Driving Lessons in Melrose Manors
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Driving Lesson Packages in Melrose Manors
Simple. Official. No Stress.
If you pass your DMV road test, you won't need to retake it.
Car for Road Test
Car + Pick-up
Lesson + Car for RT
- β Pre-test practice lesson
- β Car for your road test
- β Better chance to pass first time
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
- β 1 double lesson (2 hrs) to practice all the skills needed for the test
- β 1 lesson on the day of your test, with pickup to the FLHSMV
- β Our car for your Driving Skills Test
- β Drop-off after the test
Standard Package
5 lessons total
- β 2 double lessons (4 hrs) to practice all the skills needed for the test
- β 1 lesson on the day of your test, with pickup to the FLHSMV
- β Our car for your Driving Skills Test
- β Drop-off after the test
Complete Package
7 lessons total
- β 3 double lessons (6 hrs) to practice all the skills needed for the test
- β 1 lesson on the day of your test, with pickup to the FLHSMV
- β Our car for your Driving Skills Test
- β Drop-off after the test
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 learnerβs permit exam for ages 14β17, 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 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 Melrose Manors
Certified Instructors
DMV-licensed professionals with real road teaching experience.
Flexible Scheduling
Mornings, evenings, weekends β lessons on your schedule.
Local Routes in Melrose Manors
We train in the exact streets where you'll later drive daily.
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Learning to drive in Melrose Manors means getting comfortable on busy Miami-Dade streets before your road test. Our driving school offers private lessons with door-to-door pickup anywhere in the 33147, 33150, and 33169 zip codes. We're licensed by the State of Florida to teach behind-the-wheel training throughout Miami-Dade County.
Professional Driving Lessons in Melrose Manors
Every driving lesson happens one-on-one in a dual-control car, which means your instructor can brake or steer if needed. You'll practice on the actual streets you'll encounter during your road test, not in empty parking lots.
Dual-Control Vehicles
Your instructor can brake or steer if needed, so you can push your comfort zone safely
Real Street Training
Practice on the actual streets you'll encounter during your road test
Confidence Building
Builds confidence faster than riding with family members who can only give verbal advice
Progressive Training Approach
Most students begin on quiet residential streets like NW 54th Street and NW 62nd Street to learn basic vehicle control. Once you can handle turns, stops, and lane changes smoothly, we move to busier roads like NW 7th Avenue and NW 27th Avenue. Highway merging practice happens on I-95 and the Palmetto Expressway, where you'll learn to match traffic speed and find safe gaps.
The dual-control setup lets you push your comfort zone safely. If you start drifting into another lane or approaching a red light too fast, the instructor corrects the car without you having to panic.
Local Practice Routes in Melrose Manors
Melrose Manors sits between the Palmetto Expressway and I-95, which means you'll need both highway and city driving skills.
City Driving Practice
We practice parallel parking on NW 54th Street near the Brownsville Transit Center and three-point turns on residential blocks between NW 7th Avenue and NW 17th Avenue. Commercial areas along NW 62nd Street teach you how to handle pedestrian traffic and parking lot entries.
Highway Driving Practice
Highway practice covers entrance ramps, lane changes, and safe following distances at 65 mph. The Palmetto Expressway on-ramps from NW 62nd Street are common test routes. Most students need two highway sessions before they feel comfortable merging into fast-moving traffic.
How to Get Your Florida Driver's License in Melrose Manors
TLSAE Course
Florida law requires the TLSAE course (Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education) before applying for your learner's permit. This 4-hour online class costs around $30 and delivers a certificate by email within hours of completion.
What to bring to the DMV:
β’ TLSAE certificate
β’ Proof of identity
β’ Social Security number
β’ Two proofs of residential address
Written Knowledge Test
The written knowledge test has 50 questions, and you need 40 correct to pass. After getting your permit, complete the DATA course (Drug, Alcohol, and Traffic Awareness) within 90 days.
Instruction Hours:
Florida doesn't mandate instructor hours before your road test, but most people need 6-10 lessons to build solid skills.
Requirements by Age
| Requirement | Teens (Under 18) | Adults (18+) |
|---|---|---|
| Permit Holding Period | 12 months | No waiting period |
| Supervised Driving | 50 hours (10 at night) | Not required |
| Professional Instruction | Recommended 10-15 hours | Recommended 6-10 hours |
| Road Test Scheduling | After 12-month permit hold | Online through Florida DMV |
Our Certified Driving Instructors
All our instructors hold valid Florida teaching certificates issued by the state. Each one passed a background check, a driver record review, and completed instructor training coursework. We hire people who stay calm under pressure, since new drivers make mistakes and need patient guidance.
Patient Guidance
Won't yell or criticize β explains what went wrong and has you try again immediately
Bilingual Instructors
Many instructors speak both English and Spanish fluently
Defensive Driving
Learn techniques that keep you safe long after you pass your test
Immediate Correction
Correction cycle helps muscle memory develop faster than traditional methods
Teaching approach focuses on building good habits from day one rather than just memorizing what examiners want to see. Instructors explain what went wrong, show you the correct way, then have you try again immediately. This immediate correction cycle helps your muscle memory develop faster than traditional "explain first, practice later" methods.
Driving Lesson Packages & Pricing
We offer packages in 60-minute sessions that include pickup and dropoff service anywhere in Melrose Manors. Each lesson covers specific skills, and your instructor tracks your progress to avoid repeating things you already know.
| Package | Total Hours | Price | What You Get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Lesson | 1 hour | $80 | Try out our instruction style, learn one specific skill |
| Starter Package | 2 hours | $160 | Basic vehicle control, turning, parking lot practice |
| Beginner Package | 4 hours | $298 | Residential street driving, traffic rules, basic highway |
| Standard Package | 6 hours | $446 | Full city and highway training, parallel parking, test prep |
| Complete Package | 8 hours | $576 | Comprehensive training for nervous or older beginners |
| Extended Package | 10 hours | $720 | Extra practice for international students or complex situations |
| Teen Package | 15 hours | $1,080 | Full instruction series for first-time teen drivers |
| Intensive Package | 20 hours | $1,440 | Maximum confidence building, includes multiple road test rehearsals |
Most students choose either the 6-hour or 10-hour package depending on their starting skill level. You can always add individual lessons later if you need more practice in a specific area.
π³ Payment plans split the cost across multiple weeks for packages over $300.
Teen Drivers in Melrose Manors
School Pickup Service
We pick up teenage students directly from Miami Northwestern Senior High School and Miami Central Senior High School after classes end. Parents don't need to rearrange schedules for transportation.
π Requirements:
Florida requires teens to complete both TLSAE and DATA courses before applying for their learner's permit at age 15.
Building Confidence
The 12-month permit holding period gives young drivers time to build real skills before solo driving. We break down complex maneuvers like parallel parking into smaller steps that don't overwhelm anxious first-timers.
π‘οΈ Safety First:
Building confidence takes longer than memorizing rules, but confident drivers make safer decisions in unexpected situations.
Adult Driving Lessons
Many adults in Melrose Manors never learned to drive because they grew up in cities with good public transit or in countries where cars weren't affordable. There's no age limit for learning, and adult students often pick up skills faster than teens.
All Ages Welcome
We've taught students in their 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond who became comfortable drivers within 8-10 lessons
Focused Training
Adult learners typically struggle with highway merging and parallel parking β we spend extra time on these areas
Flexible Schedule
Early morning or evening lessons accommodate work schedules, with slots starting at 7 AM and running until 8 PM
Road Test Preparation & DMV Information
Road test preparation focuses on specific route patterns examiners use in Miami-Dade County. We practice parallel parking between cones, three-point turns on narrow streets, and residential driving at 25 mph.
Parallel Parking
Between cones
Three-Point Turns
On narrow streets
Pre-Drive Check
Horn, headlights, signals, e-brake
Common Mistakes
Rolling stops, blind spots, slow driving
You'll rehearse the pre-drive safety check demonstrating horn, headlights, turn signals, and emergency brake. Common mistakes include rolling through stop signs, forgetting blind spot checks, and driving too slowly on main roads. We drill high-point-value items repeatedly until they become automatic.
Nearest Driver License Offices
West Miami-Dade Service Center
2525 NW 62nd Street, Miami, FL 33147
Road tests, permits, license renewals
(305) 229-6333
North Miami Beach Driver License Office
16950 NE 19th Avenue, North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Road tests, permits, written tests
(305) 229-6333
Hialeah Driver License Office
325 E 2nd Avenue, Hialeah, FL 33010
Road tests, permits, ID cards
(305) 229-6333
π‘ Pro Tip
The West Miami-Dade location on NW 62nd Street sits closest to Melrose Manors, just a 10-minute drive east. Road tests there usually start in the parking lot for parallel parking, then move onto surrounding streets.
We Serve Melrose Manors & Surrounding Areas
Primary Service Area
Our service area covers zip codes 33147, 33150, 33167, 33168, and 33169.
Nearby Communities:
West Little River, Brownsville, Liberty City, El Portal, and North Miami
Extended Service Area
Door-to-door pickup works within a 15-mile radius β just confirm your address when booking.
Also Serving:
Opa-locka, Norland, Scott Lake, and Golden Glades for students who prefer practicing in their own neighborhoods.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many driving lessons do I need before taking my road test?
Most students need between 6 and 10 hours of instruction to develop solid skills. Complete beginners usually require 10-15 hours, while people who've driven in other countries might only need 4-6 hours. Your instructor will assess your progress after the first two lessons and recommend a timeline.
Do I need to take the TLSAE course before getting my learner's permit?
Yes, Florida law requires all first-time permit applicants to complete the 4-hour TLSAE course before visiting the DMV. You'll receive a certificate after finishing, which you must present when applying. The course covers traffic laws, road signs, and the dangers of impaired driving.
Can you pick me up from my house or school?
We offer door-to-door pickup service for every lesson. Just provide your address when booking, and your instructor will arrive at the scheduled time. High school students can be picked up right after classes end.
What happens if I don't pass my road test on the first try?
You can retake the road test after a minimum waiting period set by the state. Most people who fail need 2-3 additional practice lessons focusing on the specific areas where they lost points.
Do you offer driving lessons on weekends?
Yes, we schedule lessons seven days a week including Saturdays and Sundays. Weekend slots fill up quickly, so book at least a week in advance. Evening sessions during the week (after 5 PM) also have high demand.
How soon can I start my first driving lesson?
New students can usually book their first lesson within 3-5 days of contacting us. We recommend reaching out as soon as you receive your learner's permit to lock in your preferred time slots.
Start Your Driving Lessons in Melrose Manors Today!
Getting started takes one quick conversation where we discuss your current skill level and goals. If you've never driven before, we recommend starting with at least 4 hours to build basic competence. Same-week availability means you don't have to wait long to begin, with morning, afternoon, and evening time slots available.
$80
Single Lesson
1 hour
$446
Standard Package
6 hours
$720
Extended Package
10 hours
$1,080
Teen Package
15 hours
π Serving Melrose Manors β’ West Little River β’ Brownsville β’ Liberty City β’ El Portal β’ North Miami
State Licensed Instructors β’ Bilingual English/Spanish β’ Dual Control Vehicles β’ Door-to-Door Pickup β’ 7 Days a Week β’ 7 AM - 8 PM β’ Payment Plans Available β’ Teen & Adult Training β’ International Students Welcome
π£οΈ Practice On: NW 54th Street β’ NW 62nd Street β’ NW 7th Avenue β’ NW 27th Avenue β’ I-95 β’ Palmetto Expressway
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