At Oregon Driver Education Center, we are passionate about keeping Oregon's roads safe for new and experienced drivers alike. We strive to reduce and eliminate the risks associated with driving through our nationally recognized risk management program. An established company since 1978, with over 2,000 students annually, ODEC provides drivers with the risk management tools needed to form lifelong safe driving habits.Oregon Driver Education Center is ODOT approved and certified by the National Safety Council.
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Oregon Driver Education Center (ODEC) has been the trusted name in driver education since 1987, providing driver and risk prevention training to both novice and professional drivers. ODEC is a leader in the driver education community, training over 2,000 students a year throughout the greater Portland and Salem areas.
There are several agreements parents and young drivers can make to reduce the likelihood of crashes. Never use alcohol or drugs before they get behind the wheel or allow the use of alcohol or other drugs in the vehicle. It is unreasonable to expect your child to behave differently than you do when driving or caring for a vehicle.
Has your child ever wanted to learn to drive, only to be told that they are too young? Or maybe they don't yet have their permit? Well those days are over! For the first time ever, ODEC is here with the chance for students to drive with our Early Driving Guided Experience (EDGE). While we cannot yet take students out on the main roads, we can provide them a safe environment, on a closed course, with professional training, and no permits required! How EDGE works: Sign your 12-14-year-old student up online (height requirements of 4' 10).
Reviews (11)
Bisrat Habtu
Oct 12, 2024
Isabelle Brennan
Jun 23, 2022
Tiyash Basu
May 25, 2022
As DMV drive tests were booked for months and my permit was about to expire soon, I booked a drive test with ODEC, after 2 different slots, a week apart, with a different third party testing business, were cancelled due to different reasons. There were a lot of slots available here within a couple of weeks and the booking was hassle free on a laptop, however I ran into issues while trying to book from my phone.
For some reason, the menu to select location and slots would not appear on my phone after reaching the correct page. Hence I have deducted a star as I tried multiple times and the menu just would not load on mobile. The website may not be mobile friendly for booking. I would recommend ODEC as everything related to the actual drive test went smooth.
My examiner, Jessica was professional. She answered all my 7-8 questions before the test, and then proceeded to administer the test in a calm and composed manner. I felt comfortable with Jessica even though I was initially a bit freaked out since I had never driven a Prius or seen this type of a car interior layout before. The stick was a toggle (after you put it in drive or reverse, it automatically comes back to its original position) and it was in front (where the ac/heat usually is) instead of the side, as it usually is in other layouts.
If you are a tall person, don't forget to adjust your seats till you are completely comfortable. Jessica gave directions with a lot of heads up and even when I did make mistakes she stayed calm and never showed any exasperation. She noted everything down and shared her feedback at the very end of the drive after parking was complete. People who cannot find slots with the DMV or are without a car, can consider testing with a third party business like ODEC.
Their 'student driver' cars in the Beaverton location were mostly Prius and Corolla. The car that I drove seemed to be well maintained. Its handling was fine, and the brakes and accelerator seemed quite sensitive. There was no rain when I took the test. Their customer service also seemed pretty proactive. I had booked an extra slot in the event that I failed on my first try.
I called up the customer service after I passed and they promptly cancelled my slot and issued me a refund. While I have not received a refund yet (takes a few business days), I have received confirmation emails of slot cancellation and refund issue. I will update my review if I do not receive my refund in a week or two. I would have given 5/5 had it not been for their website not being mobile friendly when it comes to booking slots. Update: Received my refund. Heads up to people who maybe booking multiple slots, they do deduct a $5 processing fee which is mentioned in their terms and conditions.
For some reason, the menu to select location and slots would not appear on my phone after reaching the correct page. Hence I have deducted a star as I tried multiple times and the menu just would not load on mobile. The website may not be mobile friendly for booking. I would recommend ODEC as everything related to the actual drive test went smooth.
My examiner, Jessica was professional. She answered all my 7-8 questions before the test, and then proceeded to administer the test in a calm and composed manner. I felt comfortable with Jessica even though I was initially a bit freaked out since I had never driven a Prius or seen this type of a car interior layout before. The stick was a toggle (after you put it in drive or reverse, it automatically comes back to its original position) and it was in front (where the ac/heat usually is) instead of the side, as it usually is in other layouts.
If you are a tall person, don't forget to adjust your seats till you are completely comfortable. Jessica gave directions with a lot of heads up and even when I did make mistakes she stayed calm and never showed any exasperation. She noted everything down and shared her feedback at the very end of the drive after parking was complete. People who cannot find slots with the DMV or are without a car, can consider testing with a third party business like ODEC.
Their 'student driver' cars in the Beaverton location were mostly Prius and Corolla. The car that I drove seemed to be well maintained. Its handling was fine, and the brakes and accelerator seemed quite sensitive. There was no rain when I took the test. Their customer service also seemed pretty proactive. I had booked an extra slot in the event that I failed on my first try.
I called up the customer service after I passed and they promptly cancelled my slot and issued me a refund. While I have not received a refund yet (takes a few business days), I have received confirmation emails of slot cancellation and refund issue. I will update my review if I do not receive my refund in a week or two. I would have given 5/5 had it not been for their website not being mobile friendly when it comes to booking slots. Update: Received my refund. Heads up to people who maybe booking multiple slots, they do deduct a $5 processing fee which is mentioned in their terms and conditions.
Rosanne
May 23, 2022
My examiner Kris was professional, made me feel at ease by chatting with me beforehand and giving me plenty of time to ask questions. He was patient and waited until I was ready to start the test. He didn't gave me much feedback, but I had a nearly perfect drive with him. The car was the same car I took my lessons with 1st learn to drive in, so that was helpful too. I would recommend ODEC to everyone - my experience with them was great!
Todd Tomlinson
May 23, 2022
What a great program! With COVID and the lack of drivers training programs in public schools we turned to ODEC for my daughter. She took private lessons and loved it. It built her confidence level to the point of where we feel comfortable with her behind the wheel. We also used ODEC for her DMV driving test and since she was used to the ODEC cars and was so well trained she passed the first time with flying colors. It was a great investment in our daughters driving future and would highly recommend the program to others. The picture is our daughter pulling out for the drivers test!
They Love Me
May 06, 2022
I. T.
Apr 24, 2022
I've had two teens go through this program and I have been very impressed with the teachers and in-car driving lessons. I'm thankful the kids have a chance to be better drivers and hopefully not be the cause of any future accidents. I wish EVERYONE was required to take drivers ed prior to getting a driver's license. The "distracted driving" lessons are worth it alone! Thanks ODEC for helping make Salem safer.
Amanda Blagden
Feb 13, 2022
Shan K.
Feb 06, 2022
ODEC was very professional. Easy Navigation in their site for Booking the appointment for the Driving Test. Once appointment done after payment there were regular remainder and on the date it was on time. The Test examiner made comfortable to start of the Test. And also very professional in giving directions. Made sure to cover all aspects of the driving during the time of testing which is really good and required for the driver to be aware off. Provided the feedback on the end of the Test. And Yes i did Pass the driving test :. Will recommend my friends to take class or driving test from ODEC.
Alex Cruz
Feb 04, 2022
I came here to take my driver's test because there wasn't any other state tests around for months. The website was pretty easy to use. I set my appointment for 9am on Valentine's Day. I followed the instructions they provided and I was met by Kris who was also my tester and I took my test in the car they provided, a Toyota Corolla or similar, and it went smoothly.
My proctor was able to give me instructions that didn't feel rushed or hesitated and that helped make the test feel like it was really about my ability to drive and not his ability to give instruction. If you're able to afford the premiums to get your license without all the wait of the state lines; I'd totally recommend this company. They're legit!
My proctor was able to give me instructions that didn't feel rushed or hesitated and that helped make the test feel like it was really about my ability to drive and not his ability to give instruction. If you're able to afford the premiums to get your license without all the wait of the state lines; I'd totally recommend this company. They're legit!
Conrad Eaton
Dec 19, 2021
Instructor was very professional and efficient. My appointment was at 10am and I was instructed to arrive 10 minutes beforehand. After reviewing some instructions, our test drive started immediately and was over before I knew it. The instructor gave me my results (pass!) and reviewed feedback with me as soon as the test vehicle was parked. I think the whole process only took 20 - 30 min.
