The following are were actual comments written on our course evaluations sheets or emailed to us:
"All videos and discussion were interesting and effective, but class should be shorter." Nov. 4, 2023 "Don't run red lights; not worth it!" Nov. 4, 2023 "Being patient, being ready for the unexpected, being cautious; class very enlightening." Nov. 4, 2023 "Class encouraged self-reflection of our own attitudes on the road." March 26, 2023 "Presented all topics with a sense of humor; made the class extremely enjoyable." March 26, 2023 "Very good & helpful presentation. Learned a lot, good to renew every 3 years. Gary is so funny, made class interesting." March 26, 2023 "Class not recommended- should hand out coloring sheets and crayons." March 26, 2023 [Sorry if the pens we supplied were too sharp and dangerous; hope you found your way back home to mom's basement"] "Great instructor and audiovisuals." March 18, 2023 "Psychosocial approach based on driver attitudes. Videos were powerful in their message." March 18, 2023 "I appreciate the many tips and covered several studies to be a safe driver. Excellent course!!!" March 18, 2023
"Gary's presentation was lively, current, interactive and relevant- excellent!!! " June 4, 2022 "Keeping all of us interested, alert, awake and letting us all learn from each other- made us laugh. Presentation will be very memorable. Included morality and values into conversation. Great job!" June 4, 2022 "I have found both the theoretical and practical parts effective, and your sharing of your wisdom." June 4, 2022 "Using humor to help us remain attentive; helpful information presented in an enjoyable, memorable and easily understood way." June 4, 2022 "Helpful hints and thoughts about safe driving... and life!. Thanks so much!" June 4, 2022 "Keep up the great work, Gary! This is my 5th time attending your class. See you in 3 years!" June 4, 2022 "The way the instructor, Gary, conducted the class- humor mixed with his knowledge, made the class effective." June 4, 2022
"Great examples on videos; great entertainment by instructor; instructor funny, kept you on your toes. Great class!" Sept. 11, 2021 "Loved the short videos and the instructor's very lively demeanor." Sept. 11, 2021 "Informative, kept my interest. Especially the DWI demonstration." Sept. 11, 2021 "Excellent organization and video clips." Sept. 11, 2021 "Interactive participation kept class interesting." Sept. 11, 2021 "Everything was most effective; wonderful instructor!" Sept. 11, 2021 "Videos, discussion, and personal experiences on the road were very educational." Sept. 11, 2021 "Great instructor and true-life examples." Sept. 11, 2021 "There was new material, group participation; instructor has varied background which validates much of what we know about safe driving habits." July 11, 2021 "Thanks Gary for a fun and informative class. Sandy, thanks for lunch and thanks to Temple Israel for a comfortable location with parking!" July 11, 2021 "Less talking about personal stories; half the class was "war stories" and not relevant. Should have handouts with the latest DMV laws; not just reviewing them for class." July 11, 2021 "The jokes helped me remember the points in the course." May 22, 2021 "The Road Rage part was very effective." May 22, 2021 "Should be a mandated course for all NYS Drivers as part of renewal." May 22, 2021 "Excellent, but should be less class time." -May 22, 2021 "Class should be two hours longer!" - May 22, 2021 (no we're not kidding; somebody wrote that!) "Found the whole class very engaging and the instructor EXCELLENT!" - May 22, 2021 "Loved the ongoing dialogue, the real videos." May 22, 2021 "Overall very effective class. (I liked) the little funny and serious videos that highlighted the points discussed." - May 8, 2021 "Enjoyed the interaction with class after each slide." - May 8, 2021 "Prevention better than treatment lesson was effective for me." - May 8, 2021 "Anger management tips were helpful." - May 8, 2021 "This class was very informative and entertaining." - May 8, 2021 "I liked the way the instructor explained everything." - May 8, 2021 "The entire training was effective and enjoyable." - May 8, 2021 "Fun examples to show the necessary class points. Very effective." - May 8, 2021 "Liked the cell phone usage video." - May 8, 2021 "Instructor very professional and makes class enjoyable." - Feb. 15, 2020 "Wonderful, fun, effective! Especially the drunk driving demonstration!" - Feb. 15, 2020 "Well presented, well informed. Keep up the great job and getting the message across to all levels of drivers!" - Feb. 15, 2020 "Humor kept class memorable; stories shared were very effective." - Feb. 15, 2020 "Real life examples and experiences can't be replicated by online classes. Instructor made this class easy to understand and effective. Excellent!" - Feb. 15, 2020 "Taught road courtesy and importance of controlling emotions. Seating arrangement needed improvement." -Feb. 15, 2020 "Informative, insightful, and entertaining; taught by a mental health professional who is also a comedian." - Dec. 9, 2019 "Interesting and up-to-date info." - Dec. 7, 2019 "The day was very informative- has the right combination of lecture, video, live-action demo of drinking too much; can't think of anything that needs to be improved. Very well done." - Dec. 7, 2019 "The class improved as it progressed. Slow start." - Nov. 2, 2019 "Far more effective than the online training! Keep doing what you're doing!" -Oct. 5, 2019 "Great instructor, made class very informative. Not just your usual boring facts and figures, but very useful information." -Oct. 5, 2019 "Keeping a positive attitude is so important. Giving people the benefit of a doubt if you think they are wrong can avoid a lifetime of sorrow." -Oct 5, 2019 "The simulated drunk driving activity was very effective and enlightening." -Oct. 5, 2019 "Everyone sharing their actual driving experiences and discussing them taught me a lot. This course can be very boring, but the instructor added humor and had us participating. Fun." - Oct. 5, 2019 "Learning from others' experiences is what the online classes cannot offer. Instructor was great!" - Oct. 5, 2019 "Very informative and entertaining - will have a positive effect on my angry driving habits." - Oct. 5, 2019 "Anger management tips were very helpful for me to keep my cool while driving." - Oct. 5, 2019 "I particularly liked the 'drunk driving' simulation" - Oct. 5, 2019 "The interaction and examples with the class were most effective. Talking about taking the high road and treating people with respect. Also, giving people benefit of a doubt." - May 25, 2019 "The instructor's knowledge and sense of humor, as well as real experiences from the group; that's something I didn't get in my online class." May 25, 2019 "Loved the handout with information needed in the event of an accident." - May 25, 2019 "DWI demonstration was an eye opener." - May 25, 2019 "Update on new laws is so important for those of us who took driver's education many years ago." - May 25, 2019 "Informative info regarding new laws and reviewing common sense driving; discussing 3 (S.A.D.) ingredients for collisions, and courteous, safe driving." -April 13, 2019 "Instructor's interface with class, excellent mix of humor and class content... helps keep class focused and engaged." -April 13, 2019 "There was not one boring moment in this class; Gary was great!" -April 13, 2019 "Whole class was effective and Gary (instructor) has the perfect personality! Very entertaining and informative.:-)" -April 13, 2019 "Turn down the A/C!" -April 13, 2019 "Excellent class! Enjoyed everyone's participation." -April 13, 2019 "He was very funny, so the boring material became easier to remember." -April 13, 2019 "Gary (instructor) stressed the effects of road rage very well. He covered the problems of driving on Staten Island." Mar. 23, 2019 "Instructor was fantastic, friendly, funny and informative." Mar. 23, 2019 "Instructor was wonderful and very informative." Nov. 3, 2018 "I found the course helpful on how to maintain self-control when driving, and avoid confrontations with other drivers. Be alert when driving. No phones." Nov. 3, 2018 "I enjoyed the instructor's ability to make the course interesting and funny." Oct 21, 2018 "Section on avoiding road rage was particularly effective." Oct 21, 2018 "Kept interest from beginning to end. Enjoyed refreshments at breaks." Oct 21, 2018 "The humor and the videos were great. Gary (instructor) is a great speaker. Very informative." Oct 21, 2018 "Best class I've ever taken. The instructor was fantastic!" Oct 21, 2018
"The entire class was great and very informative. Instructor was superlative (superb?)" - June 23, 2018 "Would have liked better food choices." - June 23, 2018 "Learning about the newest driving laws and how they can affect us was most helpful." - June 23, 2018 "The class was very interesting, entertaining, and educational." - June 23, 2018 "Love the interactive nature (audience response system use) and the videos." -June 9, 2018 "The instructor's words of wisdom, experience, and his sense of humor made this class both entertaining and educational!" - June 9, 2018 "How to prevent road rage was the best part." - June 9, 2018 "The instructor's sense of humor, jokes, and improvisation made this class the best of all the defensive driving classes I've taken." - June 9, 2018 "Gary's (instructor) style of teaching in a relaxed manner, encourages class participation of participants' actual events. I missed this benefit when taking the class online last time." -April 21, 2018 "Students' sharing and teacher's attitude and sharing delightful!" -April 21, 2018 "The instructor was amazing!" - April 21, 2018 "Well done! I would recommend to other family and friends." -April 21, 2018 "Enjoyable, not boring." - April 21, 2018 "The course was great. The instructor, Gary Bisogna, covered everything and was thorough and personable. I enjoyed this and will be back in three years!" - Apr. 21, 2018 "Sharing of other drivers' experiences and Gary's excellent teaching skills." Apr. 21, 2018 "Keep it up, Gary! THANK YOU!" Apr. 21, 2018 "Instructor communicates topics effectively, makes course tolerable." -Mar. 4, 2018
"Speed/ Attitude/ Distractions as key ingredients to accidents." -Mar. 4 2018
"Staying 3 seconds behind cars while driving. Never let your emotions outweigh your rational brain." -Mar. 4, 2018
"Being able to learn from OTHER's mistakes because of a live classroom. It's the setting that gives people a learning state of mind. Does it NEED to be 6 hours?" -Mar. 4, 2018
"I appreciated the concept of letting buses go first, how it affects many instead of just one person. I will have a better outlook. Great job!" -Mar. 4, 2018
"Keep doing the same! Love coming to your classes!" -Mar. 4, 2018
"I will always come back to this class. I will also recommend this course to others." -Mar. 4, 2018
"Whole training effective. Instructor was knowledgeable and kept your interest." -Mar. 4, 2018
"The part on rational behaviors vs. emotional behaviors was very effective and interesting." -Mar. 4, 2018
"Excellent class. Instructor's (Gary) discussion and use of videos were both effective." -Dec 9, 2017
"Listening to everyone's personal true stories of incidents on the road while driving was most effective" Feb. 24, 2018
"This class is offered by Improv so it HAS to be entertaining, which it was. To my surprise, it was also very educational as well." Feb. 24, 2018
"The instructor's open discussion with class was very effective. Instructor is knowledgeable, personable, and funny." -Feb. 24, 2018
Personal experiences of class participants were very interesting, and aren't possible in online courses. Free lunch and refreshments were a pleasant surprise!" -Feb. 24, 2018
"Excellent class. Instructor's (Gary) discussion and use of videos were both effective." -Dec 9, 2017 "Learned new rules, and the sharing of real life incidents where you learn from other's mistakes is something I couldn't get when I took this class online." - Dec. 9, 2017
Learning how important keeping your emotions under control is to safe driving was very helpful, as well as ways of thinking that help me keep my emotions in check behind the wheel." -Dec. 9, 2017 "Thanks, wonderful class; instructor was great!" -Feb. 11, 2017 "I at first dreaded a 6 hour class that I had to attend but found that you make it a comfortable environment. Enjoyed and learned a lot. Keep teaching!!!" -Feb. 11, 2017 "Great class interaction/discussions with instructor! Very informative!" -Feb. 11, 2017 "Great information about distracted driving. Presentation material would be more effective if it used bullet format instead of paragraphs. 3 second rule information may not be accurate." -Feb. 11, 2017 "Great updates on new lawsy; the PowerPoint is also very effective, as well as the class sharing their experiences on the road." -Jan 14, 2017 "I learn new things every time I take this class. Enjoyed the student participation." -Jan 14, 2017 "Very helpful; especially the S.A.D. safe driving concept, the videos, and giving other drivers the benefit of a doubt." -Jan 14, 2017 "Instructor (Gary) is funny and kept us motivated!" -Jan 14, 2017 "I found this course very informative. This is my 4th time taking a defensive driving course, and this was by far the best!" "The instructor and guest speaker made you want to listen and learn more." "I've taken the basic defensive driving class elsewhere, but this was professionally done." "The Cadillac of defensive driving classes! Where else could one get so many tips and techniques, and get fed both intellectually and also with a great catered lunch?" "Not a moment's boredom! The six hours flew by! I particularly loved the multimedia presentations and class interaction." "Well organized. A class act." "Great-thorough- new material as well as old presented in an interesting manner." "You (instructor) rock!" "I dreaded coming to this class, fearing this would be the longest 6 hours of my life like it was in my last class 3 years ago. I was pleasantly surprised- no, make that shocked! by how the instructor can make the difference. This guy really knew his stuff, and put time into making the presentation one to remember." "1st time taking this course- very informative. Hearing stories of what has happened to others bring the dangers closer to home." "Great speaker. Enjoyed special guest speaker as well. Held my attention throughout. Good presentation." "Willing to answer questions without making you look like a fool." "Knowledgeable instructor. Loved the PowerPoint presentation!" "Instructor loves his job. You can see the difference. He is obviously interested in making us safer drivers." "When I take this course again I want the same instructor. I never found a dull moment and really enjoyed it!" "I didn't know how much I didn't know. This course was a wake up call regarding the most dangerous thing we do each day: get into a motor vehicle!" "(This course) even goes further than the Traffic Survival Workshop. It is a life-changing exercise. Glad I took it!" "Make this course more available and you may end up changing the whole society!" "Very relaxing and very professional. Intellectually satisfying delivery of instruction." "Guest speaker was a nice touch. (Employee Advantage instructor) is terrific! We all value our time, and 6 hours spent in this class is time well spent!" "Employee Advantage course was educational, enjoyable, and inspirational. I would come back to take this class again because of the instructor!" "Instructor is a very motivational speaker, upbeat presentation. Information & topic addressed smoothly." "I became aware of how to avoid road rage in myself and others." "I love the manner in which the instructor presented the class with humor but yet serious. Six hours is a bit long, but there is a lot of information to go over." "(Employee Advantage instructor) is a cross between an instructor and a Zen master- his advice is most helpful not only for driving but for life." |
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Our mission is to chip away at the mean-spirited driving that takes place in our community. We provide comfortable, deluxe class settings which always include refreshments and often lunch as well. We don't always make money, but we always make a difference!
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