How 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.96SCOREBest 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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Customers hired Best Driving Academy for 3 kinds of job.
Best Driving Academy for private lessons
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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…
quick and efficient (Mr Washington
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.
He did great thnk u
Really chill and cool driving instructors, would recommend. :)
Very straightforward and easy to follow
Great experience. Owner is a down to earth guy. The staff is very reasonable.
Took 4 hours of private driving lessons. I told both instructors, Mr. Gus and Mr. Washington, that I will be doing a lot of highway driving, and they did their best to prepare me. The instructors provided strong feedback during each of the lessons, which has allowed me to gain confidence in my driving abilities. If…
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.
Truly appreciate you and your Company helping us to get our, Young King over this hurdle. We loved each and every effort that you'll provided. We'll definitely recommend your Company to Family & Friends. Mr. O.G. Bam
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…
I love this academy! They are professional, thorough, friendly, and patient 😀 . I will continue sending my sons and daughters through their program.
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.
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.
Very nice instructures making it very easy to learn and a fun environment.
Huge thanks to Best Driving Academy, and a special thanks to Ms. Alicia and Mr. Joe. I had Mr. Joe for the class portion of the program and he was full of vibrant energy each class, making class very engaging and intriguing. Ms. Alicia was my driving instructor for all 2 of my drives that I had back-to-back and she…
Mr. Washington did an excellent job with my son. The school was very accommodating because we were working under a time constraint. They worked with us to meet our timeline. I highly recommend them. We have one more kid who will definitely attend this school when the time comes…. Threewitts family
Thank you.. My child really enjoyed herself. Her instructor was amazing. He was very informative and explained everything that needed to be known for the actual driving test. I will definitely recommend.
Shout out to Mr. Dusty. His instructions were spot on and helped my son pass his road test. Thank you Best Driving Academy! You guys rock!
Best Driving Academy taught invaluable information to all four of our teen drivers. In combination with our practice drives and their classes, all of our new drivers were able to obtain their provisional license on their first attempt. Their instructors are knowledgeable, personable and professional. And the owners are great!
Outstanding program. My children were in the Driving School Program and were successful in getting their Driver's License on their first attempt.
At Best Driving Academy, I had a great experience when it came to be taught different driving lessons. They are organized and are ready to start on time. Specifically, Mr. Joe, made the experience for me great for me. He made sure the class understood everything and that every important lesson is taught. I would…
I had a great experience!!! Mr. and Mrs. Washington are great teachers and learning from them has been a wonderful experience!!
love it here
I had a great experience taking this class. Learning about the different aspects and procedures of driving were very thorough and were easy to learn. The instructors are amazing.
Everyone involved are amazing people and driving with them was lovely. I wish the best for all involved.
Great driving school ! Reasonable priced has payment options and actually sit down with you and make sure you or your child understands what’s being taught. Also is very fun classes and make you look forward to joining.
The staff are very informative and attentive, and they truly take care of what you need. 100%
Mr. Joe was an amazing instructor and made the class fun and engaging! highly recommend
My teen son took drivers ed here & learned sooooo much. I did what I could as a single mom letting him drive & offering my input, but Best Instructors skillfully ensured he knew all the rules of the road & passed his drivers test on the 1st try! #THANKFULMOM💪🏾
From start to finish, our experience with Best Time Driving Academy was nothing short of exceptional. The registration process was smooth and straightforward, and the communication throughout was clear and consistent—whether it was for the classroom instruction or the 6 hours of behind-the-wheel training. My…
Best of the best school. Past my test with a breeze because of there teaching. Guarantee to past with this school
This Driving School is incredible i couldn't have asked for any better service. Both Mr and Mrs. Washington provided me with the tools I needed to succeed. They helped me reach my goal of getting my provisional license so for them and the whole driving school academy I thank you dearly for pouring all your efforts…
Appreciate BEST DRIVING ACADEMY!! If your in the area teens or adults I recommend BEST
Very good people to work with
I came to this driving school after my grandmother told me about it. I didn’t think much of it, it was just any other driving school. I failed my first week after missing 4 days but they worked with me every step of the way to ensure I got my license. It was like everyone there cared just as much as me, if not more…
I had a really good experience with Best Driving Academy. I already knew how to drive because I’m originally from New York, but I wanted to clean up a few things and make sure I was doing everything the right way before my test. My instructor was super patient and easy to talk to, which made the whole experience…
Wonderful company easy to work with. Great experience would definitely refer to friends
About a week ago, I accomplished all of my behind the wheel lessons! I cannot thank Mr. Tim and also Mr. Ken (but he was more of a serious instructor instead haha) for helping me out to be a more confident and safe driver and making sure I wasn’t nervous/uncomfortable at all. I also did the online zoom classes in…
amazing , loved the experience was so fast and easy, love the people
The folks at Best were just that. From the bottom to the top they all exceeded expectations with their courtesy, knowledge base, experience and all around kindness. The driving instructors were clear and concise throughout the process. The owner (Mr. Washington) was an all around nice guy and a pleasure to work…
Great company! They made me feel at home even though I was very nervous. I had my test today and I passed first try!!
Great school! The instructors are very helpful and give practical driving advice you can actually use, along with clear, obtainable information to help you pass your road test when the time comes. I recommend this school 100%, hands down, they truly have your best interest at heart. Shoutout to Mr. Gus and Mr. Tim;…
Mr. Washington and his team are fantastic! Comms and scheduling were super easy, they kept us informed throughout the whole process and were amazing to work with. We traveled from outside the county and would do so again in a heartbeat to work with this company again. Recommend very highly!
Lives up to their name, definitely one if not the best driving schools to go to as they were very helpful, responsible, respectful and do everything they can to make sure you get your license! Definitely recommend!
Best driving academy truly helped me get better at driving in every way possible. They prepare you for real life scenarios behind the wheel and help you prepare for your day to day driving. I can’t thank Best driving academy enough.
My Online class with Mr & Mrs Washington was great they explained everything in good detail. My driver instructor Mr Tim was great he teach ways to make driving easy and show me what to do behind the wheel. After taking the class the next month I went to take my test and I pass on the first try. So I want to give…
great service, i got my license with them🙏🙏. shout out to mrs washington and mr gus!
Excellent driving school! Very professional instructors and great communication. My daughter felt prepared and confident after her lessons. Highly recommend.
Fun class. Great teacher and you learn a lot. Even when you don’t think the class will be fun Mrs. Washington finds some way to make it fun! In person driving lessons are phenomenal, you get one on one time and get to work on what you feel you have a problem on so you feel confident in your driving skills which I…
Quick, easy, very forgiving.
as a former driver, this class was informative and very helpful as a reminder of some things I may not have used regularly in my past
Best Driving Academy did a wonderful job preparing my son for his driver’s license test. After completing their program, he passed on his first try! The instructors were patient, professional, and very supportive. I highly recommend Best Driving Academy to anyone looking for great driving instructions. Thank you Best Driving Academy! Tanya and Chase
this was the best experience thank you for helping me understand the fundamentals in a good way definitely will recommend to all my friends and family also very good environment
This was an amazing experience very easy and well put together
great experience as a student, very interactive classes
Amazing atmosphere and they are really to understand when teaching!! Definitely come here if you need to learn to drive!
What a great driving school! My daughter went there in 2023, my niece in 2024 and my son just completed driving school and is now a licensed driver, November 2025. Mr. Washington and his staff ensure their student's on the road skills are proficient and build their confidence as new drivers. I will always recommend…
Loved this class, Mr and Mrs Washington are the best 10000% recommend !!!!
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| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Teen classes | 396 | — |
| Adult lessons | 123 | — |
| Private lessons | 82 | — |



