Vermont Teen Driver Education
Serving Essex and surrounding communities
Small-group, safety-focused driver education taught by a local high school teacher.
Meet Your Instructor
Tom Varnham
Certified Vermont Driver Education Instructor
Essex High School Educator
23+ Years Working With Teens
Learning to drive is a major milestone for both students and families.
With over two decades of experience working with teenagers, Tom provides calm, patient, and structured instruction that helps students build confidence and develop safe driving habits for life.
What Families Can Expect
Building Confident, safe, and responsible Vermont drivers.
Professional Instruction
Certified Vermont Driver Education Instructor providing structured, real-world driving preparation
Patient & Supportive Teaching
Calm, encouraging instruction designed to build confidence behind the wheel.
Lessons focus on awareness, decision-making, and lifelong safe driving habits.
Safety Comes First
30 Hours - Live Online Instruction
6 + 6 Hours - In-Car Training
How the Program Works
30 Hours - Live Online Instruction
Live interactive classes covering Vermont driving laws and defensive driving principles.
6 + 6 Hours
In-Car Training
Behind-the-wheel instruction and observation are completed during the course.
Supervised Practice
at Home
Supervised Practice at Home
Required driving practice completed outside of class with a parent or caregiver.
Structured. Personal. Safety-Focused.
Ready to Get Started?
Give your teen the structure, confidence, and safety-focused training they need to become a responsible driver.