Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
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.Back to Top
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.Back to Top
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.Back to Top
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.Back to Top
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.Back to Top
Is there a fee for the course?
No, however with the current economic climate, donations will be accepted to the school district.Back to Top
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.Back to Top