Business Details
23 Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Uniontown, OH
Founded in 2003, A Better Choice Driving School has trained thousands of drivers across multiple generations. Our approach combines personalized instruction methods with modern technology to prioritize safety and effectiveness. We serve both teens and adults, adapting to diverse learning needs while maintaining a commitment to quality education. Our team includes experienced professionals like Oral Ray, a former U.S. Marine and Border Patrol Agent, and Kristen Beisel, who specializes in working with special needs students. We emphasize customer service through Lynette's office management and Oral's focus on high-quality instruction.Our instructors bring unique expertise, from Mickey Sengos's social work background to Rick Smith's nursing experience. We've evolved to train children of former students, demonstrating our lasting community impact. Safety remains our core principle, integrated into every lesson through proactive driving strategies. Our facility in Uniontown, Ohio, serves as a full-service driver education center. We maintain state licensing and insurance compliance while continuously updating our methodologies. Our mission is to create safer roads by equipping drivers with essential skills and awareness.
Services
Teen Drivers Education
Adult Driving Courses
Behind the Wheel Training
Online Driver Education
Driver Assessment Services
Details
- Year established: 2003
Highlights and features
- We've trained thousands of drivers since 2003 with proven methods
- Our instructors combine driving expertise with specialized backgrounds
- We use modern technology to enhance safety-focused curriculum
- Personalized approach adapts to individual learning needs
- Multi-generational training experience with family-friendly policies
Services
Teen Drivers Education
Our teen driver program combines classroom instruction with hands-on training. Certified instructors use modern techniques to teach traffic laws, vehicle handling, and defensive driving skills. The course meets state requirements while focusing on real-world safety scenarios.
Adult Driving Courses
Tailored programs for adult learners with flexible scheduling options. Instruction covers basic skills, license preparation, and confidence-building techniques. Our experienced instructors adapt to individual needs and prior driving experience levels.
Behind the Wheel Training
In-car training sessions with professional instructors focus on road navigation, parking, and traffic management. Lessons emphasize situational awareness and proper vehicle control in various driving conditions.
Online Driver Education
Self-paced digital courses covering traffic rules and driving theory. Interactive modules include video demonstrations and practice tests. The program provides foundational knowledge that complements in-person driving instruction.
Driver Assessment Services
Professional driving evaluations identify skill gaps and create personalized improvement plans. Assessments help determine appropriate training levels and address specific driving challenges through targeted instruction.
People
Oral Ray
Training Manager
Former U.S. Marine and Border Patrol Agent with 20 years government service. Founded school in 2002, focusing on quality instruction and safety standards. Married with five children and nine grandchildren.
Lynette Ray
Office Manager
Ensures exceptional customer service as office manager. Believes in prioritizing client needs while supporting operational efficiency. Works closely with husband Oral to maintain business standards.
Mickey Sengos
Instructor
First hired instructor with social work degree. Combines classroom teaching with life experience sharing. Married with two sons, known for memorable driving tips and pop culture references.
Rick Smith
Driving Instructor
Retired pediatric nurse turned driving instructor. Brings medical field patience to teaching. Emphasizes therapeutic driving aspects and proper road sign adherence in lessons.
Kristen Beisel
Instructor
Specializes in working with special needs students. Longtime employee with local school district experience. Married mother of one, focusing on situational awareness in driving instruction.
Questions
What age can start driver education?
Students can begin at 15 1/2 years old with our Teen Drivers Education program.
Do you offer online driving courses?
Yes, we provide self-paced online driver education programs for teen learners.
Are instructors certified?
All our instructors are state-certified with specialized training and extensive experience.
What payment options are available?
We accept online payments for our driver education programs and courses.
Do you serve special needs students?
Yes, we have instructors specifically trained to work with special needs learners.
How long has the school operated?
We've been training drivers since our founding in 2003 by Oral Ray.
Reviews (7)
Katie Fisher
Dec 12, 2024
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Sara is an incredible driving instructor, and I couldn't be happier with the experience she provided for my daughter. From the very beginning, Sara made my daughter feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. Her calm and patient demeanor put my daughter at ease, and she quickly built a strong rapport, which made the lessons both enjoyable and effective.
Suzanne Sobolewski
Jul 27, 2024
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Great experience with this school! Had originally purchased lessons through Ohio Driving Schools, but they couldn't book even one lesson for us - at any location - because they had no availability for the next 6 weeks. After calling around, I found A Better Choice, and it was truly a much better choice! They scheduled all four sessions for us when I called and provided helpful feedback after every in-car session.
Rick Davis
Feb 16, 2021
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They handled all of the scheduling and got my son confident behind the wheel and he passed his driver's test as expected. I will be signing up my other son soon.
Jennifer Brosch
Jun 16, 2020
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This place was recommended to me by a friend, and I am so happy I listened to her. Everyone, from the owners to the driving staff, were absolutely incredible.
Charles A.
Dec 31, 2019
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Paid for a 4 hour class and 4 hours driving to happen all on same day! Arrived to class and told I'd only get class that day no driving as scheduled. Instructor 35 min late and had to leave 30 min early, so I paid for 4 hours and got only 3! Cheeper isn't always better!
Amber Sedlacko
Mar 28, 2017
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Took my son to the Uniontown location.very very pleased! Polite & fun staff. Made this process easy. When we scheduled our in car portion of the class we were originally scheduled about 1 1/2 months out.however they called with cancellations as we requested and he was able to finish his driving portion in only 2 weeks! Again, very impressed with the staff!
Tyler
Feb 10, 2011
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The name says it all. Many of my friends went to another Driving School and when we compared, I got the best deal! The classes were fun but I still learned a lot. My in car I got done pretty quick. We scheduled my in car when I signed up. My instructor showed me how to do the star maneuver and it was real fun. I aced my drivers test.
