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 […]

All Californians who want to drive a motor vehicle must pass two exams which are the permit and driving tests. Reviewing your notes from the Driver Education Online course and taking the free practice tests should insure that you do well on the DMV permit test. The permit test is 46 multiple choice questions. Students […]

If you are the parent of a high school student it is likely that your son or daughter will want to drive. In California there are two state required courses students are required to complete in order to drive a motor vehicle. All teenagers under 18 years of age are required to take Driver Education […]

Insurance in a very important topic when it comes to driving a car. California law says that all licensed drivers must have automobile insurance. By law you must carry your vehicle registration and car insurance in your vehicle. You must present it to a police officer if you are pulled over in your vehicle. Teenagers […]