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
Be physically and mentally fit to operate a vehicle
Provide accurate and complete information at the time of booking
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 & No-Show Policy
Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the scheduled lesson will incur a $50 late cancellation/no-show fee.
This fee compensates instructors for their time and scheduling loss.
No-shows may result in forfeiture of the lesson without refund.
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. Free Retest Lesson 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 1-hour lesson to help prepare for a second attempt.
Terms:
Proof of test failure required
Lesson must be booked within 30 days of the failed test
Offer valid once per student
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: