Spring 2026 Driver Education
Registration for the Spring 2026 Driver Education Course will begin during the week of December 8, 2025. The classroom instruction and car instruction for the Spring 2026 session will begin during the week of January 26, 2026.
The tentative Spring 2026 schedules will be posted here by November 24, 2025.
If you have any questions, contact Mr. Tooker at TookerJe@egcsd.org.
5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course
The 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course teaches you the knowledge and skills you need to become a safer, more responsible driver. New drivers will learn New York traffic laws, defensive driving skills, rules of the road and much more! This program meets New York State Department of Motor Vehicles (NYSDMV) requirements for pre-licensing education. All new drivers must complete the 5-hour pre-licensing course before scheduling the road test for their first driver license. To take the course, students must be 16 or older and have a valid photo learner permit. You must take your road test within one year of completing the pre-licensing course.
You’ll learn about:
- New York vehicle and traffic laws
- Safe driving behaviors
- Defensive driving skills
- Dangers of driving under the influence
- Common risks for new drivers
Our pre-licensing course is NYSDMV approved. It follows the NYSDMV Online Pre-Licensing Program (OPL) syllabus and is designed to meet New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law regulations.
After you successfully pass the course, you will receive a course certificate to provide to the DMV. To get your first driver license, simply schedule an appointment for your road test and pass your behind-the-wheel assessment.
Upcoming Classes:
These Five Hour Pre Licensing classes are being offered virtually, using Google Meet.
- Monday, November 10, 2025 and Monday, November 17, 2025. The class will run from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm both evenings. Students must be in attendance on both nights in order to earn a certificate.
- Wednesday, November 26, 2025 from 9:00 am to 2:30 pm. (There is no school on November 26.)
- Monday, December 8, 2025 and Monday, December 15, 2025. The class will run from 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm both evenings. Students must be in attendance on both nights in order to earn a certificate.
Students who are not currently enrolled at Columbia High School are welcome to attend these courses, but non-Columbia students must first reach out to Mr. Tooker via email at TookerJe@egcsd.org to review their attendance in this class.
The cost of the course is $50.00. In order to enroll in a Five Hour course, students will need to do the following:
- Ensure that they have a Chromebook (or personal device) that has a functioning camera and microphone.
- Hold a valid Learner’s permit.
Contact Mr. Tooker at TookerJe@egcsd.org to complete your registration. Students – you can see Mr. Tooker in Room S-121 at Columbia.