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.

  • NC Permit Adult 30-Hour Online Class + 6 hrs BTW Adult Only

    Your account must be paid in full upon registration or your account may be deleted for the 30 hour online course. Only accounts with their balances paid in full will be secured in the online course.

    ***Please notify us if you plan to drop the payment off or mail it.

    Includes 30 hours of class online and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

    Once the 30 hr online package is paid in full you will recieve an email with the link to start the HDA online course. The student will have 90 days to complete the 30 hr online class portion. 

    After the student completes the class course, you will need to take the NC permit test at the DMV. Once you have received your permit you will then login to your student center and select three days of 2-hour increments on the calendar to schedule the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. 

    All driving sessions will begin and end at Hester Driving Academy, 45 13th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601. Unless prior arrangements have been made with Hal Hester.

    Please be on time for all drive times. This is very necessary for the process to run smoothly.

    No cell phones, airpods, earbuds, watches, or anything associatied will a cell phone will allowed during drive times. 

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

     HDA is not responsible for personal items. 

    Should you have any questions or problems, don't hesitate to contact us. You may contact us by email, text, or call. Please pick one form of communication, NOT ALL THREE.



  • NC Permit 30-Hour Online Class Adult Only

    Your account must be paid in full upon registration, or it may be deleted for the 30-hour online course. Only accounts with their balances paid in full will be secured in the online course.

    ***Please notify us if you plan to drop the payment off or mail it.

    This includes 30 hours of online class and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training.

    Once the 30-hour online package is paid in full, you will receive an email with the link to start the HDA online self-pace course. The student will have 90 days to complete the 30-hour online class portion. After completing the online course, your next step will be to take the NC Permit test 

  • 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. 

  • PPC2 Permit Prep Class (2-Hours ONLY)

    Includes two hours of private class time with an instructor for North Carolina permit test prep. 

    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 DMV 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.

Permit Prep Class 2 hours only (1 on 1)

Hickory

Dates to be finalized
TBD
Available

When registering for this course, we will contact you to schedule the available times for your Permit Prep Class. This is a 2-Hour one-on-one class time opportunity to work with us to help you prepare for the NC permit test.

After you complete your registration and payment, log into your student center and confirm your email and cell phone to receive automatic text and email reminders for your upcoming lessons.