Driving Lessons in Wellington
Wellington students of all ages train with Start Right Driving School — from first-time teen drivers to adults returning to the road. Instruction is calm, private, and paced to the individual student. Lessons are two hours, private, and start at $195, with pickup and drop-off included anywhere in Wellington.
May be a good fit for: first-time teen drivers and adults returning after time away from the wheel.
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 Wellington
Each session focuses on what the student needs. A first-time teen may start with steering, braking and turns; an adult returning after a long break may want to rebuild a mirror routine or lane positioning. As skills grow, Wellington students move onto busier roads nearby, including Southern Boulevard, Okeechobee Boulevard and US 441, so multi-lane traffic, lane changes and signal timing feel familiar before test day.
Where Wellington students take the road test
There is no Tax Collector office in Wellington. Our Wellington students take the road test at the Westlake service center, 16440 Town Center Parkway South, Westlake, FL 33470. The other nearby road-test office is the Greenacres (Central) service center, 4215 South Military Trail. 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 Wellington 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 hired Start Right Driving School to teach my son to drive. He'd never even sat in the drivers seat of a car! They taught him everything he needs to know! ... He gave me updates on his driving after every lesson with next lesson plans. Just a great experience!”
“My instructor, Edward, was very, very helpful and patient. I was never too nervous during my driving lessons.”
Wellington 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 do Wellington students take the road test?
There is no Tax Collector office in Wellington. Our students test at the Westlake service center, 16440 Town Center Parkway South. Greenacres, 4215 South Military Trail, also gives road tests. Book at pbctax.gov/reservations.
Do you pick up anywhere in Wellington?
Yes. Every address in Wellington is inside our pickup area, with no extra travel fee. You enter your pickup address during registration.
What roads do Wellington lessons use?
Once the basics are steady, lessons move onto busier nearby roads such as Southern Boulevard, Okeechobee Boulevard and US 441 to practice multi-lane traffic and lane changes.
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.