Driving lessons are available to all first-time drivers AND experienced drivers, whether you’re 16 years old or an adult. The course includes six (6) hours of driving lessons, scheduled in three (3) sessions of two (2) hours each. Upon successful completion of a state-required minimum 6 hour behind the wheel course, a 16 year old student driver must practice supervised driving, based on the NJ GDL program, with a person who has had a NJ drivers license for at least three (3) years and is at least twenty one (21) years of age. Upon completion of the six hours, the student will receive a “Certificate of Completion” which can be presented to the student’s insurance company for an insurance discount,. Also, the NJ learners permit will be validated and provided to the student on completion of the final lesson. The student then must complete at least 6 months of supervised driving and be at least 17 years of age to obtain their probationary NJ drivers license.

The first step after taking a drivers ed course is to take the written Knowledge Test, otherwise known as the NJ permit test. If you have not completed this test in high school, and are under 17 years of age, Fallon’s Driving School is pleased to provide our customers with the written NJ permit test. When ready, students will be given the timed and monitored written NJ permit test by one of our certified driving instructors. In order to receive a passing grade, students must score an 80% or above. Failure to pass the written Knowledge Test, or NJ permit test, will result in having to re-take the test until a satisfactory score is achieved. The written NJ permit test must be scheduled in advance by calling our office.

The 6 hour behind the wheel training is a required state minimum to obtain your NJ practice permit prior to your 17th birthday. For many young drivers, it is simply not enough training to learn what it takes to be safe behind the wheel. We are often asked if we can provide additional driving lessons, in addition to the 6 hour behind the wheel training. Fallon’s is pleased to provide this service. In fact, nearly one-third (1/3) of our clients take additional lessons, as well as use our NJ Road Test Package. If you’re interested in additional driving lessons, we’ll be happy to work with you to assess how much time may be required based on your student’s specific situation. It is a good idea to space these additional driving lessons out a bit after the initial 6 hour behind the wheel training, so that your student can obtain some experience driving with his or her parent/guardian. We suggest you work with your new driver for at least a month, if possible, before starting additional lessons. Remember, our clients are always able to call and ask questions along the way for no additional charge. We are your partner throughout this entire process and look forward to helping your new driver become a safe driver.