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JODA COLLINS

DRIVING ACADEMY LLC

Behind-the-Wheel Training ​

Serving Escambia, Santa Rosa and Okaloosa Counties since 2008!

850  981-3355

CONTRACTS ARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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           SERVICE CONTRACT 

                          BETWEEN                              VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION                          AND THE                                JODA COLLINS DRIVING ACADEMY                                                 January 2, 2025

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1.  CONTRACT                                                                     

A.  State and Federal law requires me to have a contract with everyone I serve.          

B.  My Contracts are not written in stone.  If you want to change, add or subtract anything in this Service Agreement, just ask.              

     (1).  The only things I cannot do and stay in business are to serve for less money or do more for free.                                                                                       

C. Client's Responsibility                                

     (1).  My primary Client is the Vocational Rehabilitation.  Client's assume financial responsibility.  However, in this arrangement, the VR puts a lot of trust in those they fund because those they fund are in a position to waste VR funds by failing to give a two-hour notice for cancelation.  In which case, the lesson time is lost and the funds for that lesson are consumed with no service rendered for that appointment.  I encourage the VR to emphasize to their customers the importance of providing to me (Joda Collins) no less than a two-hour notice of cancelation.  Doing so avoid the loss of the funds for that lesson.  There is a rescheduling fee, however, under no conditions will the charge to the VR excess the Authorization figure.         

2.  INFORMATION I NEED FROM THE VR        A.  The contact information for the VR Customer or the adult representing the interests of the VR Customer. 
          (1).  Said person's name.
          (2).  Telephone number
          (3).  Mailing address.
          (4).  Physical address.
          (5).  Email address. 

     B.  Any information you, the VR, can share about the emotional, medical or psychological condition of the Student-driver that might affect safety when driving in traffic.  Me, learning this by trial and error with the driver behind the wheel increases the chances of crashing exponentially. 
     C.  The service/financial VR Authorization.    

​3.  FINANCAL

    A.  For 2023 and 2024, my charges to the VR were less than my charges to everyone else.  The failing economy has forced me to either raise my prices everyone else except the VR, or bring all charges to all I serve to the same level. I opted for the latter.
     B.  VR AUTHORIZATION SUGGESTED STATEMENT FOR FIRST FINANCIAL AUTHORIZATIONS FOR 2025                                (1).  The following, if acceptable, needs to be printed in the VR Services Authorization and Billing Notice "Comment Section" and/or the "Service to be Provided" Section as a prerequisite to service for tuition.  (Feel free to replace the "5" lesson number with any number of lessons you prefer and adjust the total accordingly.)
     C.  The following as found in (1), (2), (3), (4), (5) or (6) below, whichever is acceptable/applicable, needs to be printed in the VR Services Authorization and Billing Notice "Comment Section" and/or the "Service to be Provided" Section as a prerequisite to service.
          (1).  "_______  90-minute driving lessons on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday @ $230 per lesson equals $_________ minus $8 per lesson that is not missed, canceled or reschedule by the VR customer, except for fear of adverse weather.
        (2).  "_______  90-minute driving lessons @ $255 per lesson equals $_________, minus $25 per lesson for not training on a Friday or Saturday, minus $8 per lesson that is not missed, canceled or rescheduled by the VR customer, except for fear of adverse weather.

         (3).  "_______  90-minute driving lessons on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday @ $230 per lesson equals $_________ minus $8 per lesson that is not missed, canceled or reschedule by the VR customer, except for fear of adverse weather.  Friday and/or Saturday training is available at an additional fee of $25 per lesson to be paid by the VR Customer.

OR, for 75-minute lessons: 
         (4).  "_______  75-minute driving lessons on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday @ $210 per lesson equals $_________ minus $8 per lesson that is not missed, canceled or reschedule by the VR customer, except for fear of adverse weather.
         (5).  "_______  75-minute driving lessons @ $235 per lesson equals $_________, minus $25 per lesson for not training on a Friday or Saturday, minus $8 per lesson that is not missed, canceled or rescheduled by the VR customerm, except for fear of adverse weather.

         (6).  "_______  75-minute driving lessons on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday @ $210 per lesson equals $_________ minus $8 per lesson that is not missed, canceled or reschedule by the VR customer, except for fear of adverse weather.  Friday and/or Saturday training is available at an additional fee of $21 to be paid by the VR Customer.
      

    D.  Door-to-door charge is $2.95 per round trip mile plus any toll fees plus toll bridge charge.  
          (1).  Provide me with the pick-up address if door-to-door services is wanted and I will tell you the fee or you can calculate if from the start location of 4033 Buttonbush Dr., Milton, FL 32583 plus $5.50 for the Garcon Point (Gulf Breeze) toll bridge if used.          
     

    E.  Providing to me (Joda Collins) the Authorization is the same as approving this Service Contract/Agreement.                                     

    F.  If the student-driver uses the Joda Collins Driving Academy vehicle for parking and/or three-point turn, there is an additional fee charged.  However, the total charge will not exceed the fee noted on the Authorization in Section Two.  This fee for all other than Vocational Rehab students is $21 as of July 2, 2025.  This fee was added to the VR Contract on July 2, 2025, but will not become effective until January 1, 2026 and will not exceed the 2026 fee for others for this same service.     

​4.  HOW DOES THE VR KNOW I RECEIVED A SERVICE/FINANCIAL AUTHORIZATION?                  

     A.  I respond immediately to the VR Representative with an email denoting by Client/Customer Initials and the Authorization Date and Number that I received the Authorization.  If you do not receive such a notice within two business days that means I do NOT have your Authorization for said person recorded.  Please renotify me.  It does not happen often, but I make a few missteaks hear an their.                                       B.  You (the VR Rep) can instruct your Client/Customer to contact me by email (JodaCollins@aol.com) to inquire of the Authorization status, if I have not contacted that person within three days.                             C.  Unless otherwise directed or if doing is something I think is unproductive, I send a copy of every email to the Client/Customer, also, to every VR Representative noted on the Authorization.

​5.  THE PURPOSE OF TRAINING                

     A.  The purpose (goal or goals) of the training is (are), first, enroll driver in the Basic Vehicle Control Course, then the Pass the State Driving ONLY Course, then in the General Safety Course, then in the Defensive Driving Course.  The driver is to be taught to the be safest driver possible in least amount of training time possible.                      (1).  My suggestion if five or six lessons; however, VR is certainly free to fund fewer or more lessons. 

6.  WHAT IS THE TYPICAL TRAINING REGIMEN?    

     A.  Enroll driver in the Basic Vehicle Control Course where the driver learns the proper use of the brake, accelerator and steering wheel.                                               

         (1).  This includes proper hand-over-hand steering and allowing the wheel to slide through the driver's hands to complete standard right and left turns rather than manually steer out of turns. 
               (a).  Poor/dangerous steering is the #1 cause of crashing during driver's training, so I do NOT allow a driver to pass the Basic Vehicle Control Course until the driver has good control of and understanding of the steering wheel.                                                                     (1).  Upon graduation from this Course, if the driver has not reached saturation (the inability or unwillingness to learn anything more that is new at this time in his or her life until some of what the driver has learned has become habit or until the driver makes a decision to do the hard work needed to learn more) then I enroll driver in the Pass the State Driver License Course, then the General Safety Course, then the Defensive Driving Course, then the Advanced Defensive Driving Course.
                             (a).  The General Safety Course where driver learns 12 very specific driving skills that keep the driver from being the cause of crashing among driver that honor the rules of the road.                                                          (b).  The Defensive Driving Course where 23 very specific driving techniques are taught to keep the driver from becoming involved in crashes that crash prone drivers cause.                                                     (c).  The Advanced Defensive Driving Course where two reasonably difficult (more challenging) defensive driving techniques are taught. 

7.  THREE-POINT TURN TRAINING

     A.  I use my vehicle for the three-point turn training if the student-driver has memorized the following well enough to quote it upon request, without error or hesitation. 
           (1). Slow, right, look, signal, stop.

                  Look, turn fast and coast, stop,                           reverse.

                 Look, turn fast and coast, stop,                            drive.
                 Look, turn fast and coast,                                    accelerate.
     B.  I use any other insured vehicle for the three-point turn if the student-driver wants or has to do the three point turn over and over and over and over, and memorize the following steps by doing the three-point turn many, many times.
            (1).  Slow, right, look, signal, stop.
                   Turn, look, coast, stop, reverse. 
                   Turn, look, coast, stop, drive.
                   Turn, look, coast, accelerate.

     C.  LIMITED GUARANTEE

             (1)  I guarantee the student-driver will pass the three-point turn part of the State exam or I will provide up to one-hour of three-point turn training at no charge to the VR customer and no charge to the VR.  The limit of this guarantee is:
                   (a).  Ten months from the completion of the training that is paid for by the VR, or age 17, whichever is last.                                 (b).  This offer is a service offer only.  This offer has no cash value.                                  (c).  The time limit is one hour, but I (Joda Collins) have the right to provide less time if I feel the Student-driver will pass this part of the Exam.                                 

                  (d).  This training must be in the vehicle the driver is using for the State exam.                                                     

                  (e).  There is no door-to-door service with this offer.                                                        (f).  This offer is terminated if I am no longer in business.
     
     D.  FOR STUDENTS WHO STRUGGLE WITH MEMORIZATION....             
          (1).  If a student struggles with memorization, I direct the student to let me know immediately. I will provide a tutor, to work with the student on the telephone for 45-mintues to one hour, at no charge to the student and no charge to the VR.  The tutor will say each word one at a time and the student will repeat it one at a time for 45-mintues to one hour.  So far, every student, except one, that has taken advantage of this FREE offer has memorized the material within one-hour.


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             CONTRACT ELEVEN 
         SERVICE CONTRACT                             BETWEEN 
VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION                  CUSTOMERS

                   AND THE

 JODA COLLINS DRIVING ACADEMY                                             June 30, 2025

Ignore the parts you like.  Make a written list of the parts you do not like.  Feel free to ask to change the parts you do not like to what you will like.  I will consider any request other than changing my fees.

1.  TRAINING                                                    A.  Student-driver is to be trained to be as skilled and safe a driver as possible, with the funds allotted.             

      B.  If the driver has a driver permit, but does not have a driver license, training begins with learning how to pass the State Driving Exam at Gulf Breeze or at the Brent Lane location in Pensacola.
           (1).  If driver is not licensed and has permit for more than 91-days, it is strongly suggested that, at least, one lesson be devoted to driving after closing time on the DMV Driver License Office lot and typical route taken for the driving exam.                       C.  At least one nighttime driving session is recommended.  Driver must have permit for no less than 91-days to drive after sunset.       
     D.  The Student-driver is asked to give his or her best effort to memorize the following before the start of lesson one: 
          (1).  Ahead, Behind, Mirror,                                      Shoulder, Signal.                 

                 Ahead, Behind, Mirror,                                      Shoulder, Move. 
                           

                      (a).  If it is not memorized by the start of lesson one, time will be devoted to memorizing it during lesson one, mostly in a stationary vehicle.       

     E.  THREE-POINT TURN AND PARKING TRAINING
           (1).  Unless otherwise agreed on and approved, before agreeing to this Contract, for parking and three-point turn training, any vehicle wherein the Student-driver is insured, other than mine, will be used.
           (2).  I will use my vehicle for the three-point turn training if the student-driver has memorized the following well enough to quote it upon request, without error or hesitation. 
                    (a). Slow, right, look, signal,                                   stop.
                          Look, turn fast and coast,                                 stop, reverse.
                          Look, turn fast and coast,                                 stop, drive.
                          Look, turn fast and coast,                                  accelerate.
           (3).  I will not accept responsibility to teach the three-point turn or parking in my vehicle if the student-driver does not memorize the procedure above first.  Memorizing the above takes but a fraction of the mental capacity to learn the basic rules of the road, meaning of street signs and pavement markings needed for a driver to pass the written State exam.  Drivers that cheat and have someone else take the State exam for them will, often, not be able to memorize the above without physically do the three-point turn over and over and over and over, thus memorizing, not the words, but memorizing their body movements.
            (4).  I use any other insured vehicle for the three-point turn if the student-driver wants or has to do the three-point turn over and over and over and over, and memorize the following steps by doing the three-point turn many, many times.
                   (a).  Slow, right, look, signal,                                   stop.
                          Turn, look, coast, stop,                                     reverse. 
                          Turn, look, coast, stop,                                     drive.
                          Turn, look, coast,                                                accelerate.

            (5).  The claim by any driver that he or she cannot memorize the above because he or she is mentally incapable is without merit.  It takes only a fraction of the mental ability to memorize the above than it does to pass the State written exam.  If driver knows his name, address, cell phone number, his/her birthday and names and cell phone number of a parent, he/she has already memorized much more than the words above, considering that about half of the words above are repeated three times.  Memorize the first two lines = almost 50% of what is to memorize. If someone took the State exam for you because you cannot pass it by yourself, you might not be able to remember the procedure above, but you should not be driving anyway.
         

            (6).  I (limited) guarantee the student-driver will pass the three-point turn part of the State exam or I will provide up to one-hour of three-point turn training at no charge to the VR customer and no charge to the VR.  The limit of this guarantee is:
                     (a).  Ten months from the completion of the training that is paid for by the VR, or age 17, whichever is last.                                 (b).  This offer is a service offer only.  This offer has no cash value.                          (c).  The time limit is one hour, but I (Joda Collins) have the right to provide less time if I feel the Student-driver will pass this part of the Exam.                 

                     (d).  This training must be in the vehicle the driver is using for the State exam.         

                     (e).  There is no door-to-door service with this offer.                                                       (f).  This offer is terminated if I am no longer in business.
     

     F.  PARKING TRAINING

         (1).  I use my vehicle for parking training if the student-driver has memorized the following well enough to quote it upon request, without error or hesitation. 
                 (a). Slow, right, look, signal,                                    stop.
                    Look, turn fast and coast,                                    stop, reverse.

                    Look, turn fast and coast,                                    stop, drive.

                    Look, turn fast and coast,                                     accelerate.
         

          (2).  I use any other insured vehicle for the parking training if the student-driver wants or has to do the parking turn over and over and over and over and memorize the above steps by doing the three-point turn many, many times.  However, I will not accept responsibility for any power steering or other damage done to the vehicle due to repetitious dry steering (extended steer with the car stationary or moving slowly). 

     E.  IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH MEMORIZATION....             

           A.  If you struggle with this task, let me know immediately. I will provide you with a tutor, to work with you on the telephone for 45-mintues, at no charge to you and no charge to the VR.  The tutor will say each word one at a time and you will repeat it one at a time for 45-mintue to one-hour.  So far, every student, except one, that has taken advantage of this FREE offer, has memorized the material within 45-minutes using this FREE service.       

2.  FINANCES                                             

     A.  The VR does not pay for every possible service I offer.  The following is list of additional service fees the VR does not cover. These expenses are yours (the Student's or his/her Representative) if you opt for these added services.  Unused funds are 100% refundable. Payment for the full Contract is required in advance of scheduling.                                                             (1).  Fee for missed lessons belongs to the VR Customer or his/her Representative and not the VR. 
           (2).  Door-to-door fee for all lessons not starting and ending at 3804 Garcon Point Road, Milton, FL 32583 is $2.95 per round trip mile from my home with is one-mile from 3804 Garcon Point Road; $2.75 or $2.95 per round trip mile plus a $15 per payment for door-to-door service.  
           (3).  Schedule all VR approved lessons with one email or the additional fee of $30 per request belongs to the VR Client/Customer, not the VR. 
                  (a). Please schedule all VR approved lessons, with one email request. If you do so there is no scheduling fee charged to you.
                   (b).  If you schedule less than all VR approved lessons, or six lessons (whichever is less) with one email request, there is a $30 fee per scheduling request. This fee must be paid in advance of scheduling by the financially responsible person.  Having that payment in the mail is considered paid in advance as long as we actually receive the payment.  Our mailing address (not our business address) is:
            Joda Collins Driving Academy
            4033 Buttonbush Dr.
            Milton, FL 32583
I accept money order, check (personal or business) and/or Visa or MasterCard credit or debit cards.  I have never had an envelope lost in the mail, but there could be a first time.  Keep your proof of purchase for your money order or cashier's check as we do not provide free service if an envelope (payment) is lost in the mail. 

                   (c).  All scheduling dates and times are available to VR drivers except for Saturday mornings unless otherwise noted by the VR Authorization (funding and service document). 
           

3.  RIDERS 

     A. I do not allow anyone to ride in the back seat of my car during VR funded training; there are exceptions, but few.

4.  SCHEDULING
     A.  Schedule from our web site (www.jodacollins.com) Available Dates and Times Section, in accordance with directions there. 

     B.  Unless otherwise agreed on and arranged, all scheduling is done by email or voice mail (850 981-3355).     

     C.  Who can schedule lessons?   ONLY a person 18-years of age or older and who is the financially responsible individual for all charges the VR does not pay for can schedule, cancel or reschedule lessons.      

5.  ADDITIONAL LEGAL DOCUMENTS   
     A. It is responsibility of each person that signs this Contract to have also read, understood and agree to the terms and conditions in Contract Four, Five and Ten, found at www.jodacollins.com - Agreement page, as those terms and conditions affect each one that signs below.   

6.  PROPER HAND OVER HAND STEERING                     

     A.  If a VR student does not have proper steering accomplished by the end of the second lesson, then I will stop teaching steering skills and concentrate on passing the State exam. The State does not require good steering, beyond controlled steering at low speeds in non-challenging steering conditions, in order to pass the State Driving Exam.   Once the driver passes the "Pass the State Driving Exam ONLY" course, I will return to a concentrated effort on proper steering as a prerequisite.  The VR primary initial goal is for the Student to become skilled enough to secure a driver license.  If I make proper steering a prerequisite for learning to pass the State exam, and the driver never learns to steer well, then at the end of VR funded training, the driver will not be able to pass the State driving exam.  

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