Driver Education & Safety

1. Apply and obtain Learner’s/School permit through DMV

• Students must have a Learner’s permit prior to registering. Permits are available at local Department of Motor Vehicle licensing stations. For more information, visit the DMV website or call the DMV at 402-471-3861.

2. Register and pay for Driver Education course (Course Number: TRAN-3398)
Registration Options

• Register online
  *STUDENT email address required
• Complete the registration form with student information
  Mail/Walk-in form with payment to:
  Southeast Community College, Continuing Education
  301 S. 68th St. Place, Lincoln, NE 68510
  OR Fax to 402-437-2703 with credit card payment information

3.  Purchase How to Drive, AAA textbook:

• At the SCC Lincoln Campus Store (8800 O St.), 402-437-2560 OR
• Purchase online

1. Select your campus

2. Search “How to Drive” and select “How to Drive L-M-B,” (ISBN: 978-1-59508-6174)

3. Complete checkout process. Shipping fees apply.

4. Attend Mandatory Orientation

Orientation attendance is required for all driver education classes. Important course information is presented during this Zoom orientation and drive labs are scheduled. Two weeks prior to the required orientation a packet will be sent to the students.

The student or adult representative must attend the Zoom orientation, preferably both.

All orientations will be held from 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. See schedule of classes for required orientation dates. Zoom invites are sent one week prior to the orientation date.

Learner’S Permit/School Permit
Students must have a Learner’s permit prior to the first class. Permits are available at local Department of Motor Vehicle licensing stations. For more information, visit the DMV website or call the DMV at 402-471-3861.

Orientation
Orientation attendance is required for all driver education classes. Important course information is presented during this Zoom orientation and drive labs are scheduled. Two weeks prior to the required orientation a packet will be sent to the students.

The student or adult representative must attend the Zoom orientation, preferably both.

All orientations will be held from 6-7 p.m. via Zoom. See schedule of classes for required orientation dates. Zoom invites are sent one week prior to the orientation date.

Drive Lab
All drive labs are scheduled at the required orientation. Drive lab time selection occurs in the order of registration.

Successful Completion
Successfully completion of the Driver Education course requires students to attend all lectures in person or online (20 hours total) and drive labs (6 hours total) as scheduled. Students must successfully pass two written tests with a minimum grade of 70% and the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles drive test with 15 or fewer errors.

How to Obtain Pop Permit After Successful Completion
After successful completion, SCC will upload the information into the DMV database. Please allow two weeks for processing. After the DMV has received this information, students may go online without having to go to the DMV.

Proof of Completion for Insurance
A grade transcript will be mailed to the student’s address provided at registration within two weeks after successful course completion. Transcript request form (included in mailed packet) must be completed and submitted to the SCC Continuing Education office.

Attendance Policy
Attendance is critical to the student’s success. Consideration will be given when an absence involves a family emergency, serious illness or extenuating circumstance. The Traffic Safety & Licensing Director determines if an absence is excused. Absences due to outside activities are not excused (i.e. sports, work schedules, vacations, etc.).

Cancellation/Refund/Transfer
Students will receive a full refund if the class is dropped one week prior to the class start date. No refund will be issued if student fails to attend class and/or drive labs. To drop/transfer to another section, call 402-437-2700.

SCC offers the course lecture online for all sections. Students choosing to take the lecture online versus in the classroom must notify SCC staff at orientation. Students should be registered for the class section at the location where they would prefer to drive.

FAQs

What are the pros and cons of online lecture?
Pro: Online offers students the flexibility to complete the course around their schedule. For those students who need more time, it allows them to work at their own pace. Con: It is not for everyone. If you are not a self-motivated, self-starting student, you will fall behind and risk not passing the course.

Since I am taking the lecture online do I have to attend orientation?
Yes, or a representative. You will get vital information about the website, login information and schedule your drive time.

How do I sign up for my drive time?
During orientation, students are divided into groups based at physical locations. Students choose a drive time in chronological order based on the date you registered for class.

Since I am taking the lecture online, do I have to buy the book?
Yes, you will need to purchase the book. See the Getting Started section for more information. You must read the chapters and complete the chapter quizzes.

Does reading the book count for my log-in time?
No. Just as if you were at a physical location, you must be prepared for class and do the assigned reading prior to lecture.

When do I have to be logged on?
During the school year, you must be logged on four hours each week. This can be any four hours that fit into your schedule. The hours need not be in a row or on the weekends. During the summer, you must be logged on two - four hours each day, again, not necessarily in a row or on the weekend. Log on during hours that fit into your schedule.

How many hours per day/week are required for the online lecture?

• During the school year, you are required to be online 4 hours per week for five consecutive weeks.
• During the summer, you are required to be online 20 hours for the one week or required to be online 10 hours per week for two consecutive weeks.

Can I take the class at my own pace or is there a timeline?
You must submit assignments by the deadline listed in the course syllabus provided by the online instructor.

How do I take the tests and turn in my assignments?
Everything is online. Chapter quizzes, practice exams and the final tests are all completed and graded online.

Is the instructor online when I’m online?
Your instructor will have virtual office hours that are published on the course calendar. The instructor is online at various times throughout the course. Additionally, your instructor is available by phone and email.

Where do I do my driving?
Classes are offered at physical locations in Lincoln. You register for the location you want to drive from, even though you are taking the lecture online. This class is offered at several public high schools and SCC's Lincoln Campus (8800 O St.).

How do I get registered?
You can register online, by fax or in person.

Do I have to buy the textbook?
Yes.

Do I have to attend orientation?
Yes, or a representative may attend in your place.

Does a parent have to attend the orientation?
Yes, if at all possible. If a parent or guardian isn’t available, another adult or older sibling may attend with the new driver.

Do I have to attend all lectures and drives?
Yes. This is a requirement by statute.

How will this class help me?
You will receive a Department of Motor Vehicles waiver and are not required to take any further tests for your license. Many insurance providers offer a discount to those who successfully complete a Driver's Education course.

Is the testing part of the class?
Testing is a part of driver education and is done for both written and skills assessment.

What happens if I fail either part?
You get two chances to pass the driving part of the class. Subsequent drive re-tests cost $40 (effective Jan. 1, 2021) each attempt. Should you fail the written test, you can study and retake it at the Jack J. Huck Continuing Education Center (301 S. 68th St. Place, Lincoln) until you are able to pass the test.

Is tuition assistance available?
Please see the CE Scholarship for more information.

How do I sign up for my drive time?
During orientation, students are divided into groups based at physical locations. Students choose a drive time in chronological order based on the date you registered for class.

When is the driving finished?
During the school year, the two-hour drive lab will meet once per week for six consecutive weeks. During the summer, the two-hour lab will meet every day for one week only Monday through Saturday. The driving and lecture are always taught concurrently.

How old do I have to be to obtain a Learner Permit?
Minimum age 15.

Can I drive without a learner permit?
No.

Does SCC provide the cars?
Yes.

LPS Student Drivers Education Fund

The Lincoln Public School Foundation is providing limited financial assistance to qualifying LPS students for the SCC Driver Education Course.  For qualifying students this fund provides financial support for tuition ($379.00) and textbook ($46.76).  Complete the application if you are in need of financial assistance for the Southeast Community College’s Driver Education course.

Eligibility Requirements
Student must be:

1. Receiving Free/Reduced Lunch
2. At least 15 years old and attending a Lincoln Public School

 

What is Covered?

Qualifying students may receive full tuition and textbook.

Steps to apply:

1. Complete the application form.
2. Submit a copy of your Free/Reduced Lunch letter.
3. Submit a thank you letter describing how the program will be beneficial to your future.
4. Complete Southeast Community College Non-Credit Registration Form.

Submit this information as a complete packet online at mmarsh@southeast.edu or to the address listed below.  Approved applicants will be notified by email within five business days after receipt of the packet in our office.

Southeast Community College
Traffic Safety and Licensing
Attn: Mindy Marsh
301 S. 68^th St. Place
Lincoln, NE  68510

For more information, call 402-437-2700.