D & D Driving School

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50+ Years

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Trusted Driving School in Kettering, OH

D & D Driving School has been a trusted name in driver education since 1952, founded by Donald E. Austin. Our mission is to build a safe and solid foundation of defensive driving principles that produce knowledgeable, responsible drivers. We exceed Ohio's minimum requirements with a curriculum emphasizing decision-making based on safety rather than convenience. Our programs incorporate the Smith System defensive driving techniques, and we maintain one of the highest pass rates in the state. Sharon Fife, daughter of the founder and a nationally recognized expert, has led our team since 1992, continuing our commitment to excellence.

We serve diverse learners including teens, adults, and individuals with special needs. Our fleet features late-model vehicles with dual controls and air conditioning, and we offer flexible scheduling with pick-up/drop-off services. We provide winter driving lessons and customized programs for nervous, elderly, or disabled students. Our instructors are state-certified professionals with decades of combined experience in driver training and safety education.

Services

Teen Program Adult Program Driver Rehabilitation In-Car Only Virtual Classes Winter Driving Lessons

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Year established: 1952

Highlights and features

Family-owned since 1952 with proven driver safety expertise
Highest pass rates in Ohio for comprehensive training
Specialized programs for teens, adults, and disabled drivers
State-certified instructors with decades of experience
Modern fleet with dual controls and safety features

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Services

Teen Program

Our 32-hour teen program combines 24 hours of classroom instruction with 8 hours of behind-the-wheel training. Students attend 12 two-hour classes covering essential driving topics, followed by personalized driving lessons in modern vehicles with dual controls. We offer flexible scheduling and specialized instruction for special needs students.

Adult Program

Customized adult driving instruction caters to beginners and experienced drivers seeking skill enhancement. Our program adapts to individual learning paces with pick-up/drop-off services and vehicle options matching personal driving needs. We also offer classroom instruction to reinforce learning and provide winter driving preparation.

Driver Rehabilitation

Licensed since 1979 for disabled driver training, we provide specialized equipment and adaptive techniques. Our two-hour sessions feature vehicles with hand controls, steering assist devices, and other accessibility features. We accommodate training in students' personal vehicles when necessary and offer home pick-up services with additional area coverage fees.

Virtual Classes

Interactive Zoom-based driver education courses maintain our high standards through digital platforms. Students access comprehensive classroom instruction remotely while retaining eligibility for our in-car training programs. Virtual options preserve all curriculum components including safety training and state-mandated requirements.

Winter Driving Lessons

Specialized winter driving instruction prepares students for hazardous weather conditions using controlled environments and dual-control vehicles. Our program teaches snow emergency response techniques and safe driving practices for icy roadways, incorporating real-time instructor guidance and safety-focused methodologies.

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Sharon Fife

Owner/Instructor

Sharon Fife has led D & D Driving School since 1992, continuing her father's legacy of excellence. With decades of experience in driver education, she's a nationally recognized expert who has trained instructors across the United States. Sharon maintains active roles in multiple traffic safety organizations and specializes in developing customized training programs for diverse learners.

Questions

What driver education programs do you offer?

We offer teen programs, adult instruction, driver rehabilitation, in-car only training, and virtual classes.

Are your instructors certified?

All instructors are state-licensed and professionally trained with extensive experience in driver safety.

Do you provide vehicle pick-up/drop-off services?

Yes, we offer free pick-up/drop-off at homes, schools, or workplaces within our service areas.

What areas do you serve?

We primarily serve Kettering, Huber Heights, and surrounding Ohio communities.

Do you offer winter driving lessons?

Yes, we provide specialized winter driving instruction with safety-focused training in snowy conditions.

Reviews (6)

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Anthony Bohannon

May 15, 2022 Report

My wife's son who was 19 at the time was told they only take teenagers for driving lesson's. Called a few weeks later and they offer adult driving lessons and he went driving but, called today and they only take teenagers.

Brad S.

Mar 25, 2022 Report

Just followed one of their instructors vehicles for a couple of miles on a two lane road. Vehicle was a Black Honda Civic license plate was FMK6895. Drivers side brake lights where not working. If you are instructing young drivers on how to operate a motor vehicle they need to know how to check their vehicle for proper operation of ALL lights. This instructor FAILED on the pre operation of a vehicle.

Sakari Chester

Nov 21, 2021 Report

The driving instructor barb was unprofessional! She was so aggressive and has horrible teaching skills. she was very rude and had slick comments during the driving session, she's a micro manager, she tends to wonder off while she's supposed to be instructing the driving lesson. She said " I was going to leave comments but it seems like you're in a hurry " and I said because you're being rude, I remained respectful until I was getting out the car.

She needs to be fired and needs her license revoked! If you plan on coming her request anybody else but BARB. She also took 30 minutes of my time to talk instead of driving. my mom didn't pay $120 for me to have a disrespectful, unprofessional, micro managing instructor. I talked to Sharon and she was very understanding about the situation and was very helpful. Barb needs to take a few people skill lessons as well as some driving lessons herself and communication skills, had me turning at the last minute, and had me ready to hurt her feelings.

James H.

Sep 22, 2021 Report

The office staff in my opinion is clueless. After scheduling all four of my child's in-car lessons, the office calls at 4pm (and they close at 5pm) to change the times the night before. It should be noted these classes were scheduled in July for the end of Aug times. After completion of the online final test, my child went to turn in the paperwork and test. He also had questions. He was told by the staff to wait till DnD calls with the results to ask his questions and refused to answer his questions.

When they did call with the passing results they tried to set him up for in-car lessons which he had already completed. Now that the test is completed and the in-car driving is completed and the DnD certificate is in hand, DnD is sending emails about scheduling in-car lessons (it is sept when I write this) the emails are for a lesson sept 27 and aug 24. I would not recommend at all going to DnD is my personal opinion based on experiences with them.

Mike Green

Jul 07, 2021 Report

Critical:Communication, Professionalism While my son LOVED the driver instructor and classes. The office staff and communications were terrible. VERY Rude phone calls, unorganized answers and communications all lead to a BAD experience and not sure if with our second child we will use D&D.

Amanda B.

May 02, 2021 Report

The only positive was the driver, Al. I had to cancel her test because after 9 days I STILL DONT HAVE HER CERTIFICATE. They then tell me I have to take off work. Drive and hour. Pay 15.00 drive an hour home.because THEY can't tell me why I don't have it. They are disorganized. Rude. Lazy and i highly regret dealing with them. Save the headache. wheelers and AAA are much easier and better to deal with.