Taking Driver's Education at Home
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For many teenagers, one of the most important experiences is getting behind the wheel of a car for the first time. Each year, teenagers spend hours preparing for the written exam, yet over 70 percent fail on their first attempt. In today's age of technology, it's no surprise that driver's education has become much easier by becoming widely available online. Just do an Internet search for taking driver's education at home and hundreds of websites will display. It's big business--and whether you're reading this for yourself or someone you know, make sure you understand exactly how it works.
How it Works
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Online driver's education courses are self-paced and customized to fit the regulations of the state where you live. Courses are usually interactive and may include a workbook, DVD, animated videos that are followed by actual test questions and quizzes. Practice permit tests are also made available to increase your chances at passing the actual exam in your state. Many companies will give you multiple opportunities to take the exam; others may only give you one. Once you complete the online course, you'll receive a certificate of completion that you will need to bring with you to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office.
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Cost
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The cost for online driver's education is fairly reasonable, depending on the state and the type of course. Many programs offer special deals, including cash back for referrals.
System Requirements
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As with any course offered online, you need a computer with Internet access or have access to one. Additional system requirements include Adobe Flash Player, Pentium III processor (or equivalent), 200 MB available on your hard drive and at least 250 MB of RAM.
Warning
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Despite the growing list of driver's education courses offered online, many states don't recognize them as an acceptable alternative to the course taught in the traditional setting of a classroom. Before enrolling in one of these online courses, check with your local DMV to see if your state approves the online format. You can also find this information on the website of the online driver's education course you are considering. If the online driver's education format is not approved in your state, you may still want to consider enrolling to supplement the classroom learning.
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