Think learning to drive means puttering around in some beat-up clunker? Think again. At Burgess Driving School, our instructors ride shotgun in tricked out wheels that just might be the envy of the learner's permit crowd. Let's pop the hood on this thing and see what makes it tick.
First up, we're rolling in a 2018 Ford Fusion Hybrid. It's sleek, it's modern, and it's probably nicer than the average teen driver's first car. This isn't your grandpa's gas-guzzler either - our Fusion Hybrid is fuel efficient and clocks a respectable 37 miles per gallon, which means we can provide driving lessons in Tallahassee or around Leon County and still have plenty of gas less over.
Now, let's talk tech. Our Fusion is kitted out with a 3-channel dash cam system that would make a Hollywood director jealous. OK, not exactly. But the system's three cameras capture everything going in front, behind, and inside the car in glorious high-definition. It records time, date, GPS location, speed, and even G-forces. Basically, it's keeping tabs on everything except your teen's playlist choices (we don't allow music to be played during lessons anyway). Note for helicopter parents: we typically don't pull the footage unless there's a notable incident in the car, and the system records over itself about once every 24 hours.
But the real kicker? The instructor brake pedal. It's like an "undo" button for those "oops" moments every new driver has. Trust us, you'll wish you had one if you decide to teach your teen to drive on your own.
Of course, we've got all the boring but serious stuff covered too. We keep this baby in tip-top shape with regular maintenance. It's pampered more than a show dog. Our Fusion Hybrid is maintained only slightly less frequently than your teen's social media profiles.
We're also fully insured with a state-mandated high-risk insurance policy, because, let's face it, getting into a car with a new teen driver is a high-risk adventure, and our comprehensive policy covers just about everything a driving school needs to worry about, except perhaps alien invasions.
So there you have it - our driving school car in all its glory. It's safe, it's smart, and it's ready to help you conquer the road. Just remember, with great horsepower comes great responsibility. Good thing we keep the car in "Economy" mode which intentionally nerfs the engine. Better on gas mileage, and not as peppy, which the teens don't need anyway.
Ready to book some lessons for your new teen driver in our mechanical marvel? Give BDS Tally a call. We promise the car won't judge your karaoke skills during lessons - we don't really sing in the car, but if someone does break into song? Well, that's what the dash cam is for.