Violators see traffic school as a punishment, period. After all, they aren't required to prove they've learned anything, and most violators believe they already know what's being taught. Traffic schools are viewed as a joke by many violators. The traffic-school system may actually do more harm than good by masking violations on driving records without improving driving safety. DMV studies show that traffic-school attendees have MORE accidents during the next year than other drivers, not fewer.
Traffic schools have a misplaced focus.
Studies have indicated that attitude, not knowledge about traffic laws, plays the largest role in driving safely. This hands-on , interactive approach allows instructors as well as peers to identify students' weaknesses, level of knowledge, and attitudes. Students who have gone through the Road Angels program speak highly of it. Most feel they've actually learned new skills and improved their driving habits. Applications are obtained through participating courts and mailed in, along with a payment.