Build confidence before hitting the road
Practical parking lot instruction designed to teach the basics before driving on city streets.
3-Step Parallel Parking Process
Easy-to-learn process that can remove the pressure and confusion of parallel parking.
Built for Beginners
Lessons are designed to help new drivers feel more comfortable behind the wheel before encountering real traffic and parking situations.
Less Stress = Success!
The goal is to create an environment where there is less anxiety and strain for both the new driver and parent.
what to eXpect
During the session:
1. The parent remains with their child while I instruct from outside the car.
2. Students receive one-on-one guidance in a low pressure environment.
3. Your new driver will get in and out of the car frequently as we better understand vehicle positioning.
4. Cones and padded poles are supplied for all practice exercises and will serve as easy-to-use visual aids for your new driver.
What is Covered?
- Parallel Parking
- Optimum Seating Position
- Use of Mirrors
- Blind Spot Recognition
- Backing
- Spatial Awareness
Location
- All exercises and training sessions are conducted in a parking lot setting.
- If you have a parking lot you've been using for practice, I can likely meet you there or we can find a location that works for both of us.
Flexibility
- I'm also able to set up on your property if space is adequate for teaching.
- I may have some training locations available in the Andover/Coon Rapids/Blaine area.
Meet your instructor
Who am I?
My name is Dave Tschida and I spent 30 years serving as a police officer. I worked patrol and responded to 911 calls throughout my entire career. I currently reside in Andover, MN.
Certifications
In 2007, I completed the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Instructor Course and became certified to teach Law Enforcement Officers and create driver training programs consisting of:
- Pursuit driving
- Low-speed technical driving
- Backing
- Evasive Driving
Experience
- I was a Field Training Officer and trained over three dozen police recruits in the squad for a minimum of a month each.
- I trained new and veteran FTO's in effective ways to train recruits.
- From 2007-present, I've been training Law Enforcement Officers from around the state.
- I also create and administer one-on-one training sessions for police officers, and other municipal employees, that could use some fine tuning of their driving skills.
Personal
My wife and I have two children. When they began learning to drive, I started them in a parking lot with focused skill sessions before driving on city streets. This approach helped them better understand basic vehicle operation in an environment with limited tension.
Cost and Scheduling
Hourly Rate
1 hour (minimum)- $50
Additional cost of $20 per half hour when the one hour session is extended.
Request Information
Please feel free to send me a text or email anytime. You can also call me after 10:30 AM to discuss what I can offer you, or if you're looking for another type of specialized training.
Important Notes
1. This training does not count towards the required Behind-The-Wheel hours with a state licensed driving instructor.
2. Student must have a valid driver's permit in possession during training.
3. Payment is due at the time of the training session.