Schedule your First Private Session

Private driving sessions help you build experience while fitting into your busy schedule. Many driving schools only offer fixed 8-12 week programs that can interfere with after-school activities, work, sports, and other priorities. At First Gear Driving School, we aim to meet you where you are with flexible lesson options.

If you’re booking more than one session, we’ll reach out to help coordinate the rest at times that work best for you.

1
Private Session
$150
  • 1-on-1 instruction
  • Pick any open time
  • Great for a refresher
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2
Private Sessions
$290
  • 1-on-1 instruction
  • Pick any open time
  • We'll reach out to set up your next session
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4
Private Sessions
$575
  • 1-on-1 instruction
  • Pick any open time
  • We'll reach out to set up your next sessions
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6
Private Sessions
$800
  • 1-on-1 instruction
  • Pick any open time
  • We'll reach out to set up your next sessions
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Looking for extended private sessions? We offer 8 and 10-drive packages, connect with a team member to learn more about custom pricing.

What’s Included in a Private Session

  • 1:1 Instruction: Personalized coaching from ODOT-certified driving instructors

  • Focused Skill Practice: Work on specific areas like freeway driving, parallel parking, or anything you want to improve

  • Flexible Scheduling: Sessions built around you, with options for home or school pickup

  • ODOT-Approved Routes: Practice on approved routes that reinforce the skills and standards taught in a driver education course

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Yes, you’ll need to have your Provisional Instructional Permit in hand before your first session.

  • Yes. Our program is fully certified by ODOT and meets all state requirements for driver education.

  • If you need to reschedule, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. Missed session(s) or late cancellations may be subject to a rescheduling fee, and no-shows will be charged the full cost of the lesson.

  • Yes. Each session uses ODOT-approved routes designed to apply the skills and concepts taught in a standard ODOT-approved course.

  • Each private session is 60 minutes long.

  • Yes. Parents or guardians play an important role in helping their student meet the required driving practice hours set by ODOT. As part of the licensing process, parents must also sign an affidavit confirming the number of hours the student has completed.

Meet Your Instructor

Cameron Carpenter, Owner & Lead Instructor 

A smiling bald man wearing glasses and a black polo shirt, standing outdoors with blurred green trees in the background.

In addition to owning and serving as the lead instructor for First Gear Driving School, Cameron also works as the Lead Paramedic Instructor at the College of Emergency Services.

With 20 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services, both as a paramedic and a firefighter paramedic, he has witnessed far too many lives lost to traffic accidents. That experience drives his commitment to being part of the solution, starting with educating new drivers. First Gear Driving School was founded on that vision of safer roads through stronger driver education.

Cameron and his family are deeply rooted in Tualatin and take pride in being active members of the community. Outside of teaching, he can often be found helping in the garden at Bridgeport Elementary, enjoying Oregon’s beautiful outdoors, or cheering from the sidelines at his children’s sporting events. His passion is working with developing drivers in the community and equipping them to become safe, confident, and responsible behind the wheel.