Okay - what's the purpose of driver's ed?

<p>My parents want me to learn to drive in two years. And they want me to take driver's ed (even though it isn't necessary for a license). I want to delay it for as long as possible. So I came across this thread on online's driver's ed. It's said to only last a week. Is there some sort of exam you have to pass for driver's ed? If so, can't you self-study driver's ed like you self-study an AP? :p</p>

<p>There's supposed to be this sort of instructor who stops you if you make a mistake. It's procedural knowledge, not episodic/semantic knowledge. Procedural learning is a lot different from episodic/semantic learning. If that is the case - then what is to stop people who don't take driver's ed in RL from getting into accidents? </p>

<p>And just how long does it take for you to get a license anyways? I'm in a critical situation right now. I want to waste as little time as possible on this, since I don't need a car and have too many issues with anxiety to really trust myself behind the wheel.</p>

<p>You have to see what the regs are for your state. In CA, we can take an online class and then take the written test for the permit. After that, we need to take RL behind the wheel training. </p>

<p>I am signed up for a RL rules class later this month but am thinking if I want to do the online class instead. Still mentally debating this.</p>

<p>You know, I would be able to answer all your questions..............</p>

<p>but I got kicked out of drivers ed</p>

<p>In PA, you dont' have to take driver's ed. My dad's a really good driver,so he taught me. However, driver ed's good for the driver's test, but you dont need it to drive in real life. For example, my dad never told me to stop at a stop sign for 3 seconds, so i failed the first time i took it. But in reality, NOBODY stops at the stop sign for 3 secs.</p>

<p>But I think driver's ed is a scam to get money. Unless you rparents aren't good drivers.</p>

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After that, we need to take RL behind the wheel training.

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<p>I see. Do you need a class for that? Do you need to pay money for that?</p>

<p>I'm thinking of just self-studying driver's ed then (since that's a test - so it's semantic knowledge, which is self-studiable). Are there any good books for self-studying driver's ed? Procedural/tacit knowledge isn't as self-studiable, and I might need help for that.</p>

<p>You ask what's to stop those in a certain kind of training from getting in an accident? I'd say "nothing" But I'd add that any kind of learning, even if it overlaps with other kind of learning can be useful. Even if 90% of what one instructor covers is info already known, the other 10% might be useful. Having afuller package of knowlege might help an individual gain confidence, and might help one to be better behind the wheel.</p>

<p>In Ohio, we are required to take Drivers Ed classes (8 classes, 3 hours each) then "in cars" which is where we have to drive with an instructor in the car (4 lessons, 2 hours each).</p>

<p>You must check your own state requirements about the required classes, behind-the-wheel driving, night time driving, etc. Looking at the Washington state licensing requirement home page, a traffic safety course is required.</p>

<p>But let's say you live in a state that doesn't require any type of driver's ed. You might get a deduction on your car insurance for taking driver's ed.</p>

<p>states want ur money
its all a scheme
nething as logical as driver's ed, they want u to pay
damn communists</p>

<p>bah. Can I just read something unrelated to the course while it's in session? I'll just bring my real analysis and neurobiology books</p>

<p>Everyone was more or less asleep in my drivers ed class. The information is very easy and spoon fed to you. Different states have different rules about what is required to get a license.</p>

<p>Taking driver's ed usually lowers your auto insurance.</p>

<p>My school has 2 sections of drivers' ed every quarter. 1/4 a credit for the class (drivers' ed + 40 hrs. of recorded practice is required in VT), so one can take it for free if there's time in the schedule.</p>

<p>In MI, we have to take it. So that's the point. Maybe you don't if you are over 18 though. You just have to pass the written and road tests.</p>

<p>in nj, u can get ur liscnese without takign drivers ed( my private school doesnt offer it)</p>

<p>u just study the manual and take the written exam-- then the state requires u to do 6 hours with an instructor who then issues u ur permit. after 6 months or when u turn 17 u go to a testign center and take a road test. if u pass the ur a licsenced driver like i am :) :) ( it was only last week.. give a girl a break)</p>

<p>soemtimes insurance can be really really reduced between your gpa and drivers ed though.. its worth thinkign about</p>

<p>every single state is different though</p>

<p>I didn't take drivers ed. I read the drivers manual through, took my written test, got my permit, learned to drive with my parents and grandparents, practiced over the summer while waiting to hit the age limit, took the test, and got my license.
so much easier (and cheaper) than taking driver ed.</p>

<p>If you take drivers ed here (AB, Canada) you get a reduction in your insurance. I took my drivers ed in class over three days (9AM to 4PM) during spring break of my junior year. Probably the most boring three days of my life, but at least it was over quickly. The in-car lessons are worth it though, take a few of those. It helps prep you for the test because you're driving with somebody who isn't your parents.</p>

<p>since we both live in washington, i can tell you that drivers ed is mandatory if you want to get your license before you turn 18. you also need to have your permit for 6 months. at my drivers ed class, we did about four hours of class a week and five hours of driving overall. oh, and washington does not accept any online drivers ed courses.</p>

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since we both live in washington, i can tell you that drivers ed is mandatory if you want to get your license before you turn 18. you also need to have your permit for 6 months. at my drivers ed class, we did about four hours of class a week and five hours of driving overall. oh, and washington does not accept any online drivers ed courses.

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<p>I'm planning on doing it after 18 though (is that uncommon these days? A LOT of early entrance students here delay getting their license until college graduation - and they're already past 18 by that time) - so is it still mandatory for me?</p>

<p>no, drivers ed is not mandatory if you get your license after you turn 18. i would check the dol website about the permit though...i know you need to have one for 6 months if you get it before you turn 18 but i dont know about after 18. it doesnt seem like you would need to have a permit but i would check to make sure. it would be unfortunate if you went to get your license and found out you had to wait another six months.</p>