Take the adult driver training at our driving school in Hickory. Learn to drive from patient, certified driving instructors. Driving sessions are customized to your skill level and build your confidence as a safe driver.

  • APP Adult Permit Prep

    Includes two hours of private class time for permit test prep and six hours behind-the-wheel training once the adult has obtained a NC permit. 

    A valid permit or driver's license is required for us to drive you on NC roadways. You are required to bring your permit or valid driver's license with to your session. Not doing so will result in a $55 fee.

    Students will be required to wear closed-toe shoes while driving. Sandals, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes are not allowed.

    Cell phone usage is not allowed during driving sessions.

    HDA is not responsible for personal items. 

  • APP Adult Permit Prep with Vehicle Lease for Road Test

    Includes two hours of private class time for permit test prep and six hours behind-the-wheel lessons once the adult has obtained an NC permit. 

    A valid permit or driver's license is required for us to drive you on NC roadways. You are required to bring your permit or valid driver's license with to your lesson. Not doing so will result in a $55 fee.

    Once the on-the-road driving test date has been determined, the student will contact Hester Driving Academy to schedule the date and time to lease the HDA vehicle. A no show for the vehicle lease to the Hickory DMV office will result in a $55 fee.

    Students will be required to wear closed-toe shoes while driving. Sandals, flip-flops, or open-toed shoes are not allowed.

    Cell phone usage is not allowed during driving sessions.

    HDA is not responsible for personal items. 

  • Lease HDA Vehicle for NC Road Test

    This service allows the student to lease one of the HDA vehicles for use to take the NC road test to obtain a NC driver license.

     Once the NC road test date has been determined the student will contact Hester Driving Academy to schedule the date and time to Lease the HDA Vehicle.

     No Show for vehicle lease to the Hickory DMV office will result in a $55 fee.

     Students will be required to wear closed-toe shoes while driving. Sandals, flip-flops or open-toed shoes WILL NOT be allowed.

     Cell phones usage WILL NOT be allowed during driving sessions.

     HDA WILL NOT be responsible for personal items.