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Santa Fe’s Premier Driving School

Holmes Elite Driving Academy is your trusted destination for professional driver education in Santa Fe. Conveniently located inside The Santa Fe Place Mall, we make learning to drive accessible and stress free for students across the city.

Learn to Drive with Confidence

At Holmes Elite, we focus on building safe, confident, and responsible drivers. Our expert instructors combine structured classroom learning with hands-on driving experience to ensure every student masters the road with confidence.

Why Choose Holmes Elite?

Our mission is simple to equip every student with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to drive safely and responsibly.

Professionally designed driving programs

Experienced and certified instructors

Practical, real-world driving training

Convenient central location in Santa Fe

A modern approach to driver education

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Patrick – On-Road Safety Specialist

Patrick began his professional journey in 2016 as an On-Road Supervisor at UPS. Certified in VISTA, he applied UPS’s industry leading safety standards to train commercial drivers. Today, he brings that same disciplined, safety-focused approach to educating young drivers helping them build strong, confident driving habits from day one.

Safety-First Instructor Professional Driving Mentor

John – Veteran Driver & Safety Leader

With over 30 years of professional driving experience, John started his career at UPS in 1972 as a Feeder driver. He later moved into training, safety, and operations management roles, playing a key part in maintaining UPS’s reputation for exceptional driver safety. As an operations manager, he successfully improved the safety record of the Santa Fe center. Certified by UPS and the New Mexico Department of Transportation Traffic Safety Division, John is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to train drivers from diverse backgrounds.

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Testimonials

Registering my daughter was quick and easy. The entire process was smooth from start to finish. John and Patrick were outstanding instructors, and my daughter now feels confident and fully prepared to drive. I might even need to brush up on my own driving skills! Highly recommended.

Gloria Chavez

Student Parent

Holmes Elite Driving Academy has exceptional instructors and a well-structured program designed to truly prepare young drivers. I appreciated the clear, transparent communication throughout the process and would highly recommend their services to families across Northern New Mexico.

Daniel Duran

Student Parent