What you need to know & Drivers Education Waiver
1- Permit – Your student must have received his/her permit before the first day of the Drivers Education Session they are signed up for. I/we understand if my student does not have their permit in hand for a scheduled drive, we are subject to a $35 no-show fee.
2- Class: Bring a Laptop or device to use online program.
3- Class Requirements- I/we understand that the State of Iowa mandates my student does 30 hours of classroom and 6 hours of Driving Behind the Wheel, as well as a passing grade of 80% to receive their certification of completion.
4- Online Classroom Schedule- I/we understand my student has class requirements to complete weekly. Failure to stay on pace with the online class schedule & noncompletion of the Online Class end date given by Susie will result in a Fail. This will forfeit class tuition and certification.
5- Behind The Wheel Schedule – I/We understand that failure to make a scheduled Behind the Wheel drive will result in a $35.00 makeup fee. This fee is to be paid before the makeup time. A student who is more than 5 minutes late for a scheduled drive will be considered a missed drive; therefore subject to make-up fee. Failure to miss a scheduled drive more than once is an automatic failure. Dubuque Driving Academy has the right to request a doctor’s notice for an excused absence.
6- In Case of Emergency- You will receive the cell numbers of your instructors for your Behind the Wheel drives and classroom. If they are unable to answer the phone, please leave a message or text. They will get back to you when they switch drivers.
7- Driving Waiver – I/We acknowledge some occasions arise in which a student is unable to make their drive due to illness or an unavoidable circumstance. This leaves the other student without a driving partner. There are also occasions when students either need to drive or be picked up from a destination other than the assigned location. This situation can cause only one student to be in the car with the Dubuque Driving Academy instructor for their hour-long drive time or while driving to or driving back from the accommodated locations. I permit for my student to drive if such an occasion should arise.
8- School Cancellations & Winter Driving – I/ We understand that Dubuque Driving Academy does not follow school cancellations. Any cancellations will be communicated via email, phone, or text message from Dubuque Driving Academy. I acknowledge that while my students is driving during winter months, they will be subjected to weather conditions and terrains that are much different than those driven during the other seasons of the year. I/we understand Dubuque Driving Academy will try to make the most of the opportunities given during the winter months and will still drive even though schools may be canceled. I/ we give permission for my student to drive during winter months knowing this risk involved will be higher than when not driving in winter months.
9- Attire – I/ we understand no open-toed shoes/sandals can be worn while driving.
10- Students may bring items to eat. Beverages must have a lid. Students are responsible for picking up after themselves. If a drive is scheduled before class, the instructor is willing to go through a drive-thru. Students must bring money for the purchase.
11- I/ We understand the following on the no-refund policy as well as the $35 makeup drive fee.
12- I/We understand that Dubuque Driving Academy is not responsible for any collision of any kind or violation of Driving laws on behalf of any student during class or once class has commenced.
13- I / We understand that Students’ cell phones will be placed in the Glove compartment or backpack of the vehicle during the 2-hour drive time. This is non-negotiable. If an emergency occurs, contact the instructor. Cell phone usage is prohibited in the classroom. Students will get one warning, and if a 2nd warning needs to be given, can be subject to an automatic fail.
14- I/We understand that students must have proper hygiene in class and during drives, even if such follows a sports practice. All students are to be reasonably free of perspiration, odors, etc. Furthermore, all students should be dressed appropriately (i.e., shirts are required, no swimsuits, hip-huggers, etc.)
15- I/We understand that a student who does not perform satisfactorily is subject to failure and that there is no guarantee of passing unless satisfactory performance by the student is achieved. There will be no refunds given for any student who fails to pass, regardless of the reason.
16- Attached and incorporated by reference is a mandatory student drive log. All students must log at least twenty (20) hours of drive time with their parents, and the attached or a copy thereof should be turned in to Dubuque Driving Academy, LLC [at the commencement of class] [before the last day of class].
17- I/We are consenting for our student’s picture/testimonial/video to be on DBQ Driving Academy Social Media outlets.
ADULT LESSON WAIVER
1-Permit – I understand that I must have received my permit before the first day of the Drivers Education Session I signed up for. I understand that if I do not have my permit for a scheduled driving lesson, I am subject to a $35 no-show fee.
2-Behind the Wheel Schedule –I understand I must give 24 hours notice if I need to re-schedule a drive lesson. I understand that failure to give 24 hours will result in a ‘make-up drive lesson’ which will result in a $35.00 makeup fee. This fee is to be paid before the makeup lesson. I agree to be no more than 5 minutes late for a scheduled driving lesson or it will be considered a missed driving lesson; therefore, subject to a make-up fee. If I change the pickup/drop off location for my driving lesson, I understand I am to give at least one hour's notice before my driving lesson via email or text.
3-Attire – I understand no open-toed shoes/sandals can be worn while driving.
4- I understand if I cancel 24 hours before my first Drive lesson, I will be refunded my funds minus a $50 cancellation fee.
5-I understand the following on the no-refund policy as well as the $35 makeup drive fee.
6-I understand that Dubuque Driving Academy is not responsible for any collision of any kind or violation of Driving laws on behalf of any student during lessons or once lessons have commenced.
7- -I understand my cell phone will not be in use during my one-hour drive time. This is non-negotiable.
8- I consent for my picture/testimonial/video to be on DBQ Driving Academy Social Media outlets.
9 - I understand that this is a lesson and not a form of taxi/uber service.