D4L driving instructors have passed a Premier Biotech National Background Check by the Department of Motor Vehicles and have been certified with the State of South Carolina as Certified Driving Instructors. Each instructor holds a high school diploma, valid SC DL with many years of driving experience and a successful driving record. Our instructors have completed 40+ hours of one-on-one behind-the-wheel instructor-led training and successfully passed the SCDMV knowledge and driving ability exam.
At D4L, our instructors care about the safety of their students. We provide students with the knowledge and training to be a good safe driver.
We thank you for entrusting us with the care and driving needs of your student and are excited to have them join us. D4L instructors are committed to ensuring that those who attend are equipped with the tools to be a sufficient driver.
Todd Knight
Owner of Drive4Life Driving Academy
Todd grew up in Woodruff and graduated from WHS. Prior to owning D4L, Todd was a Law Enforcement Officer He saw the need of training for teen drivers and embarked on the journey of teaching them.
Michelle Knight
Certified Driving Instructor
Michelle, wife of Todd, has been the healthcare field since 2006 and is the mom of their 4 children. She serves in an administrative role for D4L and fills in as a driving instructor when needed.
Mindy Simmons
Certified Driving Instructor
Mindy grew up in Enoree and graduated from WHS. Prior to becoming a driving instructor with D4L, she was a stay-at-home mom to her 3 children. Mindy has been with D4L since 2022.
Charles Hembree “Coach”
Certified Driving Instructor
Charles, also known as “Coach”, is a retired school teacher and baseball coach from Spartanburg District 4. He has been a driving instructor for over 10 years and been with D4L since 2020.