Online Driver Knowledge Testing Jenny Openshaw V.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 drivers 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 schools 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 Results DMV 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 DMVFor 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 Openshaw V.P., AutoTest Division