Private Driving Evaluation & Lesson

Hands-on driving lesson &/or a driving evaluation with a certified instructor.

Please note that the DMV no longer offers driver’s tests directly. We can arrange your test immediately following your final lesson, a process that has consistently helped students achieve higher scores. To begin, we recommend scheduling one lesson to allow the instructor to assess your skills and guide you on what went well, areas for improvement, and your readiness for the test. To get started, please click the registration form button below.

Drivers must have at least 10 hours of at home driving before their 1st lesson with us.

Scheduling Information:

· Lessons (without test) are available at 8am, 10am, 1pm, or 3pm on Monday - Saturday in 2026. 2027 will be Tue, Wed. Fri. & Sat. only.

· Lessons that include a test can be scheduled for 8–10:30am, 9:30am–12pm, 1–3:30pm, or in summer; 2:30–5pm / in winter; 2-4:30pm on Monday - Saturday in 2026. 2027 will be Tue, Wed. Fri. & Sat. only.

· Appointments during weekdays are currently being scheduled about 2+ months in advance, 3pm and Friday appointments are about 3+ months out and Saturdays are about 4+ months out.

· If you need to cancel or reschedule, you must do so in writing (email or text 970-426-8615) at least one full business day (or 2pm, whichever comes 1st) prior to your appointment. Failure to do so will result in a $50 rescheduling fee.

· Repeated cancellations or missed appointments will result in discontinuation of lessons and referral to another provider.

Driving Location:

All drives take place at 1911 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301, in the north parking lot. Please meet your examiner by either a black Toyota Camry or a burgundy Honda CRV, both clearly marked with 'STUDENT DRIVER' magnets. All instruction and testing are conducted in one of our student driver vehicles.

Payment Information:

· Single 2-hour lesson: $200 cash only, due upon arrival. Alternatively, $210 via Venmo @fcsadgo, paid 48 hours before the lesson.

· Additional 1-hour lessons: $100 in cash, due upon arrival. Alternatively, $105 via Venmo @fcsadgo, paid 48 hours before the lesson.

· Discount for 6 hours of lessons: $550 in cash or check, or $565 via Venmo @fcsadgo, both due as noted above.

· Driver’s Test:
- 1st Test: $70 exact cash only, due at the time of the test.
- 2nd Test, if scheduled right away to retest within 30 days of the 1st test, are also $70. $85 if retesting after 30 days.
- 3rd & subsequent tests are $85 regardless of when scheduled/taken.

Rescheduling due to a no-show / arriving late / cancellation incurs a fee of +$60.

*Payments by check are accepted only if you are prepaying for multiple lessons during your initial appointment. For all other individual appointments, payment must be made via Venmo at least 48 hours prior to the scheduled time or in cash at the time of service. We have implemented these measures to ensure secure transactions following instances of canceled checks after completed single appointments.

Sessions:

The 1st private driving lesson is a minimum of two hours, one hour sessions can be booked after completing your 1st 2-hr lesson. Before your first lesson, you must log at least 10 hours of supervised driving with a licensed driver to ensure you have basic experience, and all of the below hours before your test:

Required Practice Hours outside of 4CSA:

· Minors: Minimum of 50 hours of at-home practice are recommended to prepare for the driver’s test.

· Adults: Minimum of 20–30 hours of at-home practice are generally sufficient to prepare for the driver’s test.

Passing the driver’s test requires consistent practice at home in addition to professional lessons. Please do not expect to pass after only a few lessons; building competency is a combined effort of instruction and personal practice.

Driver’s Test Details:

If you are under 18 years old, you must hold your permit for a full year before testing.
The test typically lasts 20–25 minutes, with an additional 5–10 minutes required to enter your information into DRIVES, the DMV's database. We recommend allocating 30 minutes in total. Please be advised that no physical paperwork will be issued; results are directly entered into the DMV system. You must finish the licensing process with the DMV.
Should you pass the test on your first attempt (and absent any unusual circumstances), you have the option to convert your permit to a driver’s license online: https://dmv.colorado.gov/anywhere.
If you cannot or choose not to apply online, you must schedule a DMV appointment either by phone or online: https://dmv.colorado.gov/AppointmentScheduling. NO walk-ins! Note: The DMV ceases processing licenses after 4:00 pm.
To legally operate a vehicle, it is necessary to possess your current, valid Colorado learner’s permit with an expiration date at all times.

Converting to a License:

· No paperwork will be provided by 4CSA; your test results are entered directly into the DMV system. You will finalize the license with the DMV.

· The Colorado DMV now allows individuals who pass the test on their first attempt (with no extraordinary circumstances) to convert their permit to a driver’s license online. https://dmv.colorado.gov/anywhere If you are unable or prefer not to complete the process online, you must schedule an appointment with the DMV either by calling or visiting their website. https://dmv.colorado.gov/AppointmentScheduling Please note that license processing is not available after 4:00 PM.

Colorado Driver Handbook: https://dmv.colorado.gov/sites/dmv/files/DR2337.pdf

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Contact

Questions? Reach out anytime for support.

Email

Phone

4csasecretary@gmail.com

Text us at: 970-426-8615

Or leave a voicemail: 970-375-1230 (NO text)