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Florida Drug and Alcohol Course Online - 4-Hour TLSAE $19.95 | Miami DMV Approved
Required by Florida for first-time driver license applicants. Available in English & Spanish.
$19.95
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Class A CDL ELDT Theory Course Online | PalmWay Driving School Florida
Required by Florida for first-time driver license applicants. Available in English & Spanish.
$139.00
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Class B CDL ELDT Theory Course Online | PalmWay Driving School Florida
Required by Florida for first-time driver license applicants. Available in English & Spanish.
$139.00
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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).
$29.95
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Florida Permit Exam Online
Official online Florida learner’s permit exam for ages 14–17, includes practice test.
$29.95
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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.
$18.95
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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.
$32.00
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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.
$35.00
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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.
$69.95
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Florida 6-Hour Mature Driver Course Online - Miami | Insurance Discount
Insurance discount eligibility for Florida drivers age 55 and older.
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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.
$33.95
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PalmWay offers behind-the-wheel driving lessons in Miami and South Florida with licensed instructors and structured road test preparation.
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Local Routes in Olympia Heights
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Driving lessons in Olympia Heights
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Learning to Drive in Olympia Heights
Olympia Heights is the unincorporated neighborhood between Bird Road and Miller Drive, from SW 102nd Avenue east to the Palmetto Expressway, about 11 miles west-southwest of downtown Miami. It is home to Tropical Park and Southwest Miami Senior High, and most of it is a residential grid of numbered streets, terraces and courts. That gives a new driver slow side streets for the first lessons, with six-lane Bird Road and the Palmetto a few minutes away when you are ready.
PalmWay Driving School gives one-on-one, 60-minute lessons with pick-up and drop-off at your home, school or work in Olympia Heights. This guide covers the local roads, the spots that trouble beginners, the closest road test offices, prices and the steps to a Florida license.
How Lessons Work in Olympia Heights
There is no PalmWay office, classroom or test site in Olympia Heights. The instructor comes to you.
Pick-up and drop-off
Every lesson includes pick-up and drop-off at home, at school or at work in Olympia Heights.
60 minutes, one-on-one
Each lesson is 60 minutes behind the wheel, just you and your instructor, in the instructor's car.
7 days, 8 AM to 7 PM
Lessons run seven days a week from 8 AM to 7 PM, so they fit after school, around work shifts or on weekends.
Paced for you
A 15-year-old with a new learner's license and an adult who last drove abroad need different first lessons. You start at your level.
Who We Teach in Olympia Heights
🎓 Teens with a learner's license
Teens at Southwest Miami Senior High and other nearby schools can be picked up at home or at school. Lessons work alongside the 50 supervised hours, 10 at night, that a parent or guardian certifies, and parents can repeat the same streets during the week.
Driving lessons for teenagers🚗 Adults getting a first license
If you are 18 or older and never got a license, lessons start with seat and mirror setup, braking and turns, then build up to Bird Road and the skills test. Adults take TLSAE and the knowledge exam but skip the 12-month learner's period teens have.
😌 Nervous and returning drivers
Have a license but avoid the Palmetto? Refresher lessons start on the side streets west of Galloway Road and move to busier roads one step at a time.
🌎 New to Florida or licensed abroad
Drivers who learned in another country often handle a car well but not Florida's rules: right of way at four-way stops, school zones and what the skills test checks.
Drivers with a foreign licenseGetting to Know Olympia Heights
Olympia Heights is a census-designated place in unincorporated Miami-Dade County. Bird Road (SW 40th Street) is the north edge, with Westchester across the road. SW 102nd Avenue is the west edge, with Westwood Lakes beyond. Miller Drive (SW 56th Street) is the south edge, with Sunset on the other side. The Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) separates it from Glenvar Heights, and east of Galloway Road the line dips south to the Don Shula Expressway (SR 874).
Galloway Road (SW 87th Avenue) splits the neighborhood. West of it is the larger residential grid with Southwest Miami Senior High and Blue Lakes Elementary. East of it are more homes and Tropical Park, a 275-acre county park on the old Tropical Park Race Track grounds. Census figures put the area at about 2.7 square miles of land and a third of a square mile of water, including the park's four lakes.
| ZIP codes | 33165 for most addresses, 33155 on the Tropical Park side, 33143 below Miller Drive east of Galloway |
| Main roads | Bird Road, Galloway Road, Miller Drive, SW 97th Avenue |
| Expressways | Palmetto (SR 826) and Don Shula (SR 874) at the east edge |
| Public high school | Southwest Miami Senior High, 8855 SW 50th Terrace |
| Closest road test office | Midway Crossings, about 4 miles north |
Local Roads You Will Practice On
From calmest to busiest, these are the roads that shape lessons in Olympia Heights.
| Road | What it is like | What you work on |
|---|---|---|
| Side streets west of Galloway (SW 41st to SW 55th Street and the numbered terraces and courts) | Residential, with driveways and parked cars | Starting, stopping, turns, three-point turns |
| SW 92nd Avenue, SW 97th Avenue, SW 48th Street, SW 102nd Avenue | Main neighborhood roads that feed Galloway, Bird Road and Miller Drive | Steady speed, scanning intersections |
| Galloway Road (SW 87th Avenue, SR 973) | Residential, then shopping centers at Bird Road | Lane position, following distance, left turns |
| Miller Drive (SW 56th Street) | The south edge, with Sunset across the road | Holding speed, lane changes |
| Bird Road (SW 40th Street, SR 976) | Six-lane divided road, mostly commercial | Lane choice, turns across traffic, plaza driveways |
| Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) and Don Shula Expressway (SR 874) | Expressways at the east edge, entered from Bird Road | Merging, overhead signs, exits |
| Florida's Turnpike | West of the neighborhood, exit 23 at Bird Road, all-electronic tolls | Highway merging and longer drives |
Spots That Challenge New Drivers Here
🚦 Left turns on Bird Road
Bird Road is a six-lane divided road, mostly commercial. A left turn means judging a gap across three lanes of oncoming traffic while the car ahead may brake to swing into a plaza.
🛒 Bird Road at Galloway Road
Shopping centers surround this corner, so cars pull out of parking lots near the intersection and shoppers cross on foot. Check the crosswalk before every turn and stay out of the intersection when traffic backs up.
🛣️ The Palmetto interchange
At the northeast corner of Tropical Park, Bird Road meets the Palmetto Expressway, and the Don Shula Expressway begins in the same interchange. Signs for SR 826 and SR 874 come quickly, so read them early and pick your lane before the ramp.
🏫 School zones
Southwest Miami Senior High (SW 50th Terrace) and Blue Lakes Elementary (SW 52nd Terrace) are inside the neighborhood, and Olympia Heights Elementary faces Bird Road near SW 97th Avenue. Slow down early when school zone limits are in effect.
🏟️ Event days at Tropical Park
Tropical Park Stadium seats 7,000 and hosts high school football and track events, and the equestrian center hosts horse shows several times a year. Expect extra cars turning around the park on event days.
🛑 Corners inside the grid
Many corners in a numbered grid look alike, and a neighbor backing out of a driveway may not see you. Full stops before the stop line and a slow left, right, left look are habits the examiner checks.
Calm Streets for First Lessons
The calm part of Olympia Heights is the grid west of Galloway Road. On the terraces and courts between SW 92nd and SW 101st Avenue you can repeat a turn several times without a line of cars behind you. A sensible order for a new driver:
Side streets: controls, smooth stops, turns, stop signs and three-point turns.
SW 97th Avenue, SW 92nd Avenue and SW 48th Street: steady speed, mirror checks, turning onto busier roads.
Galloway Road and Miller Drive: lane position, a four-second following distance, left turns at signals.
Bird Road: lane changes, turns across traffic, plaza driveways.
The Palmetto or the Turnpike: merging and exits, once your instructor sees you are ready.
Repeating these streets with a parent between lessons adds to the 50 hours of driving, 10 at night, that must be certified for a teen.
Lesson Packages and Prices
Every package is made of 60-minute, one-on-one lessons with pick-up and drop-off in Olympia Heights. Packages do not expire, so you can spread lessons over a school semester or a busy work month.
| Package | Price | Regular price | Per lesson |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 driving lesson | $70 | $80 | $70 |
| 2 driving lessons | $135 | $155 | $67.50 |
| 4 driving lessons | $258 | $298 | $64.50 |
| 6 driving lessons | $386 | $446 | about $64.33 |
| 8 driving lessons | $496 | $576 | $62 |
| 10 driving lessons | $620 | $720 | $62 |
| 15 driving lessons | $930 | $1,080 | $62 |
| 20 driving lessons | $1,200 | $1,400 | $60 |
Pay by card or with Klarna or Afterpay at checkout, or by Zelle through the manager. Book from the price grid on this page or see the packages page.
Road Test Near Olympia Heights
No office in Olympia Heights gives the driving skills test, and the Coral Gables and Downtown Miami offices do not give driving exams. These three FLHSMV offices are the closest that do. Exams are by appointment through FLHSMV.
| Office | Address | By road | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midway Crossings (Space 82C) | 7795 W Flagler St, Miami, FL 33144 | About 4 miles north | Midway Crossings |
| Coral Reef | 14653 SW 122nd Ave, Miami, FL 33186 | About 9 miles southwest | Coral Reef |
| Miami Central | 3721 NW 7th St, Miami, FL 33126 | About 10 miles northeast | Miami Central |
Measured from near Southwest Miami Senior High. Your street can change the distance by about a mile.
Car for Road Test: $90
Regular price $110
Our car for the driving skills test. You meet us at the test location.
Car + Pick-up: $140
Regular price $170
We pick you up and you take the test in our car.
You book the exam appointment with FLHSMV yourself, and our FLHSMV appointment guide explains which one to choose. Details are on the road test and car for road test pages. Using your own car? It needs valid registration and insurance and must pass a basic inspection, and no other passengers ride along during the exam. For lessons aimed at the test itself, see driving test preparation.
Step by Step to a Florida License
Teens under 18
Complete the 6-hour DETS course, required since August 1, 2025 for first-time applicants under 18. Our DETS teen course is online for $30.
Pass the Class E knowledge exam: 50 multiple-choice questions, 80 percent to pass. Under 18 you can take it online with a Parent Proctoring Form: see our online DMV exam.
Get the learner's license at 15 or older after a vision and hearing test, with a parental consent form.
Always drive with a licensed driver 21 or older, in daylight only for the first three months, then until 10 p.m.
Hold it 12 months or until 18, with 50 hours of driving, 10 at night, certified by a parent, guardian or responsible adult over 21.
Pass the driving skills test, at 16 or older.
Adults 18 and older
Complete the 4-hour TLSAE course. Our TLSAE course is online for $20.
Pass the vision and hearing test and the Class E knowledge exam in person. The online exam is only for applicants under 18.
Take lessons until the maneuvers feel routine. There is no 12-month learner's period at 18 and older.
Book the driving skills test with FLHSMV and pass it.
What the driving skills test checks
A three-point turn in a 20 to 40 foot space, straight-in parking, a quick stop, backing about 50 feet while looking to the rear without the mirror or camera, stop signs, traffic signals, signaling for the last 100 feet before a turn, right of way, lane position and at least a four-second following distance.
Full details are on the FLHSMV knowledge exam and driving skills test page.
What to Bring to Lessons and to the Test
To every lesson
Your learner's license or current driver license
Glasses or contacts if you need them to drive
Closed-toe shoes that let you feel the pedals
Water on hot days, phone on silent
To the driving skills test
Your learner's license, the physical card
Identity, Social Security and address documents for the license
For teens, the parent-signed certification of 50 hours
A registered, insured car that passes inspection, or our Car for Road Test
Full checklist: what to bring to the Florida road test.
Pick-Up Areas and ZIP Codes
West side, ZIP 33165
The grid between Bird Road and Miller Drive, from Galloway Road west to SW 102nd Avenue, around Southwest Miami Senior High and Blue Lakes Elementary.
East side, ZIPs 33155 and 33143
Homes between Galloway Road and the Palmetto south of Bird Road, around Tropical Park, are in 33155. The blocks below Miller Drive that reach the Don Shula Expressway are in 33143.
School and work
Pick-up can also be after classes at Southwest Miami Senior High or after a shift at a store on Bird Road or Galloway Road.
Just outside the line, in Westchester, Westwood Lakes, Sunset or Glenvar Heights? Call or text to check pick-up for your address.
Nearby Areas We Also Serve
Tamiami
Northwest beyond Westwood Lakes, where Bird Road meets Florida's Turnpike.
Driving lessons in TamiamiOlympia Heights Driving Lessons: FAQ
Do you pick up anywhere in Olympia Heights?
Yes. Every lesson includes pick-up and drop-off at your home, school or work, from the streets around Tropical Park to SW 102nd Avenue.
Where is the closest road test office?
Midway Crossings, 7795 W Flagler St, about 4 miles north. Coral Reef (about 9 miles) and Miami Central (about 10 miles) also give driving exams. No office in Coral Gables does.
Can I use your car for the road test?
Yes. Car for Road Test is $90 (regular $110) and you meet us at the test location. Car + Pick-up is $140 (regular $170) and includes pick-up. You book the FLHSMV appointment yourself.
My teen is 15. What comes first?
The DETS course, then the knowledge exam (online is fine under 18), then vision and hearing for the learner's license. Lessons start once your teen holds the learner's license.
Can adults take the knowledge exam online?
No. FLHSMV allows the online Class E knowledge exam only for applicants under 18, so adults take it in person after the TLSAE course.
How many lessons will I need?
It depends on where you start. A first-time driver needs more time on side streets than someone who only wants to get comfortable on the Palmetto. Packages do not expire, so you can start small and add lessons.
Do you have an office in Olympia Heights?
No, the instructor comes to you. PalmWay's office is at 3325 Hollywood Blvd, Suite 401, Hollywood, FL 33021, and the school holds Florida Commercial Driving School License #5218 issued by FLHSMV. See our license.
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