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:
Upcoming 2024 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
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.
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.