About Us

THE ADAPT PROGRAM

A Legacy of Dedication

Founded 28 years ago, the A Safe Driver Program was the legacy of a remarkable woman, Ms. Laurie Taylor.

In March of 2020, Ms. Taylor’s son, Zachary Blair, was tasked with taking over her school and her life’s work as her battle with a very aggressive terminal cancer came closer to an end. On October 30th, 2020, Ms. Taylor, my Mom, passed away peacefully in her bed, surrounded by those that love her.

The ADAPT Program is essentially a re-branding of one of the most respected Driving Schools in Northern Virginia, the A Safe Driver Program.

Continuing a Vision

Zachary Blair - Instructor/Owner

In October of 2020, the ADAPT Program began as a continuation of my Mom’s vision. We will continue to offer all of the courses that the A Safe Driver Program offered and expand upon my Mom’s dedication to her students and her community. She has always believed in honesty and guidance for every individual that stepped foot into her classroom, and as we continue to try and figure out how best to survive and thrive in these changing times, we will continue to evolve and expand our program to better serve our Students.

The ADAPT Program offers the 8-hour Driver Improvement Course, as a DMV-licensed online clinic provider. We also offer a unique 4-hour Reckless & Aggressive Course. The Reckless & Aggressive Course Curriculum was written in 1998 by Ms. Taylor in conjunction with “Mannie” Colbert, one of the most dedicated volunteers and advocates Fairfax County has ever known, and input from psychiatrists and lawyers alike that specialize in traffic related cases and safety. In the almost three decades of offering this course, focused on empathy and the behavioral dynamics of being a driver on our streets, we have saved thousands of lives by changing the way our students think while driving.

The mission continues.
Rest in Peace, Mom. We love you. We honor you every day. Your voice lives on in our words. Thank you for everything you’ve done for your family, your friends, and your students.