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Behind the Wheel Driving Packages

On the first lesson, we do a quick assessment to see where the student is starting from. Every lesson after that picks up right where they left off...no filler, no repeating things they have already mastered.

For normal driving skills, we cover all the basics as part of real driving - these include turns, stopping, accelerating, lane control, speed control, intersections, decision-making, and defensive driving.

​​​​​💬 Ask About Our Payment Plan

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🟢 Quick Start Package – 6 Hours

📆 4 Lessons x 90 Minutes
💰 Current Special – $420 / $70 hr.​

(Purchased Individually - $540 - $120 savings)

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🔵​ Confidence Builder Package – 9 Hours

📆 6 Lessons x 90 Minutes
💰 Current Special – $585 / $65 hr.

(Purchased Individually - $810 - $225 savings)

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🔷 Teen Starter / Adult Starter Package – 12 Hours (Most Popular)

📆 8 Lessons x 90 Minutes
💰 Current Special – $720 / $60 hr.

(Purchased Individually - $1,080 - $360 savings)

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➕ Add-Ons When First Booking a Package:

🚗 DMV Driving Test Vehicle Usage (20% off – See Below)

🚘 Drive Your Own Ride ( 20% off – See Below)

🛡️ Defensive Driving Lesson (20% off - See Below)

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🔷 The Fully Prepared Package – 24 Hours

📆 14 Lessons x 90 Minutes + 3 Hour DMV Vehicle Usage 
💰 Current Special – $1,440 / $60 hr. 

➕ Package Includes the following:

  • 🚗 DMV Driving Test Vehicle Usage - (1 x 3 Hours)

  • 🚘 Drive Your Own Car (1 x 90 Minutes)

  • 🛡️ Defensive Driving Lesson (1 x 90 Minutes)

  • 🌙 Night Driving Lessons (1 x 90 Minutes)

  • 🛣️ Interstate /  Toll Road Lessons (1 x 90 Minutes)

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Specific Lessons & Add-ons

​​​​​🟡 DMV Mock Test & Review - 90 Minutes

💰1 lesson x 90 minutes - $150

➕ Add On - Up to 20% off when Booking a Package

🎁 Included in our 12 & 24 Hour Packages

A professional driving instructor will guide you through a simulated DMV driving test.

  • You’ll be evaluated on critical driving skills such as parking, turning, lane changes, speed control, and more.

  • At the end of the session, you’ll receive a detailed review of your performance, highlighting areas for improvement.

  • Personalized tips to increase your chances of passing the real DMV test.

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🛡️ Defensive Driving Lesson - 90 Minutes

💰1 Lesson x 90 Minutes - $150

➕ Add On - Up to 20% off when Booking a Package

🎁 Included in our 12 & 24 Hour Packages
A professional driving instructor will guide you through real-world driving scenarios focused on defensive driving techniques to help you stay safe, alert, and in control.

  • Pre-drive discussion covering defensive driving principles like hazard anticipation, reaction time, and space cushions.

  • Behind-the-wheel driving focused on real-time hazard perception, following distance, and safe lane-changing.

  • Highway and merging strategies, intersection scanning, and adapting to traffic conditions.

  • Emergency reaction drills and safe decision-making under pressure.

  • Post-drive performance review with personalized feedback and improvement tips.

  • Instructor progress notes recorded in your student file.

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🌙 Night Driving Lesson - 90 Minutes

💰1 Lesson x 90 Minutes - $120

➕ Add On - Up to 20% off when Booking a Package

🎁 Included in our 12 & 24 Hour Packages (If skill level ready & state time requirement is met)

A professional driving instructor will guide you through real-world nighttime driving scenarios to help build confidence, sharpen visibility awareness, and strengthen reaction skills in low-light conditions.

  • Pre-drive discussion covering night driving safety, visibility challenges, and strategies for reducing risk.

  • Behind-the-wheel training focused on lane discipline, speed control, and scanning techniques after dark.

  • Headlight and visibility management, including proper use of low beams, high beams, and avoiding glare.

  • Intersection and merging practice with emphasis on judging distances and reacting to headlights and taillights.

  • Nighttime hazard recognition, including pedestrians, cyclists, and reduced reaction time scenarios.

  • Post-drive review with personalized feedback and performance tips.

  • Instructor progress notes recorded in your student file.

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🛣️ Interstate or Toll Road Driving Lesson - 90 Minutes

💰 1 Lesson x 90 Minutes - $150

➕ Add On – Up to 20% Off When Booking a Package

🎁 Included in our 12 & 24 Hour Packages (If skill level ready)

A professional driving instructor will guide you through real-world highway and toll road driving scenarios to help you gain confidence at higher speeds, safely merge with traffic, and handle complex multi-lane roadways.

  • Pre-drive discussion covering highway safety rules, toll system basics, speed management, and merging strategies.

  • Behind-the-wheel training focused on maintaining proper lane position, safe following distance, and smooth lane changes.

  • Merging and exiting techniques, including entering the flow of traffic confidently and safely.

  • Toll road navigation practice - understanding toll lanes, SunPass/E-ZPass, and lane signage.

  • Defensive driving techniques at higher speeds, including hazard anticipation and reaction strategies.

  • Post-drive performance review with personalized feedback and improvement tips.

  • Instructor progress notes recorded in your student file.

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🚘 DMV Driving Test Vehicle Usage

Need a car for your official driving test? We've got you covered.​

➕ Add On - Up to 20% off when Booking a Package

​📆 3 Hour Booking - $300 

🎁 Included in our 24 Hour Package

  • 60 to 90 minutes of practice before the DMV Test.

  • Pickup and Drop-off is included (within service area)

  • We will make your booking online with the DMV, you'll be responsible for their fees.

  • Use of our dual-controlled vehicle for DMV Test

  • Pre-Test Guidance and tips

  • Includes wait time during the test

  • If you were one of our students and by chance, you do not pass the driving test, you will receive 1 Hour for a retake with the DMV with our vehicle.

📆 4 Hour Booking - $360 

  • Includes everything from the 3 Hour Booking, but also includes:

    • 90 minutes to 120 minutes of practice before the DMV Test.

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​🚗 Drive Your Own Ride

Personalized Coaching in Your Vehicle

💰4 x 90 Minute Lessons - $600

💰Individual 90 Minute Lesson - $180

🎁 2 x 90 Lessons are included in our 24 Hour Package

➕ Add On - Up to 20% off when Booking a Package

Ideal For:

  • Students preparing for the DMV test in their own car

  • Drivers seeking comfort and familiarity with their personal vehicle

  • Individuals requiring specialized coaching from our lead instructor, Rick Moody or James Spear

Session Includes:

  • 1-hour personalized driving lesson in your vehicle

  • Expert guidance tailored to your driving experience and goals

  • Flexible scheduling to accommodate your availability

Requirements:

  • Valid learner’s permit or driver’s license

  • Proof of vehicle insurance and registration

  • Signed waiver acknowledging the use of your personal vehicle

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⚠️ Why is "Drive Your Own Ride" Priced Differently?


Drive Your Own Ride involve higher risk, require greater instructor expertise, and include premium services like mock DMV test prep. These sessions reflect real-world driving challenges and the professional knowledge we bring to help you succeed. For that reason, they are not discounted.​

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Florida's "3 in 3" Course

​🟢 Florida "3 in 3" Behind-the-Wheel Course - 4 Hours

💰 2 lessons x 2 Hours - $360

💰 1 lesson x 4 Hours - $325

For Individuals who are REQUIRED by the state to take the course.

Lesson 1: Vehicle Control & Maneuvers

  • Develop fundamental vehicle control and confidence in basic driving maneuvers.

Lesson 2: Traffic Laws & Defensive Driving (2 Hours)

  • Improve road awareness, defensive driving, and passing the road test.

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The 3 in 3 ** is required per Section 322.0261(1)(c), Florida Statutes, drivers who have been convicted of, or plead nolo contendere (no contest) to a third traffic offense that caused a crash within 36 months to complete a Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) approved driver improvement course. This course must include behind-the-wheel training and an assessment of driving ability. https://www.flhsmv.gov/driver-licenses-id-cards/behind-wheel-training/#pasco

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Teen Mastery Membership

⭐ Teen Mastery Membership Program
🌟 State-Approved Supervised Driving
✨ 12-Month Membership

A full-year driver development membership built for skill, confidence, and real-world experience..

✅ The Stress-Free Way to Train Safe, Confident Teen Drivers

Parents no longer need to squeeze in hours of driving practice or white-knuckle the passenger seat.
Our Teen Mastery Membership Program creates a full year of structured, professional driving development.

Your teen gets:

  • consistent weekly practice

  • skill progression throughout the year

  • real traffic experience

  • night driving experience

  • highway training

  • DMV test readiness

  • professional safety coaching

You get peace of mind.

✅ How the Membership Works

  • 12-month driving development program

  • One supervised session every week

  • Each session is 60 minutes

  • Real driving in real traffic 

  • We will track these hours for parents.

  • Same weekly time slot all year

Your teen receives a full year of hands-on driving, structured growth, and professional guidance.

✅ Scheduling, Holidays & Seasonal Weeks
Weekly Availability

Membership sessions are limited and are only on select weekdays during daytime hours.
Weekends are reserved for traditional lesson bookings.

Holiday & Seasonal Breaks

Membership sessions will pause during:

  • Thanksgiving week

  • The 2 Weeks Students are out for Winter / Christmas Break

  • Spring Break

  • July 4th week

  • Select high-demand seasonal weeks (announced in advance)

The program still provides a full year of development and skill growth.

✅ How Night Driving Is Completed

Many teens choose a daytime weekly slot (like 2pm).
To provide safe nighttime driving experience, we use Designated Night Driving Weeks throughout the year.

✅ During these weeks:

Your teen’s normal daytime session is automatically replaced with an evening session.

This ensures:

  • they get real nighttime practice

  • they learn visibility, spacing, and hazard awareness

  • you don’t have to rearrange your schedule

  • every student receives the same structured training

You’ll receive the Night Driving Week calendar at enrollment, plus reminders before each one.

✅ Why Sessions Aren’t Rescheduled or Rolled Over

This membership reserves your teen’s weekly spot for the entire year, similar to a weekly training session in a gym membership.

If a session is missed:

  • the session simply expires that week

  • the monthly rate stays low and predictable

  • instructors keep a consistent schedule

If canceled 24+ hours in advance:

The session still expires, but we can plan for the opening.

If canceled late:

The session is marked as a late cancellation.

This structure keeps the program smooth, fair, and sustainable.

✅ What’s Included Over the Year

  • Weekly supervised driving

  • Daytime and nighttime driving

  • Real traffic exposure

  • Highway and interstate driving

  • Lane changing & merging

  • Parking and low-speed control

  • Navigation skills & hazard awareness

  • Defensive driving habits

  • DMV road test preparation

  • Skill notes after each session

  • Full-year development plan

It’s more than enough to prepare your teen for safe, confident driving and the state road test.

✅ Who This Program Is Perfect For

  • Busy families

  • Teens who need steady practice

  • Nervous drivers

  • New drivers who benefit from repetition

  • Families who want long-term coaching

  • Parents who want a professional to supervise driving

✅ Pricing - $299/month

12-month membership
Auto-billed monthly
No enrollment fee
No hidden add-ons

A full year of coaching for less than the cost of piecing together scattered lessons.

✅ Ready to Enroll?

Call/Text Us @ 813-474-7445

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Booking Details

​​​📅 Availability & Scheduling

Lessons are offered 7 days a week, including evenings and weekends, based on instructor availability.
We recommend booking at least 2 months in advance to secure your preferred time slot.

After booking, you’ll receive a confirmation message with your lesson details.

Best way to reach us is via TEXT - 813-474-7445

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💳 How to Pay

We accept the following payment methods:

  • Credit/Debit Card (secure online checkout through Square)

  • Cash (must be paid upon making the reservations)

For packages, full payment is due at the time of booking to lock in your discounted rate.
Receipts are provided for all transactions.

🔁 Need to reschedule? No problem—just give us at least 48 hours’ notice.

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📱 Best Way to Reach Us

The best way to contact us is by texting (813) 474-7445.
We’ll get back to you as quickly as possible—usually within the hour.

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If you need to speak with someone by phone, please allow up to 24 hours for a callback during business hours. In that same time, we’ve likely booked 30–40 hours of lessons through text—just one more reason texting is the fastest way to reach us.

📞 Need a call?
Instructors are often out on the road, so return calls will typically happen up to 24 hours during business hours. In that same time, we’ve likely booked 30–40 hours of lessons through text—just one more reason texting is the fastest way to reach us.

Thanks for your patience—we’re focused on safety while we’re behind the wheel!

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Specific Driving Skills Taught

These are core skills that are on the Florida DMV Driving Test website.

  • Three-Point Turn

Demonstrate how to safely turn your vehicle around in a small space (20–40 feet wide), using a three-point maneuver.

  • Approaching Intersections

Make sure you’re in the correct lane and check for cross traffic by looking both ways as you approach an intersection.

  • Right-of-Way Awareness

Show you understand when to yield: stop for pedestrians, pull over for emergency vehicles, and avoid blocking intersections or disrupting traffic flow.

  • Straight-In Parking

Park your car head-in within the lines of a standard parking space, with your vehicle centered and no part sticking out into the lane.

  • Parking on a Hill

Demonstrate how to correctly park your car facing uphill or downhill, with or without a curb.

  • Quick Stop

React quickly and safely when asked to make a sudden stop—no skidding or losing control.

  • Backing Up

Reverse slowly and in control for 50 feet, using only your mirrors and by looking over your shoulder—not relying on a backup camera.

  • Stop Sign Compliance

Approach in the correct lane, come to a full stop before the crosswalk or stop line, and only proceed when it’s safe.

  • Traffic Light Response

Approach signals at a safe speed, be ready to stop if needed, and only enter the intersection when the light is green and clear.

  • Turning & Signaling

Use your turn signal or hand signal for the last 100 feet before turning, and always turn from the proper lane.

  • Passing Safely

Before passing, check your mirrors and blind spots to make sure there’s enough space and time to do it safely.

  • Lane Discipline

Stay in your lane—usually the right lane unless on a one-way street—and don’t switch lanes unless it’s safe and legal.

  • Safe Following Distance

Maintain at least a four-second gap between your car and the vehicle in front to allow for safe braking.

  • Driver Positioning

Keep both hands on the steering wheel and maintain good posture—avoid resting your elbow out the window.​

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​​Book EARLY to get PREFERRED TIME-SLOTS!

info@goodmooddriving.com

TEXT - 813-474-7445

Why We Text 📱

At Good Mood Driving School, we primarily use text messaging to communicate. While it might seem a little impersonal at first, it actually helps us stay organized, respond faster, and keep a clear record of everything discussed.

​Our assistant monitors and replies to messages throughout the day to ensure nothing gets missed. It’s the most efficient way for us to serve you.

If you need to speak with someone by phone, please allow up to 24 hours for a callback during business hours. In that same time, we’ve likely booked 30–40 hours of lessons through text—just one more reason texting is the fastest way to reach us.

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