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4 Reasons to Enroll in Driving School

More and more people who want to learn how to drive are opting to take formal lessons at driving schools. Sure, it may cost extra, compared to trying learn with a friend or relative, but the fact is driving school gives student many advantages that outweigh the minor issue of having to pay more.

Consider the following reasons:

It can calm the nerves

A big drawback of trying to learn how to drive by letting a friend or relative teach you is that you may have to endure jumpy nerves. Since your mom or best friend may not necessarily be trained to teach others how to drive, they can naturally be more nervous and probably won't be able to handle mistakes as well as a professional. This might cause you to lose focus and can increase the chances of mistakes.

In contrast, those who actually teach driving lessons for a living are trained to stay calm and collected. So even if you make a mistake, they'll be able to easily and carefully step into to steer you in the right direction. The cool and calm demeanor of driving instructors will allow you to concentrate on the road and retain knowledge more effectively.

You'll learn state-specific laws and get insider knowledge

A driving instructor's job doesn't stop with allowing you to maneuver the vehicle, it's also their job to orient you with the driving laws in your area. As you're sitting behind the wheel, be sure listen to all the technical rules and laws that your instructor is talking about. Retaining that knowledge will allow you to stay safer on the road, and it will help you do better on your written driving test.

What's more, sitting behind the wheel with your driving instructor will give you the chance to ask questions, so be sure to take advantage of the opportunity. These people have a lot of experience and probably have a lot of on the road stories to tell, so ask away. See if you can get tips and insider knowledge to help you pass the actual driving test and perform better when you're driving on your own.

You're insured

Enrolling in driving school gives you additional peace of mind because you won't be driving your own vehicle. So even if (knock on wood) you get into an accident, your parents' car would still be scratch free. What's more, you will most likely be insured as well, so you won' have to worry about too much upfront cost, in case unexpected situations suddenly arise.

Other drivers will be more likely to get out of your way

Official driving school cars usually have a plate number or sign stating that there's a student driver inside. This gives you a huge advantage because other drivers will be more understanding if you're driving too slow or are making mistakes. Other cars on the road will also be more likely to get out of the way and leave you be, if they see a sign that you're a student driver.

However, if you're driving the family car without any sign or indication that you're just a student, other drivers might not get the message and may just end up thinking that you're incompetent. This could lead to some bad vibes on the road, which if course is the last thing you want or need.

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