When the decision is made to get our driving license, whether it is just after reaching the age of majority or later; Whether we opt for a motorcycle, car or special vehicles such as trucks or buses, the choice of driving school should not be taken lightly. Not in vain, it is the place where we will receive the technical and road safety training essential to get behind the wheel.
When choosing a driving school, it is common to let ourselves be carried away by a single compelling reason, without taking other factors into account. For example, opt for the one that is closest to your home, the one that offers an apparently cheaper price or the one where your friends go. Although this is relevant, they are not the only requirements that we must look at.
To get your driving license, consistency is important, so it is advisable that the driving school is close to you or that it is convenient for you to go to it on foot or by public transport. It doesn't necessarily have to be close to your home, but perhaps to your place of study or work, depending on your schedule.
The facilities are also important, from the classrooms where practical classes are taught to the teaching materials they have and the teaching methodology they use. Of course, the quality and modernity of the practice vehicles is very relevant.
Find out very well about the services offered by the driving school and the price, as here you will find many variations. There are driving schools where only practical classes are offered, while the theoretical classes are taught through videos. You will also find others where they charge you for the manual separately, some have a driving simulator in addition to the vehicle practice.
In others, small groups are offered while others teach more mass classes. In addition to the registration fee, internships are charged separately, as well as the right to take an exam and any renewals that may be necessary. Some will charge you for the practical exam as just another practice, while others have a special price. Although the General Directorate of Traffic stipulates a fee for the exam, there are driving schools that increase it based on certain rates.
As you can see, there are small details that will make a big difference. Ask in detail and do not get carried away by the cheapest price, as it may be associated with less complete services.
Check the driving school's passing rate and collect as many opinions as you can about its services and staff, both from well-known people who have attended and from the reviews available on the internet.
Finally, keep in mind that the driving school schedules – both theoretical and practical classes – are adapted to your availability. If you have a tight schedule, it is important that they are flexible and that you can organize your classes at your convenience or make them up if you cannot attend.
