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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 flexible 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 300+ 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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Three Convenient Locations

HOLBROOK
​​169 North Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA

​BRAINTREE HIGH
128 Town Street, Braintree, MA

THAYER ACADEMY
745 Washington Street, Braintree, MA

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which towns does Drivers Edge Academy Serve?

We currently service the towns of Holbrook and Braintree for all future students. If you would like to drive with us, we offer 4 convenient drop off locations (Thayer Academy, Braintree HS, Arch Bishop Williams HS, and our main classroom at 169 N Franklin St. Holbrook)
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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 classroom is located at 169 North Franklin Street, Holbrook, MA 02343.
But we also hold classes at Braintree High School (128 Town Street, Braintree, MA) and Thayer Academy (745 Washington St, Braintree, MA).

What form of payments does DEA accept?

We currently only accept cash or check or by Venmo (Drivers-Edge)

​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, we will schedule their first 6-9 hours to ensure adequate practice time between lessons. Once a student is close to finish we will work on finishing their hours in a timely manner to then set up a road test. 

​Where do students get picked up for their lessons?

Students will be picked up mostly from home or from school. Students can also be picked up from different locations as long as Drivers Edge Academy has approved the location before booking a driving hour. We also pick up students from  Braintree HS, Thayer Academy, our main classroom and Archie's. 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 20 hours before your start time. If you do not show up for an hour, cancel inside of the 20 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, students must email us their availability and we will book lessons for them.

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). ***WE ARE CURRENTLY NOT OFFERING PRIVATE LESSONS DUE TO THE BACK UP FROM COVID)

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. ***DUE TO COVID, THERE ARE NO OBSERVATION HOURS UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE***

​When are parent classes?

Parent classes are scheduled once every 4-6 weeks. Classes will be held either weekday or weekend nights. 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 3-4 weeks during a weekday 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 RMV for the 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.