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posted on June 03, 2009 at 03:29PM Inappropriate?
I was hoping to get some feedback from parents about what they look for in a driver's education program for their teens. Cost only? Referrals? Location? Is there something about the Sears name that would push you towards a Sears Authorized Driving School?
replies: 18 latest post: November 22, 2009 at 01:37PM by SearsPro
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posted on June 03, 2009 at 03:58PM
 

When I was growing up in St. Louis (late 80s and early 90s) there were Sears Driving Schools in St. Louis.  I think the most improtant factor in my decision would be the reputation and skills.  I wouldn't want someone teaching them how to "just barely pass".

 

posted on June 03, 2009 at 10:25PM
 

My kids picked their own school based on their friends opinions. We paid the class time and they paid for their road lessons which included one road test in the schools car.

posted on June 04, 2009 at 08:56AM
 

When I was growing up, we had Driver's Ed in our high school.  Is this not the case anymore at most schools? 

posted on June 04, 2009 at 09:06AM
 

We also had Driver's Ed in High School. We had to learn how to change a tire, check oil, as well as learn how to drive the car. I bet those things aren't taught now! You wanna know what's nuts? I currently live in Iowa and kidscan get a permit to drive at 14!! How crazy is that. Apparently that law was created for farm kids to drive tractors and trucks on the country but now even town kids can do this. I think this is one of the worst ideas around! Actually it is entirely too easy to get a drivers license in this country. When I was in germany in 1990, i knew some locals and you have to be 18 years old before you even take your first test which costs hundreds of dollars (german equivalent of course). I guess thats why they have the autobahn and we have a 65 mile per hour limit.

posted on June 04, 2009 at 09:43AM
 

This is very fresh for me since I have a new driver in my house. Some of the high schools still offer Driver's Ed as a course but many kids don't want to take up credit hours with non-academic classes. This is one of the reasons they go to an outside provider for lessons.

posted on June 04, 2009 at 09:46AM
 

It was a required course when I was in school and we got a 1/4 credit for it. Granted I graduated in 1985 so things may have changed since then :)

posted on June 05, 2009 at 10:16AM
 

Thanks for the responses.  It turns out that 28 of the 50 states require driver education and almost all have the "graduated" license program for teen drivers where they driver under restrictions until 18.

I also was required to take one through my high school but would have considered another option if it were available as our program cost nearly $300 in the early 90's.

I am trying to expand Sears Driving School to states other than MI, MN, TX, NJ, OH and WI and was brainstorming reasons why the Sears name may entice parents....and maybe teens to switch over.

posted on June 05, 2009 at 10:57AM
 

I did a quick Bing search and I still saw an "Authorized Sears Driving School" in St. Louis.  Is this "the" Sears or just using the name?

posted on June 05, 2009 at 11:26AM
 

This school is no longer open.  Apparently its legend lives on.

posted on June 05, 2009 at 12:26PM
 
In response to brurightspeciar's post from June 05 2009 10:16AM
brurightspeciar said…

I am trying to expand Sears Driving School to states other than MI, MN, TX, NJ, OH and WI and was brainstorming reasons why the Sears name may entice parents....and maybe teens to switch over.

If you can fix my hook, I'll help you get started in Massachusetts. And no, I won't tee up a 3-Wood!

posted on June 08, 2009 at 11:53AM
 

go to a local cemetary when on a learners permit and practice, practice * practice

high schools offer book work as a course, then behind the wheel for a fee, which is almost  half the cost going with an independent driving school, if your beyond the high school age. most don't offer driving a stick shift- folks nowadays dont have a clue how to drive stick ,unless your a country mouse and learned on your own.

posted on June 08, 2009 at 11:52PM
 
In response to madgolfer's post from June 05 2009 12:26PM
madgolfer said…
If you can fix my hook,


Shorter stance, of course!

posted on August 15, 2009 at 05:30PM
 

Oh...

Sliced it!

posted on August 15, 2009 at 05:31PM
 

Surround the student driver's car with Sears pillows.

Buy one, get tother FREE!

posted on August 15, 2009 at 08:35PM
 

Try driving 13 gears, and double-clutching 13 tons sometime.

Guaranteed being IN a big truck like that will change your perspective about the road, and the way people behave on it.

posted on September 11, 2009 at 02:30AM
 

Yaa...

But, if they cut you off, you can RUN'M OVER!

How cool is THAT!

posted on November 22, 2009 at 12:29PM
 
In response to AdamO's post from September 11 2009 02:30AM
AdamO said…

Yaa...

But, if they cut you off, you can RUN'M OVER!

How cool is THAT!

Wish it were that "cool"!

In actuality, any vehicle which requires a CDL to operate, comes under much scrutiny when involved in an accident.

The driver of such vehicle is drug and alcohol tested. His/her medical history is examined (depending on the state and seriousness of accident) The vehicle he/she is driving is put thru DOT inspection. This is all done even if the accident was not his/her fault.

Please don't cut off trucks or drive in a trucks blind spots!!!! It is very difficult to maneuver and stop a truck to avoid an accident!!!

posted on November 22, 2009 at 01:37PM
 

I like to get right behidn the truck liek 1 foot and drift and still their thunder. Then honk a bunch so they know I am there.

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