TEACHERS DRIVING ACADEMY
Q. How much does 30-hour classroom portion cost?
A. Each of the high schools we teach offer different pricing for the classroom portion. The prices range between $79-$119, depending on location. (includes driver's ed certificate fee paid to MASSRMV with your registration. No fees due for that at the end of your program; Less hassle for you!) If you decide to go another driving school, the DE cert fee is non-refundable and there will be a fee for a class completion certificate based upon where you took class.
Q. How much is parent class?
A. Parent class at the TDA is FREE. There is no additional charge for attending a parent class.
Q. How much are driving lessons?
A. Driving lessons are $65 per hour (behind the wheel driving). There is no charge for observation. The total for 12 hours of driving and 6 hours observation is $780. This is paid directly to the TDA.
Q. What is the payment policy?
A. Please make the payments as indicated below:
Teaching Block #1 ($260 for the first 3 blocks which is 4 hours of driving)
Teaching Block #4 ($260 for the second 3 block which is 4 hours of driving)
Teaching Block #7 ($260 for the third 3 block which is 4 hours of driving)
Upon Completion of all requirements at an approved Driver's Education School , the school will send an authorization to the RMV stating you have completed the program. The RMV will then issue a driver’s education certificate. This is no longer mailed to teens by the RMV. It is electronically put on your driver history and you can verify your certificate at the www.massrmv.com website.
Q. How much does weekend road test sponsorship cost?
A. The fee for alternative road testing is $125. This fee is non-refundable. This includes the sponsorship, the use of TDA vehicle, and warm-up lesson before testing. Mansfield/Foxboro area students will meet at designated location in Mansfield. The fee for TDA driver's ed student re-takes in the event of a previous failure with TDA is $75.
Q. How do I make payments? All payments are made online thru the student portal.
A. All students have an online user portal access with a password. ALL payments must me made online via credit card through the student portal.
Q. So what’s my total cost going to be?
Ø Classroom Instruction: $119 depending on location (includes Driver's Ed certificate fee paid to RMV on your behalf)
Ø 12 Driving hours instruction/6 hours observation: $780
Ø Parent class: FREE for TDA students completing full driver's education requirements ($25 for completion letter if transferring to another school)
Ø Optional Saturday Road test: $125 (TDA Driver's Education Students)