Thursday, September 24, 2009

All About Drivers Ed And Your New Driver

By John Robertson

The more you and your fledgling driver know about drivers ed the better off the new driving experience will be. While once these classes were a simple elective to help round out a high school education, these classes are now considered mandatory by almost every school as well as almost every state. In order to receive a driver's license a student must be able to prove the completion of drivers ed as well as a specified number of hours of behind the wheel experience. Being able to verify this information is necessary in order to be given the driving tests.

Of course, drivers ed does more than just give your student the chance to take a driving test. It is just as much about giving every new driver a safe and well balanced experience to help prevent the rapidly increasing rate of new driver accidents. The first few years of a new driver's ticket to freedom will help determine whether or not they will be a careful and safe driver. By giving each child access to a well founded drivers ed class, we can be assured that the number of fatal accidents involving kids under the age of 18 will continue to decrease.

More children under the age of 18 experience some sort of driving mishap than any other demographic. Those under 21 are much more likely to experience an accident related to drinking or drugs than any other demographic. These statistics are scary and are part of the need for required drivers ed courses.

Many of the classes offer driving simulation courses that help a student develop accident prevention reflexes. Simulation monitors help students learn not just the rules of the road but how to react in the face of a potential accident.

The driving simulation machines are a great way for many students to understand how their reactions will affect them on the road. Learning how to respond quickly but safely in almost any kind of driving situation is pertinent to learning how to be a safe and expedient driver.

Whether your child receives their license upon the completion of the course or if they end up waiting a few years to allow for additional maturity the lessons learned in class are invaluable for a lifetime behind the wheel. Insisting that your child knows about drivers ed and engages in the class with the same enthusiasm as they do their other classes is one way to help keep them safe.

Unfortunately, it often takes a serious accident for a dangerous driver to change their ways. Drivers ed classes can help expose kids to the responsibilities associated with the privilege of being able to get into the car and cruise.

The roads are more congested and the speeds of driving are higher than ever. A driver's ability to navigate the roadways safely and appropriately has become increasingly imperative. As time goes on, the roads will continue to be more congested and learning how to navigate the roadways will become increasingly difficult. With speeders and aggressive drivers at an all time high, a good driving education is no longer an option. A good way to make sure your new driver is being more careful is to make sure they are all about drivers ed.

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