11/06/2026
We've had quite an influx of calls and emails lately asking why our courses went from 2 weeks to 8 weeks. So, I figured this would be a good time to explain.
After 2 years in business, and successfully training almost 200 students, we found that meeting the state minimum of 30 hours wasn't quite enough time for most students. So, executive decisions were made, and we expanded our classroom instruction from 30 to 45 hours because driver education is about more than meeting a minimum requirement; it's about preparing every student to make safe decisions behind the wheel.
Learning traffic laws, recognizing hazards, understanding risk, and developing good driving judgment can't be accomplished effectively by rushing through material. We're not in the business of pushing kids through like cattle just to get licensed - we aren't a diploma mill!
Additional time in class allows them to ask questions, revisit the more difficult concepts, participate in discussions, and apply what they are learning. Knowledge retention takes repetition, reinforcement, and time, not simply exposure to information once and calling it good.
While we understand that the additional hours and tuition represent a slight increase in cost for families, we also know that investing in a more thorough education is worthwhile when your safety, your kids' safety, and the safety of everyone they share the road with is at stake. Our goal is not simply to help students earn drivers licenses, but to help them become knowledgeable, responsible drivers who are better prepared for a lifetime on the road.
Enrollment is ongoing at both our Kingsport and Johnson City locations with new classes beginning monthly - weekdays and Saturdays.
www.steercleardriversed.com
423-922-8727
