Driver Education & Vehicle Safety

Did you know every 7 seconds, someone is injured in a car crash? Or that every 15 minutes someone is killed?* LBCC has over 25 years of experience teaching Driver Education in Linn and Benton counties. Courses are approved by the Oregon Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division and utilize their curriculum.
*Source: The National Safety Council

To register for Driver Education courses, you will need the following:

An image of your Student Driver Permit or License submitted in jpeg format (driverpermitimage.jpg)
Proof of personal driver insurance
Credit card information for online payment
Important: Student and Parent will need to complete the registration process together
For LBCC staff who are using a waiver, please contact us directly at driversed@linnbenton.edu

Fall Information:

Fee Assistance Application

Upcoming 2024 Driver Education Classes

Traditional Driver Education Classes

Driver Ed w/Permit

This ODOT approved program includes mandated 30 hours classroom instruction, six hours of driving and observation which are scheduled outside of class time. Parent/student orientation at first meeting.

CRN 27345 (Albany) - Blue

Meets on Sundays
Starts on September 22
Ends on December 8
Does not meet on December 1
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
No absences allowed on September 22 & 29
Student must be available for their first drive between: after class on September 29 and before class on October 13
Location: Albany Campus, LBCC Forum Building, F-104 & F-115
Registration opens at 8:00am on Monday, August 26 and closes when seats fill
Fee: $389

CRN 27407 (Lebanon) – Brown

Meets on Saturdays
Starts on September 21
Ends on December 7
Does not meet on November 30
No absences allowed on September 21 & 28
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Student must be available for their first drive between: after class on September 28 and before class on October 12
Location: Lebanon Health Occupations Center
Registration opens at 8am on Tuesday, August 27 and closes when seats fill
Fee: $389

CRN 27288 (Remote) – Orange

Meets on Thursdays
Starts on September 26
Ends on December 12
Does not meet on November 28
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
No absences allowed on September 26 & October 3
Student must be available for their first drive between: October 4 and before class on October 17
Location: Remote via Zoom & Google Classroom
Registration opens at 8am on Wednesday, August 28 and closes when seats fill
Fee: $389

Driver Ed 18 & Over

Class includes 30 hours classroom instruction, PLUS 12 hours on the road (six hours behind the wheel plus six hours driver observation) which are scheduled outside of class time. Class must be dropped 72 hours prior to start date for refund. Supplies included in fees. Does not qualify for waiver of driving test at DMV.

Students do not qualify for a waiver at the DMV. Class must be dropped 72 hours prior to the start date for a refund.

CRN 27347 (Albany) – Blue

Meets on Sundays
Starts on September 22
Ends on December 8
Does not meet on December 1
Time: 2:00pm - 5:00pm
No absences allowed on September 22 & September 29
Student must be available for their first drive between: after class on September 29 and before class on October 13
Location: Albany Campus, LBCC Forum Building, F-104 & F-115
Registration opens at 8:00am on Monday, August 26 and closes when seats fill
Fee: $569

CRN 27409 (Lebanon) – Brown

Meets on Saturdays
Starts on September 21
Ends on December 7
Does not meet on November 30
No absences allowed on September 21 & September 28
Time: 10:00am - 1:00pm
Student must be available for their first drive between: after class on September 28 and before class on October 12
Location: Lebanon Health Occupations Center
Registration opens at 8:00am on Tuesday, August 27 and closes when seats fill
Fee: $569

CRN 27291 (Remote) – Orange

Meets on Thursdays
Starts on September 26
Ends on December 12
Does not meet on November 28
Time: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
No absences allowed on September 26 & October 3
Student must be available for their first drive between: October 4 and before class on October 17
Location: Remote via Zoom & Google Classroom
Registration opens at 8:00am on Wednesday, August 28 and closes when seats fill
Fee: $569

For further assistance please contact Melissa Richey or Kailyn McQuisten at driversed@linnbenton.edu or call 541-917-4856

Click here to register online

Other Driver Education Classes

Driver Permit Preparation

Having trouble passing the permit test or just need help studying? This course covers the Oregon Driver Manual and what you need to know to pass the Oregon Driver permit test.

CRN 27358 (Remote)

Meets two Mondays: October 21 and October 28
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Remote via Zoom
Fee: $49

Call 541-917-4856 to register or click here to register online.

DMV Drive - Test Waiver

Possible waiver of DMV Behind-the-Wheel drive test - Specific requirements must be met in order to qualify and will be presented during the parent/student orientation. Note: students over the age of 18 do not qualify.

The State of Oregon has the following mandatory requirements:

Both student and parent/guardian participate in a three-hour orientation class.
Students are required to attend the first two class sessions, no exceptions.
30 hours of classroom instruction.
12 hours on the road with an instructor (six hours behind the wheel and six hours of active observation).
5 hours minimum of additional documented, supervised driving practice. Driving must be supervised by someone at least 21 years of age, with a valid driver license for at least three years.

IMPORTANT: You must read the Parent and Student Handbook before attending orientation.

Resources

Reminder: We must see the students permit in order to release the certificate.

Testimonies

"I wanted to thank you and the staff for doing an AWESOME job.... I was SO impressed with how much my son learned, confidence he gained and expertise of your staff. Kudos to all the Drivers Ed staff, they were wonderful and I can't recommend this program enough!
- Karen Withers, satisfied parent

"He has learned so much and his driving has improved by leaps and bounds since taking the class!"
-Chris Button, satisfied parent

"I am very, very impressed with the level of skill and confidence that she gained throughout this course."
-Shar Fagersten, satisfied parent

"She's a much more confident and attentive driver because of your great program."
-Suzy Greenwood, satisfied parent

"Wonderful! Thank you so much for this program, I've definitely learned a few things from our conversations about what he was learning as well! Thanks again!"
-Daina Schmid

"Thank you for so patiently helping our family through the drivers education course. We're delighted our two youngest children completed the course with instructors who seemed genuinely invested in both the program and our kids." -Satisfied Parent

Become a Driver Education Instructor

Work up to 16 hours a week during the school year and up to 40 hours a week during Summer Term. Hours are flexible with competitive pay. Driving time is scheduled by the instructor, and LBCC will provide the instruction vehicle.

Requirements
Candidates must be 23 years of age with a minimum of three years driving experience. Must be computer literate and fluent with standard Google suite applications. Must be able to work with students of all ages.

Preferences
Preference given to applicants who are bilingual, specifically in Spanish. Preference given to those with training as law enforcement, emergency personal, nurses, mail carriers, delivery drivers, public transit drivers, or K-12 teachers.

Special Instructions
Applicants are responsible for completing a 9-week certification to earn their ODOT Instructor Certification. Applicants are responsible for the cost of training, with potential partial reimbursement after two terms of service.

Questions?

Contact Melissa Richey or Kailyn McQuisten at driversed@linnbenton.edu or call 541-917-4856.