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Our mission is to train safe, confident and courteous drivers through individualized driving instruction. 

WELCOME TO GC DRIVING ACADEMY

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Our goal is to teach driving skills, knowledge of traffic laws and rules of the road. Most importantly, we strive to help students build healthy attitudes about driving and the awesome responsibility of this priviledge.
 

  • We've been in business since 2003

  • Locally owned and operated

  • Serving Caldwell, New Plymouth, Middleton, Nampa, Star, Meridian, Eagle, Payette, Notus, Emmett and surrounding areas.

  • Meeting place for drives @Hawthorne Park In Middleton

  • New Plymouth meeting location available now! Request details when scheduling. 

  • Caldwell meeting location available now! Request details when scheduling. 

  • Meridian meeting location available now! Request details when scheduling. 

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HOW IT WORKS

1. Instruction Permit

Purchase your permit at the DMV and request that it be sent directly to GC Driving Academy.  ​

2. Register for 30‑Hour Online Course

Enroll in the online driving bundle to complete the state‑approved online driver education course at your own pace.

3. 6 Hours Observation

Spend six hours observing a parent or guardian to build awareness and confidence before driving.

4. 6 Hours Behind‑the‑Wheel

Drive with a certified GC Driving Academy instructor to learn essential skills and safe driving habits.

5. 6 Months Supervised Practice

Practice driving with a licensed adult (21+) for at least six months to prepare for your driving test.

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PURCHASE YOUR PERMIT

Ensure you have the following items when going to the DMV to purchase your teen's permit:

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  • Certified Birth Certificate

  • Social Security Card

  • Photo ID (passport, school ID, etc.)

  • VOC (Verfication of Compliace) letter from teen's public/private school.

  • Teen must be accompanied by parent and or/legal guardian.

  • Teen must be at least 14 1/2 yrs old.

IDAHO PAYMENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS

For students paying for our Idaho approved  driver education courses through one of the following resources. 

 

For students paying with class Wallet funds please fill out the Payment Assistance Programs Registration form and you will be emailed an invoice for the bundle driver’s ed course option ($425.00) 

 

For students paying through Idaho Department of labor or vocational rehab please have your caseworker send over an invoice request and I will send the invoice directly to their email once they’ve returned the approval letter. We will either get you booked and or registered for your online course. (389.99-425.00 range).

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If you have any questions about these options, please email gcdrivingacademy@gmail.com or

call us at 208-794-0891.

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NOW OFFERING A NEW IDAHO APPROVED ONLINE COURSE!

Now you can get your online classroom and behind-the-wheel sessions all in one convenient package for $425.00 ​

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We've partnered with Pass Drivers Ed, an Idaho approved online course, a state-of-the-art, interactive fun way to learning drivers ed. We have developed our own online course using our classroom content and expertise to deliver you the same information you will find in a physical classroom.

If you have already paid for and completed a different online course, (i.e.Driversed.com, AAA course) and wish to register/pay the $389.99 just for the behind-the-wheel lessons.

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BEHIND THE WHEEL

Six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction required.  Your teen is required by state law to complete a minimum of 6 hours observing another driver.  A good time to start this is while they are working through their course.

Please bring your completed observation log to your driving instructor. 

 

*The observation hours will need to be completed before permit will be released.   

PROVIDING PROFESSIONAL DRIVING INSTRUCTION SINCE 2003

Serving Middleton, Caldwell, Nampa, Star, Eagle, Payette, Notus and Emmett

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