About Us
Over 45 Years Of Experience
Behind The Wheel
iDrive HH Driving School LLC is a business providing quality driver education services to clients in Johnston County, Wake County, Durham County, Chapel Hill, Cary, Morrisville, and communities the greater Research Triangle area. iDrive HH strives to make learning a fun, easy and painless process while providing our teen students with the skills they need to obtain their permit or license and provide the defensive driving skills to drive safely on the roadways. We are certified by NCDMV School Bus and Traffic Safety, bonded and insured.
Our mission is to advise the driving community about the risks associated with operating a motor vehicle and provide the necessary tools to avoid situations that might cause traffic collisions. We make the process for obtaining your license or teen permit easy to understand and provide the training you need to be successful.
We offer teen driver education classes, 30-hour class in person or via zoom, plus 6 hours behind the wheel training.
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Our main goal is to build bridges with our community and service providers. We recognize that a Driver’s License will open the doors to a successful live in our society. Our short-term goal is to establish strong coordinated partnership and collaboration with our students.
Ryan Spells
Owner/Instructor
Certified Drivers Ed Instructor by the State of North Carolina in 2018
Vice President NCPCDSA 2025
Spells’ (as he likes to be called) Is a Brooklyn native. He graduated from the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan in 1979. He became a license driver with the State of New York at age 16. He has over 45 years of driving under his belt.
He attended Pembroke State University in '83 for Art Education and Hardbarger Junior College of Business in '84 for Computer Programming. He finished the Driver Training and School Bus Safety Program and received his certification in October '18 when he joined his friends at iDrive Hand over Hand.
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Spells also is a Graphic Designer since 1978 and is the owner of A&D Graphixs. He is the designer of iDrive Hand over Hand's logo and website. His passions are Kids, (he has a 31 year old daughter) Music, Art, Sports and Cars.
Lynetta Spells
Team Member/Administrator
As the Administrator of iDrive Hand Over Hand Driving School, I bring extensive experience in customer service, management, and social media marketing. In addition to managing our online presence, I assist with vision screenings to ensure students meet state requirements. My focus is on providing exceptional service while promoting the core values of our driving school.
Persephanie McRae
Team Member/Instructor
Certified Drivers Ed Instructor by the State of North Carolina in 2022
​Persephanie was born and raised in Brooklyn, NY. Went to Lees-McRae College and received her Bachelors. Also went to The California University of Pennsylvania and received her Masters of Arts. She is currently in school getting her Doctorate at Northwestern University.
Persephanie has been teaching and Coaching at Durham School of The Arts since 2015. She enjoys working with students and has been CDL certified since 2015. She also received her certification to teach Drivers Ed in 2022. Persephanie enjoys working with the youth and wants to help mold the next generation of drivers.
Bill McMillan
Team Member/Instructor
Certified Drivers Ed Instructor by the State of North Carolina in 2023
I was born and raised in Boston. I graduated from the University of Massachusetts with a double major in In history and biology. I moved to NC in December of 2006.
I went to NCCU to get my teaching license and I have been teaching HS science since 2012. I currently work at charter school and I also coach the MS boys basketball team.
I have been a driving instructor since March 2023.
Tyrone White
Team Member/Instructor
Certified Drivers Instructor by the State of North Carolina in 2019
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Mr. White Is a native of Boston Massachusetts, Graduated from Boston Technical, HS. Attended Hobart College, Geneva NY, majored in Psychology. He became a licensed driver, in the state of Ma. in 1966 and has over 58 years of driving under his belt.
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Mr. White has 20 years as Safety Coordinator, Lab Analyst, Designated Trainer with P&G
15yrs as a Channel Account Manager with Cisco.
Mr White, volunteered as a small group leader for Christian org. Truth & Grace and also Trained Small Group leaders for Open Hearts Ministry, Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Mr. White enjoys teaching, acting, singing, golf, table tennis, church and more!
Has, so far, enjoyed 30 years of very happy marriage to his wife Ruth, They have 4 adult children. Sumaya, April, Corey, and Aaron..
Mohamed Haj
Team Member/Instructor
Certified Drivers Instructor by the State of North Carolina in 2023
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Mohamed was born and raised in East Africa (Sudan). He graduated from the University of Khartoum with a major in Ag. Economics. He moved to the USA in 1999, and considered himself as Durhamite.
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He attended NCCU to get his MS in Pharmaceutical Science in 2016
He worked with Department of Agriculture in Alameda County, CA
He works with Durham Public School DPS as Substitute Teacher.
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He is a native Arabic Speaker
Mohamed enjoys teaching and Soccer.
Demarcus Cobb
Team Member/ Instructor
Certified Drivers Instructor by the State of North Carolina in 2025
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Demarcus is a proud native of Memphis, Tennessee. He honorably served in the United States Army from 2006 to 2014. After his military service, he transitioned into civilian life with a passion for education, community service, and mentorship.
Demarcus is currently a student at Arizona State University and Durham Technical Community College, where he is pursuing a double major in Nursing and Psychology. His goal is to become a licensed EMT and Registered Nurse, combining medical knowledge with psychological insight to better serve those in need.
He is also a dedicated father of two energetic toddlers, who keep him grounded and inspired daily.
In his free time, Demarcus enjoys studying ancient wisdom traditions, working out, exploring local cuisine, and spending quality time with his children.