Drive With Cops
Urbandale, Iowa
General Info
Drive With Cops educators are active or retired Police Officers. As Police Officers, traffic enforcement is a fundamental, yet important function of our role. Having this unique experience allows us to pass on our knowledge of traffic laws, driving tactics, and provide real-life examples of how poor driving tactics result in a range of consequences from minor to tragic.
Reviews
may cristina
30 Jun 2025
REPORT
I saw the introduction of this school on the Internet, and I wholeheartedly sent my children to this school to learn driving. I arrived here at 8:25 this morning. Google Maps showed that the school wa...
I saw the introduction of this school on the Internet, and I wholeheartedly sent my children to this school to learn driving. I arrived here at 8:25 this morning. Google Maps showed that the school was open from 8:00 to 18:00, but the door was locked and not open. I could only call to find out. A lady answered the phone. I told her that I wanted to enroll my 18-year-old and 15-year-old children for driving lessons. My children have passed the written test at the DMV and obtained driver's licenses. She asked me if my children can drive? I answered, "The children don't know how to drive, but they know how to operate the car. They can learn by watching me drive. They can tell the functions of the car operating parts, but I don't dare to let the children drive directly, so I want to send the children to this school to learn how to drive." I expressed so sincerely, I didn't expect the lady to answer me like this. She said, "You have to teach your children how to operate a car and practice on the road for ten hours before sending them to school to learn." I saw the brake pedal and the gas pedal in the passenger seat of the teaching car at the school gate, so I asked her: "Don't the children come to school to learn how to drive, use your school's safe car to learn how to drive, and then I use my car to accompany them to practice for more than 30 hours? Is that right?" She answered me that it was not, and she wanted me to teach the children how to drive before sending them to school. This answer confused me. If I taught the children to drive, why did they come to school to learn? She said that the online course and driving practice only took six hours in total. I saw the 30-hour online course recommended by the Iowa DMV at AAAA, and you can sign up for it online. As for how the children learn to get a driver's license, I was conflicted after talking to this lady.
Ericka Andersen
6 Feb 2025
REPORT
My oldest daughter just completed the Winter course and loved it. With both classroom time and drive times, the program covers great, real-world material to prepare our young drivers to be defensive a...
My oldest daughter just completed the Winter course and loved it. With both classroom time and drive times, the program covers great, real-world material to prepare our young drivers to be defensive and cautious on the road. Instructors were personable, approachable, and funny, making the classroom interactive, enjoyable, and relatable. Scheduling was tricky since the session started over Christmas and New Year’s break, but the flexibility and dedication by Terry was fantastic to get the group through it successfully. As a parent, the communication by the administration of the program was responsive and thorough in replies, making sure parents understood and stayed informed along the way. 10/10, would absolutely recommend to parents of new drivers!!
Mike Thomas
14 Jan 2025
REPORT
Never heard of Drive With Cops till this evening. Trucker here traveling east just before Clive. I was going the speed limit and had a car just barely making their way down the side of me. Looked down...
Never heard of Drive With Cops till this evening. Trucker here traveling east just before Clive. I was going the speed limit and had a car just barely making their way down the side of me. Looked down to see the name and realized a cop is teaching the students to speed, hangout beside a truck for long periods of time, then gave me 2-3 car lengths of following distance to immediately slow down and catch the next exit. There is not one thing in those actions I would want a young student driver learning. Teach them right and maybe the roadways wouldn’t be such a dangerous place. Thanks DWC-5 appreciate you!
Colette C.
2 Jul 2023
REPORT
We could not be more pleased with the experience our child had at Drive with Cops! Our child has some emotional and learning challenges and did struggle a couple times during class, but they worked wi...
We could not be more pleased with the experience our child had at Drive with Cops! Our child has some emotional and learning challenges and did struggle a couple times during class, but they worked with him, did not make him feel bad or less than, and ultimately helped him to be successful in the class. Communication is outstanding. Terry is so kind, helpful, and very patient with parents who are not from Iowa and do not understand the weird rules for getting your license here. :) You do have to book the class early because they fill up FAST (for good reason). We booked almost a year in advance, and it was worth every penny!!
Lindsey
19 Apr 2021
REPORT
My daughter graduated from both Drive With Cops and then later Street Smarts (Roosevelt HS location in Des Moines). She definitely preferred Street Smarts! Both schools had nice, patient instructors b...
My daughter graduated from both Drive With Cops and then later Street Smarts (Roosevelt HS location in Des Moines). She definitely preferred Street Smarts! Both schools had nice, patient instructors but the biggest difference between the two was the drive time experience.
Drive with Cops never challenged her on the drives. They didn’t take her on the interstate or downtown (she was more than ready for it, mature & confident). For some reason the instructor played it safe and most the drives were basic roads and parking lots! When I emailed Drive with Cops at the halfway point to express my concern about the lack of different driving situations for her drive time, they said they don't go downtown and as far as interstate driving that it's up to each officers discretion. So needless to say, after she graduated there, I just felt more comfortable if she also did another school.
Street Smarts was very, very thorough. You really felt like you got your moneys worth and that your kid got the most experience possible. They had a lot of checkboxes to mark off and my daughter was downtown and on the interstate for most of her drives. I really felt like as a parent, Street Smarts prepared my daughter better and gave her way more experiences..
Garrett Carlson
25 Apr 2018
REPORT
Everyone is so nice here! They keep it fun and interesting by teaching us how to drive and the rules of the road through story telling and experience.
Drive With Cops is so much fun, and I recommend ...
Everyone is so nice here! They keep it fun and interesting by teaching us how to drive and the rules of the road through story telling and experience.
Drive With Cops is so much fun, and I recommend it over all other drivers ed programs. The drivers and classroom teachers are all very nice and fun, I cannot stress that enough!
Dave Den Adel
8 Mar 2018
REPORT
My daughter took drivers education with these guys. Top notch training. Professional and friendly instructors. To be honest though, my daughter drives like she is running from the cops. 🚔🚔🚔🚨🚨🚨
Marie Lane
15 Dec 2017
REPORT
My 16-year-old son just completed drivers ed at Drive with Cops. They do a fantastic job with kiddos on the autism spectrum. They were very welcoming, took time to talk over my concerns, provided advi...
My 16-year-old son just completed drivers ed at Drive with Cops. They do a fantastic job with kiddos on the autism spectrum. They were very welcoming, took time to talk over my concerns, provided advice and updates, and even gave me a tour before we signed up. Many of the instructors are in law enforcement, and my son really enjoyed the program. I would give this program 20 stars if I could. The owners care deeply about the program and are doing this for all the right reasons.
Angi Sanabria
18 Aug 2017
REPORT
Fantastic, patient, and just all around great people. So thankful for their help in the process to get a driver's license.
Madelyn Barten
4 Aug 2017
REPORT
Absolutely amazing!! Learned so much and had fun doing it!
denis elkaz
3 Feb 2017
REPORT
By far the best drivers ed program
Jerie Jacobson
26 Nov 2016
REPORT
This program is amazing for any driver of any age or experience level! The people from the front desk to the instructors are so personable and really know how to make you become a better, safer driver...
This program is amazing for any driver of any age or experience level! The people from the front desk to the instructors are so personable and really know how to make you become a better, safer driver. They took our novice son with a traumatic traffic experience into a confident, safe driver in just 6 short weeks! Don't waste your money on any other driver's education program than Drive With Cops! This was so worth every penny!!!!
Kane Kesterson
20 Oct 2016
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Melinda Jarman
27 Mar 2016
REPORT
This program was fantastic! I learned so much both on the road and in the classroom, and I thoroughly enjoyed the program. Both the teachers and cops were very inspirational, just like educators shoul...
This program was fantastic! I learned so much both on the road and in the classroom, and I thoroughly enjoyed the program. Both the teachers and cops were very inspirational, just like educators should be :) They seemed legitimately interested in ensuring each and every student was learning over the course of the class. Whenever I had a question, they were willing to answer it. Besides making sure we were learning, they made sure it was fun too! Because of the teaching style, I feel very educated on Iowa law and feel confident to take to the roads on my own now. I cannot thank the staff enough! I would definitely suggest this program if you want a quality education that is both fruitful and enjoyable!
Karen Temple
15 Mar 2016
REPORT
Great program and great instructors. I recommend teens take the driving class from "Drive with Cops" - excellent training from those who know the rules & practical realities of driving the best.
Kar...
Great program and great instructors. I recommend teens take the driving class from "Drive with Cops" - excellent training from those who know the rules & practical realities of driving the best.
Karen
March 14, 2016
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Drive With Cops
Urbandale, Iowa
General Info
Drive With Cops educators are active or retired Police Officers. As Police Officers, traffic enforcement is a fundamental, yet important function of our role. Having this unique experience allows us to pass on our knowledge of traffic laws, driving tactics, and provide real-life examples of how poor driving tactics result in a range of consequences from minor to tragic.
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-18:00PM
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12p
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Reviews
may cristina
30 Jun 2025
I saw the introduction of this school on the Internet, and I wholeheartedly sent my children to this school to learn driving. I arrived here at 8:25 this morning. Google Maps showed that the school wa...
I saw the introduction of this school on the Internet, and I wholeheartedly sent my children to this school to learn driving. I arrived here at 8:25 this morning. Google Maps showed that the school was open from 8:00 to 18:00, but the door was locked and not open. I could only call to find out. A lady answered the phone. I told her that I wanted to enroll my 18-year-old and 15-year-old children for driving lessons. My children have passed the written test at the DMV and obtained driver's licenses. She asked me if my children can drive? I answered, "The children don't know how to drive, but they know how to operate the car. They can learn by watching me drive. They can tell the functions of the car operating parts, but I don't dare to let the children drive directly, so I want to send the children to this school to learn how to drive." I expressed so sincerely, I didn't expect the lady to answer me like this. She said, "You have to teach your children how to operate a car and practice on the road for ten hours before sending them to school to learn." I saw the brake pedal and the gas pedal in the passenger seat of the teaching car at the school gate, so I asked her: "Don't the children come to school to learn how to drive, use your school's safe car to learn how to drive, and then I use my car to accompany them to practice for more than 30 hours? Is that right?" She answered me that it was not, and she wanted me to teach the children how to drive before sending them to school. This answer confused me. If I taught the children to drive, why did they come to school to learn? She said that the online course and driving practice only took six hours in total. I saw the 30-hour online course recommended by the Iowa DMV at AAAA, and you can sign up for it online. As for how the children learn to get a driver's license, I was conflicted after talking to this lady.
Ericka Andersen
6 Feb 2025
My oldest daughter just completed the Winter course and loved it. With both classroom time and drive times, the program covers great, real-world material to prepare our young drivers to be defensive a...
My oldest daughter just completed the Winter course and loved it. With both classroom time and drive times, the program covers great, real-world material to prepare our young drivers to be defensive and cautious on the road. Instructors were personable, approachable, and funny, making the classroom interactive, enjoyable, and relatable. Scheduling was tricky since the session started over Christmas and New Year’s break, but the flexibility and dedication by Terry was fantastic to get the group through it successfully. As a parent, the communication by the administration of the program was responsive and thorough in replies, making sure parents understood and stayed informed along the way. 10/10, would absolutely recommend to parents of new drivers!!
Mike Thomas
14 Jan 2025
Never heard of Drive With Cops till this evening. Trucker here traveling east just before Clive. I was going the speed limit and had a car just barely making their way down the side of me. Looked down...
Never heard of Drive With Cops till this evening. Trucker here traveling east just before Clive. I was going the speed limit and had a car just barely making their way down the side of me. Looked down to see the name and realized a cop is teaching the students to speed, hangout beside a truck for long periods of time, then gave me 2-3 car lengths of following distance to immediately slow down and catch the next exit. There is not one thing in those actions I would want a young student driver learning. Teach them right and maybe the roadways wouldn’t be such a dangerous place. Thanks DWC-5 appreciate you!
Colette C.
2 Jul 2023
We could not be more pleased with the experience our child had at Drive with Cops! Our child has some emotional and learning challenges and did struggle a couple times during class, but they worked wi...
We could not be more pleased with the experience our child had at Drive with Cops! Our child has some emotional and learning challenges and did struggle a couple times during class, but they worked with him, did not make him feel bad or less than, and ultimately helped him to be successful in the class. Communication is outstanding. Terry is so kind, helpful, and very patient with parents who are not from Iowa and do not understand the weird rules for getting your license here. :) You do have to book the class early because they fill up FAST (for good reason). We booked almost a year in advance, and it was worth every penny!!
Lindsey
19 Apr 2021
My daughter graduated from both Drive With Cops and then later Street Smarts (Roosevelt HS location in Des Moines). She definitely preferred Street Smarts! Both schools had nice, patient instructors b...
My daughter graduated from both Drive With Cops and then later Street Smarts (Roosevelt HS location in Des Moines). She definitely preferred Street Smarts! Both schools had nice, patient instructors but the biggest difference between the two was the drive time experience.
Drive with Cops never challenged her on the drives. They didn’t take her on the interstate or downtown (she was more than ready for it, mature & confident). For some reason the instructor played it safe and most the drives were basic roads and parking lots! When I emailed Drive with Cops at the halfway point to express my concern about the lack of different driving situations for her drive time, they said they don't go downtown and as far as interstate driving that it's up to each officers discretion. So needless to say, after she graduated there, I just felt more comfortable if she also did another school.
Street Smarts was very, very thorough. You really felt like you got your moneys worth and that your kid got the most experience possible. They had a lot of checkboxes to mark off and my daughter was downtown and on the interstate for most of her drives. I really felt like as a parent, Street Smarts prepared my daughter better and gave her way more experiences..
Garrett Carlson
25 Apr 2018
Everyone is so nice here! They keep it fun and interesting by teaching us how to drive and the rules of the road through story telling and experience.
Drive With Cops is so much fun, and I recommend ...
Everyone is so nice here! They keep it fun and interesting by teaching us how to drive and the rules of the road through story telling and experience.
Drive With Cops is so much fun, and I recommend it over all other drivers ed programs. The drivers and classroom teachers are all very nice and fun, I cannot stress that enough!
Dave Den Adel
8 Mar 2018
My daughter took drivers education with these guys. Top notch training. Professional and friendly instructors. To be honest though, my daughter drives like she is running from the cops. 🚔🚔🚔🚨🚨🚨
Marie Lane
15 Dec 2017
My 16-year-old son just completed drivers ed at Drive with Cops. They do a fantastic job with kiddos on the autism spectrum. They were very welcoming, took time to talk over my concerns, provided advi...
My 16-year-old son just completed drivers ed at Drive with Cops. They do a fantastic job with kiddos on the autism spectrum. They were very welcoming, took time to talk over my concerns, provided advice and updates, and even gave me a tour before we signed up. Many of the instructors are in law enforcement, and my son really enjoyed the program. I would give this program 20 stars if I could. The owners care deeply about the program and are doing this for all the right reasons.
Angi Sanabria
18 Aug 2017
Fantastic, patient, and just all around great people. So thankful for their help in the process to get a driver's license.
Madelyn Barten
4 Aug 2017
Absolutely amazing!! Learned so much and had fun doing it!
denis elkaz
3 Feb 2017
By far the best drivers ed program
Jerie Jacobson
26 Nov 2016
This program is amazing for any driver of any age or experience level! The people from the front desk to the instructors are so personable and really know how to make you become a better, safer driver...
This program is amazing for any driver of any age or experience level! The people from the front desk to the instructors are so personable and really know how to make you become a better, safer driver. They took our novice son with a traumatic traffic experience into a confident, safe driver in just 6 short weeks! Don't waste your money on any other driver's education program than Drive With Cops! This was so worth every penny!!!!
Kane Kesterson
20 Oct 2016
Melinda Jarman
27 Mar 2016
This program was fantastic! I learned so much both on the road and in the classroom, and I thoroughly enjoyed the program. Both the teachers and cops were very inspirational, just like educators shoul...
This program was fantastic! I learned so much both on the road and in the classroom, and I thoroughly enjoyed the program. Both the teachers and cops were very inspirational, just like educators should be :) They seemed legitimately interested in ensuring each and every student was learning over the course of the class. Whenever I had a question, they were willing to answer it. Besides making sure we were learning, they made sure it was fun too! Because of the teaching style, I feel very educated on Iowa law and feel confident to take to the roads on my own now. I cannot thank the staff enough! I would definitely suggest this program if you want a quality education that is both fruitful and enjoyable!
Karen Temple
15 Mar 2016
Great program and great instructors. I recommend teens take the driving class from "Drive with Cops" - excellent training from those who know the rules & practical realities of driving the best.
Kar...
Great program and great instructors. I recommend teens take the driving class from "Drive with Cops" - excellent training from those who know the rules & practical realities of driving the best.
Karen
March 14, 2016
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