How old do I have to be to begin driving school?
You may begin at 15 years old if you are enrolled
in a class. We will issue a waiver to you which is proof of your
enrollment. You will then take it to the Department of Licensing and they will
issue a learner's permit to you.
What if I'm 15 1/2, years old?
If you are 15 1/2, you may get your learner's permit
without a waiver, but you will have to take and pass the 25 question
knowledge test to get your permit. However, if you wait until you join a class
and get the waiver you have the option of getting your permit without taking the
test now. You will have to take and pass the test when you get your driver's
license.
When can I get the waiver?
Waivers are issued the first day of class. However, with
a minimum down payment of $100, you can get the waiver within 10 days of the
class start date. We cannot issue the waiver sooner than 10 days before the
start of a class.
How long does the class last?
The class is a minimum of five weeks long. The program
consists of 30 hours of classroom instruction; four 1 hour driving lessons and
four hours of in-car observation Classes meet three times a week; there are 15
classes each two hours long. In-car instruction is scheduled outside of class
time. We encourage you to sign up for your drive lessons with a partner in a two
hour block. Each of you would then get one drive and one observation with each
two hour appointment.
Will I be able to complete the entire program in five
weeks?
You may be able to complete the program within the five
weeks if you do not miss any classes and you are able to schedule your drives
and observations in a timely fashion. However, most students complete the
program in six or seven weeks.
How long do I have to finish the entire program?
You have a total of 180 days from the start date to
complete the entire program. this is stare requirement not an arbitrary length
of our choosing.
What if I miss a class?
All missed classes must be make up. However, there are
several ways for you to make up a missed class. Missing more than four
classes may result in being dropped from class. You would then have to enroll in
another class requiring a $100 re-enrollment fee.
How do I enroll?
Click on to the location you wish to attend. At the top
center of that page click on the "Student Registration Form". Print out the registration form, fill it out, and mail it to the Port Orchard
address on the form. That will reserve a place for you in the class. If a class fills and
you have not pre-registered you will be asked to move to the next available
class.
Alternately, beginning in January, you may also register
online. Simply click on the school nearest you, select the appropriate class
schedule, choose the class that's right for you, and press the "Register Now"
button. A credit card will be required for this option.
Can I Just walk in and start?
Yes, if there is room in the class you may walk in.
However, preference will be given to those who pre-registered.