Wednesday, June 19, 2013

When Looking For A Driving School Coquitlam Residents Should Consider These Points

By Lila Barry


Learning to drive is a major milestone in the life of a teenager. It is essential that the student receives comprehensive training in order to develop into a knowledgeable and safe driver, that is why finding the right driving school is so important. When searching for the right driving school Coquitlam residents should keep these helpful tips in mind.

Rounding up a list of possible driving school contenders should not be hard using the internet to search. It's a good idea to pick about ten facilities that seem reasonable and then check them all out with the Better Business Bureau to see if there were any complaints filed against them. Those which check out clean should be considered further.

The first thing to confirm about any school of interest is that they are in fact accredited and certified to provide driving instruction. These credentials prove that the facility meets any standards which deem it to be a quality training institute. A school which has been approved by the governing bodies is generally a good one to consider.

Some information can only be obtained by calling up the schools. It's advisable to ask about such things as how long they have been in business, and possibly for references from past students. They should be happy to answer any and all questions a prospective customer may have, if they don't, it's probably best to cross them off the list. Once all schools have been contacted and the vital information is noted, one should focus on the three which stand out as the best. While rates should not be the main consideration, they can be expected to have some influence on the final decision.

One should ask about the classroom portion of the program, and find out if it does more than just cover the basics, such as teaching special driving skills for particular situations, for example highway, downtown traffic etc. The number of in-class and in-car hours needs to be adequate to properly teach all important skills.

Defensive driving is another key element of safe driver education which should be included in the program. This subject covers strategies for safely driving during such adverse conditions as poor weather or roads and how to handle an unexpected emergency. Knowing these things is very helpful to the novice motorist especially.

Visiting the facility in person to meet the instructors is important before deciding on a particular school. The customer can find out more about the instructor's background and experience and get a feel for his or her personality to see if the student will be compatible with the teacher. The instructor should be patient, reassuring, and easy to understand.

One final consideration when looking for a driving school Coquitlam residents should find out is if the school actually escorts the student to his or her road test and whether or not they provide the training car for this purpose, as many schools do. It is often better for the student to be tested in this vehicle since he or she has become familiar and comfortable with it which will somewhat help reduce anxiety during the test.




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