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If you are UNDER 17, you are REQUIRED by the state of Idaho to take our 

COMPLETE DRIVER'S ED PROGRAM consisting of

30 online classroom hours - 6 observation hours - 6 driving hours with an instructor 

Follow these 4 simple steps to get started today! 

COMPLETE DRIVER'S ED PROGRAM

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#1 - REGISTER

REGISTER FOR THE
COMPLETE DRIVER'S ED PROGRAM
TO ESTABLISH YOUR
STUDENT PROFILE

Use the REGISTER TAB
to complete your
REGISTRATION FORM

We'll email a REGISTRATION CONFIRMATION
listing all our
policies & procedures
as well as DMV requirements to obtain
a learner's permit

A LEARNER'S PERMIT
IS REQUIRED
BEFORE YOU CAN
BEGIN ANY PART OF
A DRIVER'S ED COURSE

*PAYMENT IS NOT REQUIRED TO REGISTER

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#2 - PERMIT

PURCHASE A LEARNER'S PERMIT AT THE DMV & EMAIL US A COPY OF THE TEMPORARY PERMIT RECEIPT

DMV REQUIREMENTS
TO OBTAIN A PERMIT:

  • Must be 14.5

  • Parent present w/ID

  • VOC (Verification of Compliance) Letter from school counselor OR Homeschool Affidavit form at the DMV  

  • Birth Certificate

  • Social Security Card

  • Photo Identification -passport/student ID card accepted

  • Proof of Residence -utility bill/bank stmt. 
     

*Request permit to be mailed to ROCKY ROAD
in Meridian, ID

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#3 - PAY

MAKE YOUR PAYMENT
ONLINE OR BY MAIL- We do accept Empowering Parent Grants funds

Use the the link we emailed you to
submit a photo of your permit purchase receipt from the DMV to receive the payment link

Once verified, we will send you the link to pay online with debit or credit card
OR 
Mail a check payable to Rocky Road Driving School 2280 N. Marburg Pl. Meridian, ID 83646
 
*Emailed response includes
LINK & INSTRUCTIONS 
to get signed onto the  IODE Online Classroom.

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#4 - LEARN

30 HOURS
ONLINE EDUCATION
 IODE Online Classroom 
Work at your own pace from any device

6 HOURS OBSERVATION
Observe driving habits of your parent/guardian 
and all other drivers
Log experiences on our
OUTSIDE OBSERVATION LOG due last day of driving

6 HOURS
DRIVING INSTRUCTION
(must finish online classroom 100% first)
Schedule your driving using our convenient, seniority based online scheduling system through SignUp Genius
Drive one-on-one
with the same instructor
2 hours each day for 3 days in the same week

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New to Idaho? The following information includes everything you need to know about transferring your out of state permit to become eligible for licensing here in Idaho 

  1. Contact the State Department of Education (SDE) Coordinator at 208-332-6984 to OBTAIN A LETTER that outlines what part (if any) of your out of state driver education is approved as transferrable and what you must still complete with an Idaho driving school

  2. CLICK HERE to make an appointment to PURCHASE a Student Learner's Permit at the DMV 

    • ​Ask them to mail the permanent permit card to ROCKY ROAD DRIVING SCHOOL at 2280 N. Marburg Pl. Meridian, ID 83646

  3. CLICK HERE to REGISTER  on our website for the course option that best suits what you need to do with Rocky Road

    • COMPLETE DRIVER'S ED COURSE: For those who need 30 hours online, 6 hours observation AND 6 hours driving​

    • IN-CAR INSTRUCTION ONLY: For those who need 6 driving hours

    • PRIVATE LESSONS: For those who only need fewer than 6 driving hours and/or ANY amount of observation hours

  4. Email us a copy of the following to rockyroaddrivers@gmail.com: 

    • Temporary permit receipt from the DMV (printed on Idaho DMV letterhead with bottom torn off or black & white permit printed)

    • Proof of Completion from the other driving school program with start & finish dates

    • State Department of Education Letter of Idaho requirements to be met
       

Once all documentation has been received, we will contact you via email or phone to schedule whatever hours are required by the SDE letter and make payment arrangements.

  • Fees for individual Driving hours will be $75 per hour and Observation hours will be $25 per hour

  • Cash or check payable to Rocky Road Driving School are acceptable forms of payment and will be expected at the time services are rendered.

  • Students required to do all 3 elements of our driver's ed program which includes 30 hrs online, 6 hrs observation & 6 hrs driving can register below and select the "2025 COMPLETE" option.

  • Proof of your Learner's Permit purchase from the DMV, the SDE letter as well as documented start & completion date from your other online course will be required before driving schedule options are offered. 

  • An out of state transfer student required to complete ANY driving and/or observation hours, must do so IN A DRIVER EDUCATION VEHICLE with a licensed instructor to complete the Idaho requirements for drivers ed.

  • Once all stated requirements have been met, we will release the student's permit and provide a certificate of completion which you can provide as proof to the DMV at the time of licensure. 

OUT OF STATE PERMIT TRANSFERS

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