Business Details
48 Years
experience
Trusted Driving School in Ridgefield, CT
Ridgefield Driving School has been dedicated to providing top-tier driver education since 1978, focusing on equipping students with essential decision-making tools to minimize road risks. Our curriculum emphasizes situational awareness, time and space management, and visibility strategies, ensuring new drivers develop safe habits. With over 39 years of experience and a team of five instructors boasting 50 combined years in the field, we offer flexible programs tailored to busy schedules.Our commitment to excellence extends to teaching practical skills like tire changing and jump-starting, while maintaining partnerships with local schools for classroom instruction. We prioritize personalized attention, offering both in-person and limited online classes to accommodate diverse learning needs.
Services
Teen Driving Lessons
Adult Driving Programs
Road Test Preparation
Online Driving Classes
Mandatory 8-Hour Courses
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We offer 39 years of proven experience in driver education.
- Our five instructors have 50 combined years of teaching experience.
- Flexible scheduling available for teens and adults.
- We teach practical skills like tire changing and jump-starting vehicles.
- Students can use our car for DMV-administered road tests.
Services
Teen Driving Programs
Our teen programs offer full and accelerated driver education options for 16-17 year olds. Students learn critical decision-making skills, vehicle control techniques, and safety protocols through classroom instruction and hands-on road training. The curriculum prepares drivers to obtain licenses after meeting Connecticut's permit requirements.
Adult Driving Lessons
Adult driving lessons provide comprehensive instruction for drivers aged 18+. Our program includes mandatory 8-hour classroom sessions and behind-the-wheel training with experienced instructors. Students learn proper driving techniques, traffic law compliance, and vehicle operation fundamentals to prepare for DMV testing.
Road Test Preparation
We offer complete road test preparation services including vehicle provision and DMV-administered testing. Our instructors help students master required maneuvers, develop safe driving habits, and build confidence through specialized training sessions that mirror actual test conditions.
Online Driving Classes
Limited online classroom sessions are available for individual units when needed. These 2-hour sessions cover specific driving topics and are conducted by our certified instructors. Availability depends on instructor schedules and program requirements.
Mandatory 8-Hour Courses
Our 8-hour mandatory driver education courses meet Connecticut's requirements for both teen and adult drivers. The curriculum covers traffic laws, safe driving practices, and essential driving skills through interactive classroom instruction led by certified professionals.
People
Mark Cyphers
Owner/Instructor
Mark Cyphers has over 39 years of experience in driver education, owning and operating Ridgefield Driving School since 2017. He brings decades of instructional expertise and leadership to our team of certified driving instructors.
Questions
What driver education programs do you offer?
We offer teen programs (full and 8-hour options), adult driving lessons, and DMV-certified road test preparation services.
How long are your driving lessons?
Adult driving lessons are available in hourly sessions, while teen programs include structured multi-hour classroom and road training.
Can I use my own car for the road test?
No - we provide our Honda Civic for DMV-administered road tests through our certified testing program.
Do you offer online driving classes?
We provide limited online classroom sessions for individual units when needed, subject to instructor availability.
What are your current testing dates?
Upcoming 2025 testing dates include October 8 & 22, November 5 & 24, and December 17. Check our website for updates.
How do I schedule a driving lesson?
Contact Mark Cyphers directly via phone or text at 203-768-7288 to schedule lessons and check availability.
Reviews (6)
Andrew Smith
Jun 11, 2022
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If you are looking for the best driving school in the area, look no further than Ridgefield Driving School! The head instructors, Mark and Jackie Cyphers, have finley tuned their very interactive teaching styles through many years of experience. They really know how to reach everyone in the class, by making sure everyone participates and nobody is left out. This not only keeps you attentive, but is quite entertaining and informative!
It is also advantageous that you can take the classes at your own pace, and in any order, as long as you complete all of the necessary chapters. I just passed my license test yesterday and I can't thank Mark, Jackie, and his other intructors, (who mainly teach the on-road lessons) enough! Go ahead and give Ridgefield Driving School a try. You won't regret it!
It is also advantageous that you can take the classes at your own pace, and in any order, as long as you complete all of the necessary chapters. I just passed my license test yesterday and I can't thank Mark, Jackie, and his other intructors, (who mainly teach the on-road lessons) enough! Go ahead and give Ridgefield Driving School a try. You won't regret it!
PhilTheThrill
Jun 20, 2019
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Great experience. Mark keeps the classes interesting and interactive. The classes go over real life scenarios and prepare you for driving out on the road. The lessons and instructors are very helpful. I have found that the last lesson is very helpful and is a simulation of the real test. I was fully prepared for the actual test and passed easily. So try to schedule your last lesson right before the actual test if possible, it is very refreshing and goes over everything you need to know.
Dianne O'Keefe
May 23, 2019
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Thank you to Mark and his professional and conscientious staff for a very good driver education experience. They are qualified, flexible and communicative instructors who work easily with an array of young driver personalities. Patience and professionalism help to navigate the daunting task of training a teenage driver. The program is well structured and convenient for busy schedules.
Estelle Bah
May 22, 2019
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Awesome institution that is very well run! The classes are informative without being boring. The driving lessons were very well organized and the instructors really know what they are doing. Mark really works with your schedule as driving lessons and classes are offered at different times and on different days! And most importantly there are cookies on Tuesdays!
Effie Daly
Apr 25, 2019
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Great experience! Convenient and very accommodating with work schedules. Marc was wonderful! Tried another driving school, but happy to return to Ridgefield Driving School. Driving instructors were very helpful! Highly recommend!
Conor Broderick
Feb 22, 2019
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Really flexible so you can complete the course with any schedule. The lessons are extremely helpful too. The instructors even take you on the same roads as your driving test (provided you test in Ridgefield).
