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Here at Black River Driving School, our goal is to get as many safe and courteous drivers on the road as possible.

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Novice Driver’s Education

With 10 years of teaching experience, you can feel confident in your budding adults driving ability with this comprehensive driver’s education course. This program and school is licensed by the department of motor vehicles, ensuring that you receive the highest level of driver’s education.

Upcoming Classes

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Winter 2026 Novice Driver Education Class

January 11, 2026 – March 1, 2026

Classes held Sundays 9:00-11:00 AM AND Mondays 6:00 – 8:00 PM (all virtual via Zoom)

***CLASS FULL. Email blackriverdrivingschool@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist. Spots could open up!

Mandatory Student & Parent Orientation: Monday, January 5th, 2026 @ 6:00 PM (in-person @ Bellows Falls Fire Department)

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Spring 2026 Novice Driver Education Class

March 29, 2026 – May 24, 2026

Classes held Sundays 9:00 – 11:00 AM AND Mondays 6:00 – 8:00 PM (all virtual via zoom)

***No Class Easter Sunday or Mother’s Day

***CLASS FULL. Email blackriverdrivingschool@gmail.com to be added to the waitlist. Spots could open up!

Mandatory Student & Parent Orientation: Monday March 23, 2026 @ 6:00 pm (in-person @ Bellows Falls Fire Dept)

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Tuition for Novice Drivers Education

Vermont Residents:

$950 Total Tuition

$150 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot. 

Deposit goes towards full tuition. 

****Students in this program must be Vermont residents with a valid learners permit.****

To Enroll:

To enroll in a novice driver education course, email us at blackriverdrivingschool@gmail.com or fill out the form at the bottom of the page.

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Private Driving Sessions

Driving can be a daunting task for people of all ages and backgrounds. While our novice program offers classroom and behind the wheel instruction, these lessons are all driving. Whether you never got your license, need practice sessions to reinstate your license or just want some practice, we offer well rounded lesson plans that cover every aspect of driving. Customized lesson plans available.

*Please Note, these lessons may or may not be offered based upon availability. Reach out to see if we are accepting new private lessons at this time!

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Pre-License Test Practice Sessions

Nervous about taking your driving test? Schedule a pre-driving test session to work out any areas of concern and leave feeling confident in your ability to pass your driving exam. Call or email today to inquire.

*Please Note, these lessons may or may not be offered based upon availability. Reach out to see if we are offering test practice sessions at this time!

To Enroll Today:

To enroll in a novice driver education course follow these steps:

1) Download the form below and fill out. It is a “fill-in” style document so no printing needed.
2) Email completed form to blackriverdrivingschool@gmail.com
3) That’s it! Once registration form is received you will be contacted to discuss tuition deposit and how to proceed with enrollment.

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blackriverdrivingschool@gmail.com

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About Us

At Black River Driving School we strive to help guide students to a lifetime of safe driving; NOT just passing a road test. But we can help with that too!

Contact Us

Matt McFarlin
blackriverdriving
school@gmail.com
1-802-289-1071
Serving Southern Vermont