Portland Oregon Teen Driver Ed Includes the Drive Test
If a student has passed an ODOT-Approved Driver Education course, there is no drive test needed! This is one of the major benefits of enrolling your teen in a certified program.
After passing the drivers education class, you receive a “waiver card” also called “Driver Education Certificate of Completion.” It is a printed plastic card with hologram and the same size as a credit card.
I Received My Waiver Card – What Do I Do to Get a Driver’s License?
Follow these steps to complete your teen driver licensing process:
- Make an appointment or visit a DMV office for standby service;
- Start your application online (with parent signature) if this will be your first issuance in Oregon;
- Show proof of your physical address and identity (if you want a REAL ID you must bring additional documents);
- Pass a vision test (you may have already completed this when you received your permit);
- Pay the fee; and
- Get your picture taken.
Do You Need a REAL ID from Oregon DMV?
In May of 2025, to board an airplane, you will need a particular type of identification such as a passport or a REAL ID-compliant driver license or ID card. According to the TSA (Transportation Security Administration), this federal requirement applies to all air travelers.
To switch to a REAL ID-compliant license or ID card, you need to make an appointment or visit a DMV office for standby service.
Important Requirements and Photo Rules
- Your license will be mailed to the address on the application. If you move, it will not go to a forwarding address.
- Photo Rules – These items are not allowed in a photo:
- Eyeglasses;
- Sunglasses;
- Hat or head covering (other than religious);
- Contacts that change the appearance of the eye;
- Face paint;
- Stickers or bandages; or
- Anything that covers your face or changes your appearance.
- You must turn in any driver’s license, permit, or ID card from Oregon, another state or country, waiver card, or Driver Education Certificate of Completion if you have one.
- Your driving privilege cannot be expired, suspended, cancelled, or revoked in any state.
Where to Find Portland Oregon Teen Drivers Ed Classes
Looking for quality teen classes for driver education in Portland? 1st Learn To Drive offers comprehensive ODOT-approved programs. We also provide adult driving lessons and a full class schedule to fit your needs.
What If I Fail the ODOT-Approved Driver Education Course Drive Test?
You have 3 attempts to pass. 1st Learn To Drive includes the first attempt as part of the course and will provide a 2nd attempt for free, if you have all your homework completed.
If a teen has not completed or has failed an ODOT-Approved Driver Education course and needs to take a skills (drive) test, one can be scheduled through DMV2U. Alternatively, DMV has contracted with Class C Testing Businesses for that service. These services perform the drive test for a fee.
Ready to enroll your teen in the best driver education program in Portland? Contact us today to get started with our proven teen classes and set your young driver up for success!