LEARN TO ANTICIPATE
COACH OR INSTRUCTOR?
The Defensive Driving Academy is committed to helping new drivers, and those already licensed, improve their driving skill set. At DDA, we refer to ourselves as Coaches not Instructors. Why? Because Instructors typically present material to be learned, guide through the process, and perhaps answer questions. Coaches, on the other hand, carefully evaluate an individual's strengths and weaknesses, then methodically teach to improve the most blaring deficits and missing fundamentals first. While other schools may teach every student the same way, DDA Coaches are highly trained, detail oriented professionals who prioritize what they teach, and make sure the most important missing skills are always addressed first.
DDA IN THE 21ST CENTURY
Our team is passionate about safe driving! Of course we are excited about teaching students traditional driver's ed methods, but we are even more excited about teaching our proprietary anticipation-based techniques and concepts. DDA Coaches are really good at training young drivers today so they retain forever, especially distracted driving safety, new driving laws, and how to navigate 21st century traffic. More importantly, our Coaches are exceptional at customizing their teaching style to the learning speed of each individual student. The Defensive Driving Academy will absolutely improve one's driving skill set, build confidence, and generate immediate results for our students and their families. From all of us at DDA, we thank you in advance for your cooperation, trust, and patience. Anyone can learn to drive, but only DDA Students will "LEARN TO ANTICIPATE"
Career Opportunities at DDA
Are you ready to become DDA's next great driving instructor? DDA currently has a limited number of teaching positions available. Ideal candidates are those who enjoy helping people, especially young people, and need something more rewarding. Of course, teaching, instructing, or coaching experience of any kind is helpful, but only a great personality and strong desire to mentor young drivers is required. We offer flexible hours, so you can tell us what days and times are best for you, or you can earn a higher rate by allowing us to create your schedule.
Our starting rates are competitive, and DDA is the only company that offers time-and-a-half and double-time to its part-time employees. We also offer an unprecedented 401k with 3% match and profit sharing for part-time employees who qualify. If you would like to join our amazing team, check out our opportunity on INDEED to see if you have what it takes to make a difference. Experience how rewarding it can be to mentor youth, create your own schedule, and maintain balance in your life!!!
OUR PRIORITY IS SAFETY Students, Employees and Families
At Defensive Driving Academy, we follow CDC guidelines to ensure our employees, students, and cars are safe. Our 17 vehicles are detailed and sanitized regularly, and our instructors are required by the PA Department of Education to undergo the same extensive background checks as certified school teachers.
Our instructors use hand sanitizer before and after every lesson and license test, and every student is given the opportunity to use hand sanitizer before and after as well. DDA cars are equipped with more expensive HEPA cabin air filters, which eliminate mold, bacteria, and viruses. Why? Because Safety is our #1 priority.
Defensive Driving Academy, Inc. is proud to be certified by PennDOT to administer Non-Commercial License Testing. That;s correct!!! We are able to administer license testing to just about anyone who is looking to get their driver license for the very first time at our facility in Newtown Square or Auto Lenders in Exton.
We are ready to help you succeed and get your PA License Test scheduled in as little as three days. Why wait in line at the DMV when you can Call DDA Today and Test Right Away!!!!
Adults, teens, and parents trust DDA, and our corporate fleet clients throughout the U.S. demand the same defensive driving "concepts-with-coaching" to systematically mitigate liability and reduce crash rates.
Even brand new drivers find our cutting edge anticipation-based methods and techniques easy to remember and repeat. Our defensive driving certificate programs are taught by talented men and women who effectively communicate, connect, correct, and are passionate about teaching our proprietary anticipation-based methods.
DDA'S MISSION STATEMENT
At the Defensive Driving Academy, Inc. we aim to continually bridge the gaps between teaching, coaching, and retraining drivers of every skill level through the following principle:
Defensive driving instruction is not only about teaching vehicle control-ability but is undoubtedly about highly trained motivational DDA Coaches successfully communicating simple "expect the unexpected" or "surprises are coming" concepts and techniques that will reduce crash risk via one-on-one weakness recognition and "excellence requires a coach" fashioned driving behavior modification.
G V Murphy
DDA Founder