A Step Ahead Driving School

Welcome to A Step Ahead Driving School, your premier choice for expert driving education in Charlotte, proudly serving the Carolinas. At A.S.A Driving School, our primary mission is clear: empower each student with the essential knowledge and skills to become a Safe, Responsible, and Courteous Driver.

ASA Driving School is an official partner with the NC DMV, offering road tests for drivers ages 16 and 17. Skip the long waits and book your test directly through us.

We service all Charlotte- Mecklenburg Schools and other area schools including Lake Norman Charter High School, Socrates Academy, Corvian High School, Bradford Prep, Jackson Day, Charlotte Secondary, Charlotte Christian, SouthLake Christian Academy, Bonnie Cone, Mountain Island Charter and All Home-Schooled Students.

This Bundle package includes the mandatory 30-hours of classroom instruction and the 6-hours of Behind-the-wheel to be completed once the classroom instruction has been passed. This package fulfills the NC State requirements for students under 18.

This course is six hours of behind-the-wheel training with an A.S.A certified driving instructor for students under 18 and in need of a driver's certificate of completion. Parents please know this a Beginner's driving course.

A student maybe in the vehicle with another student.(no more than three per session) INVOICE WILL BE EMAILED AND MUST BE PAID AFTER REGISTRATION. COST: $349

This is one-on-one private driving lessons with an A.S.A certified driving instructor to work on specific maneuvers or to just gain more experience behind-the-wheel.​

2 Hour Package - $165      6 Hour Package - $449 4 Hour Package - $299    10 Hour Package - $699 (Matthews/Mint Hill/Pineville/ Davidson/ Cornelius/ Cabarrus County/ Union County/ Iredell County/ Gaston County/ Ballantyne areas add a $50 charge)

Non-student Cost: $499 (this price includes 2 hour mandatory private driving session before use of vehicle for Road Test. A driving instructor will take you or meet you at DMV. If you have a scheduled DMV appointment we need a 10 day advance notice.  (All prices are subject to change)

Please know: You MUST have your own car insurance BEFORE heading to DMV to take your road test. Be sure to have a physical copy of your insurance card with you. You will not be allowed to drive without it.

Refund Policy: A.S.A will not refund any tuition monies or any part thereof when actual services have been rendered; however, if a contract is terminated early only 50% of tuition monies paid will be refunded. A.S.A does not accept personal checks. Cash, Debit, Credit, Zelle, Cashier’s Checks or Money Orders Only.

A Step Ahead Driving school cannot guarantee that all students who pass our course will pass the DMV exam or DMV Road test; however, we will do our best to provide each student with the necessary knowledge required by DMV.

TEEN DRIVERS: Students who are at least 14.5 years old and in pursuit of a high school diploma or GED may enroll in A.S.A ’s Driver education course that consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction, an eye/medical screening, plus 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Once the student has passed both the classroom portion and the behind-the-wheel training, they will receive a Driver Education Certificate. This allows them to apply for A Level One Limited Learner Permit, which is the first level of North Carolina’s graduated licensing process for drivers under 18 years of age.

DRIVING ELIGIBILTY CERTIFICATE FOR TEENS: High school students who are completing their academic requirements successfully are issued a Driving Eligibility Certificate by their high school. To receive this certificate, they must be between 15 and 17 years old, currently enrolled in school and progressing successfully toward a diploma or GED.

*Parents please remember that all students under the age of 18 must get an Eligibility Certificate from their child’s high school before going to the DMV for the Learner’s Permit test. This certificate may only be obtained by a parent or guardian. Parents will bring the Certificate of Completion to their child’s high school to show proof that the student has passed the driver education requirement.

Please remember: Driver’s Eligibility Certificates expire 30 days after the date they are issued. If a student losss or damages The Certificate of Completion there is a $25 replacement cost.

Horario de apertura

• Domingo: (closed)
• Lunes: 9h-17h
• Martes: 9h-17h
• Miércoles: 9h-17h
• Jueves: 9h-17h
• Viernes: 9h-17h
• Sábado: 8h-12h