Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Carmel, IN
Established in 1945, we are Indiana's first licensed driving school and a family-owned institution with over 75 years of continuous service. Our team comprises qualified professional educators, including current and former school teachers, who bring extensive pedagogical expertise to driver education. All instructors hold state certifications in driver education alongside bachelor's or master's degrees in education, ensuring comprehensive training grounded in academic rigor. We prioritize student safety and welfare through advanced training methods developed through decades of research and practical experience. Our programs accommodate diverse learning needs, including specialized instruction for students on the autism spectrum and those with learning disabilities.We offer flexible scheduling options, including online and traditional classroom formats, to meet varying student requirements. Our behind-the-wheel lessons and road skills testing are conducted in accordance with state regulations while providing unique advantages over standard BMV procedures. We maintain a permanent office location in Carmel, Indiana, where we've served the community for 29 consecutive years. Our curriculum combines state-mandated requirements with personalized support to ensure students develop both technical proficiency and responsible driving habits. We remain committed to evolving our programs while upholding the foundational principles that have made us a trusted resource for Indiana drivers since our founding.
Services
Online Classes
Traditional Classroom
Behind The Wheel
Road Skills Test
Details
- Year established: 1945
Highlights and features
- We have over 200 years of combined experience in driver's education
- We have an established office in the same location for the last 29 years
- Your student can receive their CDE form upon registering for the package program
- You can take the final road test here instead of at the BMV
- We have instructors certified in special education for autism spectrum learners
Services
Online Driver Education
Our state-approved online program delivers flexible driver education through interactive modules and progress tracking. Students complete 30 hours of instruction at their own pace while meeting Indiana's licensing requirements. The program includes quizzes, mandatory breaks, and a final exam to ensure comprehensive learning.
Traditional Classroom Instruction
Structured 30-hour in-person courses combine presentations, group activities, and guest speakers for comprehensive driver education. Our classroom accommodates special needs students with IEP support and provides all required materials. Courses require full attendance to meet state certification standards.
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Professional driving instruction includes six hours of hands-on training covering essential driving skills. Lessons are available in package deals with online courses or as standalone sessions. Our program prepares students for road testing and real-world driving scenarios.
Road Skills Testing
State-certified road skills testing conducted by experienced instructors. Teens can test before age 16 years and 90 days with our program. We offer testing for students who completed training elsewhere and provide specialized testing accommodations.
Questions
What are the age requirements for driver education?
Students must be at least 15 years old to enroll. Teens can get permits at 15 with our program, while others must wait until 16.
Can I take the road test with your school instead of BMV?
Yes, if you complete our full program. This allows testing before age 16 years and 90 days with instructor familiarity.
Do you offer special needs accommodations?
Yes, we have special education-certified instructors and classroom accommodations for students with learning disabilities or autism spectrum disorders.
What payment options are available?
We offer package deals starting at $439 for full programs. Individual lessons and payment plans available upon request.
How long do I have to complete the online program?
Online courses must be completed within 6 months, while driving lessons remain valid for 2 years from purchase date.
Reviews (4)
RamKiran K.
Jun 25, 2022
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Highly Recommended. Great School. Best experience ever. Neat Cars, Excellent instructors and professional management sums up the school. All my instructors are excellent teachers and are very cool and patient. Classes begin at the scheduled time and for 1 hour duration. During the classes, Instructors made sure that i understand the rules correctly and they have corrected my mistakes. I enrolled for full course (30 hrs online and 6 behind the wheels), It is definitely worth it and successfully got my license.
There was a issue getting my license with BMV. Tina personally followed up with BMV and visited BMV with me and helped me in getting the license. Thankyou Brent, Larry, Kent, Tina and Rhonda for your help. The experience was super cool.
There was a issue getting my license with BMV. Tina personally followed up with BMV and visited BMV with me and helped me in getting the license. Thankyou Brent, Larry, Kent, Tina and Rhonda for your help. The experience was super cool.
Shriya Gawade
Jun 23, 2022
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The instructors are great at guiding teen drivers and the lessons progress at a good pace. The driving test experience was much better with them than at the bmv. Definetly recommend!
Briana Carter
May 12, 2022
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Update: I had a second teen go thru this driving school. Very smooth process and my daughter enjoyed her drives with Mr. Ward. He was pleasant and communicative. Overall our experience has been great. We ran into a few bumps on driving lessons through no fault of AA Indiana Driving school with weather issues and then the COVID shut down. I have been impressed with how the driving school has adapted and worked with us through this time period.
My son had no issues with any of the instructors and had a great experience with Mike Ward. We were a little concerned after reading some of the reviews regarding other's experience with this particular instructor online previously but we found the complete opposite. He was pleasant and extremely helpful on the phone and my son enjoyed his driving time with Mike.
My son had no issues with any of the instructors and had a great experience with Mike Ward. We were a little concerned after reading some of the reviews regarding other's experience with this particular instructor online previously but we found the complete opposite. He was pleasant and extremely helpful on the phone and my son enjoyed his driving time with Mike.
Dominic Kaley
Apr 05, 2022
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I started their class to help me to drive and fell confident while doing it. I've loved everything about it they help me understand what I'm doing wrong and explain to me what needs working on and how to do that. Overall I've had the best time and can't wait to take more of my classes. 4/20/22 I just did my road test with Marty and it was fantastic. I end up passing and I was so nervous but Rhonda, and Priscilla help calm me down. I've had the most wonderful experience with them and can't thank them enough for all they have so for me.
