......Not all driver education programs
are the same. A major
factor is the the people giving the instruction (both in the car
and in the class) The best driver ed. instructors have the right
mix of personality, skill, experience and the right attitude.
......When you come to our program you will
experience all these advantages in abundance.
Patience
......Needless to say, this is essential.
Students make mistakes, sometimes lots of mistakes. A patient
instructor turns mistakes into positive learning experiences rather
than constant criticism and negative put-downs.
......A patient instructor understands that
mistakes are a normal part of the learning process and does not
get upset or emotionally involved when those mistakes are made.
The Most
Experience
......The more you do something, the better
you get at it. Our instructors have more experience than just
about anybody else in Seattle. (Over 35, 000 lessons conducted
without one single scracth) Some driving schools boast about how
long they have been in business, but the individual teachers may
"turn over" every 6-12 months at those schools.
A Full
Time Instructor
......Most driver ed programs use part time
instructors who do not teach driving on a full time basis. To
be perfectly fair, many of these instructors do an adequate job,
but, ask yourself this: Would you rather use a lawyer, doctor,
dentist or accountant who practices full time? Or someone who
comes in a for a few hours at the end of the day to make a few
extra dollars? (think about it)
Flexibility
......Not all students learn the same way! .A teaching approach that works great
for one student can be a total failure for another. Some teens
get into our car with absolutely no experience, while others have
lots of experience (and everything in between) We adapt our teaching
methods to individual experience levels, abilities and learning
styles.
......Instructor flexibility means the teacher is willing and able to adjust
to the student's needs, rather than use a rigid "one size
fits all" teaching approach. This does require more effort
from the instructor, but the results are worth it.
A Strong
Dedication to Customer Service
......Because our instructors own the company,
we go the extra mile to make driver education a positive and convenient
experience. Our financial success is directly dependent on referrals
from satisfied students and parents so we put significantly more
effort into serving the customer than other programs.
......Most driver ed. instructors get the
same paycheck whether they do a great job or a lousy job, with
us, our compensation is directly related to doing the best job
possible. (therefore we do the best job possible)
......Essentially, we are like the difference
between dealing with the Post Office and FedEx. (by the way, we
are not like the Post Office)
Proper
Behavior
......There is a concern among some parents
about having their female teenagers alone in the car with a male
adult. (very understandable) Be assured that we are very careful
to avoid any inappropriate behavior. There are NEVER references
to personal appearance, and there is NEVER ANY physical contact
with the students. (even when making steering corrections we avoid
touching the students)
......It really goes back to the points
just made, that we depend on referrals for about 75% of our business,
and we only generate those referrals by graduating satisfied students
who do not have bad experiences.
The Ability
to Effectively Help Fearful Students Who Lack Confidence
......When students know the instructor
has the experience, skill, compassion and fast reflexes to keep
them safe, they quickly gain confidence and are less fearful.
We are very experienced in helping nervous students successfully
learn to drive. Our calm, non-judgemental approach is one reason
why.
......Another big advantage: We operate the only instruction cars
equipped to be completely driven from the right seat.
A Good
Communicator
......Clear and unmistakable communication
from the instructor helps the student learn better and greatly
reduces stress. When the student knows in advance where they will
be turning, where to steer the car, what to expect up ahead, and
what's going to happen on the lesson they learn more and they
learn faster & better.
......We clearly "narrate" students
through traffic situations in clear English, this technique boosts
confidence and greatly helps comprehension.
Respect
For the Student's Time
......Many of our students play sports or
take part in activities which along with going to school, take
up a lot of their time. We understand this .In our program
all the work is done during class, there is no outside homework
or huge "term paper" projects which take away valuable
time from regular school work, sports or activities.
A Sense
of Humor
......While driving is certainly a serious
business, adding personality, entertainment & humor to the
teaching process makes learning a whole lot more enjoyable and
productive. (students don't learn much when they are bored to
death)
......Our classes are famous for being fun,
lively, interesting and relevant. (just ask anyone who has been
to our program, they will confirm this fact)
No Authority
Complex
......There is no reason to make driver
education like a boot camp! (therefore we don't) Diplomacy and
a friendly attitude are always more productive than "heavy-handed,
power trip" tactics.
Punctuality
......This may not seen like a big deal
to you now, but when instructors show up late for driving lessons
it can really mess up the student's schedule (and yours) We stay
on schedule with remarkable accuracy, and if we are ever going
to be late for a driving session (which is rare) we will call
and let you know.
......And remember, we pick up students
on the driving lessons at home, school or sports practice at no
extra charge.
For more information call
us at: 206-571-8334
Thanks for your interest!