Will the Approved Driver's Safety Teen Course work for those who live in Iowa?
Iowa has different requirements for their approved safety course, so unfortunately our course will not count for those who live in Iowa.
What should I bring to class?
Bring your permit, a writing utensil, paper, driver manual, and a lunch or snack. I-pads/ tablets will be allowed for note taking purposes only.
What are the next steps after completing the course?
If
you are 17 and younger (assuming you have had your LP for 180 days
prior to turning 18) we submit an electronic waiver telling the DMV they
have completed the drive test, so all they have to do is go to the DMV
and pick up the Provisional Operator's Permit or School Permit. You can
also apply online at clickdmv.ne.gov < Driver's License < Teen
Permit Application and apply there first. That will eliminate the wait
at the DMV. You will still have to go to the DMV and pick it up, but you
will just go to the Treasurer's side and notify them you have applied
online. If you do not apply online you will have to go to the DMV take a
number and they will take care of the rest. Please note that the
parents can NOT pick up the POP or SP alone. The holder of the permit
will need to be present. This info will be relayed multiple times while
they are in class, so they should have a good handle on
this when they complete the classroom.
If
the individual will turn 18 prior to completing the course or they will
turn 18 prior to having their Learner's Permit for 180 days they will
have to take the drive test at the DMV. You can make an appoitment for
the drive test with the DMV. They will need their own car to take test
at the DMV.
When will student drive times be scheduled?
Drive
times will be scheduled with the student's driving instructor during
the classroom time. Students should bring their schedules and available
dates and times to class.
Every student will be given their driving instructor's name and phone
number in class. Please contact the driving instructor directly
regarding drive time and scheduling.
What if I am unable to attend a drive time?
Unless
it is an emergency or sickness, we ask students to give the driving
instructor at least 24 hour notice when cancelling or rescheduling a
driving session. If a student misses a drive time, without notifying
Cornhusker Driving School within 24 hours of the drive time, a $45.00
fee will be requested. Please review our full classroom procedure and
absence policy
here.
How do I change my drive time?
To
change a drive time, the student or parent must call the driving
instructor at least 24 hours in advance of the original driving session.
Please review our full classroom procedure and absence policy
here.
What if I am unable to attend a class?
Please make sure class session you chose does not conflict with any doctor appointments, sports, vacation, etc. Students will have to retake the classroom portion for any time missed during the 20 hours. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS. We do not allow students to miss scheduled class times for jobs, school activities, special interests or sporting events. Please review our full classroom procedure and absence policy here.
What if I fail my drive test?
We
give the students two chances to pass the test within the last session
of driving. If the student does not pass the test within the assigned
time, we will have to schedule an additional drive session to re-test.
We do charge a $45.00 fee for a student to re-test after the first two
attempts.
We will let you know if your student is not ready to
test, and will discuss practice time with your student and allow them a
later date to test if they are not prepared for the final drive test.
What if I lose my Driver Education Certificate used for Insurance Purposes?
There is a $15.00 fee (check, cash or money order) for the re-issuance of the white insurance certificate. The request needs to be in writing (Please include students full name, address, date of birth and the year and location they took the class). The request must accompany the fee and be mailed to:
Cornhusker Driving School
P.O. Box 3463
Omaha, NE 68103
Below are the same questions you can find on the Teen Drivers Education Tab.
How does it all work?
There
are two different permits for teens between the ages of 14-17,
Learner's Permit and School Learner's Permit. Which one do you apply
for? See below.
Note:
DMV will issue the Learner's Permit and School Learner's Permit. To
obtain you must take a written exam at DMV. Need help studying?
Click here.
1.
If you are inside city limits you apply for the Learner's Permit. The
LP allows you to drive with someone who is 21 and over with a valid
license. You can apply for this permit 60 days before 15th birthday,
issuance must be on or after 15th birthday. In other words, it is not
valid until 15, but they can go apply early and have it so they can
start driving right on their birthday. At any point of holding the LP
you can take the Teen Driver Course. Once you have held your LP for 180
days and you turn 16 (or you might be 17 depending on how soon you get
your LP), you will get what is called the Provisional Operators Permit.
You will hold the POP until the age of 18.
*Please
note that once an individual turns 16, they DO NOT GET A LICENSE it is
another permit that they receive (state regulation). Full license comes
at age 18. The POP will be
obtained once and individual holds the the LP for 6
months and is at least 16 years. This means that while they are 16 and
17 they can drive with the POP by themselves but have
restrictions. For example, they can drive by themselves from 6 a.m. to
midnight. Any time outside of that they need someone in the car who is
21 and over with and valid license. We will go over all the restrictions
in class. Once they turn 18 then they will go
get their full license at DMV no testing required as long as they
complete our course and meet the requirements.
Seems to good to be true, but as long as you plan ahead and
know this info, you can save yourself a lot of time and utilize this to
your advantage.
2.
If you live outside city limits you can apply for a School Learner's
Permit. The SLP will allow you to drive with someone who is 21 and over
with a valid license. You hold that for two months and at any point you
hold the SLP you can take the Teen Driver Course. You can apply for this
only on the 14th birthday, no sooner than that. If you obtain the SLP,
you will hold that for two months, complete Driver's Ed then the next
step would be the School Permit. The SP allows you to drive from school
to home and back quickest route. If you are not sure if you are in or
out of city limits you will need to verify that with the DMV. When you
turn 16 you will swap out your SP for a POP (see above paragraph if you
are not sure what POP is).
Why Cornhusker Driving School?
When
an individual takes our course, as long as they are 17 and younger and
will have held the Learner's Permit for 180 days prior to tuning 18, we
do all the testing (this includes those who are going for School
Permit). If you don't know what a Learner's Permit or School permit is,
make sure you read the previous section. So in other words, we will administer
the tests for the Provisional Operators Permit and School Permit. Please
note, once an individual turns 18 we can no longer test them. If you
get the Learner's Permit at the last minute and you will only hold the
LP for five or less months months, we wont be able to test you since you
will turn 18 before holding LP for required time (Nebraska law requires
those who are 17 and younger to hold permit for 6 months. THERE IS
NOTHING YOU CAN DO TO SPEED UP THE PROCESS, SO MAKE SURE YOU ARE
PLANNING AHEAD). If you are 17 and younger, we will be able to test you
assuming you plan ahead and will have LP for required time. This means
that after completing our course, we will submit what is called an
ELECTRIC WAIVER. This waiver will be submitted by the assigned driving
instructor letting the DMV know an individual completed our course.
There will be no more testing needed (except eye test), all they would
need to do
is go to the DMV and pick up the POP or SP when they are eligible. Even
though we would administer the testing (assuming we able to test the
individual), going to the DMV would still be needed to pick up the POP
or SP. Another
benefit in taking our course is the insurance discount. We will issue a
certificate at the end of the course. That certificate is what you turn
into insurance for the discount (if you receive one). Please note that some insurance companies do not accept
it, PLEASE CHECK WITH YOUR INSURANCE.
Even if your insurance does not accept the certificate, it is still a huge benefit to not have to test at the DMV.
Can an 18 year old go through the teen course?
*An 18 year old can still take our class valid Learner's Permit is required. But again, we would not be able to test them, they would have to test at the DMV. However, the course and driving will prepare them for what they need to know when it comes time to testing at the DMV.
What is included in the $390 for the Approved Driver Safety Course and How do I Pay?
Payment is due the first day of class. We accept cash, check, or money orders. No debit or credit cards. Please have student bring payment on the first day of class. Checks and money orders, please make out to Cornhusker Driving School.
1. 20 hours of classroom time (class sessions BELOW) PLEASE NOTE THE 20 HOURS OF CLASS IS A CLASSROOM SETTING NO DRIVING WILL BE DONE IN THE 20 HOURS.
2. One-on-one driving instruction this will be scheduled when the student attends class. Drive
time is separate from the 20 hours of class. FOR THE DRIVING PORTION ONLY, student will be picked up
from home (if they live in our area Bellevue,
Papillion, Gretna, Millard, Elkhorn, etc.) If they live outside of our area the driving instructor will have a meeting spot.
THEY
WILL NEED TO FIND A RIDE TO CLASS. They will be using our marked
Cornhusker Driving School Student Driver vehicles for the driving
portion.
How much driving will the student be doing?
It all varies on the student and how much experience they have. They get UP TO 5 hours of instruction, but may be tested out sooner if they are meeting all the requirements to pass the drive test. Some may drive two times, some might drive three times, etc. It all varies on how long they go out for with their instructor as well.
How can a student get prepared for the driving portion of the course?
We
know some people take this course last minute and expect to be done
quickly, but know that this is something that can't be rushed. Those taking the course need to
keep in mind, these hours that you are given behind the wheel are for you
to past the drive test. Yes, we will work on the parts where you have issues and of course other things in addition to that.
If you're not practicing at home, then it is going to be a struggle. Just
like anything you do in life, if you want to get better at something you
practice. PRACTICING OUTSIDE OF DRIVING WITH YOUR INSTRUCTOR IS A
MUST!!!!!! Keep in mind you will be driving for the rest of your life.
Please get out and drive as much as you can.
How does the student schedule their driving for the teen course and how does it work?
Instructors
will stop in one of the days of class and schedule their students. The
student
will also be given the instructor's contact info. The instructors do
their best to schedule around the student and their busy schedule. We
are used to them having work and after school activities so weekend
driving can be done as well as after school/evening if they they are
available. As far as knowing when they are going to drive, that all
depends on the instructor/student and when they are available to meet
for their lessons. Since we try to work around the students schedule, it
all just varies on when they have availability in their schedule. We
recommend once taking the course to complete the driving and not hold
off on the lessons. That way what they learned in class can be applied
for when they do their driving with their assigned instructor. PLEASE
MAKE SURE YOU
CONTACT THE ASSIGNED DRIVER FOR ANY CHANGES IN SCHEDULING. Our driving
is ONE ON ONE. We pick up and drop off at home for the driving portion,
if
you live in our area (Elkhorn, Bellevue, Papillion, Millard, Omaha,
Bennington, Gretna). If you live outside our area, you will have a
meeting spot. For the classroom portion, they need to find a ride to the
location of class. They will be using our marked Cornhusker Driving
School Student Driver vehicles for the driving portion.
How soon can a teen take the teen driving course?
As
soon as possible. Do not wait until the last minute. Students should
start this class AT LEAST 90 days prior to being eligible for the POP.
Most don't realize the driving portion is a process and we can't rush
this process, make sure you are leaving plenty of time and are
factoring in multiple lessons where there are often long gaps so the
student can practice in between. It is so important that the student is
driving as much as they can outside of this program.