Pledger Driving School
Pledger Driving School

Private driving lessons and Driver Education courses in Birmingham, AL area

Private driving lessons and Driver Education courses in Birmingham, AL areaPrivate driving lessons and Driver Education courses in Birmingham, AL areaPrivate driving lessons and Driver Education courses in Birmingham, AL area

205-613-6874

Private driving lessons and Driver Education courses in Birmingham, AL area

Private driving lessons and Driver Education courses in Birmingham, AL areaPrivate driving lessons and Driver Education courses in Birmingham, AL areaPrivate driving lessons and Driver Education courses in Birmingham, AL area

205-613-6874

Two Options

1. Driver Education course ($300) plus driving hours ($70/hour)


This option is for high school students who are participating in drivers ed in Birmingham, AL through Spring Valley School. The driving test will be included in the final hour of driving.


2. Private Driving Lessons ($70/hour)


This option is ideal for adults or students seeking driving lessons in Birmingham, AL who are not enrolled in driver education through Spring Valley School. Lessons begin and end at Mountain Brook High School, utilizing the school car, which is one of the driving schools in Birmingham that offers convenient options.

Option 1. (For high school students) Driver Education course

Follow all three steps to complete the process

1.Register for the Spring Valley School driver education course

The drivers ed course is online through Google Classroom, so no in-person attendance is required. You will choose which term (spring, summer, fall) you are registering for. The course fee is $300. Take a screenshot of the receipt to text to John Pledger. This course is part of our driving lessons in Birmingham, AL, and is designed to provide you with the necessary skills offered by the best driving schools in Birmingham, AL.

Register for Spring Valley School

2. Driving Hours ($70/hour)

The number of hours needed for drivers ed in Birmingham, AL, depends on the amount of experience the student has. If the student has over 40 hours of driving practice, they can take the test in a one-hour session. For those interested in receiving some instruction along with the test, choosing two hours is advisable. However, if the student has little or no practice, it’s best to opt for 4, 6, or more hours of driving lessons in Birmingham, AL. Driving hours are priced at $70/hour. Don’t forget to take a screenshot of the receipt to text to John Pledger.

Pay For Driving Hours- click on Mtn Brook Community Education

3. Text both receipts to John Pledger at 205-613-6874.

Once you text the receipts, you will receive the code to enroll in the Google Classroom course, which provides valuable information on drivers ed in Birmingham, AL, along with the link to get on the schedule for driving lessons in Birmingham, AL, offered by various driving schools in Birmingham.

Option 2. Private Driving Lessons

Follow both steps to complete the process

1. Driving Hours ($70/hour)

The number of hours needed for drivers ed in Birmingham, AL, depends on the student's experience level. If the student has over 40 hours of driving practice, they can take the test in a one-hour session. For those looking for additional instruction along with the test, it's best to choose two hours. If they have little or no practice, consider selecting 4, 6, or more hours. Driving lessons in Birmingham, AL, are priced at $70 per hour.

Pay For Driving Hours- click on Mtn Brook Community Education

2. Text the receipt to John Pledger at 205-613-6874.

Once you text the receipt, you will receive the link to schedule your driving lessons in Birmingham, AL, whether you’re looking for drivers ed in Birmingham, AL or want to explore various driving schools in Birmingham.

Driving Lessons in Birmingham, AL

Please text me at 205-613-6874 or email at svdrivered@gmail.com if you cannot find an answer to your question.

Yes, you do need a learner's permit before taking driving lessons. The permit test is only available through the DMV. Visit www.alea.gov for info on the learner's permit process.


Once you pay for driving hours, text a picture of the receipt to John Pledger at 205-613-6874. You will receive a reply with the link to signup genius to schedule your lessons.


No, unfortunately we do not offer pick-up and drop-off services for our driving lessons. Lessons begin and end at Mountain Brook High School. We use the school cars for lessons. Your instructor will contact you to confirm the exact location to meet.


Scroll all the way to the bottom and add the students name to the waitlist. When I add more slots, I email everyone on signup genius and you can reserve a driving slot. My schedule stays booked 3-4 months in advance but my other two instructors usually add slots weekly. We work hard to get everyone scheduled before their 16th birthday.


Yes. Adults can take the driving lessons and we will prepare them to take the driving test at the DMV, if that is their goal. Adults must have a learner's license before beginning the lessons. 


Why Choose Pledger Driving School?

Experienced Instructors

Insurance Discount/Avoid the DMV

Experienced Instructors

Our team of experienced instructors at our driving schools in Birmingham, AL, have over 50 combined years of experience teaching students of all skill levels. They are dedicated to providing top-quality drivers ed in Birmingham, AL, and ensuring that our students become safe and responsible drivers through effective driving lessons in Birmingham, AL.

Flexible Scheduling

Insurance Discount/Avoid the DMV

Experienced Instructors

We understand that our students have busy schedules, which is why our driving schools in Birmingham, AL, offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate their needs. We provide both weekday and weekend classes throughout the year for drivers ed in Birmingham, AL. Demand for driving lessons in Birmingham, AL, is high, so our schedules are often full, but we typically add new slots weekly.

Insurance Discount/Avoid the DMV

Insurance Discount/Avoid the DMV

Insurance Discount/Avoid the DMV

Upon completion of the online driver education course offered by driving schools in Birmingham, AL, and passing the successful driving test, the student will receive a certificate of completion for an insurance discount. Additionally, students taking drivers ed in Birmingham, AL will be able to print their license without the need to visit the DMV.

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