Teen Driving Education

If it's been a long time since you've gotten your driver's license, you probably wonder just what takes place in a teen driving school today. Some things are much the same as they ever were, but others are new or are upgrades to the old system. Here are some of the key parts of modern teen driving education:

A drivers' training program still has a classroom portion and an on-the-road portion. Much of the classroom portion covers things like the rules of the road, including what common road signs mean, where to stop in relation to a crosswalk, and who has the right-of-way at a four-way stop. Students will also learn about stopping distances on dry and wet pavement, tips for driving through the Michigan snow and ice, and similar material. Much of this will be learned before the students get to drive anything.

The on-the-road portion puts students behind the wheel, usually for the first time. Though a few of the kids may have (illegally) driven a bit earlier, the teen driving school will assume that none have done so. This is not only safer but ensures that all of the students learn essentials that they may not know even if they were allowed to drive down some back road previous to enrollment.

While these main factors are the same as they were 30 years ago and before, there are updates that you should look for from a teen driving school of today. One of the best upgrades is the introduction of driving simulation technology. This lets students virtually experience what it's like to do something like texting and driving, all with no actual risk. Buckle In Driving Academy is one of the only companies in West Michigan offering this experience for their students.

Also, look for a school that offers multiple types of cars to drive. This lets them better transition to driving the family car once the program ends.