What to expect from online courses

Some people are not available for the entire span of 30 hours inside a classroom setting for their permit application; in such cases, an online course may be a viable alternative. Each online course must be approved by the Department of Driver Services and must be able to satisfy the clauses provided by Joshua’s Law, which governs and regulated the issuance of a Class D permit.

A virtual classroom setting can satisfy one requirement of Joshua’s Law; however, it cannot satisfy the 40 hours of driving (plus 6 hours of driving at night). Virtual courses are mandatory only if the applicant is below the age of 17. If you’re 17 or 18 already, the requirement is different. Virtual courses that make use of the GAContent syllabus have specific requirements before a Certificate of Completion can be issued to the student.

The requirements of the virtual driver’s course

A final examination will be given by the driving school responsible for the virtual classrooms. In order to pass the final examination, a student must get a mark of at least 80% or higher. Students must also pass quizzes with a mark of 80% or better. The same applies to module tests and workbook exercises. The number of hours spent within the virtual classroom must also reach at least 30 hours as required by state law.

There are instances that students are able to finish all the exams and modules before they hit at least thirty hours. Are they entitled to just skip the remaining hours and finally get their Certificate of Completion? No. They must still finish the thirty hours, there is no shortcut. So how do you make the most of your remaining time? Well, just try to bring up your scores on your workbook exercises to be productive with the hours you have left.

Here’s the thing about virtual classrooms- the timers installed in the system are ‘smart’ in the sense that they have safeguards installed to prevent people from just logging on to their student accounts, opening the virtual textbook on driving and taking a long nap. Additionally, timers do not log how long it takes for you to complete the quizzes, modules and other exams.

More reminders for virtual students

For best results, use well-developed browsers such as Internet Explorer 8 or Mozilla Firefox. Remember, if you want to finish the mandatory 30 hours more quickly, read more, since reading is completely timed, unlike other components of the course. Make sure also to log in to your student account and log out properly each and every time to avoid any problems. As for payment, most Georgia online driving schools accept major credit cards, check and of course, money order.

Signup with Dickerson Driving School today to take their state approved, Joshua’s Law approved, Online New Driver Training program.  Dickerson Driving also offers in class room locations at their Driving School in Woodstock, GA and Driving school in Canton, Georgia