CENTRAL OREGON DRIVER EDUCATION
Drivers Education Makes Safer Drivers
ODOT-Approved Drivers Education Course Requirements
ODOT Requirements for Teen Course Permitted Drivers 15 yrs to 18 yrs Old
- 30 hours of Classroom Instruction
- 6 hours of Behind the Wheel Instruction (driving lessons)(includes driving test)
- 6 hours of Observation of Behind the Wheel Instruction
- 5 hours minimum of practice drive with parent/guardian during program duration.
ODOT Approved Teen Course
Winter Course - $850
Our Winter ODOT Approved Teen course starts on January 20th, 2025 and
ends March 1st, 2025.
Class Schedule
Monday and Tuesday - 5:00 - 7:30pm
Week 1 - January 20th, 21st
(Parents are required to be present for the first hour of the first class.)
Week 2 - January 27th, 28th
Week 3 - February 3rd, 4th
Week 4 - February 10th, 11th
Week 5 - February 17th, 18th
Week 6 - February 24th, 25th (Written test)
Behind the Wheel Instruction - Will match the same weeks as classes
Days and Times - TBD
Actual drive times will be determined as students register, and finalized at the Parents Meeting. (1st Class time)
Students MUST bring their permits for Behind the Wheel Instruction.
Behind the Wheel Test will be give on the students last scheduled day to drive.
Spring 1 Course - $850
Our Spring 1 ODOT Approved Teen course starts on March 31st, 2025 and
ends May 10th, 2025.
Class Schedule
Monday and Tuesday - 5:00 - 7:30pm
Week 1 - March 31st, April 1st
(Parents are required to be present for the first hour of the first class.)
Week 2 - April 7th, 8th
Week 3 - April 14th, 15th
Week 4 - April 21st, 22nd
Week 5 - April 28th, 29th
Week 6 - May 5th, 6th (Written test)
Behind the Wheel Instruction - Will match the same weeks as classes
Days and Times - TBD
Actual drive times will be determined as students register, and finalized at the Parents Meeting. (1st Class time)
Students MUST bring their permits for Behind the Wheel Instruction.
Behind the Wheel Test will be give on the students last scheduled day to drive.
Spring 2 Course - $850
Our Spring 2 ODOT Approved Teen course starts on May 12th, 2025 and
ends June 21st, 2025.
Class Schedule
Monday and Tuesday - 5:00 - 7:30pm
Week 1 - May 12th, 13th
(Parents are required to be present for the first hour of the first class.)
Week 2 - May 19th, 20th
Week 3 - May 26th, 27th
Week 4 - June 2nd, 3rd
Week 5 - June 9th, 10th
Week 6 - June 16th, 17th (Written test)
Behind the Wheel Instruction - Will match the same weeks as classes
Days and Times - TBD
Actual drive times will be determined as students register, and finalized at the Parents Meeting. (1st Class time)
Students MUST bring their permits for Behind the Wheel Instruction.
Behind the Wheel Test will be give on the students last scheduled day to drive.
CODE Policies
Payment - Full payment is required for registration. (Checks will be deposited 1 week prior to the Parents Meeting)
Being on time and present for the entire length of class is critical for passing the drivers course. Students must bring their Playbook.
Make up Class time - $100 per hour
Make up Drive time - $150 per hour
Students MUST bring their permits for all Behind the Wheel Instructions and the test.
The student must have fulfilled all classroom time (30hrs) prior to taking the written test.
The student must have passed the written test and fulfilled all drive time
(6 BTW/6 Observation/5 Parent Guided Practice) and have submitted the Practice Drive Log to be eligible to take the drive test.
(see below for additional policies)
Learn with Central Oregon Driver Education
Private Instruction
Private Tutoring
Tutoring Cost - $100 per hour for Classroom Instruction
- $150 per hour for Behind the Wheel Instruction
Private Instruction will not provide a driving test. The student will still need an ODOT Approved Behind the Wheel Test from the DMV or 3rd Party tester.
About Central Oregon Driver Education
Our Story
Our Approach
Our Mission
At Central Oregon Driver Education, we are passionate about providing high-quality education and hands on instruction to all individuals. Our story began with a desire to provide drivers more opportunities to access quality drivers education. With our growing community, Central Oregon is in great need for more qualified driving instructio
At Central Oregon Driver Education, we are passionate about providing high-quality education and hands on instruction to all individuals. Our story began with a desire to provide drivers more opportunities to access quality drivers education. With our growing community, Central Oregon is in great need for more qualified driving instruction. The safety of our community is greatly affected by the safety of our roads and the drivers within our community.
Our Mission
Our Approach
Our Mission
Our mission is to empower individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to safely and legally operate a vehicle. We plan to empower you through our driving lessons.
Our Approach
Our Approach
Our Approach
We follow the ODOT-Approved Drivers Education Course for Teens. The course is a combination of classroom lecture and Behind the Wheel instruction. The classroom setting will be an inclusive and interactive form of teaching, and the Behind the Wheel instruction is a semi-private format. We will predominantly be teaching from the Playbook R
We follow the ODOT-Approved Drivers Education Course for Teens. The course is a combination of classroom lecture and Behind the Wheel instruction. The classroom setting will be an inclusive and interactive form of teaching, and the Behind the Wheel instruction is a semi-private format. We will predominantly be teaching from the Playbook R2 and R3, provided by Oregon Oregon's Department of Transportation - Transportation Safety Division (ODOT-TSD), in coordination with Western Oregon University (WOU).