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Enroll in Driver’s Education and Learn to Drive in Knoxville,TN

Improving Tennessee Drivers One Volunteer at a Time

Driver Education Packages

From $599

We offer a comprehensive driver education course that includes both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction. We believe this combined approach is the most effective way for students to learn the rules of the road and apply them in practical situations.

The classroom component provides 30 hours of instruction led by a state-certified driving instructor. The curriculum covers essential topics from the Tennessee Comprehensive Driver License Manual, such as managing visibility, time, and space; recognizing cognitive distractions; adapting to various driving environments and conditions; and reducing risks in all driving situations.

Our behind-the-wheel instruction includes personalized, one-on-one sessions, with options for 6, 10, 20, or 40 hours, depending on your chosen package. Each behind-the-wheel lesson is two hours long and concludes with a state-certified driver’s license road test. Upon passing, this test can be redeemed at any DMV in Tennessee. Additionally, this training includes a Certificate of Completion, which may qualify you for insurance discounts. 

If this aligns with your needs, please refer to the "Drivers Ed Packages" section for more details..

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Choose Volunteer Driving Academy

Our instructors bring over 30 years of combined experience in law enforcement, driver education, and instruction, making them highly qualified to teach the essential driving skills needed to navigate Knoxville's complex road systems.

Volunteer Driving Academy was established in 2024 by the Torkelson family, a father-son team. As a family-run business, our goal is to provide today's generation of students with a blend of modern teaching methods and effective driving tools for navigating the Tennessee roadway system.