Business Details
28 Years
experience
Trusted Driving School in Martinsburg, WV
Founded in 1998, our driving school has dedicated itself to cultivating safer drivers across generations. With over 25 years of experience and a track record of training 3,900+ students, we specialize in personalized driver education tailored to individual skill levels. Our expansion to Kearneysville, WV, reflects our commitment to serving the Martinsburg community and beyond. Equipped with passenger-side brakes for enhanced safety, our fleet supports hands-on learning through one-on-one instruction. We pride ourselves on adapting to evolving challenges while maintaining a focus on foundational driving skills, ensuring students gain confidence and competence behind the wheel.
Services
Permit Test Prep
Defensive Driving Course
Driving Lessons
Refresher Package
Group Sessions
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- We offer 25+ years of experience training 3,900+ students.
- Our passenger-side brake-equipped vehicles enhance safety during lessons.
- Tailored instruction for all skill levels, from beginners to advanced drivers.
- Proven success with students passing tests on their first attempt.
- Flexible scheduling with summer extended hours and appointment options.
What people say
Pass tests first try
Safe and confident drivers
Patient instructors
Tailored lessons
Great expansion
Services
Permit Test Prep
Our Permit Test Prep Sessions cover road signs, traffic rules, and test-taking strategies. With individual and group options, students gain confidence through structured learning. Sessions include 45-minute private lessons or 3-hour group classes, ensuring readiness for the West Virginia knowledge test.
Defensive Driving Course
Certified in-person defensive driving courses help reduce license points. The 8-hour program covers safe driving practices and accident prevention. Completion grants a certificate for 3-point DMV reduction, with flexible scheduling available beyond monthly Saturday sessions.
Driving Lessons
One-on-one driving lessons customize training to individual needs. Sessions include passenger-side brakes for safety, with 55-minute driving intervals. Packages range from 6 to 10 sessions, offering structured progression for learners at all skill levels.
Refresher Package
Designed for drivers needing confidence or skill updates, this package includes a classroom and driving session. Tailored lessons address anxiety or rustiness, focusing on personalized improvement through a 2-hour evaluation and targeted instruction.
Group Sessions
Group lessons foster peer interaction and motivation. Students learn traffic rules collaboratively while receiving individualized instructor support. The 3-hour format encourages shared experiences, addressing common challenges in a supportive environment for new drivers.
People
Kay Papeskov
Driving Instructor/President
With over 25 years of experience, Kay leads our team as president and instructor. Committed to adaptive teaching methods, she ensures students receive personalized guidance. Her leadership drives our expansion and continued focus on road safety education.
Shelley Tellez
Driving Instructor
Shelley brings hands-on expertise to our driving lessons, emphasizing safety and confidence-building. Her patient approach caters to diverse learning needs. With 10+ years in driver education, she plays a key role in our students' success.
Ruza Papeskov
Classroom Instructor
Ruza specializes in classroom instruction, focusing on theoretical foundations of safe driving. Her engaging teaching style simplifies complex traffic rules. With a decade of experience, she prepares students for both tests and real-world driving scenarios.
Questions
What services do you offer?
We provide permit test prep, defensive driving courses, private driving lessons, refresher packages, and group sessions tailored to all skill levels.
Do you offer discounts?
Yes! We offer 5% discounts for military, teachers, and families, plus a 10% insurance discount for completed packages.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Call our main line at 304-262-1544 or contact instructors directly to discuss availability before paying deposits.
Are your vehicles equipped for safety?
All training vehicles include passenger-side brakes for instructor control during lessons, ensuring maximum safety for new drivers.
Can I take defensive driving to reduce points?
Yes, our certified in-person defensive driving course meets West Virginia requirements for 3-point license reduction.
Reviews (1)
Lily Valkyrie
Sep 03, 2019
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Hi, I'm not sure how many instructors are with this organization, but my instructor was pretty good. I have anxiety and although she was very strict on mistakes I made, I have learned much more from her than other teachers. Your instructor's job is to lower your levels of stress with driving, if your instructor is not helping you with that, stop coming. She was on her phone on some occasions, but I think she checks on other scheduled students, and was still attentive to my driving. Also, if you are driving you must train your brain to deal with distractions anyways.
She only checked her phone if she knew I was comfortable with the place I was driving. I recommend asking a lot of questions and always have a notebook with you. (I personally slipped up on practicing outside of the class, and I made my instructor a bit on edge/frustrated with me because I didn't practice enough, but other than that, its good.)
She only checked her phone if she knew I was comfortable with the place I was driving. I recommend asking a lot of questions and always have a notebook with you. (I personally slipped up on practicing outside of the class, and I made my instructor a bit on edge/frustrated with me because I didn't practice enough, but other than that, its good.)