Safer Driver Solutions offers driving lessons for teenagers and adults. Their instructors are experts in providing personalized instruction to each student, focusing on skills such as driving in residential and downtown city areas, navigating 2 and 4 lane highways, interstate driving, and mastering various parking techniques. They also teach students the importance of obeying posted speed limits and managing distractions while behind the wheel.Additionally, Safer Driver Solutions provides specialized driving instruction for exceptional learners, including those with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and other learning challenges. They are a state of Iowa DOT certified driving school, equipped with a specially modified vehicle for on-the-road training, and cater to students with physical disabilities. Furthermore, they offer medical driving evaluations, which include cognitive assessments and on-road driver evaluations.
Served areas
- Fairfield, Washington, Ottumwa, Richland, Hedrick, Keosauqua, Agency, Ollie, Columbus Jct, Iowa City, Kalona, Wellman, Riverside, Mt Pleasant, Tri-County, Sigourney
Highlights and features
- Driving Lessons, Teen Driving Lessons, Drivers Education Classes, Behind-the-Wheel Training
Associations and certifications
- Member of Driving School Association of America, Iowa Safety Association of Education,
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Learning to drive a vehicle is an important responsibility. I believe every parent wants their children to be safe and responsible behind-the-wheel. But we all know that sometime teaching our children to drive can end up being a stressful and trying time. And speaking of time, it take many hours of time and patience to establish this role. Driving is a very important part of our child's journey towards adulthood. But it is not the same as teaching them how to catch a ball or ride a bike.
At the Driving Coach, we understand this and want to provide the coaching needed to become a skilled safe and responsible driver. As a Driving Instructor, we have the tools and the expertise that can educate your son or daughter on all the pertinent laws and techniques to safe driving that they will need in order to pass a certified Drivers Education class and be a safe driver on the road.
At the Driving Coach, we understand this and want to provide the coaching needed to become a skilled safe and responsible driver. As a Driving Instructor, we have the tools and the expertise that can educate your son or daughter on all the pertinent laws and techniques to safe driving that they will need in order to pass a certified Drivers Education class and be a safe driver on the road.
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Andy Nelson
Owner
Andy Nelson established Safer Driver Solutions/Driving for Exceptional Learners in 2014.
Teen and Adult Drivers Supporting Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, and Other Executive Functioning Disorders
Andy is a devoted father of identical twin girls and a son. When not engaged in Driver Education, Andy enjoys going to cruise nights and car shows with several of his hot rods and street machines. He hosts two car shows in SE Iowa as fundraisers for the Pekin Comm Schools. He cherishes quality time at concerts and musicals with his daughters and friends, showcasing his diverse interests. As a proud Iowa Hawkeye fan, Andy's enthusiasm extends beyond the road to the sports arena. With a commitment to inclusivity.
Teen and Adult Drivers Supporting Anxiety, Autism, ADHD, and Other Executive Functioning Disorders
Andy is a devoted father of identical twin girls and a son. When not engaged in Driver Education, Andy enjoys going to cruise nights and car shows with several of his hot rods and street machines. He hosts two car shows in SE Iowa as fundraisers for the Pekin Comm Schools. He cherishes quality time at concerts and musicals with his daughters and friends, showcasing his diverse interests. As a proud Iowa Hawkeye fan, Andy's enthusiasm extends beyond the road to the sports arena. With a commitment to inclusivity.
Reviews (12)
Cherie S.
Jun 06, 2024
I simply don’t have words that can describe and pay gratitude to my son’s amazing instructor Karl. Karl is professional, patient and ensures to fine tune areas of weakness. I have been lucky to have Karl as my son’s instructor and thankful to him for transforming him into a confident driver on the road. My son truly enjoyed his entire experience of learning. Thanks for giving my son life lessons for letting go things and subsiding his driving fears. Much Respect to you for making this dream possible into reality for my son.
Every step of the way Karl , Andy and Fatima were there to answer questions and provide assistance . Thank you again so much !!!
Every step of the way Karl , Andy and Fatima were there to answer questions and provide assistance . Thank you again so much !!!
Linda Kulmatycki
Apr 03, 2024
Thank you to everyone at Safer Driver Solutions! Andy, Fatima and Karl you all are very polite and keep the mind at ease. We are so fortunate to have had Karl as Cody's instructor. With his patience and guidance my son gained the confidence to excel and overcome the anxieties a new driver possesses. He has been a excellent mentor and friend, very thorough and professional (but still they had so much fun:)). Receiving the privilege of a driver's license is such a MAJOR milestone in my son's life. We would not have achieved this task without their guidance. This is an amazing program I highly recommend! We are blessed and so grateful.
Meww Meww
May 25, 2021
Daniel McCraine
Oct 29, 2020
Andy Nelson goes out of his way (literally) to accommodate families' schedules. He is one of few driving schools who managed to stay functional during the COVID-19 shutdown. He helped several of my daughter's friends with the "skip the trip" to the DMV so they could get their permit and begin driving.
Bridgit Bianco
Apr 11, 2020
Very bad, not enough practice, I had 4 drives with 2-4 girls in the car. Drove only for 20-30 minutes each time. And charges $375, making me pay $580 just because I took one day of class a year ago and one drive that was not even a drive. It was going in circles in a small parking lot. The drivers ed is even better 3 hours of scary movies every day. The course is only 1and a half week long. Know that this guy is a fraud.
Valerie White-Burger
Jan 31, 2020
My daughter gained so much from her driver's ed program. Mr. N's passion to put safe drivers on the road was evident. He knew his driving information and how to educate my teen on safe, intentional driving. Another very important aspect was my daughter's comfort in driving with, and ease in communicating with Mr. N. My son will be attending Safer Driving Solutuons next and we are relieved to know he has an excellent program to enroll in.
Dustin MacDonald
Oct 30, 2019
I did 6 hours Behind The Wheel (BTW) after two previous attempts at passing the test on my own. They spoke to the DMV to find out what I needed to work on and designed routes that would give me a lot of experience in these areas. We did both in-town (what I needed to work on) and highway driving. The instructors really know their stuff, and I passed with no problem after my driving lessons from them. I strongly recommend them.
Valerie White-Burger
Oct 12, 2019
My daughter gained so much from her driver's ed program. Mr. N's passion to put safe drivers on the road was evident. He knew his driving information and how to educate my teen on safe, intentional driving. Another very important aspect was my daughter's comfort in driving with, and ease in communicating with Mr. N. My son will be attending Safer Driving Solutuons next and we are relieved to know he has an excellent program to enroll in.
Randy Johnson
May 17, 2019
I give a very high recommendation to Mr. Andy and his Crew very amazing at what they do. They are highly motivated to teach teens and new drivers of all ages how to stay safe on the roads through intensive in classroom training, simulator time and BTW (Behind the wheel Training). When I first drove with them they showed me that the minimum is not the good way and safety is the number one priority of all drivers of all ages no matter what. I would highly recommend the Driving Coach "Safer Driver Solutions" Thank you for teaching me, and helping me learn more and more each and drive and class.
Ryan Clark
Aug 10, 2018
Tina Koepp Pacha
Mar 04, 2018
Thank you Mr. Nelson for making this the best drivers ed. experience for my daughter! You were flexible with your time and very considerate. I have already recommended your class to others. I had previous used another local company for my older child, and yours is by far, hands down, more professional and personalized.
John Ellis
Dec 28, 2017