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AAA Driving School in Connecticut

Connecticut’s premier destination for driver education and training in Hartford, Middlesex, New London, Tolland and Windham Counties.


Available Programs

FULL TEEN DRIVER EDUCATION

AAA’s premier, State-approved driver education course for Connecticut’s new teen drivers

• 30 hours classroom instruction, plus 8 hours driving lessons
• Includes DMV-required two hour Parent-Teen class
• Reduces mandatory wait time for DMV road test from 180 to 120 days from permit issue date

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Qualified graduates of this program may receive preferred pricing on their auto insurance.
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TEEN 8 HOUR SAFE DRIVER COURSE

Ages 16 & 17

AAA’s basic, State-approved driver education course for Connecticut’s new teen drivers

• 8 hours classroom instruction
• Includes DMV-required two hour Parent-Teen class
• Qualify for DMV road test 180 days from permit issue date

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ADULT 8 HOUR SAFE DRIVER COURSE

Age 18 and older

AAA’s basic, State-approved driver education course for Connecticut’s new adult drivers

• 8 hours classroom instruction
• Qualify for DMV road test 90 days from permit issue date

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DRIVING LESSONS

Learn to safely operate a motor vehicle in today’s complex traffic environment

  • Conducted by certified driving instructors in specially-equipped driver training vehicles
  • 2 hour private driving lessons are available
  • Currently offered at our AAA West Hartford location
CALL TO SCHEDULE: 860-570-4239

DRIVING SKILLS ASSESSMENT

Our driving skills assessment is aimed at improving safety and maximizing driving longevity

• Designed to assist older adults in their goal of remaining safe and active drivers
• Performed by trained and certified driving instructors
• No pass/fail; this is not a medical evaluation of driver fitness

Call 860-570-4239 to learn more or schedule an appointment

ROADWISE DRIVER FOR SENIORS – ONLINE

Our true senior-focused defensive driving course that addresses natural age-based changes, adjusting habits to reduce risk, and the value of planning for ongoing mobility.

• State-approved online crash prevention course for Connecticut drivers
• Meets requirements for state-mandated auto insurance discount
• Learn the top five causes of senior crashes and ways to avoid them

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DMV TESTING SERVICES

Take your road test at the DMV office in our driving school vehicle

  • AAA Driving School vehicles are pre-inspected and ready for your DMV road test
  • Unescorted Option – meet our driving instructor at the DMV office
  • Escorted Option – our driving instructor provides to and from travel (offered in limited areas)
Testing services requires successful completion of at least one driving lesson with AAA .
CALL TO SCHEDULE: 860-570-4239

AAA STARTSMART PARENT SESSION – ONLINE

AAA’s online webinar designed to help parents navigate their teen’s learning-to-drive experience

Does not meet Connecticut DMV 2-hour Parent-Teen class requirement

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HOW TO DRIVE ONLINE

How to Drive Online is a supplemental program which delivers essential elements of safe driving in an interactive and innovative way. This program aims to ensure safe driving habits are developed and maintained for life.

This 25 hour course features:
• Innovative delivery including video, simulations and interactive exercises to enhance content retention
• Award-winning research-based content
• Convenient, self-paced delivery Does not meet Connecticut DMV requirements for licensing

Special Member Pricing: $34.95
Non-Members: $39.95

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