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| Should You Take Drivers Ed Online |
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| Written by Michelle Riley |
| Saturday, 09 August 2008 11:04 |
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What do the following activities have in common: ordering pizza, renting movies, checking your bank account, taking drivers ed..? They can all be done online! Taking drivers education on the internet can be a great option for the classroom-phobic or the super busy, but is it right for you? Read this article before you sign up - we've got lesson one for you right here. Who it's best for: If you like interactive learning and do best when you can absorb information at your own pace and schedule, you might just want to consider taking drivers ed online. The advantages are that the fees are usually cheaper than at a regular driving school, and you and your parents won't have to deal with the hassle of driving to and from class. One very important note: it's only if you live in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania or Texas that you can fulfill the 30 hour drivers ed requirement (for teens) online. As for those of you in the other 41 states: you're still required to do it the old fashioned way - find a driving school and sit through the required classroom time (don't worry, it's really not that bad!). But you can still sign up for an online course to qualify for an insurance discount or to purchase practice questions for the written test. There are even several companies that will refund your money if you don't get your permit on the first try! If you are interested in lowering your auto insurance rates (and who isn't..!?), completing an online drivers ed class can qualify you for a discount of up to 10% - and it doesn't matter where you live or how long you've been driving. But first, check with your insurance company to make sure they have a policy of rewarding drivers who take "safe driving" courses. What's not-so-great: Even if you can complete your state's drivers ed class requirement on the internet, it's important to know that online courses won't fulfill the driving instruction portion of it. Driving instruction consists of several (usually around 6) hours of behind-the-wheel, supervised drivers training. You can either hire an instructor just for this from a driving school, or have your parents teach you. Laws vary state-by-state, so make sure to check your driving manual for details. Since you set the pace for virtual drivers ed class, you'll definitely need some self-discipline to make sure you set aside time for the material. Everyone learns a bit differently, so this may not be the best option if you need a little push to stay consistently focused on your work. Even just 20 minutes a day might be enough, but if you find yourself too distracted by instant messages, online games, and MySpace, you won't get through the course. Ask yourself whether you might have an easier time learning in a more traditional classroom setting. So, have you decided to join the classroom-less revolution? If so, some final words of advice: do a little research before settling on an online course, just like you would with a real driving school. Check the web for reviews people may have written about the company, and search the Better Business Bureau's website (bbb.org) for their record. Good to go? Now get going and ace that class! About the Author: Want to obtain your drivers license? We've got you covered! Check out some time-tested tips and play a drivers ed game at http://www.driversed-game.com. Kindly provided by LJ-Marketing.dk You are welcome to use this article on your own website, if you include the link just before this text. |
| Last Updated on Sunday, 10 August 2008 13:59 |
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