Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Driving Education in Omaha Since 1966
Cornhusker Driving has been a trusted name in driver education since our founding in 1966. Our team of certified instructors brings decades of combined experience in delivering comprehensive training programs tailored to both new and experienced drivers. We specialize in teen driving courses, permit test preparation, and insurance-approved driver education, utilizing a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on driving practice. Our instructors hold advanced degrees and specialized certifications, including Child Passenger Safety expertise, ensuring students receive the highest standard of training.We pioneered the Seat Belt Persuader, an innovative safety education tool now used nationwide. Through personalized instruction and a commitment to road safety advocacy, we have helped tens of thousands of drivers develop the skills and confidence needed to pass their driving exams. Our curriculum includes state-mandated requirements and practical training in our marked vehicles with passenger-side brakes. We maintain partnerships with local schools and offer flexible scheduling options to accommodate busy lifestyles while ensuring compliance with Nebraska DMV regulations.
Services
Teen Driving Course
Permit Test Preparation
Certificate of Completion
Seat Belt Persuader
Driver Improvement Program
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We provide 50+ years of continuous driver education experience since 1966
- Our instructors include certified Child Passenger Safety specialists
- We offer the innovative Seat Belt Persuader training technology
- All vehicles equipped with passenger-side brake systems for safety
- Insurance-approved programs recognized by Nebraska DMV
What people say
Patient and supportive
Gained the confidence
Passed my test
Professional instructors
Driving was a breeze
Services
Teen Driving Course
Our state-approved teen driving course combines 20 hours of classroom instruction with personalized behind-the-wheel training. Certified instructors teach traffic laws, defensive driving techniques, and practical road skills using specially equipped vehicles. The program meets Nebraska DMV requirements for driver's education and prepares students for their road tests through structured lesson plans and real-world driving scenarios.
Permit Test Preparation
This preparation service helps students master Nebraska's driving regulations through practice tests and manual study. We provide official DMV resources and targeted instruction to ensure comprehension of traffic signs, rules of the road, and safe driving practices required for the Nebraska permit exam.
Seat Belt Persuader
The Seat Belt Persuader is an interactive training device demonstrating seat belt importance. Designed for classroom use, this simulator creates a controlled experience showing the consequences of unrestrained movement during collisions. It serves as an effective teaching tool for students and safety professionals emphasizing proper restraint usage.
Driver Improvement Program
This 8-hour course addresses driving violations and point reduction for Nebraska drivers under 21. The curriculum covers defensive driving techniques, traffic law comprehension, and accident prevention strategies. Participants receive official certification for completing this state-approved program that can improve driving records through recognized point credit system.
Certificate of Completion
Upon finishing our driver education program, students receive an official certificate meeting Nebraska DMV requirements. This document qualifies for insurance discounts, serves as proof of training, and remains on file for three years. We provide duplicates for lost certificates through a simple request process maintaining official records for verification purposes.
People
Pat Venditte
Instructor
Doctor of Education with over 50 years of teaching experience, instructing more than 6,000 students in driver safety since 1966.
Anna Diederich
Operations Manager
Certified in Child Passenger Safety with extensive driver education experience, managing daily operations since 2014.
Jennifer Otten
Driving Instructor
Certified driver education instructor with 20+ years experience, teaching both in schools and with Cornhusker since 2018.
LaMon Marion
Senior Instructor
Driver's education instructor since 2000 with additional certification in senior citizen driving evaluations.
Larry Kirstein
Safety Mentor
38-year railroad veteran teaching specialized safety courses focusing on railroad and pedestrian crossing awareness.
Questions
Who can take the teen driving course?
Nebraska teens aged 14-17 with a valid learner's permit or school learner's permit can enroll in the program.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, checks, and money orders made payable to Cornhusker Driving School for course payments.
Does the course include insurance benefits?
Yes, completing our program provides an insurance discount certificate (availability depends on provider policies).
How do I obtain a duplicate certificate?
Send $15 payment to our P.O. Box with course year and email address for certificate reissuance.
What areas do instructors serve?
We serve Omaha metro areas including Bellevue, Papillion, Gretna, Millard, Elkhorn, and surrounding communities.
How does the driving portion work?
Students receive 5 hours of one-on-one instruction in our marked vehicles with passenger-side brakes and insurance coverage.
Reviews (4)
Samuel Yor
Apr 26, 2022
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I want to know if this company provides driving lessons for adults and foreigners. My mom is willing to learn to drive and her English is not good, could you help with that?
Dylan Herout
Dec 11, 2021
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I was taught by Mrs. Otten and she made it very easy to learn. i didn't know a whole lot about it to start but she helped me with anything i needed!
WolfKid
Oct 27, 2021
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I was a fresh driver and knew nothing about driving. My driver instructor ( Mrs. Otten ) built me the confidence and knowledge about driving and I could not have done it without her. She taught me all the little details I need to pay attention to on the road and about the car, taught me the correct ways to drive, and so much more that helped me pass my test and be a more confident driver
E. Lp
Aug 21, 2021
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The classroom portion was really good. Anna is a great teacher. Tony is very degrading. there's a nicer way to correct someone. If you get him you're kinda screwed. I left the car sobbing and scared to drive yay! Good luck tho.
