Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Trusted Driving Education in Omaha Since 1966
Cornhusker Driving has been dedicated to excellence in driver education since 1966. Our team of experienced instructors brings decades of expertise in teaching safe driving practices to students of all ages. We offer comprehensive programs including classroom instruction, hands-on driving training, and specialized safety tools like the Seat Belt Persuader. Our instructors hold certifications from accredited institutions and maintain additional qualifications in areas like child passenger safety and senior driver evaluations. We prioritize personalized instruction, with flexible scheduling options and home pickup services for eligible students.Our curriculum is designed to meet state requirements while emphasizing lifelong driving skills. Graduates receive insurance discount certificates and DMV test waivers, streamlining the licensing process. With a legacy of training over 6,000 students, we combine traditional teaching methods with innovative safety education. Our commitment to road safety extends beyond the classroom through community outreach and partnerships. We maintain rigorous standards in vehicle safety, using marked cars with passenger-side brakes for all driving lessons.
Services
Teen Driving Course
Permit Test Preparation
Certificate of Completion
Seat Belt Persuader
Driver Improvement Course
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with decades of combined teaching experience
- State-approved curriculum meeting DMV requirements
- Personalized one-on-one driving instruction
- Insurance discount certificates for graduates
- Proven track record training over 6,000 drivers since 1966
What people say
Patient instructors
Supportive environment
Confidence building
Successful test results
Practical training
Services
Teen Driving Course
Our state-approved teen driving course combines 20 hours of classroom instruction with personalized driving lessons. Students learn traffic laws, safety protocols, and practical driving skills using our marked vehicles with passenger-side brakes. The program includes DMV test waivers and insurance discount certificates for graduates.
Permit Test Prep
We offer comprehensive permit test preparation resources including Nebraska DMV manuals and practice exams. Our instructors help students master road signs, traffic rules, and safe driving practices needed to pass their written exams and obtain learner's permits.
Certificate of Completion
Graduates receive official certificates meeting Nebraska DMV requirements for license testing. These documents also qualify drivers for insurance discounts, though acceptance varies by provider. We maintain records for three years and offer duplicate certificates for $15.
Seat Belt Persuader
This interactive safety device demonstrates the critical importance of seat belt use through hands-on experience. Designed for classroom instruction, it helps students understand crash forces and proper restraint techniques. Available for purchase to schools and safety organizations nationwide.
Driver Improvement Course
Eight-hour educational program addressing traffic violations and safe driving practices. Designed for drivers under 21 with point accumulations, this in-person course offers two-point credits toward license reinstatement while improving road safety awareness.
People
Pat Venditte
Instructor
Doctorate in Education with over 50 years teaching experience, certified in driver education since 1966, and trained over 6,000 students.
Anna Diederich
Operations Manager
Certified driver instructor and child passenger safety specialist managing daily operations since 2014 with prior marketing experience in sports events.
Jennifer Otten
Instructor
Certified educator with 20+ years teaching experience in Kansas and Nebraska, combining classroom instruction with practical driving lessons since 2018.
Joe Venditte
Instructor
Master's degree holder with diverse teaching background from elementary to adult education, bringing military and law enforcement perspective to driver training.
Larry Kirstein
Instructor
Former railroad dispatcher with 38 years industry experience, focusing on safety aspects of railroad and pedestrian crossings since 2018.
Questions
What's included in the teen driving course?
20 hours classroom instruction plus 5 hours driving lessons with certified instructors using our vehicles with passenger-side brakes.
Do you offer payment plans?
Full payment of $495 is due on first day of class with cash, check, or money orders.
How do I get a duplicate certificate?
Mail $15 payment with completion year and email address to P.O. Box 3463 Omaha, NE 68103.
What areas do you serve?
We provide home pickup services in Bellevue, Papillion, Gretna, Millard, Elkhorn, and surrounding areas.
Can adults take driving lessons?
While our primary focus is teens, we offer customized instruction for adult drivers seeking skill improvement.
Is the course DMV-approved?
Yes, our program meets Nebraska DMV requirements and includes test waiver eligibility for graduates.
Reviews (6)
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.
Maia Jaroch
Aug 03, 2021
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Anna the classroom teacher was really cool and kept things fun. My behind the wheel instructor Mrs. Otten was great and she was very positive when giving corrections. I learned a lot and I feel ready to drive.
Hello Itsme
Jul 24, 2021
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This driving school experience is pretty good. The teachers at this school are decent, kind people. Plus, the demo stuff they do is fun as well. The break times and periods feel reasonable as well. I definitely learned quite a bit from here. The only downside is that sitting in this room feels like sitting in an refrigerator.
