Driver’s Ed Classes

The Workforce Essentials Driver’s Education program is the oldest and longest-running driver’s ed program in the state of Tennessee.
Students can expect the following benefits:

– Confidence behind the wheel
– The help of a certified and experienced driving instructor
– State Certified Curriculum
– Comprehensive classroom instruction
– Insurance benefits
– Year-round class availability

Find the class that’s right for you!

Classes Ages 15-20

Workforce Essentials provides certified driver’s education classes for drivers ages 15-20. The program consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction and six hours of behind-the-wheel drive time.

Students attend classroom instruction for either four consecutive Saturdays or four weekdays within one week, depending on the students’ school schedule. Behind-the-wheel drive time is scheduled separately and will occur outside of classroom hours.

If you have any questions, please call our administrative office at 1.800.865.0981

A picture of a teen boy leaning out of a car window showing his driver's license after finishing the Drivers education classes for teens and young adults in Tennesee at Workforce Essentials
Driving instructor teaching a new US Immigrant how to drive as part of the Workforce Essentials driver's education classes

Private Lessons:

Workforce Essentials Drivers Ed Program offers classes for all ages and skill levels. We offer hourly instruction for:

  • People who want to brush up on their driving skills.
  • People who have recently moved from large cities and relied on public transportation.
  • New immigrants to the United States.
  • Seniors seeking one-on-one instruction to feel more confident on the road.

Other:

At Workforce Essentials, our certified instructors will help you become a safer driver. We provide Court Referral and Defensive Driving classes for drivers who are required by law to attend a defensive driving course.

All of our instructors:

  • Pass rigorous written and road tests administered by the Tennessee Department of Safety
  • Pass extensive Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background checks
  • Are courteous, patient, professional, and experienced

Certificates are issued upon completion to all drivers who successfully pass the course.

Court ordered drivers education classes in Tennessee from Workforce Essentials

What You Need to Know

Age Must be a minimum of 15 years old and under 21 years old. A learner’s permit is not necessary.
Drivers Ed Complete Program 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of individual drive time supervised by an instructor certified by the Tennessee Department of Safety.

Accelerated 4-day classes are offered during school breaks.

How to Register Online, by calling 1-800-865-0981, or in person at one of our offices.
Cost $425 for a 30-hour class per student.
Instructors Workforce Essentials Driver’s Ed instructors must pass Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background checks, as well as rigorous paper and driving exams administered by the Tennessee Department of Safety.
Discounts We offer both military student discounts and sibling discounts. In order to receive the discount, you must provide verified military ID or proof of sibling enrollment during registration. Call 1-800-865-0981 for more information.
Insurance Rates Completion of the class may qualify you for insurance discounts up to 15%.
Certificate Each student that completes the class will receive a certificate of completion.
English Language Requirement This course is offered by Workforce Essentials in the English language only. Students must be fluent in both written and verbal English. Workforce Essentials maintains the right to determine if a student’s English comprehension is sufficient to pass the course.

What You Need to Know

Age

Must be a minimum of 15 years old and under 21 years old. A learner’s permit is not necessary.

Drivers Ed Complete Program

30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of individual drive time supervised by an instructor certified by the Tennessee Department of Safety. Accelerated 4-day classes are offered during school breaks.

How to Register

Online, by calling 1-800-865-0981, or in person at one of our offices.

Cost

$425 for a 30-hour class per student.

Instructors

Workforce Essentials Driver’s Ed instructors must pass Tennessee Bureau of Investigation background checks, as well as rigorous paper and driving exams administered by the Tennessee Department of Safety.

Discounts

We offer both military student discounts and sibling discounts. In order to receive the discount, you must provide verified military ID or proof of sibling enrollment during registration. Call 1-800-865-0981 for more information.

Insurance Rates

Completion of the class may qualify you for insurance discounts up to 15%.

Certificate

Each student that completes the drivers ed class will receive a certificate of completion.

English Language Requirement

Drivers ed classes are offered by Workforce Essentials in the English language only. Students must be fluent in both written and verbal English. Workforce Essentials maintains the right to determine if a student’s English comprehension is sufficient to pass the course.