Starting this fall we will no longer be offering an in person 8 hour class at our Lancaster Office. We are switching over to an online 8 hour class. The Jefferson Office will still hold an in person 8 hour class. Students who are 15-18 years old may attend an 8 hour class.
Driving Experience Requirement Policy To ensure safety and to maintain the quality of instruction, all students must have basic driving experience before enrolling in this class. This requirement helps prevent unsafe situations and allows the instructor to focus on higher‑level learning rather than first‑time operation of a vehicle.
Our Lancaster office is located inside the Connelly Building on Williams Street. Room 212- upstairs
Starting this fall we will no longer be offering an in person 8 hour class at our Lancaster Office. We are switching over to an online 8 hour class. The Jefferson Office will still hold an in person 8 hour class. Students who are 15-18 years old may attend an 8 hour class.
Knowledge Test (Permit)
Sign up online for this class.
For students 15 years or older who need their beginner’s permit.
Costs
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Permit test only: $30
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Permit test with reader assistance: $40
(One‑on‑one session where the instructor reads the test to you.)
If your green envelope is damaged or you do not get to the DMV within 30 days, you must pay to retake the test.
Taking the Permit Test
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Students must be U.S. citizens to take the permit test with us.
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Ages 15–17 must have a parent or guardian sign required paperwork before testing.
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Please bring your SC ID if you have one.
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This is for first time students- you cannot attend if you had a permit or driver's licences before.
NEW: Online Class Schedule & Location Changes
Starting this fall:
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The online 8‑hour class will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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The Lancaster Office will no longer offer an in‑person 8‑hour class.
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The Jefferson Office WILL continue holding an in-person 8‑hour class.
Driving Experience Requirement (For 8-Hour Classes)
To ensure safety and high‑quality instruction, all students must have basic driving experience before enrolling.
1. Required Experience
Students should already be able to:
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Start the vehicle
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Steer and maintain lane position
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Brake smoothly
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Make basic turns
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Drive safely in a parking lot or similar low‑risk environment
2. Do Not Sign Up If You Have No Experience
This class is not for first‑time drivers with zero experience.
3. Safety Enforcement
If a student arrives without prior experience, the instructor may:
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Remove the student from the driving session
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Delay training until they gain practice
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Require private lessons (additional cost)
4. No Refunds
Students who enroll without the required experience cannot receive a refund.
Services for SC Residents Ages 15-18 years old
We are a third‑party tester, offering:
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Knowledge (permit) tests
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Skills (road) tests
Students may be selected for a random DMV recall, during which:
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The student must use their personal vehicle
Service Areas
We drive students who live in:
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Lancaster County
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Kershaw County
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Chester County
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Chesterfield County
Indian Land / Fort Mill / York County Pricing
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Teen Package: $460
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To receive the $360 price, students must be dropped off and picked up at our office for all driving sessions.
Driver Training Courses
Ages 15–16
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Class time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
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Held at least once per month
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Includes six hours of one‑on‑one driving
Pricing:
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Teen Package: $360
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IL/York Package: $460
Ages 17–18
Students may take either the teen or adult course (both accepted for insurance reduction).
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Start by signing up for the 8‑hour class
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Adult Package: $280
Training Vehicles
Driving sessions are completed in:
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2020 Ford Ecosport (SUV) — instructor brake installed
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2015 Honda Civic (sedan) — instructor brake installed
Out‑of‑State Permits
Students with an out‑of‑state permit must visit the DMV to obtain a South Carolina permit.