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Defensive Driving Schools: The Top 3 Things You Want to Look For

With the number of cars on the road ever increasing, more and more individuals are seeking advice from driving schools these days on how to keep themselves and others safe on the road. Some of the most common types of driving schools are those that focus their attention on defensive driving. What is defensive driving? Defensive driving has also been described as advanced driving. Defensive drivers have a greater understanding of the road as well as a better understanding of the ins and outs of driving. The goal is to avoid danger when those around you create negative conditions through driving incorrectly. What do you need to look for in a defensive driving school? Read more for the top 5 things you will want to keep your eye out on.

State Approval

One of the initial questions that you must determine when choosing a driving school, whether it is one that you physically visit or one that you attend online, is whether or not the school is approved by the state. Some online driving schools, such as I Drive Safely allows you to pick your state out of a drop down box and determine if the program is approved in the state.

Pricing

The second thing you will want to investigate in your endeavors to find the perfect driving school is the pricing of the program. Obviously, the defensive driving school that you choose will depend on the amount you wish to spend on the program. You will want to determine.

About the Schools

There are several things about the schools themselves that you are going to want to investigate before choosing a school. Lon Anderson and John Townsend offer in the Washington Post several different ways to determine if a program is right for you. The school should have certified instructors who should be licensed. There should also be plenty of classroom space. There should be 6 to 8 weeks of lessons with both classroom and in-car sessions. A great place to start, according to Anderson and Townsend is the DMV, MVA or the Better Business Bureau.

About the author:
John Mancini has been writing about defensive driving online and offline for a long time. Visit http://defensive-driving-courses.info or http://www.texas-defensive-driving-schools.net to read more about matters like defensive driving in Texas and defensive driving schools.
Article Source: http://www.Free-Articles-Zone.com







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