Content itself isn't thrilling, but a good instructor makes a huge difference.
Had a similar experience—my instructor wasn't exactly entertaining, but he knew his stuff and kept things concise. Honestly, the course itself was pretty straightforward, mostly common sense stuff. Still, can't complain when it knocked a decent chunk off my insurance bill. If yours turns out dry, just remind yourself it's worth it for the savings alone...
Had a similar experience myself:
- Instructor was a retired cop—dry humor, zero fluff, straight to the point.
- Course content was mostly stuff you'd think everyone knows, but apparently not (judging by some drivers out there...).
- Best part was swapping stories about weird traffic stops during breaks—made the time pass quicker.
Curious if anyone else had instructors who shared funny or bizarre driving stories? Mine had some gems about people trying to talk their way out of tickets...
"Best part was swapping stories about weird traffic stops during breaks—made the time pass quicker."
My instructor wasn't a cop, but she had some hilarious anecdotes about students panicking during parallel parking. Honestly, hearing those made me feel way better about my own driving skills...
Haha, parallel parking panic is real... I remember my instructor had this story about a student who got so nervous they accidentally turned on the windshield wipers instead of the turn signal. Made me feel way less embarrassed about my own shaky hands during the test. Anyway, good on you for taking the course—saving money on insurance is always a win. I've been thinking about doing one myself since my premiums keep creeping up every year. Did you find the course itself pretty straightforward, or was it more involved than you expected? I'm all for saving cash, but I don't wanna sit through hours of boring lectures if I can help it...
The parallel parking anxiety is definitely relatable... seen plenty of windshield wiper mishaps myself, haha. Honestly, the defensive driving courses I've looked into aren't too bad. Yeah, some parts can drag a bit, but they're mostly straightforward and practical—stuff you'd actually use. Plus, even if it feels a little tedious, the savings on premiums usually make it worth the effort. Better safe (and cheaper) than sorry, right?
