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.

During the summer, classes meet Monday through Friday 8-9:30 am and run for 4 weeks. Drive times are arranged weekdays and Saturday morning. During the school year, classes meet Saturday morning from 8-11 and run for 10 weeks with drive times scheduled after school and on Saturday.

Cost for the class is $375. The required textbook, Drive Right, 10th edition, published by Prentice Hall, is available in paperback at our college bookstore, and from other sources. The bookstore price is $40 new and $30 used. Used books in good condition may be sold back to the bookstore for 50% of the new price. Keep the receipt.

To register call: 712-325-3404, or for additional information email ce@iwcc.edu

Upcoming classes

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 is provided. Fee $375                         

• DRIVE 16*01   Council Bluffs Campus   S   02/14/2009   8:00-11:00AM   Stuart Hall   1111      

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 diving 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. Call Bob Ortmann at (712) 325-3415 for more information.