Iowa Western Community College offers driver education for new drivers at our Council Bluffs campus. Our program is certified by the state of Iowa, and uses only certified instructors in the classroom and behind the wheel. The training includes 30 hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of driving for each student.
School Year Schedule
During the school year we offer two sessions, one in the fall and one in the spring. Classes meet Saturday morning from 8-11 AM and run for 10 sessions with drive times scheduled after school and on Saturday. The fall session starts in early September. Drive sessions can be expected to continue for as long as 30 days after the end of classroom sessions, but have some flexibility.
Summer Schedule
We offer driver education two times each summer in intense 2 week long sessions to make them easier to fit between other summer activities. Classes meet everyday Monday-Friday from 8-11 AM with drive times scheduled after class until 5 PM. Drive sessions can be expected to continue for as long as 30 days after the end of classroom sessions, but have some flexibility.
The first session will start June 4 and end on June 15 with a makeup day on June 16. The parent's meeting is May 26.
The second session will start July 2 (no class July 4) and end on July 16 with a makeup day on July 17. The parent's meeting is June 30.
Details
Cost for the class is $375. The required textbook, Drive Right, 2011 edition, published by Pearson, is available in paperback at our college bookstore, and from other sources. The bookstore estimated price is $44.65 new and about $32 used. Used books in good condition may be sold back to the bookstore for approximately 50% of the new price. Keep the receipt. Note: We will be using the 2011 edition of Drive Right for the first time in the class starting in February 2012. There have been significant changes, and older versions will not work. A detailed discription of the class can be found in the Syllabus.
To register call: 712-325-3404, or for additional information email ce@iwcc.edu
Driver Education
This class meets the requirements of Iowa Code for driver education. A minimum of thirty hours of classroom instruction and 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction are provided. Fee $375
| Section # | Location | Day(s) | Start Date | Start Time | Bld.& Room # |
Contact Number |
| DRIVE 16*02 - CS12 | Council Bluffs Campus | MTWThF | 06/04/2012 | 8:00-11:00AM | Stuart Hall 1111 |
10 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
| DRIVE 16*01 - CF12 | Council Bluffs Campus | MTWThF | 07/02/2012 | 8:00-11:00AM | Stuart Hall 1111 |
10 sessions | Call 712-325-3255 |
Other Information
- Students must have a learner’s permit.
- We offer limited makeup sessions, and by state law students must be present for 30 hours of instruction. If they cannot attend class because of other events, they will not pass.
- During the school year driving is assigned at 3:30 after school and on Saturdays starting after the class. During the summer sessions, drive times are during the day. Sessions run for 2 hours.
- You will have limited choices of drive times. (everyone wants to drive right after the class)
- There is a parent’s meeting before the class starts. It is not required, but strongly recommended. Details will follow in a letter a few weeks before the class starts.
- We strongly recommend driving as much as possible with your child before and during the class. We have an aggressive driving plan ranging from gravel roads to urban Interstates and downtown Omaha. Students who have never driven will have trouble completing the plan.
Students with Disabilities
People with mental and physical disabilities can often be successful drivers. State law allows accommodations such as additional equipment to assist in operating a vehicle. Regardless of any disability, ability to safely operate a vehicle is required of all drivers. We have experience with special needs drivers, and the lead instructor has worked in special education. However, in spite of everyone’s best efforts, some people will never be able to pass a driver education course or the state driving test. Failing the course is frustrating for the student and costly to the family or agency.
If you are the parent, guardian, or case manager of a prospective driver education student with special needs, we encourage you to contact us before enrolling the student. We can discuss the student’s likelihood of success and any accommodations that may be appropriate. We can also conduct a trial driving lesson to further evaluate the student. We also have students take the classroom portion of the class with us while completing the driving requirements with a hospital in Omaha. Call Denise Norman at (712) 325-3415 for more information.