Driving Lessons in Tamarac
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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 Tamarac
Certified Instructors
DMV-licensed professionals with real road teaching experience.
Flexible Scheduling
Mornings, evenings, weekends — lessons on your schedule.
Local Routes in Tamarac
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 Tamarac
Single 45-Minute Lesson
Perfect for trying us out.
5 Lessons (45 min each)
Great for basics.
10 Lessons (45 min each)
Complete training.
Driving Lessons North Lauderdale
Learn to Drive Safely in Broward County
Why Choose Our Driving School in North Lauderdale
State Licensed
Our school holds a license from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles to provide driver education in Broward County. Instructors bring over 26 years of combined teaching experience working with first-time drivers throughout South Florida.
Dual Controls
Every vehicle in our fleet features dual controls, giving instructors the ability to intervene if needed during your lessons. This safety feature provides peace of mind for nervous beginners.
Free Pickup & Drop-Off
We pick you up and drop you off at your home, school, or workplace within a 20-minute radius of North Lauderdale at no extra charge. Convenient service eliminates transportation stress.
Real-World Confidence
Students who complete their training with us report feeling confident navigating the diverse traffic patterns found throughout Broward County, from residential streets to I-95.
Multiple Languages
Lessons are available in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, allowing you to learn in the language you understand best.
Local Expertise
Our instructors know North Lauderdale streets, Broward County traffic patterns, and the specific intersections where new drivers commonly struggle.
Driving Lessons North Lauderdale - What You Will Learn
Your first lesson begins in quiet residential neighborhoods where you practice basic maneuvers without highway traffic. Instructors teach you how to execute smooth turns, transition between the gas pedal and brake without jerking, and come to complete stops at stop signs.
Residential Skills
Smooth turns, gas-to-brake transitions, complete stops, three-second following distance rule.
Busier Roads
Lane changes, proper intersection navigation, handling traffic lights with confidence.
Night Driving
Eye adjustment to darkness, reduced speed, increased following distance, handling distorted visibility.
Highway Driving
Merging techniques, maintaining consistent speed, recognizing exit signs early, safe lane changes.
Our Driving Instructors in North Lauderdale
State Certified
Every instructor on our team holds current certification from the State of Florida and undergoes background screening before teaching.
Nervous Driver Specialists
We hire instructors who specialize in working with nervous drivers, understanding that anxiety behind the wheel is normal for beginners.
Learning Opportunities
When you make a mistake during a lesson, instructors explain what happened and how to avoid repeating it, turning every error into a learning opportunity.
👨🎓 Customized Approach: Teen drivers and adult students receive different instruction approaches because adults process information differently and often bring more caution to their first driving experiences.
Private Driving Lessons - Just You and Your Instructor
👤 One-on-One Privacy
Each lesson is one-on-one, meaning no other students sit in the back seat watching you practice. This privacy lets you ask questions without feeling embarrassed and make mistakes without an audience.
✓ Ask questions freely
✓ Make mistakes without audience
✓ Learn at your own pace
⏱️ Customized Pace
Instructors adjust the lesson pace to match your learning speed, spending extra time on skills you find challenging.
Standard Session:
Two hours - giving you enough time to practice multiple maneuvers and drive through different traffic conditions in one appointment.
🛡️ Safety First: All practice vehicles carry full insurance coverage and dual brake pedals, so instructors can stop the car if necessary during your training.
Free Pickup and Drop Off in North Lauderdale
📞 Easy Scheduling
Call our office to schedule your lesson, and the instructor arrives at your specified location within the agreed timeframe.
Pickup Locations:
• Homes throughout North Lauderdale
• Schools and workplaces
• Tamarac and Margate
• Within 20-minute radius
🚗 Door-to-Door Service
After your two-hour session ends, the instructor returns you to the same pickup location or a different address if you need to go somewhere else.
Benefits:
This door-to-door service eliminates the need for parents to rearrange work schedules or for students to find transportation to a training facility.
Specialized Programs
👨🎓 Driving Lessons for Teens in North Lauderdale
📚 Requirements
Florida law requires teens under 18 to complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education course (DATA or TLSAE) before applying for a learner's permit.
This four-hour class covers drug and alcohol effects on driving and basic traffic regulations.
⏰ Timeline
Teens must hold their learner's permit for at least 12 months before applying for a full license.
After passing the 50-question knowledge exam, teens receive a permit allowing practice with a licensed driver age 21 or older.
💰 Insurance Benefit: Teens who complete six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction with a licensed driving school may qualify for insurance discounts up to 15% from many carriers.
👔 Adult Driving Lessons - Never Too Late to Learn
Hundreds of adults in North Lauderdale take their first driving lessons after age 18, 25, or even 40. Adults learn differently than teenagers, often showing more caution and asking more detailed questions about traffic rules.
🎯 Teaching Approach
Our instructors recognize these differences and adapt teaching methods accordingly, focusing on building confidence through repeated practice in low-stress environments.
⚡ No Waiting Period
Unlike teens, adults face no waiting period between obtaining a learner's permit and scheduling a road test, though we recommend at least six hours of instruction.
🧠 ADHD and Neurodiverse Driver Training
Students with ADHD, autism, or anxiety face specific challenges behind the wheel, including difficulty filtering distractions, processing multiple inputs simultaneously, or managing stress in busy traffic.
Trained Instructors
Our instructors receive training in working with neurodiverse learners, understanding that these students often need more processing time and benefit from explicit verbal cues.
Slower Pace
Lessons may progress more slowly, spending extra time on skills like scanning intersections systematically or managing sensory overload on highways.
Judgment-Free
We create a judgment-free environment where students can request breaks, ask for repetition, or practice the same maneuver multiple times without pressure.
Night Driving Lessons in North Lauderdale
Driving between sunset and full darkness creates the most dangerous conditions because your eyes haven't adjusted yet and headlights don't compensate for reduced natural light.
⚠️ Night Challenges
Colors, shapes, and sizes all appear distorted at night, making it harder to judge how fast other vehicles are moving or how far away they are.
Objects appear distorted and judging distances becomes harder at night.
🎯 What You'll Learn
Night lessons teach you to:
- • Reduce speed by 5-10 mph
- • Increase following distance to 4+ seconds
- • Watch for impaired/exhausted drivers
- • Use high beams appropriately
- • Adjust eyes to oncoming glare
💰 Additional Fee: Night driving instruction carries an additional fee because of the specialized skills involved and the increased insurance costs for evening operations.
Testing Services
📝 Permit Test Preparation
Before taking the permit test, you must complete the four-hour TLSAE course, which explains how alcohol and drugs impair reaction time, judgment, and motor skills.
Knowledge Exam:
• 50 questions total
• 40 about traffic laws
• 10 about road signs
• Need 38+ correct (75%)
• Available in 9 languages
Prep Classes Available:
Optional three-hour classes in English, Spanish, French, and Haitian Creole. Same-day appointments available, 6 days a week!
🚗 Road Test in North Lauderdale
When you're ready for the driving test, you can schedule it at our facility with a state-certified third-party examiner.
Advantages:
✓ Same-day & next-day slots
✓ Use our insured vehicle
✓ Same car you practiced in
✓ One-hour warm-up available
Test Includes:
Three-point turns, parallel parking, stopping at intersections, checking blind spots, and following traffic laws. If you don't pass, reschedule after 24 hours.
Traffic School & Driver Improvement Courses
4-Hour BDI
The four-hour Basic Driver Improvement course helps you dismiss a traffic ticket and prevent points from appearing on your license.
Within 30 Days:
Notify clerk of courts that you plan to attend traffic school
Available online - log in/out at your convenience. Final exam can be retaken free until you pass!
8-Hour Intermediate
If you receive two traffic citations within 12 months, the court may order you to complete an eight-hour Intermediate Driver Improvement course.
Goes Deeper:
Teaching you to recognize patterns that lead to violations and accidents
Available online 24/7 - study at your own pace with breaks as needed.
12-Hour Advanced
The 12-hour Advanced Driver Improvement course applies to drivers whose licenses have been suspended for accumulating too many points.
Required For:
Hardship license or full license reinstatement if classified as habitual traffic offender
Available online 24/7 with flexible study schedule and unlimited breaks.
Driving Lesson Packages and Prices in North Lauderdale
We offer flexible packages ranging from two hours to 20 hours of instruction, with no contracts required. You pay only for the lessons you need, and you can purchase additional hours anytime if you want more practice before your road test.
| Package | Hours | Broward County Price | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | 2 hours | Call for current rate | Adults with some driving experience |
| Basic | 4 hours | Call for current rate | Refresher training or nervous drivers |
| Standard | 6 hours | Call for current rate | First-time teen drivers (insurance discount eligible) |
| Complete | 10 hours | Call for current rate | Students who want thorough preparation |
| Intensive | 20 hours | Call for current rate | International license holders or very anxious beginners |
📍 Location Note: Prices vary between Broward County and Palm Beach County locations due to different operating costs and insurance rates. Each package includes free pickup and drop-off within our service radius, use of our dual-control vehicles, and instruction from state-certified teachers.
Areas We Serve Near North Lauderdale
Our instructors provide lessons throughout Broward County. Free pickup and drop-off applies to all locations within 20 minutes of our North Lauderdale facility, making it convenient for students across western and central Broward County.
North Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
Pompano Beach
Coral Springs
Tamarac
Margate
Lauderhill
Lauderdale Lakes
Sunrise
Plantation
Coconut Creek
Deerfield Beach
Davie
Frequently Asked Questions About Driving School in North Lauderdale
How much do driving lessons cost in North Lauderdale?
Prices depend on the number of hours you book and whether you're in Broward or Palm Beach County. Call our office for current rates, as we update pricing periodically based on fuel costs and insurance expenses.
Do I need a learner's permit before starting lessons?
No, you can begin lessons before obtaining your permit. Many students take a few hours of instruction first to build basic skills, then schedule their permit test once they feel comfortable in a car.
How many hours of driving instruction do I need?
Most first-time drivers benefit from six to ten hours of instruction before attempting the road test. Adults with previous driving experience in another country might need only two to four hours to learn Florida-specific rules.
Do you provide a car for the road test?
Yes, you can rent our insured vehicle for the driving test. Using the same car you practiced in gives you an advantage because you already know how the brakes, steering, and turn signals feel.
What languages are lessons offered in?
Our instructors teach in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole. Let us know your preferred language when booking so we can match you with the right instructor.
Will I get an insurance discount after completing lessons?
Drivers under 21 who complete at least six hours of instruction with a licensed driving school may receive up to 15% off their insurance premiums. Check with your insurance provider to confirm their specific discount policy.
When can I start taking driving lessons?
You can begin lessons as soon as you're ready, though teens must be at least 15 years old to apply for a learner's permit in Florida. Call us to check instructor availability and schedule your first session.
How far will you pick me up from?
We provide free transportation for students within 20 minutes of our facility in North Lauderdale. If you live outside this radius, we may still be able to accommodate you for an additional travel fee.
Book Your Driving Lessons in North Lauderdale Today! 🚗
Learn to drive safely in Broward County with 26+ years of combined instructor experience. State-licensed school with dual-control vehicles and free pickup service within 20-minute radius.
3 Languages
English, Spanish, Haitian Creole
Learn in your preferred language
ADHD Specialists
Neurodiverse driver training
Judgment-free environment
No Contracts • Flexible Packages • 7 Days a Week
From residential streets to I-95 highway driving. Teen programs with insurance discounts, adult lessons at your pace, night driving available. Same-day permit testing & road test scheduling!
📞 Call to Schedule Your First Lesson