The Best Defensive Driving Courses
Defensive driving courses typically target drivers seeking to make amends for a traffic ticket, whether to reduce points on a driver's license, secure auto insurance or retain a license, depending on their state's laws. Defensive driving courses aim to improve driving skills; thus,new drivers -- especially teenagers -- also take defensive driving courses even if they haven't received a ticket. Drivers can choose the best course for them from four types.
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Traditional Classroom
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Traditional classroom defensive driving courses are seminar-style classes wherein students usually earn their completion certificates in one afternoon or evening. An instructor leads the class in understanding safe driving laws and the legal and financial consequences of not obeying the law. Students can ask questions and participate together in learning.
Online
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Online defensive driving schools offer convenience since students can access them at home and at their own pace. Videos, cartoons and audio read-alongs make online schools engaging. However, downloads and Internet connection speeds can affect the student's actual time savings over attending a traditional classroom course. Also, the online method does not allow for questions or interaction with instructors.
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Comedy
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Comedy defensive driving schools are offered in both traditional and online formats. Because driving information can be dry, these schools employ comedians to teach the class with jokes and humor. Comedy schools cover the same material offered by traditional schools, either with a live instructor or through online video.
Teenager
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Because teenagers are four times more likely to crash their cars than older drivers, defensive driving schools especially for teens instruct students in how to control a car and how to avoid accidents. These classes cater to young, new drivers who have already completed initial driver training but are looking for specific training in defensive driving. Usually a full day in length, these courses combine classroom instruction and actual driving lessons.
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