On March 16, 2021, Michigan SOS and Driver Education Division has implemented new CARS system that all Michigan driving schools are required to use. We have recognized that some aspects of this new web-based system are very cumbersome and time consuming, and we are determined to help.
DrivingSchoolSoftware.com has been aware of some of the changes and we have developed a module and features specifically to address and deal with some of those pain points. Our goal was to minimize the manual work and allow our customers to get properly formated files that schools can upload into CARS. So instead manually entering and validating student data DrivingSchoolSoftware.com can do this work for you.
Student record upload would take seconds, NOT hours.
In addition, DrivingSchoolSoftware.com has also created new features that check student eligibility for Segment 1 and 2 classrooms, and ability for students to securely record their Level 1 permit information. Students will be shown list of eligible Segment 2 classrooms (90 days since issue date).
DrivingSchoolSoftware.com can also capture and record student digital e-signatures for Segment 1 and Segment 2 contracts.
Transfer students from existing software for FREE !
If you already use a software to manage your driving school, we can help you transition for FREE. There is no cost to transfer exisiting or past student data. If you use Drivers Ed Solutions or any other software we can easily transition over to Driving School Software FREE of charge for the past students. You will gain new capabilities and functionalities currently not present with your software provider. Your deserve THE BEST SOFTWARE.
Student Enrollment
Our software will enable your school to take student enrollments directly from your Web site. All information is saved directly into your database. We can also have ability to process credit cards on your behalf, where funds go directly into your account. This feature does require your school to have a merchant account. With our integrated credit card processing feature we can fully automate online enrollment.
Student Classroom enrollment and Attendance
Our software tracks all of the student attendance, makeups. We have a detailed record of when student took clasroom, location, dates and times, and which instructor thaught which session.
Student Information
Maintain accurate student information. Easily add or edit student information that is accessible to you from any device any time. With a single click you can find out all information about that student: personal information, balance owed, how many in-car lessons are outstanding, and much more. Its all within your reach.
Student Payments
Our software tracks all of the students payment and financial transaction including refunds. Whether you have received payment via credit card, check or cash we track it all automatically.
Student In Car Scheduling and Student Self Scheduling
Student in-car scheduling is sometimes the most daunting task. With our software you can schedule students, or let student schedule themselfes. Whatever works for you the best.
User Access Rights
This feature lets you control which features staff may use. As part of our software setup, you can create user groups and assign specific rights to those groups (i.e., instructors may only view schedules but not modify them).
Information Access
Because our program is 100% Web-based, you and your staff have access to information from any computer, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Students, parents and instructors are able to login into his/her account and view their schedules, schedule, print, pay outstanding balances, or do just about anything you want them to do.
Schedules, classes and account information for students is accessible anytime anyplace 24/7. So if a student need to know whether an in-car lesson is scheduled for tomorrow morning they can login at anytime to check that. Its that simple.
Customization and Branding
Driving School Software can be fully customized. If you need features that are not part of our standard package, we can customize the software to meet your specific needs. Anything from online enrollment and student portal branding, to custom reports or just abut anything that can help automate your business process and eliminate business process inefficiency.
E-mail and Text Notifications and Reminders: To Instructor, Student and Parent
Our advanced automatic e-mail and text message notification system will eliminate countless hours of calling and confirming appointments with teens and adults. Our software can automatically send email notifications and reminders to students, their parents, and your staff. Emails can include anything from scheduled in car lessons, class sessions, applied payments and purchases, custom on demand emails sent to single student or group of students, and much more. Let our software do the work for you.
Security: Passwords, Encryption, Data Backup
In addition to our rigorous physical security, your data is protected through password-protected access and the latest Encryption technology. As part of our service, we also perform daily backups of all data, and 3rd party penetration testing and certifications. Data can also be made available for download.
Disaster Proof
Your data is safely saved and accessible, even if your office location experiences natural or man- made disasters. If your office is closed or damaged, your data is still safe and secure. We also have in plate daily data backup and recovery features that ensure that your data is safely stored and available anytime. Our state-of-the-art software and infrastructure contains several redundancies that will ensure security, availability and performance.
