Why Choose Drive Safe Academy?

I bring an unmatched level of expertise to driver education. As a high school classroom teacher since 2001 and a certified driver education instructor since 2007, I truly understand how teenagers learn, both in the classroom and in the car. Backed by a Master of Arts in Teaching and an active special education license, I adapt my instruction to meet each student's needs to build confident, safe drivers. With Drive Safe Academy, you will simply get more.

What Sets My Program Apart:

Expert, Student-Focused Instruction

Master Educator: Over 25 years of high school teaching experience, tailored to diverse learning styles for proven results.
Purposeful Planning: Meticulously designed driving lessons and routes that progressively build skills safely and effectively.
Clear Expectations: A highly organized, dependable, and student-first environment from start to finish.
All-Inclusive Materials: Includes the required AAA textbook, a comprehensive course binder, and guided notes packets for classroom and in-car learning – all included in the course fee.

Schedules Built for Busy Families

Conflict-Free Timetables: Unique class and driving schedules designed to avoid conflicts with sports, extracurriculars, and after-school commitments.
Advance Scheduling: Dependable, upfront schedules so families can plan ahead without last-minute surprises.

The Ultimate Testing Advantage

Authorized 3rd-Party Tester: As a licensed DMV 3-party roadtest examiner, your student may have the opportunity to test with me.
The "Home Court" Advantage: Students with perfect attendance who meet course expectations, and demonstrate clear readiness for the DMV roadtest, can earn the opportunity to take their official DMV road test directly with me in the same vehicle they trained in, significantly reducing test-day anxiety. Students who earn this opportunity can take their test without any additional fee.

Drive Safe Academy: Building safe, skilled, and confident drivers.

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What Are Parents and Students saying about their experience with Drive Safe Academy?

"Doing drivers ed through Drive Safe Academy was an awesome option for our family. The Sunday afternoon schedule allowed our son to avoid conflicts with other school and sports activities. Kara is a conscientious instructor and a top-notch communicator with both students and families. As parents, we felt like we were part of the process and learning alongside our teenage driver."

- Carrie B. (Parent)

"The Drive Safe Academy was simply amazing in providing my daughter the Driver's Education course she needed to work towards earning her license. Kara, the owner and instructor, immediately made my daughter feel safe and respected and that helped relieve the natural anxiety that occurred as she learned to drive for the first time. Kara is an experienced, knowledgeable, and incredibly competent teacher and that showed in many ways but particularly in her innate ability to know when to provide my daughter with encouragement, an instruction, or a correction. Thank you, Kara! I will recommend you and Drive Safe Academy to any parent whose child needs Driver Education."

-Doug H (Parent)

About Me

I began my teaching career as a high school English teacher in 2001. My love of learning prompted me to participate in on-going professional development; I hold four Vermont teaching endorsements, as well as my DMV private driver training school credentials. I have served students in a variety of roles including, Driver Education, Special Education, and Career & Technical Education. I LOVE learning, growing, and teaching. My wide range of teaching experience provides me with a unique perspective and consistent ability to support the needs of all students.

My small classes and flexible scheduling support individualized learning, ensuring that each student receives the attention and support they need to become confident and responsible drivers. As an educator who is also a parent, I am continually self-reflecting and dedicated to providing the high-quality educational experience that I would want for my own children.

Sincerely,

Kara Hall

Owner & Instructor, Drive Safe Academy

3rd-Party Tester, VT DMV

Phone: 802-432-8211

Email: DriveSafeAcademyVT@gmail.com

Classroom and Driving Address:

1 Gifford Road

White River Junction, VT 05001

Mailing Address:

PO BOX 35

North Hartland, VT 05052

VERMONT DRIVER TRAINING SCHOOL LICENSE #241

3rd PARTY TESTER for VT DMV

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