Safe Driver Drivers Education Services

Register online for private lessons, high school classroom and behind-the-wheel training at Safe Driver Drivers Education, an online driving school in Cedar Rapids, IA.

  • Teen Driver Education

    Classes will be held in a hybrid/blended format with 2-3 in-person sessions with the balance of the course to be completed independently online via Canvas. Behind-the-wheel lesson availability will be posted approximately two weeks before the first day of class.

    • In-person/Virtual Classroom Instruction
    • 6-hour instructor taught Behind-the-Wheel
    • Certificate of Completion

    Full payment must be made within 4 days of registration.   Payment plans are available.  After all requirements are met, students will receive a "Certificate of Completion," making them eligible to receive their Minor School Permit or Graduated Driver's License.  Driving lessons occur outside class on non-class days, evenings, and weekends. 

  • One Lesson Adult Private/High School Student Refresher Lesson

    • 90 minute private lesson for Adults and Teens who have a current Iowa instructional permit or license.
    • Practice driving in the city, suburban, downtown, parking, and highway/interstate.
    • Prefer to meet at Kwik Star gas station (4201 16th Ave SW or 1900 16th Ave SW)
    • Before registering, please email Mr. Rolwes at chrisr@safedriversed.com or call/text 319-573-6378 for availability.  
    • We DO NOT rent our cars for the Iowa DOT driving test.

     

  • Parent Assist Driver Education

    Two Behind-the-Wheel Lessons & Hybrid Classroom Instruction

    • The classroom portion of the course will be a hybrid/blended format with 2-3 in-person sessions with the balance of the course completed independently online via Canvas. 
    • Two behind-the-wheel lessons will be taught by Mr. Rolwes.  This is typically the first and last lesson. 
    • Parents assist with the other four lessons.  Instructions will be emailed regarding the parental assistance portion prior to the beginning of the course. Parents may be required to record portions of each lesson for instructor review. 
    • Certificate of Completion submitted to Iowa D.O.T upon completion of all requirements
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Classroom Instruction Additional Information

Students will need to schedule six hours of driving with the driving instructors on weeknights after school and on weekends.

Students signing up for the parent assist program will need to schedule two hours of driving with Mr. Rolwes.

Our Course in Canvas 

All students will either need to register a new account or join our course in canvas.

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Driving Lesson Availability

Below are our current openings. Availability may vary by the time you register. After you register, you'll be able to book your time.

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Classroom Instruction

Cedar Rapids

Feb 23 - Apr 6
6:00 pm
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The classroom portion of the course will be conducted in a hybrid/blended format. There will be two in-person (face-to-face) meetings on Monday, February 23rd, and Monday, April 6th from 6:00-7:15 pm. The online portion of the course will be asynchronous where students will complete lessons on Canvas. All class assignments and activities will need to be finished by April 30th.
Apr 13 - May 11
6:00 pm
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The classroom portion of the course will be conducted in a hybrid/blended format. There will be two in-person (face-to-face) meetings on Monday, April 13th and Monday, May 11th from 6:00-7:15 pm. The online portion of the course will be asynchronous where students will complete lessons on Canvas. All class assignments and activities will need to be finished by May 30th, 2026