Driving Lessons in Palm Beach Gardens
Palm Beach Gardens teens, adults, and returning drivers train with Start Right Driving School one lesson at a time. Instruction is private, unrushed, and adjusted to each student's experience and confidence. Lessons are two hours and start at $195, pickup is included anywhere in Palm Beach Gardens, and road tests are given at the Tax Collector's PGA Boulevard office in the city.
May be a good fit for: teens, adults returning after time away, and drivers focused on confidence building.
Lessons and prices
Every lesson is two hours, private and one-on-one, in our dual-brake training vehicle.
| Package | Hours | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter Lesson | 2 | $195 |
| Core 6 | 6 | $570 |
| Confident 10 | 10 | $900 |
| Mastery 20 | 20 | $1,650 |
Larger packages (30 to 50 hours) are on our packages page. Payment by card, Zelle or cash.
What to expect in Palm Beach Gardens
Lesson progression is based on the student's readiness, current progress and the instructor's safety judgment, not a fixed checklist. Drivers working on confidence can repeat a skill until it feels routine before adding busier traffic, and adults who already hold a license can focus on the situations that still feel uncomfortable. When the student is ready, practice moves onto PGA Boulevard for multi-lane traffic, busy intersections and lane changes.
Road test in Palm Beach Gardens
The Tax Collector's North County service center, 3185 PGA Boulevard, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, gives road tests in the city. Our Palm Beach Gardens students test there or at the Westlake service center, 16440 Town Center Parkway South, Westlake, FL 33470. The downtown West Palm Beach office does not give road tests.
Book through the Palm Beach County Tax Collector at pbctax.gov/reservations. Reservations are required, they are for county residents, and you can book up to 60 days ahead; open times change daily. The test is given in English only, and lessons include practice following an examiner's spoken directions.
Road Test Day Support ($249 on its own, $195 with Core 6, $149 with Confident 10 or larger) includes pickup and drop-off, a 15 to 30 minute warm-up and use of our training vehicle for your scheduled test. Start Right's training car has been accepted at the Tax Collector's road test offices. Like any test vehicle, it is still inspected by the examiner on test day, and appointment times depend on the Tax Collector's booking system. Our Palm Beach County Road Test Guide covers what to bring, vehicle rules and fees. Office details checked November 2026.
Who these lessons are for
We teach teens working toward their first license, adults learning for the first time or returning after time off the road, and nervous drivers who want to build confidence at a comfortable pace.
How the lessons work
Every lesson is private and one-on-one. The instructor adjusts each session to the student's progress, experience and goals, and you get written progress notes with clear next steps after every lesson. The right number of lessons depends on prior experience, outside practice, confidence and progress, so we adjust pace and priorities as the student develops.
Pickup and service area
Every address in Palm Beach Gardens is inside our pickup area, with no extra travel fee. Pickup and drop-off come with every lesson; you enter your pickup address during online registration before payment.
Vehicle and credentials
- Florida state licensed driving school #5081
- Commercially insured dual-brake training vehicle
- Private one-on-one instruction
- Licensed instructor: Edward Negron, owner. Speaks English and Spanish.
What students say
“I highly recommend Edward and his driving school! I'm 35 years old and already had my license, but I never really felt confident behind the wheel.”
“We had the most wonderful experience with Start Right Driving School! Edward is extremely thorough and knows what he's doing.”
Palm Beach Gardens driving lessons FAQ
How long is a lesson and what does it cost?
Lessons are two hours, private and one-on-one. A Starter Lesson is $195, Core 6 (6 hours) is $570 and Confident 10 (10 hours) is $900. Larger packages are on our packages page.
Where is the road test for Palm Beach Gardens?
Our Palm Beach Gardens students test at the Tax Collector's North County service center, 3185 PGA Boulevard, or at the Westlake service center, 16440 Town Center Parkway South. Book at pbctax.gov/reservations. The downtown West Palm Beach office does not give road tests.
How many lessons will I need?
It depends on your prior experience, practice outside lessons, confidence and progress. We adjust pace and priorities as you go, and your written progress notes show what to work on next.
Do you pick up anywhere in Palm Beach Gardens?
Yes. Every address in Palm Beach Gardens is inside our pickup area, with no extra travel fee. You enter your pickup address during registration.
Can I use your car for the road test?
Yes, with Road Test Day Support, which includes use of our training car for your scheduled test. Our car has been accepted at the Tax Collector's road test offices; the examiner inspects it on test day like any test vehicle. Appointment times depend on the Tax Collector's booking system.
Ready to get started?
Review our packages and check lesson times during registration before payment. You may also purchase and schedule later.