1. What is the Drivers Education State Requirement for teens under 18 yrs. old?
A. Classroom (30 hours) + Behind the Wheel (6 hours) with a DOT certified instructor. Plus complete 50 hours practice driving with an adult license driver over 21 years of age. Course takes 6 weeks to complete.
2. What is the cost of A+ Clark’s Driver Program?
A. A Special Discount is given when the teenager enrolls in the complete package for classroom and BTW = $425.00 + 4.5% Tax = $445.00 - $50 = $395.00
3. Can I take the Classroom only or BTW only?
A. Yes. Classroom only cost $200 + $4.5% Tax = $209.00. BTW only cost $300 + $4.5% Tax = $314.00.
4. What additional driver educational services does A+ provide?
A. For teens, additional hours over the required 6 hrs. can be arranged by student needs.
Adult Programs: We offer 6-hours, 12-hours, or 24-hour package program. The average new driver takes the 6-hour program. Those adults who have little experience or do not have practice opportunities select the 12 or 24-hour program. We provide a pick-up & drop-off service for all private drives.
5. What teaching aides does A+ offer that help adults learn faster?
A. First, a patient, experienced instructor. Second, A+ has designed an in-car book program to assist new drivers in understanding driver concepts. This booklet is full of diagrams and examples for optimum student learning. This booklet is unique and used only by A+ Clark’s.
6. Does A+ offer Road Test Assistance?
A. Yes. We provide the vehicle and an instructor to accompany student to the testing center. A week advance notice is required for all walk-in testing. DMV Road test appointments usually take two to five weeks advance bookings. Our professional services are designed to give you some practice prior to taking the test. We charge $50 per hour. Drivers should make an appointment, it takes less time and money. The Kalihi DMV testing requires 3 hr. minimum ($150). All other stations are 4+ hours ($200+). Walk-in testing requires a 5-hour minimum ($250). Road test appointments can be made on-line by going to www.honolulu.gov.
7. How many students are in the vehicle when the student is doing BTW Driving?
A. For best results all drives are private, one to one.
8. Tell me about the cars used for driving students.
A. We use three cars, A Chevy HHR, a Toyota Scion, and a Corolla. All cars are equipped with an extra instructor brake. A+ is the first to use a “Student Driver” sign on top of the vehicle, which is visible to all drivers, 360 degrees. The sign is to alert all drivers that a new driver is in the area and courtesy is appreciated.
9. How are drives Behind the Wheel structured?
A. A+ has designed a system of 6-Progressive Lessons Series. We teach this system in four, 1 1/2 hr. sessions. The sessions have been designed to teach safe, responsible and defensive techniques to insure a lifetime of good defensive driving habits. Our goal is to develop safe and responsible drivers.
10. Is a “permit to drive” required to take the driver education course?
A. For the classroom section , No. However, to make an appointment to start the driving portion of driver education, a permit is required by law.
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