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Why Choose a Driving School

2008-03-25T05:06:00.000-07:00

Driving is an art, and one need to learn it properly. There is no specific age for learning any art, same applies with driving. One can learn driving whenever he needs, or whenever he wants to try hands with own vehicles. Well, for learning driving properly according to the adopted standards, it is always better to join a driving course or driving schools.

Getting trained by an experienced professional or trained instructor will ensure that you receive the most accurate and standard driving training. It will train you for safe engagement in all facets of driving and vehicle control on today’s public highway. Since driving can be one of the most risky activities that many people can do, therefore professional driver’s training may be the most significant learning investment of their lives.

A good driving school will give you training and experience in uncommon situations, like emergency brake-and-avoid maneuvers, brake lock-up techniques, and recovering from getting your wheels off onto the soft shoulder of the road.

Need for Professional Training by Law

In Georgia, “Joshua’s Law” ensures that, all 16 years olds applying for a Class D driver’s license must complete an approved driver education course and complete a total of 40 hours of supervised driving training, among which 6 hours must be at night, with a parent or guardian’s sworn verification that these requirements have been met.

Professional driving training helps in getting early license too. But the case applies, only if you finish a driving course from recognized driver’s training school.

Approved Driver’s Training Courses

Approved drivers training courses ensures your success in Road Tests conducted by License Authority. There are several online driving training schools, where people can register themselves for online drivers training including online classroom sessions guided by expert professional driving instructors. These online courses are designed with Joshua’s Law in mind, and provide extensive approach of even very small but important aspects of driving.

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Begining Driving Session for Your Child

2008-03-24T01:51:00.000-07:00

Getting Ready, Starting, Placing the Vehicle in Motion, and Stopping

Driving is a very simple task to learn. In fact, for driving enthusiast, its an art to be mastered day by day. Learning to drive is always a hyped thing for novice people or teens. But this confusing looking task can be made easier with a few simple guidelines. A look at this sample tutorial introduces the new driver to the instrument panel, vehicle controls, and mirror adjustments.

Pre check: Prior to entering the vehicle, the student should check for fluid leaks, broken glass, etc. Check tire pressure, engine oil, radiator, and other fluid levels.

Getting familiar with vehicle: Enter the vehicle and review interior controls. Turn on the ignition switch and discuss functions of lights, gauges, and accessories. Ask your child to operate and explain all controls and to simulate monitoring the path ahead while operating the controls.

Proper Seating: Discuss how the proper seating position is essential for control of the vehicle. The driver should sit with his or her back firmly against the seat with at least 10 inches between the steering wheel and the driver’s chest. The air bag should point towards the driver’s chest. The top of the steering wheel should be no higher than the top of the driver’s shoulders. Adjust the seat to maintain heel contact with the floor to pivot the foot between the brake and accelerator pedals. Short drivers may need a seat cushion or pedal extenders to sit in a safe position at least 10 inches from the air bag.

Important Adjustments: Adjust the head restraint to align with the center of the back of the driver’s head. Adjust the inside mirror so that it frames the entire rear window and is the primary mirror for viewing traffic behind the vehicle. Adjust side mirrors to reduce side mirror blind spot and headlight glare from the rear.

After doing all above checks and adjustments follow these guidelines:

1. Begin driving training in a large, level parking lot free of obstacles.

2. Practice starting the vehicle and adjusting accessories.

3. If the vehicle does not have daylight running lights, turn on the low-beam headlights.

4. Press the brake pedal and shift to drive.

5. Ask the new driver to move the vehicle to different points in the parking lot using little to no acceleration.

6. Tell the driver to stop at designated lines. Focus on smooth acceleration and stopping.

7. Ask the new driver to drive around the perimeter of the lot and focus on push-pull-slide/hand-to-hand steering.

8. Coach the driver for different kind of stopping mechanism required under different driving circumstances.

9. Focus on continuous and smooth steering wheel movements into the turn, and returning (sliding) the wheel through the hands using the same smooth continuous movements until the vehicle is in the proper position in the lane.

10. Discuss the vehicle’s forward pivot point, which on most cars is even with the driver’s body. Coach your child to focus on looking at and steering towards a target in the center of your intended path of travel.

After continuous progress according to these guidelines and your dedicated support, you children will start getting pace of driving very soon. But before doing anything don’t forget to force your child to go through the vehicle owner’s manual before and during these sessions.

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Tips for Driving in Adverse Conditions

2008-03-20T14:14:00.000-07:00

Driver inattention is a primary cause of crashes. Distractions, such as interacting with passengers, talking on the phone, or adjusting the stereo system, are especially dangerous for young drivers. Limit distractions by pulling off the road to perform activities not related to the driving task.

Following is a list of common problems and guidelines to avoid them during driving:

Fatigue - Fatigue severely limits your reaction time and decision-making ability, and is caused by lack of sleep, the body’s circadian rhythm, and driving for long periods of time. Circadian rhythm is the body’s natural ‘downtime’, which for most people is between 1 and 5 p.m. and around your normal bedtime. To avoid fatigue, take breaks, keep the vehicle cool, and be aware of your ‘downtime’.

Glare: Sources of glare include headlights of oncoming or following vehicles, misaligned headlights, improperly loaded vehicles, a dirty windshield, paper on the dashboard, facing the sun at dusk or dawn, snow-covered landscapes, and traditional versus contemporary side mirror settings. To combat glare, wear polarized sunglasses during the day only, adjust sun visor as needed, keep windows clean, reduce speed, and look to the right-hand side of the road when meeting a vehicle with high beam headlights on.

Fog: During foggy conditions, reduce speed, use low beams, windshield wipers, and defroster/defogger and flashers if needed, and look for a safe area to pull off the road.

Heavy Smoke, Rain, or Snow: Reduce speed, turn on low-beam headlights, emergency flashers, and windshield wipers; make gentle steering, accelerating, or braking actions; be alert for stopped vehicles on the highway, and be prepared for wind gusts or strong steady crosswinds; turn on the radio to monitor weather and road conditions, and if possible, leave the highway.

Low water crossing: Nearly half of all flash flood fatalities are vehicle related, in severe rainstorms watch for flooding at bridges and low areas. Driving too fast through low water will cause the vehicle to hydroplane and lose contact with the road surface.

Strong wind conditions: Strong wind conditions create a problem called buffeting. This condition occurs on bridges, through mountain passes and ravines, and when being passed by large trucks. Reduce speed, check traffic, be prepared to steer windward, and counter steer in the direction you want the vehicle to go.

Changing traction conditions: Traction or adhesion is the grip the tires have on the road surface, which allows the vehicle to start, stop, and/or change directions. As speed increases, traction between the tires and the road decreases. Three kinds of traction influence motor vehicle control: static, rolling (dynamic), and sliding. Road surface conditions that decrease the level of traction are ice, snow or frost, wet surfaces or standing water, mud or wet leaves, uneven surfaces, sand, gravel, and curves. Speed should be reduced in such conditions.

By following above guidelines, you’ll be able to keep your driving safe and pleasant.

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Provisional Class-D Drivers License Guide

2008-02-28T00:04:00.000-08:00

In order to apply for a Provisional Drivers License (Class D), applicants must meet the following eligibility criteria:

1. Valid learner’s permit for one year and one day from its issuance

2. You must know your Social Security number.

3. A parent, legal guardian, or authorized instructor must accompany you to Customer Service Center for your test.

4. A Georgia DDS Certificate of Attendance form duly signed and notarized from your School. It is valid for 30 days. All applicants under the age of 18 not enrolled in school must provide a GED diploma, high school diploma, or an attendance form from you local Board of Education if you are enrolled in an approved home school program.

5. A parent, legal guardian, or authorized driving instructor must sign an affidavit at the time of examination that the applicant has at least either 40 hours of on-the-road driver training privately or 20 hours of on-the-road training in conjunction with a driver’s education class. After Jan. 1, 2007, the 20 hours in conjunction with a driver’s education program is no longer applicable.

6. You must have taken and present the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program (ADAP) certificate.

7. You must pass an eye and driving test.

8. Effective Jan. 1, 2007 all those 16 years-of-age must comply with Joshua’s Law in order to apply for a Class D driver’s license. You must show proof that you comply with Joshua’s Law by having completed one of the following methods of Driver Education.

a. Public/Private School (30 hours) classroom (virtual or instructor) and (6 hours) private behind the wheel training (students also need an additional 40 hours of supervised driving experience).

b. Public/Private School (30 hours) classroom (virtual or instructor) and parent taught behind the wheel (Completing this booklet will meet this requirement).

c. Virtual (30 hours) classroom and (6 hours) private behind the wheel training (students will also need an additional 40 hours of supervised driving experience).

d. Virtual (30 hours) classroom and (40 hour) parent taught behind the wheel (Completing this booklet will meet this requirement).

e. All students must have 6 hours of supervised driving at night.

Important Information about Road Test Vehicles

The vehicle used for the driver’s test must be properly insured, registered, have a valid tag and must pass a pre-test safety inspection. You will be asked to show a valid insurance card. Road Test will not be given in rental cars.

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Parents Guide for Teen Driving

2008-02-21T06:32:00.000-08:00

It is our hope that acquiring mature driving skills and judgment will be a rewarding experience for you and your teenager. With your involvement, it can also be a safe experience. How do you teach a 16-year-old not to be a 16-year-old behind the wheel of an automobile? Unfortunately, there is no magic formula to prepare your teenager for the responsibilities of driving. Driver education at its best is a team effort involving schools, communities, students, and families.

The Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA)

The Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA) was established in Georgia by a collaborative effort of highway safety advocates, legislators, law enforcement officials, educators, businesses and media in the wake of a high number of fatal vehicle crashes involving young, inexperienced drivers. TADRA involves an intense, three-step education process that allows the young driver to gain more experience behind the wheel.

Joshua’s Law

Joshua’s Law (Senate Bill 226) was passed during the 2005 General Assembly. The law ensures that, beginning Jan. 1, 2007, all 16 year olds applying for a Class D driver’s license must complete an approved driver education course and complete a total of 40 hours of supervised driving, 6 hours of which must be at night, with a parent or guardian’s sworn verification that these requirements have been met.

Any Georgia resident who has not completed an approved driver education course must be at least 17 years old to be eligible for a Class D driver’s license and he or she must have completed a total of at least 40 hours of supervised driving, including at least 6 hours at night. The same verification in writing by a parent or guardian is required.

Driving is a complex task requiring mastery of various performance skills. It requires processing and accurately evaluating risk in the driving environment, developing appropriate responses to minimize risk, and gaining experience to predict what action others may take.

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