New American Driving School

The New American Driving School is a new program, initiated by Second Start, as part of its role with the Welcoming Concord Initiative. The goal of this program is to expand employment opportunities for refugees and immigrants, allowing them to become economically self-sufficient. Our driver’s education classes are primarily intended for New Americans and they will receive priority placement in classes. However, if there are openings for additional students, low and moderate income individuals may also apply to study with us.

The course is for adults, 18 years of age and older.

The eight week course includes 32 hours of classroom instruction, 10 hours of behind the wheel experience and 6 hours of in car driving observation.

The cost of the course is $450 which can be paid in full at registration or in three installments of $150.

To register for classes, complete the below registration and financial disclosure forms and turn them into Second Start’s main office at 17 Knight Street, Concord, NH 03301. The office is open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm. Students must be registered before classes begin.

New American Driving School class registration form

New American Driving School financial disclosure form

Classroom instruction is on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-8 pm, and focuses on defensive driving and risk-prevention. In car instruction and observation times are scheduled individually with the instructor at the beginning of each class session.  Classes are held and driving instruction begins and ends at Second Start’s building at 17 Knight Street in Concord.

Driving School 2019 – 2020 Calendar

Upon successful completion of the course, students will receive a completed State of NH Driver’s Education certificate.