Students can sign up for the course anytime as long as they are 15 when they begin the 1st day of class.

Once the State of Tennessee officially approves your student for a Hardship License, they can sign up for and attend the course.

Please ensure your student brings a copy of the approval letter on the first day of class for our records.

Yes, you may attend the class portion of the course before obtaining your Class PD License - Learner Permit.

If you are under 18, you can complete the application for a Class PD - Learner's Permit online with a parent. If you are over 18, you will need to visit a local DMV site in Tennessee to complete the process.

This is a bit tricky, but we wanted to clarify our policy regarding students who do not yet have a learner's permit. While we are able to conduct "Behind the Wheel" (BTW) lessons with students who do not have a permit, the subsequent practice is crucial.

After each BTW session, we strongly encourage parents or guardians to practice with their student for the following week, or until their next scheduled lesson. If a student does not have a learner's permit, they are legally unable to practice on their own. This lack of repetition can unfortunately lead to them losing much of what they learned during our lesson.

We highly recommend obtaining a learner's permit as early as possible to ensure consistent practice and maximize the effectiveness of our lessons.

No, you will need to complete all four days of class before you can schedule your first behind-the-wheel lesson.

No, we can only schedule one behind-the-wheel lesson per student, per week.

This is a common and somewhat complex question. The State of Tennessee generally requires students to complete 30 hours of classroom instruction before beginning behind-the-wheel lessons, though there are some exceptions.

For a more comprehensive answer tailored to your specific situation, please contact us directly via email at contact@vdatn.com or by phone at 865-404-2221.

We typically require that you schedule and complete your behind-the-wheel lessons within twelve months of the last day of classroom instruction.