If you’re looking for a driving school to attend, there are a lot of factors to consider.
The cost of taking a course can vary from school to school, so it pays to do a lot of market research before trying to find a good driving school. Indeed, the school offering the lowest prices may not be the best option.
Take your time and go to visit the school before investing your money. Look for signs of investment, such as driving simulators, modern classrooms and well-maintained student cars. The cars should have some special features, such as passenger-side brakes for the instructor and a second rearview mirror for the instructor.
Then, be sure that the company is accredited. One of the main reasons for attending driving school is to lower car insurance rates. It would be wise to ask the owner before registering if upon completion would you receive a certificate that you could present to your insurance company.
The best driving school provides a combination of classroom instruction and real-world driving experience.
Learning to drive safely is not just a matter of getting used to the gas pedal and brakes, knowing how to park or simply following the speed limit. There should be courses on defensive driving, local traffic laws, basic vehicle maintenance and the privileges and responsibilities that accompany having a license.
A great tool for finding an accredited institution near you, visit Wannadrive and simply type in your Zip Code and click ‘Search’.
Good luck in finding what you are looking for and remember that driving is a privilege, not a right.