Frequently Asked Questions

Our virtual classes are pre-recorded by one of our instructors. The instructor will walk students through each lesson sharing ideas and pausing to provide commentary on videos and simulations. The Virtual Class portion of driver ed can be completed within 6 weeks. Each week, students are given a number of lessons to complete. Students have the entire week to finish these lessons. If students want to complete them all in one day, or one each day, they can! These benchmarks are in place to help students stay on track, so they don't fall behind. Homework will be assigned online and students are required to turn in all homework assignments at the end of each week.

Full Accredited Course Who is this course for? Meets Montana state requirements for teens 15 and under. Available to students 16 and older, including adults. What does the course include? 42 hours of online education. Learner’s test preparation. 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving. 6 hours of observation (required only for students 15 and under). How do students get their learner’s permit? Students will take the Montana state written test in person during this course. If they pass, they will receive their learner’s permit. Learner’s Test Prep Course Who is this course for? Students 16 and older who do not yet have their learner’s permit or license. What does the course include? 8 hours of online education to prepare for the Montana State Learner’s License Exam. Covers Montana driving laws, essential driving techniques, and road safety. Does this course include behind-the-wheel training? No, this course is online-only and does not include any driving instruction. Behind-the-Wheel Driving Sessions Who can enroll? Students 14.5 or older who hold a current learner’s permit or license. How are lessons scheduled? Sessions are scheduled by the hour. Options include 1-hour, 4-hour, and 6-hour packages. How much practice do most new drivers need? Most beginning drivers feel comfortable after approximately 6 hours of driving instruction.

To provide enough time for everyone, our sessions last 6-8 weeks. The standard knowledge will be learned in the first 6 weeks with the last two weeks available for behind-the-wheel driving sessions, if needed. Students under 16 are required by the state to complete 60 hours of driver education before they can apply for a Driver License. ​ *Students may finish the course in 6 weeks; however, we offer 8 weeks to factor in driving hours.

Behind the Wheel driving sessions can be booked by calling 406-300-1677. Online scheduling will be available in April. For the Full Accredited Course: Students under 16 will need to schedule six 2-hour driving sessions. During each 2-hour session, students will drive for 1 hour and observe another student driver for 1 hour. Students enrolled in this course who are over 16 are not required to participate in the six observation hours. For Adults: Adult drivers (16+) are required to have a Learner's License prior to scheduling Behind the Wheel driving sessions with Big Sky Driving School. If you don't already have a Learner's License, check out our Learner's Prep Classes!

For adults, the number of hours needed to pass a Driver License Test varies based on their experience. We want you to feel safe and confident out on the roads. Our goal is to help you get there. On average, most adults feel confident in their abilities after 6 hours of driving with our certified instructors. Some adults need more, and we are here to cater to your needs!