License Testing – Information & Policies
Test with Confidence
Skip the DMV hassle—test with us, in our car, with DMV agents on site.
License Testing is not included in our full driver education course bundle but can be purchased at any time. To be eligible for a license test at a Next Street location, students must complete a minimum of two hours of driving lessons at least five days prior to the test date. No classes or lessons may be scheduled within the five days leading up to the test.
Students are responsible for verifying their eligibility, which includes completing all required classes, lessons, quizzes, and obtaining necessary signatures at least five days before the test date.
Teens – Under 18 Years Old
Must hold learner’s permit:
- 120 Days if completed the Full Driver’s Education Program
- 180 Days if completed the 8 Hour Safe Driving Course
Adults – Over 18 Years Old
Must hold learner’s permit:
- 90 Days and complete 8 Hour Safe Driving Course
Cancellations & No- Shows
License test cancellations must be made 5 days in advance. Late cancellations will incur a $100 fee. This includes a $40 fee The Next Street pays to the DMV on your behalf. No-shows will result in forfeiture of the test service and a $40.00 DMV Fee.
Required Items
As outlined in Driving Lesson Policy
Retest Fees
$190 including the $40.00 DMV fee.
What to Expect on Test Day
- Arrive 15 minutes in advance and check in with our Testing Host.
- If under 18, the student must be accompanied by a legal guardian.
- The Testing Host will be able to answer any last-minute questions you may have
- Remember, the test is an evaluation of your skills as a driver. The test will evaluate:
- Parking maneuvers: pull in, back in, and possibly parallel parking
- 3-point turn/k-turn
- Speed management
- Navigating intersections
- Use of parking brake
- Spatial awareness/reaction time
- Knowledge of road signs and traffic signals
The Next Street provides the use of its vehicle and designated test locations for student license testing; however, all license exams are administered exclusively by state-appointed agents of the RMV.
- The Next Street does not control or influence test outcomes.
- All licensing decisions are made solely at the discretion of the state testing agent.
- Any disputes or inquiries related to test scoring, examiner conduct, or exam eligibility must be directed to the applicable state licensing agency.