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Maryland’s trusted impaired and reckless driving prevention program.
Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD) provides court-approved educational classes for individuals involved in traffic violations, impaired driving, distracted driving, and other dangerous driving behaviors.
Our programs are taught by nurses, police officers, EMTs, trauma survivors, and medical professionals who have personally witnessed the consequences of unsafe driving decisions. PADDD accepts court-ordered, lawyer-referred, parent-recommended, and employer-referred participants throughout Maryland and nationwide through our online classes.
Our sole intent is preventing traumatic injury and death caused by motor vehicle crashes.
100K+
Participants Educated
2K+
Courses Delivered
30 Years
Making a Difference
98%
Participant Satisfaction
Our Classes
Live Online Classes
Positive Alternatives to Dangerous and Destructive Decisions (PADDD) is a live, online driver safety program accepted by Maryland courts. In one four-hour session, participants hear from law enforcement, emergency responders, medical professionals, and people personally affected by serious crashes. The goal is simple: help drivers understand the real consequences of dangerous choices and make safer decisions going forward.
Why Choose P.A.D.D.D
For more than a decade, PADDD has empowered individuals, schools, employers, and communities through engaging educational programs that inspire safer choices. Our courses are led by experienced professionals who combine real-world knowledge with practical strategies to help participants make decisions that protect themselves and others.
Expert-Led Instruction
Learn from experienced nurses, EMTs, law enforcement professionals, and educators who bring real-world insight into every class.
Engaging Learning
Our interactive courses encourage discussion, reflection, and practical decision-making that extends beyond the classroom.
Trusted Programs
Since 2012, courts, schools, employers, and community organizations have trusted PADDD to deliver meaningful educational experiences.
Positive Outcomes
Our mission is simple: help people make safer choices today to prevent injuries, save lives, and strengthen communities tomorrow.
P.A.D.D.D Voices
"The course was outstanding and compelling, and it would not be a terrible thing if something like this were to become a requirement for license renewals periodically.
I have been driving 40+ years and this is the most exposure to Driver improvement coursework I have experienced since I received my initial license - a lot has changed and there is an overwhelming amount of very persuasive data that could be shared."
"Every emergency call tells a story, and too many begin with a decision that could have been avoided. PADDD helps people recognize those moments before they happen, giving them the knowledge to make safer choices for themselves and everyone around them."
"When my son was required to take a PADDD course, I honestly expected him to just get through it and move on. Instead, he came home talking about the stories he heard, the discussions they had, and how one decision can affect so many people. Since then, I've noticed him putting his phone away while driving, reminding his friends to buckle up, and making more thoughtful choices behind the wheel. As a parent, that's exactly what I hoped this experience would accomplish."
