About

Cary Driving Academy, located in the heart of Preston Corners in Cary, North Carolina, was established to serve teen and adult drivers in Cary, Raleigh, Durham and surrounding communities. At the core of its foundation is a commitment to the highest ethical and educational standards for an in-depth program designed to produce respectful, safe and confident drivers.

All classes offered by Cary Driving Academy are held in a spacious, well-lit and comfortable classroom environment equipped with multi-media learning tools, updated textbooks and review supplements. Classroom methodology is participatory, inclusive and hands-on. Learning will be fun but comprehensive, not only focusing on the techniques and laws associated with operating a motor vehicle, but also delving deeply into the “actions and consequences” of driving.

Behind-the-wheel instruction provided by Cary Driving Academy is conducted in clean vehicles that have been inspected and approved by the North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles. Per state regulations, each is equipped with instructor dual brake and rearview mirror plus a go-pro camera and blind-spot mirrors to assist new drivers. In addition, each vehicle is clearly marked with “student driver” signs as a safety precaution to aid in traffic assimilation.

Cary Driving Academy is owned and operated by Melodie Bagg, a Cedarville University alumni who has parlayed a degree in psychology and education into a more than 20-year career in upper management specifically focused on training and coaching. Her work experience—coupled with a lifetime of community support and service through the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Wake County Foster Care, Duke Children’s Hospital, Special Olympics, Upward Basketball and Awana Cubbies programs—have given Melodie unique opportunities to interact with a myriad of personalities and skill-sets. As the lead driving coach for Cary Driving Academy, she is an innovative and intuitive communicator and motivator who easily connects with students of all ages and sees her greatest success in helping others to succeed.