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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