FAQs

  • What are the state requirements for Drivers Ed in Idaho?
    • All public (high school) and private schools have the same basic requirements.
      • 30 hours of In-Class instruction
        • All driving schools are required to offer 30 hours of classroom instruction. Classroom instruction can be offered in a traditional classroom environment or online at your own pace. We are one of just a few private driving schools still offering an in-person classroom option. During the school year our classes are taught once or twice a week on Tuesday and Thursday evenings in 8 classes and summer classes are taught in 10 days, Monday thru Thursday for 2 weeks. Online classes can begin at anytime after you have apply for your permit.
      • 6 Hours “Behind-the-Wheel”
        • All driving schools are required to drive at least 6 hours with each student. Idaho Code allows students to drive up to 2 hours per day. This may seem convenient for the parent and/or student, however, it may not be the best option for the student. We have found that most students lose focus or stop learning after 30-45 minutes. We schedule eight 45 minute lessons. During each lesson we teach 5-6 specific activities designed to build confidence behind the wheel. Once you begin driving, it generally takes 2-4 weeks to complete your in-car instruction depending on your schedule.
      • 6 Hours “In-Car Observation”
        • Idaho Code requires each student to observe other drivers for 6 hours. This can be done by watching, parents, older siblings or even the Uber Driver. However, watching experienced driver's offers little if any of the valuable instruction that is obtained by watching other students learn while in the back seat of a driver’s ed car. Each lesson consists of 45 minutes behind-the-wheel and 45-90 minutes of observation, depending on how many students are in the car. During the observation period students will learn from other student’s mistakes and complete observation activities that will increase their general awareness and scanning abilities as they become more familiar with their city.
  • Who is required to take Drivers Ed in Idaho?
    • Students ages 14 ½ to 16 must take an approved Idaho Driver's Training Course.
  • How old do you have to be to take driver's ed?
    • Our drivers ed classes are designed for student's, ages 14½ to 17, that are currently enrolled in an approved high school program. The includes all home school and online programs. Students up to age 21 can take our online class and/or in-car instruction.
  • Is 14½ too young for drivers ed?
    • For some, 17 is too young. However, the longer you drive with your student before they leave home, the better prepared they will be for the real world. Permits are good until they are 18 and most insurance companies don’t charge until you get your license. So students drive for free until they get their license!
  • In-Person and Online classes
    • We schedule our classes over 2-4 weeks in just 8 classroom sessions.
      • School Year Sessions 
        • Classes meet once or twice a week, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:30-9:30pm during the dates listed on our website. Our parent/student meeting is scheduled from 5:30-7:30pm on the last day of class at Fastlane Indoor Kart Racing. In-Car instruction will be completed after the in-person class has been completed.
      • Summer Sessions
        •  Classes meet Monday thru Thursday for 2 weeks during the dates listed on our website, check our website for times. Our parent/student meeting is scheduled on the last day of class at Fastlane Indoor Kart Racing. In-Car instruction will be completed after the in-person class has been completed.
      • Online
        • TBD
  • In-Car Instruction
  • Basic Stick Shift
    • If you select this option, you will start out driving an automatic and will transition to stick shift. You will drive our Stick Shift (Camaro) 2 of the 8 drives and work primarily in parking lots and residential areas. Additional stick shift lessons can be purchased after the class has been completed.
  • Private Lessons
    • Private lessons as designed for high school students ages 14½ to 17 years old who have already taken drivers ed or transferring from another state and can be combined with observation time if needed. Or are 17-21 years old and passed the state exam and have a valid Idaho Instruction permit. Private lessons are only completed Monday Thru Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00pm so make sure sure our available during these times before you register.
  • What is Priority Scheduling?
  • Where do I get a copy of the Idaho Driver's Manual?
  • Where do I apply for a driving permit?
    • Your county DMV is the go-to place for Idaho driver’s licenses and instruction permits, it is located just up the street from our office. Click here for a map or call for more information. Driver Services: (208) 334-8735.
  • What do I need to apply for a permit?
    • Social Security Card
      • The DMV does not need to see a social security card, As long as you have the social security number, they will be able to issue your permit. However, you will need the card if you are home schooled and have no secondary picture ID.
    • Certified copy of your original birth certificate
      • If you do not have a copy of your original birth certificate, the DMV can still issue your permit. You will need a copy of the original birth certificate before your actual drivers license can be issued.
    • Acceptable Photo Identification
      • Student ID card, Passport, High School Year Book, For home schoolers or others with no photo ID you will need an original Social Security Card.
    • Proof of school enrollment
      • If you are under 18 years of age you will need to provide acceptable proof of enrollment and attendance in or graduation from a recognized high school or equivalent program. Students enrolled in a home-education program must have been enrolled in the program for at least one school year prior to the verification of attendance request unless documentation can be provided of meeting the attendance requirement for the school year immediately prior to the year in which you are enrolled in the home education program.
    • Someone to sign as your liability signer
      • If you are under 18 years old, you need to have a birth parent or legal guardian with you at the county driver’s license office to sign consent for you to be licensed. The signer assumes legal responsibility for your actions as a driver. If the liability signer is not the mother or father listed on your birth certificate, you must provide acceptable legal documents (adoption records or court guardianship documents).
    • Proof of Idaho Residency
      • Idaho school enrollment records or student ID. Lease/rental agreement, mortgage or deed. power bill, water bill, trash and sewer bill (cell phone bills will not be accepted). Bank or credit card statement. Vehicle insurance liability card.
    • The cost for a driving permit is $26.50.
      • For more information on obtaining your permit, please contact the DMV at 208-577-3100 or click here.
  • Refund Policy
    • In-Person Classes
      • We have a no refund policy. Refunds will not be given for no shows or for failure or inability to obtain a permit prior to the first day of class. However, if you are not able to attend the class you registered for, we can forward you to one of our other in-person or online classes.
    • Online Class (*In-Car Instruction delays)
      •  We have a no refund policy, However,
        1. If you complete our online course within 90 days, as agreed, and we are not able to begin your in-car instruction within 2-4 weeks of completing the course and would like to complete your in-car instruction with another school, we will refund the amount you paid less $99.00 for the online course.
        2. If you complete our online course within 91-180 days, we will complete the in-car instruction in the order you complete the online class. If you would like to complete your in-car instruction with another school, we will refund 50%.
        3. No refunds if you take longer than 180 days to complete the course. However, we can still complete your in-car instruction in the order you complete the course.
        4. No refunds after 90 days if you decide not to complete the course for any reason.

Additional Options

  • Priority Scheduling

    • Priority scheduling allows you more flexibility in scheduling your in-car instruction depending on how and when you take drivers ed. We schedule drives Monday thru Friday 6am to 9:15pm and some Saturdays 6am to 5:30pm.

      See FAQ's for additional details

  • Basic Stick Shift

    • If you select this option, you will start out driving an automatic and will transition to stick shift. You will drive our Stick Shift (Mustang) 2 of the 8 drives and work primarily in parking lots and Residential areas.

  • Advanced Stick Shift

    • If you select this option, you will start out driving an automatic and will transition to stick shift. You will drive our Stick Shift (Mustang) 4 of the 8 scheduled drives. Parking lots, residential, hills and Freeways.

  • Advanced Skills

    • If you select this option, we will schedule 2 additional drives after you have completed drivers ed. These extra drives will focus on advanced skills such as; parallel parking, changing lanes, merging in heavy traffic and one way streets