Getting started with Plan Ahead For The Red!
#1 - Register Student
REGISTER FOR THE COMPLETE DRIVER EDUCATION COURSE.
1. Use the register tab to complete your registration form and create your student profile. Register Here
2. We will email you a confirmation email. This will include directions on any other items we may need from you in order to proceed. Our Course Outline and Observation Log are linked in each email, providing helpful driving tips for your learning. See Helpful Links
3. Payment is NOT required to register at this time.
*A permit number is not required to register but you MUST have it to begin the online course or for any behind-the-wheel driving, ensuring you are prepared for road safety.
#2 - Obtain Permit
1. Purchase and email us a copy of the temporary permit receipt from the DMV to kickstart your driver education journey.
DMV Requirement to Obtain a Permit for road safety:
Must be 14.5 years old
Parent/guardian present with ID
Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
Photo ID (Passport or student ID card)
Proof of residence (Utility bill or bank statement)
VOC (Verification of Compliance) Letter from your school counselor (During summer months, you can obtain it through your school’s District Office) OR a Homeschool Affidavit
2. *Request that the permit be sent to Plan Ahead for the Red Driving School, LLC in Meridian, ID, where you'll receive valuable driving tips to ensure safe driving practices.
#3 - Make Payment
Make your payment online with a variety of options to support your driver education journey. Use the Services & Payments tab for credit/debit cards. On the Register page, you will find the Venmo or Cash App QR Codes for added convenience. Cash and checks are also accepted (see the CONTACTING US tab for the address). Once everything is received, you will receive an email with a link and instructions to get signed onto the IODE online curriculum, where you can access valuable driving tips and essential road safety information!
#4 - Learn to Drive
30 HOURS OF DRIVER EDUCATION ONLINE
IODE Online Classroom allows you to work at your own pace from any device! You MUST pass the online final exam prior to driving.
6 HOURS OF OUTSIDE OBSERVATION
Observe the driving habits of ALL drivers on the road, not just your parent/guardian. This is crucial for understanding road safety. Log your experiences on our OUTSIDE OBSERVATION LOG, which is due on the first day of driving.
6 HOURS OF IN-CAR INSTRUCTION
You will then receive an email with available driving slots to choose from. Enjoy personalized driving tips as you drive one-on-one with the same instructor for 2 hours each over 3 days!
#5 - Drive 6 Months with Supervision
1. Drive for six months under supervision, which can include parents or adult siblings, to enhance your driver education experience. Your supervisor must be at least 21 years old, possess a valid license, and hold liability insurance. During this period, ensure you accumulate 50 hours of driving time, including 10 hours dedicated to night-time driving, as part of your driving tips for safe road practices.
Note: Be aware that traffic violations may lead to your permit being revoked for periods of 30, 60, 90 days, or even up to a year. If this happens, you will need to purchase a new permit, pay any fines, and restart your six months of supervised driving.
#6 - Take Skills & Written Tests
Make an appointment for the driving skills test to enhance your driver education. Click Here. You should also make an appointment for the DMV written test. Once you pass both the driving skills test and the written test, you'll have the essential driving tips needed to ensure road safety, and you will receive your driving license.
