School Closures

The following schools have been terminated as of 01/17/2025:

Mars Driving Academy

Location:

315 W Washington Ave Ste 1, Artesia, NM 88210

Premiere School of Driving

Location(s):

333 Montaño NW STE D
Albuquerque, NM 87107

3211 Coors BLVD SW STE F1
Albuquerque, NM 87121

9050 Montgomery BLVD NE
Albuquerque, NM 87111

More Details Below:

Transfer to another school

1. Another In-person Driver’s Ed

- - Fees are rearranged with the new Driver’s Ed school
  - Submit a transfer request: Student Transform-form
  - To see a map of schools please click here

2. Discounted Correspondence Program

- - The program would consist of 26 credit hours (typically takes 3 days).
  - The program is ~$150.
  - An application needs to be submitted, visit: https://nmtsc.unm.edu/youth/ for the application.
  - Submit a transfer request: Student Transform-form

To receive compensation, request the school’s Surety Bond.

1. Use this link: https://www.dot.nm.gov/contact-us/inspection-of-public-records/ipra-requests/
  1. 1. For description of request include a description similar to:
      I am having issues with _________(Name of School) in ______ (Location) a driving school under the authority of the Traffic Safety Division of the NMDOT. I am requesting a copy of the Surety Bond information for _________(School Name).
2. Wait to receive the bond.
3. Once Received, make a claim.
  1. The bond will have the company’s name, phone number, email, or website to contact in order to make a claim.