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La Grande Drives!

ODOT Approved Driver Education Course

Amber Shuler

Program Coordinator 541-910-6417

Scott Carpenter

Administrator 541-663-3203

Students and Families, 

Due to the high interest in our driver's education program (La Grande Drives!) we are discontinuing the practice of maintaining a waiting list. Instead we will advertise the upcoming sessions and when registration is open. Seats will be awarded based on the time stamp on a completed Driver's Ed registration form, proof of driver's permit, and paid fees. Subsequent sessions will operate in the same fashion. 

Registration Form

(Link will Go Live Monday, May 11, 2026 at 8:00am)

Only ONE registration per student should be completed at the time of registration. Please do not have multiple parents/guardians register the same student. 

Registration is open on Monday, May 11 from 8:00 am to 11:00 am
Maximum enrollment for the Summer 2026 session is limited due to limited instructors.

  • Enrollment is based on time stamp of application
  • La Grande Drives will not maintain a waitlist for future sessions

  • Students MUST have a valid Permit at the time of registration

    • Please have permit number ready at the time of registration

Session: Summer 2026

Classroom Instruction:

All classes are 3 hours per class and will be from 5:30pm to 8:30pm in the LHS AV Auditorium

  • June 9, 11, 16, 18, 23, 25, 30
  • July 2, 7, 9
  • July 14th is a make-up class only for students required to attend

Behind the wheel/ observation day and times are pre-set prior to the first class and are based on the instructor availability. Parents/guardians will select a scheduled drive time from a pre-set schedule at the first class/parent orientation. 

  • ODOT Requires 6 hours drive time AND 6 hours observing with ODOT Certified Instructor

Requirements:

  • Student must have a valid Oregon Driver's Permit at the time of registration
  • Student must have a valid Oregon Driver's Permit - Please bring to March 5th meeting
  • Mandatory parent orientation Tuesday, June 9, 2026 5:00 - 6:00pm. Students will stay for the remainder of the class until 8:30pm
  • Students are only allowed to miss one class
  • Students must attend all scheduled drives/observations

Cost:

  • $300 fee paid by cash, debit, or credit card. No checks. (Fee must be paid in full at first full session)
  • $500 fee for students with driver's license or 18 or older. (Students in these situations do not qualify for ODOT scholarship of $210 or the DMV drive test waiver.
  • $500 fee for students who turn 18 during a Driver's ED course AND student no longer qualifies for the ODOT scholarship or the DMV drive test waiver.
  • No refunds once students attend 2nd class
  • Discount for students on Free/Reduced lunch of $75 but participants must bring Free/Reduced Lunch Notification Letter from your student's district as proof of status to first class to receive a discount. Failure to bring a letter to the first session will result in a $300 fee for the program.

Benefits:

  • Successful completion reduces supervised driving time with parent/guardian by 50 hours for license.
  • Successful completion means you WILL NOT be required to take the Oregon DMV driver test to get your license as long as you are under the age of 18.
  • Teens who complete an approved driver’s education course save about 15% annually on their car insurance.
  • For more information and benefits go to Why Drive With Ed.