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Does driving school teach you how to drive?

I was thinking of enrolling in driving school before taking my test. I’m not sure if it’s worth it though. Does driving school really teach you how to drive, or is it a waste of money?

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Brittni Brinn · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Driving school does teach you how to drive, providing ample time behind the wheel to get you ready for your driving test.
There are definitely numerous benefits to taking driving school, including:
  • Time set aside to practice driving
  • An instructor who is knowledgeable about the driving test and what you’ll need to know to pass
  • Lots of opportunities to ask questions and to learn more obscure rules and functions of your vehicle that don’t always come up in everyday drives
  • Immediate feedback on your driving and
    tips on how to improve
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