About Us

Class A CDL

We are glad you found our page and want to take a few minutes to introduce ourselves. Champion City Drivers Ed is locally owned and operated. Which means we have a vested interest in putting the safest drivers possible on the roadways that we share with our new drivers.

Owners John and Melodie Whitacre quickly recognized the need for a different style of driving school in Springfield after struggling through the process with their oldest son at another school. So the process began with notes on a piece of paper of all the things they felt should be offered from both the parents and students perspectives. They then were able to secure a Training Manager who has extensive experience as an Enterprise Owner, Driving Instructor and Training Manager. Her knowledge and experience has proven to be extremely valuable in ensuring that our instructors are top shelf.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM US…

COMMUNICATION

  • Real People
  • You can call us during regular hours and reach us
  • You can stop in during regular hours and speak to us in person
  • Our regular office hours are Mon-Fri 9:00AM-5:00PM
  • No Guesswork
  • Both Students and Parents will know exactly what areas need practice
  • Parents are Important
  • We keep you informed as well as the student of what we are teaching

CONVENIENCE

  • We utilize technology to make the process as simple as possible.
  • You can register online.
  • You can schedule BTW online.
  • We pick up and drop off students
  • At Home or School

SAFETY

  • Car Cameras
  • All of our vehicles are equipped with front, rear and interior cameras for the safety of our students and instructors.
  • Trustworthy Instructors
  • All driving instructors must pass an FBI/BCI background check annually.
  • High Quality Vehicles
  • All of our vehicles have a 5 STAR overall safety rating by NHTSA and are IIHS Top Safety Pick.

WE CARE

  • Practice Maneuverability
  • Use our Cones at our location to practice in your vehicle
  • Sign up for extra BTW Sessions
  • Some students need a little more help.

We are CONVENIENT/ SAFE / PROFESSIONAL