Kansas driver education with double the classroom time: two 8-hour days in class, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and pickup and drop-off anywhere in Johnson County. Start to finish in 4 to 6 weeks.
Why families choose us
Double the classroom time
16 hours in the classroom. We are the only licensed school in Kansas to provide double the state required hours.
Pickup and drop-off included
For the driving lessons we pick up and drop off your student anywhere in Johnson County: school, home, work or practice. No need to bring them to us, and no extra fees.
Taught by state certified instructors
All of our instructors are state certified driving instructors. Every car is a late-model Toyota Camry with dual brakes and dual mirrors.
Trusted for 28 years
We’ve taught thousands of Johnson County teenagers to drive.
How it works
Enroll online
Choose a session on the class schedule. A $150.00 deposit reserves your spot.
Two days in the classroom
Two 8-hour days, 8am to 4pm, in Leawood. A police officer, a railroad engineer and a semi-truck driver join the class to share their expertise, and students meet their driving instructor.
6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction
Driving lessons over the next 4 to 6 weeks, with pickup and drop-off anywhere in Johnson County.
Your certificates
A Certificate of Completion that Kansas students exchange for a driver’s license, and an insurance certificate, which may earn a discount depending on your carrier.
Cost
$575.00
- Includes 16 hours in class, 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction, and pickup and drop-off anywhere in Johnson County
- A $150.00 deposit reserves your spot; pay the balance later in the student portal
- The deposit isn’t refundable, but it can move to another session or student with written notice at least 72 hours before the first day of class
Requirements
- At least 14 years of age
- Adults must have a Learner’s Permit before taking the course
- Missouri residents must get a Missouri Learner’s Permit on their own before class; we can’t provide a certificate for it
- Proof of lawful presence, as required by Kansas regulations
Still not convinced? Compare us to other schools
Driver Education is not something to compromise on. In Kansas, a reckless driving ticket raises car insurance rates by about 33%, or $466 a year, according to The Zebra. Even worse, reckless driving can end in a fatality. Don’t swap safety for quick and easy. The money spent on Driver Education can save thousands on insurance costs and teach the rules of the road.
| School | Behind the Wheel, Inc. | Competitor 1 | Competitor 2 | Competitor 3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google review score | 475 reviews, 5/5 | 96 reviews, 4.8/5 | 416 reviews, 4.9/5 | 56 reviews, 4.3/5 |
| Classroom instruction | 16 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours | 8 hours |
| Driving instruction | 6 hours | 6 hours | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Years of service in Johnson County | 28 years | 19 years | 11 years | 7 years |
| Pickup and drop-off at school, home or work | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Total price | $575.00 | $460.00 | $420.00 | $545.00 |
| Cost per hour | $26.14 | $32.86 | $30.00 | $38.93 |
| Certificate for an insurance discount | Yes | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Yes |
Behind the Wheel, Inc. does not guarantee updated accuracy of information. Revised on 12/01/25.