Driving School of Florida

09/11/2024

October 20-26 is National Teen Driver Safety Week!

Here are some ways to get involved with NTDSW:

-Talk to your teen: Discuss the dangers that teen drivers face and the importance of following the rules of the road.

-Set an example: Demonstrate safe driving practices by following traffic laws and not breaking the speed limit, running red lights, or texting while driving.

-Share safety messages: Spread the word about teen driver safety with others.

-Learn about the history of NTDSW: Discover the history of the event and how it has grown over time.

As always, every day is the right day to practice safe driving, but a little awareness goes a long way!

02/18/2024

Thursday through Sunday 9:30am-5:30pm!
Walk In! Register online! Same day appointments!
Tuesday and Wednesday by appointment only!
345 6th Ave W, Suite 10, Bradenton, FL 34205

02/16/2024

05/30/2023

INSTRUCTOR HIGHLIGHT!
Mark Paxton serves our Pasco, Pinellas, and surrounding counties. Featured in Trinity Living magazine for the month of June!
Here is a little bit about Mark:
Skills as a FL certified Driving Instructor/Examiner for 3 years. Previously I have worked as an EMT and in Law Enforcement for 15 years. I have taken numerous advanced driving classes/courses. While serving as a Deputy Sheriff, I was certified as a Field Training Officer and a General Instructor through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. This had me teaching rookie police/deputies how to conduct emergency vehicle operations, pursuit driving and defensive driving. Additionally I spent 4 years in the U.S. Navy as a Master-at-Arms (Military Police).

I have a large passion for helping teens and adults of all ages to become safe, defensive and confident drivers. At 6’2″ and a little over 300lbs, I sometimes come off as scary upon first impression, but the students quickly learn I am a big teddy bear and am very patient. Even when you make mistakes. I look forward to us working together to make you the very best and safest driver you can be!

04/27/2023

There is only one thing you should be doing when you're behind the wheel, and that is DRIVING! Everything else can wait. The next time you're tempted to focus on something other than the road, follow this lifesaving advice from our friends at the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles: PUT IT DOWN!

01/02/2023

Instructor highlight!
Meet Katie!
Katie is currently our only female instructor! Serving Sarasota and Bradenton plus surrounding areas!
Katie:
"Hi I’m Katie! I’m an instructor for the Driving School of Florida. I am easy going and I love soccer. I would enjoy helping you learn defensive driving techniques so you can be confident driving anywhere. I hope that we can work together soon."
A review from one of her students:
"My experience with the driving school of Florida is very good my instructor Katie was an excellent instructor. She taught me how to drive and prepare for the road test. I was an anxious driver and very cautious and she was very calm and patient with me I 10 out of 10 recommend this this was a really good school. I did the 6 lessons with the road test and I passed my road test and thanks to the driving school of Florida!!"
Visit www.drivingschoolfl.com to book with Katie today!

12/28/2022

Sometimes videos get posted on Facebook that are important at the time they are posted but don't have a signifant impact on the present day.

Attached is a video that does not fit that paradigm but rather has just as much, and perhaps more relevance today, as when it was originally posted.

If you tell someone, especially young people, that they cannot text and drive an automobile they will probably agree with you but if they've done it and got away with it even once they really don't believe you.

The attached video puts some young drivers in a position on a test course that are told a new law is coming that they will be tested on their ability to demonstrate that they can text while driving or they won't be able to drive.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HbjSWDwJILs

Please share your feelings, and/or this video, after you have seen this with anyone that you care anything about that might think that texting and driving is something that can be safely accomplished.

More and more traffic accidents are due to texting. If we want to reduce the 1.2 million traffic victims worldwide each year, we have to act. How do you conv...

11/18/2022

A wonderful interview with our owners, Steve and Maryann Dziadik! Hear why Driving School of Florida was born and learn about the book, "How's My Driving"!
Everyone can be safer on our roads to protect the lives of all of our families!

Paris Steve Dziadik, the author of “How’s My Driving?: Why Every Other Driver Doesn’t Seem to Have a Clue”, was

11/14/2022

We are now proud members of the Greater Pasco County Chamber of Commerce! We look forward to continuing our service to the community!

11/08/2022

Instructor Highlight: Meet our Pinellas County instructor Jose Terriquez!
"82nd Airborne Combat Veteran now driving instructor! This world is full of drivers who are unsafe and don’t know it, you will not be one of them. You will be a confident and safe driver with just a few lessons. Safe and calm atmosphere to help you learn and understand the most important rules of the road! In my year of experience, I have helped new drivers, drivers who have a license and need better understanding of rules and drivers with disabilities. So don’t be nervous or afraid because I can help you! Together we will respect the road, not fear it."
What Jose's students say about him:
"Jose, is an amazing driving Instructor! He was very encouraging and courteous to my child. He was calm and very patient and professional. He also took the time to let me know how well her driving was already an they were really helpful about working with my child's work schedule. I will recommend this school to everyone."
"My experience with the Driving School of Florida was extremely positive. My instructor, Jose, was not only kind but understanding. He helped me overcome a lot of my driving anxiety but also made the lessons feel fun and easygoing. I was able to get my license on the first attempt thanks to Jose's wonderful teaching!"
To schedule with Jose please contact us@941-926-9650!