PalmWay Driving School

Driving Lessons in Margate

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πŸ•— Flexible Schedule: 8AM–7PM, 7 Days a Week
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Driving Lesson Packages in Margate

1 Driving Lesson (60 min)

$80

$70

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2 Driving Lessons (60 min)

$155

$135

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4 Driving Lessons (60 min)

$298

$258

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6 Driving Lessons (60 min)

$446

$386

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8 Driving Lessons (60 min)

$576

$496

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10 Driving Lessons (60 min)

$720

$620

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15 Driving Lessons (60 min)

$1080

$930

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20 Driving Lessons (60 min)

$1400

$1200

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Simple. Official. No Stress.

If you pass your DMV road test, you won't need to retake it.

Car for Road Test

  • βœ“ Car for your road test
  • βœ“ Meet at test location
  • βœ“ Quick & simple
$110
$90
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Car + Pick-up

  • βœ“ Pick-up available
  • βœ“ Car for your road test
  • βœ“ Less stress on test day
$170
$140
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Lesson + Car for RT

  • βœ“ Pre-test practice lesson
  • βœ“ Car for your road test
  • βœ“ Better chance to pass first time
$220
$180
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Pickup availability depends on area and schedule.

Driving Skill Test Packages with Driving Lessons

Each package includes practice hours behind the wheel, a car for your Driving Skills Test, and a drop-off when it is done.

Optimal Package

3 lessons total

  • βœ“ 1 double lesson (2 hrs) to practice all the skills needed for the test
  • βœ“ 1 lesson on the day of your test, with pickup to the FLHSMV
  • βœ“ Our car for your Driving Skills Test
  • βœ“ Drop-off after the test
$415
$300
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Standard Package

5 lessons total

  • βœ“ 2 double lessons (4 hrs) to practice all the skills needed for the test
  • βœ“ 1 lesson on the day of your test, with pickup to the FLHSMV
  • βœ“ Our car for your Driving Skills Test
  • βœ“ Drop-off after the test
$575
$430
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Complete Package

7 lessons total

  • βœ“ 3 double lessons (6 hrs) to practice all the skills needed for the test
  • βœ“ 1 lesson on the day of your test, with pickup to the FLHSMV
  • βœ“ Our car for your Driving Skills Test
  • βœ“ Drop-off after the test
$735
$560
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Need more time? You can add extra hours at $70 per lesson.

Traffic School Services

Florida Drug and Alcohol Course Online - 4-Hour TLSAE $40 | Miami DMV Approved

Required by Florida for first-time driver license applicants. Available in English & Spanish.

$40.00

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Florida 6-Hour DETS Course Online - Miami | Teen Driver Education

Required Florida state course for first-time teen drivers (6 hours, online).

$60.00

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Florida Permit Exam Online

Official online Florida learner’s permit exam for ages 14–17, includes practice test.

$60.00

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Florida 4-Hour Basic Driver Improvement Course Online (BDI) - Miami

Take this state-approved course to avoid points and protect your insurance rates.

$40.00

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Florida 8-Hour Basic Driver Improvement Course Online (IDI) - Miami

Court-ordered 8-hour BDI course for drivers with multiple violations or judicial requirements. Approved in all Florida counties.

$64.00

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Florida 8-Hour Aggressive Driver Improvement Course Online - Miami

Court-ordered 8-hour course for drivers required to complete aggressive driving or high-risk behavior training.

$70.00

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Florida 12-Hour Advanced Driver Improvement Course Online (ADI) - Miami

State-approved course for license reinstatement after suspension or revocation. Completely online. Audio available.

$140.00

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Florida 6-Hour Mature Driver Course Online - Miami | Insurance Discount

Insurance discount eligibility for Florida drivers age 55 and older.

$30.00

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Florida Wireless Communications Device Safety Course Online - Miami

Required for drivers cited for handheld phone use in school or work zones. Teaches safe, distraction-free driving.

$45.00

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PalmWay Driving School License

PalmWay Driving School Licensed by the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV)

PalmWay offers behind-the-wheel driving lessons in Miami and South Florida with licensed instructors and structured road test preparation.

Why Choose Our driving school in Margate

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Certified Instructors

DMV-licensed professionals with real road teaching experience.

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Flexible Scheduling

Mornings, evenings, weekends β€” lessons on your schedule.

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Local Routes in Margate

We train in the exact streets where you'll later drive daily.

Call Us Today 9AM–10PM

Or fill out the form below β€” our team will contact you within minutes to help schedule your first driving lesson.

Book a Free Consultation 24/7

Over 5,000 students have learned to drive safely on Margate roads through our driver training programs. We teach driving lessons in Margate with state-certified instructors who work with teens and adults.

Our driving school serves all Margate neighborhoods with door-to-door service.

Driving Lessons in Margate

Your first lesson starts in quiet residential areas like Winston Park or Carolina neighborhoods. The instructor sits next to you and explains how to adjust mirrors, use turn signals, and make smooth stops at stop signs. You won't drive on busy roads until you feel comfortable controlling the car.

Each lesson lasts two hours because shorter sessions don't give you enough time to build real skills. We pick you up from your home, school, or workplace in Margate at the time you choose. The car has dual controls so the instructor can brake if needed.

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Lessons 1-4

Quiet residential neighborhoods

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Lessons 5-6

Busier streets like Atlantic Boulevard and State Road 7. Lane changes, traffic lights, left turns

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Lessons 6-7+

Florida's Turnpike or I-95 for highway merging and exit strategies

Our Training Packages and Pricing

Hours Price Best For What's Included
2 Hours $140 Adults refreshing skills One 2-hour session, door-to-door service
4 Hours $270 New adult drivers Two 2-hour sessions, basic road skills
6 Hours $390 Teens under 18 Three 2-hour sessions, insurance discount eligibility
10 Hours $630 Complete beginner training Five 2-hour sessions, highway practice included

πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ“ Teen Insurance Discount

Teens under 18 need at least 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training with a licensed driving school to qualify for insurance discounts up to 15%.

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό Flexible for Adults

Adults can take as many or as few lessons as they want since Florida doesn't set a minimum for drivers 18 and older. Pay for each lesson separately with no contracts or upfront commitments.

Certified Driving Instructors in Margate

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FLHSMV Licensed

Every instructor holds a valid Florida driving instructor license issued by FLHSMV. They complete background checks and regular training updates to maintain their certification.

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Multilingual Instruction

Our instructors speak English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole so you can learn in the language you understand best.

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Patient & Supportive

Many students come to us nervous about driving or after failing a road test at another location. The instructors stay calm when you make mistakes and explain what went wrong without raising their voice. They've taught hundreds of first-time drivers who thought they couldn't learn.

Teen Driver Training Program

Florida Requirements for Teens 15-18

Step 1: Complete the 4-hour Drug and Alcohol course (TLSAE) before taking the learner's permit exam

Step 2: After getting the permit, hold it for 12 months if you're under 18

Step 3: During those 12 months, complete 50 hours of supervised driving with a parent plus professional lessons

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6-Hour DETS Course

$65

We offer the state-approved 6-hour DETS course which many insurance companies recognize for premium discounts.

Covers traffic laws, hazard recognition, and basic vehicle control

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School Pickups

We pick up students from Margate Middle School, Millennium Middle School, or any high school in the area.

  • βœ“ Parents don't need to sit in the back seat
  • βœ“ After school or weekend scheduling
  • βœ“ Instructor documents each lesson hour
  • βœ“ Completion certificate provided

Adult Driving Lessons

Requirements for Adults 18+

  • βœ“ Don't need the 6-hour DETS course or parent supervision hours
  • βœ“ Only need to pass the 4-hour Drug and Alcohol course
  • βœ“ Get your learner's permit and complete a road test

Who Takes Adult Lessons

  • β€’ People who have never driven before
  • β€’ Drivers from other countries learning American traffic rules
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No Embarrassment

Adult students often feel embarrassed about starting late but hundreds of people in Margate learn to drive in their 20s, 30s, or later

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Your Pace

The instructor adjusts the teaching pace to match how fast you learn. Evening lessons available for people who work during the day

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Your Car or Ours

Practice in our car or use your own vehicle for lessons if you prefer. Most adults need 6-10 hours before feeling ready for the road test

Behind-the-Wheel Training Areas

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Early Lessons

Residential streets like NW 66th Avenue, NW 8th Street, and neighborhoods west of State Road 7.

Light traffic, clear signs, 25-30 mph. Practice basic turns, stopping at stop signs, keeping car centered.

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Intermediate Lessons

Atlantic Boulevard between Margate Boulevard and Coral Springs Drive.

Traffic lights, multiple lanes, shopping center entrances. Learn blind spots, lane changes, yellow light stops.

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Advanced Lessons

State Road 7 (US 441) at 45 mph, Rock Island Road, Margate Boulevard for left turns.

Highway lessons on Florida's Turnpike between Coconut Creek Parkway and Sample Road exits.

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Parking Practice

Most students spend one or two lessons just on parking skills. We use the empty parking lots at Margate Park or along the Rock Island corridor to practice parallel parking, three-point turns, and backing into spaces.

Road Test Services

The road test happens at a FLHSMV office, not at our school. We prepare you by practicing the exact maneuvers the examiner will ask you to do. The test takes about 15-20 minutes and includes parallel parking, a three-point turn, and driving on regular streets.

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Pre-Test Warm-Up

Many students schedule a warm-up lesson right before their test appointment. This one-hour session lets you practice in the same car you'll use for the test.

You arrive at the DMV feeling confident instead of nervous

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Use Our Vehicle for Test

You can use our insured vehicle for the road test instead of borrowing a family member's car. The car has current registration and insurance documents which the examiner checks before starting.

Using a car you've practiced in for weeks makes more sense than testing in an unfamiliar vehicle

DMV Offices Near Margate

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Pompano Beach FLHSMV

2900 W Cypress Creek Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33309

6 miles from central Margate

Knowledge tests, road tests, license services

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Fort Lauderdale Regional

1350 NW 51st St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309

8 miles from Margate

Full service location with road tests available most weekdays

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Lauderhill FLHSMV

6001 N University Dr, Lauderhill, FL 33319

5 miles east of Margate

Knowledge tests and license renewals only, no road tests

⏰ Wait Times

Road test appointments fill up three to four weeks in advance at most locations. The Pompano Beach office usually has the shortest wait times.

πŸ“… Booking

Book your appointment directly through the FLHSMV website or by calling their service line.

What You Need to Get Started

πŸ§‘β€πŸŽ“ For Learners Under 18

  • β€’ Parent or legal guardian must sign the parental consent form at the DMV
  • β€’ Birth certificate or valid passport as proof of identity
  • β€’ Two documents showing Florida address (utility bill, bank statement, or school enrollment paper)
  • β€’ Social Security card or letter from Social Security stating you don't have a number
  • β€’ Drug and Alcohol course completion certificate (if completed online, print it)
  • β€’ Schedule knowledge test appointment before going to the DMV

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ’Ό For Adult Learners 18+

  • β€’ One primary ID (passport, birth certificate, or out-of-state license)
  • β€’ Proof of Social Security number (actual card or W-2 form)
  • β€’ Two documents proving Florida residency (lease agreements, mortgage statements, or utility bills dated within last 60 days)
  • β€’ 4-hour Drug and Alcohol course completion certificate (mandatory even for adults)
  • β€’ Can take the course online in one sitting
  • β€’ No parental consent needed once you turn 18

Defensive Driving Techniques We Teach

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Safe Following Distance

Stay three to four seconds behind the car in front. Pick a fixed object like a sign and count how long it takes you to reach it after the front car passes. At night or in rain, increase to five or six seconds.

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Lane Changes

Need three mirror checks: rearview mirror, side mirror, and a quick head turn to check blind spot. Signal for at least three seconds before moving. Never change lanes in an intersection or when crossing railroad tracks.

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Three-Point Turns

Pull to the right curb, turn wheel all the way left, drive forward at an angle. Stop before hitting opposite curb, shift to reverse, turn wheel all the way right. One more forward movement straightens you out.

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Parallel Parking

Line up your side mirror with front car's back bumper. Turn wheel all the way right and back up slowly until car sits at 45-degree angle. Straighten wheel, back up until front bumper clears front car, then turn left to straighten out.

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Night Driving

Use low beams in the city and high beams on dark highways when no cars approach. Your reaction time drops at night because you can't see as far ahead. Drive five mph slower than the speed limit after sunset.

Service Areas and Zip Codes

Margate Coverage

We serve all of Margate including zip codes:

33063 33066 33068

Nearby Areas

Students from these cities can also book lessons:

Coconut Creek
Coral Springs
Tamarac
North Lauderdale

πŸš— Free Pickup Zone

Free pick-up and drop-off covers a 15-minute drive from our main service area. Western parts of Pompano Beach and eastern sections of Parkland fall within our service zone.

πŸ’° Travel Fee

If you live more than 15 minutes from central Margate, there's a $15 travel fee per lesson. We don't charge this fee for package deals of 6 hours or more.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many driving lessons do most students need?

Teens usually take 6 to 10 hours to feel ready for independent driving. Adults with no driving background need 8 to 12 hours on average. Students who drove in other countries often need just 4 to 6 hours to learn Florida traffic rules and road signs.

Do you offer lessons on weekends?

Saturday and Sunday lessons are available from 9 AM to 5 PM. Weekend slots fill up fast so book at least two weeks ahead. Weekday evening lessons run until 7 PM during summer and 6 PM in winter months.

What age can someone start taking driving lessons?

Florida law lets you get a learner's permit at age 15. You can start driving lessons as soon as you pass the knowledge test and receive your permit. Some students take one or two lessons before the knowledge test to understand basic car controls.

Can I use my own car for lessons?

Yes, but the car must have current registration, valid insurance, and working seat belts. The instructor sits in the passenger seat so the car needs to accommodate two people comfortably. Most students prefer using our car because it has dual controls for safety.

How long does each driving lesson last?

Standard lessons run for two hours. One-hour sessions don't provide enough practice time and most students forget what they learned between short lessons. We don't offer lessons longer than two hours because concentration drops after that point.

What happens if I need to cancel a lesson?

Call or text at least 24 hours before your scheduled time. We'll reschedule you without any fee. Cancellations with less than 24 hours notice lose that lesson payment since the instructor already blocked that time.

Start Your Driving Lessons in Margate Today

Over 5,000 students trained. State-certified instructors. English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole instruction available.

$140

2 Hours

$270

4 Hours

$390

6 Hours

$630

10 Hours

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Serving Margate, Coconut Creek, Coral Springs, Tamarac & North Lauderdale
Zip Codes: 33063, 33066, 33068