iDriveSafely’s innovative defensive driving programs have been designed to take the hassle out of driving school. Particularly suited to those drivers who have busy schedules and no local driving school in their area, the courses are delivered online via the web. This means that all a driver needs to complete a defensive driving course is a driver’s licence and a PC with a basic web browser and internet connection. There is no software required, although some courses use the free Macromedia Flash plugin which can be installed during registration.
Taking a defensive driving course from iDriveSafely.com means no teachers, no classroom and no workbooks. Once a student has their driver’s license number they can log in to their selected iDriveSafely program and start taking the course. The courses are all State approved, and are selected according to the particular state where a student resides. Some the available courses include:
- Defensive Driving – Ticket Dismissal
- Defensive Driving – Insurance Discount
- Seatbelt Safety Course
- Child Safety Course
Each defensive driving course has a combination of text, graphics, animations, and videos – all designed to prevent boredom during the learning experience. Instead of listening to a teacher deliver the course face-to-face, students have the ability to move through the course at their own pace. This allows the student to revisit those sections which need reinforcing, and skip through parts which may already be familiar.
The courses do not have to be completed in one sitting, as the website program remembers the section last completed and returns straight to that spot. Each chapter contains a quiz or quizzes that review important content from that chapter. The number of quizzes and quiz questions varies depending on which course is being taken. The quizzes do not affect the final exam scores but they do provide an excellent opportunity to master the course material.
Most of the courses are 6-8 hours long with the average cost between $30 and $40. Once a student finishes the course, the next step is to complete an examination. A typical final examination is 25 questions, but could be longer depending on the requirements of the relevant state or county. Individuals who complete a Traffic School course with iDriveSafely will receive an official Certificate of Completion. iDriveSafely offers free standard certificate delivery as well as multiple express delivery options.
Besides improving defensive driving skills, there are other benefits to taking one of iDriveSafely’s driving courses. In some states, driving record demerit points can be dismissed by successfully completing an approved driving safety course like this one, and some insurance companies also offer discounts.
And the downside? Individuals who prefer to learn from a live teacher, with the opportunity of asking questions and watching live demonstrations may not like the web delivery of iDriveSafely’s defensive driving courses. The same may apply to those who have no computer or internet experience who might consider the method of course delivery a little daunting.
You can visit the iDriveSafely website for more information about their defensive driving courses.
