04
Theory Hours
Road rules, signs, right-of-way and hazard perception, taught in plain English.
Overview
Zero Experience? Perfect. That's Where We Start.
The Beginner Driver Course takes you from "never touched a steering wheel" to test-ready in fourteen structured hours. Four classroom-style theory sessions cover road rules, signs and hazard awareness, then ten practical hours build your skills step by step — parking lots first, quiet streets next, real traffic when you're ready.
Every lesson runs in a dual-control Steerwise car with free pickup from home, school or work. Your instructor tracks your progress and shares a short report after each session, so you always know what's next.
$ 54 / course
What's included
Everything You Need, Nothing You Don't
10
Practical Hours
Steering, parking, lane discipline and town driving, built up gradually.
Free Pickup
We collect you from home, school or work anywhere in the Ithaca area.
Study Pack
Permit practice tests, manoeuvre checklists and our beginner's driving guide.
Your learning plan
Week by Week to Confident
- W1
Controls & car craft
Seats, mirrors, pedals and smooth starts in quiet parking lots.
- W2
Streets & junctions
Turns, right-of-way, lane changes and reading traffic around Ithaca.
- W3
Parking & manoeuvres
Parallel, bay and hill parking plus three-point turns, drilled until easy.
- W4
Test readiness
A full mock test on real routes, then a personal checklist for test day.
Good to know
Who Is This Course For?
- Teenagers and adults with little or no driving experience.
- New residents who need a New York licence from scratch.
- Nervous learners who want maximum patience and structure.
- Parents looking for professional lessons for their teen.
Need more hours?
Add extra practical lessons at $59/hour, or top up later with Road Test Preparation.
Start Your Beginner Course This Week
Morning, evening and weekend slots available. Your first pickup is free — just bring your learner's permit.