Driver’s Ed prepares students for the real road
It’s
no differential equation. Freedom equals car, and car equals Drivers Ed.
Fortunately, Cornhusker Driving School can solve any driving problems.
Cornhusker
Driving School consists of 20 hours of classroom instruction at Marian followed
by three to five hours of one-on-one driving time, depending on the experience
level of the driver. To fulfill the State of Nebraska requirements since
January 1, 1999 for students 15-17 years of age, a young driver can take an
approved Drivers Ed course, like Cornhusker Driving School, or log driving
hours with a driver or 18 years of age or older in order to receive a
provisional driver’s license.
Dr. Pat Vendetti is the primary instructor at Cornhusker Driving
School. He is somewhat of a legend in the Drivers Ed community, teaching
young drivers since 1966. Vendetti strongly encourages all beginning
drivers to take some sort of a Drivers Ed course. “Drivers Ed puts kids
in a classroom setting and discusses images and events just driving with
parents won’t teach you,” said Vendetti.
During Vendetti’s course, the law, as it relates to the driver, is
carefully reviewed. The student enrolled in Cornhusker Driving School’s
state certified program can also expect driving information presented in a
format so that all students can put into practice the knowledge acquired.
In addition to the textbook; photographs, tests,
driver education pamphlets, scenarios, and magazines are provided for a more
descriptive learning experience.
Vendetti also discusses the new issues effecting young drivers
today, such as the proposal in the Nebraska legislature to raise the driving
age to 18. “People think there is too much inexperience in young drivers
today…I think we should try to make [younger] drivers better and more educated
first. But I do believe raising the driving age would decrease accidents
and deaths with motor vehicles,” said Vendetti.
Cornhusker Driving School costs $300 and is offered June 1-4, 8
a.m. to 12 p.m. at Marian. To sign up, go to www.cornhuskerdriving.com to
register for the summer course. With a
long history of creating safe and responsible drivers, this is one class that
will leave it’s student with life long lessons.