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Cow Tales Driver Education teaching people to develop safe driving habits that will keep them safe well into old age My preference is for early. Albans. Cost is $1000(2023).

Let me start by saying that there are two schools of thought about when to take driver ed. Most people schedule their teen to take the class close to the end of their one year anniversary of having a permit. That way, the skills they learn in driver ed are fresh when they take the drive test with the DMV. Others prefer to have their teen take professional instruction at the beginning. Your decision should be based on a number of factors, among them are your level of available time and commitment for practice and your teens schedule; including school, sports, work, homework etc. I find that I have greater success in having them develop good skills from the beginning rather than having to change habits they have learned in the months prior to driving with me. I have only 6 hours in the car with them, so I have to make as much impact in that small time as possible. For teens who take driver ed in the beginning of their permit year, I always take them for another drive close to the the end of their permit year to make sure they stay on track. My class is offered in Fairfield, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:30pm. Driving, an hour and a half per week, is done after school with pick up and drop off near BFA in St. I use the VDTSEA curriculum, which is approved by the State of Vermont. The class consists of 36 hours of in-class instruction and 6 hours behind the wheel, 6 hours as an observer. They must complete 30 hours of class time and all of the in car instruction to complete the class. I offer the course 5 times per year; two summer classes, Sept/Oct, Nov-Jan and Feb-Apr. I am able to do the DMV exam, and they are well prepared for it when they complete my class. Students are required to have 10 hours of drive time prior to driving in the car with another student. Kids drive in pairs and I don't like to put someone else's child in the car with a completely green driver. That being said, I do offer private lessons for $95/hour, but after school times are only available between sessions.

09/25/2026

Did you know that tomorrow is and the last day of the ? Research in the U.S. from AAA and NSC shows 86.5% of children are transitioned to an adult seat belt too soon. Find resources, including a social media toolkit in partnership with AAA that discusses the top car seat misuses by state. Learn more here: https://www.cpsboard.org/resource-center/cpsweek/. National Child Passenger Safety Board National Safety Council Occupant Protection

Find additional resources from the NHTSA here: https://www.nhtsa.gov/campaign/right-seat.

It only takes a few seconds to buckle up. Set the example for your new driver and save a life.
09/23/2026

It only takes a few seconds to buckle up. Set the example for your new driver and save a life.

Since July 30, Vermont has seen 7 fatal crashes. In 6 of them, the drivers were not wearing a seatbelt (the 7th was a pedestrian). So far this year, 58% of crash fatalities were unbelted. Please take a moment to — your life depends on it.

09/12/2026

Exit 16 Diverging Diamond Interchange (DDI) Anticipated to Open September 16 Overnight

The DDI project team plans to implement the new traffic pattern on U.S. 2/7 at the I-89 Exit 16 interchange in Colchester overnight on Wednesday 9/16, weather permitting.

Crews are working on the construction of the DDI and improvements to the adjacent intersections of U.S. Route 2/7 (U.S. 2/7) at South Park Drive and Mountain View Drive/Lower Mountain View Drive in preparation for the new traffic pattern changes. The remaining work is highly dependent on weather, and the completion of these activities is critical to the opening of the DDI. Weather could delay the opening. Additional updates will be issued on the project website.

The new traffic pattern briefly shifts vehicles to the left side of the roadway as they travel through the interchange. This design allows drivers turning left onto interstate entrance ramps to do so without crossing oncoming traffic. Once through the interchange, traffic returns to the normal right side of the roadway. Traffic signals will control both crossover points.

To learn how to navigate the new interchange, view the step-by-step guide here or view the driving animations on the project website.

https://www.exit16ddi.vtransprojects.vermont.gov/

09/02/2026

E-bike crashes are rising nationwide, and VT is seeing a similar trend. Protect your loved ones by learning these E-Bike safety tips!

08/31/2026

One spot available for the class that starts Tuesday! Get in touch for details!

08/20/2026

In just 30 days, we "Shine the Light" again 🕯️🎶

Join us on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at Hard'Ack Recreation Area in St. Albans for an unforgettable day featuring:

Love Story Tribute
Best of the Eagles
Dirty Deeds - The AC/DC Experience

Since 2019, the Afterglow Foundation has been “Shining the Light” on su***de through music, remembrance, and a shared commitment to su***de prevention, awareness and mental health. Afterglow, which began as a way to honor our son, AJ Holzscheiter, and to help teach parents how to talk to their children about su***de, has grown into something so much larger - a shared space where connection is real and “Shining the Light” reaches all across Vermont.

More than 2,200 people joined us at Afterglow 2025, and together, we gave over $130,000 to support su***de prevention, awareness and mental health efforts. That generosity directly supported organizations including:

Northwestern Counseling & Support Services
American Foundation for Su***de Prevention - Vermont Chapter
Spectrum Youth and Family Services
Josh Pallotta Fund at Josh's House, VT
Howard Center
St. Albans Recreation Department

Please help us keep, and grow that momentum, at the Afterglow 2026. Our goal this year is to give $150,000 to support su***de prevention, awareness, and mental health and we're 30 days away from making it happen.

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