Online Driver Knowledge Testing Jenny Openshaw V.P., AutoTest Division
What is OKTA? � O nline K nowledge T esting A pplication � Developed by New York DMV and Viisage � First-of-its-kind program designed to allow high school students to take the driver’s license knowledge test in their own school via the Internet � Viisage modified the AutoTest automated testing system for program and provides all hardware and Web hosting � DMV recruits and establishes partnerships with high schools
OKTA Pilot Program � Five New York high schools chosen to pilot program between mid-May and September 2006 � Each high school had a local admin and one or more test proctors authorized to administer tests � Each school’s existing computers and Internet connection were used for in- school testing � Students 15 and older are eligible � No cost to schools for participation in program
How does OKTA work? School Computer Lab 1.) Student signs up for 3.) Student testing at their high school uses internet- Local High capable School computer for testing 2.) Test Proctor initiates a test session in the application 6.) Test Proctor Student prints receipt for Student 4.) Web Server Local Test Proctor processes test Test data Results Receipt Online 7.) Student takes Knowledge Test receipt to local Application DMV office central web server Results DMV Local Office 5.) DMV DMV Central Office Central 8.) Student Permit Office presents receives test receipt at local data DMV to complete Learner Permit Local DMV Employee application. DMV System Administrator Confirmation of test results
OKTA Pilot Results � All five pilot schools successful in administering tests � Between mid-May and end of 2006 school year: � 530 tests conducted � 406 passed – avg. test duration 10 min. 26 seconds � 124 failed – avg. test duration 13 min. 01 second � Successful transmission of test information to NYDMV mainframe proven � Local school test administrators and proctors enthusiastic about program and wanted to continue in 2007 school year � DMV initiated statewide roll-out of program to schools starting in October 2007
Current Status � More than 300 schools presently enrolled (represents approx. 20% of all NY high schools) � As of April 11, 2007: � 3,825 tests conducted � 2,795 (73%) passed – avg. test duration 10 min. 12 seconds � 1,030 (27%) failed – avg. test duration 13 min. 45 seconds
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OKTA Benefits For DMV For Students/Parents � Greater convenience and � Reduced traffic in DMV offices less expense! � Enhanced customer service For Schools � Randomized tests offer � No upfront costs to greater test security participate � Central database stores all � Easy to use for local test test results and information proctors � System allows DMV to run � Builds goodwill with statistical reports and analysis students and parents
Online Driver Knowledge Testing Jenny Openshaw V.P., AutoTest Division
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