One Way Driver Training – Drivers Education Classes for Iowa City and surrounding communities

Our Mission

To Keep You and Others Safe On Roads

Course Highlights

One Way Driver Training is the best driving school in Eastern Iowa. Gene Nelson (the owner and instructor) has over 20 years experience serving Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Kalona, Lone Tree, Marion, Mt. Vernon, Solon, Tipton, West Branch, West Liberty, Williamsburg, Wilton, and many more communities!

Gene offer students the opportunity to learn in a fun and relaxed environment with a patient teaching style. He incorporates hands-on experiences and guest speakers to provide for better knowledge retention and comprehension. When students leave the program they will be motivated to be responsible and disciplined drivers. They will understand responsibilities to themselves and others on the road, including the legal and personal consequences of using alcohol and drugs.

We use the Drive Right educational curriculum. Topics include:

The Driving Task

You Are the Driver
Signs, Signals, and Roadway Markings
Basic Vehicle Operation
Performing Basic Maneuvers

Being a Responsible Driver

Managing Risk with the Identify, Predict, Decide, and Execute (IPDE) Process
Effects of Driver Condition
Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Driving
Managing Distractions including cell phones and texting

Controlling Your Vehicle

Natural Laws and Car Control including speeding
Negotiating Intersections
Sharing the Roadway
Driving in Adverse Conditions
Handling Emergencies
Importance of seatbelts

Driving in Different Environments

Driving in City Traffic
Driving in Rural Areas
Driving on Highways
Buying and Maintaining a Vehicle
Planning Your Travel

Buying and Maintaining a Vehicle

Steps to consider when purchasing and insuring a car
Maintenance and repairs
Changing tires

Your License

What is needed in applying for your license
Steps of the Iowa Graduated Driver Licensing Program

$400

Summer Session

- Driver Education Instruction in 10 days
- 30 hours of classroom instruction
- 2023 Summer Break Session dates:
  August 4th through 18th.
- Classes will be run from 5:00 to 8:00 pm each day.
- Travelodge meeting room, 2216 N. Dodge Street, Iowa City
- Driving schedules will be determined during the first class.
- Registration fee: $400

Over a thousand satisfied students since 1995

Satisfied Customer Feedback

I think it is a great quick and easy going class.

Elliot H.

One Way Driver Training was wonderful. You want the best when it comes to your daughter getting behind the wheel. Gene Nelson, the instructor/owner of One Way Driver Training, was extremely patient and understanding with my daughter. His 20+ years of experience was extremely helpful when it came to addressing and learning what is important. With our busy schedule, we really appreciated the flexible driving times.

David R.

Your driving instructions were easy to follow and it was very non-stressful.

Shannon K.

I was never stressed out while driving, the class was pretty easy going.

Michelle L.

Great class, awesome teacher. It was a good time… You’re the Man.

Mason M.

I liked the experience, and the way you ran this class. You’re really good at it.

Hannah W.