Driver Education

The following is the link for the State Drivers License Division. There is some great information here. This site can answer a lot of your questions. You may also want to visit UDOT at Truck Smart or Zero Fatalities for additional information. Here are the links:

Written Test: Escalante Students can take and pass the written test prior to going to the Drivers License Office. Tests are typically given before or after school as time permits. To schedule a test contact Mr. Griffin. You must be 15 years old and you must pay your fees prior to taking the test (See below).

Driver Education Class: There is typically 1 class taught per year. This year's course will begin in January. State rules state that students must attend at least 27 classroom hours of instruction. These hours can be met with assigned online work and in-class work. Students missing class to the point where they don't meet this requirement will be asked to retake the class.

Driving: Prior to driving with us, you should have completed your minimum required hours with your parents and be close to turning 16. Students must drive for at least 6 hours and observe other student drivers for 6 hours. The driving is typically done in two phases. One phase involves driving around Cedar. This gives students experience on the freeway, at busy intersections and roads, on 2-lane and 3-lane turns, and roundabouts. The second phase is driving around town practice the maneuvers needed to pass the driving test.

Learners Permit: Unless a student is 18 or older, they must have their learners permit for at least 6 months prior to obtaining a drivers license. Students are able to obtain a permit once they are 15 by passing the written test and submitting the approved forms the the drivers license division. It is a good idea for students to get as much drive time as possible during their "Learners" period. Studies show that the more observed driving a student does helps them to have fewer crashes once they get their license.

District Defensive Driving Course- Students, to to the following link and complete the https://risk.utah.gov/risk-training/. This is required in order to get behind the wheel. When the window pops up click on the "Enter the Portal" under the "Public and Higher Ed" Box. Then click on "Sign up" NOT "Sign In". The security keyword is garfield.

Fees: In order to take the Driver Education Course, the Written Exam, and/or Drive with us, you must pay your fees. These fees for students enrolled at Escalante High School are $150. If you are not enrolled at Escalante High School, you must pay $250.