We treat younger students as if they were our own children.  Our goal is not just to teach them to drive, but to provide them with the foundational skills that will enable them to realize years of safe, accident-free driving. 

Do I need to have a permit to take Driver Education?
No, but you do have to be at least 15 years old.

Do I need to have a permit to drive with an instructor?
You only need to have one if you are 18 or older. Otherwise you do not need a permit to drive with CDS. However, you must have a permit to drive with someone at home.  We recommend everyone get a permit at 15 1/2.

Do I have to finish the class and all my drives to get my permit?
No, you only have to finish the driver education class. You have one year to finish all of your drives.

Do I need to practice driving on my own time in addition to my drive time with Cowboy Driving?
Yes practice on your own. If you do not practice, you will not learn the skills necessary to master the tasks. We recommend you practice as much as possible on your own time (with a permit) while you are taking lessons with us.

The Department of Public Safety requires 40 hours of driving with a parent before a teen can get his/her license.  The associated affidavit is located here <DPS Affidavit>. For more information about DPS requirements, visit out DPS Page.

When do I do the 6 hours driving time?
After you complete the classroom time, the driving instruction is done 2 hours at a time. So on 3 different days you will drive 2 hours with one on one instruction. This is scheduled at your convenience.  We recommend to do the drives close together with the goal of completing them within two weeks.  This ensures good, safe, habits while you have your permit.  The driving time must be complete before taking the driving test giving you six months is you so choose.

How do I schedule my 3 driving times?
On the day of class, you will be given a calendar with dates and drive times available for the next 30 days.  You can then sign up for your drive times.  Drive times are available 7 days a week!

When can I take the written test?
You may take the written test to obtain a learner's permit at the age of 15 1/2 if you are attending a driver education course.  For example, you attend our Saturday class and then you can go take your permit test the next Monday. 

How quickly can I finish?
The finish time depends upon when your driving times and class times are completed. The class times are scheduled, but as students set up their own drive time, and as this varies with times of week, the weather, your time schedule, school schedule, and other factors, we cannot determine when you will be finished. But, we will work with you to help you make this happen as soon as possible.

How long do I have to get my program finished?
You have one year from the day of class to complete your drive time and take your driving test.  If over one year, a re-instatement fee of $50 will be charged.

Do I get an insurance reduction for taking driver's education?
Most companies do honor driver's education programs if they are state certified. Please check with your insurance company for verification.

I am in school everyday so how can I take the course and do the drive times?
All of our classes and drive times are scheduled around public school hours. During the school year we have weekend and/or evening classroom sessions. During the summer and fall, winter, and spring breaks we will schedule daytime classes. This schedule goes for drive times as well.  We are open year-round!

Can I, as a parent, contact my son or daughter during their drive time or can they call me?
Yes, we have phones in all of our cars. You may call our office for the phone number or ask the instructor at time of pick-up.

If I am scheduled to drive, how do I know if my in-car instruction has been cancelled due to inclement weather?
You might not get a call from our office, however we will leave a message on all of our business phone lines letting everyone know if there have been any cancellations.

Do you offer gift certificates for your programs?
Yes, we do. You will receive a colorful certificate with the student's name and program of choice. Call today!