"I was able to get all the practice I needed. I feel my driving is 100 % better after taking courses with Mrs. Shakisha. 10/10 I recommend!”
- Daja Mcdowell, Drive Wise Student
Driving Isn’t Just About Passing a Test.
It’s about building habits that keep you — and everyone around you — safe for life.
Whether you’re a first-time teen driver, an adult returning to the road or someone looking for extra support before testing, we offer personalized instruction tailored to your needs.
Helping South Carolina Drive Wise
From permits to road tests, we guide you through every step with patience, clarity and care — so you can drive with confidence for life.
Teen Driver’s Ed Program
For ages 15 and up, this program provides a comprehensive approach to driver education that combines classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training. Students learn the fundamentals of safe driving, traffic laws and defensive driving techniques to prepare for both the permit test and real-world driving. This package includes:
→ Includes 8 hours of classroom instruction or self-pace online driver’s ed class portion available
→ 6 hours behind-the-wheel
→ Learn safety rules, defensive driving and road test prep
→ Extra driving hours available upon request
→ Optional add-on: pick-up/drop-off service available (+$10 each way)
Package Investment: $300
Adult Behind-the-Wheel Training
For ages 18 and up, this program offers personalized driving instruction for adults seeking to learn, refresh or rebuild confidence behind the wheel. This package includes:
→ 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training
→ Focused on building confidence, correcting bad habits and refining skills
→ Optional add-on: pick-up/drop-off service available (+$10 each way)
Package Investment: $270
Hourly Driving Lessons
For ages 15 and up, our hourly lessons provide individualized instruction designed to help students strengthen their driving skills, build confidence behind the wheel and prepare for the road test. Each session is customized to your experience level and driving goals. This package includes:
→ Minimum of 2 hours recommended for best results
→ Individual coaching to work on parking, highway driving and more
→ No classroom time required
→ Optional add-on: pick-up/drop-off service available (+$10 each way)
Package Investment: $50/hour or 6 hours for $260
Road Test Options
We offer several road test packages for students ages 15 and up, designed to meet every level of experience — from first-time drivers to those preparing for a retest or refresher session:
Road Test with Prior Training – $45
→ Must have completed 2+ hours of drive time with us
→ DMV-compliant vehicle provided
→ Optional add-on: pick-up/drop-off service available (+$10 each way)
Road Test Without Prior Training – $50
→ For students not previously enrolled in Drive Wise services
→ Optional add-on: pick-up/drop-off service available (+$10 each way)
Refresher Package – $100
→ Includes 1-hour drive + road test
→ Great for test-day prep or returning drivers
→ Optional add-on: pick-up/drop-off service available (+$10 each way)
Third- Party Road Testing - $35
→ 2 or more hours of drive time
→ Optional add-on: pick-up/drop-off service available (+$10 each way)
Walk-in Testing - $45
→ All same-day appointments are considered “walk-ins.”
→ Optional add-on: pick-up/drop-off service available (+$10 each way)
Discounted Bundle Offer -$270
→ Refresher Package Course with Prior Training
→ Optional add-on: pick-up/drop-off service available (+$10 each way)
Permit Testing & Prep
Getting your permit is the first step toward safe, independent driving for ages 15 and up. Our packages help students learn, study and prepare with confidence through guided lessons and practice questions that make the DMV test feel simple and stress-free:
Beginner’s Permit Testing – $10
→ Take your written test on-site
→ DMV forms and guidance included
→ Optional add-on: pick-up/drop-off service available (+$10 each way)
Permit Tutoring (Private) – $50
→ One-on-one study support
→ Covers signs, rules of the road and practice questions
→ Optional add-on: pick-up/drop-off service available (+$10 each way)
Important Notes
Before booking your session, please review the following important details to ensure a smooth and safe learning experience.
→ All prices are subject to change
→ Deposit is required to reserve your spot
→ All driving instruction must be conducted in our approved vehicles, which are fully equipped with automatic transmission and dual brake controls. Personal vehicles are not permitted for instruction.
→ Services are available for teens, adults and senior drivers in South Carolina