Parents Guide to Drivers Ed in Oklahoma

As a parent instructor, you have a lot of responsibility riding on your shoulders. We are here to make that burden a little easier by providing you with an effective and convenient way to teach your teen the driving essentials they need to know - and in a way that helps them be the safest driver they can.

In I Drive Safely, you have a dedicated partner helping your child be safer and more responsible when they finally hit the road. We are here for you every step of the way - you can count on our course to offer the most flexibility and convenience for both you and your teen.

Requirements for Parent Instructors in Oklahoma

In order to become a Oklahoma parent driving instructor, you must perform the following steps:

• Download the Oklahoma Parent-Taught Affidavit
• Mail the completed form along with a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
  Oklahoma DPS - Driver License Examining 
  3600 Martin Luther King 
  PO Box 11415 
  Oklahoma City, OK 73136
  The Parent-Taught Driver Education Packet from the Oklahoma DPS will arrive within 2-3 weeks notifying you that you have been approved
• Once you receive your packet: Fill out the "I Drive Safely Oklahoma Parent-Taught Drivers Education Application"
  Send us the Affidavit of Approval along with the I Drive Safely Oklahoma Parent-Taught Drivers Education Application via fax, email, or U.S. Postal Service
  Fax Number: (760) 692-3226
  Email Address: helpdesk@idrivesafely.com
  Postal Address:
  5760 Fleet Street, STE 210
  Carlsbad, CA 92008

A verification email will be sent to you confirming approval, at which point your teen may begin their drivers education course.

Our Online Course Gives Them the Advantage

Replacing your teen's standard classroom course with online learning methods gives them the edge in effective studying. With online lessons, your teen will never be pressured or rushed through their material. They won't sit in a room full of distractions, or struggle to pay attention to lectures and textbooks. With our online Oklahoma drivers ed course, they can study from the comfort of home in an environment conducive to learning - and where you're present to coach them through, if need be.

This course lets your teen:

• Study around their own schedule
• Set a comfortable pace for their learning style
• Adjust the lessons comfortably to their needs
• Log in and out from any computer, anywhere
• Take breaks whenever they need them

Innovative Drivers Ed Teaching Methods

We believe that in order for your child to learn, they need to be engaged and interested in their lessons. With that in mind, our expert designers have created a course that helps your teen become an active participant in their driving education.

Your teen will learn through text and multimedia lessons which include videos, animations, graphics, visual aids, and interactive teaching tools - all designed to facilitate speedy learning and long memory retention. This way, they will be able to absorb the information more easily, and put it to good use when it comes time for their behind-the-wheel practice.

Resources to Help You

Since the Parent-Taught Oklahoma Drivers Education program involves many steps, we realize that you'll need to be fully prepared for whatever your child throws at you. Here are some tips and resources to help you and your teen get from their Oklahoma drivers ed to the driver's seat!

• Read about the steps to take to earn an Oklahoma permit and license.
• Browse our FAQs for some common questions from parents just like you.

Parent-Teen Driving Contract

For added peace of mind, your Oklahoma PTDE course comes with a free parent-teen driving contract for you to fill out. This document allows you and your teen to establish safe and agreed-upon ground rules for their first few months (or years) behind the wheel. Decide upon curfews, passenger limits, food and drink rules, and other concerns that either of you may have. This way, if rules are broken, each of you knows the consequences that will follow.

Included in the contract are subjects such as:

• Areas designated as "off-limits"
• Who is permitted to drive the car
• Keeping the car in good shape
• Limits on the number of passengers

You'll both be able to rest easier if you've come to an agreement on all aspects of driving. If you respect each other's wishes and stay true to your word, you'll eliminate the issues that come with miscommunication. Your son or daughter will drive more safely if they are held accountable for their actions, and you'll feel a lot better if you've had an honest dialogue with them.

We're Always Here

Regardless of when you and your teen find time to work on their course, we will be here to answer questions you may have. Feel free to contact us phone or e-mail; our 24/7 customer support team is ready and waiting!

• Call us at (800) 990-2814. TDD for the hearing impaired: 800.735.2929
• Email us at wecare@idrivesafely.com

We answer all emails within 24 hours if not sooner.

Are You Ready?

Let's start this exciting journey together. Sign up now, and begin your child's Oklahoma online drivers ed today!