Teen Driver Education
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DrivingMBA is an investment in your teen's safety - now and for the rest of their lives
What is your child’s safety worth to you?
We don't ask this question rhetorically, we truly believe that advanced teen driver education saves teen lives and prevents life long injuries. As parents we all want the best for our kids and we invest in their education, their sports, their extra curricular actives so why would we not invest in training for their most dangerous activity?
At DrivingMBA we prepare teen drivers for the realities of the road. Our comprehensive teen driver education programs have three major components that make up the curriculum: Classroom, Simulation and On-Road. Each of these components builds on the other, so students start with the fundamentals then build their skills and knowledge to become more advanced, responsible, defensive drivers. Think of DrivingMBA as a “Masters Degree” in driver education.
Approved Driving School
of serious teen driver crashes are due to "critical errors"
Of newly licensed teen drivers exit the learner’s permit period with significant skill deficits
Teens are 10x more likely to be in a fatal car accident than adults
Our Teen Driver Education Process
01. Driving Fundamentals Simulator Labs
DrivingMBA's state-of-the-art technology provides realistic, hands-on training in different "real world" driving scenarios. Teens learn the "rules of the road" like interaction with traffic, learning to recognize and respond to traffic signs and signals in realistic, high-density traffic situations. Once students complete the Driving Fundamentals Simulation Lab, they are ready to begin their on-road instruction.
02. On Road Instruction
On road instruction is where the skills that students develop in the simulation labs are put to the test on the road in the real world. Students are trained on sound judgment and decision making, while operating the vehicle in a variety of environments and traffic conditions. Students learn how to maneuver and safely navigate roundabouts, left turns, freeway on and off ramps. They also learn how to idenify potential hazards, avoid dangerous situations, and mitigate risks to themselves and others.
03. Defensive Driving
This program is for licensed drivers or novice drivers with a minimum of 25 to 30 hours of on-road experience, and who are comfortable driving on major surface streets and freeways. Our Defensive Driving program provides students with “what-if” scenarios and situations such as: head on collision avoidance, tire blow outs, serious weather conditions, and distracted driving. These life saving skills can't be safely taught on the road, in a skid car or on a closed course.
I loved taking this driver training class because it not only taught me the basics of driving but also prepared me to be a safe and cautious driver no matter what. Thank you Driving MBA for teaching me to be an alert and considerate driver.
The Value of Driver Education
Picking the right driving school and course for your teen is critical.
BEST
Master's Programs
These are the driving programs that we are known for. The most comprehensive driver education available.
D.R.I.V.E. Certification
(Teens with LESS than 20 hrs of on-road experience)
- 6 hours of Fundamentals Simulation Lab
- 6, 8, or 10 hours of On-Road Lessons
- 6 hours of Defensive Driving Simulation Lab
- Car Maintenance Class
- Final evaluation for licensing
MODIFIED D.R.I.V.E. CERTIFICATION
(Teens with MORE than 20 hrs of on-road experience)
- 4 hours of Fundamentals Simulation Lab
- 6, 8, or 10 hours of On-Road Lessons
- 6 hours of Defensive Driving Simulation Lab
- Car Maintenance Class
- Final evaluation for licensing
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Bachelor's Programs
These programs still include the foundational/rules of the road beginner simulation or defensive driving simulation lab and high-quality on-road instruction.
Driving Fundamentals
(Teens with LESS than 20 hrs of on-road experience)
- 6 hours of Fundamentals Simulation Lab
- 6, 8, or 10 hours of On-Road Lessons
- Car Maintenance Class
- Final evaluation for licensing
Defensive Driving
(Teens with MORE than 30 hrs of on-road experience)
- 6, 8, or 10 hours of On-Road Lessons
- 6 hours of Defensive Driving Simulation
- Car Maintenance Class
- Final evaluation for licensing
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Associate's Programs
These programs are price comparable to what other valley driving schools offer but ours also include the added benefit of driving simulation labs.
Driving Essentials
(Teens with LESS than 30 hrs of on-road experience)
- 2 hours of Fundamentals Simulation Lab
- 6, 8, or 10 hours of On-Road Lessons
- 2 hours of Defensive Simulation Lab
- Car Maintenance Class
- Final evaluation for licensing
Basics
(Teens with LESS than 30 hrs of on-road experience)
- 2 hours of Fundamentals Simulation Lab
- 6, 8, or 10 hours of On-Road Lessons
- Car Maintenance Class
- Final evaluation for licensing
Payment Plans are available. Contact our office for more information.
The Driving Simulator Difference
This is what sets DrivingMBA apart from ever other driving schools.
Maria Wojtczak is the Co-founder and COO of DrivingMBA. Maria and her husband, Rich Wotjczak, founded DrivingMBA in 2003 after learning about the astonishing number of teenage deaths behind the wheel and feeling a call to action to use their knowledge and expertise to teach teenagers how to drive safely and responsibly.
ADOT MVD Authorized Third-Party Providers
DrivingMBA is authorized by ADOT to provide driver's license services, including written and road tests. Click here to learn more about the authorized third-party program.
What Our Customers Say About Us
Our customers realize the value of our driver training and appreciate the peace of mind it brings to know that their teen driver has the training needed to stay safe on the road.