Start your teen driver on the right road with AAA Driving School

The right driving school can make all the difference. That's why AAA developed a premier research-based curriculum with teen safety in mind.

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Adult driver services

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Roadwise Driver Course

AAA's online and in-person course helps drivers who are 55 and older understand age-related changes and how to adjust their driving accordingly.

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Driver Evaluation Audit

This in-car skills audit takes the driver along a route giving an instructor the opportunity to observe performance.

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Driver Improvement

The AAA Driver Attitude Program is a convenient, state-approved online course designed to help Maine drivers strengthen safe driving habits and make better decisions behind the wheel. Successful completion may reduce license points, qualify drivers for insurance discounts, and meet requirements for Maine traffic offenders.

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Train the Trainer services

Empower your fleet with Maine AAA’s Train the Trainer program to equip your team with expert defensive driving and instructional skills.

Basic Training

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Basic Instructor Training

Core Teaching Methodologies: Learn the fundamentals of adult learning theory, effective classroom management, and presentation techniques.
Curriculum Mastery: Gain a deep understanding of standard driver education frameworks and how to deliver them effectively.
Evaluation & Feedback: Master the skills needed to accurately assess student progress and provide constructive, actionable feedback.

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Improvement Program

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DIP (Driver Improvement Program) Instructor Training

Advanced Defensive Driving: Deepen your knowledge of specialized defensive driving techniques, hazard recognition, and collision avoidance.
Behavioral Modification: Learn how to facilitate discussions that challenge risky driving attitudes and motivate positive behavioral shifts.
State Certification Readiness: Complete the specific, state-approved requirements necessary to officially certify drivers for point reduction or court mandates.

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Private driving lessons

Frequently asked questions

New to our driving program? Find answers to the most common questions about lessons, scheduling, and what to expect on your road to getting licensed.

Students may begin scheduling driving lessons after completion of the second in-person class. This is a state requirement: there are no exceptions.

Students must have an active portal and must be signed into the portal to schedule driving lessons. Students may have up to two driving lessons scheduled at any given time. Once a student has signed up for a Driver Ed session, instructions will be emailed on how to successfully sign up for a student portal.

The coursework for each session is scheduled over a four-week period, with driving lessons extending after that. The complete driver education course includes 7 hours of classroom instruction, successfully completing the AAA How to Drive online course, and passing the final in-person exam. Students must also complete 10 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction.

Yes, you must complete the online course prior to taking your scheduled in-person final exam.

If you need to cancel your space in the class, you must provide at least 10 business days’ notice prior to the scheduled orientation or your deposit/balance will be forfeited.

If a student needs to cancel and reschedule a driving lesson, the student may do so through the Student Portal. Driving lessons must be cancelled at least 24 business hours prior to the driving lesson, otherwise a $50.00 fee may be incurred. The fee must be paid before the next driving lesson, or the next driving lesson may be cancelled.

Research shows that the best learning experience is when behind-the-wheel training is integrated with the classroom/online learning. You should aim to schedule 2 hours of behind-the-wheel training per week. Maine Bureau of Motor Vehicles requires that a student must resume training within six months if lessons have been paused.

Full payment is required to be received by the school no later than 10 business days prior to the Parent/Student Orientation date for that session.

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