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Panhandle Driving School

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What is the difference between your online course and in-person course?

Both options provide you with the required full 30 hour curriculum. Online allows a student to complete the curriculum at home, any day of the week or time of the day. Our in-person option brings the students into the classroom with one of our state certified instructors 2 afternoons a week to complete the required hours. This option includes many guest speakers and hands on learning (see our FAQ page).

Both options include all 12 hours in our vehicles with our instructors to complete the course. Driving schedules are selected individually by the student throughout the course .

If I register for a course now, is my deposit refundable or transferable?

We can transfer your deposit to any course you take with Panhandle Driving school but it is non-refundable.

Should I wait until Summer to take the course to avoid snowy or icy roadways?

In our professional opinion, no. Learning in the snow and ice with a trained professional in a vehicle equipped with a passenger side brake is a major benefit. 

Does completing the registration below secure my seat in the class?

Yes. You will also receive a confirmation email from us directly with your 4 page course details packet upon registering. This email is processed manually so please allow 2 business days. Cost for the in-person class is $325 , cost for online class is $375 . You will only pay $100 upon registering, the remaining balance will be billed 3 weeks before class begins.

Do I have to be a Sandpoint High School student to take this course?

NO. Lake Pend Orielle School district rents us the space to utilize their building but we are a private business and can accept any Idaho driver seeking a driving permit between the ages of 14.5 to 20 in our course.

Course Registration Details

We have now moved to online registration for all courses (In-person or online ). Please be sure you read our FAQ page prior to registering. 


You do have the option to pay with credit or debit card if you do not have a Paypal account. After selecting the course you wish to register for click the "Paypal Check Out" button. This will bring up a smaller screen where you can log into your Paypal or enter your credit/debit card number. 


Deposits are non refundable and we can transfer your deposit to a course at a different time of the year if you wish.


FB CHARTER SCHOOL and LPOHS students please be sure to note in your registration if you intend to use Advanced Opps. funds for this course. 


You can use the links above to register for your course today.


We currently do not have the extra behind the wheel hours for private in-car lessons for young adults with a permit already. If you are needing this you can email us to inquire on next availability but please expect a delay. 


Below are the current 2025 Upcoming schedules.  When you register for a course feel free to add "waitlist" so we know if you'd be interested in starting with us earlier if openings come available. 


May online--registration full


June 9th to July 14th--registration Full for online, 9:00am, 11:30am and 2:00pm in person courses 


July 21st to August 26th--registration full for online course, 9:00am, and 11:30am in person courses


September 15th to October 212st -- registration full for online course, 3:30pm but open for 6:00pm in person courses


October 27th to December 9thregistration open for online course,  3:30pm and 6:00pm in person courses


When you register for a class you can note "add to waitlist" so that we know you are interested in an earlier class if spots open. 


CALL or TEXT 208-265-2262 or email us at admin@panhandledrivingschool.com with any questions or concerns.

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