CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION:

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DMV Requirements

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) requires all students to complete either the 8-hour Safe Driving Course or the 30-hour Full Teen Program before becoming eligible for a road test.

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Students do not need a permit to register or attend classroom instruction; however, they must be at least 16 years old to participate.

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Class Format & Attendance
All of our classes are conducted live via Zoom. Students will receive an email with the Zoom login credentials and class quiz link approximately 2 hours before the class begins.

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To receive credit for the class, students must comply with DMV attendance and participation requirements:

1. Log in on time and remain connected for the entire duration of the class

2. Keep their camera on and actively engage throughout the session

3. Complete the class quiz at the end of the session

 

Class Requirements by Program & Age

Depending on the program selected and the student’s age, the following classes are required:

30-Hour Full Teen Program

• Parent Class

• Driver Behavior Classes: A, B, C, D

• Driver Skill Classes: 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07, 08, 09, 10

8-Hour Teen Safe Driving Class

• Parent Class and Class B

• Drug & Alcohol Class: C & D

8-Hour Adult Safe Driving Class

• Driver Behavior Classes: A & B

• Drug & Alcohol Classes: C & D

 

Additional Rules for 16- and 17-Year-Old Students

• A Parent Class is required, with at least one parent or guardian in attendance

• On school days, students may take no more than 2 hours of driver education (classroom or behind-the-wheel lesson) on a school day

• On non-school days, students may take up to 4 hours of driver education

 

(If a student takes more than what is allowed by law, the school reserves the right to cancel the additional scheduled time and the student will be required to retake the cancelled appointments at a future date.

 

EDEC Certificate of Completion

Our programs are designed for flexibility:
Students may begin with any class, take courses in any order, and complete the program at their own pace—within a 12-month period.

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Once all required classes and driving lessons are completed, students must request their certificate via our website.

We strive to upload certificates to the DMV system promptly upon request. However, certificates cannot be issued if we are missing required information or payments.

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⚠️ Please note:

• You cannot schedule a road test without this certificate.

• If you complete the Full Teen Program, this certificate also reduces your road test wait time from 180 days to 120 days.

 

Pricing Note

Classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel lessons are purchased separately, unless otherwise included in the package purchased.

 

DRIVING LESSONS:

 

Lesson Duration

Each standard driving lesson is 60 minutes long. A double lesson is 120 minutes and counts as two lessons from the student’s package. Please note: Instructors, staff members, or other students may occasionally be present in the car for observation purposes.

 

Instructor Delays

While we strive to begin all lessons on time, unforeseen delays (e.g., traffic) may occasionally occur. If an instructor is late, the missed time will either be added to the end of the current lesson or applied to a future lesson.

 

No-Show Policy

A student will be considered a no-show if any of the following occur:

• The student is unable to attend the lesson for any reason

• The student arrives 15 minutes late or more

• The student does not have a valid permit/license

• The student does not bring required corrective eyewear (glasses or contact lenses)

In the event of a no-show:

• The lesson fee will be forfeited, and no refund will be issued.

• The student may repurchase the missed lesson at a discounted rate of $40.00 / 60-min session.
   

(The student may request a fee waiver if the no-show was due to a medical emergency unforeseen 24 hours leading up to the lesson time and provides a signed medical note. the office will review and make a determination on a case by case scenario)

 

Rescheduling Policy

Lessons can be rescheduled up to 24 hours in advance using the confirmation email received at the time of booking: Voicemails, text messages, emails, or verbal notices to instructors or office staff do not qualify as official cancellations.

 

Meeting the Instructor

• If your lesson is scheduled outside of office hours, please wait at the office with a parent/guardian until your instructor arrives. Instructors are often scheduled back-to-back and will return promptly at your scheduled time. If you leave the location, you will be considered a no-show. Unless otherwise confirmed in writing by the office, all lessons begin at our office.

• Pick-up/drop-off from an alternate location is only available for double lessons, and only when our schedule permits. If the instructor is unable to locate the student, he/she will attempt to contact using the phone number or email on file. If the student is not in a visible location or does not respond, the lesson will be considered a no-show.

 

End of Lesson Protocol

Please arrange for the person picking up the student to arrive 5 minutes before the lesson ends. Our instructors cannot wait with students due to back-to-back scheduling. We kindly ask that you do not remain in the parking lot during the lesson, as the space is shared with other businesses.
 

Instructor No-Show

If an instructor calls in sick or is otherwise unavailable, the school reserves the right to assign a substitute instructor or work with the student to find another suitable time for his/her appointment.

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ROAD TEST AT THE DRIVING SCHOOL: DMV inspectors conduct the road tests and may make changes that are beyond the school's ability to control. DMV R229 form must be completed, signed and payment received in full to schedule the road test. We have limited number of spots available and cannot guarantee that you will be able to test without an appointment. Students are encouraged to arrive 30min early. Student must complete all classroom instruction and 40hrs of driving experience (including at least 2hrs with Epic) before taking the road test. Students are required to verify their eligibility for testing: a) SAFE DRIVING teens must wait 180 days from their permit issue date. b) FULL TEEN PROGRAM teens are eligible to test in 120 days. c) Adults (18+) taking the SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM are eligible to test in 90 days. When students pass, they receive instructions on how to obtain their license. When students do not pass, they need to wait 14 days to test again, complete another R229 from, pay $125 to the driving school to retest and $40 re-scheduling fee to the DMV.

                The cost of the road test appointment and car rental at our school is $125 

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ROAD TEST AT THE DMV: Students are responsibility to verify their test date/time, eligibility and own documents. The required documents are the learner's permit, the certificate from the driving school CS1 including the classroom and driving lessons (Verify the information), DMV Form R229 completed and minors must have a parent/guardian or a waiver form. Make sure you know where you are meeting our instructor and arrive at least 30min early. Students must have taken at least a two-hour driving lesson to use our car. a) SAFE DRIVING teens must wait 180 days from their permit issue date. b) FULL TEEN PROGRAM teens are eligible to test in 120 days. c) Adults (18+) taking the SAFE DRIVING PROGRAM are eligible to test in 90 days. If the student has an out-of-state/foreign license, he/she will be able to waive he waiting time (non-English licenses must be translated by an approved translator).

                The cost of the road test appointment and car rental is $150 or more based on the road test location  

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GENERAL POLICIES: DMV has access to the information you provide to the driving school. We are not responsible for student’s information and documents. Students must verify their information/documents before testing. Students may receive ads through mail, e-mail and/or text message and picture taken by the school can be used for advertisement purposes. Students may request to stop receiving ads or have a picture removed by emailing: classes@epicct.com. Students are required to disclose in writing any handicaps or limitations affecting their driving ability.

 

REFUND POLICY: All services (including classes, lessons, road tests, and other offerings) require prepayment. For select packages, we offer installment plans that include a deposit for classroom instruction and a final payment prior to scheduling driving lessons and road tests.

We maintain a strict NO-REFUND policy for all services, with the following exceptions:

• Non-Use of Package

  If a student has not scheduled or used any part of a purchased service, a full refund may be requested within ninety (90) days of the purchase date.

• Duplicate Payment

  If a student pays for a service that was already included in a previously purchased package, a full refund will be issued for the duplicate charge.

• Cancellation by Epic Driving School

  If a class, lesson, or road test is canceled by our office due to staffing issues or technical problems (excluding weather-related events and DMV cancellations), and we are unable to reschedule at a suitable time, a full refund will be provided.

• Downgrade Due to No Pick-Up Availability
  If a student purchases a package that includes pick-up service and we are unable to provide it, the pick-up portion of the fee will be refunded in full.

• Unused Driving Lessons (Partial Use of Package)

  If a student has begun but not completed all driving lessons included in a package, a partial refund may be requested within ninety (90) days of the purchase date. The refund will be calculated as the difference between the cost of the package purchased and the cost of the services used, minus an enrollment fee of 10% of the contract amount (whichever is greater).

• Unused Road Test Services

  If a student cancels a scheduled road test service either:

  • Within 48 hours of the purchase, or

  • More than 14 days before the original scheduled test date,

    they may request a refund within ninety (90) days of the purchase date. The refund will be issued minus an enrollment fee of 10% of the contract amount (whichever is greater).

We will deduct from the refund any no-show or DMV fees that may apply. Refunds can only be requested online at www.epicct.com/contract. Credit card payments can only be refunded to the same credit card used for the purchase. It may take up to 30 days to fully process a refund request.  

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HOLD HARMLESS AND LIABILITY WAIVER

By enrolling in and participating in any driving instruction program provided by Epic Driving school, LLC, the student (or parent/legal guardian if the student is under 18) acknowledges and agrees to the following:

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I understand that participation in behind-the-wheel driving lessons involves inherent risks, including the risk of motor vehicle accidents, injury, or property damage. I voluntarily assume all such risks associated with driving instruction, whether conducted on public roads or private property.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, I agree to hold harmless, indemnify, and release Epic Driving School, LLC, its owners, instructors, employees, and agents from any and all liability, claims, demands, damages, costs, or expenses (including attorney fees) arising from or related to any accident, injury, or loss that may occur during driving instruction, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct by the school or its representatives.

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This release includes, but is not limited to, any claims arising from the actions of third parties, weather conditions, road hazards, or the student’s own conduct while under instruction.

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This Hold Harmless Agreement shall be binding upon the student, their parents or legal guardians, and their respective heirs, successors, and assigns.

 

This agreement constitutes the contract between the school and the student (student's parents/guardians), and no verbal statement or promises will be recognized.

 

Date: [electronically recorded upon receipt of signature]

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[Electronically recorded upon receipt of signature]                         

Student and Parent’s Signature

 

[Electronically Signed by Epic]

School Representative’s Signature

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