Four Steps To Finding The Best Driving School
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Drivers ed class is a big rite of passage during your teen years - one that you have to undertake before you can zoom off in that hot ride you've been eyeing. (If you're over 18 years old, it's still a good idea to take one.. even though you aren't required to by law.) Now that it's become much less common for high schools to offer drivers ed classes to students, you're probably one of the many teens who need to look for a driving school.
Of course you'll want to choose a driving school that's within your budget and not too far from home, especially since you'll need to take gas fare to and from into account. But keep in mind that this is also an important investment towards your future driving safety. Many states will require you to take around 24-30 hours of classroom instruction and about 6 hours of on-the-road practice. So follow these four steps to find the best driving school for your time and money:
Step One: Make A List
First, find out what schools are nearby. Look through the yellow pages, search online, and ask friends for their recommendations. As soon as you've got a couple of places to check out, it's time to start narrowing down the list.
Step Two: Weed Out the Duds
It's important to call any driving schools you may be interested in to make sure they're accredited by your state's DMV (sometimes you can even find this out online). If they are, ask or check their websites to see what their prices and lesson packages are like - this should also give you some idea of how their customer service is. Pretty much like what you hear? Go ahead and schedule a tour. It is definitely worth the effort of checking out each place - you'll be spending a bit of time there, so make sure it's somewhere you like and feel at ease in.
Step Three: Size 'Em Up
On your visit, just observe the school. Ask yourself: do you feel comfortable there? Do they seem organized and helpful? Look for modern classrooms and student cars, classes that aren't too big, and up-to-date practice methods like driving simulators. The instructors should be knowledgeable and attend to each student's needs and questions. It's also a good idea to ask about the class curriculum, which should cover things like defensive driving skills and basic car repair. If the school doesn't meet all the requirements, keep looking until you've found one that does!
Step Four: Getting the Finances Straight
Now you may have found the perfect school, but what if tuition is a little too high? Try asking if they can offer you a "new driver" discount or an installment plan to break up the cost. Many driving schools are happy to do this, so there's no harm in asking. Keeping customers happy is a good school's first priority, so they shouldn't worry about bending just a little!
So that's all! Yes, of course choosing a random driving school in the phone book is much simpler and faster than following these steps, but finding the right one is definitely worth your time. Drivers ed will teach you the skills and maneuvers that will benefit you for as long as you drive, and that knowledge may even help save your life one day. Plus, wouldn't you rather enroll at a driving school that actually makes the experience fun, interactive, and useful?
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