Are you ready to learn to drive?

Important Announcements

HDA is now offering a 30-hour Online Course. Please see the details.

Limited space is available for all in-person classes. For the class to start, we must have five students with secured seats. Register today to reserve your seat.

Weekend Class Times (Must attend both weekends):

Fridays 5-8 PM
Saturdays 9 AM- 4 PM
Sundays 1-6 PM

Four-Day Week Class Times:

Monday-Wednesday 9 AM- 5 PM
Thursday 9 AM - 3 PM
(Christmas Break Class, December 27th-30th, times will differ)

Driver Education for Greater Hickory Area

We offer driver education classes and behind-the-wheel driving sessions for students in the greater Hickory area.

At Hester Driving Academy, we believe there is more to learning to drive than passing a permit or license test. We provide our students with a foundation that will last a lifetime and keep them safer on our roadways. We look forward to working with you to get your North Carolina permit or driver's license.

Extensive classroom curriculum
Online registration for driver ed classes
Flexible driving times to fit your busy schedule
Online scheduling for behind-the-wheel driving lessons
Qualified, state-certified driving instructors

TEEN DRIVER EDUCATION

Take our comprehensive teen driver ed course at our Hickory location. Gain confidence behind-the-wheel and learn the law/rules of the roadway with our North Carolina state-approved driver ed program.

Learn more about driver ed for teens.

ADULT DRIVER EDUCATION

Learn to drive from patient, certified driving instructors. Driving lessons are customized to your skill level and build your confidence as a safe driver.

Learn more about driver ed for adults.

NC Permit 30 Hours Classroom

Hickory

Jun 13 - 22

5:00 pm

Available

Please note: You must pay your deposit upon registration or your account may be deleted. Only accounts with their deposit paid will be secured in a class.

Remember we need only one parent to attend the mandatory parent meeting, starting at 5:00 pm the first day of class. This class will meet June 13-15 and 20-22. Check your student center for the times. Friday class starts at 5 pm. Saturdays are 9 am and Sunday 1 pm.

Jun 16 - 19

9:00 am