Program Requirements

1. Students must be at least 15 years old on or before Parent & Student Orientation Night.

2. Required Virtual Classes (9 hours)

There are 4 required live Zoom classes:

§  A 1.5 hour Parent/Student Orientation

§  Two 3-hour Zoom Classes

§  A 1.5 hour review class before the final exam/permit test 

3. Online AAA Course

Students enroll in an online course through AAA. It can be completed on a computer or mobile device, at the students’ own pace, and is actively monitored by Lighthouse Driving Academy. 

4. Behind the Wheel Instruction

§  Each student completes five 2-hour driving appointments with one of our licensed instructors.

§  Appointments start and end at the Meadowbrook Plaza location. 

5. Final Exam

§  The Maine final exam is administered in person at Lighthouse Driving Academy.

§  To obtain a Course Completion Certificate students must pass all components of the course and pass the final exam with at least an 80%.

Regulated by: Secretary of State, Bureau of Motor Vehicles, Driver Education Program, 624-9000 ext. 52128, Driver.Education@Maine.gov.

Camera & Visibility

• Cameras must remain on at all times
• The student’s full face must be clearly visible
• Hats and hoods are not permitted during class
  
  

Technology Requirements

• A working camera and microphone are required

• Reliable internet access is required

• A laptop or computer is needed for participation
  
  

Learning Environment

• Classes should be attended from a quiet, well-lit room

• No one may not attend any class from a moving vehicle

• No TV, music, flashing lights, or background distractions
  
  

Preparedness & Participation

• Students should have a pen or pencil and paper for notes

• Course materials provided at pickup should be available

• Students must remain seated, attentive, and engaged