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.
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NC Permit 30-Hour Online Self-Pace Class + 6 hrs BTW for Adults
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 (Self-Pace) 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 self-pace 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.
Register Now$475
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NC Permit 30-Hour Online Self-Pace 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 (Self-Pace) 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
Register Now$250
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Behind-the-Wheel Training
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.
If under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a HDA student, sibling or an adult in the HDA vehicle during the driving lesson.
Students will be required to wear closed-toe shoes while driving. Sandals, flip-flops or open-toed shoes are not allowed.
Cell phones usage is not allowed during driving sessions.
HDA is not responsible for personal items.
Only one driving lesson may be schedule on a given day.
BTW 1 Hour Assessment | $125
BTW 3 Hour Training | $200
BTW 6 Hour Training | $375
BTW 9 Hour Training | $565
BTW 12 Hour Training | $750
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Behind-the-Wheel Training with Vehicle Lease for Road Test
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.
If under the age of 18, you must be accompanied by a HDA student, sibling or an adult in the HDA vehicle during the driving session.
Students will be required to wear closed-toe shoes while driving. Sandals, flip-flops or open-toed shoes are not allowed.
Cell phones usage is not allowed during driving lessons.
HDA is not responsible for personal items.
Only one driving lesson may be schedule on a given day.
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.
BTW 3 Hour Training with Vehicle Lease | $350
BTW 6 Hour Training with Vehicle Lease | $525
BTW 9 Hour Training with Vehicle Lease | $715
BTW 12 Hour Training with Vehicle Lease | $900
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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.
Register Now$575
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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.
Register Now$725
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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.
Register Now$150
