Driver’s Ed Without the Ed?
January 26, 2022
Some parents might expect that as we get older, we take on more responsibilities. One of these responsibilities is driving on our own!
Among the many budget cuts of the ‘90s, the state of California pulled it’s funding for driver training classes.
I think driver’s education in schools would boost responsibility, confidence on the road, and the amount of students with permits in total. It’d also greatly warn soon-to-be drivers about the dangers of the road and DUIs.
According to a Statewide Evaluation by the Department of Motor Vehicles, the DMV written test has a 41% fail rate. The probability of failing on the first attempt is incredibly high. On my first attempt when undergoing my permit, I failed.
Having driver’s ed and training in school will prepare students in a kinaesthetic environment which is beneficial to students who don’t solely learn visually. I had to learn how to get my permit purely visually on mycaliforniapermit.com which was incredibly difficult considering I’m more of a kinaesthetic learner.
Anais Rocha, Millikan’s College and Career advisor, says, “Driver’s education should be taught in school because driving is a very scary thing [but it is] useful knowledge. It should be taught early on.”
Not only that but you don’t have to solely rely in a parent or guardian regarding driving tips especially considering most parents are very busy. If driver’s ed was taught in school, parents wouldn’t need to take time out of their day to teach.
When driver’s ed is taught early to students before they turn 18, it could be beneficial to young drivers so they learn and stick to the defensive driving habits. As a new driver, this would make me feel more secure and confident if every driver learnt the same standardized and defensive driving fundamentals.
Hopefully in the future, school boards put driver’s education into the curriculum as a requirement in school so not only young drivers feel safer, but all those on the road as a whole. Even though classes are not required in school, there are still kinaesthetic environment opportunities outside like driving schools.
stephen chavez • Feb 13, 2022 at 10:01 pm
February 1, 2022
Dear Corydon Editor,
In issue 1/26/22 published january 26 2020, liana nguav wrote an article titled ¨Drivers Ed without the Ed?The article mentions how as we get older, some parents might expect us to take responsibility and even start driving around town. According to the article ¨Among the many budget cuts of the ‘90s, the state of California pulled it’s funding for driver training classes.¨ With that said some of that money should go to school to afford what they need in order to have successful driving classes at real life school in person. The person in the article goes on to say ¨I think driver’s education in schools would boost responsibility, confidence on the road, and the amount of students with permits in total. It’d also greatly warn soon-to-be drivers about the dangers of the road and DUIs.¨ i believe some people wait to get their permit or license due to lack of motivation because there are no peers of mentors around them influencing them to do this, when we are stuck at home all day after a long day of school the last thing we want to do is try to figure out to to get out permit or our license sometimes we would like someone to walk and guide us through these things so we don’t have to figure it out on our own and it doesn’t become stressful, this is why i believe we should have drivers Ed taught in school, it helps give us motivation and courage especially on the road for young drivers they get to learn and stick to defensive driving habits.
Sincerely
Stephen Chavez, grade 11
Samantha Dills • Feb 1, 2022 at 3:54 pm
In Issue 4/2022 (published January 26, 2022), Liana Ngauv wrote an article titled “ Driver’s Ed Without the Ed?” In this article it talks about how if schools had driver’s ed then they would be more prepared and more likely to pass the DMV tests. A statewide evaluation by the department of motor vehicle shows that the written DMV test has a 41% fail rate. This means that it is highly likely for someone to fail this test the first time they take it. I agree that schools should still have driver’s ed classes because I am about to start to get my permit and I feel that it would greatly help and benefit me and many other students if there were a driver’s ed class. “As Anais Rocha, Millikan ‘s College and Career advisor says “Driver’s education should be taught in school because driving is a very scary thing but it is useful knowledge. It should be taught early on.” I think that having driver’s ed classes would give students and young people a chance to learn how to drive at a young age before adulthood while having older people there with experience to help them. Also if schools provided driver’s ed classes parents would not have to worry about teaching their children how to drive if they have busy schedules.
Chambers • Feb 1, 2022 at 3:45 pm
In Issue 4/2022 (published January 26, 2022), Liana Ngauv wrote an article titled “Driver’s Ed Without the Ed?” This article writes about how driver’s education should come back as a school subject, and how that would make it better for all the new drivers in high school. I like how the author mentioned how this used to be a subject, but its funding was pulled in the ‘90s. I agree with the opinion of this piece, that driver’s education in school would be very beneficial to many. As quoted, College and Career advisor Anais Rocha says that Driver’s Ed is very important, and should be taught early on. I also agree with the opinion that driving is no less than terrifying, especially as a teenager on the open road, and that normalized education of this would make drivers more confident. I like how the author writes about their experience, and how learning off of a website hurted them in the long run. It’s overwhelming to have to go out of your way, with so many other things going on as a young adult, to get through this rite of passage. Insecure young drivers on the road is an issue that needs addressing.
jordan • Feb 1, 2022 at 12:52 pm
I 100% agree with this article, I personally think that Driver’s ED should be an option to take as a class here at Millikan. Especially people who aren’t able to have that option outside of school, taking that extra class will help us become better drivers/get to learn more about Driving since its a big part of our lives/ will be a big part, and it would be helpful to get the practice in while we can
Kasandra Miller • Feb 1, 2022 at 11:06 am
February 1, 2022
Dear Corydon Editor,
In issue 4/2022 (published January 26, 2022), Lyana Ngauv wrote an article titled “Driver’s Ed Without the Ed?” The article mentions how driver’s education should be taught in schools due to a chance at a higher safety rate among younger drivers. I agree with Lyana and believe that teenagers should all be taught under the same circumstances because nearly every driver on the road learns to drive in different ways and obtain various different habits, most more dangerous than others. I would personally feel a lot safer and comfortable when I’m driving on the road if I knew that every driver went through the same standardized training. Although I have a few questions regarding why Driver’s Ed does not count in the curriculum anymore as it did in the 1980’s, it would be very beneficial to bring it back into the education curriculum for the younger generation. Given that the requirements to obtain a permit is an online driver’s ed course produced by many different companies, it gives teenagers the opportunity to not apply complete or genuine effort and to potentially cheat their course exams using the internet. Thank you for addressing a serious issue that should hopefully progress in the near future.
Sincerely,
Kasandra Miller, Grade 11
Hannah Swank • Feb 1, 2022 at 10:58 am
February 1, 2022
Dear corydon editor
In issue 4 the article titled Driver’s ed without the ed by liana ngauv published January 26 2022 was interesting regarding the driver’s education class. Just hearing the reason why the class was removed because of school budget cuts was a bit confusing when it said that the driving test had a rate of 41% of student driver’s failing the test. Another thing I found very interesting was the specific decade that the driving class was cut. When reading the article it was said that parents are too busy with work and understanding the perspective of some parents who may work full time jobs is relevant today because most parents do not really have enough time any more.the only thing I would suggest is comparing different test scores to the driving test. There are other suggestions: try to have some other quote or use a reliable source for the next time. One other suggestion is to give a more detailed history of driver’s ed and how and why it got cut for example when it started and what led to the cut. A good suggestion is to try to show a chart of some of the different tests and the driving test.
Sincerely,
Hannah Swank, grade 11
Vanessa Lawrence • Feb 1, 2022 at 10:30 am
Dear Corydon Editor,
In Issue 4/2022 (published January 26, 2022), in the article “Driver’s Ed Without the Ed”, written by Liana Ngauv, Liana speaks about how they should put Driver’s Ed back in school. I completely agree, I also failed my first permit test using the same website the author stated. It did not help me one bit. My mom told me about when she had Driver’s Ed in school and how much easier it was to pass the test when you were learning about it very often. My dad took three tries to pass because he didn’t take the Driver’s ed course. It would help a lot of people whose parents are too busy to teach them how to drive and it would also help them be more comfortable with driving. They also talk about how the DMV has a 41% fail rate and most people fail the very first time they take it. My brother also failed the first time as well. It is also very useful for people who can’t afford the online version because it is expensive. It is also easier for people who forget things easily since you are learning about it constantly. Like Liana said I also hope they add Driver’s Ed again.
Alani • Jan 31, 2022 at 10:05 pm
Dear Corydon Editor,
In Issue 4/2022 (published January 26, 2022), Liana Ngauv wrote an article titled ”Drivers Ed Without the Ed?” The article discusses how driver ed should be available to students at school. I completely agree, drivers ed should be better considering what it is, driving and its safety is so important. With the combination of busy parent/student schedules, and taking classes at home through a screen, having this opportunity available at school would favor the students and parents.Right now, and especially during quarantine it was difficult to find in person drivers ed, so everyone does it online. It’s not difficult, so it’s easy to find it online, then you pay for it, then you just take the course. The people I know who drive took similar online education, if not the same had failed their permit test once or twice before passing. I think these online resources are difficult for some to actually learn in that way, that can also cause bad driving habits, and safety hazards. It’s important that we have these resources to provide a good education on driving are provided at school. Driving is so important in most people’s daily lives and I think prioritizing that younger people get training on good habits and how to drive correctly. This topic really isn’t spoken about at school, I appreciate you taking the time to shed some light on this subject.
Sincerely,
Alani Serrano, Grade 11
Giselle Moreno • Jan 31, 2022 at 4:25 pm
In issue 4/2022 (published January 26, 2022), Liana Ngauv wrote an article titled “Driver’s Ed Without the Ed?”. Liana begins her article by stating that driver’s education in schools will be beneficial due to the more comfortable and confident environment. She adds that according to a Statewide Evaluation by the Department of Motor Vehicles, the majority of people that fail the first attempt for the permit is very high. Given these points, if the education for driving was in school, students will have a better and kinaesthetic environment to learn. In my opinion, I do agree with what Liana is saying. I still have yet to get my permit but, I do think that students in my position would feel more motivated and responsible if they received this education in their schools. Liana does a great job of explaining this point and I really like the fact that she included Ms. Rocha’s input on the topic. Something I would suggest is having another student’s thoughts on the driver’s ed discussion. Preferably somebody like me who still has a lot to learn about the road. Otherwise, it was an interesting article. Thank you for opening up my knowledge on this topic.
Sadie Rick • Jan 31, 2022 at 2:09 pm
Dear Corydon Editor,
In Issue 4/2022 (published January 26, 2022), Liana Ngauv wrote an article titled “Driver’s Ed Without the Ed?” The article discusses how California pulled its funding for driver education and training classes in the 90s, and reasons that the course should be taught in school again. I strongly agree with the stance the author takes, all students should have free access to resources that teach them how to drive, as well as hands-on experience. I personally found it difficult to learn online (I used the AAA course), and not everyone has access to the same thing. Reinstating drivers ed classes could lower the chance of students getting into car accidents, and as the article said increase confidence in new drivers. I am confused about how the class would function in terms of grading and affecting a student’s academic gpa; would it be required to count towards it? Thank you to the author for writing about this topic and suggesting ways for driving to improve!
Sincerely,
Sadie Rick, Grade 11
Maggie Jenkins • Jan 31, 2022 at 2:05 pm
In issue 4/2022 (published Jan 26, 2022), Liana Ngauv wrote an article regarding teaching Driver’s Education in schools again. I agree due to the fact that Driver’s Education online is a long and tedious process that takes up a lot of time. For example, for standard Driver’s Education, you need 40 hours of the class, just to complete it. Along with school, that is a lot to ask of a teenager. This also seems unnecessary due to how much homework many teachers assign. I also wish that Driver’s Education was offered in school for free. This is because many Driver’s Education courses cost up to $50. This cost may not seem like a lot to others, but some families cannot afford to pay $50. The introduction of Drivers Education back in school, as the article said, would make everyone have the same learning experience. This would make many new drivers feel safe as they know that they can trust other drivers more. Lastly, I solely agree with the author when they say that, some parents do not have time to teach their children how to drive properly. This means that some kids may not get enough experience, meaning a less safe road. All of these issues could be prevented if we brought back Drivers Education in schools.
Jacob Short • Jan 31, 2022 at 11:57 am
Dear Corydon Editor,
In Issue 4/2022 (published January 26, 2022), Liana Ngauv wrote an article titled “Driver’s Ed Without the Ed?” The article discusses the absence of driver’s education courses in high schools and connects that absence with the 41% fail rate of the California DMV written test. Ngauv argues that driver’s education should be a curriculum incorporated in high school for students, and I totally agree. Personally, when I went through my driver’s education course online, it was thirty hours of dry, boring pain. I had to sit through a monotone voice detailing everything from making right turns to weather in the mountains, all while staring at static images of cars. This method of learning was very inefficient and I honestly don’t even think it helped me pass my test at all. Although I did pass my written test on the first try, the only thing that I feel really helped me was reading the “California Driver’s Handbook” during the hours of waiting in line at the DMV before taking my test. I was able to memorize a lot of the images and key points that I was able to use to quickly answer my test. I feel as though being able to have had an actual course in school that covers driver’s ed, whether in school or after school, would have helped me learn the safety of driving quicker and more in depth than any online program could teach. In the end, it really comes down to actually knowing the information for when you first drive, not just passing the test, and an in-person high school course would cover this.
Sincerely,
Jacob Short, Grade 11
Kassidy Echnoz • Jan 31, 2022 at 11:55 am
In issue 4/2022, which was published on January 26, 2022, Liana Nguav argues that Drivers-ed courses should be offered in schools. This article talks about how offering drivers-ed courses would benefit students and help them feel more prepared for the permit test as well as driving. One point that really stood out to me when reading Liana’s article is that if all students were required to take drivers-ed we would all have the same skills set and be safer drivers together. I think this is a really good point because some parents don’t take time to help their kids and even some driving schools have different methods. Things that my instructor told me were different than things my friends got told. Some questions that come to mind are, would this course be free? And Would it be a part of our schedules or after school? I think this is a good idea though and would benefit students of all backgrounds. Thank you for informing us on this topic.
Jayden Sandstrom • Jan 31, 2022 at 10:35 am
Dear Corydon Editor,
In Issue 3/2021 (published January 26, 2021), Lian Ngauv wrote an article titled “Drivers Ed without the Ed?” In the article, Lian first explains that driver’s ed used to be offered in schools until the 90s when budget cuts caused the class to be cut from schools. He discusses the pros of having drivers education in schools. He lists a boost in responsibility, confidence, and the number of permits in general. Lists that a good majority of people fail their permit test their first time and that having drivers training in school would only help this percentage. I heavily agree with all of these points. As someone who just got their license, I can say that it would have been easier learning everything I needed to in a school setting than having to get my parents to find time to teach me. Driving is a necessity and all people need to learn at some point. It seems unnatural that America’s education system doesn’t provide this when it’s supposed to be preparing students for the outside world. If it was brought back and taught in school it would need to be done right students would have good and patient instructors that would help them feel comfortable behind the wheel, and since people have many variances in how much they can practice, there would need to be a way to accommodate for that so students wouldn’t feel crummy if they aren’t performing as well as others.
Sincerely,
Jayden Sandstrom , Grade 11
Jacklyn Frost • Jan 31, 2022 at 10:34 am
In Issue 4/2022 (published January 26, 2022), Liana Ngauv wrote an article titled, “Driver’s Ed Without the Ed?” This article stated the concerns about students learning to drive, and getting by driver’s ed due to its simplicity. Having driver’s ed taught in school curriculums, students may be able to actually take in and learn the rules of the road, instead of just getting through the easy way. As a new driver myself, it took me a while to learn everything about the road since I felt driver’s ed was too easy to pass, this did not help me for my written test. I agree that this should be taught in schools, making it harder for students to cheat their way through, and helping students shape themselves into safer drivers by knowing all of the information. Adding on, students that have different ways of learning, such as those who are visual learners, will have the chance to learn to drive from a different perspective by having a designated teacher, instead of just reading an article off the computer screen. The idea of teaching this subject in person would be very helpful, however, I still have a few questions. Would the class be considered a core or mandatory class? Do you think the passing rate on DMV tests will change due to a new way of learning? Do you think students will take the class seriously and want to learn how to be safer, defensive drivers? Thank you for voicing your concerns and solutions to help our students gather the information they need to be safer in the future!
Liana Ngauv • Jan 31, 2022 at 11:51 am
Hi, Jacklyn! Thank you for your comment. I’d imagine it could be a semester based core class similar to Health. Then the second semester could proceed to reach the requirement of ‘x hours training behind the wheel’ prior to the driving-test. I think there would be a positive opinion from students who’d be eager to take the course regardless if it’s optional. Not only that, but change the percentage of how many students pass their first time.
Zach • Jan 31, 2022 at 10:16 am
Dear Corydon Editor,
In Issue 4/2022 (published January 26, 2022), Liana Ngauv wrote an article titled ¨Drivers Ed Without The Ed?¨ This article addresses the topic of Drivers Ed in schools. The author’s opinion is since lots of students have their permits, and almost half fail on their first attempt, we should reinstitute drivers Ed into school. I agree with this premise because it would help people be better drivers hopefully. I also think if the school district is going to look at putting that back into schools, they should reevaluate trades in schools as well because that helps develop life skills as well. Furthermore, even though the author brought up a few good reasons, mostly related to how some people learn, I think before we spent millions putting this back into schools we need to find better reasons for doing so. We also need to evaluate whether or not this program would lower the fail rate of the test, if so then it is good, if not then it should stay out of schools.
Payton Rosello • Jan 28, 2022 at 3:11 pm
omg wow this is so good <3
Scout Knight-Pheng • Jan 28, 2022 at 1:19 pm
I agree, allowing students to take a class to learn how to drive will be very beneficial to the overall country.
Brandon • Jan 28, 2022 at 12:49 pm
I also agree that if we make it a class it can greatly improve the Education that drivers can get especially if it’s like a year-round. We can also learn about all the different safety features of the car and road safety but you can also learn how to park a car well. You guys could also talk about the importance of dashcam because that is the only real way that if someone hits you with a car that is video evidence which has the strongest kind of evidence. This makes me wonder what if we make this as a mandatory Class. I feel that not only would it improve your learning how to drive and how to do it well but to also improve the safety of drivers on the road because the more we can educate people on the fewer mistakes that they make.
niko • Jan 28, 2022 at 12:41 pm
we should be able to have a class about this in school then be able to take then take the test out of school
Eddie • Jan 28, 2022 at 12:40 pm
School should have a driving class
Karly Vicente-Barrios • Jan 28, 2022 at 12:35 pm
I agree we should be given the opportunity to have driver’s ed at school since it can be a door to new possibilities.
Gavin • Jan 28, 2022 at 11:12 am
We should be able to take those classes at school. It would be easier to learn how to drive and will give us more opportunities.
Randy • Jan 28, 2022 at 12:35 pm
agreed