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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.
The Pros:
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.
For everyone in the other 41 states, you still have to fulfill your required class time in a classroom, but online drivers ed still has something to offer you: you can take a course to qualify for a car insurance discount, or to practice for your written test. Many companies will even give you a refund if you don’t pass the first time!
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.
The Cons:
Even if you live in a state that lets you take drivers ed online, keep in mind that an internet-based course won’t take care of all the driving requirements you need to fulfill before you get your permit - you will still more than likely have to take several hours of actual, on-the-road drivers training as well. Depending on where you live, you can either sign up for driving instruction at a school, or have your parents teach you. Check your state’s driving manual for specifics.
Take into consideration what type of learner you are: while online drivers ed may be a more convenient and flexible alternative to traditional class, don’t think you can cut corners and skip the material! You’ll need a bit of discipline to make sure you stay focused on the work, even for just 20 minutes a day. If you’re too easily distracted by all the other cool stuff online like games, IM, and MySpace, you’ll never finish the course. If you learn better in a structured classroom environment, then this option may not be for you.
So, to wrap up: if you do decide that online drivers ed is for you, make sure to choose a company that’s solid and reputable, just like you would in non-virtual life. Search the web for other people’s reviews, and check their reputation with the Better Business Bureau at bbb.org. Ready to get started? Best of luck, and don’t be late to class!
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