Reynolds offers driver education courses seasonally each year (fall, winter, spring, summer).
For course dates and enrollment, please visit the Reynolds High School main office bookkeeper. They are available most school days from 9am-noon and can be reached by phone at 503-667-3186 ext. 1012. In the event the bookkeeper is out, or for all other information, the program manager can be contacted at 503-209-6731.
Students must possess a valid Oregon instruction permit to enroll AND be under age 18 at the time of course completion.
Students must attend Reynolds High School/ RLA, or have a parent employed by RSD.
Students must have a parent/guardian who can supervise their driving practice during the course, in a vehicle we do not provide.
A supportive adult mentor age 21+ with a valid driver's license for at least 3 years may substitute for a parent/guardian.
This practice is in addition to our driving lessons with an instructor in our program vehicles.
Students who complete driver education are much less likely to be involved in a collision or receive traffic citations as a new driver. ODOT reports from 2021-2025 show teen drivers who DID NOT take driver education account for 87.69% of collisions vs. those who completed driver education.
A final driving assessment is conducted at the end of the course and is valid for obtaining a driver's license from the DMV for two years. No further testing will be required at the DMV following driver education completion.
Many auto insurance companies offer discounts to drivers who have completed driver education. These discounts may be applied for up to 5 years!
Student and parent/guardian attendance of a 3-hour orientation is required.
A supportive adult mentor age 21+ with a valid driver license for at least 3 years may substitute for parent/guardian attendance at orientation.
Students are required to attend 10, 3-hour classes.
6 behind-the-wheel driving lessons are required. Each lesson includes 1+ hour driving instruction and 1+ hour observing a student partner’s driving instruction.
At-home student study, assignments, and a minimum of 5 hours parent/guardian supervised driving practice must occur during the course.
A supportive adult mentor age 21+ with a valid driver's license for at least 3 years may substitute for parent/guardian supervision of driving practice.
All assessments must be passed at 80% or higher.
The course must be completed within 180 days from the orientation date and not fewer than 35 days.
