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Defensive Drive.
Academy

For families

A second look, not a second-guess.

When a doctor recommends a re-assessment, or a family wants reassurance, we offer a private 90-minute session built for the situation. Calm, unhurried, and reported clearly.

What's included

  1. 1Pickup from home, in-vehicle pre-drive review
  2. 260-minute drive across familiar streets and one busier road
  3. 3Quiet debrief with the driver before the family is involved
  4. 4Same-day written report — observations, not a verdict
  5. 5Optional follow-up lesson at $80, if helpful

What we observe

The everyday situations that matter.

We don't run a road test. We watch how the driver handles real, ordinary moments — the kind they'll face every week. The report describes what we saw, in plain language.

Lane positioning
Mirror & shoulder checks
Reaction at intersections
Speed appropriate to conditions
Smooth braking & acceleration
Awareness of cyclists & pedestrians
Decision-making under pressure
Comfort in their own vehicle

"My dad came home from the assessment relieved. The report was honest and kind — it told us what to keep an eye on, and what he was still doing well. Exactly what we needed."