Youth and new drivers aren’t the only ones in driving school

With the intention of improving driving skills and lowering the cost of auto insurance, a increasing number of adult and senior Americans are enrolling in driving school. Though the traditional classes do continue to exist, it is the computer-based classes that are filling up the fastest. Instead of practicing in “student driver” labeled cars, adult and senior drivers are now able to take online classes that are typically between four and eight hours in total length. These classes are one of the quickest ways for seniors to brush up on…

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One fifth of licensed drivers would fail the written test if taken now

A nationwide driver test survey has shown that 20 percent of licensed drivers do not know enough of the rules of driving to be able to pass the written driver’s test if they took it today.  Highway Patrol Lt. Janita West, has said that she was not entirely surprised by this, especially in the case of teenage drivers, saying that “they’re so confident, but then they pull out in front of other cars and run stop signs.” West has been a state trooper for 25 years and has been working…

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