payment plan options.

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Personal

Moderate class sizes with a consistent staff which enables students to get the education students need. 

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People Love Us

We have 400+ 5-star ​reviews on Google!

Hailey, Student | ★★★★★

I would definitely recommend Drivers Edge to anyone! David and Pat are amazing teachers, they will prepare you for everything you will need on your road test. They helped me feel comfortable behind the wheel and I passed my road test the first time!
–Hailey, Student

JB, Parent | ★★★★★

I met with the owner 3 months ago and got my stepson in for classes. They have been in the business for 20 plus years and recently opened their own place. They did a great job with my stepson who could be a little anxious about driving but now after driving with this school he is confident in his ability. I recommend them highly!
​​–Rich, Parent

Mya, Student | ★★★★★

Drivers Edge does a great job at keeping class fun, but actually teaching the fundamentals of driving. There is always times available on the schedule and when there isn’t Dave and Pat are willing to figure something out.
–Mya, Student

Aisling​, STUDENT | ★★★★★

​I would absolutely recommend Drivers Edge Academy to anyone looking to get their license. Affordable, nice teachers and overall a great learning environment. The Drivers education classes were informative and equally entertaining which is especially nice when you're in the classroom for so many hours at a time. I passed my permit test the first time and couldn't have done it without the help of Pat and David's teaching. Same goes for my driving lessons! For someone who used to be quite a nervous driver, I can happily say that I am now comfortable behind the wheel and prepared to... hopefully, pass my road test soon. Thank you Pat and David! 
Special thanks to David for allowing me to book my 12th and final driving hour after his regular hours in order for me to take my road test sooner. Much appreciated.
–Aisling, Student

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Classroom Location

Braintree
​​639 Granite St. Braintree, MA 02184

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which towns does Drivers Edge Academy Serve?

We currently provide door to door service for students in the towns of Holbrook, Braintree, Weymouth, Abington. If you live outside of those towns, but would like to take the program with us, we offer 5 convenient drop off locations for those students as well. (Thayer Academy, Braintree HS, Arch Bishop Williams HS, Curtis Liquors parking lot (486 Columbian St. Weymouth), Abington HS and Randolph HS)
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Email us with your location to see if we can help you!

What is the payment policy?

For all the latest payment information, check out our Pricing Page >

What is the certificate fee?

The RMV requires payment to process the certificate for each student that completes Driver’s Education. On the student's 11th lesson, we will remind the student to bring $20 in cash for us to process the certificate for the student. This will allow us to instantaneously input the student's certificate. Once the certificate is issued, a road rest may be scheduled. (Note: If you are taking the road test with DEA, we will schedule this road test for you.) The certificate is only displayed online through the RMV website. It will NOT be sent by mail.

​Where are you located?

Our (new) classroom is located at 639 Granite St. Braintree, MA 

What form of payments does DEA accept?

We currently accept credit card (during registration), check (brought/mailed in before registration), cash check (brought/mailed in before registration)

​Is DEA licensed by the RMV?

Yes, we are licensed as are all instructors by the RMV.

​Are your instructors background checked?

Yes, all instructors are background checked by the RMV before certified to instruct. Each instructor is CORI checked each year.

How old do I need to be to start Drivers Ed?

You can start the program once you’ve turned 15 and 9 months. If you start before this age you will not receive credit for anything done before you are of age.

Do I need my permit to start classes?

No, a permit is not needed to begin class.

​When do you offer driving lessons?

We offer lessons 7 days a week and will do our best to be available to you. Driving hours are usually offered right after school but if you’re available earlier we can work with you to schedule lessons at your convenience.

​How do I schedule driving hours?

Once a student receives their permit,  they can begin booking all of their lessons. We add batches of new hours multiple times per month. Students should continue to check until all lessons are booked. 

​Where do students get picked up for their lessons?

Our door to door pick up service includes students that live in Braintree, Weymouth, Randolph, Holbrook and Abington.
Students will be picked up mostly from home or from school. Students can also be picked up set locations we have set up in various towns. For a full list, please email us.  Email us to see if we can help you!

​What if I can’t make a driving hour?

We ask that if you cannot make a scheduled appointment, you cancel 24 hours before your start time. If you do not show up for an hour, cancel inside of the 24 hour grace period or do not have your permit with you at the time of pick up a $60 charge is added for the missed appointment. Exceptions may be made in cases of emergencies.

How do I book a driving lesson

Once a student completes the class, passes the class exam and parent class is taken, permit is added to their portal, they can begin booking (balance must be $0 to begin booking. 

Do you offer private lessons?

Yes we offer private lessons for anyone who would like to brush up their skills before the road test, or just tackle a specific driving skill. Students that are not ready for the road test may seek additional hours. We offer a discounted rate to our students who wish to do this. (See location pricing pages for more info). 

What is required to finish Drivers Ed?

30 hours of in class time, 12 hours of driving, 6 hours of observing(now a signed affidavit), 40 hours driving with a parent/guardian and a two hour parent/guardian class must be attended in order to complete Drivers Ed. All fees must be paid as well in order to be completed, including the $20 fee paid to MA DOT for the students Drivers Ed certificate.

​What if I miss a class?

Classes are numbered 1-15, so if a student misses one they can make it up later but must be the same class they missed. Students can contact the office to determine when exactly the class they missed will be offered again.

​What is an observing hour?

Observing hours are required by the RMV, they are for the students to observe other drivers and see instruction from a different perspective, so they may gain more information that they might miss while driving. 

​When are parent classes?

Parent classes are scheduled once every 4-6 weeks. Classes are held on Zoom and must be added to the student portal to attend. Space will be limited so we ask you sign up ahead of time and only one parent/guardian needs to attend.

When and how will I know if a driving hour or class session is cancelled?

Classroom and driving hours may be cancelled due to inclement weather/other unforeseeable situations. We will do our best to notify the student by phone and/or email if a class or driving hour is cancelled as early as possible.  Road hours may be done if snowing or raining, but this will be determined on a case by case basis.

How does road test scheduling work?

Students may schedule the road test on their own as soon as their certificate has been process, or if they have turned 18 and would like to go on their own.

Students also have the option of using DEA as a sponsor (see pricing page) for their road test. If students choose this option, we will schedule the road test for the student. The test will be offered approximately every 2 weeks (typically Saturday morning to afternoon time frame and the test day is determined by the RMV. We will notify the student of the day and time and we will give a 2 week notice of when the anticipated test day may be. Students choosing this option must be brought to the our test location for the mock test and actual road test. Pick up and drop off by DEA is not available for this test. 

What Does the full price of Drivers Edge Academy include?

The full price of our program includes 30 classroom hours, 12 driving hours, 6 observation hours (these are now set as driving hours with parents due to COVID) and 2 hour parent class. (Does not include the $20 RMV certificate fee due by the end of the program in order to be eligible for a road test.