Such an enjoyable, well-taught class. Both Mrs. and Mr. Washington are great!
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Google reviewers rate Best Driving Academy 4.9 out of 5 based on 2138 reviews, with the owner responding to 92% of feedback. Customers frequently praise the staff's punctuality, patience, and clear communication, noting that both online classes and behind-the-wheel lessons help students gain confidence and pass MVA tests. However, some low-star reviews criticize the school for high pricing, inconsistent instructor quality, and unprofessional behavior during lessons or at testing sites.
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“The classes were great, and my son’s instructor/driver Gus, was very patient, kind, respectful, and an excellent teacher showing him exactly how to pa…”
“…another woman to teach my son how to drive, and that woman was very unprofessional.…”
“I learned a lot from him and would definitely recommend him to anyone learning how to drive!”
“…me off the road after she missed her merge very unprofessional , rude would not recommend learning to drive from people who don’t know how to drive…”
“They are kind, thorough and work very well with students and very accommodating.”
“I was trying to help my brother set up an appointment for his driving sessions and the customer service is terrible.”
“He was patient, easy to talk to, and made every lesson feel relaxed.”
“More like WORST driving academy super unorganized very poor communication amongst employees would not recommend.”
“Washington was great, and he made the scheduling process smooth, accommodating our availability as quickly as possible.”
“Despite being headed out of town for Christmas, they graciously delayed their travel plans just to accommodate my daughter, who is home for a very sho…”
“Most importantly, he taught me how to trust myself and my decisions on the road, which really helped build my confidence.”
“The best driving academy is very affordable and provides payment plans which is much needed for college students like me.”
“Overpriced services…for a driving school to not offer the same services they once did pre-Covid!”
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Highly recommend Best Driving Academy! My son learned how to reverse park in just one day and passed his MVA driving skills test on the first try! Communication with Mr. Washington was great, and he made the scheduling process smooth, accommodating our availability as quickly as possible. The classes were great, and…
Experience was spectacular! Staff had great customer service, online classes were very captivating! Behind-the-wheel drives were smooth, and staff had great feedback as well as patience. 10/10 must try!
They are so patient with you, also every helpful taking it all step by step out of my experience and what my friends told me, this is the best driving school, the name is so true. 😌
Love this class im going to miss the driving instructor, Mr Joe made learning driving really interesting and kept my attention.
I already came in having a lot of driving experience. With 70+ hrs on my permit but Ms.Syniah made things real easy and S/O Mr.Washington and his staff.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I highly recommend Best Driving Academy! My teenage son got his driver’s license today, and I’m so grateful for the role they played in helping him reach this milestone. From the classroom instruction to the behind-the-wheel training, the instructors were professional, patient, knowledgeable, and…
| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
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| Teen classes | 396 | — |
| Adult lessons | 123 | — |
| Private lessons | 82 | — |
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,138 reviews on Google · rating breakdown
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Such an enjoyable, well-taught class. Both Mrs. and Mr. Washington are great!
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
Highly recommend Best Driving Academy! My son learned how to reverse park in just one day and passed his MVA driving skills test on the first try! Communication with Mr. Washington was great, and he made the scheduling process smooth, accommodating our availability as quickly as possible. The classes were great, and my son’s instructor/driver Gus, was very patient, kind, respectful, and an excellent teacher showing him exactly how to pass the exam on reverse parking and how to avoid touching the curb. He did this once and my son passed on his first try! I attended this same academy about 17 years ago, so it’s extra special to see my son learn here too. Thank you for making this such a positive experience! I highly recommend 💯 ! 10/10
quick and efficient (Mr Washington
Dusty was A great instructor he made Joseph feel very comfortable and confident
Thank you for the kind words. Mr Dusty has a passion for teaching the kids the safe way
We love Mr.Joe Best
Thank you
mr joe is a cool instructor
Thank you. How can we improve our curriculum to get to 5 stars
Experience was spectacular! Staff had great customer service, online classes were very captivating! Behind-the-wheel drives were smooth, and staff had great feedback as well as patience. 10/10 must try!
Thank you for the kind words. You were a pleasure to drive with
They are so patient with you, also every helpful taking it all step by step out of my experience and what my friends told me, this is the best driving school, the name is so true. 😌
Thank you for the kind words. How can we improve our curriculum to get a 5 star in the future
Love this class im going to miss the driving instructor, Mr Joe made learning driving really interesting and kept my attention.
Thank you
I already came in having a lot of driving experience. With 70+ hrs on my permit but Ms.Syniah made things real easy and S/O Mr.Washington and his staff.
Thank you for your kind words. You made it easy and you mastered the road test . Congratulations and we wish you the best in your future