UPDATED 2/10/2025
INFORMATION FROM THE INSTRUCTOR
Driver’s Education Class Instructor: Thomas King
Phone: 402-750-8264 Please send me ASAP an Email: King5bluejay69@gmail.com
Cost of class- $300 made out to Tom King and must be paid by the first class meeting. in-person classes, If you miss a class time you will be required to make it up and pay an extra fee of $80.
Learner’s Permit if you turn 14 by Friday, May 26- You must obtain a valid one before driving with me, please bring it with you at all times, and I’ll take a copy of it. You don’t need a permit if you’re 13 to drive with me or take driver’s ed. The driver’s license office is open in Stanton 8:30-5 pm check their days there; Schuyler 8:30-12 and 1-4:30 pm: Madison 8-4:30 and Columbus 8:15-4:30 M, TU, Th, Fri You have to be 14 before October 15th of this year to take Drivers Ed and then turn in your permit # to Amy or Monica as soon as you obtain it.
There will be written assignments, videos, driving, guest speakers, and some significant interactions along the way. You are responsible for attending all class times, honoring your drive times. Snacks and drinks are allowed, and you must clean the classroom and the vehicle otherwise, no one will get the privilege. Cell phones aren’t allowed during class time or while the vehicle is moving.
CLASS DATES: to be taught at Clarkson Public School.
Tuesday, May 27, 2025-8 am to 1 pm and then 1 group will drive 1-8 pm
Wednesday, May 28, 2025-8 am to 1 pm and then 1 group will drive 1-8 pm
Thursday, May 29, 2025-8 am to 1 pm and then 1 group will drive 1-8 pm
Friday, May 30, 2025-8 am to 1 pm and then 1 group will drive 1-8 pm
May 27-July 5 will start driving groups that I set up on google calendar. You choose two dates that work for you and a partner. You contact me and I’ll let you know if that date works. First come first served.
Once the driving schedule is set up, you’re expected to drive during your scheduled times. If an emergency comes up, call me ASAP or try and switch with someone else and let me know. You have to do drive one before drive 2. You and a partner will give me two dates from May 1st until July to do your driving. After we finish class, driving will be from 8 until 4 pm if your first drive or 8:00 until 1:30 if it’s your final drive.
The first drive will be 7 hours per group of 2 students. It will consist of 1 hour in Clarkson/Leigh and then switch drivers. Then we will drive country roads to Norfolk. We will drive roundabouts, the Walmart parking lot, one-way, railroad tracks, and going thru a drive-thru where you will need $ to order something. Then we will switch drivers each hour of the drive.
Day 2 of driving will consist of 5 hours of driving to Omaha and around, stopping for a break. We will switch drivers and head back to our final drive destination ½ an hour each, and you will also drive back to Clarkson/Leigh after the final test. One student will drive while the other one takes the written test. Then we will switch.
