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DriversEd.com^®

Please read this FAQ page carefully before contacting the Co-op.

Do I need to purchase one DriversEd.com course for each student, or is good for my entire family?

The DriversEd.com course is good for one student only.

Why do the different states have different prices? Are the amounts of materials more or less, reflected in the price?

Different states have different prices depending on the state regulations and what is required to be in the material and what is required to be able to use the material.

I live in Indiana, but DriversEd.com is not available to Co-op Members in Indiana through this offer. It is available at the DriversEd.com website. Why is that?

DriversEd.com is restricted in certain areas of Indiana, and it is dependent on the student's zip code as to whether or not your student can take advantage of the course. In the beginning, DriversEd.com did have Indiana listed on their offer through the Co-op, but members found that after signing up they were not able to take advantage of the course because of their zipcode. To eliminate technical issues, refunds, etc., DriversEd.com felt it was best that we didn't offer the Indiana course. You can purchase directly at the DriversEd.com website.

Wisconsin does not allow home educators to teach their children driving. How is it that I can purchase a course for my state through DriversEd.com?

The parent does not teach the actual course itself, rather the student works their way through the DriversEd.com program. One suggested option is once your student turns 18, he or she can then take the driving test without needing an accredited drivers ed program. Going through the DriversEd.com program can help make sure all the bases are covered. However, it may not touch on any legal requirements for your state. What is more, the student will be eligible for insurance discounts!

If the DriversEd.com online course is not available in my state, can I purchase a course from another state instead?

We are only able to offer courses we are allowed to, per DriversEd.com. If your state is not listed, there might be some restrictions or DriversEd.com does not offer courses for your state. It is not recommended, nor will you be able to, use a different course for a state other than the state you currently reside in.

Does this course meet the homeschooler requirements for the Virginia DMV?

Yes, the Virginia course is DOE approved for home schooled students. You or the parent can find more information here:

https://driversed.com/courses/drivers-ed/Virginia-drivers-education.aspx

Are there any special requirements in Virginia?

In Virginia, DriversEd.com is available only to homeschooled students. The state requires them to verify these students by asking them to fax in a letter from the Superintendent, confirming that the student is homeschooled. If the student is homeschooled for religious reasons, they don't require an up-to date letter from the Superintendent, but you must have at least one letter to that effect.

Is there any teaching on the mechanical, etc. parts of the car in this course (as there was in the 1960's in drivers ed. classes)?

The DriversEd.com course does discuss such things as ABS and how it functions, however it won't have instructions for changing the oil and things like that. Neither will it teach how to use a manual shift car although it may touch on the very basics. The course will mostly concentrate on the driving rules and defensive driving practices. However there may be state specific laws that are not covered by the program. You would need to consult your state traffic laws for those.

What do I do if my question is not answered on this page?

You can submit your question at the Contact Us page. We will answer your question and update this page as well.