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Southeastern Indiana's Premier Driving School

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Online classroom · 30 hours

High-quality classroom instruction, done from home

Online classroom instruction through Driving Brilliance covers the full Indiana theoretical requirement on your student's schedule, anywhere in the four counties. A grade of 80% or higher is required before behind-the-wheel instruction.

Student completing the online classroom course at a laptop
Behind the wheel · 6 hours

Defensive driving, taught by people who see the results of unsafe driving on the job

Every instructor is a current first responder or a public school teacher. The behind-the-wheel curriculum teaches hazard recognition, following distance, speed management and distraction avoidance in marked, dual-brake cars inspected by the BMV every two years.

In-car lesson with instructor and student
Skills Exam Waiver Test

Pass with us and skip the license test at the BMV

Offered to Bee-Safe students in all four counties. Complete the online course and 6 hours behind the wheel with a grade of 80% or higher, then take the Skills Exam Waiver Test with your instructor instead of at the BMV.

Student holding a new driver's license
Service area

Southeastern Indiana

Behind-the-wheel lessons are scheduled around school, sports and work, with weekend and after-school pickup available in or near your town. Classroom hours are completed online, so students anywhere in the service area can sign up year-round.

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How to register

Driver education in 5 easy steps

Sign-ups are open year-round for all our locations. Begin by clicking Register Now, then print the handouts found in Parent Info.

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  1. 1

    Begin registration by clicking Register Now

    Create your student's account on the online course portal.

  2. 2

    Make Payment

    The total cost of driver's education is $460.00. If you make a $230.00 deposit payment, the 2nd payment of $230.00 is due 45 days after the initial deposit payment.

  3. 3

    Print your CDE form and take the permit test at the BMV

    Upon registration/payment a CDE form will be uploaded to your student's online account and sent to the email you provided. Look for an email from [email protected] with CDE form in the subject line.

  4. 4

    Complete the 30 hours of online theoretical instruction

    A grade of 80% or higher is required, and the online course must be completed before behind-the-wheel instruction.

  5. 5

    Complete the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction

    A grade of 80% or higher is required. Pass the Skills Exam Waiver Test with us and skip the license test at the BMV.

Our team

Meet our instructors

Current first responders and public school teachers, certified by the Indiana BMV and re-certified every two years with national background checks and fingerprinting.

Sam Williams
Sam Williams
Owner / Instructor • Firefighter & Veteran • certified since 2022

Sam Williams is the Co-Owner of Bee-Safe Driving School and an Indiana State-Certified Driving Instructor with credentialing in both classroom curriculum and behind-the-wheel instruction. An Army veteran and former Police Sergeant of nearly a decade, Sam brings a deep-rooted commitment to public safety and motivated instruction to every student. He pursued his higher education at Northern Kentucky University before earning his Bachelor of Science in Leadership from Trident University. While completing his degree, Sam served in the United States Army as an Engineering Sergeant. Today, in addition to leading Bee-Safe Driving School, he continues his dedication to community service as a firefighter with the Cincinnati Fire Department.

Michael Strait
Michael Strait
Owner / Instructor • Police Officer • certified since 2022

Mike Strait is the Co-Owner of Bee-Safe Driving School and an Indiana State-Certified Driving Instructor with credentialing in both classroom curriculum and behind-the-wheel instruction since 2022. A Union County High School alumnus, Mike pursued higher education in Business Administration and Marketing at Ivy Tech. A veteran of law enforcement since 2013, Mike currently serves as the Assistant Chief of Police for the Brookville Police Department. His deep, operational expertise in driver safety is backed by over a decade of continuous, annual training in Emergency Vehicle Operations (EVOC). Bringing control, precision, and real-world safety standards to the next generation of drivers, Mike stands as a cornerstone of Bee-Safe’s leadership team.

Kyle Hartman
Kyle Hartman
Instructor • Behind-the-wheel

Kyle Hartman is a certified instructor with Bee-Safe Driving School, bringing a strong background in public safety and leadership to the team. He is a 2014 graduate of Union County High School and earned an associate degree in Law Enforcement from Vincennes University in 2016. Kyle began his career with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office as a corrections officer before advancing to merit deputy. Promoting to the rank of Sergeant in 2022, he continues to serve as a leader and mentor.

Taylor Erfman
Taylor Erfman
Instructor • Behind-the-wheel

Taylor Erfman is a certified instructor for Bee-Safe driving school and began her teaching career at Franklin County High School. Ms. Erfman currently serves as a STEM educator at Fayette County High School. Holding a Bachelors of Science in Biology and Chemistry from Manchester University (Class of 2021), Ms. Erfman integrates a passionate and thorough instruction method to her students. Her commitment to student success extends seamlessly from academics to practical life skills behind the wheel. Outside of education, Taylor enjoys golfing, playing card games, and staying connected with family and friends.

Parent info

Questions parents ask us

Which Indiana counties does Bee-Safe serve?

We serve Fayette, Franklin, Wayne and Union counties, including Connersville, Brookville, Richmond, Liberty, Cambridge City, Hagerstown, Centerville, Batesville, Laurel, Metamora, Brownsville and West College Corner. Classroom hours are online and behind-the-wheel lessons are scheduled with pickup in or near your town.

How old does my child need to be to start?

Students must be 15 years of age to start the online class and driving portion. Licensing at 16 years and 90 days after holding a permit 180 days.

How do I register and pay?

Click Register Now to create your student's account and make payment. The total cost of driver's education is $460.00. If you make a $230.00 deposit payment, the 2nd payment of $230.00 is due 45 days after the initial deposit payment.

What is the CDE form?

The Certification of Driver's Education Enrollment form is required to take the permit test at the BMV. Upon registration and payment it is uploaded to your student's online account and sent to the email you provided. Look for an email from [email protected] with CDE form in the subject line.

Who can students practice with?

Under 18: someone at least 25 with valid driving privileges who is related by blood or legal status, a spouse over 21, or a licensed DE instructor. 18 or older: anyone over 25 with valid privileges, or a spouse at least 21.

What is the BMV driving log?

Every student must complete 50 hours of practice behind the wheel and record it on a log, turned in when they get their operator's license.

Are the school and instructors licensed?

All instructors are certified and fully insured by the Indiana BMV and re-certified every two years with national background checks and fingerprinting. All locations are BMV certified every two years.

Ready to get on the road?

Year-round sign-ups for students from Fayette, Franklin, Wayne and Union counties. Students start at 15.

Register today Call (765) 580-2456