Safety Evaluation

An objective assessment of
whether an adult or senior driver
possesses the skills to drive safely

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SAFETY EVALUATION

45-minute Evaluation Drive

Pre-Drive Questionnaire

Post-Drive Assessment

Written Evaluation

Highly trained, state-certified driving instructors

DriveSafe Vehicle Provided

ABOUT THIS COURSE

The DriveSafe Safety Evaluation is a valuable tool for determining whether an adult or senior driver is capable of driving safely. This is the perfect option for:

Adult drivers who have not been driving for some time.
Persons who have experienced some hardship recently while driving
Individuals being referred by a doctor, friend or family member
Those simply interested in receiving professional feedback regarding their driving

The session starts with a pre-drive questionnaire regarding current and previous driving circumstances. This is followed by a 45-minute evaluation drive conducted by a highly trained, state-certified driving instructor to assess whether the adult or senior driver possesses the skills to handle various driving situations. This evaluation is based on current state driving laws and behaviors demonstrated during the drive. Following the drive, the instructor will share his assessment with the driver and any family members who are present. The assessment covers what will best serve the adult or senior driver moving forward. Finally, within seven days of the evaluation, a written assessment is sent to the driver and family members (if requested). This written assessment is based on what the instructor observed during the evaluation drive and is not relatable to future performance.

Testimonials

Michelle T, Boulder

Our son doesn’t like many activities outside of his comfort zone. This was his first day driving and the instructor made him feel confident and empowered. He got him to laugh.

Laura H, Westminster

The behind-the-wheel and defensive driving instructors are top notch! Our son learned a lot and gained a lot of confidence from the experience. And he crushed his driver’s test! Thanks Drive Safe!

Shay T, Littleotn/Lakewood

My teenager had great instructors for his day of Defensive Skills Day! He really enjoyed the entire three hours of instruction and I think he is a more confident driver as a result of taking this hands on class.

Cathy U, Highlands Ranch

I like that you can do (almost) everything at DriveSafe….testing, classes, behind the wheel, etc. There is little to no need to go to the actual DMV!!! The instructors are very helpful and encouraging to the students.

Carmina E, Aurora

Driving instructor did an amazing job. Above and beyond. Exceeded my expectations and made my son’s driving experience exceptional!

Jacob W, Littleton/Lakewood

DMV was so slow in processing our son’s driver license application that we got down to two days before he was supposed to move to college and then they told us he needed to do a drive test. We called DriveSafe and they got him scheduled for the following day. They were very nice and helpful, he passed, and now he’s off to his college adventure. Thanks DriveSafe!

Carrie R, Wheat Ridge

My son’s first driving experience with an instructor had him really nervous, but DriveSafe Wheat Ridge was kind, reassuring and supportive! He is looking forward to his next lesson!

Pete L, Wheat Ridge

Examiner was friendly and professional. The whole process was easy and painless.

Janice B, Wheat Ridge

The staff are friendly, welcoming, and patient to their students. I could tell that they were not only there for work but truly had a passion to help students learn how to drive safely.

Jackie N, Westminster

I absolutely loved my whole experience with DriveSafe! They have wonderful staff and instructors that are with you 100% of the time, and they go far above and beyond what is expected of them. DriveSafe is 1000% going to be your best choice if you are looking for a driving school!

Henry P, Westminster

I am confident that they are preparing my teen to be a safe driver!

Sean A, Westminster

The instructor was very detailed and thorough. I appreciated that he told my daughter what she did well along with a couple of things for her to work on.

April M, Westminster

I was able to pass the test with ease and understand what I needed to become a safe and successful driver!

Vivian D, Littleton/Lakewood

I received AMAZING service from someone on the phone. He really helped me out of a jam today! Needed to schedule a last-minute permit test, and he found a location for my son to take the test two hours later!

Debra P, Littleton/Lakewood

This was an easy process, good instruction and worth the price. Even with the challenges of 2020 and the pandemic, our daughter is right on track to get her license and be a great/safe driver.

Mitchell F, Littleton/Lakewood

The ease with the staff as a parent to navigate through this process. Also, the instructors make my daughter feel very comfortable.

Keith J, Littleton/Lakewood

Excellent service. Excellent instruction. Excellent philosophy. Great value. So beneficial for my teen!!

George H, Louisville

Very good experience. Trainers are experienced and polite. Provided comfortable and calm learning experience.

Irene Y, Louisville

Before our 1:1 lesson my daughter had a true fear of driving. She drove for 2 hours, and the instructor gave her the confidence she needed to get behind the wheel more often.

Michelle B, Longmont

The instructors were challenging and friendly at the same time. My daughter was very comfortable.

Adaline S, Longmont

Outstanding 30-hour online class – kept my child engaged and learned so much. The location for permit test was professional with friendly, helpful staff.

Joann C, Evergreen

The instructor was friendly, energetic, easy-going yet very firm and mindful about road rules. My son enjoyed his 2-hour drive!

Rachel F, Evergreen

It was a great class that my son was able to take online. All of the in-person driving lessons were taught by professional people who were able to relate to my teenager.

Bob L, Evergreen

My kids were extremely anxious and were pleased with how everything went. They look forward to hitting the streets with more confidence.

Ryan M, SE Aurora

The driving instructor was very clear and helpful with his tips and explanations. I did not feel berated because I was being given constructive criticism that I could understand.

Lena T, SE Aurora

Website was easy to schedule drives, but when I had questions, someone always answered the phone and was eager to help.

Ethan C, SE Aurora

It was my first comfortable experience driving outside of my comfort zone! The instructor was extremely kind and understanding while pushing me to do more than I thought I could!

Stephanie K, SE Aurora

The folks up front were so nice and I overheard a conversation between an instructor & a mom…she was fretful for her daughter, and he was so supportive and says that this is his job and she’s in good hands.

Saiisha K, Boulder

We had an awesome, friendly, and kind instructor who was very understanding with the language barrier. Made the experience a lot better than we were expecting. Highly satisfied.

Amanda S, Boulder

Everything was easy. Communication, scheduling, rescheduling. The lessons were great – my daughter learned a lot! A very good experience!

Derrick W, Boulder

The process was very straightforward and easy to understand. As someone who knew nothing about driving requirements, DriveSafe was extremely helpful.

Linda F, Arvada

Very compassionate and patient. The instructor explained exactly what was to be expected before my son even got into the car. This was a great experience for my kiddo who has anxiety.

Gerri R, Arvada

Staff is incredibly welcoming and kind. They are patient and great at giving constructive feedback in a polite manner.

Dalton B, Arvada

I really liked doing the online courses for learning about driving. The online courses went into much detail and made it fun. It had games and made it very interactive. Also, all the workers were super nice when I went to take my permit test. Overall, I had a great experience with DriveSafe.

Travis L, Denver

The license process for a teenage kid is daunting, but DriveSafe made the experience a rather seamless transition.

Matthew H, Denver

I really loved that we worked on the things that I wanted to work on. This was an issue I had at my other driving school, so it was amazing to drive on busy roads and the highway. He did an amazing job of pushing me out of my comfort zone and teaching so many techniques. Overall, it was an amazing lesson and experience.

Andrea R, Denver

I have received such great service over the past year and 3 months, from driver’s ed, permit test, instructor drives and license test drive! THANK YOU!!!

Donnetta S, Denver

My daughter loved the program, she thought it was very fun and very educational. It boosted her confidence in her driving skills and taught her new tricks in how to handle herself in challenging driving conditions. A well thought out program.

Kaitlyn A, Highlands Ranch

I learned a lot and am ready to be a responsible driver!

Jennifer S, Highlands Ranch

Thank you for providing a safe and educational experience for my son. Our experience with DriveSafe has been excellent, and the teachers have provided very sound advice. I would absolutely recommend DriveSafe to all parents!

Charles N, Highlands Ranch

It was great to have my daughter learn the right way to drive. I have sent my 2 kids to DriveSafe, and I am very happy I did!

Valerie B, Highlands Ranch

We have loved our experience with Drive Safe! You made the whole process super easy and convenient for our schedule. The instructors were great and very helpful!

Alan R, Greenwood Village

The staff have been more than exceptional. They have provided constructive feedback and helpful tips to keep my driver engaged and open to learning.

Julie H, Greenwood Village

I have been very pleased with all the driving instructors assigned to my daughter. The Defensive Skills Day is a must! After her Driving Test for her license, she remarked, “I am glad that I went before my Driving Test, otherwise I would not have been able to park properly.”

Tonita S, Greenwood Village

I had a young new driver that had anxiety concerning driving. The instructors at this location have been very kind and are so knowledgeable. They explained everything thoroughly and made sure my young driver understood. Any time I called to reschedule during this virus, the kind people that answered the phone were very helpful. Thank you!

Elliott R, Greenwood Village

Everything was easy! They are organized and put all the student’s information, documents, class completion etc. into the system and emailed all the needed documents for the DMV. The instructors were also great!

Carol, SE Aurora Parent

We were extremely satisfied with DriveSafe. The way that things were handled with a pandemic happening was smooth and well orchestrated. All instructors were cautious with what was needed to keep all the students and employees safe. The instructors gave our son the confidence he needed to be successful.

Kayla B, Highlands Ranch

My daughter rode with Paul today. She was very nervous about the drive and he helped her settle down quickly and have a good experience. Your entire staff is wonderful and we’ve had a great experience with every part of the process.

Emily M, Louisville

We are on our third teen going through your driving school courses and have been so impressed each time. Even during the Covid Pandemic, my daughter has been able to complete everything online and the communication and ease of scheduling is great. Thank you

Jacqueline, Greenwood Village

This is quality service that is second to none. Again thank you for the outstanding service and providing quality programs for better and safe driving skills for our children.

Mitchell, Wheat Ridge/Arvada

Thanks guys for helping me become a better driver!

Kari G, Westminster

Kyle was friendly, informative, as well as very encouraging as he talked to our daughter about her last 2 hour drive, prior to her driving test.

Joette M, Aurora

Love the friendly staff and ease of making appointments. My daughter has had Larry Soady as a driver instructor twice and he is so patient and kind. So glad that you opened back up and she can take her driving test tomorrow since her birthday passed already in April.

Mary P, Highlands Ranch

The instructors have all been amazing. The communication from DriveSafe during this interesting time with Covid has been great. When we arrived for my daughter’s last 2 hour drive, they instructor met us outside, was friendly and my daughter had a lot of fun on her drive. Great experience every time! We are very pleased and will enroll our son at the end of this year or beginning of 2021.

Aimee B, Highlands Ranch

During the COVID 19 shut down, Drive Safe was very communicative. Instead of me having to hunt down information, I received detailed emails and phone calls regarding the re-scheduling of activities. The agents on the phone showed empathy and a deep desire to help.

Kristin A, Littleton/Lakewood

We have had a great experience with both of my sons.

Amy L, Westminster

The instructor was amazing and made my daughter feel so comfortable. She even talked about how much she loves her job. Doesn’t get better than that!

Leslie P, Highlands Ranch

Giving us a timely appointments even though I know they’re super busy because of the covid outbreak. Also the instructors are very clear with my child and also very friendly and approachable by letting them know exactly what they need to work on and what the rules are.

Richard W, Aurora

My instructor was very nice and friendly. he was also a great teacher.

Tiffany, Greenwood Village

Not only was my driving instructor helpful, but I had an important driving related question, and the manager who was at the front desk took the time to be extremely helpful and thorough as well. Both of them were so kind and professional.

Lexi, Boulder

My instructor was patient, clear, and very kind. He gave me very helpful tips on the road during my two hour lesson and assisted me to become a more confident driver. I will most definitely recommend this company to my friends and family!

Jim, Greenwood Village

They did well at engaging all the students at once. They made it fun and I had a good time.

Ben, Arvada

My instructors did well, I would definitely want to come back and do this again.

Diane, Aurora

The instructors were very helpful and patient.

Brittany, Evergreen

I liked that the instructors gave positive feedback and also their little tips and tricks.

Ken, Highlands Ranch

I enjoyed the obstacle course because it involved many different skills…

Allison, Westminster

The instructors today were awesome and very supportive in everything they did with us.

Jodi, Denver

I loved the skidding and the driving backwards. It was also really fun to do the obstacle course.

Tyler, Littleton

The instructors did well teaching me to be a more confident driver.

Elizabeth, Wheat Ridge

I thought all the instructors did a very good job throughout the course of the day. They were all very informative, explained everything well, and I learned a lot at each station. My favorite part of the class was the skid course and the obstacle course, because both were really fun as well as good to know/use for the future.

Parent, Highlands Ranch

My daughter attended the Defensive Skills Day and it went well. I got to ride with her at the end when I returned, and I have to admit, I was very shocked at how much she improved! She drove me through the timed obstacle course and her skill level blew me away. She said she has much more confidence in driving now. This course is very well worth the money and I highly recommend it to all parents.

Lisa A, Highlands Ranch

Excellent customer service over the phone!!!

Jeremy J, Highlands Ranch

Great experience. Drive test was cancelled due to COVID, was able to get in VERY quickly to complete as soon as DriveSafe could reopen.

Grant M, Colorado

I enjoyed the class. It was interactive and I had the ability to go back and review. It was easy to maneuver and I liked the pace.

Clayton R., Colorado

I enjoyed the course. I enjoyed that you can go at your own pace and never have to leave the house. No weaknesses.

Dylan, Westminster

I liked how you could use it with the iPad. The course is easy to take and is divided into smaller chunks so that you can take it one part at a time.

Maya D., Student, Evergreen

The customer support via phone call was outstanding, and the staff did a wonderful job of answering any questions I or my family may have had. It was a beneficial experience.

Noah N, Colorado

The online class, I feel, did an excellent job of teaching me the required skills for driving. The class was easy to follow yet challenging enough for me to learn new things. The online class was, in my opinion, great in teaching me to drive.

Parent, Colorado

In comparison to the one my son took beDrivingAmerica was a lot better. My daughter enjoyed and really understood this more. Very great online class. I would recommend this to anyone.

Lindsey N., Colorado

I felt that the course provided a lot of material to help me understand driving better.

Anthony, Colorado

I liked the course. It taught me things I’ve never heard of like the IPDE process. Some strengths are they go in to good detail when explaining things. The chapter quizzes were good too because it keeps your mind refreshed about what you just learned. There wasn’t really any bad things. I think over all it’s a really good course.

Beckett, Greenwood Village

The commentators and the overall welcoming atmosphere of the course was nice. Also the layout is easy to use. I recommend this course.

Daniel, Colorado

Really liked the course. Strengths: the way it was presented made it really interesting. I learned alot. NO WEAKNESSES.

Hannah P, Colorado

I really enjoyed the course. I felt like it was very easy to go through all the chapters, videos, pages, etc. I thought the review was really helpful at the end of each chapter.

Joshua T., Colorado

“The course was quite enjoyable. One of my favorite parts of the course was that I could complete it at my own pace at home. This required me to be responsible in completing the course and retaining the information, which I liked. The tests after every chapter also helped in the retention of information…”

Ramsey, Head of School

“We utilized your DriveSafe training program for eight of our teachers so that they could drive our new 15 passenger van. The feedback about the program was quite positive. We would definitely use your services again!”

Casey, Coordinator

“DriveSafe Driving School was a great experience from setting up the training, customizing to our needs, to affordability and the actual bus training. They accommodated our every need and made all the effort to make our teachers comfortable driving our buses. They came to us which made the whole experience seamless. Thank you for making our experience easy and we will absolutely be using DriveSafe Driving Schools for all our bus training.”

James, Field Safety Lead

“In order to enhance the safety training of our staff, we contacted DriveSafe to provide an upgrade on their driving abilities. The session consisted of classroom and in-vehicle time. Our instructor made the classroom session enjoyable and easy to sit through, which was much appreciated and refreshing as the classroom sessions are typically dry and uninteresting. The in-vehicle session was a great reminder of the how we can all end up with some bad habits and how to correct them. We will definitely use DriveSafe again for training as the need arises.”

Participant

“The staff was very courteous, patient, and helpful during the driving training.”

Meg, Littleton/Lakewood

“Just wanted to thank you so much for your expert driving instruction for my son. He learned so much from you (and so did I!). And he enjoyed driving with you very much! I now have a son driving on his own and feeling confident in his abilities thanks to you! We appreciate you!”

Jay, Highlands Ranch

“The instructor has been informative, patient and professional in all aspects. The staff exhibits an attitude towards helping the student and family succeed in this program. They have the customer foremost in their mind. Thanks to all of them for making this process seamless.”

LeeAnn, Westminster

“The instructor made my daughter feel welcomed and encouraged her not to be nervous and to do her very best. Thank you for helping my daughter achieve her goal of becoming a licensed driver. You are the best!”

Andrew, Colorado

“Very comfortable. Easy to understand. Also walked me through my mistakes and how to avoid them. I felt like I was driving with a friend, no nerves or frustrations. Fun route as well.”

Mushkee, Denver

“My instructor has been so patient and supportive and encouraging. I am very thankful for him. I passed the drive test today! And he is so awesome and so kind. So, I just wanted to let you know how amazing he is.”

Sidney, Highlands Ranch

“Great service and overall experience! I feel much more comfortable on the road and they really try to get you to try new things so that you will be prepared when you’re on the road alone. Definitely go to DriveSafe!”

Sandra, Boulder

“I had a wonderful experience with your program. I was impressed by the professionalism of your program and of your staff. My instructor was marvelous in guiding me to get a driver’s license. His calm and professional demeanor made this possible for me!”

Cliff, Evergreen

“My son has enjoyed both of his driving instructors so much. He’s not the type to speak up like this, but he said both instructors made him feel comfortable while teaching him so much. He gained much confidence. He said the classroom teacher was great as well!”

Josh, SE Aurora

“The enrollment was smooth, and sessions were scheduled at MY earliest convenience. The instructor does everything to teach not just basic driving but essential tips of the road. My sincerest gratitude to my driving instructor and DriveSafe.”

Lawrence, Denver

“I feel so much more comfortable behind the wheel. I also have become less afraid and have come to realize that drivers on the road have every right to take it safe and slow.”

Bravo, Highlands

“The instructors really tried to help me. They always made sure that we knew what was going on and if we didn’t understand something they took the time to explain it.”

Bridget, SE Aurora

“The SE Aurora team is a heaven sent life saver. I was pulling my hair out before I talked to them. I want to say thank you for all of your help you gave me today.”

Marcelina, Westminster

“Thank you for enrolling me in your Drive Safe School at Westminster. I am so happy. You have an office with staff that create and bring warm yet very professional environment to the customer, and it makes me feel comfortable and focused to complete the written test.”

Jason, Highlands Ranch

“My classroom teacher was amazing! She built up my confidence and showed me practical use of what I learned in the classes. My instructor was great and challenged me to master the skills.”

Parent, Greenwood Village

“My daughter was very afraid to drive, but once she had a lesson with her instructor it made all the difference! She gave her easy strategies to boost her skills and her confidence.”

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