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Driving Lesson Packages in El Portal
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
- ✓ Pre-test practice lesson
- ✓ Car for your road test
- ✓ 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
- ✓ 1 double lesson (2 hrs) to practice all the skills needed for the test
- ✓ 1 lesson on the day of your test, with pickup to the FLHSMV
- ✓ Our car for your Driving Skills Test
- ✓ Drop-off after the test
Standard Package
5 lessons total
- ✓ 2 double lessons (4 hrs) to practice all the skills needed for the test
- ✓ 1 lesson on the day of your test, with pickup to the FLHSMV
- ✓ Our car for your Driving Skills Test
- ✓ Drop-off after the test
Complete Package
7 lessons total
- ✓ 3 double lessons (6 hrs) to practice all the skills needed for the test
- ✓ 1 lesson on the day of your test, with pickup to the FLHSMV
- ✓ Our car for your Driving Skills Test
- ✓ 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 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 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 El Portal
Certified Instructors
DMV-licensed professionals with real road teaching experience.
Flexible Scheduling
Mornings, evenings, weekends — lessons on your schedule.
Local Routes in El Portal
We train in the exact streets where you'll later drive daily.
Call Us Today 9AM–10PM
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Our driving school El Portal offers professional instruction for students throughout zip code 33138. We pick up students directly from homes and businesses along NE 87th Street, NE 2nd Avenue, and Biscayne Boulevard. Our driving instructors in El Portal hold current licenses issued by FLHSMV. Driving lessons El Portal residents book with us include pickup and return service within the neighborhood boundaries.
Why Choose Our El Portal Driving Lessons
Door-to-Door Service
We pick up students from anywhere in El Portal, including areas near the Little River and Biscayne Park borders
Bilingual Instructors
Our instructors speak both English and Spanish fluently
7 Days a Week
Lessons run seven days a week, including early mornings and evenings for working students
Each instructor stays with the same student throughout their entire course. This continuity helps students learn faster than switching between different teachers.
Students practice on the actual streets they'll drive daily after getting licensed. We focus on NE 87th Street traffic patterns, Biscayne Boulevard lane changes, and residential parking on NE 2nd Avenue.
🛡️ Safety First: Our cars have dual controls for safety during instruction.
Our Driving Instructors in El Portal
FLHSMV Licensed
All our instructors hold valid FLHSMV instructor licenses. We employ both male and female instructors to match student preferences.
✓ State certified instructors
✓ Male and female options
✓ Background checked
Experienced Teachers
Each instructor trains first-time drivers who've never touched a steering wheel before. They also work with foreign license holders adjusting to Florida traffic rules.
✓ First-time drivers welcome
✓ International students
✓ Nervous drivers
Our instructors know every stop sign, school zone, and tricky intersection in El Portal. The same instructor conducts all your lessons.
⭐ Personalized Learning: This personalized instruction means you don't repeat material or waste time with a new teacher each week. Students tell us this approach cuts down their total learning time.
Driving Lesson Packages & Pricing
| Package | Hours | Price | What's Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 6 hours | $499 | Pickup/dropoff, insurance discount certificate (under 21), warm-up drive before road test |
| Standard | 12 hours | $799 | Pickup/dropoff, insurance discount certificate (under 21), state road test option, night driving practice |
| Complete | 25 hours | $2,000 | Pickup/dropoff, insurance discount certificate (under 21), road test, 20 day hours + 5 night hours, defensive driving training |
| Single Lesson | 1 hour | $100 | No pickup, no exam included |
💰 Insurance Discount
The insurance discount certificate gives students under 21 up to 10% off car insurance for three years. Some restrictions apply based on your insurance company.
📅 Validity & Refunds
Lessons stay valid for one year from purchase date. Payments become non-refundable 120 days after purchase.
First Time Drivers in El Portal
Getting Started - Step by Step
Drug & Alcohol Course
4-hour course online or classroom. Covers Florida traffic law basics
Permit Exam
At third-party testing center or DMV office
Book Driving Lessons
After getting your learner's permit
Road Test
Most complete 6-12 hours first
📋 Required Documents
You need to bring:
- ✓ Social Security card
- ✓ Two proofs of address
- ✓ Identification documents
👨 Age Requirements
Florida law doesn't mandate a minimum number of hours for adults.
Students under 18 need specific documentation from parents. We recommend at least four lessons to build solid skills.
International Drivers & Foreign License Holders
Important Information
Foreign license holders must obtain a Florida learner's permit first. You can't transfer an international license directly to a Florida license without testing. The permit exam covers Florida-specific road rules that differ from other countries.
Required Documents
Bring to your permit test:
- ✓ Passport
- ✓ I-94 form
- ✓ Social Security card or exemption letter
- ✓ Two Florida address proofs
What You'll Learn
After passing the permit test, you take driving lessons to learn American traffic patterns:
- • Right-hand driving
- • Four-way stops
- • School bus laws
🗣️ Bilingual Support: Right-hand driving, four-way stops, and school bus laws confuse many international students initially. Our bilingual instructors explain these differences clearly. You can take the road test within days of finishing your lessons.
Behind the Wheel Training Areas in El Portal
NE 87th Street
Practice between NE 2nd Avenue and Biscayne Boulevard. Busy commercial zones, residential streets, and various parking scenarios
Three-Point Turns
Practice on quieter streets near the El Portal town hall area
Parallel Parking
Practice along NE 2nd Avenue where parked cars line both sides
Highway Merging
Learn at I-95 entrance ramps accessible from Biscayne Boulevard
Left Turns
Practice across traffic on busy intersections near the Little River boundary
Stop Signs
Navigation on residential blocks throughout zip code 33138
Permit & Road Test Services
Testing Costs
Permit Exam
~$70
Driving Exam
~$100
Same-Day Testing
Both tests happen the same day you book them. A prep class comes included before your permit exam. You get a warm-up drive right before the road test.
✓ No long DMV lines
✓ 90 minutes total time
✓ Scheduled appointments
Third-Party Testing Advantages
Third-party providers skip the long DMV lines. Some students wait four hours at DMV offices on busy days.
Our licensed third-party testing happens at scheduled appointment times. You walk in, take your test, and leave within 90 minutes total.
Nearest DMV Office to El Portal
North Miami DMV
📍 Location:
NE 6th Avenue
Roughly 2.5 miles south of El Portal
🕐 Hours:
Monday - Friday
Typically 8am to 5pm (check online)
Miami Gardens DMV
📍 Location:
About 6 miles northwest
⏰ Pro Tip:
Both offices see heavy traffic on Mondays and around lunchtime
⚠️ Important: The North Miami DMV handles license renewals, duplicates, and ID cards. They also conduct permit exams and road tests. DMV offices don't offer prep classes or warm-up drives. They test you cold. Third-party testing centers like ours include preparation in the same visit.
Required Documents for Your Driver's License
For Permit Exam
- 1. Primary ID: Passport, birth certificate, or permanent resident card
- 2. Social Security: Card or letter explaining why you don't have one
- 3. Residency Proof: Two documents (utility bills, bank statements, or rental agreements)
Both documents must show your current El Portal address
For Road Test
- ✓ Current learner's permit
- ✓ Proof of car insurance
- ✓ Vehicle registration (if using your own car)
- ✓ Parent's signature on consent forms (teenagers)
⚠️ Some students forget the vehicle registration and can't test that day
Pickup & Drop-off Locations in El Portal
We Serve All of Zip Code 33138
We collect students from any home address in zip code 33138. Schools like Horace Mann Middle School and North Miami Senior High get frequent pickups. We also grab students from workplaces along Biscayne Boulevard.
📦 Standard Packages
Include free pickup within El Portal boundaries
North-South: NE 79th Street to NE 95th Street
East-West: Biscayne Boulevard to NE 6th Avenue
⭐ VIP Concierge Service
Extends to surrounding neighborhoods for an additional fee
Teen Drivers Program
Structured Packages for Students Under 18
Students under 18 benefit from structured packages. The six-hour package meets minimum training recommendations for nervous parents. Twelve-hour packages give teens more practice time before their road test.
✓ All teen packages include insurance discount certificate
✓ Up to 10% savings on car insurance premiums
✓ Valid for three years (under 21 only)
💰 Insurance Savings
Teenagers save up to 10% on car insurance premiums for three years after completing our course. This discount applies only to drivers under 21. The savings often cover the lesson costs within the first year.
📅 Flexible Scheduling
We schedule lessons around high school hours - after 3pm on weekdays or anytime on weekends.
Adult Driving Lessons in El Portal
Flexibility
Adult students skip the insurance discount but gain flexibility. No minimum lesson requirement exists for adults over 18
Custom Hours
Some students book one hour to refresh rusty skills. Others need twelve hours to learn from scratch
International Welcome
Foreign license holders appreciate our patient approach to American driving differences
Anxious drivers get the same respect as confident ones. We don't rush adults through lessons. You decide when you feel ready for the road test.
✨ Perfect Fit: Hourly packages let you buy exactly the instruction time you want.
What to Expect During Your Driving Lessons
Typical Lesson Flow
Pickup
At your front door
Vehicle Check
Mirrors, seat, controls
Day's Plan
10 min review
Driving Time
50 min with coaching
Return Home
Same address
🎓 Early Lessons
Focus on residential streets with light traffic. You learn steering control, smooth braking, and basic turns.
🚗 Later Lessons
Add busier roads, highway merging, and complex intersections. Parking practice happens in shopping center lots and on-street spaces.
💬 Real-Time Feedback
Your instructor gives immediate feedback on mistakes instead of waiting until the end.
🏠 Return Service
You return home after each lesson to the same address where pickup happened.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many lessons do I need before the road test?
Most students take 6-12 hours of instruction. Nervous drivers often want 12-15 hours. Students with some prior knowledge sometimes feel ready after 4-6 hours. Your instructor will give honest feedback about readiness.
Do you provide pickup anywhere in El Portal?
Yes, we collect students from any address in zip code 33138. Pickup comes included in all multi-hour packages. Single one-hour lessons don't include transportation.
Can I use my own car for the road test?
Third-party testing centers allow your personal vehicle if it passes inspection. The car needs current registration, valid insurance, working brake lights, turn signals, and a horn. Our road test packages include use of our vehicles.
What happens if I don't pass the driving exam?
You can retake the road test after waiting one day. Third-party centers charge the exam fee again for each attempt. We recommend booking a warm-up lesson before your second try.
How long do purchased lessons stay valid?
All lessons expire exactly one year after purchase date. You can't transfer lessons to another person. Schedule your lessons within the 12-month window or they're forfeited.
Are your instructors bilingual?
Several instructors speak fluent Spanish and English. You can request a Spanish-speaking instructor when booking. We confirm instructor language ability before your first lesson.
What's actually included in lesson packages?
Multi-hour packages include pickup and dropoff for each lesson. You get use of our vehicle during instruction. Road test packages include a warm-up drive before your exam. Insurance discount certificates come with packages for students under 21.
Do you offer lessons on weekends?
Saturday and Sunday lessons fill up fast. We recommend booking weekend slots at least two weeks ahead. Weekday afternoon and evening times stay available with shorter notice.
Start Your Driving Lessons in El Portal Today! 🚗
FLHSMV licensed instructors • Bilingual service • Door-to-door pickup in zip code 33138
$499
Basic Package
6 hours
$799
Standard Package
12 hours
$2,000
Complete Package
25 hours
$100
Single Lesson
1 hour
📍 Serving All of Zip Code 33138 • El Portal • Little River • Biscayne Park
NE 87th Street • NE 2nd Avenue • Biscayne Boulevard • Licensed by FLHSMV • English & Spanish Instructors • Same Instructor Throughout • Dual Control Vehicles • 7 Days a Week • Early Morning & Evening Slots • Third-Party Testing Available • Insurance Discount Certificate (Under 21) • Teen & Adult Programs • International Drivers Welcome • Horace Mann Middle School • North Miami Senior High • I-95 Highway Training • Pickup/Dropoff Included • Valid for 1 Year
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