Vermont requires that all drivers under the age of 18 take a local driver education course either through the public school system, if offered, or through an available commercial driving school.  At this time there is NO provision for a parent taught course.

Teen drivers may apply for an instruction permit at the age of 15, with the approval of a parent or legal guardian.  Driver Ed in a Box® gives you the tools to work with your teen during the permit stage.  Vermont requires you spend a minimum of 40 hours supervising your teen driver during the permit time.  Our course will guide you past the handling skills learned in traditional driver education, giving you the tools you need to teach the skills your teen driver needs to become a safe, collision-free driver.  By combining the 40 hours Vermont requires with the tools you receive in Driver Ed in a Box®, you will help your teen build the habits of safe, collision-free driving (click here to access our Product Description page).  Driver Ed in a Box® creates habits that are proven to be effective (see Survey).  

The Driver Ed in a Box® program gives you the tools to master the skills of each section of driving (we break it down to Parking Lot, Neighborhood, Two Lane and Four Lane Light Traffic, Freeway, Rural and Heavy Traffic). With our checklist and audio CDs, it allows the student to master the skills required in each area at their own pace before moving on to the next section.    Once you have had your permit for at least one year and are at least 16 (Vermont state requirements), you can go to the local driver license examiner and take your road test.

Parent/student comments:

"Driver Ed in a Box® allowed the parent to provide more specific driving techniques and instruction." J.S., Parent

"There are always horror stories when it comes to teenagers learning to drive on the road. Most people think it is stressful and risky. Driver Ed in a Box® takes you step by step preparing you for each type of traffic so that you feel safe and confident about what you are doing. My driving experience was low stress and very exciting. We took our time and made sure I mastered all my lessons before moving to the next level. I was very comfortable and was never pressured into a situation where I didn't feel in control. The program was very organized, between watching the video, learning the skills and becoming able to execute them. I have much more confidence now and plan to be and stay a collision-free driver." Katy Streder, Student

"Driver Ed in a Box® gives the parent an excellent review for safe driving as well as ideas on what to teach the teen driver to be a safe driver." Jana Brimmer, Parent