Douglas County Sherriffs office also offers a free class it is actually in 5 stages. One stage is in a classroom for 8 hours. Then theres the simulator, then the cone course, then the skid car, and also your required to take the defensive driving course through the county (15.00). It is not what the state requires that is totally different this program is just an 'extra'.... My son just completed the course and actually liked doing it... It takes several months because its in stages and they dont offer the classes every day...