McGinnis

read morePackage includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 7 hours behind-the-wheel instruction. This is the State of NM minimum requirements for Driver's Education. We will include the NM State Written Exam for the Learner's Permit AND the NM State Road Test for the Provisional License, FREE! That's an $80 savings and that's our gift to you for supporting McGinnis Driver Safety Centers for over 50 years.

read moreMcGinnis Driver Safety Centers is certified by the state of New Mexico to provide the MVD Drivers Testing (Road and Written) to any New Mexico resident who is required to take the Driving or Written tests for a New Mexico drivers license. Dont have a car? You don't have a car or it won't pass inspection at MVD? No problem! McGinnis Driver Safety Centers™ administers the road test using only McGinnis Driver Safety Centers™ vehicles. We will NOT use your vehicle. Of course the State of New Mexico MVD still provides the road test.

read moreDriving isn't just about turning a steering wheel and pushing pedals. There is a lot to learn about laws, techniques, and changes in technology. The links and resources in this section provide information in various areas about driving in the modern world. Please note that most of the links are external to our website, so if a link is not working please do not hesitate to contact us.

read moreThe driver's license you are interested in is a wonderful privilege, yet it is also a big responsibility. Our course prepares you to become a safe responsible driver. During the 30 hours of classroom instruction we cover DWI Education and Prevention, defensive driving, rules and regulations and most importantly, the psychological aspects of being a good driver. We administer 5 written exams based on the lecture material and films. We provide certified instructors, four convenient classroom locations and convenient payment options.

read moreMcGinnis Driver Safety Centers offers a Driver Competency Assessment (DCA) which will measure your potential risk level as a driver. Unlike other road tests, the Driver Competency Assessment qualifies your results with an objective score that is compared to that of an average driver's abilities. This competency assessment is the highest, latest technological advancement in driver safety throughout the United States. There are only 8, qualified, certified driver competency assessment driving school instructors throughout our nation.

read moreBring both your birth certificate AND your social security card. Bring a pen to write with, we will have a notebook for each student. If you have a smartphone, tablet or laptop, (anything with internet access), you can bring it on the first day of class as we will be showing you how to access the E-Book we use in our curriculum. You will need a certified, original birth certificate, and your social security card. The "Referral Card" (issued by McGinnis on the last day of class, and one (1) proof of New Mexico residency.

read morePrivate lessons are scheduled one-on-one in our vehicles. We schedule 1-hour lessons and each lesson is $60.00 +tax. You will need to have a Learner's Permit or other motor vehicle licensure in order for us to provide you with private lessons on the city streets. There are many reasons for private lessons: mature driver evaluations, additional lessons for inexperienced drivers, getting back into driving after a period of illness or convalescence. Private lessons do not include any classroom theory or NM MVD required testing nor do we issue a Certificate of Completion for private driving lessons.