Get Your License with Driver Education Foundation

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 All drivers/students ages 18 – 25 are required to present their valid learner's permit to enter the program.  This will ensure that the students have studied the driver's manual and are fully aware of all safety issues, requirements on the road, and valuable technical information prior to training behind the wheel, resulting in a higher standard of education for all students.

Additionally, all drivers/students ages 18 - 25 years are required to complete behind the wheel driving where funding was provided or a scholarship was awarded.

Basic Program:                              Behind the Wheel Driving Program

• 2-hour evaluation followed by 2-hour intervals of driving time and a pretest and test (if driver is proficient to pass the driving exam at the Department of Driver Services)

• Schedules are based on the availability of instructor and student driver.

• The number of sessions the student will need will depend on the availability of instructors and vehicles, value of the scholarship, proficiency of the student driver and location.

NOTE:   

• Additional funding options may be available for students with disabilities and learning challenges.

The Driver Education Foundation of America will assist drivers that have completed training through a DEFA approved driving school.  Students who have met the requirements by their State DMV and have successfully passed the driving exam will be eligible for work referral. A student interested in a referral for employment with an organization partnering with DEFA will be required to submit an application for a referral with proof of licensing.

• For the DEFA approved driving school to provide the curriculum and training approved by DEFA and meet State requirements for licensing.
• Students must complete the program for which they receive a scholarship.