Adult Driver Education Program

Website Terms of Service

Mid Columbia Auto Academy
State of Oregon

By enrolling in the Adult Driver Education Program, you agree to the following Terms of Service:

1. High-Risk Activity Acknowledgment

Operating a motor vehicle is an inherently high-risk activity that may result in serious bodily injury, death, property damage, or legal liability.

By enrolling, you acknowledge and voluntarily assume the risks associated with behind-the-wheel instruction.

Mid Columbia Auto Academy is not responsible for incidents arising from:

• The inherent risks of driving
  
  

• Traffic conditions beyond instructor control
  
  

• Student error or delayed reaction
  
  

• Failure to follow instruction
  
  

This does not waive liability for gross negligence as defined under Oregon law.

2. Program Structure & Skill Progression

The program includes:

• 30 hours of classroom instruction
  
  

• 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
  
  

Driving progression is competency-based, not time-based.

Advancement to city, highway, or freeway driving is not guaranteed and requires demonstrated proficiency in:

• Vehicle control
  
  

• Lane management
  
  

• Traffic awareness
  
  

• Hazard recognition
  
  

• Safe decision-making
  
  

Safety determines progression.

3. Attendance & Scheduling

Students are responsible for:

• Scheduling drive sessions
  
  

• Attending confirmed appointments
  
  

• Communicating cancellations in advance
  
  

Missed sessions may be forfeited.

Repeated cancellations, extended inactivity, or failure to participate consistently may result in dismissal.

4. Dismissal for Safety

Mid Columbia Auto Academy reserves sole discretion to terminate instruction if a student:

• Demonstrates unsafe behavior
  
  

• Fails to maintain basic vehicle control
  
  

• Disregards instructor direction
  
  

• Presents risk to instructor or public
  
  

Dismissal for safety reasons may occur at any time.

Safety determinations are final.

5. Refund Policy

All fees are non-refundable after completion of the first behind-the-wheel session.

No refunds will be issued for:

• Missed appointments
  
  

• Scheduling conflicts
  
  

• Failure to progress
  
  

• Dismissal for safety concerns
  
  

• Inactivity
  
  

Refund eligibility prior to the first drive session is determined at the Academy’s discretion.

6. Completion & Certification

Certificates of Completion are issued only after:

• Completion of required classroom hours
  
  

• Completion of required BTW instruction
  
  

• Demonstration of minimum competency standards
  
  

Completion does not guarantee DMV test passage or license issuance.

Students are responsible for scheduling their own drive test with the Oregon Driver and Motor Vehicle Services (DMV) or an authorized third-party tester.

7. Dispute Resolution

Any dispute arising from enrollment or participation shall be resolved through binding arbitration conducted in Umatilla County, Oregon.

Venue for any permitted court action shall be Umatilla County, Oregon.

8. Agreement

By completing enrollment, you confirm that you:

• Have read and understand these Terms of Service
  
  

• Acknowledge the high-risk nature of driver training
  
  

• Accept the refund policy
  
  

• Agree to instructor authority regarding safety decisions