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6 Reasons You Should Learn To Drive With A Driving School

 

Driving schools, also known as driver’s schools, are institutions that offer driver’s education or driver’s training for a fee. Some of these schools are available locally, while others are operated online. They offer courses in driver safety, basic motor vehicle regulations and other driver information. These schools can be very beneficial as a driver gets the opportunity to gain experience before he gets his license. There are several reasons why one should get his driving education from a driving school.

Safety

In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary that drivers gain driving education from driving schools. There are certain courses that a driver must pass before he will be able to take the driving test. The instructor of the course will determine what course he will teach and how long it will take. In order to be prepared for the exam, a student must make sure that he has learned everything that he possibly can about safe driving.

Insurance

Some people think that insurance is optional but it is not. New drivers may want to get their driver education from driving schools as this will allow them to take an advanced pre-licensing course to ensure that they are financially covered for any accidents or traffic violations that they will cause while they are on the road. Insurance rates are based on the age of the driver, the type of car that they drive, and whether or not they have installed anti-theft devices. Driving schools are the safest way for new drivers to learn how to drive.

Knowledge

Driving schools provide their pupils with a variety of knowledge to help them be prepared for the road. When students complete the pre-licensing course, the school provides them with a knowledge test that can be taken again at home. In addition, drivers can choose to enroll in a formal driver’s education class that is provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles. Some of the knowledge learned in the formal class may be transferable to the driving schools. The formal classes also usually involve more safety techniques and advanced driving instruction.

Instructors

There are different types of instructors that driving in driving schools. The most common instructor types are those who are hired by a specific company and they work on a contract basis. The contract instructor typically teaches one class a week on a particular aspect of driving instruction for a certain period of time. In order to become certified, a driver must pass the state’s written examination, the seat belt exam, and the driving examination. Upon successful completion of the pre-licensing course, an instructor must sign a proof of certification card from the Department of Motor Vehicles. The 5-hour pre-licensing course is designed to prepare drivers for their first driver license and it may take several months before a student is able to take the test to receive his driver license.

Course Accreditation

Driving schools that offer new drivers lessons typically get their certificate of completion from either the Department of Motor Vehicles or the National Motorcycle Licensing Association (NMMA). Both organizations offer accredited programs. A driving instructor who gets his or her certificate from the NMMA is considered to have met the requirements of the state in order to be considered a valid driving instructor in New York. Any driving schools in New York that do not meet these requirements are not legitimate.

Continuing Education and Continuing Professional Development

Another way that driving schools demonstrate their commitment to safety and learning as they instruct others is by providing ongoing CE credits and CPE. The two are often used together, although some instructors do take their CPE during only one of the two classes. Either way, continued education helps to ensure that instructors are keeping up to date on the latest safety techniques, rules and regulations about driving, and other methods of ensuring safety. Continuing professional development helps to ensure that instructors can provide quality behind-the-wheel driving instructions to their clients.

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