Course Expectations

Each student will complete all of the following:

• Two four-hour sessions of classroom instruction
• At least six full hours of behind the wheel driving time, with a licensed instructor. Driving times are set up on a individual bases depending on amount of practice needed between drives.
• We are currently using the Chevrolet Malibu for driving which has front-wheel drive, high crash test ratings, dual-airbags, and fewer blind spots then other vehicles.
• Each parent or guardian will be given the opportunity to complete one hour of classroom instruction regarding their responsibility for completing the 50 hours of state required observation

Classroom Topics

• Drivers License Handbook
• Rules of the Road
• Adverse Weather Conditions
• Risks of Driving
• Basic Skills of Vehicle Operation
• Legal Issues and Accountabilities
• Operation Lifesaver

Each student driver will receive a driver handbook and a classroom textbook.  The textbook will also assist the parent when questions arise during their 50 hours of state required observation.

Each class will have approximately 15-30 students. Presently classes are given on every Saturday of each month. Except for the 5th Saturday of months that meet that critera. *Special classes are also given through out the year so please check the schedule.

Begin With Basics Driving Academy does not guarantee that your driver will successfully complete this driving course.  Our instructors will work very hard to assist the students reach the goal of a driver’s license.  However the student must prove they have the knowledge and show they have developed the skills needed to create a safe driving environment.

Cost for the complete course………$375.00 if paid in full by the first class session. If made by payments the total cost is $400.00, $200.00 by session 1 and the remaining payment by the 2nd session. ( A fuel surcharge may be added to cover the higher cost of fuel. We will not cut the number of miles driven by each student.

Sessions are from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm unless otherwise noted!

*Additional Sessions are Available in March, June, November and December      WALK-INS ARE WELCOMES FOR ALL SESSIONS!!!

    2010 SESSIONS 

A  SESSION	B  SESSION
July 3rd July 17th   (Closed to walk-ins)    July 31st       (NO CLASS)  August 7th  (Limited Space Available) *August 9th   (08:30-12:30) August 21st September 4th September 18th October 2nd October 16th October 30th       (NO CLASS) November 6th *November 8th      (5:30-9:30pm) November 20th December 4th December 18th *December 27th      (08:30-12:30)	July 10th July 24th  (Closed to walk-ins)    August 14th *August 10th    (08:30-12:30) August 28th September 11th September 25th October 9th October  23rd    November 13th *November 9th  (5:30-9:30pm) November 27th December 11th December 25th    No CLASS *December 28th (08:30-12:30)

You must attend a A and B session prior to completing the course. These sessions may be attended in any order and do not have to be in back to back sessions. If you live outside of Johnson County, you will need to set up a location to meet the instructor for the driving lessons!

A parents' meeting is held on the Tuesday before the first Saturday session each month at 8 p.m. This is a informational meeting and is not mandatory.  Registration can be accepted at that time if space is available.