Drivers Ed Course Espanola, NM
At-Home correspondence Course registration
NMDOT-Approved Correspondence Course
A GREAT OPTION FOR STUDENTS WITH BUSY SCHEDULES
Our Correspondence Course, licensed by the Traffic Safety Bureau, is designed for students who need a flexible way to complete Driver’s Education. This course allows students to study from home at their own pace and work toward earning both their Permit and Provisional License.
LICENSED AND ACCREDITED DRIVERS ED COURSE
Who Needs Driver's ED?
All drivers under the age of 18 in New Mexico must complete the Graduated Driver’s Licensing (GDL) Process to earn their driver’s permit and eventually a full license. This process consists of three stages:
1. Instructional Permit
To qualify for an Instructional Permit, teens must complete a state-approved Driver’s Education course and pass the Motor Vehicle Knowledge Test. After receiving the permit, parents must provide at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice over a 6-month period, helping their teen develop safe and responsible driving habits. Teens are required to hold the permit for a minimum of 6 months before advancing to the next stage.
2. Provisional License
After completing Driver’s Education and passing a behind-the-wheel driving test, teens can apply for a Provisional License. This license must be held for one full year. During this time, teens are expected to maintain a clean driving record and continue demonstrating safe driving practices.
3. Full (Unrestricted) License
Once a teen has held a Provisional License for one year without violations, they become eligible to receive a Full, Unrestricted License — granting them full driving privileges in New Mexico.
WHO QUALIFIES FOR THE COURSE?
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Home-School Students
Students enrolled full-time in a home-school program are eligible. -
Rural Area Residents
Students who live more than 25 miles from the nearest driver education program qualify. -
School-Sponsored Events
Students who participate in school-sponsored sports, music programs, or other extracurriculars that conflict with in-person classes may be eligible. -
Employment Conflicts
Students with job schedules that overlap with available driver’s ed programs qualify. -
Extenuating Circumstances
Considered on a case-by-case basis. Valid reasons may include:-
Medical or health-related issues
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Student or parent/legal guardian employment conflicts
Not considered valid reasons include:
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Being on a waitlist for high school driver’s ed
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Cost of private driver education
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Personal preference
Note: Documentation from a physician, employer, or other qualified professional is required to verify any extenuating circumstance.
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At-Home Driver's Ed Correspondence Course
- Course Material
- Study Guides
- 1/2 Credit Form: (inquire with us if your child's high-school accepts the transfer elective credit) *Note if your child's highschool has a Driver's Education Program at their school that high school most likely NOT accept the credit
- Brown Referral Card: ( required to take the MVD Written Exam; then, used to get their permit at the MVD)
- Drive Log to log driving hours
- Certificate of Completion: (once your child has passed the final exam) this will be mailed to you.
- Customer Support: Anytime via phone, text, or email with any questions or concerns through the process
- Must create a Gmail account for email access (if you don't already have one)
- This option allows students to work at their own pace
Additional Costs
*Additional Cost* (We provide you with the study guide to ensure your child is successful, if they study the material)
- MVD Written Exam at our school: ( we will schedule with you to work around your schedule; evenings, weekends, holidays etc.) $50
- MVD Road Exam: you can use our provided school car or your personal car ( we will schedule with you to work around your schedule; evenings, weekends, holidays etc.) $50
How to Apply
The process of starting your Driver’s Ed Training can be confusing. AMC Driving School is here to help at every step of the way. Follow these steps to start your training.
Step 1 – Apply With AMC Driving School
Complete the sign-up form below. – New Mexico requires students to apply with BOTH their driving school (us) AND the Traffic Safety Center before starting a Correspondence Driver Education Program.
You’ll receive an email from us to confirm we have received your AMC Application.
Once you complete Step 2, the Traffic Safety Center will notify us directly once you are approved.
Step 2 – Apply with UNM Traffic Safety Center
Go to the Traffic Safety Center website and complete their Correspondence Driver Education application, be sure to indicate AMC Driving School as the selected Correspondence provider.
Even if you’ve already applied with the Traffic Safety Center, please complete the form below so we have a record on file.
The State of New Mexico will not allow AMC Driving School to provide you with any course materials unless we have a record of your AMC application AND your Traffic Safety Center approval.
After submitting your application, watch your email for a message from the UNM Traffic Safety Center. This email will give you permission to start the course (Emails from the Traffic Safety Center can take up to 7 days to arrive after submitting your application).
Step 3 Make Payment and Get Your Course Materials
Use the email from AMC Driving School to pay for the program and begin your course! – Once the Traffic Safety Center approves your application, they’ll notify BOTH you and us.
After we confirm your approval AND receive your AMC application (the form below), we’ll send a third email with payment instructions and access to your course materials.
You should get this email by the end of the next business day after we have confirmation of BOTH your AMC application and your Traffic Safety Center approval.
If the student meets one or more of the qualifying criteria, complete the online application form (linked below). Be sure to follow all instructions and gather any required supporting documentation.
**** Approval typically takes up to 7 business days, and UNM Traffic Safety Center will notify you by email once you’re approved to begin the course. ***
APPlY WITH AMC DRIVING SCHOOL
APPLY NOW - UNM TRAFFIC SAFETY CENTER
Please click on the link below to apply . ** Be prepared, you will be required to create an account **
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- 908 North Riverside Drive Espanola, NM 87532
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- 505-927-9136
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