Business Details
19 Years
experience
Trusted Driving Education & Safety Courses in Columbus, GA
Southeastern Regional Driving & Safety Academy was founded on May 1, 2007, by retired Muscogee County educator Dave Adkins and business owner Jimmy Watts. Our academy combines decades of educational expertise with a commitment to road safety, offering state-certified driver training programs tailored to diverse needs. We specialize in driver's education, defensive driving, DUI risk reduction, and insurance discount-eligible courses, all designed to meet Georgia Department of Driver Services requirements. Our flexible scheduling options include in-person and virtual classes, with behind-the-wheel training customized to individual availability. We prioritize safety, integrity, and personalized instruction, ensuring students develop responsible driving habits.With over 15 years of local experience, we've helped thousands of drivers in Columbus and surrounding areas achieve licensing milestones. Our team maintains active certifications in all core programs, including Defensive Driving (DI 967) and DUI Risk Reduction (RRP 9460). Customer testimonials consistently highlight our patient instruction style and high success rates. We operate Monday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM, with evening and weekend classes available for working adults. Our commitment to community safety extends beyond the classroom through ongoing driver evaluation services and scholarship opportunities for eligible students.
Services
Driver's Education
Defensive Driving
DUI Risk Reduction
Insurance Reduction
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Driving Evaluations
Risk Reduction Program
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer state-certified defensive driving courses that reduce insurance costs
- Our instructors have over 30 years combined experience in driver education
- Flexible scheduling options including weekend and virtual classes available
- We provide GA DDS-certified DUI risk reduction programs with completion certificates
- Our behind-the-wheel training is customized to individual availability
Associations and certifications
- Georgia Department of Driver Services
What people say
Amazing instructor
Safe environment
Highly recommend
Insurance discounts
Flexible scheduling
Services
Driver's Education
Our Georgia DDS-certified driver's education program includes 30 classroom hours and 6 behind-the-wheel sessions. Designed for new drivers under 18, this comprehensive course meets state requirements for license acquisition. Students receive hands-on training and road test preparation at our Columbus location.
Defensive Driving
State-certified defensive driving instruction covering safe driving attitudes and behaviors. This 6-hour course qualifies for insurance discounts and license reinstatement. Available in evening and weekend sessions for working adults.
DUI Risk Reduction
Court-approved DUI risk reduction program featuring 20 hours of classroom instruction. Includes mandatory assessment and certificate upon completion. Offered both in-person and via Zoom with flexible weekend scheduling options.
Insurance Reduction
State-certified courses designed to qualify drivers for insurance premium reductions. Both defensive driving and driver's education programs meet insurer requirements. Documentation provided upon successful course completion.
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Customized one-on-one driving instruction tailored to individual skill levels. Available as standalone training or part of our full driver's education program. Scheduling flexibility for busy adults and new drivers.
People
Dave Adkins
Founder
Retired Muscogee County educator with 25+ years teaching experience, specializing in driver safety education since 2007.
Jimmy Watts
Co-Founder
Business owner and driving safety advocate with extensive experience in program development and community outreach since 2007.
Questions
What driver education courses do you offer?
We provide Georgia DDS-certified driver's education, defensive driving, DUI risk reduction, and insurance discount programs.
How much do your driving courses cost?
Driver's Education $395, DUI Course $360, and Driver's Improvement $95. Payment plans available.
Can defensive driving reduce insurance costs?
Yes, our state-certified defensive driving course qualifies for insurance premium reductions with most providers.
Do you offer virtual driving classes?
Yes, we provide virtual defensive driving and DUI courses via Zoom with live instructor support.
What are your office hours?
Our office is open Monday-Friday 10 AM-5 PM with evening and weekend classes available.
Where are you located?
We're located at 3600 Edgewood Road, Columbus, GA 31907 with convenient local parking.
