Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions 
of students and parents.

1. Must a student have a learner's permit to take the class?
2. Do we start driving immediately?
3. What if I have never driven before?
4. Will students get their driving license after taking the course?
5. What advantages are there for taking driver education?
6. Is there a fee for the course?
7. What skills should I be working on with my child?

Must a student have a learner's permit to take the class?

All students must have a current, valid Tennessee permit to take 
Driver Education.

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Do we start driving immediately?

No.  Each student will go through thirty classroom hours of 
instructions prior to taking the behind-the-wheel (laboratroy) 
phase.  The course also provides at least six hours of behind-the-
wheel instruction.

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What if I have never driven before?

Not a problem.  The class involves teach lower and higher level 
driver education students information and basic driving skills.

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Will students get their driving license after taking the course?

A student if he/she is 16 years old can go to a Tennessee driving 
license examination office and take the driving test to complete 
the requirements for securing a driver's license.

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What advantages are there for taking driver education?

Students will learn valuable skills that will make driving safer 
for them, their passengers and other drivers.  Additionally, many 
insurance companies provide discounts for students who have taken 
a certified driver education course.

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Is there a fee for the course?

No, however with the current economic climate, donations will be 
accepted to the school district.

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What skills should I be working on with my child?

Any additional driving that you can do with your child will be a 
tremendous help.  Letting your child drive for five minutes is 
better than not lettinghim/her drive at all, but driving 
proficiency begins when a child drives for thirty minutes to an 
hour each time.  High fuel cost may limit 
that but any 
driving that you do with your child will help.

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