The Pioneer Valley Driving School is locally owned by Mary Ellen Paciorek who built the business from the ground up. PVDS began November 5, 1998 with one instructor and one car. "My concern was for the number one killer of our kids; car crashes." At the time, we were losing about 41,000 people a year on our nations' highways. That number improved over the years until the recent post-COVID period. The National Safety Council stated that fatal crashes are once again on the rise with about 43,000 fatalities last year, calling this a "PUBLIC HEALTH CRISIS". If you've spent anytime driving, I'm sure you've witnessed the change in drivers' attitudes and the inherent danger that faces us on our roads. It's more important than ever to emphasize safety and defensive driving. With combined instructor experience of 200 years, we are pleased to serve the students of Amherst and the 5 college area. We appreciate your business, and thank you for trusting us with your family members.