Driver Education Taught by Public School Teachers

Serving Sarasota and surrounding counties

Important Announcements

FWCDS uses only real public school teachers as instructors. State License #5156. All cars are fully insured, have dual brakes, and have front/rear cameras with audio. Free pick-up and drop-off are available within our service areas. You have found the best! 

  • All lessons are two hours in length except for a single one time 1 hour purchase. The one hour only purchase MAY NOT include free pick up depending on far you live from your nearest instructor house. This is usually a "Test Prep" lesson anyway so many time you will meet the instructor at a place conducive to teach the test maneuvers. If it doesn't work out we will refund your money for the one hour purchase so don't worry.

Professional Driver Education

Providing Services in all of Sarasota County, Lakewood Ranch, Englewood, and Port Charlotte Areas

Florida West Coast Driving School offers benefits you can't find at other driving schools, including:

 

  • All lessons are two hours in length except for a single one time 1 hour purchase. The one hour only purchase MAY NOT include free pick up depending on far you live from your nearest instructor house. This is usually a "Test Prep" lesson anyway so many time you will meet the instructor at a place conducive to teach the test prep skills. If it doesn't work out we will refund your money for the one hour purchase so don't worry.
  • Learn to drive from professional teachers. All of our instructors are also experienced public school teachers.
  • Our driver education program is used by several Florida public school districts.
  • Benefit from a locally owned and operated business with over 30+ years of experience.
  • Our owner trains and certifies all driver education instructors in our area, even those who work for our competition.
  • All vehicles are GPS and video recorded for everyone's safety.

Private Driving Lessons

All driving lessons are one-on-one, tailored to your skill level, and given in real traffic conditions, not on a closed course or simulator. We offer home pick-up and drop-off services in Sarasota County, with limited service available in Manatee and Charlotte County. 

  • All lessons are two hours in length except for a single one time 1 hour purchase. The one hour only purchase MAY NOT include free pick up depending on far you live from your nearest instructor house. This is usually a "Test Prep" lesson anyway so many time you will meet the instructor at a place conducive to teach the test prep skills. If it doesn't work out we will refund your money for the one hour purchase so don't worry.

ALL OF SARASOTA COUNTY

MANATEE COUNTY

  • Lakewood Ranch Area (no 1 hour lessons)
  • Residents of all other areas of Manatee County will have to meet us near Lakewood Ranch.

CHARLOTTE COUNTY

  • Englewood Area (no 1 hour lessons)
  • Port Charlotte Area (no 1 hour lessons)
  • Residents of all other areas of Charlotte County will have to meet us in Englewood. (no 1 hour lessons)