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Dyslexia and Driving an Automobile By: Dale S. Brown Tom, a handsome twenty-seven-year old man who had dyslexia faced serious problems learning to drive a car. He failed his driving test several times in high school. He worked on learning to drive in college, but never bothered to take the test again. Now as an […]

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Economic Driving School Receives 2014 Best of San Jose Award San Jose Award Program Honors the Achievement SAN JOSE November 28, 2014 — Economic Driving School has been selected for the 2014 Best of San Jose Award in the Automobile Driving Schools category by the San Jose Award Program. Each […]

Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Economic Driving School Receives 2013 Best of San Jose Award San Jose Award Program Honors the Achievement SAN JOSE December 4, 2013 — Economic Driving School has been selected for the 2013 Best of San Jose Award in the Automobile Driving Schools category by the San Jose Award Program. Each […]

According to a AAA poll, 94% of teens said texting while driving is a serious danger. Unfortunately, the same study revealed that 35% of those respondents still admitted to doing it. The presence of information like this goes to show that awareness around the dangers of texting while driving is on the rise, but drivers […]

Voice-driven, in-vehicle technologies have become increasingly common with peoples’ desire to stay connected by texting, talking on the phone or even using Facebook. New findings from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety and the University of Utah show that dangerous distractions can exist even when drivers keep their hands on the wheel and their eyes […]

Specialties • Teaching teenagers and students with disabilities. • Defensive driving. History Established in 1978 Don Meyer and Donnell Jackson, owners of Economic Driving School attended San Jose State University where they earned their teaching credentials in 1974. At the same time they earned Designated Teaching Credentials in Public Safety and Accident Prevention, including Driver […]

Communication with the student is critical when teaching driving. Below are short phrases the teacher should use to aid in communication PHRASE MEANING 1. “Adjust seat” First unlock, then pull (or push) seat to proper position for you. 2. “Start engine” Twist key, release key, and apply brake. 3. “Shift” Move gear selector lever. 4. […]

Just because a person knows how to drive, does not mean they know how to teach driving. When emotions, anxiety, and fear play into the mix, the results can be disastrous. Before taking your teen out on the road make sure a certified driving instructor is responsible for teaching them how to drive. At Economicdrivingschool.com […]

When your teenager turns 151/2 years of age they are eligible to take the provisional permit test at the Department of Motor Vehicles. After completing Driver Education they will need to bring their Driver Education Completion Certificate, birth certificate, and social security number to the DMV. The parent or guardian and student must also fill […]