Safe Start
A structured, stress-free introduction to driving.
$500 - 6 hours
The Safe Start Package focuses on hands-on instruction inspired by law enforcement training. This package includes three two hour lessons totaling in 6 hours of training and is designed for students who have less than 20 hours of driving experience.
Safe Start
Tier 1: Basic Driver Training
2 hours
A safer start begins here.
Tier 2: Proactive Tactical Driving
2 hours
Learn the Difference Between Reacting and Responding
Missouri Drivers License Exam Preparation
2 hours
Nervous about taking the Missouri Highway Patrol driving exam — or dreading parallel parking? You’re not alone, and we’re here to make sure you walk in fully prepared.
Purchasing the Safe Start Package includes a $100 discount toward enrollment in our Tier 3: Proactive Tactical Driving Course. Contact us for your coupon code.
At the 10-81 Driving Academy, we believe students learn best in a calm environment. Our instructors are current and former law enforcement professionals who regularly handle high-pressure situations with confidence and composure. Compared to what they face on duty, guiding a new driver is a welcome change — and their ability to remain steady, patient, and focused creates an ideal learning atmosphere for your teen.
Tier 1: (Foundations / Essential Skills / Launch) – For students with less than 20 hours of driving experience
A structured, stress-free introduction to driving.
This course is designed by law enforcement officers for the brand-new driver who needs guided experience from day one. Students begin in a controlled parking lot environment where they learn:
Vehicle controls & setup
Parking
Smooth acceleration and braking
Steering fundamentals
Turning & lane positioning
Introduction to early hazard recognition
Basic road safety
Neighborhood/ side streets
Introduction to main roads and major intersections
Tier 2: (Main Roads / Interstate / Identify and Respond to Threats) – For students with more than 20 hours of driving experience
Move beyond basics and develop a Proactive Tactical Driving mindset
This course is designed by law enforcement officers for the new driver who needs guided experience but has more than 20 hours of driving experience. Students begin immediately on main roads where they are trained in the following:
Navigating large intersections
Scanning intersections and identifying threats.
How to respond to threats when they are presented
Identifying hazards before they happen
Identifying and addressing distracted and drunk driving
Merging
Interstate driving
Downtown Kansas City highways
Schedule Your Tier 1: Basic Driver Training
Please enter in the student’s name and parents contact information when enrolling.
Your Tier 2: Proactive Tactical Driving Course and Missouri Driver’s License Exam Preparation Courses will be scheduled after completion of your first lesson.