Alaska Safe Driver Academy

Amazing experience with this academy! They offered the skid car training I had wanted but I didn't even know if anyone in town was offering it. The classroom training, that's 2 hours. More instruction then competitors, plus the skid car, plus the driver's exam was $5 less than the competitors that offered not nearly as much. We had some special circumstances during the driving time which they accommodated and focused on my daughter having a positive experience. Absolutely wonderful to work with, flexible, caring and informative. And informative. I highly recommend and if I had a second child they would be going here too. Thanks Angie you guys are awesome!!!

The team was so responsive and amazing. The training was so in depth and educational. The multiple days of training made it easier to absorb all the information and remember it for my driving time. I had some special circumstances during my driving training and the team was so responsive and accommodating to that. Overall amazing experience with so much great learning. I highly recommend this program.

Truly grateful for Brian and Angie! I signed up my daughter, Tiara, for driving class, at first she didnt like the idea of going and would rather learn by herself and/or from us, but afterwards, she was very glad that she took the class. She told me that she learned a lot both in classroom and hands-on; Brian was an OUTSTANDING instructor and extremely patient with students. Safety is the primary focus throughout the class which I personally appreciated; they teach the class the correct and safe way to drive. I love Angie for her awesome customer service, very personable and professional. She's very flexible and really worked with us about scheduling. My daughter has been driving great, thanks to this Academy. She looks forward to the Skidcar class in October to help prepare her for whatever situations during winter driving. I highly recommend Alaska Safe Driver Academy to anyone who really wants to learn the correct way to drive taught by these exceptional, high quality and extremely knowledgeable professionals! Thank you so much!

The instructor Brian is a fantastic teacher who taught my older daughter to drive previously. We sought him out again so my younger daughter could receive his excellent instruction. She loved the class and it was definitely money well spent. She also took the Skidcar class and learned everything she needs to know to be safe on the snow and ice this winter. We highly recommend Alaska Safe Driver Academy.

If you want a well-rounded, detailed, professional education, this is the only place to go. Brian is the friendliest and most informative person you will probably ever see in this field. This program stands above all others because Brian goes above and beyond to make sure that you know everything there is to driving safely and has answers to everything. The Skidcar portion of this program is very unique and a great opportunity to experience, and Brian is the only one who offers this program. It gives you an insight that will change the way you think about how you control your vehicle in the summer and winter, and will keep you from make potentially life-threatening mistakes. Both the classroom and driving lessons taught me so much, even though I had been driving for well over a year and a half. He teaches what to do in emergency situations as well as thorough traffic laws and maneuvers and general handling and control of the vehicle. I strongly recommend this academy to anyone teen or adult who is seeking to improve their driving skills or take a lesson in the Skidcar. This class is also one of the most reasonably priced, offering more for a lower price. They definitely care about putting safe drivers on the roads and not just taking your money. I cannot stress enough how is program has made me a better driver and how it can help anyone to stay safe on the roads. Thank you Brian!!

Before I chose a driving school I went through and looked at various options and their reviews. From what I saw Alaska Safe Driver Academy LLC seemed like the perfect option and the skid car training was an bonus. I felt that what I learned in the classroom session could have been taught in an hour or two, but I assumed there was a required amount of in-classroom time needed. I figured that the actual driving would be more helpful. I went into The Skid car training excited to learn but while I did feel what it was like to Skid I didn't learn anything new about how to stop a skid, only prevention. I thought maybe it was just me but I talked to others, and they had similar feelings. The Skid car was definitely over hyped. Most of what I learned during the driving part was just from driving, and I could have done with a parent. My instructor seemed very nice, and I do not want to denigrate him, but he was not consistent with what he told me. For example, sometimes he said to signal in roundabouts and sometimes he didn't. Another thing was that during parallel parking he told me when to do what, so I didn't learn how to do it on my own. He also spent most of the lesson on his phone; I didn't feel that this was a big deal but my parents were pretty upset. I'm only writing this to warn others because I wish I could go back and choose a different driving school, and others shouldn't pay so much money for this poor experience.

I'm new to Alaska, and not used to the elements here. Even though I've been driving for years, I wasn't sure what to expect on the road. What I learned in one class has helped me immensely. I was taught what it would feel like to hit ice, how to retrain your wheels, and how to focus while doing it, along with many other helpful tips and guides. I can't speak highly enough of the instructor, he was patient, understanding and thorough, and had a fun attitude throughout the class. I highly recommend taking this class. I didn't just gain knowledge from it, I gained confidence on the road.

Mr. Knowlton is very knowledgeable and passionate about teaching new drivers. His skid car program is huge bonus for students. My son has been driving with me with his permit for nearly two years and I was skeptical that he would find the class interesting but for my own piece of mind, I sent him to through the program. He learned a lot and really enjoyed it. It's interesting to see the change in his driving technique. I'm far more comfortable with his driving skills now. Thanks!

The instructor was very knowledgeable and friendly. I learned that some of what I thought was good driving practices could actually end up with me getting a ticket. The skid car was fun and was a great hands on tool for learning how to correct loss of control. I would highly recommend Alaska Safe Driver Academy to drivers new and old.

It is extremely encouraging to walk into a business and see that the owners have a passion for what they are doing and presenting to their students. Brian is a very skilled and knowledgeable instructor, with a great amount of patience and know how to teach students the skills they need to be more mindful and alert drivers. The classroom is bright, cheerful and clean. I would recommend this school to anyone who wanted to be a safer driver.