Driver Education & Testing - Chester County Intermediate Unit 24

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The road to success begins at CCIU!

The CCIU offers Driver Education and Testing services for both high school students and community members in Chester County and beyond. Our comprehensive programs are designed to equip new drivers with the skills and knowledge needed for safe and responsible driving, tailored to meet diverse learning needs and ensure confidence on the road.

Testing Centers

Driver Testing CenterThe Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) is certified by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDot) as an approved third-party Driver Testing Center that offers three additional on-the-road driver examination centers in Chester County. The CCIU Driver Testing Centers are open and available by appointment only.

For any questions or concerns about the Driver Testing Center, contact us at drive@cciu.org | 484-593-5945.

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Road Test Requirements
Testing Center Locations

Road Test Requirements

When visiting a Driver License Center to take your road test, please be sure to bring the following items with you:

Your valid learner's permit
- For drivers under the age of 18 years of age, you must be a minimum of 16 years of age, have held a valid Learner’s Permit for a minimum of 6 months and have completed a minimum of 65 hours of adult-supervised driving.
- For drivers over 18 years of age, you must have a valid Learner’s Permit in order to test.
Proof of vehicle insurance
Proof of vehicle registration
Accompanying driver must be 21 years of age or older and have a valid driver's license.
Parent or Guardian Certification Form DL-180C, if applicant is under 18 years of age and the accompanying driver is not a parent or guardian.

Testing Center Locations

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Driver Education Services

Driver Education Training Training consists of two separate courses: Theory Highway Safety and Behind-the-Wheel Training. Anyone 15 years of age or older may complete the Theory Highway Safety portion by taking the Online Course. After students receive their permit, they can take Behind-the-Wheel Training driving lessons. Students are not required to take either part of driver education in the state of Pennsylvania before obtaining a license; however, it is recommended and may make you eligible for auto insurance discounts (check with your insurance agent).

It is also recommended that students take the online portion first so that they can learn about safe driving practices before starting Behind-the-Wheel Training. If a student takes both components of the driver education course, has had their permit for six months and has completed 65 hours of driving practice, they can complete their driver’s testing exam at one of our CCIU Driver Testing Centers for a discounted rate.

Certain areas experience extended waits, please email or call about availability.

484-593-5945

Drive@cciu.org

Behind-the-Wheel Training
Online Course

Behind-the-Wheel Training

Behind-the-Wheel Instruction will consist of six one-hour, on-the-road driving sessions covering a wide variety of road situations, conditions and driving skills. Students will learn from one of our highly experienced driving instructors using a well-maintained vehicle from our fleet. All CCIU vehicles have automatic transmissions and dual braking systems. Additionally, the CCIU is now offering students a 60-minute Behind-the-Wheel refresher including parallel parking and test prep for students looking for extra help prior to their scheduled test. It must be scheduled with the office in advance.

Upon successful registration, you will be assigned to a CCIU driver education instructor who will work directly with you to schedule each lesson. There are designated local locations to meet the instructor for lessons and lessons can be scheduled at any time during the entire year. There may be a waitlist for lessons and training will begin in the order of student sign-up.

Online Course

Online CourseThis course was developed by the CCIU and is taught by a Pennsylvania-certified teacher. It is an independent study course for anyone 15 years of age or older and students are expected to work independently with limited teacher interaction. It takes approximately 30 hours to complete, and students will have one year (12 months) to complete the course. If approved by the student’s guidance counselor, he/she can receive .25 credit.

The main goal of this course is for students to acquire driver knowledge, including up-to-date safe driving and defensive driving techniques. Each concept is reinforced with study guides and movies, as well as outside resources. The Online Course consists of 19 chapters and contains a quiz at the end of each chapter. Students must score 80% or higher on each quiz before moving on to the next chapter. In addition, students must score 80% or higher on the final exam in order to receive a certificate of completion.

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