Driver Education

Aadvance Driver Training LLC is built on a strong commitment to providing high-quality, personalized driver instruction in a supportive and professional environment. With a focus on safety, responsibility, and confidence, the program is designed to help students develop the skills they need to become capable, aware, and responsible drivers. Each lesson is approached with care ensuring that every student receives instruction tailored to their individual learning style and pace.

Our school offers a well-rounded approach that blends structured education with real-world driving experience. Students are guided through essential techniques, defensive driving strategies, and practical decision-making skills that prepare them for a wide range of driving conditions. The instruction emphasizes patience, clarity, and consistency, creating an environment where students can build confidence behind the wheel.

Deeply connected to the local community, Aadvance Driver Training LLC takes pride in offering a welcoming and encouraging atmosphere for learners of all backgrounds. The goal is to make driver education accessible, effective, and engaging, while maintaining only the highest standard.

With flexible options for in-person and online learning, with a dedication to student success, we continue to be a trusted choice for those looking to gain independence and develop lifelong safe driving habits.

Our Instructors

Angela Bittinger

— a certified driving instructor at Aadvance Driver Training LLC, with both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Education, along with certifications in Students with Disabilities, Social Studies (grades 7–12), and Driver Instruction. She has been teaching driver instruction since 2009, providing private driver programs and 5-hour pre-licensing courses available in person and over Zoom. Angela also spent nearly 15 years as a public school teacher with a foundation in working with diverse learners and adapting instruction to meet individual needs.

Over the years, Angela has worked with students at Cassadaga High School, Silver Creek High School, and Cassadaga Job Corps, helping new drivers build confidence, responsibility, and safe driving habits. She is qualified to teach driver instruction within public schools and is available to contract with districts for programs.

Angela is a lifelong resident of Arkwright, NY, where she grew up on a small, family-run beef farm and developed a strong work ethic at a young age. She also has experience racing stock cars, giving her a unique perspective on vehicle control and safety.

Outside of teaching, Angela owns and operates Angie’s Country Cabins, an off-grid cabin business in Cassadaga, NY. In her free time, she enjoys kayaking, canoeing, camping, and spending quality time with her family.

Nicholas DeGolier

— a certified driving instructor at Aadvance Driver Training LLC, dedicated to helping students become confident, skilled, and responsible drivers. With over four years of professional driving experience—logging more than 500 miles a day delivering mail between

Ohio and New York—Nicholas brings real-world knowledge and discipline to every lesson.

Nick has a strong passion for teaching and believes in helping people think clearly, perform tasks properly, and operate efficiently in everything they do. He finds great fulfillment in guiding students through the process of earning their driver’s license and building lifelong skills.

Beyond the road, Nicholas is a committed father who homeschools his child and values hands-on learning and personal growth. In his spare time, he is an experienced beekeeper who not only manages his own hives but also teaches others how to become capable and confident

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Inspired by his family, Nicholas carries a positive attitude and a strong work ethic into every aspect of his life. A proud resident of Forestville, New York, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, traveling, gardening, and spending time beekeeping with his daughter.