About Us: Driving Excellence Across Generations
Freedom Driving Academy and Franchise is more than a driving school—it’s a movement to redefine driver education with safety and confidence at its core. Rooted in the success of Freedom Driving School, we bring over 20 years of international teaching experience, serving diverse learners from teens to adults, including autistic, deaf, and elderly students. Our expansion into a franchise network and the "Pump the Brakes" app reflects our commitment to tackling national challenges, like the looming truck driver shortage and the 40,000+ annual road fatalities.
We believe in hands-on learning, starting students behind the wheel in their neighborhoods, and using innovative tools to prepare them for any road. Our partnerships with Siemens, Advent Health, and ongoing talks with schools and education bureaus highlight our community impact. Join us in building a safer driving future for all.
Istvan “Steve” Farkas
I’m Istvan “Steve” Farkas, the heart and soul behind Freedom Driving Academy and Franchise. With over 20 years of driving instruction experience across the UK, Hungary, and Florida, I’ve honed a passion for teaching that transforms lives. Holding a bachelor’s degree in adult education and certifications from multiple countries, I’ve built Freedom Driving School into a trusted name, recently honored as Orlando’s Best Driving School 2025.
My journey—rooted in decades of teaching diverse learners—fuels my vision to expand nationwide. The "Pump the Brakes" app, born from my innovative approach, addresses critical safety gaps and the truck driver shortage. No one else can lead this endeavor; my unique blend of teaching expertise and entrepreneurial drive ensures we revolutionize driver education for a safer America.
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