Since 1979, Pitner Driving School, Inc. has set the standard for teenage defensive driving programs in the Memphis area. Our classroom sessions run for two weeks Monday through Friday for three hours a day. After completing the classroom, each student receives six hours of actual behind-the-wheel driving time with a state certified instructor.

Defensive driving is our theme in the classroom. Students are taught the laws from the Tennessee Driver Handbook. Units on driving under the influence, safety belt usage, and strategies for dealing with peer pressure are included along with other pertinent topics and guest speakers.

The driving instruction follows the two weeks of classroom. The classes are limited to ensure that each student receives a full six hours of actual driving time. Since our inception in 1979, we have never cut corners and expenses by substituting backseat observation nor computer simulation for actual driving time. There are no adequate substitutes for real traffic. Each student will make a series of right turns, left turns, lane changes, and left turns against traffic. Most students will practice merging onto the interstate. Students will also learn to parallel park, to park straight, and proper backing techniques on our parking range.

If a student qualifies, we may waive part of the driver's license test. Please see our FAQ page about third party testing. Students will also receive an insurance discount certificate along with an evaluation sheet so that parents can review their driving strengths and weaknesses.

With our eleven locations, we have a time and place convenient for you.

Most classes are offered after school and are open to students from any school. A student who takes the course at a high school location may be eligible for 1/2 credit toward high school graduation. You may ask the instructor for details. Please check our School Year Classes page for specific dates.