American Defensive Driving School - ADDS

07/06/2022

We are looking for qualified people to join our team as Driver Education Instructors. The ideal people include teachers, retirees, stay at home parents, and those seeking part-time flexible hours. ADDS is looking for both classroom and behind-the-wheel instructors. Must be enthusiastic about working with teen drivers and understand the importance of safe defensive driving.

Qualifications
Valid Drivers License
Teaching Experience (preferred)
Great Attitude
Clear Background

04/14/2021

We are looking for drivers for in-car instruction for new student drivers. Driving Instructors will provide detailed instruction on safe driving techniques and ensuring students understand the rules of the road. Must be professional and have a valid drivers license in Illinois.

Will conduct Behind-the-Wheel sessions and evaluate the students driving abilities in varying traffic situation. All BTW's are 1.5 hours.

We offer flexible scheduling for daytime, evenings, and weekends.

Both students and instructors must practice safety measures against Covid-19 by wearing masks during the entire session. Each Driving Instructor is required to disinfect the car after each session.

04/08/2021

Check out Doug's interview on WLS Radio at road rage in light of the recent shooting of a child on Lake Shore Drive.

President of the American Defensive Driving School gives tips and tricks on how to handle aggressive drivers to avoid road rage.

12/01/2020

Behind the Wheel Update: We are currently driving students that were on our drive schedule prior to the COVID outbreak. We are operating at 50% capacity due to the fact that some of our driving instructors have not returned due to COVID concerns. Read more at

Learn driving at American Defensive Driving School, a driving training school in Evanston, Skokie, and Wilmette ! Be a safe driver in driving classes and behind the wheel training with certified driver instructors.

11/07/2020

06/23/2020

Behind the Wheel Update: We are beginning the behind the wheel process. We are currently driving students that were on our drive schedule prior to the COVID outbreak. We are operating at 50% capacity due to the fact that some of our driving instructors have not returned due to COVID concerns. So please be patient as we hope to get back up to full speed soon.

06/08/2020

American Defensive Driving School - CDTP Certified.

The Cooperative Driver Testing Program allows state-certified driver education instructors to administer the behind-the-wheel road exams to their driver education students. Instructor administered tests are regulated and approved by the Office of the Secretary of State. Students must:

05/07/2020

June classes are filling up fast!
We still have openings for the following virtual classroom sessions:
June 8th thru July 2nd - 1-3:00pm
June 15th thru July 9th - 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Register today!

Start driver education with classroom training by signing up at American Defensive Driving School and registering online for a drivers ed class that fits your schedule. Schedule behind the wheel drive times online too.

04/30/2020

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04/24/2020

If your Illinois teen is worried about how they will learn to drive during the extended shelter-in-place rule, sign them up for our next online session.

Our next session begins on Tuesday, May 5th sign up at

Start driver education with classroom training by signing up at American Defensive Driving School and registering online for a drivers ed class that fits your schedule. Schedule behind the wheel drive times online too.