How to Choose a Driving School

If you or one of your children need to learn how to drive, attending a driving school can be a great way to not only learn the rules of the road, but may also help lower your car insurance rates.

Driving School Basics

Driver education courses and 60 hours of driving practice are required for all new drivers in the United States, along with six months with a learner's permit. Oftentimes, the easiest way to go about attending such courses and getting time on the road with a driving instructor is by signing up with a driving school.

Driving courses usually span anywhere from six to eight weeks. When comparing driving schools pay attention to cost, the quality of cars offered for practice and who the driving instructors are. Some schools have off-duty police officers as instructors.c

Ask Around

If you know of anyone who has gone through a driving school or has a child who has graduated from driving school recently, ask them about their experience. Try to get several recommendations if possible so you can then compare them yourself.

Go Online

There are a plethora of driving schools that now advertise on the web. Do a web search for driving schools in your area to get an idea of potential pricing options. You can also go straight to the Automobile Association of America's website (AAA) and perform a search through this respected organization.c

Check Accreditation

To make sure attending a driving school will help reduce your insurance rates, the school must be accredited. Contact your state's Department of Motor Vehicles before signing up for a particular driving school and be sure the school of your choice meets the necessary requirements.

Compare

After you have a substantial list of driving schools, call or visit to determine if they are a good fit. You may want to consider the following questions before making a decision:

1. How long has the school been in operation?

2. Have complaints regarding the school been registered with the Better Business Bureau?

3. Does the school provide vehicles for instruction or will you need to provide you own?

4. How long is the driver's education course?

5. What course materials does the school use and are they up-to-date?

6. What is the average class size?

7. Is the school clean and orderly?

8. Do you feel comfortable with the school and staff?

9. Are classroom sessions integrated with road sessions?

10. What is the school's refund policy? Class make-up policy?

11. Does the school display the AAA logo, indicating it has been thoroughly reviewed?c

Once you have your questions answered, choose the school that fits you best.

How to Choose a Driving School

Driving School Basics

Ask Around

Go Online

Check Accreditation

Compare

References

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