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Academy School of Driving

Newtonville, New Jersey (NJ)

Academy School of Driving

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Overview

Our instructors bring years of experience teaching safe driving. With patience, expertise, and a personalized approach, we prepare every student for the road test and confident driving beyond. We know that anxiety makes learning difficult, so we prioritize a calm, supportive environment. Students absorb information best when they feel comfortable with their instructor, which is why we focus on building trust and rapport from day one. Academy School of Driving is committed to maintaining a professional, safe, and welcoming atmosphere for every learner. Feel free to ask others about their experiences with our team. Our comprehensive training covers everyday traffic scenarios and teaches essential emergency response skills. Because safety always comes first, we use mild inclement weather as real-world practice opportunities, only rescheduling when conditions become genuinely unsafe.

Instructors

  • Jim Hallinan

    Jim Hallinan

  • Matt Groark

    Matt Groark

  • Mike Stellaccio

    Mike Stellaccio

  • Mare Angeline

    Mare Angeline

  • Bo McKillop

    Bo McKillop

  • Alex

    Alex

  • Steve Jones

    Steve Jones

  • Mike Wong

    Mike Wong

  • Gabe Caraballo

    Gabe Caraballo

  • Cathy Scott

    Cathy Scott

  • Rocco Centrone

    Rocco Centrone

  • Tom Saia

    Tom Saia

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Training Programs

4 offered

  • Written test: You must be 16 to take the written test in our office

    a stress free environment! NO WASTED TIME OR DISTRACTIONS AT THE DMV!! Call to schedule an appointment. We are licensed by the State to administer this test, and offer it at no charge!!! **This service can only be provided to 16 year olds who are completing the 6 hours with Academy Driving. Anyone 17 or older must pass the written test at the DMV.

  • 6-10 hour Package

    This service includes - Acquiring the permit ahead prior to lessons - Vision test- 6 or 10 hours of one-on-one in depth instruction- Permit validation- Road test scheduling with DMV- Coupons for future services, Insurance certificate (which will qualify for a discount with your insurance company). During the 6 hours we teach you everything you need to know! From parallel parking to highway driving, you'll be confident in your driving abilities when your lessons are done. The 10 hour program really reinforces what is taught doing the 6 hours driving, but with extra lessons for an added sense of confidence both for the student and the parent. **Full Payment upon scheduling is encouraged, however, half down is required to be put in the schedule and the remaining balance is due prior to finishing the lessons.

  • Road test service

    We pick you up prior to your road test with enough time to review parallel parking and K-turns. We provide you with transportation to your scheduled DMV location, and use of our state licensed vehicle for your test. After this we can drop you back off at work, school, or home. **This service must be paid in full in order to be put in the schedule.

    $180

  • Brush up lessons

    This is a package of your choice. This could be anywhere from 2-5 additional hours of training. Often, families decide to sign up for additional training leading up to the student's road test, where Academy can focus on areas that the student feels less confident. This is also the perfect package for adult students (17+ years old) who don't need the full state mandated 6 hours. **This service must be paid in full in order to be put in the schedule.

    $65

Languages

English