1st Choice Driver Improvement Center

8471 Lavonia Hwy, 30553, Toccoa
1st Choice Driver Improvement Center
8471 Lavonia Hwy
30553, Toccoa
+1706-356-5817

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: (closed)
  • tuesday: 10h-17:30
  • wednesday: (closed)
  • thursday: 10h-17:30
  • friday: (closed)
  • saturday: (closed)

Serving Hart, Franklin, Elbert and Stephens. DUI Classes. Defensive Driving Classes. Substance Abuse Evaluations and Treatment. Friendly Service Since 2007.

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about 1st Choice Driver Improvement Center:

1st Choice Driver Improvement Center offers a supportive and educational environment for those needing to take driver improvement classes. The standout instructor, Ms. Cathy, has received numerous accolades from attendees for her engaging teaching style and deep knowledge of the course material.

Here are some highlights from customer feedback:

  • Ms. Cathy creates a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere that helps students feel at ease.
  • Many students have praised her for being knowledgeable and personable, making the learning experience both informative and fun.
  • Attendees appreciate the interactive nature of the classes, which encourages open discussions and learning from peers.
  • Several users noted that the classes are well-structured with plenty of breaks, ensuring a balanced learning experience.
  • Class participants felt they were able to gain valuable insights into the consequences of their previous choices, helping them make better decisions in the future.

While some students noted that attending these classes was an unavoidable circumstance, many expressed how they appreciated Ms. Cathy's compassionate and non-judgmental approach to teaching. Overall, 1st Choice Driver Improvement Center is highly recommended for anyone needing to fulfill driving improvement requirements.

1st Choice Driver Improvement Center: Reviews

4.9/5 (123 Reviews)
Little Wink (Standing-Over) 9 months ago

Fantastic experience:

jill bones 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Ms Cathy made class enjoyable and knowledgeable relaxed atmosphere highly recommend taking class from Ms cathy

Vegas 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: I love miss Kathy had her twice, best teacher ever!

Lindsey McClure 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very good teacher

Sherae Williams 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Ms. Kathy thank u so much !!!

Jimiyon Jones 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Ms.Cathy is a great instructor for this program. I would recommend others to come to hear. I learned a lot bout the danger I was putting myself & others in. I learned my lesson & not to make mistake to come back.

Jerry Carver 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Good and very nice teacher

the unexpected 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: It was a nice and friendly class, felt really welcomed, teacher was really nice and sweet and definitely learned more about the consequences about being under the influence.

Bobby Parker 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had to take the class due to unfortunate event. Ms Kathy is THE BEST!!! class is informational and educational. If you ever need anything for DDS purposes she does everything.

Darius Jones 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructions great teacher enjoyed having miss Cathy as the teacher made it easy to understand what wasn’t understood she gave the best example to help explain it. Wonderful lady

Malea Almond 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great teacher , Great experience She made learning fun 10/10 recommendation

GennaVieve Stearns 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Ms. Cathy made the mandatory class as pleasant as possible. Infomative and engaging. Plenty of breaks. Highly recommend taking any class needed with 1st choice.

Ann Argo 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I enjoyed how the t eacher explained things to where I really gained from it.

Cynthia Layton 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome great experience well taught

Austin Rose 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Class was very knowledgeable and helpful for future health

Vonnie Beck 1 year ago

Positive experience: Overall the class was a positive experience, a lot of the material is common sense but I suppose common sense isn’t too common I learned a few things I didn’t know, Mrs. Cathy was really friendly and made sure we were all on the same page while learning the material.

Thurston Vickery 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Instructor was very knowledgeable

Idelia Gober 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed the class

Jimmy Burdette 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I loved attending Cathy's classes I truly learned a lot not just her but also the attendees. I found she made it exciting and not dreadful like I thought it would be.I spoke to many students there who said she is so much better than the other Dui schools in GA and even SC.Thank you CATHY for everything!!

Mitch Farmer 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Miss Kathy was a pleasure and she was strong and assertive at the same time.

Furrybreeches 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Cathy was amazing. She kept the class lively and cheerful. She was very knowledgeable and made sure the course was educational!

Gordon King (Rus) 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great class and informative!

Walter Galligan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing woman great experience

Diane Holmes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Cathy was very patient with us.

Crystal 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Miss Cathy was a very good instructor

Seth Reeder 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mrs Kathy was the best! She listened to everyone respectfully and interacted with the class creating a great learning environment. Highly recommend this course if you need it.

Victor Stewart 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Kathy Smith....Great Counselor Down to Earth, Nice Lady

#The Burtchz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I enjoyed Cathy Smith. She was entertaining and educated. I enjoy the environment and the class and the interaction thank you so much for this experience and learning.

Edna DeeAnn Moore 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: She's full of awesome sauce.

Sharon Dunn 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: It was informative

Van Jr 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: This has been one of the best teachers on dui class and I think I have really learned how many low risk I have and high risk I avoid proud to be a student amongst this class

Myles Little 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great teacher

Ken Taylor 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Was very helpful and appreciated it

Quentin Simpson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Ms. Kathy was very nice and a great teacher.

Eddy Higginbotham 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very nice. Sweet lady

Veknorr 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Kind and courteous service

Jesse Young 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Ms. Cathy is a great instructor! Really enjoyed her class!

Evelyn Caudell 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Learned alot in this class

Ashley Lopez 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Ms Cathy very understanding and wants to see us strive and be the best us. the social talk of the class is amazing.

Jb Bryan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Ms.cathy is an amazing teacher

Matthew Johnson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great learning experience, not uptight, instructor was fun

Rex McCord 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor!!!

Lindz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent experience. Thought the class was going to be a drag, but ended up having fun with an engaging teacher and classmates. Took a lot home with me! Thank you!

Jorge Viera 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Verry good lesson verry good teacher

Alaun Trimier 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Good class

Brandon Johnson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Class was very helpful and professional. I would highly recommend

Brittany Butler 1 year ago

Fantastic experience:

Nicole Adams 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Miss Cathy was amazing! She was kind and very helpful.

Jeremiah Stsauver 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Wonderful instructor. Very informative clas

Antonio Daniels 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Good lessons and great encouragement

Doobie Cooper 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Friendly

James Umholtz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: shtay was super nice, she’s was probably one of the nicest people I’ve met.

Dyllon Sutton 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Miss Chtay was amazing and a god send. She walked up though the whole textbook and made sure we understood the material

Christina “GranREE” Sanchez 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: She was very Professional and Explained everything so we could understand it more clearly. What the course of action will and could be if we were to stay doing the BAD CHOICES WE HAVE BEEN MAKING. I APPRECIATE HER and will not be back cause a Change is being made in my Life. Since this has happened and the things I went thru n Jail for 10 DAYS August 18 2023 to Aug. 29th since then my Probation officer sent me to CELEBRATE RECOVERY FOR MY COMMUNITY SERVICE. I Walked n their Broken an Ashamed. I got up and got my blue chip meaning redecadting and Excepting Jesus Christ as my savior. I have since got my 120 or 4 month chip. It has changed my LIFE and going thru this Class with Ms. Cathy Smith has open my eyes to alot. Ps. I know that I will HIGHLY recommend her if I was ever ask about the classes she teaches. Thanks you, and May God BLESS her and her company and the good she does for the community. CHRISTINA SANCHEZ

Amanda Gray 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Cathy is amazing as always! Would recommend her to anyone for any class she offers!

Melani Grimes 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The director was so kind & helpful everything went by so smooth & easy it was a great experience but definitely my last time in a situation to put me here

Greg Galliher 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Best class I every took .learned a bunch I didn't know I got blessed with this class

Xavier Rucker 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: She’s a great mentor, & makes sure you’re understanding the lessons

Alfredo Salas Lopez 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: She makes the class funny and how shd teach is very good, she explaind you very good all the class

Natasha Robinson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Miss Cathy tries to keep everyone in class engaged. My class had to complete 20 hours in 3 days and even thought it was the whole weekend, it went by really quick. You aren’t just sitting there bored, and you learn a lot about yourself and choices. Glad I found this gem of a woman.

Daylon Bagwell 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend

Eric Pinkerton 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good outfit over here in northeast Georgia!! Cathy is awesome. Very real, and let's you tell the truth about who you are and what's going on with your life!! Great open discussions. Not scripted like others I have been too!! Thank you Cathy!!

R. Daniels (REO) 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very insightful LIFE lessons to pass along to EVERYONE!!!

Robert Kershner 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nikki & her team were great. Good class

Chad Hulme 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This was a awesome class Miss Nikki is a great instructor. She kept it fun and very professional and I learned a lot. Think you miss Nikki

Teresa 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The two women who teach are remarkable,they do not judge you and make the class interesting ,I would recommend that you chose them if you have any points on your license and you gonna love em,

rebecca childers 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nobody wants to have to take a driver's improvement class....but if you find yourself in this situation....this is the place to go. Ms Cathy is awesome. You don't feel judged and you actually learn something new. All of the instructors have been great and classes are conveniently located....and prices are reasonable compared to other services. I definitely recommend 1st choice .....thanks Ms Cathy

Dontavious Rayton 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructors very involved.

Natasha Johnson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great teacher Great class Learned alot

Jessica Burgess 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor !! In lavonia! Kathy is awesome !!

J Marie Crumley 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome sauce

Donna Michelle Pratt 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great class. Learned a lot

Wendy Lewis 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cathy was a great teacher she helped me learn things I never knew she took time to help me understand

Willie Jones 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ms. Cathy was great!!

Mark Head 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Class and instructors were helpful. I don’t hope to come back lol, but if someone has to attend this is the class to attend

emerald Holbrook 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My instructors were very informative and kind great experience

Johnny Shook 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The Instructors were very helpful in making sure everything was understood! Highly recommend if you need the coarse take it with these people!

Beric Ates 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: They are very kind.

Denise Thompson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructior enjoyed class

Bone Daddy 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is a awesome class

Solyan Burgos 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great class. Excellent dynamic.

Devon Burril 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks for the DUI course Mrs. Cathy !!

Sam Howard 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: First Choice was a great class and I highly recommend it. Dr. Mike was fantastic.

David Akridge 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service.....very well done.

Christi Sanders 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My experience at 1st Choice and with Ms. Cathy was wonderful. She has the best staff and instructors that make you feel at ease no matter what your situation. I highly recommend 1st Choice and Ms. Cathy to everyone!

1st Choice Driver Improvement Center
1st Choice Driver Improvement Center

Christi, thank you so much for leaving us some great feedback!

Yep Itis 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Absolutely recommend using this school. Very informative and the instructor's are easy to speak with and are more than willing to help in any way they can. They made going through this process easy and painless.

Russell Lutz 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This class really taught me about real life situations, and how to cope with my addiction. Along, with the choices I make in life. The instructors were awesome and make you feel like they really care, especially, Mrs. Cathy & Mr. John!

Jakesmia Gray 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mrs.Cathy was the best instructor her class was very informative but yet fun as well I recommend EVERYONE to attend any of your driving needs with first choice!!!!

Exotic Shawty 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I thought I was goin to be bored but once I got here I seen that it wasn’t…the talks and interactions made the class easier…it went by fast and I learned some things that I didn’t know…I’d recommend this class to anyone who has to take DUI or DD class to come here…Cathy Smith is the best!!!

Elizabeth Ertzberger 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ms. Cathy is awesome!

Ciara Mason 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was a good laid back class I learned a lot

devin watkins 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kathy was the best

Michelle Stowe 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: mrs.cathy was very informative & taught me lessons that needed to be learned. very appreciative!

David Robertson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Both teachers where very great at there job and very respectful

Teresa Lathan 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great class and teachers

Ashley Childs 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The lady's up here make the experience fun and easy to learn. Hopefully I won't have to come back but if I do I won't go anywhere else but here!!! Amazing definitely recommend!

Dolly Dagger 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best in the world !!! ❤❤❤

Glenn Norris 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Cathy is the best!!! Would rate 1 million stars if possible

Sarah Chastain 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Helped me feel comfortable to talk open and honestly. Helped make the class material easily understood. Warm and kind hearted people.

D 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Super nice ladies that make what would normally be something people would not want to do, so much better! Thank you, I actually learned about myself.

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