When can I get my permit?
You can get your permit if you are 16 or if you are 15 and have a certificate of driver's education (CDE) form from a state certified driver's education program. We will issue CDE's once the classroom portion of the course is completed and the course fee is paid in full.
How long until my permit expires?
Your permit is good for two years from the date of issue.
I only want to take the driver's education class and do my driving with my parents, how will that affect when I can get my permit?
You have to take both parts of the course (classroom and driving) to get your permit when you're 15. If you only take the classroom part of the course you will have to wait until you are 16 to get your permit, and you will have to wait until you are 16 and 270 days of age to get your license. You would also not be able to take the driving skills test with us.
When can I start driving in the car with my parents?
Once you have your permit, you can start driving with your parents.
How many hours do I have to drive with my parents before I can get my license?
You have to drive 50 hours with your parents, 10 of those 50 at night, before you can get your license.
How long do I have to finish the on-line class?
You have 180 days from when you start the class to complete both the on-line class and the six hours of driving.
If I start a driver education course with one school, then decide to switch to Ahead of the Curb, can I transfer the work that I have completed or do I have to start over?
You have to complete the classroom portion of driver's education with the other school or online program and then you can transfer over to Ahead of the Curb for the driving portion. We will need a certificate of completion from the online program or if you took the course in person, we will need a Completion of Driver Training School Course Permit with the classroom portion filled out and signed by the other school.
How long are traditional classes and how many classes are there in one course?
The state says that a driver's education course should be 30 hours in length. We have divided the 30 hours into 10 three hour classes.
How long does it take to finish the on-line class?
The state requires that students spend 30 hours of classroom as part of driver's education regardless of how the instruction is delivered. That means that you have to complete the course material and spend at least 30 hours on the course.
How often do you offer classes?
We offer classes for the traditional course in various months throughout the year (see our schedule for details). The on-line package can be taken at any time, but driving is limited to openings in the driving schedule.
Can I take a driving test through Ahead of the Curb if I didn't take driver's education?
We give driving tests to any of our students who have driven with our instructors.
I just registered for driver's education...what happens next?
You need to pay the $100 deposit by through our website, through Driving Brilliance, dropping a check in the mail, stopping by the office and paying by cash or check, or charge. Once we have your information and deposit you can get started on the course. You have to pass a written test to get your permit, and because of this rule, we will give you the form that you need to get your permit (CDE) after you finish the classroom part of the course and the full course fee is paid.
I just registered to take a driving skills test...what happens next?
We will call or email to set up a time to take the test. Driving skills tests are administered during one of our open drive times (see the driving calendar for details) or outside of those times based on the instructors' schedule. Don't forget to bring your completion form (we will have a copy on file) and your permit when you come in to take the test.
When can I take my driving test?
You can take a driving test with us ($30 fee) anytime from the end of the driver's education until you are ready to get your license. You can't take the driving skills test on the same day as one of your 6-hours of driving with an instructor. You can take it through the BMV when you are 16 years and 90 days of age (if you took both parts of driver's education and have held your permit for at least 180 days).