You can get your driver’s ed on the internet. Hallelujah! That’s good news for both kids and parents, and it should be celebrated.
Driver’s education used to be an elective in high school. Because it required a lot of money to run, it was one of the first classes to be cut when school funds were strained.
Before the age of 18, you had to undergo a drivers education course to obtain a driver’s licence. In the absence of taking drivers education, your insurance would be excessively expensive. As a result, parents and teenagers took the plunge and hired private driving schools to educate their children how to drive. As a result, your parents had to pick you up and drop you off at school for driving practise. It was also quite expensive.
That’s when court rulings came in and forced various states to accept online driver’s education seminars as legitimate training. No more commuting to and from school on a regular basis. They’re also half the price.
Learning to Drive on the Internet
Several providers offer online driver’s education courses. To ensure that you and your child (or parent) get the best possible course, here are a few things to look out for:
If the course is allowed by your state, you’re good to go. You don’t want to squander your money on the wrong course because different states have varied driving laws.
- Make sure the certificate of completion issued by the course is accepted by the DMV.
- Verify that the course is specifically designed to teach juvenile drivers how to stay safe on the road. Defensive driving or commercial driving may be taught in some online driver’s education classes. A final reminder: double-check that you’re taking the correct course.
You may also wish to check out the course’s level of interactivity. Just facts and figures, or is there more to it than that? Or do you get pictures that help you prepare to be behind the wheel before you get behind the wheel? Are there situations in which you must address problems and come up with a plan of action? When you’re actively participating in the learning process, you’ll have more fun and learn more.
You may be able to take a free trial session from a vendor offering online drivers education to see whether it is right for you. You’ll discover that taking a drivers ed class online is a great way to get ready for your licencing exam and for driving in the real world.
Moreover, it will be less expensive than a regular driver’s ed course. No one has to drive anyone to or from school. Hallelujah!