“There are no typical days, It could go from zero to 60 in a matter of seconds and then right back to zero,” said Badru Myers, co-owner of #1ATL Defensive Driving LLC.

Myers said it’s all based on the day’s clients. #1ATL Defensive Driving has been operating four years and offers all state approved DUI classes and similar, including defensive driving, Alive @25, anger management, ignition interlock install and monitoring as well as point reduction and insurance reduction courses.  Myers, who co-owns with Tirus McClure said he got into the business to give back to the community and hopefully help people in need.

Schools such as #1ATL Defensive Driving are important to have around.

“As long as people keep making poor decisions when behind the wheel there will always be a need for schools like this,” Myers said.

He continues, “The most important aspect of the school is that we are really here to help the people who actually want to make a change.”

Myers’ role as co-owner runs the gamut from networking, marketing, management, customer service and staying abreast with state regulations and policies.

The busiest days for #1ATL Defensive Driving tend are normally Fridays and Mondays according to Myers, mainly with walk-ins. Other days are dedicated to networking and marketing with businesses such as car dealerships, repair shops, etc.

Defensive driving and DUI classes both focus on getting a person to think about the risks they take before getting behind the wheel according to Myers. “It also shows the impact of what can happen once you are behind the wheel,” he said.  Both classes encompass video, books and the biggest thing, class participation.

Other classes offered by the school is Alive @25, a defensive driving class for drivers under the age of 25. Those individuals are generally still learning how to drive and would like more book knowledge, especially when it comes to the impact of making poor decisions on the road Myers explains.

Ignition interlock is for offenders that has had more than one DUI conviction and the courts have decided that they needs to be monitored for six to 12 months.  A device is installed in the car and drivers are required to blow each time the car is started. The device will measure blood alcohol levels.  Anger management is mostly for clients who have been in an altercation that was bad enough to be arrested, but not severe enough for any jail time.

The school also offers point reduction course, which is for drivers that have points on their license. The course will remove up to seven points. Insurance reduction is for drivers with zero points and would like to have their car insurance reduced. Class times range from four to 20 hours, depending on the particular class Myers said. Cost of classes range from $95 to $355, also depending on the class. Most of the students that attend #1ATL Defensive Driving are court mandated Myers said. Some of the major offenses are driving while under the influence of marijuana or alcohol. The other two are speeding and reckless driving.

Myers said their future goals are to open two more locations and to become more self-manageable. “Meaning we can be less hands on for the day to day operations,” he said.

Currently #1ATL Defensive Driving is located at 6740 Shannon Parkway Suite 27 in Union City. Their hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and by appointments only on weekends. Call 678-474-8896 for more information or visit their website at www.1atldd.com