Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Omaha, NE
At Cornhusker Driving, we have dedicated ourselves to excellence in driver education since 1966. Our team of experienced instructors is committed to shaping responsible and skilled drivers through comprehensive classroom instruction and hands-on driving training. We prioritize safety and confidence-building, ensuring students are well-prepared for real-world driving challenges. Our program includes 20 hours of classroom learning and personalized driving sessions using our insured, marked vehicles. We offer convenient home pickup services within specific areas and flexible scheduling to accommodate busy lifestyles.Our graduates receive a Certificate of Completion that may qualify for insurance discounts. We also innovate with tools like the Seat Belt Persuader to enhance road safety education. With decades of combined experience, our instructors bring expertise in driver training, child passenger safety, and senior driver evaluations. We maintain rigorous standards to ensure compliance with state requirements and prioritize student success through practice and dedication. Our legacy of trust and quality education continues to make us a leader in driver training across Nebraska.
Services
Teen Driving Course
Driver Improvement Program
Seat Belt Persuader
Insurance Certificate
Home Pickup Service
DMV Waiver Testing
Senior Driver Evaluation
Child Passenger Safety
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- We offer 50+ years of driver education experience with certified instructors.
- Our program includes home pickup services within Bellevue, Papillion, and Gretna areas.
- We provide insurance discount certificates upon course completion.
- Our Seat Belt Persuader tool enhances safety education with interactive learning.
- We administer DMV waiver tests to skip additional DMV testing requirements.
What people say
Patient and supportive instructors
Gained confidence
No further testing required
Insurance discount certificate
Home pickup convenience
Services
Teen Driving Course
Our state-approved teen driving program combines 20 hours of classroom learning with personalized driving instruction. Students use our insured vehicles with passenger-side brakes for safety. The course prepares teens for DMV testing through comprehensive training that may qualify for insurance discounts.
Seat Belt Persuader
This interactive educational tool demonstrates seat belt importance through immersive experiences. Designed for schools and safety programs, it helps students understand crash forces through controlled simulations. Available for purchase to enhance road safety education initiatives.
Driver Improvement Program
An 8-hour in-person course addressing point revocations for underage drivers. Teaches safe driving practices and offers potential insurance benefits. Located at our Omaha training facility with flexible scheduling options available.
DMV Waiver Testing
We administer official DMV waiver tests to help students avoid additional DMV visits. Completing our course allows students to skip DMV testing (except eye exams) when obtaining their operator's permit.
Child Passenger Safety
Certified instruction on proper child restraint systems and safety practices. Taught by specialists with expertise in child passenger protection and vehicle safety equipment usage.
People
Pat Venditte
Founder/Instructor
Doctorate in Education with 50+ years experience teaching 6,000+ students. Specializes in driver safety curriculum development and multi-generational training programs.
Anna Diederich
Operations Director
Certified driver educator and child passenger safety specialist. Manages daily operations while teaching classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction since 2014.
Jennifer Otten
Lead Instructor
20+ years teaching experience in Kansas and Nebraska. Combines elementary music education with driver training expertise to create engaging learning environments.
Joe Venditte
Senior Instructor
Military and law enforcement background with advanced degrees in organizational management. Specializes in defensive driving techniques and safety protocols.
Larry Kirstein
Safety Specialist
Former railroad dispatcher with 38 years industry experience. Focuses on railroad crossing safety and pedestrian awareness training for new drivers.
Questions
What does the teen driving course include?
The $495 course includes 20 hours classroom instruction and 5 hours of driving lessons in our insured vehicles.
How do I schedule driving lessons?
Instructors schedule sessions during classroom time and offer flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Can I get insurance discounts after completing the course?
Yes, we provide a Certificate of Completion that may qualify for insurance discounts.
What areas do you serve for home pickup?
We offer home pickup in Bellevue, Papillion, Gretna, Millard, and Elkhorn areas.
How long do I have to complete driving sessions?
All driving must be completed within 90 days after finishing classroom instruction.
