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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 Hollywood
Certified Instructors
DMV-licensed professionals with real road teaching experience.
Flexible Scheduling
Mornings, evenings, weekends — lessons on your schedule.
Local Routes in Hollywood
We train in the exact streets where you'll later drive daily.
Call Us Today 9AM–10PM
Or fill out the form below — our team will contact you within minutes to help schedule your first driving lesson.
Driving Lesson Packages in Hollywood
Single 45-Minute Lesson
Perfect for trying us out.
5 Lessons (45 min each)
Great for basics.
10 Lessons (45 min each)
Complete training.
Our driving school operates in Hollywood, Florida as a licensed facility by FLHSMV. We've been teaching residents how to drive on local roads since 2006. Students learn on Hollywood Boulevard, Federal Highway, Johnson Street, and I-95 with state-certified instructors.
Our Driving Lessons in Hollywood
Door-to-door pickup service operates seven days a week throughout Hollywood and surrounding Broward County areas. All training vehicles come equipped with dual control brakes for student safety. Lessons take place on the actual roads where students will drive after completing their training.
6-Hour Package
- ✓ Basic vehicle control
- ✓ Neighborhood driving practice
- ✓ Turning & lane changes
- ✓ Parking fundamentals
Perfect for experienced drivers
8-Hour Package
- ✓ Everything in 6-hour package
- ✓ Highway driving on I-95
- ✓ Defensive driving techniques
- ✓ Insurance rate reduction certificate
💰 Insurance Discount Included!
10-Hour Package
- ✓ First time to road test ready
- ✓ Highway & defensive driving
- ✓ Parallel parking mastery
- ✓ Pre-test warm-up session
⭐ Best Value for Beginners!
Training on Real Hollywood Roads
🛣️ Federal Highway
Multi-lane navigation and traffic light practice
🏙️ Hollywood Boulevard
Pedestrians, crosswalks, and busy intersections
Certified Driving Instructors
All instructors hold current state certification through FLHSMV. Each instructor maintains membership in the Florida Professional Driving School Association. Both English and Spanish-speaking instructors work with students throughout the week.
Defensive Driving
Safe following distances & hazard identification 3-5 seconds ahead
Highway Training
I-95 merge techniques, speed control & blind spot checks
Parking Mastery
Parallel, perpendicular, and angled parking on real streets
Bilingual Staff
English & Spanish-speaking instructors available
First Time Drivers in Hollywood
Step 1: TLSAE Course
Florida requires all first-time drivers to complete the TLSAE course before applying for a learner's permit. This four-hour Drug and Alcohol course covers traffic law and substance abuse education.
✓ Online or in-person available
✓ Take at Hollywood location
Step 2: Knowledge Exam
After completing TLSAE, students must pass the knowledge exam to receive their learner's permit. The test covers Florida traffic laws, road signs, and safe driving practices.
🎂 Age 15: Can apply for permit
🎂 Age 16: Eligible for license
🚗 Practice Requirements
- ✓ 50 hours supervised driving practice
- ✓ 10 hours must be nighttime
- ✓ Licensed driver 21+ in passenger seat
- ✓ Hold permit for 1 year minimum
🎯 Road Test
Students become eligible for their Class E driver's license at age 16. They must hold their learner's permit for at least one year before taking the driving exam.
📍 Test Location
Actual driving on public Hollywood roads
Behind the Wheel Training
Basic Vehicle Control
Seat adjustment, mirror positioning, and dashboard indicators. Hand placement at 9 and 3 o'clock positions.
Start in empty parking lots
Turning Techniques
Proper approach speed, checking blind spots, and maintaining lane position throughout the turn.
Right, left & U-turns
Lane Changes
Checking mirrors, activating turn signals, checking blind spots, and smooth steering input.
3-second rule emphasis
Parking Skills
Parallel parking on streets with actual parked cars. Shopping center practice at different times of day.
Real condition simulation
Highway Merging
Acceleration lane usage, gap identification, and smooth entry into traffic flow on I-95.
Match highway speed before merging
Intersection Navigation
Scan left, right, and left again before entering. Identify right-of-way at four-way stops.
Limited visibility handling
Areas We Serve in Hollywood
📍 Hollywood Neighborhoods
- ✓ Dania Beach
- ✓ Hallandale
- ✓ West Lake
- ✓ Liberia
- ✓ Hollywood Hills
- ✓ Central Hollywood
Instructors know local streets and adapt lessons to areas where students will drive most often.
🏫 School Pickups Available
- • Hollywood Hills High School
- • McArthur High School
- • South Broward High School
📅 After-School Hours
Lessons start right when school ends
Comprehensive Zip Code Coverage
Service extends to zip codes: 33019, 33020, 33021, 33022, 33023, 33024, 33025, 33026, 33027, 33028, 33029, 33081, 33082, 33083, and 33084
Pembroke Pines
Miramar
Fort Lauderdale & Pompano Beach
Online Courses Available
TLSAE Course Online
The TLSAE course runs completely online through a state-approved platform. Students log in anytime and work through four hours of material at their own pace.
✓ Study at your own pace
✓ Certificate downloads immediately
✓ Pass final quiz to complete
Permit Test Prep
Florida learner's permit test preparation happens online with unlimited practice attempts. The system uses actual questions from the DMV question bank.
✓ Unlimited practice attempts
✓ Actual DMV questions
✓ Review wrong answers
Basic Driver Improvement (BDI)
Basic Driver Improvement courses satisfy traffic ticket requirements for point reduction. The four-hour BDI course works for most moving violations. Students complete the course from their phone or computer without coming to the office.
Combo Package
Save money vs. separate courses
✓ TLSAE Course
✓ Permit Test Preparation
✓ Lifetime access for review
Requirements for Florida Driver's License
Florida law requires specific documents before issuing any driver's license or ID card. Bring original documents, not photocopies, to your DMV appointment. Names on all documents must match or you'll need legal paperwork showing name changes.
🇺🇸 US Citizens
Primary Identification
- • Certified US birth certificate
- • Valid US passport or passport card
- • Consular Report of Birth Abroad
- • Certificate of Naturalization (N-550/N-570)
- • Certificate of Citizenship (N-560/N-561)
Social Security Proof
- • Social security card
- • W-2 form
- • Recent paycheck with full SSN
- • SSA-1099 forms
- • Any 1099 tax documents
Name must match license name
Residential Address (2 Required)
- • Utility bills (within 2 months)
- • Bank statements
- • Government agency mail
- • Lease agreements
- • Mortgage statements
- • Florida vehicle registration
🌍 Immigrants & Foreign Nationals
Primary ID Documents
- ✓ Valid Alien Registration Receipt Card (Green Card, Form I-551)
- ✓ I-551 stamp in passport
- ✓ Employment Authorization Card (Form I-766)
Student/Visa Holders
- • Form I-94 (current) + valid passport
- • F-1 students: I-20 form + I-94
- • J-1 visa: DS-2019 + passport + I-94
⏱️ New Immigrant Timeline
New immigrants receive a 30-day temporary permit without a photo after applying. FLHSMV sends your application to Tallahassee for verification against federal databases.
📬 Your actual license arrives by mail within 30 days to your residential address.
🇨🇦 Canadians
Primary ID Documents
- ✓ Valid Canadian passport
- ✓ Original or certified Canadian birth certificate
- ✓ Canadian Naturalization Certificate
- ✓ Canadian Certificate of Citizenship
Additional Requirements
The same proof of social security and residential address requirements apply to Canadian citizens. Two documents showing your Hollywood address are necessary.
Same as US Citizens:
• Social Security proof
• 2 residential address proofs
Driving School Packages & Pricing
Package pricing varies based on pickup location within Hollywood and Broward County. Central Hollywood pickups cost less than outer areas due to drive time.
📞 Call for an exact quote based on your specific address
What's Included
- ✓ Pickup & drop-off at your location
- ✓ Dual control brake vehicles
- ✓ Full insurance coverage
- ✓ Insurance rate reduction certificate
Payment Options
- ✓ Online payment via website
- ✓ Phone payment accepted
- ✓ In-person at Hollywood office
- ✓ Split payments for large packages
Refund Policy
- • No refunds on used lesson hours
- ✓ Unused hours transfer to family
- ✓ Flexible scheduling available
- ✓ Package never expires
Schedule Your Driving Lesson Today
Call our Hollywood office to speak with a scheduling coordinator. Online scheduling shows available time slots for the next two weeks. Walk-in appointments work during office hours.
Weekdays
Monday - Friday
9 AM - 7 PM
Weekends
Saturday - Sunday
9 AM - 5 PM
Early Morning
For day shift workers
7 AM starts
Office Hours
📍 Walk-in appointments available
Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 6 PM
🎓 Serving Hollywood since 2006