online learners permit exam

[ez]

my daughter wants to take her learners permit exam online and says that all the kids look in the handbook for answers while they are taking the exam. I told her she has to study the old fashioned was and cant look in the book. She says everyones parents let them do this....so I'm asking...are you parents letting your kids do this and am I being unreasonable...thanks!

 

[disney1990]

That's not allowed here in Maryland.

 

[golfgal]

I wouldn't allow that either--I can't believe your STATE allows it too. Sorry, driving a car is a big responsibility not something you cheat at.

 

[SC Minnie]

SC doesn't have an online test. I made DD read the WHOLE book- even the chapters on trucks and motorcycles. She didn't see the note about not having to read those sections until she was almost finished.

 

[jam217]

Not done in PA either. Practice tests are available online, but the real test is taken on a computer at a driver's license center.

 

[minkydog]

Ah, yes, the old test-is-so-easy-you-dont-have-to-study argument. BOTH of my kids fell for that old saw. Tell your daughter from John and Eleni--the learner's permit test is not open-book. In fact, here in Georgia you can't have your cell phone, pda, your BFF, a book, or your purse with you. And if there is suspicion of cheating you automatically fail.

It took John 2 tries to get his permit. It took Eleni 5 tries. I nearly have to take a Xanax to ride with her. (don't worry, we're getting lessons soon.)

 

[manning]

my daughter wants to take her learners permit exam online and says that all the kids look in the handbook for answers while they are taking the exam. I told her she has to study the old fashioned was and cant look in the book. She says everyones parents let them do this....so I'm asking...are you parents letting your kids do this and am I being unreasonable...thanks!

Tell your daughter cheating is cheating even though everyone else is doing it.

 

[Ephany]

DH and I both took drivers ed in school. We had tests on every chapter and had to take it at the DMV. Even if driver's ed isn't offered at her high school, DD will still have to take the class and memorize the book just like we did. It's going to be harrowing enough driving with her I'm sure, we'll be those parents right along with you.

 

[Hollywoodhaha]

For Florida ..
I am 16 right now and got my license 2 months ago.
I passed my online permit test at 15 on my first try. I looked over the book a little [I grew up learning the rules of the road] and skimmed the signs [they are pretty self-explainitory]. I did not cheat on it as you have 1 minute for each question so it is kind of hard to find the stuff in the book that fast.

The test is pretty easy.

 

[PlainJane]

I would ask her "Are you going to read the book while you're driving too?"

I took the exam the old fashioned way at the DMV. If you had read the book, the test wasn't that hard. I know out of my friends, the most common reason for failing was missing a sign question. You can't miss any of the questions about signs in my state.

Anyway, it's cheating, and I wouldn't suggest giving permission to do so. You're not being mean, and don't let her convince you otherwise.

 

[minkydog]

I would ask her "Are you going to read the book while you're driving too?"

I took the exam the old fashioned way at the DMV. If you had read the book, the test wasn't that hard. I know out of my friends, the most common reason for failing was missing a sign question. You can't miss any of the questions about signs in my state.

Anyway, it's cheating, and I wouldn't suggest giving permission to do so. You're not being mean, and don't let her convince you otherwise.

The only driver's test I ever had trouble with was in Georgia. I have had licenses in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, but I came close to failing when I moved to Georgia. Because there are several questions regarding those "points against your license" which are issued for speeding, drinking, reckless driving, etc. Well, I took the mind that I don't DO any of those things, so I blew off that whole section. Busted! I passed by one question because of those stupid wrong answers. And I had been driving for over 30 years!

 

[Ephany]

The only driver's test I ever had trouble with was in Georgia. I have had licenses in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, but I came close to failing when I moved to Georgia. Because there are several questions regarding those "points against your license" which are issued for speeding, drinking, reckless driving, etc. Well, I took the mind that I don't DO any of those things, so I blew off that whole section. Busted! I passed by one question because of those stupid wrong answers. And I had been driving for over 30 years!

You had to retake the test? When we moved here a few years ago, I just went to the DMV, they took my old Washington license, took a new picture and I was pretty much on my way. There may have been some paperwork, but definitely no test.

 

[RitaE]

We don't have online tests here. Both my son's had to go into the DMV and take the test under their supervision. It does seem kind of odd.

 

[LisaR]

My DD is still a year away so maybe I didn't read the info clearly enough. I was under the impression that in FL they have to take the drug and alcohol portion of the test before they can get their permit. That course can be taken online but I don't know about the open book policy. The test for road signs and such needs to be done at the DMV. No cell phones, books, etc. at the DMV. Again, maybe I misunderstood.

 

[Tikitoi]

Just showing a more lazy trend in relying more on computers. No wonder no one cares about others.

 

[LisaR]

Just showing a more lazy trend in relying more on computers. No wonder no one cares about others.

Okay, I'll bite. How does the use of computers equate to a lack of care for others?

 

[RitaE]

Well thinking about it - I have to guess that if the test is taken online, then it must be devised as an open book test. I wonder if it is very detailed questions that sends kids to reading the booklet to find the answers - like just how many feet from the corner must you put on your turn signal etc.

As I said, in our state the test is at the DMV, but it honestly isn't that hard of a test either and I think you only have to score like an 80% or something. Most kids who have read through the booklet put out by the State do just fine.

The majority of the questions are related to DUI and identifying different road signs. As long as the kids know those areas well, they are almost certain to pass.

 

[Becky2005]

wow! My DD had to go do the DMV to take her permit's test and it was done the good old fashioned way with the form they gave her to fill out & a red pen to take it with. She also had to be in a Driver's Ed class for 4 hours before she could even go take the test. I know they go over some of the questions during that time.

She wouldn't have been able to look in the book if she wanted to. I just stressed to her the signs because if you miss one it's an automatic fail.

Then again, I'm in IL & I've heard through the grapevine we are one of the tougher states for licensing (I don't know if it's true or not, just what I've seemed to have heard in various places).

She is doing her behind the wheel right now -- as long as she can stay at 25 mph, she's doing great.

 

[allison443]

Just showing a more lazy trend in relying more on computers. No wonder no one cares about others.

What? Does this relate to this thread in some way?

 

[KAMLEM]

Just showing a more lazy trend in relying more on computers. No wonder no one cares about others.

How is cheating on a test related to relying more on computers?