DRIVER'S EDUCATION

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The driver’s education program at Blue River Services uses an innovative approach by personalizing services to meet individual needs. Using specially trained instructors, the program includes one-on-one training to promote safe driving skills and build confidence.

Services are available to the general public and those who need specialized training or equipment. Student drivers must be at least 15 years old to apply. For more information, call 812-738-3198.

  • 30-hour course available online

  • Six hours behind-the-wheel training

  • Skills testing available

  • State approved

  • BMV certified instructors

  • Pick up and drop off from home

PRICING

Package 1

  1. 30 hours of online instruction

  2. Six hours of behind-the-wheel training

  3. Convenient pick-up for students at their home, school, or work for each driving lesson.

    Total Cost: $405

Extra Options

  1. Additional driving lessons beyond the included six hours can be scheduled for $65/hr. ($390 total cost for six hours).

BRS Driver’s Training Steps

1. Pay online or in-person. You must make an appointment to enroll in-person (does that hyphen even belong there anymore?) by calling 812-738-3198 or emailing driversed@brsinc.org. When paying in person, Blue River Services will accept checks or money orders ONLY. There will be a $35.00 charge for any checks that are returned for insufficient funds

2. Enroll online *Student must be 15 years of age to register

3. Take Certificate of Enrollment from BRS to BMV for the permit test.

  • Students must bring two forms of ID, such as Birth Certificate and Social Security Card, plus two proofs of address. (Eg. Report card, bank statement, doctor or dentist statement, utility bill in your name).

4. After obtaining permit, student will log 50 hours of driving with parent/guardian or other acceptable family member. Must complete log of Supervised Driving Practice form.

  • 34 hours of daytime driving

  • 10 hours of nighttime driving

  • Six hours driving with the instructor

  • 30 HOURS MUST BE LOGGED BEFORE SIX INSTRUCTOR HOURS CAN BE SCHEDULED.

5. Immediately upon completion of the online course, submit the Certificate of Completion to driversed@brsinc.org or fax to 812-738-8846.

  • Students will not drive with the instructor until after the online course is completed

  • Keep a copy for yourself; you will need for BMV

6. Instructor will contact the student when it is their turn to drive with the instructor.

7. Instructor completes Driver Training School Course Permit; gives to student to take to the BMV.

8. Student takes the skills test with the instructor for $35 or schedules at the BMV.

9. Student must take to the BMV:

  • Driver Training School Course Permit form

  • Certificate of Course Completion

  • Log of Supervised Driving Practice

  • Student's Learner Permit

10. Student receives Drivers License with a probationary period (see Teen Driving Privileges in the Driver’s Manual)