Students Say

"My vehicle training experience has been a good one. I began in a huge parking lot just like the video instructed. The videos show you just how to handle every situation. It takes the whole process step by step, not making it too difficult. It's a gradual process that does not expect too much from the student too fast....My parents have been very helpful and patient with me in my driving." - A.E., Baytown, Texas

"I learned everything I needed to prepare me for the road." - Ronnie Andrews, Selma, Alabama

"My dad and I listened to the tapes and watched several of the beginning videos, and my dad explained the terminology used before starting in the parking lot. Once I began driving, I would say what actions I was doing, such as 'Clear left, clear right, clear left' or "Mirror.' This system of driver Commenting was probably the most helpful part of the program, both because it made me conscious of whether or not I was doing the right things and it told my dad exactly what I was thinking so that he would know if I was aware of the hazards or if he needed to alert me. We began driving in the parking lot, progressing next to light residential streets and then to streets with faster speeds and heavier traffic. Freeway driving was my final step in urban driving. On both of our vacations, I was able to get lots of time driving on interstate highways. I have received much more practice and personal attention in the home-taught driver's ed than my friends, and I feel completely comfortable and in control." - Matt Ashbaugh, Dallas, Texas

"Excellent. Clear, concise, interactive; well laid out. Dad learned a lot, too. A friend took a public high school driver’s ed class in which 95% of the time was spent in the classroom & nearly none in the car. She thought it was nearly useless. I told her how this course was different, with lots of in car training to bolster the classroom material." – Student, Greenwood, Arkansas

"My in-vehicle training experience was awesome! I loved getting to know how to drive. Also, learning how to maneuver and cooperate with others on the road. The most helpful parts of this program were the videos. Actually "seeing" the correct way to drive and what to do in specific situations was really helpful. I felt so excited when I realized that I was a courteous driver." – B.B., Pasadena, Texas

"I have enjoyed this program and would recommend it to others who are preparing to drive and even to those who have driven for a long time." – S.L.C., Maryville, Tennessee

"The main thing that I liked about the in-vehicle training that I did in this program was that I actually learned things that were going to apply on the road. I like learning hands on, and this was a very good way to practice collision-free driving. I didn't enjoy every second of the in-vehicle training, but it was absolutely worth all of it. The best thing about all the in-vehicle training was the layout of all the progressing steps and every day it was something different.  It was good to have my mom with me to tell me what to do and what not to do. There were plenty of situations that needed more attention than what the textbook could cover, so it was good to learn with my parent. I feel like I have become a success at being a collision-free driver." - Avery Clemmons, North Pole, Alaska

"My in-vehicle training experience was very fun. I was with my dad, and he was laid back about everything. He taught me everything I needed to know, and gave me opportunities to try it. It made me a confident, but still aware driver." – Student, Frisco, TX

"The in-vehicle training part of the program, of course, was the most helpful to me. The more I practiced, the more comfortable I felt driving in the traffic pattern. I learn a lot from the cassette tapes. They were very helpful on what to do." - Dana Marie Cox, Jacksonville, FL

"I have had incidents of bad drivers in my path. One of a man going the wrong way on my side of the road, another of a woman parked on the freeway waiting to exit on the off-ramp. However, these experiences only strengthened my abilities. Because of all your program has to offer, I feel I am becoming an even better driver than my peers who took the school or driving school programs. My friends are speed demons." - Christian Giesecke, Flower Mound, Texas

"I thought the vehicle training experience was great. Between the program and my mom, the in vehicle training went smoothly and I learned and did everything I needed to." - B.B., Columbia Station, Ohio

"Although I am completely and utterly opposed to my mom's 100 hours policy, I think that the in-vehicle driving portion of our course was the most beneficial. Not only did I gain valuable experience as a driver, but during that time I was open to a LOT of constructive criticism. As much as I hated my mother yelling in my ear and droning "clear left, clear right" every few seconds, I feel my parents did provide me with a good deal of valuable knowledge. They shared tips with me that I probably would not have gotten elsewhere. Now that I think about it, I'm not entirely convinced the at-home method wasn't the way to go. No, wait! Nevermind, just remembered the 100 hour thing." - Nick Weseman, Allen, Texas

"First of all, I would like to say that I learned a lot from Driver Ed in a Box. I found that it was very convenient because I did it out of my house and could do it on my own time, instead of scheduling appointments at a driving school. ...The things that helped the most were the 1-2-3 count before going, and learning the right-of-way rules." - J.H., Hamden, Connecticut

"My vehicle training was a wonderful experience! I didn't have to get out on to the open road until I was ready.  The most helpful parts of Drivers Ed in a Box were the videos.  If it wasn't for the videos, the learning process would have been a lot slower." – K.J., Mesquite, Texas

"This course has made me aware of dangerous driving habits in other drivers and how to compensate for them on the road. I like the goal of making me a collision-free driver. There couldn't have been a better teacher than my mom. Having my mom next to me during the training was beneficial to both of us. She owned up to her own mistakes and now we should be a family of safer drivers. Thank you, Driver Ed in a Box!!" - E.K., Georgetown, Texas

"Driver Ed in a Box has given me a head start in driving. I knew more in my first week of driving than my friends learned in a year. Right away I was taught how to deal with distractions in and outside the car and still be totally focused on driving. In the areas where I live, many teenagers get seriously injured or die from accidents involving too many distractions in and around the car. Needless to say, if they had been taught how to deal with any type of distractions, the accident would probably never have happened." - Springfield, Missouri

"My in-vehicle experience was interesting. I had been driving in a pasture with my parents for several years. I learned that different cars handled differently, and that I needed to take that into consideration. The most important thing that I learned was to watch out for other drivers! The most helpful parts of the program was the step by step videos that mapped out the mental approach to driving. I think that I am a very careful and cautious driver. I feel confident that I will be a very good driver." - B.J., Houston, Texas

"The way that you gradually get the student on the road and into traffic is great. It's a good system and give the student enough time and experience to drive on his own." - J.N., Franklin, Tennessee

"It worked well for me and I have recommended this program to many of my friends who have parents willing enough to spend that much time in a car with their child who is learning to drive." - C.E.O., Houston, Texas

"My dad has been the parent to drive with me, and we have had much fun with the experience. There have naturally been a few tense moments, but it has given us a lot of time to talk and even a few laughs. (I'm still waiting for HIM to let ME test HIM, as he said I could do once, but only for a few minutes.)  We started in the parking lot and have worked our way up. The Check Lists of things to learn helped us be sure not to miss anything.  We have found the Commentary terms very helpful. They assure us both that I am doing the right thing & concentrating on the driving task." - S.R.S., Spring, Texas