Business Details
20 Years
experience
Trusted Driving Education in Edmond, OK
Champion Driving Academy has been dedicated to driver education since 2006, serving students across Edmond, Piedmont, and NW Oklahoma City. Our team of certified instructors, all licensed by the State of Oklahoma, brings decades of combined teaching experience to every lesson. We prioritize personalized instruction, providing each student with a comprehensive notebook containing 14 chapters of essential driving knowledge. Our behind-the-wheel sessions include detailed evaluations to address individual learning needs. With over 125 years of collective teaching experience, our instructors - many of whom are current or retired educators - deliver tailored training that emphasizes safety and confidence.We maintain vehicles with Excellent safety ratings from Consumer Reports to ensure optimal learning conditions. Our unique approach combines structured curriculum with practical feedback, preparing students for both licensing exams and real-world driving challenges. We remain committed to adapting our services to meet evolving educational requirements, including updated permit acquisition processes. Our dual locations in Edmond and Piedmont provide convenient access to students throughout central Oklahoma.
Services
Driving Education
Drive Tests
Extra Driving
Permit Preparation
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- Certified instructors with 125+ combined teaching years
- Personalized evaluations after every driving session
- Oklahoma-specific curriculum with 14-chapter student notebooks
- Vehicles rated Excellent by Consumer Reports
- Flexible scheduling including school break options
Associations and certifications
- State of Oklahoma (driver education license)
Services
Driving Education
Our comprehensive driver education program combines classroom instruction with practical training. Students receive 14 chapters of Oklahoma-specific driving materials and personalized evaluations after each session. Instructors with decades of teaching experience ensure thorough preparation for licensing exams and real-world driving scenarios.
Drive Tests
We offer official drive test preparation and administration services. Students learn proper testing procedures and vehicle handling techniques. Our instructors provide guidance on permit acquisition and scheduling options for weekday mornings and school breaks.
Extra Driving
Supplemental driving sessions help students build confidence and proficiency. These lessons focus on specific skill development areas identified through personalized evaluations. Instructors tailor practice routes to address individual learning needs and challenging driving conditions.
Permit Preparation
We prepare students to obtain learner's permits through comprehensive classroom instruction. Our curriculum covers all state requirements and testing procedures. Students learn about permit restrictions and the path to full licensure while using our safety-rated training vehicles.
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Hands-on driving instruction occurs in vehicles with Excellent Consumer Reports safety ratings. Each session includes real-time feedback and post-lesson evaluations. Instructors focus on developing proper driving habits, defensive techniques, and confidence in various traffic conditions.
People
Mike Tucker
Owner
With 28 years of teaching experience, Mike founded Champion Driving Academy 15 years ago. He oversees operations and ensures quality instruction across both Oklahoma locations.
Randy Smith
Instructor
A 37-year veteran educator and coach from Putnam City School District, Randy brings extensive driver education expertise to our team of certified instructors.
Tom Plunkett
Instructor
With 35 years in Texas and Oklahoma education, Tom combines teaching experience with public speaking skills to deliver engaging and effective driver training sessions.
Lynn Wilke
Instructor
Having taught for 34 years including 17 as a driving instructor, Lynn joined Champion in 2016 to continue his commitment to driver safety education.
Lindy Welborn
Instructor
With 30+ years of Oklahoma City area teaching experience and a specialized driving education degree, Lindy provides expert instruction grounded in practical knowledge.
Questions
How do I get my learner's permit?
Complete our driver education course first, then visit the tag agency directly with your completion certificate.
Where are your locations?
We operate in Edmond at 2329 W 15th Suite D and Piedmont at 1885 Piedmont Road North Suite D.
What payment methods do you accept?
Contact our office directly for current payment options and Epic Charter student billing information.
Can I schedule tests during school breaks?
Yes, we offer weekday morning appointments during Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, and Spring Break.
What's included in your training?
Each student receives a 14-chapter notebook, personalized evaluations, and instruction in safety-rated vehicles.
Are instructors certified?
All instructors are State of Oklahoma licensed educators with extensive classroom and driving experience.
Reviews (6)
Shawn Lilwoff
Jan 22, 2022
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It gets two stars because it's a cert that reduces the auto insurance. My daughter was not sure what actual driving related instruction she learned from the program. The tests questions they made the class take seemed to be the same we found online before she started. Most of what she learned in the classroom way was: "do ____ and I will fail you." "your mom would fail this class because women can't drive." For the driving time, 6 hours worth, there did not seem to any real driving instructions or feedback. To quote my daughter "It was, drive here while i'm on my phone", except for, "work on your parallel parking." It just seems like they were phoning it in and cashing checks.
Stevie Day
Oct 04, 2021
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I e-mailed the school about scheduling an appointment and they quickly got back to me the next business day. I also talked to them on the phone to confirm the appointment with Lane, and he was very friendly and told me I could choose to take the test if I felt ready. I am an adult who has struggled with driving anxiety for a long time. I did a one hour lesson which then became the test with Mike Tucker. He was really nice and very helpful and helped me pass my test! He's seriously the best! This is a great school that will help those who want to the take test but may be a little nervous.
Amy Lawrence
Jul 19, 2021
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A person driving this car (alone and an adult, so not a student driver) with this driving school sticker on the back of his car just cut me off, then failed to yield to oncoming traffic as he took a left at a stoplight without a protected arrow-the car that tried to go straight who had the right of way had to slam on his brakes. Then this guy turned right onto 2nd from Kelly with no turn signal! I'm behind him like What the Heck?! Won't be sending my kids to this driving school! Yikes!
Louis Bottoms
May 30, 2021
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My daughter used champion for her driving practice and test. The first time she came to practice the instructor didn't go over anything that he said he would go over. Right after the practice she took the test. She didn't pass. The next time, a month later, she came to take the test the instructor didn't even let her out of the parking spot. I watched her try to pull out of the spot and she has doing fine.
They took our money for the second time and didn't give any advice but to pay them more for more practice. It seems like to me the people working here don't like their job. They won't get any more of my money. I don't usually leave bad reviews unless it is very bad.
They took our money for the second time and didn't give any advice but to pay them more for more practice. It seems like to me the people working here don't like their job. They won't get any more of my money. I don't usually leave bad reviews unless it is very bad.
Ayodeji Folami
Jun 28, 2020
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Just called to ask about their fees and services to teach my mother how to drive. Man who answered was very rude. Extremely poor customer service over the phone is enough for anyone to avoid this school.
Don Walker
Jun 18, 2020
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It's funny when you drive behind one of these cars and see them swerve into the other lane and think "awww, it's a student driver" and then pull along side them and see it's an instructor looking down at his phone. Definitely won't be sending my kids to this school.
