Best Defense Driving School

Best Defense Driving School is a driving school in Janesville, Wisconsin, offering comprehensive driver education for teens and adults throughout the city and surrounding communities. The school provides in-person and online classroom instruction, behind-the-wheel training with home pickup within city limits, and in-class permit testing. With over 25 years of service, the school is locally owned and operated by Kurt Larson, a retired educator with a Master’s Degree in Education and 34 years of teaching experience, including 26 years in driver education. All instructors are state-certified, and the school emphasizes professional excellence in teaching safe, confident driving skills. Students can choose from spring and summer session schedules or complete classroom hours online through a partnership with KC's Driving School.

The school’s approach combines structured in-class learning with real-world highway experience, including interstate driving practice, to build confidence. Instructors are certified by the State of Wisconsin and bring extensive teaching experience to every session. Behind-the-wheel training includes convenient home pickup for students within Janesville, with alternate pickup locations arranged for those outside city limits. The air-conditioned classroom at 10 South Main Street provides a comfortable, off-street parking environment, and the school has served the community since 1999.

Located on South Main Street in downtown Janesville, the school sits just a short walk from the Janesville Post Office, Firehouse Park, Lower Courthouse Park, and St. Mary’s School. Its central location offers easy access for students from nearby neighborhoods and institutions.

While the school has maintained a long-standing presence in the community, its current rating of 2.40 reflects a need for improvement in customer satisfaction, though it continues to serve as a consistent provider of driver education with a focus on experienced instruction and accessible training options. Best Defense Driving School remains a familiar name in Janesville’s effort to prepare new drivers with practical, hands-on experience and a foundation in safe driving habits.