Online Driver Knowledge Testing

Jenny OpenshawV.P., AutoTest Division

What is OKTA?

Online Knowledge Testing Application

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?

1.) Student signs up for testing at their high school

Local High School

Student

2.) Test Proctor initiates a test session in the application

School Computer Lab

Local Test Proctor

3.) Student uses internet-capable computer for testing

4.) Web Server processes test data

Online Knowledge Test

Application central web

server

Test

Results Receipt

5.) DMV Central Office receives test data

ResultsDMV Central Office

DMV System Administrator Confirmation of test results

Local DMV Employee

Permit

DMV Local Office

6.) Test Proctor prints receipt for Student

7.) Student takes receipt to local DMV office

8.) Student presents receipt at local DMV to complete Learner Permit application.

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

What people are saying about OKTA

OKTA Benefits

Reduced traffic in DMV offices

Enhanced customer service

Randomized tests offer greater test security

Central database stores all test results and information

System allows DMV to run statistical reports and analysis

For DMV For Students/Parents

Greater convenience and less expense!

For Schools

No upfront costs to participate

Easy to use for local test proctors

Builds goodwill with students and parents

Online Driver Knowledge Testing

Jenny OpenshawV.P., AutoTest Division