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Best Driving Academy logoHow the Experts Score is calculatedEach factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (standing in the category can only raise it), then weighted; problems flagged in review highlights or a recent slide in ratings are subtracted:Satisfaction 55%96+52.4Reliability 24%97+23.5Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%82+5.8Craft & service penalty97−0.3Experts Score= 96Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.96SCORE

Best Driving Academy

La Plata, MD · Grade ALetter from the Experts Score: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39, F = under 20. · #10Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 driving schools · 4.9★ from 2,138 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other driving schools (100 = best)Each factor is scored 0–100 on absolute terms (star average, share of 1–2★ reviews, price verdicts…); standing within the category can only raise it, never lower it.. Strongest: value and momentum; weakest: replies to reviews.

SatisfactionSatisfaction · 54% of the scoreRecency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume; the company’s own lifetime average as the prior; absolute: 4.0★ = 0, 5★ = 100.Best Driving Academy is better than 96% of driving schools.A
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ReliabilityReliability · 24% of the scoreHow rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews — 60% the last 24 months (or the 20 newest if fewer), 40% all-time; 0% = 100, 15%+ = 0; the category percentile can only raise it.Best Driving Academy is better than 97% of driving schools.A
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Craft & serviceCraft & service · 0% of the scoreGoogle review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — how rarely reviewers flag them as a negative, per review since highlights began; 0% = 100, 5%+ = 0. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in — clean highlights are the norm, not a bonus.Best Driving Academy is better than 97% of driving schools.A
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ValueValue · 14% of the scoreCustomers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights; 65% absolute (all “reasonable” ≈ 80, “great” = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Best Driving Academy is better than 100% of driving schools.A
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MomentumMomentum · 0% of the scorePenalises only a real slide: last-12-month average below lifetime (−0.5★ = 0). Still 4.8★+ over the last year, or steady/improving = 100. Subtracted from the score (up to −10), never averaged in.Best Driving Academy is better than 100% of driving schools.A
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Replies to reviewsReplies to reviews · 7% of the scoreHow often the owner publicly replies to reviews under 5★ (1–4★). Needs 3+ such reviews, otherwise not counted; 65% absolute (80%+ replied = 100), the category percentile can only raise it.Best Driving Academy is better than 82% of driving schools.A
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Customers hired Best Driving Academy for 3 kinds of job.

Best Driving Academy for adult lessons

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Jobs reviewedHow many Google reviews are tagged with this job.123
★ on this jobAverage stars on the reviews where the customer tagged this exact job (Google’s “Services” field).4.98
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Rank for this jobPosition of this company in the Job match ranking for this job among the companies we track.Its Job match: 97/100.How Job match is calculatedBuilt only from reviews Google tagged “Adult lessons”:Stars on this job 55%Number of such jobs 25%Overall Experts Score 20%Stars are pulled toward the category average when a company has few tagged jobs, so 3 perfect reviews don’t beat 80 great ones. 4.3★ scores 0, 5.0★ scores full. Volume is compared with the busiest company for this job.#2 / 33
Said fairOf customers who rated the price, the share who chose “Great price” or “Reasonable” rather than “Overpriced”.100%

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Miguel3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Nice and instructive

Reasonable priceAdult lessons
JuWan1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Greatest place to learn all you need for driving

Adult lessons
IntelOtaku10 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

This place is amazing! The teachers are very fun and understanding. Very thorough in their process and they take this kind of stuff seriously in their lessons. I've seen many of their cars on the roads and I honestly believe they're worth their namesake.

Great priceAdult lessons
Nana1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

It helped me learn more about the road and how to manuver through it

Reasonable priceAdult lessons
your_man_211 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

it really is the Best Driving school love all you guys

Great priceAdult lessons
Bah1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

This was the best driving class I’ve had.Teachers were so friendly and funny

Great priceAdult lessons
Jessica7 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · a month ago★★★★★

Thank you. Ms. Shameka, Mr. Gus and Mr. Washington for all help, extra work and dedication throughout this experience.

Great priceAdult lessons
Trell1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

Learned a lot, and helped improve my driving & get my license

Reasonable priceAdult lessons
Donovan1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Great instructors that teach you in a way that helps you really absorb the information they're teaching you. Highly recommend doing your driving education here.

Reasonable pricePrivate lessonsAdult lessons
Nick1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Excellent teacher, made class interesting and fun while learning!

Reasonable priceTeen classesAdult lessons
Josiah1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Very helpful and worth it

Reasonable priceTeen classesAdult lessons
act1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

A high energy academy with well notes to take and learn from, i enjoyed Mr washington as my teacher!

Reasonable priceTeen classesAdult lessons
Nicole1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

I had a great experience at the Best Driving Academy the instructors are great. Giving thorough explanations and keeping you well engaged. Mr Dusty is very patient and makes you feel relaxed and confident going at the student's pace. They are very involved in the success of their students going out of their way to…

Great pricePrivate lessonsAdult lessons
Sylvia4 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · Edited 2 months ago★★★★★

I love this academy! They are professional, thorough, friendly, and patient 😀 . I will continue sending my sons and daughters through their program.

Reasonable pricePrivate lessonsAdult lessons
Aarielle1 reviewTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Truly made driving so much easier, shoutout to Best Driving academy!!

Reasonable priceTeen classesAdult lessons
Ava2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Enjoyed the class and learned a lot

Reasonable priceTeen classesAdult lessons
Teyeb2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

I really enjoyed the 3-hour Roadway Safety course at Best Driving Academy. The lessons were simple, clear, and easy to follow, and I learned a lot of useful tips for driving safely. Great experience overall, and I would definitely recommend it.

Reasonable pricePrivate lessonsTeen classesAdult lessons
Jadon2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 2 months ago★★★★★

Thank you Mr. Washington, Ms. Washington, Mr. Gust and all those at Best Driving Academy for helping me with my journey. I wish all of you the best in future endeavors. May God bless you.

Reasonable pricePrivate lessonsAdult lessons
Natalie3 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

I enjoyed taking the Best Driving Academy course, this was a wonderful class experience.

Adult lessons
soularex2 reviewsTotal number of Google reviews this person has written across all businesses on Google Maps (not just this one). More reviews usually means a more experienced, trustworthy reviewer. · 3 months ago★★★★★

The whole process nice and straight forward, the teachers in both the classroom and the behind the wheel instructions were great and took their time with each student if needed.

Reasonable priceAdult lessons

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