Frequently Asked Questions

• How do I register?
• Are there any insurance benefits?
• Are the courses ODOT approved?
• What are the new teen driving laws?
• After I get my license, what are the restrictions on my driving?

How do I register?

Go to Driver Education Class Schedule on our home page for the selection of classes in your area. Download our flyer and follow the registration directions. You may register by phone, or on-line.

If you are a newly licensed driver you may not qualify for our high school programs. See "New Teen Driving Laws" below.

Are there any insurance benefits?

Some insurance companies offer discounts for taking the course. Call your insurance agent to find out exactly how many classroom and driving hours your company requires for a discount. Students who pass the course receive a certificate as proof of completion.

Are the courses ODOT approved?

Yes! All of our courses are approved by the Department of Transportation and meet the new teen driving laws. Students who pass our course will receive a certificate of completion with the ODOT seal.

What are the new teen driving laws?

You can access the ODOT poster with the new requirements here. If you are under the age of 18 and getting your license for the first time after March 1, 2000, you must meet the following requirements:

1. You must have had an Oregon instruction permit for at least six months.
2. You must be able to certify that you have at least 50 hours of supervised practice*.
3. You need to either -

   (a) Complete an approved driver training course...

   -OR-

   (b) Complete an additional 50 hours of supervised driving practice*

*The supervised driver must be someone who is at least 21 years old and has held a valid driver license for at least three years.

After I get my license, what are the restrictions on my driving?

After you get your provisional driver license, your driving is restricted as follows:

Until 18 Years of Age:

You cannot operate a motor vehicle while using a mobile communication device, including talking on a cell phone and texting. Hands-free accessories are not allowed.

First Six Months:

• You can not drive with a passenger under age 20 who is not a member of your immediate family*; and
• You can not drive between midnight and 5 am unless you are:
  • Driving between home and work
  • Driving between home and a school event for which there is no other transportation available
  • Driving for employment purposes; or
  • Accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old.

Second Six Months:

• You can not drive with more than three (3) passengers who are under age 20 who are not members of your immediate family*; and
• You can not drive between midnight and 5 am unless you are:
  • Driving between home and work
  • Driving between home and a school event for which there is no other transportation available
  • Driving for employment purposes; or
  • Accompanied by a licensed driver who is at least 25 years old.

*Passenger restrictions do not apply while driving with an instructor as part of a certified traffic safety education course or with a parent, stepparent, or legal guardian who has valid driving privileges.
 
Note: The passenger and night driving restrictions only apply until you are 18 or you have had your provisional license for one year; whichever comes first.