Wednesday, September 8, 2010

How To Select A Bothell Driving School


Time to learn how to drive. Ok. Here are some tips for the school selection process and basics regarding laws, kids and insurance.

Keep in mind driving is actually a very demanding prospect. It takes hundreds even thousands of hours of practice time.

There have been over the years bad driving school programs out there. Do your research.

Check into the quality of the instructors-State certified, and other advanced certifications. They must be trained in current rules and methods of driving.

Since Sept 30th 2005 a learners permit must be held for 6 months and 60 hours of practice. 100 hours is recommended.

The lesson plan should be scheduled out six to eight weeks. In car and classroom time should happen together.

Check for new vehicles and whether they can be used in the actual driving test and what the additional charge for this might be.

The local DMV may have a list of schools with their complaint records. You can also check with the Better Business Bureau.

Check for additional programs like those for seniors and defensive driving for all ages.

For kids the parents are the primary instructors, teach them well and give the utmost of time, their lives depend upon it.

Keep in mind that cellphone are restricted for all drivers unless in the case of a real emergency.

If you have a driving infraction it may go onto your driving record, possibly in the form of points. You can contact your DMV about how to get reduced or removed through taking a driving class at a Bothell driving school.