FAQ
When can my teenager begin driver's education classes and get his/her learner's permit?
In the State of Colorado teens can begin the classroom portion of their driver's education at 14 years, 6 months of age. Upon completing the required 30 hour classroom course, reaching his/her 15th birthday, and passing the written permit test, your child will be eligible to receive an instruction permit.
When can my child get his/her license?
After receiving the learner's permit, your child will need to complete 6 hours of Behind-The-Wheel instruction with a certified driving school in addition to providing a driving log demonstrating 50 hours of behind-the-wheel driving time (with a parent or guardian) including10 hours of night driving.
How does Minnie Rates DriveSafe compare with other Driving Schools?
We consider Minnie Rates DriveSafe to be Colorado's best value in driver's education for several reasons:
1. Flexible Schedules - Students can take classes in any order that best fits their busy lives. Other schools require students to adhere to a rigid schedule that may not meet their needs.
2. Convenience - Students can take classes at any of our three locations on weeknights, weekends, and during school breaks, and they can make up missed classes at any time and place. Other schools have limited class options and rigid make-up policies. Also, unlike at other programs, with us you'll never have to wait very long to schedule a driving lesson.
3. Private Instruction - All of our behind-the-wheel lessons are private, one-on-one. Other schools drive with two or more students in a vehicle so that they can "observe" other students. We believe their time is best spent practicing with the undivided attention of their instructor.
4. Experience - As Colorado's longest running program, all of our instructors have year's of professional driving and teaching experience. Many other schools are small start-up operations with limited experience, expertise, and resources.
5. Added Value - We offer (and encourage) stick shift training as part of our program at no extra cost. Other schools don't have it or charge an additional fee for it.
6. Price/Value - Some programs charge more than $800! (compared with $399 for our Comprehensive Course). Those that charge less offer much less.
How do Minnie Rates DriveSafe classes work?
The program is divided into 10 three hour classes, each of which conveys important information. Session 10 must be taken as the final session. Other than that, it’s fine to take the classes in any order that is convenient. We ask that your child arrive to class on time, pay attention, and maintain good behavior throughout the course.
Session 1: Eight Pathways, Driver Handbook, Sample Test
Session 2: Your are the Driver, Signs, Signals & Roadway Markings
Session 3: Basic Car Control, Making Safe Driving Decisions
Session 4: Natural Laws of Car Control, Basic Car Maneuvers
Session 5: Negotiating Intersections, Sharing the Road
Session 6: Driving in Urban Areas, Rural Areas and Expressways
Session 7: Driving in Adverse Conditions, Handling Emergencies
Session 8: Effects and Conditions of Risk Taking/Alcohol, Other Drugs and Driving
Session 9: Responsiblities of Owning and Maintaining your Vehicle
Session 10: 50 Question Review, Driving Quiz, and Final Exam
Will the Behind-the-Wheel instruction be in your car or ours?
All Behind-the-Wheel instruction is done in our cars which are equipped with dual brakes and mirrors to give the instructor control of the vehicle if necessary. Driver's tests are typically conducted in your vehicle (but can done in ours at a nominal fee).
Is the Permit Test included in your program?
Yes. Our Comprehensive Course includes the permit test at no extra cost. Students are eligible to take it after they have completed the 10th class (and have reached 15 years of age). Students can arrange with our office staff to take the Permit Test once their classes are completed.
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