TERMS & CONDITIONS
Effective Date: [7/06/2025]
Welcome to Drive Smart Academy. By booking a lesson or using our services at https://www.drivesmartsd.com, you agree to the following Terms and Conditions.
1. Eligibility
To book and participate in lessons, you must:
Possess a valid learner’s permit or driver’s license and physically have it with you
Be physically and mentally fit to operate a vehicle
Provide accurate and complete information at the time of booking
Failure to meet these requirements will result in cancellation or rescheduling with a $60 fee
2. Booking & Payments
All lessons must be booked in advance through our website or by contacting us directly.
Payment is due at the time of booking unless other arrangements are made in writing.
Prices are subject to change at any time, but confirmed bookings will not be affected.
3. Cancellation, Rescheduling, Late & No-Show Policy
See Refund Policy.
4. Service Area Policy
If a lesson is booked outside the instructor’s designated service area, we reserve the right to cancel or reschedule the lesson.
We will attempt to notify the customer and offer alternatives if available.
5. Retry Policy (Under 18)
Students under 18 who:
Complete three (3) paid driving lessons with us, and
Fail their first DMV driving test,
are eligible for one (1) free 2-hour lesson to help prepare for a second attempt.
Terms:
Students must follow the schedule recommendations (1st Lesson right away, 2nd Lesson at the halfway point, 3rd lesson the week of the test)
Proof of test failure required
Lesson must be booked within 30 days of the failed test
Offer valid once per student
Complimentary lessons require at least 24 hours’ notice for cancellation or rescheduling.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled lesson or failure to attend will result in forfeiture of the free lesson.
If the student wishes to reschedule a forfeited complimentary lesson, a $50 rebooking fee will be required.
6. Safety & Conduct
Students must follow all instructor directions and drive safely at all times.
Instructors reserve the right to cancel a lesson without refund if a student is under the influence of drugs/alcohol or engages in unsafe behavior.
Disrespectful, aggressive, or inappropriate behavior will not be tolerated.
7. Limitation of Liability
Drive Smart Academy and its instructors are not liable for:
Any damages, losses, or injuries incurred during or after lessons
DMV test outcomes (though we do our best to prepare you)
You agree to assume all responsibility when operating a vehicle under instruction.
8. Changes to Terms
We reserve the right to update these Terms at any time. Updated terms will be posted to our website and effective immediately upon posting.
9. Contact Us
For questions about our policies, please contact us at: