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Driver Education

Our Traffic Safety Education course is designed to teach the skills, knowledge, judgment, and attitudes essential for safe and skillful driving. Driver Ed classes are 10 weeks of classroom instruction (summer course 5 weeks), 6 hours behind-the-wheel driving, 6 hours of observation in the car, and an additional 5 hours of driving with a qualified driver. Summer classes may be conducted over a shorter period of time with longer hours.

The Oregon DMV will waive the Driving Test for all 15-17 year old teen students who successfully complete this ODOT approved Driver Education course. The provisional driver license will still be obtained through DMV. All other licensing requirements will apply.

Required Documents

  • Oregon DMV Customer/Permit number and Birthday
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  • Physical copy of your instruction permit if under 18 years of age
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  • Must present a physical state ID card at time of test
     

  • Current vehicle insurance and vehicle registration are required if using your own vehicle

Vehicle Requirements

​Your test will take approximately 20 minutes. Your vehicle must be in good working order for the test. 

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The examiner will check for the following items:

  • Headlights (high and low beams)

  • Brake lights (Stop and running lights)

  • Windshield (no cracks or chips)

  • Windshield wipers

  • Rearview mirror

  • Defroster (if weather requires)

  • Turn signal lights

  • Seatbelts

  • Muffler (no open or strait pipes)

  • Foot brake (or hand brake as needed)

  • Horn

  • Tires (must have proper tread and be in good shape)

  • Valid license plates on front and back of vehicle with valid stickers

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You cannot have music or other audio devices (except hearing aids) running during the test. You cannot have any electronic phones or GPS systems running during the test. Your vehicle must start and run properly at the time of testing. No jump starting, pushing, or any other methods to start the vehicle. For liability reasons we cannot allow any rental vehicles to be used for the test or training. 

TVDA is happy to provide a safe, reliable, fully insured vehicle for only $25. 

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