Learning To Drive: A Rite Of Passage

In modern western society a common rite of passage most youth will engage in at some point or another is learning how to drive an automobile. Often times this can come at a time in a teen and their parent's life that is marked with all sorts of strange, unique, and sometimes beautiful changes in their life. For the person learning to drive, this may mark a transition into what they perceive as adulthood, the proverbial 'learning to fly'. For their parents this may be equally marked with fear and anxiety over their young driver and his or her abilities and the inherent dangers of the road and this newfound freedom. This is why finding a skilled, licensed, and most importantly, trustworthy instructor for your kids while they are learning to drive is a necessity.

Often time's parents want to teach their children how to drive on their own. It gives them a sense of security knowing they are in the car with them and gain the most knowledge in a safe environment as possible. This is a great tool in helping those that would learn how to drive learn the basic of the road, as well as what is expected of them from their guardian while they are behind the wheel. Unfortunately, many states in the US require the student to learn from a licensed Drivers Education Instructor. This way the state is able to keep track of those that are learning and who is teaching them.

So as a parent or guardian of a would be driving school student, the best possible thing you can do for them is make sure they are getting the best possible instruction for the best possible price. Sometimes long hours of research are required to do just this but it is always worth it in the end. A few options with their pros and cons are listed below:

Education Through The School District

Many school districts offer in school driver's education. This is usually the most economical option.

Pros: Cost effective, peace of mind, usually daily/weekly reports of how your child is doing, safe

Cons: Usually takes about twice the amount of time as a private school, instructors are usually teachers that have many other things going on i.e.. less flexibility, worry about influence from your children's friends while they are behind the wheel, large class sizes, age limits/school policies.

Private Driving School

A licensed and bonded driving instructor that teaches classes through a private business.

Pros: Usually very timely, safe, licensed and bonded, you can pick your child's plan, (sometimes, this is something you need to ask about) small class sizes, more flexibility, no age limit, usually an emphasis on safe and courteous driving

Cons: Usually more expensive than School District education, (sometimes, again, this is something you need to ask about) larger class sizes

Private One-on-One Instruction

Hiring a private instructor to teach your young would-be driver.

Pros: Safe, usually very fast, much flexibility, no age limit, one-on-one attention

Cons: usually very pricey, missed social interactions/ input from others

Whatever option you chose; make sure you do your research. Ask as many questions as you can and weight the answers against each other and the needs of your would-be driver. Most importantly find a place that is a safe environment that will teach your child not only how to drive, but how to drive with courteously and defensively. Happy hunting!

For more information on Driving School Classes you can visit Independent Driving School. Independent Driving School is an Utah Driving School located in Spanish Fork, Utah.

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