Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a Nebraska Learner’s Permit to start the classroom portion of the program?
No, but you will need a permit to schedule the driving lessons. We highly recommend having the permit before starting the classroom.
How long do teen drivers need to hold a Learner’s Permit before they qualify for a Provisional Operators Permit (POP)?
Nebraska law requires a driver under age 18 to hold a learners permit for six months. During this time, the new driver should strive to get plenty of practice with an experienced driver.
Can a student be excused from class?
Students must be on time for their scheduled classes and each class will last the full 2.5 hours. It is imperative that students meet the minimum hours required by state government rules. Absences due to outside activities are not excused (i.e. sports, work schedules, vacations, etc.).
As a teenage student, what happens if I fail either part of the program?
Should you fail the classroom, you can study and retake the test one time at the Road-Ready Office.
A student under age eighteen will get two chances to pass the Nebraska driving test at end of the driving lessons. If a student fails two times we require an extra driving lesson ($70) to work on the issue(s) causing the failure.
Can I do behind-the-wheel training before the class starts?
No. From years of experience, we know how important it is for the student to have the fundamentals in the classroom before we get in the vehicle.
When do I start driving?
Teen students typically start after the first week (5 days) of classroom.
Adult students start after they complete all 6 hours of required classroom.
Online students start after they complete all of the online sections.
How do I schedule my drive time?
Students may start to sign up for driving times during the first week of class. Students must have a learners permit to drive on public streets.
Will a teen student finish the driving test by the last day of the classroom?
No. The driving test cannot be taken until after the classroom is finished. Not all students learn at the same pace and instruction moves forward at the student's pace and availability in scheduling lessons. Drive times are scheduled additionally by appointment and will extend past the classroom dates by several weeks.
Can a driving appointment be rescheduled or canceled?
Yes, it needs to be rescheduled or canceled a minimum of one business day before the appointment by calling the office and speaking with a receptionist. Regular office hours are Monday-Friday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
What happens if a driving appointment is missed?
Students who miss a scheduled driving appointment, are more than 10 minutes late or don’t have their permit will be charged a $30.00 fee before the appointment will be rescheduled to complete the course.
Do you teach and test in the rain and snow?
Yes, we do driving lessons and tests in the rain and snow. Living in Nebraska, driving in weather is a necessity and opportunities to learn with a professional help develop these skills. Safety is always a priority and if the roads become unsafe our instructors will call the students to cancel lessons or tests..
When will lessons be canceled because of bad weather?
We do not cancel lessons until the day of the lesson because of the unreliability of weather forecasts.
Will Road-Ready rent a car to Adults taking the driving test at the DMV?
Yes, for current Road-Ready students who have finished their program and ONLY if the instructors feel the student is safe to test with our vehicle. The Office will need to schedule the test date & time.