91% of Oregon teens who are involved in a crash
have not had driver education. ODOT statistic
"Motor vehicle crashes are the No. 1 cause of accidental death for teens. Every year, teen drivers are involved in 900,000 crashes, and more than 2,500 teens died in motor vehicle accidents in 2017" - U.S. Dept. of Transportation
About us:
Mid Columbia Auto Academy LLC (MCAA) is an ODOT certified Eastern Oregon driver education program. We provide driver education classes for teens ages 15-17 and adult training classes ages 18+. We also have discount programs for those that meet the requirements. For additional information please call: 541-314-1348.
What Sets Mid Columbia Auto Academy Apart:
Our founders/instructors have already been cleared by background checks on the local, state, and federal levels. We have experience with all driving conditions and driving experience with multiple vehicle types including semi-trucks, school busses, cars, and motorcycles. We have taught our own kids to drive and have also taught adults to drive trucks and busses as well. We understand that not everything on the road is under our control and teach you to drive your own vehicle as safely and conscientiously as possible and how to arrive safely at your destination. We are passionate about teaching students the appropriate skills for a lifetime of collision-free driving. As a result, we at MCAA have chosen to utilize the most recently approved ODOT curriculum and training techniques tailored to fit our Mid-Columbia communities and their unique traffic flows. All of our driver education vehicles are equipped with cameras for the security of our students and instructors alike.
DMV-free Behind-the-Wheel Drive Test:
Students age 15-17 who successfully complete MCAA LLC’s classroom and behind-the-wheel training do not have to take the DMV drive test to receive their license. Saving you time and money!
Program Information
The program is approved by the Oregon Department of Transportation and includes:
30 hours of classroom instruction
6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
6 hours of in-car observation
Parents are expected to practice with their student, the routes in-between their scheduled drive labs. This is the only way to reinforce what the program has taught in the classroom and behind the wheel.
Classroom and Drive Lab Schedule. See Calendar Link.
Read Policies
While enrolled in our class a minimum of 5 hours home supervised driving is required with a licensed adult driver. You will document this on this Home Supervised Drive Log.
Program Requirements for Registering
Must have a current Oregon instruction permit at time of registration.
Students must have a minimum of 5 hours of drive experience after obtaining their permit before our safety classes begin.
Driver Education Program is for students age 15-18
Must provide permit number, expiration date, and issue date at time of registration.
100% attendance in the classroom and drive lab is required.
Complete the course before receiving a driver's license and before turning 18.