Shared Classroom Driving Lessons - ODOT Program

ODOT Program Requirements

  • To register for class, the student is required to have a valid instruction permit.
  • Student must have a minimum of 10 hours of driving practice before first Driving Lesson
  • Students are required to complete all coursework with an 80% or better
  • Class is for students aged 15-17- any student older than 17 will pay an additional $210, provided there availability
  • Any student ages 15-17 who is on lunch assistance may be eligible to receive a $75 discount
  • Attendance is mandatory at all class sessions/missed classes must be made up
  • Behind the wheel (BTW) lessons are scheduled at the parent meeting
  • First BTW lesson must be between the 4th and 10th hour of class learning
  • All lessons must be at least 7 days apart, typically they are much farther apart
  • Student will receive the equivalent of the Oregon DMV skills test as a part of the program, which must be passed with an 80%
  • Student will attend 30 hours of class time
  • Student will attend 6 hours BTW lessons
  • Student will attend 6 hours observation of another student driving
  • Student will complete 5 hours of home guided BTW practice
  • Entire course must be completed within 180 days from first day of class
  • Must not turn 18 or obtain license while attending ODOT class – additional $210 will be charged
  • When a student passes, information is entered into the DMV website within 5 days of student’s completion, an email is set to parents
  • Information entered into the DMV website is valid for 2 years
  • A Certificate of completion is emailed to parents for insurance, should they give a discount for Driver Education
  • All ODOT classes are $600.00


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