Does the Coach Car Belong to the Instructor or the Driving School?
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Whether the coach car belongs to the instructor or the driving school depends on the business model of the driving school. In directly operated driving schools, the vehicles are purchased by the driving school. For affiliated or franchised driving schools, some vehicles are bought by instructors and registered under the driving school's name, while others are purchased by the driving school and leased to instructors. Below is an introduction to the driving test subjects: 1. Subject 1: Also known as the theoretical test, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license examination. 2. Subject 2: Also known as the small road test, it includes five test items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving along a curve. 3. Subject 3: Also known as the big road test, it assesses road driving skills for motor vehicle drivers. 4. Subject 4: Also known as the theoretical test, it is part of the driver's license examination.
Back when I was learning to drive, I specifically asked my instructor about this issue. The ownership of training vehicles varies: some driving schools fully own their vehicles, registered under the school's name, with instructors only responsible for driving them; others have instructors who bring their own cars to teach, but usually sign contracts with the driving school to clarify ownership. From a student's perspective, if the car belongs to the driving school, maintenance tends to be more standardized, with regular checks on brakes and lights, etc.; with a private instructor's car, the condition might sometimes be worse, but the upside is that the instructor might be more attentive, since it's their own prized possession. When choosing a driving school, I always recommend asking more about the details, not just looking at the price. Oh, and regarding insurance, driving school vehicles generally have higher coverage, making claims smoother in case of minor accidents. In short, the key is to look at the driving school's policies—don't worry too much about it.
