I’m in a bit of a hurry to get my driver’s license, and I don’t want to take months and months of classes. I heard that crash courses can help speed up the process. Do driving crash courses work?
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Driving crash courses do work, but they can be intense—squeezed into one or two weeks, you can be behind the wheel of a car and “in class” for between two to five hours per day. For a driving crash course to work, you’ll need to plan accordingly, be ready to work, and choose the right school and instructor to get you prepared for your test.
Here’s how to make the most of a driving crash course:
Plan accordingly: A driving crash course is intense. You’ll need to clear your schedule for the week or weeks that you have the class to ensure that you have enough time to study, practice, and remember everything in order to pass your test.
Set the dates: When you’re ready to book your crash course dates, set a beginning and end date, and treat your driving crash course like it is your job. Driving may be an important life skill, but all that time and effort compressed into a short period will be for nothing if you come up short on your road test.
The right teacher: Do your research—get the best qualified driving instructor that you can find, ideally one who specializes in teaching crash courses and will give you the attention you need. You’ll also want to make sure you are comfortable spending a hefty amount of time with this person!
Once you soak up all the knowledge from your crash driving course and ace your test (we believe in you!), you’ll need to make sure your vehicle is protected with a robust
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