Please read the following information on the current licensing procedures and fill out the form below to enroll your son/daughter in the in-car phase of the driver education program. Students are scheduled on a combination first come-first serve and by their birthday throughout the school year. There is a $325 charge for the course, payable to Bishop O’Connell High School. Parents must certify that their child has completed at least two hours of guided practice prior to starting in-car instruction.
Students with a learner’s permit are eligible for a 180-day provisional license if they:
- Are at least 16 years and 3 months old
- Have held a learner’s permit for 9 months
- Have successfully completed a state-approved driver education program which includes classroom and in-car phases
- Have parent/guardian permission. Parents must certify their child:
- Is properly insured on validation date of provisional license
- Has no court sanctions
- Has driven for at least 45 hours, with at least 15 of those after sunset (Submit log from “45-Hour Parent/Teen Driving Guide”)
- Is in good academic standing at school
(Permission form will be provided by the in-car instructor.)
After receipt of the parent permission form and 45-hour log, the in-car instructor will issue the student a 180-day provisional driver’s license. This document, accompanied by a valid learner’s permit, allows the student to operate a motor vehicle with no adult supervision. If at the time of course completion you feel your child is not ready receive the provisional license, please notify the in-car instructor. The instructor will hold the provisional license until we receive your permission to validate it.
The school will send a copy of the provisional license to the DMV. The Juvenile court will then notify you by mail, within the 180-day period, as to when you and your child should appear before the judge to receive the permanent license.
It should be emphasized that successful completion of a driver education program does not imply that your child has been “crashed proofed” or is a safe, accomplished driver. Many skills are practiced during the course; however, we provide at least 7 periods of actual driving instruction. Please recognize that your child needs a lot more guided experience to become an effective and responsible driver.