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Are driving crash courses worth the effort?
I’m turning 16 in a few months and I haven’t gotten much of a chance to get any practice or study time thanks to a certain global pandemic. I’ve heard about taking crash courses, but I’m not sure if they’re right for me. Should I do an intensive driving course? Or just get my license the old-fashioned way?
Michelle Ballestrasse · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
We’ve all been there—you’ve hit the magical age of 15, and it’s time to
get your permit
! Earning your actual license, however, can take months (or even years)—and it’s hard to exercise that sort of patience!However, driving crash courses are not exactly worth it. Although these intensive classes promise to expedite the process (which can seem like a dream come true), very few learners are capable of fully absorbing information at the rate that a crash course will deliver it.
For most students, it can be overwhelming and little of what you learn will actually be retained. So, it’s not worth the time or money. It’s better to go slowly and absorb the driving instruction you receive rather than trying to power through it.
Instead of getting frustrated, use the permit stage to educate yourself—about driving, about [cars](
https://getjerry.com/car-insurance/can-you-buy-a-car-with-a-permit
, and about car insurance. And then when you ace your test and you’re ready to get on your parents’ insurance (which is highly recommended over young drivers getting their own policy), go to Jerry
.Jerry is an insurance comparison app that shops for low prices with over 50 insurance companies for free. You will get quotes in seconds, and if you ever have any questions, agents are just a text away. The average Jerry user saves $887 a year.
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