Teen Driving Lessons

Florida requires teens to complete a Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education (TLSAE) course before obtaining a learner's permit, and teens under 18 must hold a permit for at least 12 months and log 50 hours of supervised driving before taking the road test. While parents can supervise those practice hours, professional instruction ensures your teen learns correct techniques from the start — not the bad habits many experienced drivers have picked up over the years.

Our certified instructors specialize in working with teenagers. We understand that every teen learns differently — some are eager and overconfident, others are anxious behind the wheel. We adjust our teaching style to match each student's personality and comfort level, building skills progressively so no teen feels overwhelmed. Every lesson is conducted in a dual-controlled vehicle, so our instructor can step in at any moment if needed.

Professional lessons also take the pressure off the parent-teen relationship. Let's face it — teaching your own child to drive can be stressful. By enrolling your teen in our program, you ensure they receive structured, objective instruction while you focus on supporting and encouraging them.

Our teen driver education program follows a comprehensive curriculum that goes beyond the minimum requirements. We start with vehicle fundamentals — seat positioning, mirror adjustment, steering technique, and pedal control. From there, we build through progressively more complex skills:

• Starting, stopping, and smooth acceleration • Turning, lane changes, and intersection navigation • Speed management and following distance • Parallel parking, three-point turns, and backing up • Highway merging and lane positioning at speed • Night driving and reduced-visibility conditions • Defensive driving and hazard awareness • Pedestrian and school zone awareness

Each skill is practiced until your teen can perform it consistently and confidently. We use real-world routes in and around Margate, so your teen gets familiar with the same roads they'll be tested on — from the intersections along State Road 7 and Sample Road to residential neighborhoods and commercial corridors.

Florida uses a graduated driver licensing (GDL) system that eases teens into full driving privileges. Here's how we guide your teen through each stage:

Step 1 — Drug & Alcohol Course (Age 14+): The mandatory 4-hour TLSAE course covers traffic laws, the effects of alcohol and drugs on driving, and safe driving principles. We offer this course on-site at our Margate location.

Step 2 — Learner's Permit (Age 15+): After completing the TLSAE course, your teen can take the learner's permit exam. We administer the written test on-site, covering road signs, traffic signals, and Florida driving laws.

Step 3 — Behind-the-Wheel Practice (12+ months with permit): Your teen must hold the permit for at least 12 months, during which they log 50 hours of supervised driving (10 at night). Our behind-the-wheel lessons count toward those hours and provide professional, structured practice.

Step 4 — Road Test (Age 16+): When your teen is ready, we administer the official driving test. We provide the vehicle, so there's no need to bring your own. Our 97% first-time pass rate speaks to the quality of our preparation.

While our testing center is located in Margate, we serve teen drivers from across Broward County. Families from Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, North Lauderdale, Oakland Park, Tamarac, and Fort Lauderdale all choose Americar for their teen's driver education. Our State Road 7 location is easily accessible from anywhere in the region.

We've built our reputation one student at a time, and many of our teen students come to us through word-of-mouth referrals from satisfied parents. When you entrust your teen to Americar Driving School, you're choosing a school that treats every student like family and is invested in their long-term success and safety on the road.

Ready to get your teen started? Call us at 954-515-8155 or stop by 2404 North State Road 7 in Margate — no appointment needed.