Behind-the-Wheel Delays in CMS: How Charlotte Driving Academy Helps Teens Finish Faster
In Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), students often face a frustrating delay between finishing their 30-hour classroom driver education course and starting behind-the-wheel (BTW) training. The average wait time? Between 6 and 8 months.
These delays are due to high demand, staffing limitations, and scheduling constraints—especially during peak seasons like summer. Unfortunately, this can put a teen’s licensing timeline on pause, leaving families scrambling for alternatives.
That’s where commercial driving schools like Charlotte Driving Academy (CDA) step in.
How CDA Picks Up the Slack
Charlotte Driving Academy offers a faster, more flexible path forward for students who’ve already completed the classroom phase elsewhere. With CDA’s Teen Transfer Program, students don’t have to wait months to start their drives—they can typically complete their training in just 2 to 3 weeks.
But not all transfer students come from the same background. CDA offers specialized packages for each scenario:
1. CMS Transfer Students
If your teen completed the 30-hour classroom course through Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) but hasn’t yet been scheduled for BTW training, they’re eligible for our CMS Transfer Student Package.
This option allows CDA to request your teen’s training record directly from CMS and continue the process without starting over.
Includes:
- Direct record request from CMS
- Fast-track behind-the-wheel scheduling
- Use of any completed classroom instruction
2. Students Who Took Classroom with Another NC Public School District
Did your teen take the 30-hour course at another public high school in North Carolina (outside of CMS)? Our Out-of-District Transfer Program is designed just for them.
We’ll work with the original district to obtain records and get your teen behind the wheel quickly.
3. Students Who Completed Classroom with Another Commercial Driving School
If your teen started their training with another commercial provider but didn’t complete the BTW phase, our Teen Drive-Only Package is the best fit.
This option is perfect for:
- Students switching from another private school
- Those who completed the classroom online or out of state
- Teens whose original school no longer offers driving lessons
Simple Transfer Process
Getting started with CDA is easy:
- Enroll online at charlottedrivingacademy.com
- Complete your transfer release form using the link provided in your enrollment confirmation
- We handle the paperwork and contact your previous provider
- You’ll be scheduled once your records are verified
Don’t Wait 6+ Months—Finish Your Training Now
If your teen is stuck waiting to drive, don’t let delays hold them back. Charlotte Driving Academy offers the flexibility, speed, and support your family needs to move forward with confidence.
Explore our Transfer Programs and find the right solution today.
