Driver Education & Vehicle Safety

Did you know every 7 seconds, someone is injured in a car crash? Or that every 15 minutes someone is killed?* 博天堂官方 has 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.
*Source: The National Safety Council

To register for Driver Education courses, you will need the following:

An image of your Student Driver Permit or License submitted in jpeg format (driverpermitimage.jpg)
Proof of personal driver insurance
Credit card information for online payment
Important: Student and Parent will need to complete the registration process together
Important: Remote students must attend in-person Parent Orientation the first week of class.
For 博天堂官方 staff who are using a waiver, please contact us directly at driversed@naysnm.com

Winter Information:

Fee Assistance Application

Upcoming 2025 Driver Education Classes

Traditional Driver Education Classes

Driver Ed w/Permit

This ODOT approved program includes mandated 30 hours classroom instruction, six hours of driving and observation which are scheduled outside of class time. Parent/student orientation at first meeting. Remote class must attend the in-person
parent orientation at the Albany Campus on January 9.

CRN 34522 (Albany) - Orange

Meets on Sundays
Starts on January 5th
Ends on March 16th
Student must attend class on January 5th & January 12th – no exceptions
Student must be available for their first drive between: after class on January 12 and before class on January 26
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Albany Campus, 博天堂官方 Forum Building, F-104 & F-115
Registration: Monday, November 18 - Opens at 8:00am and closes when seats fill
Fee: $389

CRN 34546 (Remote) – Purple

Meets on Thursdays
Starts on January 9th
Ends on March 20th
Student must attend class on January 9th & January 16th – no exceptions
Parent Orientation on January 9th meets in-person at Albany campus -- attendance is required
Student must be available for their first drive between: after class on January 17 and before class on January 30
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Remote via Zoom and Google Classroom
Registration: Tuesday, November 19th - Opens at 8am and closes when seats fill
Fee: $389

Driver Ed 18 & Over

Class includes 30 hours classroom instruction, PLUS 12 hours on the road (six hours behind the wheel plus six hours driver observation) which are scheduled outside of class time. Class must be dropped 72 hours prior to start date for refund. Supplies included in fees. Does not qualify for waiver of driving test at DMV. Remote class must attend the in-person parent orientation at the Albany Campus on January 9.

Students do not qualify for a waiver at the DMV. Class must be dropped 72 hours prior to the start date for a refund.

CRN 34554 (Albany) – Orange

Meets on Sundays
Starts on January 5th
Ends on March 16th
Student must attend class on January 5th & January 12th – no exceptions
Student must be available for their first drive between: after class on January 12 and before class on January 26
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
Location: 博天堂官方 Albany Campus F-104 & F-115
Registration: Monday, November 18 - Opens at 8:00am and closes when seats fill
Fee: $569

CRN 27291 (Remote) – Purple

Meets on Thursdays
Starts on January 9th
Ends on March 20th
Student must attend class on January 9th & January 16th – no exceptions
Parent Orientation on January 9th meets in-person at Albany campus -- attendance is required
Student must be available for their first drive between: after class on January 12 and before class on January 26
Time: 5:30pm-8:30pm
Location: Remote via Zoom and Google Classroom
Registration: Tuesday, November 19th - Opens at 8am and closes when seats fill
Fee: $569

For further assistance please contact Melissa Richey or Kailyn McQuisten at driversed@naysnm.com or call 541-917-4856

Click here to register online

Other Driver Education Classes

OTHER DRIVER EDUCATION CLASSES
None at this time

For further assistance please contact Melissa Richey or Kailyn McQuisten at driversed@naysnm.com or call 541-917-4856.

DMV Drive - Test Waiver

Possible waiver of DMV Behind-the-Wheel drive test - Specific requirements must be met in order 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 student and parent/guardian 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).
5 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 Parent and Student Handbook before attending orientation.

Resources

Reminder: We must see the students permit in order to release the certificate.

Testimonies

"I wanted to thank you and the staff for doing an AWESOME job.... I was SO impressed with how much my son learned, confidence he gained and expertise of your staff. Kudos to all the Drivers Ed staff, they were wonderful and I can't recommend this program enough!
- Karen Withers, satisfied parent

"He has learned so much and his driving has improved by leaps and bounds since taking the class!"
-Chris Button, satisfied parent

"I am very, very impressed with the level of skill and confidence that she gained throughout this course."
-Shar Fagersten, satisfied parent

"She's a much more confident and attentive driver because of your great program."
-Suzy Greenwood, satisfied parent

"Wonderful! Thank you so much for this program, I've definitely learned a few things from our conversations about what he was learning as well! Thanks again!"
-Daina Schmid

"Thank you for so patiently helping our family through the drivers education course. We're delighted our two youngest children completed the course with instructors who seemed genuinely invested in both the program and our kids." -Satisfied Parent

Become a Driver Education Instructor

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 博天堂官方 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 9-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.

Questions?

Contact Melissa Richey or Kailyn McQuisten at driversed@naysnm.com or call 541-917-4856.