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🏫 Summer In-Class Course + 6 hours behind-the-wheel

$425 all inclusive. 30-hour class in one week (Mon–Fri, 10am–4:30pm) at 601 N. Main St., Columbia City. Summer only. Minimum age 15.

Every driver's ed student, online or in-class, must complete the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving with us and pay the $200 deposit.

  1. 1Enroll and pay the $200 deposit
  2. 2We mail you the CDE form
  3. 3Study and pass the permit test
  4. 4Call or text to schedule drives
  5. 5Complete 4 drives (6 hours)
  6. 6We give you the BMV paperwork for the license
  1. Step 1

    Pick a 2027 class week

    See 2027 Class Dates

    What happens next: Choose one of the summer weeks: June 7–11, June 21–25, July 12–16, or July 26–30, 2027. Every week runs Mon–Fri, 10am–4:30pm. Seats are held by the deposit.

  2. Step 2

    Fill out our sign-up form

    Open Sign-Up Form

    What happens next: Fill out our sign-up form and pick your class week. When you submit it, you'll see the deposit payment link.

  3. Step 3

    Pay the $200 deposit

    Pay $200 Deposit ↗

    What happens next: Holds your student's seat. Pay online (Visa/MasterCard, 5% handling fee) or mail a check/money order. Non-refundable. The remaining $225 is due on the 4th day of class.

  4. Step 4

    We mail you the CDE form

    What happens next: The CDE form (Indiana BMV Certification of Driver Education Enrollment) is mailed 3 weeks before class starts.

  5. Step 5

    Attend class and pass

    What happens next: Complete the 30-hour in-class course with a passing grade.

  6. Step 6

    Study and pass the permit test

    Open the Driver's Manual

    What happens next: Study the Indiana Driver's Manual (PDF), then visit the Indiana BMV to take the vision screening and written permit test. Bring your CDE form and ID documents (permit info PDF).

  7. Step 7

    Call or text us to schedule drives

    What happens next: Once you have your permit, call or text us. Scheduling is always by phone or text — never online.

  8. Step 8

    Complete 4 drives (6 hours)

    What happens next: Your instructor will meet you as scheduled.

    Drive 1Session 1 · 1 hour
    Drive 2Session 2 · 1 hour
    Drive 3Sessions 3 & 4 · 2 hours
    Drive 4Sessions 5 & 6 · 2 hours

    Drives are usually about 3–4 weeks apart. Bring your physical permit (a photo is not accepted), closed-toe shoes, and glasses/contacts if needed.

  9. Step 9

    Get your paperwork and license

    What happens next: Once your student finishes the six hours of behind-the-wheel driving with one of our licensed instructors, we provide the proper paperwork to take to the Indiana BMV to get their license. Final driving exam with us: $35.

📞 Call💬 Text260-503-8686