Should You Take Online Drivers Ed?

What do the following activities have in common: ordering pizza, renting movies, checking your bank account, taking drivers ed..? They can all be done online! Taking drivers education on the internet can be a great option for the classroom-phobic or the super busy, but is it right for you? Read this article before you sign up - we've got lesson one for you right here.

The Pros:

If you like interactive learning and do best when you can absorb information at your own pace and schedule, you might just want to consider taking drivers ed online. The advantages are that the fees are usually cheaper than at a regular driving school, and you and your parents won't have to deal with the hassle of driving to and from class. One very important note: it's only if you live in California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Nebraska, Nevada, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania or Texas that you can fulfill the 30 hour drivers ed requirement (for teens) online.

As for those of you in the other 41 states: you're still required to do it the old fashioned way - find a driving school and sit through the required classroom time (don't worry, it's really not that bad!). But you can still sign up for an online course to qualify for an insurance discount or to purchase practice questions for the written test. There are even several companies that will refund your money if you don't get your permit on the first try!

If you'd like to lower your car insurance payments, call your provider to see if they have a policy of rewarding drivers who take defensive or safe driving courses. It doesn't matter where you live or whether you've already got your drivers license - completing one of these classes online can help you get up to 10% off your monthly rate.

The Cons:

Even if you live in a state that lets you take drivers ed online, keep in mind that an internet-based course won't take care of all the driving requirements you need to fulfill before you get your permit - you will still more than likely have to take several hours of actual, on-the-road drivers training as well. Depending on where you live, you can either sign up for driving instruction at a school, or have your parents teach you. Check your state's driving manual for specifics.

Take into consideration what type of learner you are: while online drivers ed may be a more convenient and flexible alternative to traditional class, don't think you can cut corners and skip the material! You'll need a bit of discipline to make sure you stay focused on the work, even for just 20 minutes a day. If you're too easily distracted by all the other cool stuff online like games, IM, and MySpace, you'll never finish the course. If you learn better in a structured classroom environment, then this option may not be for you.

And finally.. once you do decide to take an online drivers ed course, research the company you choose to make sure they're reputable: do a web search for reviews, or check their record with the Better Business Bureau (bbb.org). Now you're all set - good luck and safe virtual driving!

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