Test Drive Facts.

​1) Fatality Crashes for ages 14-17 are up 42%.  The only difference?  Online Drivers Education. (Source: GTSB)

​2) Students drive all 6 hours with a certified instructor.  We drive with some students more than 6 hours, at no charge.
 
3) Test Drive partners with parents for the success of their child.   We're not just giving a driving test.

4) Don't choose a program based on "convenience."  This is not the same as learning 6th grade math.  The lessons here are put in use daily.  Please know we want your student road ready.



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321.358  Stopping, standing, or parking.
No person shall stop, stand, or park a vehicle, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the directions of a police officer or traffic-control device, in any of the following places:
1.  On a sidewalk, except a bicycle may stop, stand, or park on a sidewalk if not prohibited by a local jurisdiction.
2.  In front of a public or private driveway.
3.  Within an intersection.
4.  Within five feet of a fire hydrant….

Class Information

Classroom location will be the team room (roundhouse) at Marshalltown High School.

​Two sections of class are offered to reduce conflicts with activities throughout the week. 

Section A: Wednesday evenings and Sunday Afternoons (2 hours each class)
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Section B: Wednesday evening and Sunday afternoon (right after Section A: 2 hours each class)

Section C: Wednesday evenings and Sunday afternoons (3 hours each class).  This section starts after A and B complete.

Other dates may be used if available.

Driving lessons will be scheduled throughout the week.

Operating Procedures

The state of Iowa mandates 6 hours of behind the wheel instruction and 30 hours of classroom instruction.  Driving instruction will be individually arranged with instructors.  Classroom and driving must be consecutive.

The total cost of the course is $360* and is due at registration or at the first class meeting. If you are a Marshalltown student, please make your payment in the MHS Principal's office to Pam Ferriss, Business Manager.
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*cost can vary based on location.

Driver’s education needs to be one of the student’s top priorities during this time. We will be flexible in scheduling around school activities.  Driver’s education should be a priority over all other activities.  Students should bring their personal schedules to the first class for scheduling of driving sessions.

Absences/Refund Policy

Classroom Absences:  Students must attend 30 hours of classroom instruction.  Make up classes will be subject to a $50/class fee for an absence.

Only school activities will be considered excused absences.

Driving Session Absences:  Any student who fails to show up for their scheduled behind the wheel instruction without prior 24 hour notification from a parent/guardian will be subject to a $50 fee.

Students must pass the classroom AND driving portions of the course to receive the IDOT certificate.

Refund/Return Check/Past Due Policy:

• Students who withdraw early are subject to a $50 non refundable deposit and $40 fee per hour for completed driving.  The balance will be refunded.
• All classes are mandatory by the state of Iowa regulations. Any more than two absences and the student will be dropped from the driver education program with no refund. Any missed sessions will need to be made up in the following session, at the location you are taking the class.
• In the event of a missed drive without at least a 2 hours notice, there will be a fee charged in the amount of $50.00.
• In the event of a returned check, there will be a $50 fee assessed by Test Drive. The balance will need to be paid by cash, check, money order or credit card.
• Adult drive lessons must be completed within 90 days of start date - no refunds issued.
• Past due payments will be subject to an 18% APR past due fee.