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Teen Behind-the-Wheel Driving Lessons

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One-on-One Training for the Journey Ahead

Rhode Island teens ready to transition from the classroom to the open road have a trusted resource in AAA Northeast. Our Teen Behind-the-Wheel Lessons provide personalized, one-on-one instruction with certified professionals in dual-controlled safety vehicles. Each comprehensive two-hour session covers essential defensive driving, vehicle control, and real-world traffic maneuvers. Stepping behind the wheel with AAA translates into lifelong safe habits—and real peace of mind for parents.

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2-Hour Behind-the-Wheel Lesson

Professional One-on-One Instruction

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AAA Member Price $185
Non Member Price $205

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What you need to know

  • Teen-Focused Instruction: Tailored, step-by-step guidance designed specifically for beginner teen drivers working toward earning their license.
  • Comprehensive 2-Hour Sessions: Every lesson provides 120 minutes of dedicated, uninterrupted time behind the wheel with a certified instructor.
  • Convenient Branch Pick-Up: Lessons begin and end safely at select local Rhode Island AAA branch locations.
  • Professional & Safe Vehicles: Practice in highly rated, dual-controlled AAA vehicles designed for maximum safety and student confidence.
  • Essential Skill Building: Learn everything from basic vehicle control and parallel parking to navigating complex Rhode Island highway traffic.
  • AAA Member Savings: Enjoy exclusive, discounted per-lesson or multi-lesson package rates for AAA Members.

6-Hours of Behind-the-Wheel Lessons

Professional One-on-One Instruction

AAA
AAA Member Price $445
Non Member Price $495

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What you need to know

  • 6-Hour On-Road Program: Master essential skills across three convenient, structured 2-hour sessions.
  • Open to All Drivers: Available to all permit holders looking to build confidence, with no age restrictions.
  • Core Driving Skills: Covers defensive driving, parallel parking, highway merging, and local traffic safety laws.
  • Permit Required: A valid learner's permit is strictly required at enrollment and during every lesson.
  • Dual-Controlled Vehicles: Train safely in meticulously maintained, fully insured AAA fleet vehicles.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Easily fit your behind-the-wheel training into a busy routine with flexible hours.
  • AAA Member Savings: Enjoy exclusive, discounted rates on this 6-hour lesson package as a member.
  • Employee Discounts: Special rates available for employees as well as employee family members.
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90+

Years of experience

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92%

Student Satisfaction

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110+

Highly Experienced Instructors

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25,000+

Students taught per year

Driving School FAQs

For more than 80 years, AAA has provided quality, on-the-road instruction for drivers. AAA is the trusted source for everything automotive and safety related. Our instructors are state licensed and highly trained professionals. We live our mission statement every day: "Creating Lifelong Safe Drivers." We use late model meticulously maintained cars and even have a few EV's in certain locations. The AAA 4-hour program consists of three, two-hour lessons.

AAA also offers a comprehensive 45-minute Confidence Course session that allows students to practice maneuvers on a closed course, just like the DMV road test. In addition, AAA can also sponsor students for their road test. Road tests are scheduled directly through the DMV by the student or parent. If you would like AAA sponsorship, which includes the use of one of our cars, we would need at least 2-3 weeks' notice. Contact the call center to schedule at (855) 222-1050.

A Connecticut drivers permit may be issued once the student has completed the 33-hour driving education course (applies to students under the age of 18 years). Applicants must schedule the computerized knowledge exam on the DMV website, then go to the DMV headquarters in Cranston to take a computerized knowledge exam prior to receiving their permit.

*If you are over 18 a driver education course is not required to obtain the permit.

All our lessons begin and end at a local AAA branch location.

Road test appointments should be made when you receive your permit, you can schedule your appointment at any DMV branch location. The road tests are scheduled directly through the DMV.

If you would like AAA sponsorship, which includes the use of one of our cars, we would need at least 2-3 weeks notice. Contact the call center to schedule at (855) 222-1050. If you're over 18 years old, you do not need to complete a driver's education program. Additionally, RI has no behind the wheel requirements. However, behind the wheel lessons are strongly advised to properly develop the necessary skills and safe driving habits. Students must complete at least one lesson with AAA before sponsorship. (Note: AAA will make the final sponsorship determination based on the student's ability and skills.)

You are eligible for a limited provisional license after having held the limited instructional permit for at least 6 months without a convicted motor vehicle violation during that period. You must present an affidavit signed by a parent or guardian stating that you have completed a minimum of 50 hours of driving experience with a supervising driver. With 10 of those hours performed at night.

DMV fees are subject to change. Please check the DMV website for the current fee schedule.
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