Driver Training Services

We are looking for enthusiastic and dedicated people who are patient and have a positive approach to training safe drivers. Flexible hours, about 12-38 hours a week. Must be available weekends. In order to teach driving in PA you must be licensed by the PA Department of Education. We will train you to qualify for your instructor's license.

NEW SERVICE at DTS!!! Driver Training Services is proud to announce that we are offering a new service. Ready-Assess is a self guided dignostic test that allows drivers to get feedback on their Crash-prevention skills. You DO NOT need a driver's license or permit to use Ready-Assess. The cost is $24.99 and available at our office in Lansdale Monday-Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm and Saturday 8:30am to 4:30pm. https://drivertrainingservices.com/servic/ready-assess.aspx

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Nearly 3,000 people are killed on U.S. roads every year in distracted driving crashes, the federal government reports. Cell phone use is a common driver distraction. Did you know technology exists that could prevent many of those crashes and save thousands of lives? Cell phone blocking technology is most often an app for smartphones and is available from wireless services and companies that specialize in these apps.The most basic technologies prohibit calls or texts while a v...ehicle is in motion. More advanced systems are capable of blocking audio features, and tracking speed and sudden stops. Many send text or email notifications, providing helpful information for parents of teen drivers. This technology is used most often by parents of teen drivers and employers. In a public opinion poll conducted by the National Safety Council, 82% of Americans said they felt the most pressure from their families to use phones while driving. Even teen drivers report feeling pressure from families, as well as friends. Many drivers continue to use phones even when they are aware of the crash risk. Sixty-seven percent of those surveyed by NSC said they felt they were at risk because another driver was distracted by technology. Yet, only 25% said their own distraction from technology was putting others at risk. In part, this "not me" attitude remains prevalent because people believe they are better drivers than those around them. #JustDrive https://www.nsc.org//distracted-drivi/technology-solutions

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the National Safety Council postponed the observance of Distracted Driving Awareness Month from April to October 2020. Keep your attention where it belongs on the road. Distracted driving can be deadly. #JustDrive Learn more at www.nsc.org/justdrive

Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD is more common than many are aware of. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data and statistics on ASD, around 1 in 54 children are identified with ASD. While incidence does not vary based on race, according to the same source, ASD is four times as common in boys than it is for girls. ASD can restrict or prohibit an individual from carrying out a variety of daily activities, however, research by the Children’s H...ospital of Philadelphia found nearly two-thirds of teens with high-functioning autism are interested in driving. A longitudinal study of driver licensing rates among adolescents and young adults with ASD, found that 90% of teens acquired their driver’s license within two years of getting their learner’s permit. This guide is designed to help individuals navigate the process, and provide awareness of the resources available. Clink the link to read about Driving Challenges for people with ASD, and how to overcome them: https://theclunkerjunker.com//drivers-license-difficultie/ See more

f you are interested in taking a Driver's Test, these are a few tips on what PennDot says you should know. Turnscorrect turn signal when preparing to make a turn or to enter or exit a designated area. As you approach the turn, check traffic in all directions and activate the correct turn signal at the appropriate time. Brake smoothly, evenly and safely, when necessary, to get into the correct lane needed for the turn.... If you must stop before making the turn because of traffic, signals or signs, smoothly come to a complete stop behind the stop line, crosswalk, or stop sign. When ready to turn, check traffic in all directions. Maintain smooth, even acceleration and yield to pedestrians and other traffic. Keep the vehicle in the proper lane and do not make contact with the curb. Make sure you finish completing the turn in the correct lane and that your turn signal has cancelled. Avoid getting too close to the curbs when making turns or performing an exercise. All tires must maintain contact with the roadway. Braking Brake smoothly using steady pressure. Come to a complete stop at stop signs. Steering Keep both hands gripped on the outside of the steering wheel at all times unless using other controls. You may not use the open palm of your hand to turn the wheel. Lane Usage Do not put vehicle over curbs, sidewalks or lane markings. Head/Traffic Check(s) Always check your surroundings to ensure it is safe to proceed. Check traffic and mirrors regularly. Watch for hazards by searching left and right. Scan ahead, observe traffic and look for pedestrians. Check for traffic in your "blind spots" by looking over your shoulder when necessary. Stops When stopping at a stop sign or traffic signal, do not stop over a marked stop line, pedestrian crosswalk, sidewalk or other marker. This, and much more information on safe driving, can be found on www.penndot.gov

Get a Driver's License An initial Learner's Permit is issued to any individual, 16 years of age or older, who has never been licensed to operate a vehicle, a new resident who has never been licensed, or a new resident who has been licensed in another state but whose driver license has been expired longer than 6 months. STEP 1: Acquire a Pennsylvania Driver's Manual, available on the PennDOT Website, http://www.dmv.pa.gov ... STEP 2: Have a physician, physician assistant, certified registered nurse practitioner or chiropractor conduct a physical examination and complete Form DL-180"Non-Commercial Learner’s Permit Application.", available for download/print at www.dmv.pa.gov STEP 3: Visit a Driver License Center with: The completed DL-180 The completed DL-180TD (if under the age 18). This form must be completed by a parent, guardian, or spouse who is 18 years of age or older. Proof of identity, which is listed on reverse side of DL-180 Two acceptable proofs of residency, listed on reverse side of DL-180 (PDF), if you are 18 years of age or older. Proof of residency is not required if you are age 16 or 17. Your Social Security card. STEP 4: Take your eye screening and Knowledge Test at a PennDOT Driver License Center. Once passed, you will be issued your Initial Learner's Permit. (These steps and what is involved can be found at www.dmv.pa.gov)

New research finds that fatal car crashes increase by 6 percent the week following daylight saving time (DST). The annual time switch increases sleep deprivation, resulting in jet lag-like symptoms that leave people feeling drowsy behind the wheel of a car. In some cases, drowsy driving can be just as dangerous as drunk driving. Experts say both drowsy driving and drunk driving negatively affect how well you can make fast decisions and make it hard to pay attention to... the road and properly assess potential hazards. Researchers looked at 732,835 car accidents recorded through the U.S. Fatality Analysis Reporting System that took place between 1996 and 2017. The researchers discovered a consistent rise in fatal car crashes during the week we spring forward. That increase spiked in 2007 when the Energy Policy Act switched the DST change to March from April, further solidifying the link between car crashes and daylight saving. You’ve probably heard that drowsy driving is just as dangerous as drunk driving. Like alcohol, sleep deprivation can have a nasty effect on the body. www.healthline.com See more

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Some of the top reasons you fail the DMV Road Test: Rolling Stops One of the most common mistakes to avoid during your DMV road test is making incomplete stops. Many drivers slow down, but do not actually come to a complete stop during the road test. You must come to a full stop, and behind the demarcation line. Be sure to stop before the line.... Improper Lane Changing It’s not terribly difficult to signal your intention to change lanes, then check your mirrors and blind spot before changing lanes, however people fail to do it all the time, including during the DMV test. When your DMV test giver tells you to change lanes, first look, turn on your signal, check your rear view and side mirrors, turn your head to check for a car, truck or motorcycle in your blind spot, and only when it is clear should you change lanes. Lack of Steering Control Although demonstrating confidence behind the wheel is important during your test, don’t be so confident that you drive one-handed. Keep both hands on the wheel when possible. Make hand-over-hand turns, and release from the turn with controlled slippage. Confusion at Four-Way Stops When you come to an intersection with stop signs, especially at four-way stops, be sure you know what to do if there are other cars waiting at the intersection. Wait your turn, then go. Be sure to signal your intentions if you are turning. Changing Lanes in an Intersection Do not change lanes when passing through an intersection, whether you are going straight or making a turn. Even if the lane is clear and you are following the rules for proper lane changes, never do it in an intersection. Wait until you are safely past the intersection to make the lane change. Parallel Parking If your state requires demonstration of parallel parking ability, the main factors to watch out for are not to hit other cars or to run over the curb. It is fine to touch the curb, but don’t roll over it. Not Checking Mirrors It is sound advice that during your road DMV test you should check your mirrors more often than you normally would while driving. Many driving test-takers completely forget to regularly check their rear-view and side mirrors. Besides, it’s always a good idea to know where other vehicles are in relation to you even if you are not changing lanes. www.driving-test.org .

Driving in a parking lot doesn’t seem like it should be that hard. But in fact, parking lot crashes account for 14% of all insurance claims, and some research suggests that as many as one in five crashes occurs in a parking lot! So unless you’re someone who spends more than 20% of your driving time in lots, you’re statistically more likely to get into a collision there than pretty much anywhere else on the road. Ironically, it may be the very fact that drivers think parkin...g lots are safe places that makes them so dangerous in the first place! For instance, in parking lots, drivers are more likely to ignore lane markings and traffic signs because they think they don’t have the same force of law. It’s important to remember, however, that the main reason to obey traffic signs isn’t that you can get a ticket if you don’tit’s because those signs were put there to help drivers proceed safely, and when you ignore them, you’re more likely to cause a crash. Another factor to keep in mind is the fact that parking lots are some of the only places where drivers and pedestrians share the same area of the roadway. A pedestrian who emerges suddenly from between a pair of cars can cause an unprepared driver to react in a panic and crashan outcome that can be particularly dangerous for the pedestrian. Indeed, studies suggest that over 20% of vehicle-pedestrian collisions occur in parking lots and that approximately 20% of these collisions result in an incapacitating injury. Occasionally, pedestrians are even killed in parking lot crashes, with children and people at work being the most at risk. In parking lots, drivers tend to focus their attention on looking for a parking spot, rather than on driving safely. A driver who’s craning his head looking for an open space may fail to notice a pedestrian in front of him or a vehicle approaching from the other side. Moreover, someone parked between two cars may have a hard time seeing if another vehicle is approaching when they back up, which can be especially dangerous if that other driver cares more about finding a spot than driving safely. Enter your space by backing up whenever possible so that you’ll have an easier time when you leave the space. Drive in the center of your lane and park in the center of your space to make it easier for other people to see you and navigate the lot. Only park in a space if you’re sure you have enough room. Then pull your vehicle into the space as far as possible so that it will be easier for drivers and pedestrians to move through the lot. Stay out of spaces where the wheelchair logo is displayed on a sign or pavement marking, as well the striped areas next to them. Only drivers with a disabled parking placard or license plate may park in a designated handicapped space. www.driversed.com

What is defensive driving? It is a set of driving skills that allows you to defend yourself against possible collisions caused by bad drivers, drunk drivers, and poor weather. If you look ahead and keep your eyes moving, you will spot potential hazards more easily. Once you have identified a potential hazard and decided what to do, act immediately. Defensive drivers are able to avoid dangers on the road by using their safe driving practices. Tips for defensive driving: Plan... ahead for the unexpected. Be able to control speed Be Prepared to react to other drivers Do not expect the other driver to do what you think he or she should do Respect other users of the roadway. Be aware of driving in special road and weather conditions Be alert and avoid distractions, e.g., cell phone use, eating. Don't make assumptions about another drivers intentions. If you expect drivers in parked vehicles to remain parked at all times, always yield at intersections, or remain in one lane at all times, etc., you risk being caught off guard when drivers do not do what's expected. www.driversed.com See more