Cherokee county Driving School News & Events from Just Driver Training

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Tyana from Etowah High School achieves an overall 96% on her driver's exam with 100% on the Road Test

(October 3rd, 2009 - DDS office in Canton, GA.)

Congratulations Tyana!

"We are so pleased we chose Just Driver Training for Tyana's Driver Education Course - this driving school teaches a very high standard, especially behind the wheel. We definitely made the right decision. We are very proud of our daughter."

Monique

Newly Licensed Driver, Crystal with proud Dad, Dwight, owner of Alessandro's Italian Restaurant near Bridgemill,
after passing her Driver's Exam in Canton with 95%.

Ansley drives to North Point Mall during a driver training session.

• Kenan Davis makes history Behind the Wheel with JUST DRIVER TRAINING despite his Cerebral Palsy

Canton driver Kenan Davis makes history Behind the Wheel with Just Driver Training despite his Cerebral Palsy Kenan Davis, a resident of Canton, Georgia passed his driver's test with 91% at the DDS in Cartersville on June 16th 2009. Kenan has Cerebral Palsy and it was determined at the time of his learner's exam, that he would require a specially modified vehicle with hand controls in order to obtain a driver's license. Kenan had read about Tyler Kizer, who had trained through JUST DRIVER TRAINING and contacted the school.

Graham and Melody, specialist instructors, evaluated Kenan's ability and placed him behind the wheel in the regular teen driver training vehicle. Kenan made great progress and even drove on Interstate 400 to Perimeter Mall in Atlanta during one of the training sessions. The Gullett's approached the DDS Headquarters in Conyers requesting the endorsement for hand controls on Kenan's learner's permit be removed so that he could be tested in the schools regular vehicle. The Department gave Kenan one chance and 30 days in which to pass - With special driver training, Kenan only needed one chance to prove his excellent driving abilities.

The DDS examiner in Cartersville commented on his excellent driving and accuacy in the skills test. She was amazed at how well he had been taught to control the vehicle despite his disability.

Kenan is the proud holder of a regular driver's license and can now drive a standard motor vehicle. The Team at JUST DRIVER TRAINING is extremely proud of Kenan. WELL DONE! Kenan.

• Award of Excellence - Partners in Education

JUST DRIVER TRAINING received 2 Awards of Excellence signed by Dr Frank Petruzielo, Cherokee County's Superintendent of schools and Pam Carnes, President and CEO of the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce for their participation and commitmemnt to the Partners in Education Program with the schools in Cherokee County.

Jim Hubbard, Commissioner Post 2 of the Cherokee County Board of Commissioners congratulates Ms. Gullett on receiving the awards for JUST DRIVER TRAINING.

• Partners in Education - Freedom Middle School
(Karen Hawley - Principal, Angela Wilson - Counsellor, Graham and Melody Gullett - JUST DRIVER TRAINING owners)

Partners in Education - Freedom Middle School
Ms. Karen Hawley, Principal at Freedom Middle School and the Cherokee Chamber of Commerce recognize JUST DRIVER TRAINING with an Award of Excellence as a valued Partner in Education.

Just Driver Training provides a life saving program to students in the Cherokee County Schools and Ms. Hawley feels this is a benefit to students in having the knowledge of the Georgia Laws and requirements before they are eligible for their learner's permit.

This ongoing program is aimed at bringing awareness of safety on the roads and preparing young teens for an important step in their lives.

• CAREER DAY AT ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL

ETOWAH HIGH SCHOOL

Career Day held at Etowah High School on February 3rd 2009 gave ethusiastic students at the school an opportunity to learn about different types of careers and businesses from members of the business community. The students enjoyed learning about driver training and owning a business from Melody Gullett of JUST DRIVER TRAINING.

A presentation emphasized the laws that affect Teen driver's in the State, and the importance of maintaining good grades and attendance in working toward their driving privileges. The students then explored one of the training vehicles used in the Teen Driving Division.

•STICK SHIFT - IN DEMAND

JUST DRIVER TRAINING takes stick shift to a new level and specializes in converting and adapting current driving skills to driving and using the controls of a manual transmission vehicle.

Testimonial from a Stick Shift Driver.

"On September 5, 2009 I met Melody for stick shift lessons for the first time and within two hours I was able to operate a stick shift! I got all of my money’s worth and I believe that there is no one who could have taught me how to drive a stick shift better than she did! I highly recommend this service to anyone (male or female) who wants to learn how to drive a stick shift. Just Driver Training is an amazing service! Melody Gullet was so patient and knowledgeable-her years of experience were clearly evident."

Sharika

Testimonial:

"My Dad had me pick out a Porche for my Christmas gift and I could not drive a Stick Shift. I called Just Driver Training and Graham taught me in one lesson. I was amazed at how easy he made learning the manual transmission. I learned how the drive train works and just understanding the technical side of this type of vehicle, I mastered the clutch and controlling the vehicle in no time. I am confident I will drive my new Porche without damaging the gears. Thank goodness I went for Stick Shift lessons with this driving school. I am proud to announce I am a confident stick shift driver."

Ansley - Duluth

Testimonial:

"If you ever want to learn how to drive a stick shift, "Just Driver Training" is the way to go. I signed up for the two hour class, and before I knew it I was driving a manual car in the middle of Saturday afternoon traffic! I am happy to report that I had no embarrassing stall outs in the middle of the intersections :). I give much Thanks to my instructor Melody Gullet for a job well done. Her ability to teach is extraordinary. She never lost her patience or rushed me through the learning process like a relative or a friend might do if they were to teach me something new, like driving a 5speed. Taking this course has given me the confidence to start looking at 5 speed cars at local dealerships. I can say without a doubt that my days of driving an Automatic car are numbered. The next car I get will be a 5 speed. HANDS DOWN!!!! Thank you!!"

Quentin Thomas

• DRIVE, TADRA AND JOSHUA'S LAW FOR SCHOOLS

Just Driver Training is a Cherokee county Partner in Education

As a Partner in Education, the driving school launched a special program for Middle and High School students in Cherokee County based on The Drive Program for Schools, TADRA (Teenage and Adult Driver Responsibility Act), and Joshua's Law.

Melody Gullett fromJUST DRIVER TRAINING presented the program at Freedom Middle School, Creekland Middle School, Creekview High School, and Sequoyah High School, where over 2000 Cherokee county students learned about the laws in Georgia that affect Teen drivers and identified distracted driving from a new enhanced video featuring 100 special effects. Emphasis was placed on attendance, behavior and grades which play an important role in obtaining and retaining a learner's permit and driver's license.

Students were given the opportunity to experience a "Classroom on Wheels" – the training vehicle with safety features used in training young Teens to drive. The stick-shift vehicle also make an appearance at each school and students enjoyed exploring the safety controls and equipment in the vehicle. Other schools in the county are scheduled for the program in 2009.

If your school is not on the schedule, please Email melody@justdrivertraining.com

Cherokee County Schools - DRIVE Program "Classroom on Wheels"

• RIVERFEST in CANTON, GA

Mr. JDT at the Riverfest in Canton's Boling Park where he represented driver safety and displayed road signs for young and old to admire.

Mr JDT at Riverfest in Boling Park, Canton Georgia

• Woodstock Community Business Association Event at Walmart on Hwy 92 and Trickum Road in Woodstock, GA

Woodstock Community Business Association held its 3rd annual business celebration at the Walmart center of Hwy 92 and Trickum Road. Proceeds were donated to the Children's Miracle Network. JUST DRIVER TRAINING's booth attracted many visitors including Chick-fil-A's cow who came to inquire about the Cherokee county driving school and tried out the training vehicle.

• TYLER KIZER OF WOODSTOCK OVERCOMES HIS DISABILITY AND PASSES HIS DRIVER'S TEST
AT DDS IN CANTON THROUGH JUST DRIVER TRAINING

Driving School offers driver training for special needs drivers

Tyler, a Woodstock High School graduate, passed his driver's test on May 17th, 2008 with flying colors. Tyler has spina bifida, and was determined to drive a vehicle. He wanted to have his independence and not rely on friends and family to take him around. He had approached other driving schools, who insisted he would require a specially modified vehicle, fitted with wheelchair accessibility and hand controls before they would teach him.

Tyler became despondent with the news but a close friend of the family, Barbara Bonatucci, encouraged Tyler to contact Graham, the owner of JUST DRIVER TRAINING.

Graham, who has international experience as an advanced driver training instructor in all facets of driver training welcomed the opportunity to assist Tyler in making his dream come true.

Graham evaluated Tyler's abilities and through his experience with similar cases, coached Tyler in his regular training vehicle using special driving techniques. Tyler was enthusiastic and felt comfortable and safe behind the wheel with Graham. Tyler learned quickly and mastered the techniques to become a competent and safe driver.

On taking his driver's test exam at the Department of Driver Services in Canton, the examiner was highly impressed with Tyler's driving ability and passed him with a score in the high 90's.

Tyler earned a regular driving license taken in a regular vehicle. This was an enormous achievement for a person with his type of disability. The JUST DRIVER TRAINING team congratulates Tyler on his achievement.

Just Driver Training offers special needs driving instruction and courses

• FUNDRAISING — PARTNERSHIPS AND PARTNERS IN EDUCATION

JUST DRIVER TRAINING is a Partner in Education with all Middle and High Schools located in Cherokee County. Our fundraising program helps support the schools through students attending our courses and a percentage of the fees are contributed to the school the student attends. Through our mission to provide the best driver education and Behind-The-Wheel training at an affordable cost, as well as supporting Cherokee County Public Schools, JUST DRIVER TRAINING believes in giving back to the community through its programs. Any school interested in participating in this program may Contact Us.

As a Partner in Education, JUST DRIVER TRAINING

hosts Teacher and Staff Appreciation breakfasts at

Sequoyah and Creekview High Schools

Just Driver Training is a Partner in Education in Cherokee County Georgia