ABOUT THE TAGGART’S TEAM



Dedicated. Certified. Trusted Since 1957. ⭐

At Taggart’s Driving School, our instructors uphold one of the most rigorous training and certification standards in the nation. We believe exceptional driver education begins with exceptional educators — and our team delivers exactly that. 👨‍🏫👩‍🏫


Highly Trained & Carefully Selected Instructors 🔍

Every instructor begins with a comprehensive pre-employment interview, where we evaluate communication skills, temperament, driving knowledge, and professionalism.


💼 Instructor Training Includes:

  • 📚 Three weeks of classroom + field instruction
  • 🚦 Mastery of Georgia traffic laws & regulations
  • 🛡️ Defensive driving strategies
  • 🎧 Coaching techniques for all experience levels

After completing their training, instructors must pass an official DDS-administered exam.


🔐 Safety, Certification & Screening


Every instructor undergoes:

  • 🆔 G.B.I. fingerprinting
  • 🕵️‍♂️ F.B.I. background investigation
  • 🚫 Clean driving record verification
  • ✔️ DDS certification

Only the best make it to Taggart’s.


Industry-Leading Instructor Training System 🎥

Taggart’s is the only driving school in the U.S. with a dedicated training video for each of our 20+ core lessons.

These videos help ensure:

  • 📏 Consistent, high-quality instruction
  • 🔁 Ongoing skill improvement
  • 🎯 Alignment with our strict teaching standards

Our instructors review these regularly to stay “on track.”


The Qualities We Value Most 💛

We select instructors who demonstrate:

  • 🌟 Strong character
  • 🧠 Sound judgment
  • 🤝 Patience & empathy
  • 💬 Clear communication
  • 😊 A genuine enjoyment of helping people

This creates a friendly and supportive environment where students feel safe and confident.


🚘🛑Exclusive Dual-Control Training Vehicles

All Taggart’s vehicles are:

  • 🧼 Well maintained
  • 🏆 Professionally equipped
  • 🔧 Outfitted with our exclusive dual-steering wheel, dual-brake, and dual-gas pedal system

This system allows instructors to:

  • Demonstrate maneuvers instantly
  • Take control whenever needed
  • Help students learn faster — and more safely

🚨 Safety Top Signs

Each vehicle features Taggart’s custom roof-mounted safety signs that alert other drivers when a student is operating the vehicle — increasing patience and safety on the road.

🛡️Exceptional Safety Coverage

Your safety is our priority:

  • 🚗 $1,000,000 liability insurance policy
    (State minimum is only $100,000)
  • 🛡️ $1,000,000 umbrella policy

Peace of mind is built into every lesson.


📄DDS-Licensed Defensive Driving Provider


All Taggart’s locations are licensed by the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) to teach the six-hour Driver Improvement / Defensive Driving Program, which supports:

  • 🧾 Ticket dismissal
  • ↘️ Point reduction
  • 💸 Insurance discounts
  • 🔄 License reinstatement
  • 🏢 Corporate compliance