Resolving the complications of alcoholism and reckless driving indeed takes a lot of effort, time and money. Attending the court-ordered DUI classes alone may cost a little time for those not too busy and but definitely a lot of money which you could use for other important things. That's why it is important to choose the best DUI class for you to get back the worth.
Before choosing a DUI class, it is important for you to get a list of the approved DUI schools, agencies or institutions from the driver's license division or from the court if applicable. This will make sure that the class you will eventually choose is legitimate and will be credited.
There are many factors to consider in choosing. For one, the syllabus provided by the court has to match with the DUI class you are taking. You have to make sure it does so that your completion of that class will be duly recognized by the court.
You also have to consider your budget. Tuition for DUI classes is really costly. Classes for first time offenders though may be slightly less expensive and more expensive for repeat offenders. If you cannot afford a straight payment, you may want to consider those schools offering installment plans.
Next, you have to consider the time. If you really do not have the time to be physically in class, you can take the online class if the court approves. If you do have the time or if not allowed by the court to take the online class, you can look for a DUI school nearest to your home or workplace.
If you are a first time offender, be grateful for the shorter period (up to 9 months) that you will be required to attend the class. But if you are a repeat offender, accept that you have to attend the class for more months, even up to 24 months. Length of classes though varies from state to state.
Given that you have chosen a classroom setting but you do not want to be seen by classmates who might recognize you or that you just feel uncomfortable in a big class, you can choose a class in off-peak hours when many cannot attend.
There are programs that run around 2 hours, once a day each week. There are programs wherein the schedule alternates from one to two hours during the first week, then 15 minute during the second week, and so on.
DUI classes often have strict policies on tardiness and absences so you have to make sure that you can really commit to the class schedules you have chosen.
DUI schools may be one and the same in aiming to help offenders avoid DUI risks again in the future and become more responsible drivers but not all schools have the same impact on the offenders. That's why it is also important to choose a DUI class that best fits your needs and experience so that you will be able to maximize the program and to learn more effectively, without reservations.
