STUDENT FEEDBACK:
Email Testimonials
Kevin,
I just wanted to say thank you for the many driving lessons and for taking me for my driving test. The fun you created in the class room and behind the wheel has and will help me remember the information you taught me. Without your teachings, I don't think I would have been able to pass my permit test and my driving test. I can not say thank you enough. Thank you for your time.
Courtney K.
I just wanted to say thank you for the many driving lessons and for taking me for my driving test. The fun you created in the class room and behind the wheel has and will help me remember the information you taught me. Without your teachings, I don't think I would have been able to pass my permit test and my driving test. I can not say thank you enough. Thank you for your time.
Courtney K.
Subject: Thanks for a job well done!
From: Victoria K.
Hi Kevin,
I'm not sure if Dana has written to you yet, but I wanted to let you know that she has passed her driver's test on the first try. She was absolutely thrilled!
Thank you for a job well done with my twins. Both passed their exams on the first try, and I believe are much better drivers having taken both your course in the classroom and driving instruction on the road.
It's amazing how many times we have been in discussions in the car and I will try to give them advice. Before I finish, they have given me a quote from your class. Teenagers are a tough breed when it comes to showing gratitude and appreciation. Even if they have never expressed it to you, I know that they are thankful that they had you to guide them through this process. And it was so much easier for me!
Dana was very nervous when we arrived at the driver's center for her exam. One of her friends was scheduled immediately before her, and did not pass the test. I think you taught a methodical way to parallel park and I could see her going over it in her head as she waited. I believe that's the difference for these kids on the parking. With your instruction, even when they are nervous, the steps are rehearsed and she went through them one at a time. (It wasn't a very fast parallel parking job, but it worked!)
We will continue to spread the word about your classes and driving instruction. Hopefully, you will see more kids from the NA area at your classroom door. As a parent, I want to tell you how much I appreciate your efforts to teach my children safety in driving.
Hope to see you again sometime in the future. Please feel free to have any parents call me with questions or use my comments as testimonial on your website.
Vicki K.
From: Victoria K.
Hi Kevin,
I'm not sure if Dana has written to you yet, but I wanted to let you know that she has passed her driver's test on the first try. She was absolutely thrilled!
Thank you for a job well done with my twins. Both passed their exams on the first try, and I believe are much better drivers having taken both your course in the classroom and driving instruction on the road.
It's amazing how many times we have been in discussions in the car and I will try to give them advice. Before I finish, they have given me a quote from your class. Teenagers are a tough breed when it comes to showing gratitude and appreciation. Even if they have never expressed it to you, I know that they are thankful that they had you to guide them through this process. And it was so much easier for me!
Dana was very nervous when we arrived at the driver's center for her exam. One of her friends was scheduled immediately before her, and did not pass the test. I think you taught a methodical way to parallel park and I could see her going over it in her head as she waited. I believe that's the difference for these kids on the parking. With your instruction, even when they are nervous, the steps are rehearsed and she went through them one at a time. (It wasn't a very fast parallel parking job, but it worked!)
We will continue to spread the word about your classes and driving instruction. Hopefully, you will see more kids from the NA area at your classroom door. As a parent, I want to tell you how much I appreciate your efforts to teach my children safety in driving.
Hope to see you again sometime in the future. Please feel free to have any parents call me with questions or use my comments as testimonial on your website.
Vicki K.
Student Surveys
I decided to pass out "Class Evaluation" forms during the final class for several recent sessions, and nearly 130 students turned in responses. I asked some questions regarding scheduling times for the class etc, but here is the answer to the most important question asked: Seneca Valley
Do you feel that taking this class will make you a safer driver? NO: 0 YES: 61
This was what I was after! My ultimate goal is to have 100% of my students become safer drivers! If I only get 99% then I'm doing something wrong. Literally 100% of the students that took this class felt that they will become safer drivers because of it and, after all, that's what it's all about, isn't it?
Here are a few additional comments from my students. (If I do not include yours here I apologize. There were so many great and positive comments that I could not list them all here).
"If I hadn't taken this class I wouldn't have been aware of half the things I know now" ...Colleen T.
"Continue everything you're doing. You have a great message and an excellent class!!" ...Howie R.
"It opened my eyes to the real life situations and that the threat is very real" ...Dave P.
"Diana will always be there to remind me to wear my seatbelt. Thanks for putting up with us"....Jeanna C., grade 12
"Diana's story had the greatest impact on my becoming a safe driver. I realize that not only can a car accident affect you, but also all of the people who love and care about you. I will never forget to buckle up. Thank you for teaching me so much about driving. I feel more confident about the decisions I will make while on the road"...Emily H.
"It showed me how real & important it is to be careful & smart while driving and making decisions about driving. I learned a lot and will always try my best to be the safest driver I can be"...Aubrey S.
"These good reviews aren't just because I'm afraid to write constructive criticism, it's because I really appreciate the level of education I received in this class"...Cody F.
"Wearing a seatbelt! I wouldn't have before I started this class. Now I definitely will"...Jenna B.
"The last day [had the largest impact]. I occasionally wear my seatbelt, but I will always wear it now because the speech impacted me so much"...Loren J.
"I think every video and news article will make me think twice and be safe. I will always think safety first. I think you did a very good job, and the class wasn't boring at all"...Justin G.
"I think what you're doing is great. Keep up the great work and keep making teenagers safer drivers"...Matt B.
Butler Area
Do you feel that taking this class will make you a safer driver? NO: 0 YES: 67
Here are a few additional comments from my students. (If I do not include yours here I apologize. There were so many great and positive comments that I could not list them all here).
"I will leave this class more confident with my driving ability, and scared knowing that there are unsafe drivers that should take this class"....Shawn S., grade 10
"The stories made a great impact on me. I will always wear my seatbelt after hearing all of the stories. I really enjoyed this class. It will make me a safer driver. It taught me a lot". ....Ashley S., grade 10
"Thank you for taking your experience and using it to help me and many others prevent these occurrences, it really means a lot".....Vicki I., grade 10
"Thank you for providing students like myself with the techniques to drive safely, and to come home to our parents"....Nicole S., grade 11
"He helped us understand things that we need to be safe and stay alive. I think he did a wonderful job and I am very glad he is teaching this course"....Trista F., grade 10.
"The video showing the dummy going through the window really impacted one of my close friends who is one of your students to wear his seatbelt finally"....Stephanie H., grade 10.
"I will assure you that, thanks to you, I will always wear my seatbelt. Thank you for wanting me to be a safer driver. You have taught me a lot"....Kacey C., grade 10
"[I'm glad that you covered]...the handling of the car in the snow and how to compensate, because that night while I was driving home it was snowing, and I nearly had a small accident down Fairground Hill Road but I was able to avoid it"....Anonymous
"I felt that there was a good variety on all aspects covered"....Andrew M., grade 11
"He was very prepared and was able to present the information so that I would not fall asleep. My friends sister died in a car accident and the personal discussions really reminded me of how careful we must be on the road"....Ethan K., grade 10
"Hearing stories made me realize how dangerous driving is, and how much responsibility comes along with it. Driving isn't like a game where you can mess up and hit reset"....Nicolle P., grade 10
" I used to never wear my seatbelt, but since I started this class I've found myself wearing it more often. After hearing about Diana I'm going to be wearing it all the time. Thank you."....Leesa T., grade 11
"Thank you Kevin for a great class and teaching us! I learned a lot from you and I will make sure I'll wear my seatbelt, and so will whoever is in the car with me. Keep on teaching! Thank you!" ....Bryan V., grade 9
"Some was boring, but only 5%. Good job balancing facts with fun. Good class!"....William T., grade 10
"The discussions of actual people and their accidents had the biggest impact on me. They are the ones that I will remember for the rest of my life. Good job and thank you!"....Nick M., grade 10
"I never wore my seatbelt until now. It makes me think of my own brother always telling me to wear one and with me always ignoring him. That could be him writing that E-mail about his big sister."....Krystal K., grade 12
"Great job! He made class very fun but also made an extreme impact on the importance of safe driving and seat belts. You gave a lot of good tips of what to do in an emergency, which I wanted to learn. Your class is awesome and it makes a great impact. More students should take your class. I feel your class is going to save a lot of lives"....Sarah M., grade 12
"I expected a boring, irrelevant class/instructor. The class was much the opposite"....Adam B., grade 11
"You were great! And believe me, I learned a lot and will be very cautious on the road. It was a lot of fun!"....Alyson L., grade 10
"A little bit of fun, and a lot of learning"....Sara S., grade 10