1. Does the course really make a measurable difference?
2. What are the dates?
3. What is the cost?
4. How long does the course last?
5. What does the training include?
6. Do they have to have a license or is a permit OK?
7. What if it rains or snows?
8. What kind of cars do you use to train in? Do they have ABS brakes?
9. My child is afraid to drive. Can you get her over that?
10. What can I do to protect my teen in the days leading up to your course?
11. How much time is spent behind the wheel?
12. Which insurance carriers are currently offering discounts?
13. My insurance company is requesting a certificate prooving I graduated from your program. Where can I get one?



1. Does the course really make a measurable difference?
Answer: Absolutely! Since 2003 we have shared data with our insurance partners, state legislators and now the Registry of Motor Vehicles is tracking our graduates. Along the way, we've found a 70% reduction in crashes for new drivers and 50% reduction in the severity of those that do crash (as measured in property damage). Many of our insurance partners now offer discounts up to 10% for graduates regardless of age and Safety Insurance actually pays the balance over $75 to encourage their policy holders to receive training.

2. What are the dates?
Answer: We offer classes every Saturday and Sunday and often during the week. Click Here for our course calendar. We often host private classes for schools or corporations, those classes are not normally listed on our calendar. Please contact our office if you'd like us to put together a private program for your group.

3. What is the cost?
Answer: The cost is currently $299.00. Up to 4 immediate family members may also attend for an additional $200.00 each. .

4. How long does the course last?
Answer: The course is a one-time, 4½ hour session

5. What does the training include?
Answer: Our training teaches the necessary skills to stay out of accidents. In Control redefines driver training with a hands-on approach originated from a training program developed for state police agencies, and ambulance crews. In Control uses instructors that are highly skilled, with years of professional racing experience – plus a strong determination to make a change and protect our youth. The training program goes beyond traditional driver training classes and teaches participants how to avoid, react and respond skillfully to emergency situations. Check out the Driver Programs section to learn more.

6. Do they have to have a license or is a permit OK?
A license or permit is fine. The only restriction is that a participant must be able to perform the basic operations of the vehicle. Ideally any permitted drivers will have completed the on road portion of drivers ed and spent additional time driving with a parent or guardian but will still receive our Advanced Driver Training before they get their license. That way they will have the critical safety skills from our program for the most dangerous time in their lives, the first year of driving.

7. What if it rains or snows?
Answer: We drive in all kinds of weather because these conditions reflect what you might encounter on the road. In fact we keep a special snow list for students who would like to come back and acquire experience and skill in the snow.

8. What kind of cars do you use to train in? Do they have ABS brakes?
Answer: We currently use new 2007, 2008 & 2009 Toyota Camry’s, and yes they have ABS brakes. We feel that ABS brakes are the greatest safety tool to come along in cars in a long while. Most adults don’t even know that their primary purpose is for steering control and therefore fail to get the most out of them. If you don't have ABS brakes on your own car...that's ok. Just make sure tell our instructor and we will train you on Threshold Braking as well.

9. My child is afraid to drive. Can you get her over that?
Answer: Most likely. Many of our students come to us having already been in a crash. Some are quite shaken up and afraid to “get back on the horse.” We can work with them in a safe and controlled environment, where we start off gently, gain some ability and courage and build from there.

10. What can I do to protect my teen in the days leading up to your course?
Answer: Please read our list of 10 deadly things kids do (or don't do) behind the wheel. Make sure your teen reads them too!

11. How much time is spent behind the wheel?
Answer: You will not spend 4 1/2 hours behind the wheel of our cars! It's important to understand that the key to our program is hands on experience, but it is augmented by demonstrations, classroom review, etc. Students are given adequate time to master a drill before we move on to the next exercise. In the even they fail a drill the first time, we try it again until they get it done properly. Actual time in the car between demonstration rides and driving is can be less than 2 hours.

12. Which insurance carriers are currently offering discounts?
Answer: Outside of Massachusetts: Many insurance companies offer a discount for our trianing as a "defensive driving course" credit. Please have your agent contact us with any questions. Inside Massachusetts: Until 4/1/08 the insurance industry (unlike the rest of the United States) had rates set by the Massachusetts Division of Insurance. As a result, discounting was not easy to offer and there were plans in the works for a statewide 5% discount. Fortunately, with the introduction of "managed compeition" carriers are now offering our graduates auto policy discounts up to 10% regardless of a drivers experience.. As of 4/1/09 these carriers are Safety Insurance, Arbella Insurance, Hanover Insurance, Plymouth Rock, Norfolk & Dedham and Quincy Mutual. Commerce Insurance has been a long supporter of our program and promises to file a discount this summer. Please consult your agent for details about these discounts and ask them to call us if they are not familar with In Control's program.

12. My insurance company is requesting a certificate prooving I graduated from your program. Where can I get one?
Answer: To request a certificate of graduation by visiting WeDriveInControl.com/Proof and submitting information about the student who participated.