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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 Sunrise
Certified Instructors
DMV-licensed professionals with real road teaching experience.
Flexible Scheduling
Mornings, evenings, weekends — lessons on your schedule.
Local Routes in Sunrise
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 Sunrise
Single 45-Minute Lesson
Perfect for trying us out.
5 Lessons (45 min each)
Great for basics.
10 Lessons (45 min each)
Complete training.
Door-to-Door Driving Lessons in Sunrise
Our instructors come directly to your home, workplace, or school in Sunrise. Each lesson runs for two full hours, giving you substantial practice time on the road. This door-to-door service eliminates transportation hassles and lets you start driving from familiar surroundings.
Neighborhoods We Serve
We pick up students throughout Sunrise neighborhoods including Sunset Strip, Nob Hill, and the Sunrise Blvd area.
✓ Sunset Strip
✓ Nob Hill
✓ Sunrise Blvd area
✓ All Sunrise neighborhoods
School Pickup Service
Teen drivers get picked up from local high schools. Parents appreciate not having to arrange transportation to a central office location.
• Piper High School
• North University High School
• C.G. Smith Academy
Local Roads and Highways We Use for Training
Your lessons take place on the actual roads where you'll drive after getting your license. Learning on these specific roads builds familiarity with the intersections, lane configurations, and traffic patterns you'll encounter during your test. The DMV examiner often uses these same routes when evaluating student drivers.
🛣️ Local Roads
• W. Oakland Park Rd (Route 816)
• Sunrise Lakes Blvd
• N. Flamingo Rd
• Sunset Strip
• W. Sunrise Blvd
• Hiatus Rd
• NW 44th St
• Route 84
• NW 136th Ave
These streets appear frequently on the DMV driving test route
🛤️ Highway Instruction
Sawgrass Expressway
Route 869
Port Everglades Expressway
I-595 / Florida 862
I-75
Route 93
Our Driving Instructors in Sunrise
All instructors hold Florida State certification and undergo background checks. They teach in English and Spanish, accommodating students from Sunrise's diverse community. Each instructor adapts their teaching style based on how you learn best - some students need visual demonstrations while others prefer verbal explanations.
Ben
Focuses on building confidence in nervous drivers through calm, patient instruction.
Salem
Specializes in highway merging and lane changes for students who feel anxious about interstate driving.
Baraka
Works extensively with adult learners returning to driving after years away from the wheel.
🎯 Real Results: Students report feeling comfortable behind the wheel by their first lesson. One teen student gained road confidence on day three of training. These results come from instructors who identify weak spots quickly and address them before bad habits form.
Driving Lessons Packages and Pricing
| Package Type | What's Included | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Online Course + 6 Drives | 30 hours online theory, 6 behind-the-wheel lessons | $359 |
| Traditional Course + 6 Drives | 30 hours classroom instruction, 6 behind-the-wheel lessons | $359 |
| Drives Only (6 lessons) | 6 behind-the-wheel lessons for students with completed theory | $350 |
| Individual Drive | Single 50-minute lesson for adults | Call for pricing |
| Skills Drive Test | Final driving exam with certified examiner | $60 |
💳 Payment Options: Online payment accepts all major credit cards. Students can split the course fee across multiple payments. The drives-only package works for anyone who finished an online course elsewhere or adults needing just a few refresher lessons.
Online Driver's Ed Course for Sunrise Students
Complete Online
Complete all 30 hours of classroom instruction from your phone, tablet, or computer. The system limits you to three hours per day, preventing cramming and encouraging proper information retention.
⏱️ Timeline:
Most students finish the theory portion in two weeks at this pace
Get Your CDE Form
After paying your account in full, you access the CDE Form directly from the student portal. Print this form before visiting the DMV - the office won't accept digital copies on your phone.
✓ Access from student portal
✓ Print before DMV visit
✓ Schedule lessons after permit
Traditional In-Person Classroom Course
🏢 Scheduled Sessions
Classroom sessions happen at scheduled times in our commercial office locations. The 30-hour curriculum breaks into manageable sessions spread across several weeks.
Flexible Makeup:
If you miss a class due to work or family obligations, attend that same lesson during the next session cycle
🎉 Early Advantage
You receive your CDE Form on the first day of class. Take this form to the DMV immediately to complete the written knowledge test.
Start Driving Sooner:
Once you have your learner's permit in hand, you can begin scheduling your six required behind-the-wheel lessons and practice driving with parents
Requirements for First-Time Drivers in Sunrise FL
👨🎓 Teen Requirements
Teens must reach 15 years and 6 months old before taking the written test at the DMV. Florida law changed recently, now requiring all teen drivers to complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course before getting a learner's permit.
👔 Adult Requirements
Adults over 18 can skip the formal driver's education course but still benefit from professional instruction.
📋 Required Documents Checklist for Skills Test:
Valid learner's permit
$60 payment (cash or check only)
Completed 50-hour practice log
With parent signatures
Proof of completing driver education
CDE Form
The DMV collects the practice log when you go to get your actual license after passing the road test. Keep this log accurate - examiners sometimes ask questions about the logged practice sessions.
Nearest DMV Locations to Sunrise
Visit the DMV website to check current wait times before driving there. Some locations now accept appointments for written tests, cutting your wait significantly.
| DMV Office | Address | Services | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise DMV | Stephanie St & American Pacific | Written tests, road tests, license renewal | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
| Plantation DMV | 1350 S Pine Island Rd | Written tests, ID cards | Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm |
| Fort Lauderdale DMV | 2501 W Broward Blvd | All services | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 8am-12pm |
⏰ Wait Times: The closest full-service DMV office sits at the intersection of Stephanie Street and American Pacific Drive in Henderson. Expect wait times between 45 minutes and two hours during peak afternoon hours.
Authorized Road Test Centers in Sunrise Area
We operate three authorized testing centers where students take their final skills driving test. All appointments must be scheduled in advance - walk-ins cannot be accommodated due to examiner schedules.
📍 Deerfield Beach
7 days weekly
Highest volume in Broward County
Mon & Tue: Extended hours until 7 PM
Details vary by location
📍 Jupiter
4 days weekly
Tue - Thu: 12 PM - 5 PM
Saturday: 9 AM - 12 PM
📍 Atlantis
6 days weekly
Closed Wednesdays
Varying hours throughout the week
Teen Driver Education Program
Florida teens start driver education at 15 and a half but cannot get a full license until age 18 without completing an approved course. The 30-hour theory course covers traffic laws, road signs, right-of-way rules, and hazard recognition. Behind-the-wheel instruction focuses on practical skills like backing up, parking, and navigating intersections.
📝 50-Hour Practice Log
Teens must log 50 hours of supervised driving practice with a licensed parent or guardian. Ten of these hours must occur after sunset to build nighttime driving skills.
The DMV reviews these logs carefully, so document each session honestly with dates, times, and road conditions.
✅ Qualification to Test
Students who complete the full course plus six professional lessons qualify to take the skills drive test. This exam happens as soon as the course ends - no waiting period required.
Parents receive detailed progress reports after each behind-the-wheel lesson showing which skills need more practice.
Adult Driving Lessons in Sunrise
Flexible Options
Adults choose how many lessons they want based on comfort level and skill gaps. A single 50-55 minute session costs less than the six-lesson package but works well for specific skill refreshers.
We focus each lesson on your requested skills rather than following a fixed curriculum
Common Requests
- • Parallel parking between cars on commercial streets
- • Merging onto I-95 during rush hour traffic
- • Navigating multi-lane roundabouts throughout Broward County
- • Practice with modern traffic patterns and road designs
No classroom theory course is mandatory for adults over 18 in Florida
Additional Programs
Defensive Driving & Road Safety
The Road Safety Course teaches collision avoidance, hazard scanning, and decision-making under pressure. This four-hour course may qualify you for insurance discounts with certain carriers.
Smith System's Five Keys:
• Aim high in steering
• Get the big picture
• Keep your eyes moving
• Leave yourself an out
• Make sure others see you
These principles reduce accident risk significantly compared to basic driver training alone.
Senior Driver Refresher Package
Drivers over 55 face changing reaction times, vision challenges, and unfamiliarity with new road designs like diverging diamond interchanges. Our senior package addresses these specific concerns through customized lessons.
What's Covered:
• Left turns across busy intersections
• Florida's updated traffic laws
• New rules about roundabouts
• Protected left turn signals
• Cell phone restrictions
Refreshing your skills can help maintain independence and may lower insurance premiums.
Why Choose Our Driving School in Sunrise
Fully Licensed
Full licensing through the Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles department. Member of Florida Professional Driving School Association.
Highway Included
Highway driving instruction comes standard in every package at no additional charge - some schools charge $50 extra for interstate practice.
Clean Vehicles
Vehicles get detailed cleaning between students. Every vehicle carries commercial insurance coverage that protects students during lessons.
⭐ Student Reviews
"Ben arrived on time for all six lessons and made me feel calm even when I made mistakes. Got my license five days after starting the course."
- Vivian, GCU student
"Salem never skipped steps and had me driving confidently on Route 869 by day three. The highway scared me before but now I merge smoothly."
- Google Review
"Baraka explained everything clearly and created a clean, professional learning environment. Would definitely recommend to friends."
- Recent Graduate
What's Included in Our Driving Lessons
Every two-hour lesson covers multiple skills rather than focusing on just one maneuver.
Three-point turns
Parallel parking
Backing techniques
Four-way stops
Highway entrance/exit
Roundabout navigation
Traffic light sequences
Right-of-way situations
🎯 Special Focus: We spend time on highway entrance and exit ramps because many students struggle with merge timing. Roundabout navigation gets dedicated practice since these appear increasingly throughout Sunrise and surrounding areas.
Flexible Scheduling for Busy Students
📅 7 Days a Week
Weekdays:
9 AM - 6 PM
Weekends:
9 AM - 5 PM
Evening Lessons:
Available for work/school commitments
📞 Easy Booking
Book Same Week:
First lesson available if slots remain
Office Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30 AM - 5 PM
Online Portal:
See available slots and book instantly
Areas We Serve in Sunrise and Nearby
📍 Sunrise Zip Codes Coverage
33313
33319
33321
33322
33323
33325
33326
33338
33345
33351
33355
Plantation
Weston
Tamarac
Coral Springs
Pembroke Pines
Davie
Fort Lauderdale
Pompano Beach
Hollywood
Our service area extends throughout Broward County. If you live outside these zones, contact us to verify whether we can accommodate your location.
How to Get Started with Driving Lessons in Sunrise
Contact us by phone or online
Select package & complete payment
For teens: finish 30-hour theory
Print CDE Form & visit DMV
Receive learner's permit
Schedule 6 behind-the-wheel lessons
Complete skills drive test
Take passing certificate to DMV
Get your license issued!
⚡ Fast Track: One student enrolled on Monday and held her license by Friday that same week! The entire timeline from enrollment to licensed driver typically spans three to four weeks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do driving lessons cost?
Package prices start at $350 for six behind-the-wheel lessons. The complete course including 30 hours of theory plus six driving lessons costs $359.
How long does each lesson last?
Behind-the-wheel lessons run two full hours. Individual adult lessons last 50-55 minutes.
Can I take lessons on weekends?
Yes, we schedule lessons Saturday and Sunday from 9 AM to 5 PM.
Do you provide the car for the DMV test?
Students who complete training through our program can use our vehicle for the skills drive test at our authorized testing centers.
When can I start driving lessons after getting my permit?
Schedule your first behind-the-wheel lesson immediately after the DMV issues your learner's permit.
How many lessons do most students need?
Florida requires six professional lessons for teens. Adults determine their own lesson count based on comfort level.
Do you work with nervous or anxious drivers?
Our instructors specialize in building confidence for students who feel anxious about driving.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept online payment through all major credit cards. The skills drive test requires cash or check only.
Do I need to bring anything to my first lesson?
Bring your learner's permit and wear comfortable shoes - flip-flops and high heels make pedal control difficult.
Ready to Start Your Driving Journey? 🌅
Book your first lesson the same week you call if slots remain available. Our office handles scheduling Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5 PM. Online scheduling through the student portal lets you see available time slots and book instantly without waiting for a callback.
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Monday - Friday
8:30 AM - 5 PM
Online Portal
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24/7 Availability
Get Your License in 3-4 Weeks!
Students who already hold a learner's permit can start behind-the-wheel lessons immediately after booking the drives-only package.
📅 Start Your Lessons Today