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SAFE DRIVING NEWS FROM BILL'S DRIVING SCHOOL

IT’S STILL LEGAL TO DRIVE WITH HEADSETS, BUT . . .
you might consider that a recent article published by State Farm Insurance states that “. . . experts say even a hands-free unit can be dangerous. Early evidence of the dangers of hands-free phone use shows the problem lies in “cognitive distraction from the conversation”, according to anne mccartt, a vice president with the insurance institute for highway safety.

“Driving while talking on the phone approaches the same disability in terms of driving as driving while intoxicated does,” says clinical psychologist Dr. Cathy Blusiewicz.

IN FACT, JUST TALKING ON THE PHONE REDUCES ACTIVITY IN THE PART OF THE BRAIN RESPONSIBLE FOR DRIVING BY 37 PERCENT, according to a study by neuroscientist Dr. Marcel Just and colleagues at The Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging at Carnegie Mellon University.

Marin county Reviews

Read what a few of our satisfied customers in Marin have to say about Bill's Driving School...

“In an aura of control and safety . . .”

"We can’t thank you enough! We now have two daughters who have successfully passed their driving tests after going through Bills Defensive Driving School. Bill is a definite professional.
He incorporates skill and ease in his communication with his students. In an aura of control and safety, Bill uses consistency and repetition to focus the student on the primary techniques of safe driving. We also appreciate the entire staff’s flexibility in helping us schedule appointments. Thanks again,"
—Mark McClellan, Greenbrae, CA

“I really doubt if I would have passed . . .”

"My instructor was very, very helpful to me on all of my lessons, and I learned a lot from him!
I really doubt if I would have passed my driving license test at the DMV without all of his tips and instructions. I really thank him for such a good job!" —A.F., Tiburon, CA

“. . . put my son at ease right away.”

"Bill was really a very good instructor! He has a calm, professional manner and was able to put my son at ease right away. Bill did a good job of connecting with a teenager which is not always an easy thing."
—Kevin Waldron, San Anselmo, CA

“After driving for more than forty years, an accident left me with impaired eyesight.”

"After driving for more than forty years, an accident left me with impaired eyesight. Although my doctor assured me that I was safe to drive, my driving skills deteriorated because I didn’t know how to compensate for the injury. Even worse, I became timid and hesitant behind the wheel. From the outset, Bill and his staff were encouraging, accepting and supportive. That alone made a difference. After working with Bill, my skill level was markedly improved, and even more importantly, I regained my lost confidence. I took and passed my re-test with flying colors. Even better, I am a better, safer driver than I ever have been."
—K.C., Mill Valley, CA

“He did his best to work with me and my existing insecurities. . .”

"Right from the beginning of the first lesson, Bill made me feel very comfortable. I have been a very nervous driver and have suffered from a lot of anxiety in my life. He did his best to work with me and my existing insecurities so that I could continue taking lessons. I would advise anyone who suffers from anxiety like I do, to go to Bills Defensive Driving School."
—Dominique Koening, Mill Valley, CA

“I was terrified of freeways, and I was getting progressively more afraid on city streets.”

"I was terrified of freeways, and I was getting progressively more afraid on city streets. I had gotten to the point where I only drove to the grocery store. I felt I was getting crippled for California life if I was afraid to drive. Bill was extraordinarily patient and worked with me on freeway driving and updating my driving skills. With the dual controls I felt safe on the freeway. He taught me to be more observant and drive defensively. He also helped me learn to calm myself and to develop a more positive approach to driving. He has a way of helping rather than criticizing that made me feel we were working together."
—Mary Wood, Novato, CA

“I had been driving without incidence for 50 years and failed my driving exam. . .”

"Just a word of thanks to you and your staff for the time and patience in aiding me to get my driving license restored after it was revoked by the DMV. Your expertise, assistance, and patience was of invaluable help. I have been driving without incidence for 50 years and failed my driving exam when I went for a renewal of my license. You showed me what the DMV wanted and expected, and as a result of the instructions you provided, and the fine tuning of my skills, I was successful in regaining my license!"
—Burt Freeman, San Rafael, CA

• Bill's Defensive Driving School
  415-342-6357
  TOLL FREE 877-689-1480

  Office:
  2644 Appian Way, #103
  Pinole, CA 94564
  

  Virtual Offices:
  700 Larkspur Landing Circle #199
  Larkspur, CA 94939
  
  101 California St., Suite 2450
  San Francisco, CA 94111
  
  1990 North California Blvd., Suite 830
  Walnut Creek, CA 94596

  Driving Instructors:
  3353 Hillside Terrace
  Lafayette, CA 94549
  
  435 Marina Vista Ave.
  Martinez, CA 94553
  
  2694 24th Ave.
  San Francisco, CA 94116

  Business Hours:
  Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
  Weekends, 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
  

• DMV Operating License #: O4362A
• Driving School #: 4362
• Instructor’s DMV License #’s
• I4362001, I4362002, I4362003
  

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