Teen Driver Course Reminders
Congratulations! What an exciting next chapter! Below are some helpful reminders to guide you as you prepare for your Teen Driving Course. Take a moment to review them so you’re ready to get the most out of your upcoming sessions.
What’s Included in a Teen Driver Course
16 Sessions: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., covering all essential driving knowledge at the Juanita Pohl Center in Tualatin.
4 Behind-the-Wheel Lessons: Bi-weekly sessions, consisting of 90 minutes of driving and 3 hours of observation with a certified instructor.
ODOT Certification: Completing our approved driver education course reduces required supervised practice hours from 100 to 50 and may waive the DMV drive test.
Reminders and Helpful Information
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Yes! Parent or guardian attendance is required at the first classroom session. During this session, we will review the course curriculum, expectations, safety information, and introduce the at-home driving log. If a parent or guardian does not attend this session, the student will not be allowed to continue in the course.
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Yes, you’ll need to have your Provisional Instructional Permit in hand before your cohort begins. That way, you can participate in both the classroom and behind-the-wheel portions of the course right from the start. Please bring your permit to each class and behind-the-wheel session.
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Our teen driver course runs for eight weeks, meeting Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Juanita Pohl Center. Alongside classroom instruction, students complete four behind-the-wheel lessons, each last four hours and take place bi-weekly. Altogether the program includes sixteen hours of structured learning time, six hours of behind-the-wheel time, and fourteen hours of observation time across the eight weeks.
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Yes. Our program is fully certified by ODOT and meets all state requirements for driver education.
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Due to the sequential nature of the course, full attendance and participation are required. We understand that life happens, so if a student misses a class or behind-the-wheel session, we can reschedule it for a $100 fee per session. We also reserve the right to move the student to the next cohort if needed.
How to Get Your Oregon Driver’s License
1. Turn 15
You become eligible to begin the process toward your Oregon driver’s license.
2. Get Your Instruction Permit
Apply for your Provisional Instruction Permit and hold it for at least six months while gaining driving experience.
3. Complete Driver’s Education
Take an approved Driver’s Ed course, like First Gear Driving School, with 16 hours of class, 6 hours driving, and 12 hours observation.
4. Practice With a Parent or Guardian
Log 50 hours of supervised driving outside of Driver’s Ed to strengthen your skills and confidence.
5. Pass the Written Exams
Achieve an 80% or higher on the model written exams to demonstrate your knowledge of road rules and safety.
6. Visit the DMV
Take your vision test, submit your application and fees, and have your photo taken.
7. Receive Your Provisional License
Completing Driver’s Ed means you don’t need the DMV drive test, you’ll leave with your Provisional License in hand!
More Information
Where we meet:
Juanita Pohl Center
8513 SW Tualatin Rd
When we meet:
Classroom Sessions
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Behind-the-Wheel Sessions
Saturdays, times vary