Northeast Community College offers class to help prepare teenagers to drive

Special to the Viewpoint, Reporter

SOUTH SIOUX CITY, NE– Northeast Community College in South Sioux City will offer a non-credit class this fall to equip 14-17-year-olds with the basic skills to operate a motor vehicle.

The Provisional Operator’s Permit (P.O.P.) Driver’s Education Course will meet Saturday, October 6, from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.; Sunday, October 7, from 1-6 p.m.; Saturday, October 13, from 8 a.m.-1 p.m.; and Sunday, October 14, from 1-6 p.m. Class meet in Room 132 of the Northeast Community College Sioux City extended campus, 1001 College Way. Six hours of driving experience to be completed from October 6-November 6 will be arranged between the student and instructor.

This is a Provisional Operators Permit Driver Training course for individuals 14-17 years old. They will acquire the basic skills to operate a vehicle. Students must bring a learner’s or school permit to the first class. Twenty hours of classroom and at least six hours of driving are required. The book is provided for the class. A parent or guardian is asked accompany the student to the first part of the first class.

Cost of the class is $295. Dan Loofe is the instructor.

To register, call Northeast Community College in O’Neill at (402) 241-6400.