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What You Need to Know About Homeschooling for Your Child

Wednesday 9 May 2007 @ 2:05 pm

by Patricia Bennett
Today, a lot of parents are considering homeschooling for their children. There are a lot of difficult problems facing the public school system, and no easy fixes available. Knowing how much impact the events of their youth has on their children in later life, parents are looking for different options for the education of their children.

Every family does a certain amount of homeschooling already, teaching many lessons along the way. Choosing to homeschool your children full time is a wonderful experience for any parent, as well as an opportunity for your child to be steps ahead of others their age. This is because a lot more can be accomplished in less time with individual attention. In a public school, a child has to compete with a lot more children.

Parents who homeschool their kids are also responsible to teach them the social aspects of dealing with people that are similar in age. Sports, having friends over and vice-versa, telephone conversations and social outings should all be regular parts of their weekly curriculum.

Some parents prefer to homeschool their children up to a certain age, feeling it better prepares them for mingling with other children and contributes to the development of a stronger identity earlier in life. For example, you may opt for homeschooling until your child is ten years old, then upon discussion with them, enroll them in school. By now, you have counseled them about things like choosing friends, respecting their elders, not being a bully, getting the most out of life. Of course, every child is different and many parents like to gauge from the child when they are ready to attend. Most children will reach a point where they start to ask why they don’t go to school like other children. So, it would be a good thing to network with other families who homeschool, so your kids aren’t alone.

Ignoring all external factors, you need to seriously consider if you are the right type of parent to homeschool your child. You have to look inside yourself because everyone can’t do it. Ultimately your main reason has to be that you will thoroughly enjoy interacting, teaching and learning from and with your child, growing closer and getting to know each other better. Other questions to ask include:

I. Are you a patient person?

II. Do you possess excellent communication skills?

III. Do you multi-task with ease?

IV. Are you naturally organized?

V. Can you be objective with your child and criticize and correct as necessary?

VI. Are you naturally creative?

VII. Can the family survive on one income?

If your answer is yes to all but one or two, and they are areas you’re aware you need to work on, you may still like to give home schooling a try on a trial basis, if you answer yes to all of them, homeschooling is definitely suitable for you.

The next thing to look at is how does your child feel about being home-schooled? Some children are fully aware that in a short while they will be old enough to attend school, and they simply can not wait! Others are more sensitive, less sociable and less aware that is what children their age are doing. As best you can, have several discussions with your child to determine how they feel, and if they seem pleased to learn at home with mommy or daddy then you can begin.

Each state has its own level of control over children undergoing homeschooling. There can be either no regulations, low, moderate or high regulations: As the name suggests, every state has different rules and regulations regarding exam and test scores, hours spent studying, and some states make it more difficult to homeschool. States with no regulations don’t even require you to notify education departments or government authorities that your children won’t be attending regular school, and low usually requires notification only with no monitoring of competencies for students.

In preparing for homeschooling your child, you will need to gather materials such as books, lesson guides and plans, movies and other activities. The best thing you can do is work out whether your child learns more easily through looking, listening or hands on processes and design your lessons around that. The best resources are the library and websites designed specifically for homeschooling parents, and second hand shopping at flea markets or charity stores will often lead you to some excellent text books at very low costs. There are also pre-packaged home schooling courses available for extra guidance. It is a wonderful idea to try and incorporate the local environment whenever you can: for example, when learning about water, spend a day visiting different types of water in the local area. Educational outings are a great way to ingrain knowledge through all the senses, so research ahead of time where you can possibly take your child for some real life examples that relate to what they are learning.

There are some common mistakes made by parents homeschooling their children, and being aware of them is all it takes to avoid them. Be sure to make your child reach beyond their current knowledge, as far too many parents don’t express any expectations and fail to motivate the child to do better. Be sensitive to the way they learn instead of teaching the way you find it easiest to learn, and don’t give the child control over the schedule. Make sure the class plan is clearly established, stating upfront how long you will spend on each subject and enforce rules in the “classroom” relating to being tidy, raising their hands with a question, break times and consequences for their actions, good or not so good.

When you are sure this is the avenue you want to take, you should subscribe to some good homeschooling websites or newsletters such as Homeschool Success News. There are programs to aid parents in teaching at home, chat rooms and other networking mediums for parents to compare and learn from each others ideas and experiences. Homeschooling is an opportunity for parent and child to bond deeply in a safe and controlled environment, and they are years you will treasure in your memory for ever.

For more information about homeschooling, visit Patricia Bennett’s web site at:
www.freehomeschoolinghelp.com

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Should I Homeschool?

Wednesday 9 May 2007 @ 11:05 am

by Lisa M Lee
We all want our children to get the best education possible, especially in those early, formative years. Yet we have to admit, in most cases, that the public school system has become inadequate at best, and just isn’t teaching our kids the basic skills they’ll need to survive in the real-world job market.

Private schools can offer a better option, but the cost may be greater than the average family can afford, especially if there is more than one child. And the parent usually has little control over the curriculum or the peer group the child will fall in with.

Many people are looking into the option of home schooling. They are asking “Is home schooling for me?” This is an important question. And there are several related questions you should answer before diving in. Answering these questions should give you a better understanding of what home schooling is all about.

First, why would I want to home school?

Most homeschoolers believe the public schools are not doing an adequate job of educating. Slow learners are falling further and further behind while gifted students are not adequately challenged. At home slower learners can get the one-on-one attention they need. And gifted students can move ahead at their own pace and even finish early.

In a home school setting the parents can adjust the schedule to fit the child. I have two children I’m currently homeschooling. The older one is a quick learner with a photographic memory. He doesn’t need much repetition of facts in order to remember them. My second child is just the opposite. He needs hours and hours of repetition. Isn’t it amazing how different two blood brothers can be?

Parents can also adjust the curriculum to fit the child. I had no trouble teaching my older boy to read. So I used the same curriculum with boy number two. It didn’t work. Hmmm, OK. So I switched curriculums.

Now my second son is doing much better, and not nearly as frustrated with learning. And Mom didn’t have to get frustrated, either. Parents and students can be flexible when they teach and learn at home.

What are some more reasons?

Many parents are choosing to homeschool for safety reasons. Let’s face it, schools simply are not safe. Sadly, many students in public schools are faced with criminal situations every day. At the very least they probably have to put up with bullies. And when was the last time you heard of any POSITIVE effects from peer pressure? It’s easy to see that this type of environment is usually very stressful and distracts from the real purpose of being at school, namely learning.

Another reason many people home school, is because they are fed up with public schools teaching evolution, sex and other hot button subjects. Homeschoolers generally view these subjects as topics that should be taught at home, not at school.

They feel that when the schools teach these subjects the schools are usurping their parental authority. By choosing to homeschool, parents can take back their God-given authority/responsibility to raise their children with a Biblical worldview.

Whatever your reason for homeschooling make sure you define it. Knowing why you are doing something will help you to stay focused when things get rough.

How can I be sure I’m teaching my child the things he/she needs to know?

Once you have decided to homeschool, you should contact your local school board and ask them what the requirements are. Some schools require that you register your child, some do not. Some schools will allow you to use their curriculum (if you want to). Virtually every school is different. And every state has different requirements.

Many local libraries also have information on what needs to be taught at different grade levels. Of course, there have been many books written on the subject as well. And let’s not forget the web. Doing a search on home schooling will turn up loads of information.

Where can I find curriculum to use?

There are so many publishers of educational materials out there that the question becomes “How do I know which to use?”

But let’s answer the first question first.

You can find curriculum at your local library, at homeschooler’s book sales, book stores, used book stores, on-line retailers, on-line used curriculum sites, and direct from the publishers.

How do you decide which to use? That depends on you, your child and your goals. For example, if your child has learning problems, you would buy curriculum designed for children with learning problems. If you want to teach Biblical values you would purchase from a Christian publisher.

First, evaluate your child’s situation, decide what your goals will be, and choose the area of study upon which you wish to concentrate. Then go to the stores, libraries or publishers, or spend some time online, and make your selections based on these criteria.

Finally, do I have time to home school?

Ah yes, the big “T” question. There never seems to be enough time with our busy schedules these days. Obviously, if you’re not going to be home for at least six waking hours (your child’s, not yours), then it’s going to be very difficult to provide a quality education.

Ideally, there should be a stay-at-home parent to do the teaching, but even if you have to work the standard 8-hour day, it’s still possible by adjusting and pairing your schedules. It’s all a matter of priorities. We’ll always find the time to do the things we consider most important.

Take the plunge

Once you have your student(s) and curriculum in front of you the fun can start. Did I say fun? Forgive me, I’m not trying to be sarcastic. Oftentimes it may seem more like work, but you can make it fun with the right attitude. Think of it as a new, life-changing adventure that you and your child will be taking together.

Many home schoolers are even incorporating educational games and toys into their curriculum. Games can make learning easier and a lot more interesting. Just one more reason to make the bold move away from the public school system and over to the home school system.

Lisa Lee
http://www.BestHomeEdToys.com

Lisa Lee is Co-owner of http://www.BestHomeEdToys.com, specializing in educational toys, games, kits, and supplies, with an emphasis on the homeschooled child. She and her husband are currently homeschooling their 3 small boys, and are able to work from home thanks to the internet.

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Learning Math and Loving It with Manipulatives and Games

Tuesday 8 May 2007 @ 4:05 pm

by Lisa M Lee
When we think about methods for teaching children math, the first things that probably come to mind are flash cards, repetition and memorization, pie charts, workbooks, and the like. But one method you may not have thought of, or even heard of, is the use of educational manipulatives and games.

What are the benefits of using educational manipulatives and games for learning math?

First of all, you may be wondering, just what are educational manipulatives? Our official definition of “manipulate” means “to treat or operate with or as if with the hands or by mechanical means especially in a skillful manner” (Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary). In other words, it’s doing something or handling something with the hands. But how does this relate to teaching math?

Well, when you want to teach children about money, what do you do? You pull out some coins and some bills and you explain how much each is worth and how they relate to one another. This is a hands-on approach to teaching the value of money using manipulatives.

Educational math manipulatives are things the students can actually touch and pick up with their hands. They come in all shapes, colors and sizes. Manipulatives can give the student a three dimensional hands-on picture of the concepts they are learning. And, best of all, they are easy to use.

Manipulatives are usually cubes, rods, tiles or cards with or without numbers on them. If your child is just starting out, you would use the ones without numbers. One example of this is Cuisenaire rods.

Cuisenaire rods are a collection of rectangular rods, each of a different color and size. They help students visualize problems involving fractions and can be used to teach the basics of addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. After your child learns the basics, then you can use the cubes, rods or tiles with numbers and symbols on them. These are used just like flash cards.

But what if you want to teach about geometric shapes or fractions or patterns?

First, there are geometric manipulatives. These can be used to teach children about cylinders, spheres, cubes, pyramids and cones. Some geometric manipulatives are whole. Others are divided into parts to make it easier to demonstrate the adding or subtracting of those parts. Suppliers of geometric manipulatives usually provide an activity book with many lessons to help the student understand geometric relationships.

There are also manipulatives that teach about fractions. These are usually made out of foam or plastic. They can be used to help the student understand the relationship between whole things and parts of things.

Manipulatives that teach design and patterning skills are very popular. Perhaps it is because they are often used in crafts. Crafting can be fun, but how many children realize they are developing their problem solving skills while they are doing crafts? Pretty sneaky, huh?

Another way to enhance learning is with games.

We all know children need to learn their math facts. Although some children can learn these facts the first time they see them, most children learn by seeing them over and over again. They learn by repetition. Simply using flash cards or workbook pages can be boring and not very stimulating.

But by using a game, children get the needed repetition in an interesting, fun way. And there are games available for all levels of learning. For example, the game Sum Swamp is for beginners who need practice with addition and subtraction. Totally Tut is another game that gives practice in addition, subtraction, multiplication and division as well as order of operation practice.

Does your child need practice with logic, strategy or pattern recognition? Tic Tac Twice is a fun game that will surely help. Players use two boards at once. A good move on one board may not be a good move on the other. Players must place four playing pieces in a row across, up, down or diagonal on one board. This game is based on algebraic principles.

Geoshapes is a game that is a little more challenging. Students will plan strategies and calculate risk while getting practice with their math. The goal is to be the first to fill a figure with combinations of geometric shapes.

Whatever your child’s learning goals, there are games and other tools to help. Educational manipulatives and games are some of the often-overlooked tools in our educational arsenal that can be used to both teach and entertain at the same time. While traditional methods of teaching math that have proven their value should certainly not be abandoned, educational manipulatives and games can and should be used as a resource to overcome those short attention spans for which most children are famous.

Lisa Lee is a home schooling mom and co-owner of http://www.BestHomeEdToys.com , specializing in educational toys, games and learning products, with an emphasis on the home schooling family.

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Home Grown Young Scientist

Tuesday 8 May 2007 @ 2:05 pm

by Lisa M Lee
How would you like to see your children get excited about learning science? “Yeah, right”, you’re thinking. “You don’t know MY kids”. True, science doesn’t rank very high on most kid’s popularity lists.

Oh sure, they get a kick out of seeing a mock volcano experiment or some other flashy science demonstration, but when it comes right down to actually learning the principles involved, well, that’s a different story. But don’t despair. There’s still a hands-on learning approach that will teach the necessary knowledge while retaining the fun of those wacky science experiments that sometimes go awry.

What exactly am I talking about? Educational science kits, that’s what.

Sales for children’s educational science kits are on the rise, and with good reason. They are becoming a great blessing to children, teachers and parents. Many homeschoolers are investing in these kits in order to give their children that hands-on experience many public school students get in the classroom, and more.

Good science kits consist of tools which encourage exploration through activities that make learning fun. They are filled with activities to engage young imaginations and build creative minds and critical thinking skills.

The types of science kits available are nearly endless. There are kits for learning about plants, animals, chemistry, electronics, robotics, geology, even the weather. They come fully equipped with all the materials required. And these kits are designed for specific grade levels.

For example, most first graders are required to learn about the senses. The My Senses Kit encourages children to conduct experiments exploring the five senses. Included in the kit are a stethoscope, a telescope and a prism. When making a decision about which kit to buy, keep in mind that there is more to these kits than meets the eye (no pun intended). They’re chock-full of great learning tools and experiences for your young student.

The Mini Ant Factory is also good choice for the very young. Measuring 8” by 8 1/2”, it provides great lessons in responsibility. Of course, if you are worried about ants running all over your house you might prefer The Bug World. This kit includes a net, a magnifying glass, charts, and no ants, at least not indoors. Both of these kits teach students all about ecology and the insect world. Bugs not included, but we’re sure that won’t be a problem for your budding entomologist.

If your student is a little older, he may be interested in electronics. Science kits are tools that can help both children and adults decipher the world of electronics by introducing some basic knowledge. Electrical science kits are great because you usually end up with a device that can be used over and over for both fun and practical uses.

One example is the Short Wave Radio Kit. You can learn about electronics as you build a radio. When you are done you have your very own short wave radio. There are other kits that teach how to build telephones, cameras, doorbells, and even kites and simple rockets. These kits are not only fun to use, but they also teach the scientific principles involved in how they are made and why they work.

Commercial science kits are attractive and can be convenient resources. They are perfect for those who have trouble rounding up all the stuff for experiments. These kits are comprehensive, high quality learning tools. Many science kits are supplemented by very clear teacher’s and student’s manuals, as well as worksheets.

Science kits are particularly helpful for children who have not had concrete experience with science. They are packed with materials to help children enjoy learning about science and how scientists work. Science kits are filled with activities to engage young imaginations and build creative minds and critical thinking skills.

Science Kits are indeed inexpensive, fun, and educational science experiments in a box. They are an excellent way to give our children hands-on science time in our homeschooling activities. Science kits are popular with the students and reinforce scientific concepts through experiential learning.

How do people come up with all of these ideas for science kits? Are their developers mad scientists with too much time on their hands? Hardly.

Science kits are based on sound theory and backed by real-world testing. The kits are a result of years of working with teachers, scientists, museums, and students. Science kits are high-quality science and technology related educational products for children of all ages. And they are teacher-friendly. They are great education aids that make science fun.

Science kits are also a great choice for multi-sensory learning. If your child is one who learns by doing, science kits are the perfect tools to use to teach. Let’s face it. Books can only take a child so far. Science kits can take him or her to the next level with hands-on activities that he or she will really enjoy.

Science Kits are a truly unique, scientific, fun way to get kids loving science. These comprehensive, high-quality science kits are perfect for redefining science and engaging minds and hands in worthwhile play. The science kits are curriculum in and of themselves.

Learning science can be a wonderful experience. Most public and private schools have lab equipment so that students can gain the hands-on experience they need, although the variety of the equipment and quality of the instruction they receive varies greatly. Homeschoolers, however, rarely have access to such equipment.

That is why it is so important to invest in educational science kits. They can give your child that hands-on experience that will help to prepare him/her for college, work or both. Who knows, maybe your child will one day become famous for developing some wild and wacky scientific demonstration. Better yet, perhaps he or she will make a significant scientific contribution that will improve the lives of mankind for generations to come.

Lisa Lee is a homeschooling mom and co-owner of http://www.BestHomeEdToys.com , specializing in educational toys, games and learning products, with an emphasis on the home schooling family.

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Home School 101

Friday 4 May 2007 @ 10:05 am

by Deanna Mascle
Do you feel that your kids will benefit more if they learn from you? Are you sure that you will be a better teacher than those in your children’s school? You think you are up for home schooling?

This article will take you to the world of “home schooling”. Think of it as a guide which can answer all the previous questions.

First, how do you know if you are ready for it? Consider the following:

1. Are you ready to give up your time?

Remember that home schooling is not just about reading books to your kids. It means that there will be the usual lesson plans, papers, projects and yes, even field trips!

2. Are you ready to give up your work?

Yes, once you decide to educate your kids yourself, it means that you have to surrender your other career. It will be hard to juggle both.

3. Can you still handle the laundry and other household chores?

If you can, good for you. If not, then you might as well ask for help from a maid or cleaning service.

4. Is your kid okay with it?

If your child is against home schooling right from the start, then think twice about it. You might just have a hard time getting your kid out of bed and to the study desk.

5. Can you teach?

This is the most important question of all. Can you handle the pressures of being a teacher? Are you patient enough? Try tutors if you are not.

Now, if all the answers are “yes” then that means you go for it!

Here are the tips you have to take into consideration once you are officially home schooling your kid:

1. Find out what learning style will work for your kid.

2. Don’t be too hard on him. Be as flexible as you can.

3. Don’t be too hard on yourself. There is no perfect teacher.

4. Have faith in your kid. Boost his self-confidence.

5. Let your kids love school. Homeschooling might be able to do just that.

6. Concentrate on the curriculum. Never underestimate it.

7. Be educated on all the homeschool laws. Never break one.

8. The best piece of advice? Don’t give up.

But in the end, if you think everything is just too tedious, then why not just consider other options? Hire a tutor, maybe?

Find free home school resources in the free ebook “The Parents Guide to Home Schooling” at http://childrenlearnmore.info

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All The Perks of Home Schoolingfor Free!

Friday 4 May 2007 @ 10:05 am

by Deanna Mascle
The fact is, you can actually design your homeschooling program in order for it to come free. By ‘free’, we mean that you won’t be spending an extra buck aside from the regular crayons and pieces of paper that a regular school kid would need at the start of a school year.

The key to getting homeschooling ‘free’ is taking advantage of the resources around you.

The most obvious obstacle in beginning to homeschool your child is the need to create your own homeschooling curriculum. You may opt to purchase your own books to go over possible material, hire a professional to assist you in the creation of this curriculum, or better yet, go online and find a suitable free home schooling curriculum. Online home schooling support sites actually have various options for home schooling curriculum for you to choose from. Because these are all online, you are not likely to spend on transportation, professional fees, and even purchase of books you may not use when you decide you don’t want them in your curriculum.

Carrying on with a homeschooling program does not have to be expensive either. If you prefer buying books, you can contact local book dealers. Dealers of book sets have various discounts for home schooling parents like you. The benefits of getting your own book sets include the convenience of having these books in the comfort of your home. The costs of purchasing the books will be well worth it because your succeeding children can make use of these same books when they reach the same educational level.

Otherwise, you can opt to take advantage of something closer to home—your town or city library. Your library will likely carry a huge wealth of books (some may no longer be sold in your regular bookstores!) that you can borrow when you need them.
Your regular school field trip can easily be replaced with the fraction of the cost. You can opt to see sites within the proximity of your home. Your city and your state may offer you a rich array of cultural and historical sites to visit. You can also opt to tie in education with whatever family trips and vacations you’d be making. Taking a trip to Lourdes? Build a lesson around the family trip so that you can use this time and the money you spend in homeschooling your child as well.

With some careful thought and innovativeness, you can easily make home schooling free—both financially and effort-wise. Don’t be afraid to ask around and look for ideas online from other homeschooling parents.

Find free home school resources in the free ebook “The Parents Guide to Home Schooling” at http://childrenlearnmore.info

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Homeschooling Setups That Make Your Home Education Run More Smoothly

Friday 4 May 2007 @ 3:05 am

by Lily Morgan -
So many parents are turning away from public education to home-schooling options. While home schooling does increase the amount of time parents must devote to their children and usually means one parent forgoing earning income to teach, home-schooling may provide a better, richer education for a more well-rounded child.

An environment in the home should be set up for conductive learning. Teaching your child to read in the middle of a family room may not be the best setting and could be disruptive to learning. Choosing a room to devote to educational means and for storing school-related material is important. Children learn that this room is for school and the rest of the family home is for socializing and play.

How you set up your home-schooling room is important as well. The room should be one in a quiet area without disruptive noises or distractions. The area should be kept clean and neat at all times, and children should be taught to put away their materials and books after working with them. This behavior taught in a public school system is good to practice in home-schooling environments as well.

To that end, have storage centers that allow sorting of materials and easy clean up after use. Racks with bins or storage drawers where children can put away arts and crafts materials or pencils and crayons are a good idea. There are many storage center options on the market today to keep school materials neat and tidy.

Provide furniture that is scaled down to child size. If you visit an elementary school, you’ll notice that all the desks and chairs are small, making them easy for children to use. They’re also more comfortable for children, making learning less of a chore than having to reach up to write on a desk that is too high. Bookcases should also be child height, so that the child can reach without a parent having to worry about anything toppling over.

Watch for signs of boredom or frustration while the learning hours pass. If you see your child becoming tired or frustrated, take a break. Some children need to stop and absorb what they’ve learned before moving on, and a small break can be conducive to better mental processes. Just like adults, kids need a chance to get up, move around, do something else, and come back to the problem at hand.

Have a small reading area set up in your room, with a rocking chair and a bookcase full of stories your child can leaf through or read. Alternatively, you can have an activity center for painting or drawing and take a break from learning by painting a picture on the topic at hand. If you want to integrate a little child psychology, have your child draw a picture about how he was feeling before the break and how he feels now.

To make the process of creating up a home-schooling environment even better, include your child in the setting up of furniture and decorating of walls. Your child can choose pictures to hang or select a growth chart to measure height every week, or help paint the walls a color that is calming and relaxing, like blue. Including your child in the preparation for home-schooling can make your son or daughter feel more encouraged to participate in the venture rather than feel stuck at home.

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Resources for learner drivers and driving schools

Tuesday 1 May 2007 @ 4:05 pm

by David Hart
Resources for learner drivers and driving schools are widely available. There are two main sources, the local transport authority as well as the internet. Information can be accessed from both categories easily on safe driving. Catalogues and booklets offering resources are available both at the local transport authority office and on the internet. Some of these resources are also available for free. A fully developed guide for learner drivers and driving schools comes at a price.

The ‘Driver’s Record’, brought out by Driving Standards Agency, will be of great assistance. This catalogue offers tips to driving schools to train learner drivers is a must. Every driving school should have a copy of this catalogue. Every approved driving instructor should necessarily keep this catalogue in the vehicle while training learner drivers.

The first and foremost tip is to drive safe. The learner has to be at least 17 years old to qualify for training. Some of the most important instructions to be followed by the learner driver are: the learner driver should possess a valid provisional driver license; obtain insurance to drive the vehicle; meet the vision (eye sight) standards; drive vehicles that display the board L (this is to caution other drivers that this particular car is being driven by a learner).

It is easy to obtain a provisional driver license. All learner drivers should possess a provisional driver license. Only people, who are 17-years-old, will be granted the provisional driver license. A provisional driver license holder should drive a vehicle bearing the board (L) only on the roads. They are not permitted to drive on speedways or motorways.

After obtaining a provisional driving license, contact the nearest approved driving training schools, which employ certified driving instructors with sufficient experience. It is easy to locate such driving training schools since they are registered on the internet and in the yellow pages. They also advertise their services in the neighborhood. After ascertaining the credibility of the driving training school, register yourself for the training session.

There is no fixed training duration for training drivers. It depends on each individual’s learning and grasping skills. Ideally, every learner driver should undergo training for not less than 15 hours over two weeks. However some research has found that a total of 50 hours are required for a trainer driver to completely undergo all categories of training to become eligible to drive on freeways.

Once the learner driver completes the training, a test has to be cleared to obtain a driver’s license. The test includes both theoretical test and practical test to ascertain the expertise of the driver.

David Hart is the author of this article on driving instructors. Find more information about Driving schools directory here.

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