Driver Education for Teens: National Safety Council, Nebraska

Helping Your Teen Become More Prepared. More Confident. Safer.

We've been teaching teens how to drive for more than 35 years. Now, we’re taking that experience even further by combining our behind the wheel driving with our new driving simulators—designed to prepare students before they ever get behind the wheel, not replace real-world driving.

At the National Safety Council – Nebraska Chapter (NSCN), our DMV-approved programs now offer more value than ever. With expert instructors, real on-road driving time, and brand-new simulators, your teen will gain the skills, confidence, and decision-making ability they need to drive safely for life.

NEW Driving Simulators That Prepare Teens for Real-World Hazards

Our simulators allow students to safely experience situations that are difficult—or dangerous—to practice on real roads, including:

Bad weather conditions
Reckless or distracted drivers
Emergency maneuvers
Unexpected roadway hazards
The dangers of cell phone use while driving

Simulators feel familiar and engaging—almost like a video game—but they build real skills that boost confidence and reaction time.

Important to know: Simulator training is not a replacement for behind-the-wheel instruction. It is a powerful preparation tool that helps teens enter real driving lessons calmer, more focused, and more alert to danger.

Help Us Help Your Teens - Special Exclusive Training Video Access!

As an added bonus for our Teen Driver Education families, parents and guardians receive exclusive access to shortened simulator training videos their teens are using in class.

This allows parents to:

View and refresh key safety concepts anytime
Reinforce what teens are learning
Better coach and support safe driving habits

Kids love technology—and so do parents. This added access helps ensure learning doesn’t stop at the classroom or behind the wheel.

Parents will receive the video link and password in their welcome registration email.

Why Choose the National Safety Council - Nebraska Chapter?

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Your teen receives both simulator training and real on-road driving instruction
Our driver education vehicles are newer, safe, reliable, and equipped with modern safety features
Our instructors are experienced, patient, and safety-focused
Flexible scheduling fits your family’s routine
Additional simulator and behind-the-wheel sessions are available for students who need extra support (additional fees may apply)
In-Car Video Cameras - turn real behind-the-wheel experiences into teachable moments, strengthening confidence and performance where it matters most—on the road.

Who Should Take This Course?

If your teen is under 17 years and 6 months, this is the perfect course for them.

Flexible Training and Pricing Options That Fit Your Schedule and Lifestyle

Both options include behind-the-wheel driving plus simulator training.

In-Person Classroom Course — $445

Interactive, instructor-led classes
NEW simulator practice included (Omaha location only)

Online Course — $465

85-page interactive course
Self-paced learning
- Course must be completed within 30 days of enrollment or before the first scheduled drive; Must complete at least 6 hours of online work before the first drive
NEW simulator practice included (Omaha location only)
Behind the wheel driver training available in Omaha, Lincoln, Beatrice, Fairbury, and Milford

What's Included in the Teen Driver Education Course?

We go beyond the minimum — because safety is worth it.

20 hours of classroom instruction
NEW simulator training (Omaha)
Behind-the-wheel instruction with a qualified instructor
DMV-approved road test, completed with our instructor
Certificate of Completion (required for the Provisional Operator's Permit [POP])

Behind-the-Wheel Training Includes:

City and downtown traffic
Highways and gravel roads
Intersections, including unmarked roads
Interstate driving
Parking (parallel, angle, and perpendicular)

After Completing the Course

Once your teen successfully completes the program and passes the road test, they will receive a Certificate of Completion by email (duplicate copies available for $25). This certificate allows them to apply for their Provisional Operator’s Permit (POP) at the DMV.

More Information About The Driving Simulators And How They Will Help Your Teen

Why Parents Love the Driving Simulators

More practice opportunities with greater scheduling flexibility
Teens can “mess up” safely and learn without pressure
Reduces nerves before behind-the-wheel lessons
Builds hazard awareness before real traffic exposure

Students feel more prepared—and parents have more peace of mind.

Here's a video that reviews some of the benefits of driving simulators.

Parents will receive a link and a password to access 13+ videos (2-8 min each) about topics such as:

Weather and Road Conditions
Parking
Sharing the Road
Following Distance/Space Management
and more

These videos will be great tools to reinforce the lessons your teen has learned during our teen driver education training.

Important DMV Rules

Teens who are 17 and have not held a learner's permit for at least 180 days before turning 19 must take their driving test at the DMV.
If your teen will complete NSCN's Teen Driver Education program at least 2 weeks before turning 18 (and has held their permit for 180+ days), then they can enroll in Teen Driver Education.
If not, then they can enroll in the Adult Driver Education program. (Note: a waiver cannot be sent to the DMV for anyone 18 or older)

Sign Up Today! Space is Limited

Your teen’s safety is priceless—but their driver education doesn’t have to be expensive. With new hazard-training simulators, real behind-the-wheel instruction, experienced instructors, and the DMV-approved road test, our program delivers the highest value available.

More training. More preparation. More peace of mind. Register now and take the first step toward safer driving.

Click Here for Online or Classroom Teen Driver Education Registration Driver Ed Scholarships - Scholarships are grant funded. They are LIMITED.

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How do I start?

Online Teen Driver Education

Check out these great resources including weekly pointers for parents, suggestions about signing a "New Driver Deal" with your teen, and how you can provide information to those in your organization about how to stay safe on the road.

Click on any of the buttons below for more information on our driver education programs, driving tips, and resources.

Driver Education FAQ

Does Driver Education really help teens avoid crashes?
What are the requirements for a Learner’s Permit (LPD)?
What is a POP (Provisional Operators Permit) and how do I obtain it?
What are the restrictions with the POP?
Who can get a school permit?
Where do I go to get the learner’s permit?
How can I start to prepare my teenager for the driving experience prior to obtaining their learner’s permit?
What should I do before taking Driver Education?
What happens after my child passes and completes driver education?
What are the advantages of taking driver education over the 50-hour log?
What are the refund and reschedule policies?

These are all great questions. Click the link below to learn more.

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Tips for Parents while Driving with Your Teen

Teaching your teen to drive requires considerable patience, empathy, and the knowledge of what is needed to best prepare him/her to become a skilled, responsible driver. Many parents approach this task with trepidation and high anxiety.

There are many great articles available about how to proceed. Our top recommendation is to NOT skip a formal driver education class. Face it, it has been awhile since you completed driver education, and although you are a great driver you can't remember every detail to prepare your teen. And ... times have changed. Teenagers today have more distractions, more traffic to contend with and faster vehicles.

#1 Tip - Register your child for Driver Education Training

#2 Practice, practice, practice. Spend time with your child having them behind the wheel. Be patient and remember to let them take the initiative. If they aren't pushing to drive they are probably too nervous. That's ok - let them have time to mentally prepare themselves. You will both know when they are ready.

#3 Be a great role model. Although you may think your teen is staring out the window or at their phone, they are aware of what you are doing. As always - practice being a defensive driver. Stay off your phone. Wear your seat belt - Every Time, Every Trip.

#4 Play "how do I get there?". Ask your child for directions while you are driving. This is a great game to play in the pre-teen years and gives them the confidence once they are behind the wheel that they aren't going to get lost ... at least not every time.

#5 Make sure your driver is set-up for success. Being a successful driver includes following all of the rules of the road and being a conscientious, defensive driver but having the right tools is also important. How will they handle a flat tire, running out of gas or a dead battery? Help your student be prepared. A membership to AAA wll give both of you the peace of mind when you aren't there.

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Driving Resources for Teens and Adults

For a copy of the DMV Driver Manual - click here.

Take a practice driver examination test from the Nebraska Department of Motor Vehicles.

AAA Nebraska provides information that is valuable for you and your teen regarding distracted driving and alcohol and driving. There are also great resources for parent supervision, driving logs and sample driving tests. Visit the AAA site for more information. And if you are a member of AAA and have taken driver education through the National Safety Council, Nebraska ask about special offers for your teen.

View and download the Parent's Guide to Supervised Driving Manual

MyCarDoesWhat.org is a national campaign to help educate drivers on new vehicle safety technologies designed to help prevent crashes. These technologies range from increasing the stability and control of cars to providing warnings about crash threats to automatically intervening to avoid or reduce the severity of a crash. The goal of this campaign is to explain to drivers how best to use these safety technologies, leading to safer driving.

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How to Become a Driver Education Instructor

Join our team of part-time driver education instructors and make a difference in the lives of a teenager.

Becoming a driver education instructor is a great way to earn extra money while giving back to the community. While the level of instruction is demanding - it is also quite rewarding knowing that you are providing Nebraska families the peace of mind that comes with having their new drivers well trained and well prepared by caring, professional instructors.

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