Idaho Driving Academy

A comprehensive defensive driving program that prepares students for driving in the real world.

Our new instructor lead online class has been approved by the state of Idaho! This course is Idaho specific and taught by a local online instructor.

In-Car instruction is available for students ages 14 1/2 to 21 that already have a permit. *Each lesson is scheduled for 45 minutes but can be increased or decreased depending on skill level. If you took drivers ed somewhere else, either through another private school or the high school program and you are still struggling with basic skills, give us a call. We can make any driver better! We guarantee it, or your money back. Whether you are trying to pass the Idaho Driver’s License Written Exam or you need practice Behind-the-Wheel, we can help! We offer a variety of options for all levels of experience. You must obtain your permit before you can begin your in-car instruction. To obtain a driving permit, you will need to go to the DMV with Your Social Security card Certified copy of your original birth certificate Photo Identification The cost for a driving permit is $26.50 at the DMV. Pick up/drop off available for an additional fee depending on location. If you do not speak English, you will need to provide an interpreter during each drive.

Our Apprenticeship Program has been approved by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses Apprenticeship – Licensee Requirements Licensee must Be at least twenty one (21) years of age. Have a current Idaho driver’s license and provide satisfactory driver’s record. Complete fingerprint-based criminal history background check. Obtain an Apprenticeship permit issued by the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses. Provide a valid Medical Certificate. All new instructor applicants for a license must complete a board approved apprenticeship training program of not less than sixty (60) hours of classroom instruction and one hundred eight (108) hours of behind-the-wheel training. Our Apprenticeship combines technical classroom, self-study and on-line courses with on-the-job training supervised by a certified professional. The cost of our apprenticship program is $2500.00. If you are interested, please forward a copy of your resume to robert@idahodrivingschool.com Classroom Beginning Classroom – 30 hours Our program begins by enrolling in one of our regularly scheduled driver ed classes. During this class you will observe and participate as a student. We will review and discuss each class and you will prepare to teach future classes. Advanced Classroom – 30 hours Once you complete our beginning classroom you will prepare and teach future classes. During this time an approved instructor will observe, evaluate and provide feedback to ensure students learn what is need to become safe drivers. You will be evaluated on instruction ability and classroom management skills. Online Classroom You will be required to complete our online class. You can begin at any time but it must be completed before you begin teaching in the classroom. Behind-the-Wheel Beginning behind-the-wheel instruction – 12+ hours During your beginning classroom instruction you will spend 6 hours observing students being instructed by a certified instructor behind-the-wheel. During this time you will be in the back seat and evaluate the student driver. After each drive we will review our evaluations. Once you have completed your beginning classroom, online training and 6 hours of in-car observation you will begin your behind-the-wheel instruction. During this phase you will be in the passenger seat. You will spend a minimum of 6 hours with a certified instructor riding along in the back seat. Intermediate Behind-the-wheel – 90 hours Once you have satisfactorily completed your beginning behind-the-wheel phase you will begin driving students independently and review your results with a certified instructor. Advanced Behind-the Wheel – 6 hours This is your final evaluation period. During the phase of your apprenticeship you will be accompanied by a certified instructor who will complete a thorough evaluation of your final 6 hours and complete certification. When you have completed your apprenticeship, you will receive a certificate of completion and you will be able to work for any private driving school or start your own driving business. Being accepted into our apprenticeship program is not an offer of employment and there is no guarantee of employment once the course is completed. You must satisfactorily complete each phase before moving on to the next phase. Please email Rob Fenn at Robert@idahodrivingschool.com with questions or to register for our program.