Driver Education

We have over 25 years of experience teaching Driver Education in Linn and Benton counties. Courses are approved by the Oregon Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division and utilize their curriculum.

For more information, contact us at 541-917-4856 or driversed@linnbenton.edu.

 

Urgent need for Driver Education instructors!

Learn more about becoming a driver education instructor.

Photo of Leah Hanson with a driver's ed car

 

Classes

 

Traditional Driver Education

Current Class Offerings

Prepare ahead for Registration

Register for Traditional Classes

What You Need to Register

  • An image of your driver's permit or license, submitted in .jpg format
  • Proof of personal driver insurance
  • Credit card information for online payment

Important: students and parents will need to complete the registration process together.

For LBCC faculty and staff who are using a waiver, please contact us directly (see above).

Adult Driver Education Classes

Driving Basics For Beginning Adults

Students will learn vehicle operation and safety skills. This is not your typical driver education course, students do not qualify for the DMV waiver. The course includes six hours of classroom instruction and one and a half hours of in-car training (to be scheduled). Students must have an Oregon Driver’s License or Permit.

CRN 45728 (Remote via Zoom)

  • Classroom starts April 14
  • Classroom ends April 28
  • Driving to be scheduled
  • Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: Zoom
  • Fee: $249

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Other Driver Education Classes

Driver Permit Preparation

Having trouble passing the permit test or just need help studying? This course covers the Oregon Driver Manual and what you need to know to pass the Oregon Driver permit test.

CRN 44370 (Remote via Zoom)

  • Meets for two Monday sessions: May 12 and May 19
  • Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
  • Location: Zoom
  • Fee: $49

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Fee Assistance

Fee Assistance Application

 

DMV Drive Test Waiver

Specific requirements must be met in order for you to qualify and will be presented during the parent/student orientation. Note: students over the age of 18 do not qualify.

The State of Oregon has the following mandatory requirements:

  • Both students and parents/guardians participate in a three-hour orientation class.
  • Students are required to attend the first two class sessions, no exceptions.
  • 30 hours of classroom instruction.
  • 12 hours on the road with an instructor (six hours behind the wheel and six hours of active observation).
  • Five hours minimum of additional documented, supervised driving practice. Driving must be supervised by someone at least 21 years of age with a valid driver license for at least three years.

Important: you must read the handbook before attending orientation.

Work up to 16 hours a week during the school year and up to 40 hours a week during summer term. Hours are flexible with competitive pay. Driving time is scheduled by the instructor, and LBCC will provide the instruction vehicle.

Requirements

Candidates must be 23 years of age with a minimum of three years driving experience. Must be computer literate and fluent with standard Google Suite applications. Must be able to work with students of all ages.

Preferences

Preference given to applicants who are bilingual, specifically in Spanish. Preference given to those with training as law enforcement, emergency personal, nurses, mail carriers, delivery drivers, public transit drivers, or K-12 teachers.

Special Instructions

Applicants are responsible for completing a nine-week certification to earn their ODOT Instructor Certification. Applicants are responsible for the cost of training, with potential partial reimbursement after two terms of service.