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About our Curriculum

Our systematic and progressive approach utilizes the latest trends in driver training. The program is available in multiple formats: text, interactive CD-Rom, or internet.

The curriculum is built in seven levels. Each level contains two parts. Part one is classroom and part two is driving. The student must pass the classroom and driving activities at each level before graduating to the next level. Our concurrent training outline is easy to follow and allows students to practice and retain what they have learned. (Texas students are eligible for their permit test after completing 6 hours of study).

For your convenience, you only have to send in coursework at the completion of all seven levels. Send us your evaluations and logs for review; books and CDs are yours to keep.

Part 1: Drivers Ed Discovery Group

The discovery group in each level begins at home with reading material provided in the student manual. Once the student has read the material, he will take a written test provided in the driver education manual or online program.

In addition to the reading material, the student will accrue class hours by participating in "additional activities." These projects, such as tire rotation, oil changes, current events research, etc., give the student "hands on" experience and make the discovery group learning more practical and less theoretical. We are constantly updating our video library. Each level will require the student to watch videos that are associated to that particular level. Young Drivers and Understanding Car Crashes are both examples of the quality of films that we have to offer.

The student must complete a minimum of 30 (32 for Texas) hours of group discover, and achieve a score of 90% or more to qualify for our completion certificate. No exceptions.

Part 2: Behind-the-Wheel

Phase two of each level is driving. Your student will gradually increase in skill, experience, and driving maturity while progressing from one level to the next. Each level directs you step-by-step through a progressive and systematic process of driver training.

We also include "Things to Emphasize" and "Things to Watch For." These sections in the parent's manual help you to identify when your teenager is likely to be nervous, inattentive, or overconfident and prepare you to handle the situation. Our driving evaluation sheets allow you to objectively assess your student's performance.

Performance based evaluation equips you, the parent, to confidently graduate your teen from one level to the next. You and your teen will know when to progress forward. You will be surprised and excited as you witness your teen's maturity, skill, experience, and progress.

Statistics have proven the value of ensuring your teen has spent enough time training. Our driving logs give you a simple form to record all of the information you need while tracking your teen's training.

 

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Colorado In Class Instruction

Driver Ed Discovery Group-

DRIVER DISCOVERY WORKSHOP PHASE I- $117.00 (w/ purchase of Behind-the-Wheel option below). Class includes:

  • 30 hours of In-Class Instruction (Classes are 2 hours with a 10 minute de-briefing and followup homework and testing online)
  • Access to award winning online program
  • Student Textbook
  • Teachers Manual
  • CD ROM

DRIVER DISCOVERY WORKSHOP PHASE II- $360 (w/ purchase of Driver Discovery Workshop Phase I). Includes:

  • 6 hours of professional behind-the-wheel instruction
  • 6 hours of behind-wheel observation

Click here to find out if Discovery Workshop is available in your area.

Drive to Stay Alive- Colorado 4 hour prelicensing course now available in Colorado Springs, Parker, and Aurora. Get your permit at 15 1/2 with this course. Go to our purchase page today to order.

Colorado and 15 year olds

On Monday April 23, 2007, students 15 to 16 must have completed, and passed the 30 hour classroom portion of an approved program within the last six months to be eligible for their instruction permit. The student has to have one of the new DR2460s, “Affidavit of Completion of A Driver Education Classroom Course or BTW” with the top portion completed, to apply for their permit. This document, signed by an approved driving school, or approved course provider affirms that the minor completed and passed the 30-hour classroom portion of the course. View the driver education requirements for obtaining a permit and a license.

Enrolling into our program will meet these requirements for obtaining a permit. Find out more about Colorado Drivers Ed.

Drive to Stay Alive- Colorado 4 hour prelicensing course now available in Colorado Springs, Parker, and Aurora. Get your permit at 15 1/2 with this course. Go to our purchase page today to order.

 

Defensive Driving for Adults

Colorado 8 and 12 hour defensive driving course online. Colorado Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle Division APPROVED! Court APPROVED.

  • 8 hour online course -   $100
  • 12 hour Defensive Driving (8 hours online - 4 hours Behind the Wheel - $680

Order online or call 1-800-942-2050 for details.

Approved in most states

Our program is approved in many states throughout the US. Please visit your state page to find out about current laws in your state and how they might effect you.

Texas approved course 102

We offer Texas approved course 102. Find out more about Texas Driver Education.

 

Now approved in Virginia

Our textbook format is now approved for Virginia Driver Education.

 

Oklahoma approved

Level 1 instruction can be started at any time. However, immediately after Level 1, behind-the-wheel instruction begins. At this point, the student must be at least 15 and ½ years of age, possess a valid Oklahoma Driver’s Instruction (Learner’s) Permit, and the parent must submit an affidavit and have it accepted by the Oklahoma Dept. of Public Safety stating the parent is a licensed driver and the vehicle is properly insured. Find out more about Oklahoma Driver Education.

 

New Mexico approved

New Mexico law requires students to obtain written approval from the Traffic Safety Center at the Institute of Public Law before enrollment into our course. You can download this application by visiting http://ipl.unm.edu/traf/ and clicking "Application to Enroll in Driver Education Correspondence School. Find out more about New Mexico Driver Education.

 

Florida Programs and D&A

Fully approved courses anywhere in Florida- Mandatory Drug & Alcohol course available upon request. Find out more about Florida Driver Education.

 

Minnesota now approved

30 hour classroom now approved in Minnesota for full time homeschoolers only. Find out more about Minnesota Driver Education.

 

Georgia now approved

Now offering Georgia approved 30 hour program. Find out more about Georgia Driver Education.

 

Investor Information

Not available at this time

 

Careers

HammertimeWe are now hiring part time driver education instructors throughout all of Colorado. No experience necessary - Will train. Must be at least 25. Flexible hours/coordinate schedule with each student. For availability in your area, please call 1-800-942-2050 or fill out our online application.


About us

Established in 1998, Shake HandsNational Driver Training Institute is a nationally recognized non-profit drivers education organization headquartered out of Colorado Springs, Colorado. We offer a wide variety of services including local driving and written tests, behind the wheel instruction, and our award winning teen driver ed training program. We hope you enjoy browsing our website, and please let us know if we can help you meet your driving needs.

 

Locations

Colorado Springs, CO - (HQ) 4432 Austin Bluffs Parkway - 80918 - 719-266-4700 - MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS

Denver, CO (Branch location 2) - 1040 South Raritan - 80223 - 303-922-1000 - MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS

Aurora, CO (Branch location 3)- 14311 East 4th st - 80011 - 303-343-8100 - MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS

Parker, CO (Branch location 4)- 17727 Cottonwood Dr.- 80134 - 720-876-0400 MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS

Northglen, CO (Branch location 5)- 478 Malley Dr.- 80233- 303-255-2675 MAPQUEST DIRECTIONS

 

Invested in driver safety

National Driver Training is the only driving school that invests your dollars directly into driver safety. Not only do we provide the nation's best curriculum and videos for driver education and training but we also work directly with senators and representatives on your behalf to establish the parent's right to instruct their own teens across the nation. We have been involved with legislation around the country in 28 states. Our successes are unparalleled. While other driving schools may choose to maintain the status quo, NDTI is raising the bar on driver safety and lowering the collision and fatality rates of teenagers. Please visit our Driver Education Forum for further information on programs in your area.

 

Tutor Team Support

HammertimeYou are never on your own; our staff is dedicated to being available for you and your student. Driver Education can be confusing. Our tutor team is trained to answer your questions and provide prompt friendly service. National Driver Training provides you with 30 toll free technical support lines to assist you and your teen 10 hours each day, Monday thru Friday, at no additional charge.

 

Our organization is committed to finding the right program that suits your needs according to the resources available to you. Our goal is to match your teenagers learning preference to the program that will utilize his/her learning potential to the fullest extent. Imagine taking your drivers ed online, and at your own pace. Learn more about our Drivers Education program options.

HammertimeOur Drivers Ed Discovery Group is accredited in many states throughout the United States. Find out if our program is approved in your state.

14 min. video presentation

What is GDL? Graduated Driver Licensing is a system for phasing in on-road driving, allowing beginners to get their initial experience under conditions that involve lower risk and introducing them in stages to more complex driving situations.

Take some time to watch the Young Drivers video here. See if your teen likes this video. If they do, they will love our program.

 

The 3 stages of GDL

HammertimeWhat is Graduated Driver Licensing (GDL)? Essentially an apprentice system, graduated licensing involves three stages. the first is a supervised learner's period, lasting a minimum of 6 months in optimal systems, then an intermediate licensing phase that permits unsupervised driving only in less risky situations, and finally a full-privilege license becomes available when conditions of the first two stages have been met. Within this framework, substantial variation is possible in terms of the provisions of the stages and their duration. This variation often has created difficulty for jurisdictions that are constructing a graduated system. Policymakers need to know what features their system should include and what the characteristics should be.

 

22 min. video presentation

Understanding Car Crashes is one of many example of the types of videos included in our program.

View Understanding Car Crashes now.

 

Hammertime We have just added over 25 full length modern videos to our online video library. All packages include access to this extensive video collection. No other driver ed program in the United States can compare.

 

 

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