Business Details
50 Years
experience
Florida Driving Lessons & Road Test Preparation
Cantor's Driving School has been a trusted name in driver education since 1976, founded by Allan Cantor in Philadelphia. With over 45 years of experience, we've trained more than 100,000 drivers across four states. Our family-owned business combines decades of expertise with a commitment to safety, employing former first responders who bring real-world knowledge to every lesson. We emphasize defensive driving techniques and personalized instruction tailored to individual learning needs. Our instructors undergo rigorous background checks and maintain clean driving records, ensuring the highest standards of professionalism.As a Florida State Authorized Testing Center, we offer comprehensive services including door-to-door driving lessons, road test preparation, and online courses. Our dual-controlled vehicles and 7-day scheduling flexibility demonstrate our dedication to accessible, reliable driver education. With locations serving Southeast and Northwest Florida, we continue our tradition of fostering responsible drivers who respect the road and prioritize safety.
Services
Driving Lessons
Road Test Service
Online Courses
Defensive Driving
Traffic School
Driver Training Packages
First Time Driver Courses
Adult Driving Lessons
Corporate Driver Training
Au Pair Driver Evaluation
Details
- Year established: 1976
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 45+ years of driver education experience
- Over 100,000 students trained since 1976
- All instructors are former first responders
- Door-to-door service 7 days a week
- Florida State Authorized Testing Center
Associations and certifications
- Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles
- AAA-Approved Driving School
What people say
Super professional
Best instructor ever
Confident driver
Thorough preparation
Stress-free experience
Services
Driving Lessons
Private one-on-one driving lessons tailored to individual needs. Our experienced instructors provide comprehensive training covering highway, city, and traffic driving. Lessons include defensive driving techniques and practical experience with dual-controlled vehicles. Students receive personalized instruction focusing on safety, confidence building, and mastery of essential driving skills.
Road Test Service
State-authorized road test administration at multiple Florida locations. Our certified examiners conduct official driving tests in school vehicles. The process includes maneuver evaluation, safety checks, and immediate results submission to FLHSMV. We offer convenient scheduling options and preparation guidance to help students succeed on their first attempt.
Online Courses
State-approved online driver education programs for first-time drivers and traffic school requirements. Courses cover traffic laws, substance abuse awareness, and defensive driving principles. Our flexible digital platform allows completion from any device while maintaining FLHSMV compliance and insurance discount eligibility.
Defensive Driving
Specialized defensive driving instruction focusing on risk mitigation and situational awareness. Training includes weather adaptation, emergency response, and distraction management techniques. Our curriculum emphasizes proactive driving strategies and accident prevention methods developed through decades of instructor experience with former first responders.
Traffic School
Certified traffic school programs for point reduction and insurance discounts. Courses meet Florida state requirements for ticket resolution and license reinstatement. Our curriculum combines interactive learning with practical driving principles to improve road safety awareness and responsible driving behaviors.
People
Frank Cantor
Owner/Operator
Third-generation driving instructor with over 30 years of experience. Former police officer who expanded the family business across four states. Maintains rigorous instructor standards and focuses on modern defensive driving techniques.
Glenn Topping
Instructor
Retired 25-year Broward County Sheriff's Office sergeant with SWAT team experience. Published author and former COPS TV show participant. Trained thousands of drivers with specialized defensive tactics expertise.
Keith Krakowski
Instructor
20-year DEA agent with international experience. Holds advanced criminal justice degrees. Specializes in training adult learners and corporate drivers with real-world safety applications from his law enforcement background.
Robert Ferricane
Certified Examiner
14-year DMV examiner with extensive student driver experience. Navy veteran who oversees official road test administration. Focuses on clear communication and standardized evaluation procedures for consistent testing outcomes.
Jeffrey Jacobs
Instructor
35-year Miami Police Department veteran. Former Homeland Security/FEMA instructor. Teaches public safety principles combined with defensive driving techniques developed through decades of law enforcement experience.
Questions
Do I need to visit your office for driving lessons?
No, we provide door-to-door service to your home, school, or workplace for all driving lessons.
Are lessons conducted in marked training vehicles?
Yes, all training vehicles display STUDENT DRIVER signage for safety and compliance.
Can I schedule weekend driving tests?
Yes, we offer weekend road test appointments at multiple Florida locations.
Do you offer insurance discount documentation?
Yes, completing 6+ hours of training earns a certificate for potential insurance premium reductions.
Are female instructors available?
Yes, we have female driving instructors available upon request across all service areas.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit/debit cards including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
