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Nova Driving School

4.8 ★★★★★ · 359 Google reviews · 24 photos
Driving school · Berwyn, IL

Nova Driving School at a glance

Google reviewers rate Nova Driving School 4.8 out of 5 based on 359 reviews, with the owner responding to 94 percent of them. Positive feedback highlights patient, knowledgeable instructors who help students pass road tests, while some customers praise the curriculum and communication. However, recurring criticisms involve rude customer service, inconsistent information regarding DMV requirements, and unprofessional behavior from specific staff members, including inappropriate comments and poor phone etiquette.

  • Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 359 reviews (91% five-star).
  • Reviews on this page: 359 Google reviews (301 with written comments, 4 with photos).
  • Owner responses: the business replied to 94% of reviews.
  • Most recent review: October 18, 2026.
  • Service: Driving School serving Berwyn, Illinois.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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359 reviews on Google
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Rosa Guerra5 reviews
★★★★★

Gracias por enseñar ami hija a manejar! Buen trato, pacientes y amables muchas gracias 100% recomendados hoy me llamaron para la prueba final de manejo y estamos muy contentas Gracias Buen trabajo maestros.

Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Comprendemos la importancia de poder programar las sesiones de práctica de manejo de su hija de manera oportuna. Sin embargo, en este momento, no logramos localizar ninguna cuenta basándonos únicamente en la información proporcionada en esta reseña. Nos gustaría aclarar que nuestra escuela, de hecho, gestiona y procesa las solicitudes de programación en función de la disponibilidad existente. Ocasionalmente, es posible que las llamadas no sean respondidas de inmediato debido al alto volumen de llamadas y de estudiantes que atendemos a diario. Esto no significa que la escuela carezca de profesionalismo ni que estemos ignorando a nuestros estudiantes. Además, las sesiones prácticas de manejo dependen de la disponibilidad de instructores, de los horarios y de las rutas asignadas; por lo tanto, el proceso de programación puede tomar cierto tiempo, especialmente durante periodos de alta demanda. Le solicitamos amablemente que se comunique directamente con nuestra oficina al 773-489-2712 —de lunes a viernes, de 7:00 a. m. a 7:00 p. m., o sábados y domingos, de 9:00 a. m. a 6:00 p. m.— para que podamos localizar su cuenta y ayudarle a programar las prácticas de manejo de su hija a la mayor brevedad posible.

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Mark SnyderLocal Guide · 25 reviews
★★★★★

A car with a Nova driving school sticker parked 1 ft from my driver door. Its impossible for anyone to get in. Maybe they need to teach them to be better drivers.

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Arnol Cuz1 review
★★★★★

Ya tengo mi licencia gracias a nova driving school a hora estoy muy feliz por mi licencia y nova me ayudaron mucho gracias a ellos etc.

Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

Agradecemos sus comentarios y nos complace que nuestro servicio haya destacado. Gracias por reconocer nuestros esfuerzos de atención al cliente. ¡Gracias por elegir NOva!

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Diana Altwal9 reviews
★★★★★

"Sebastian" Best driving instructor ever! He's so patient and always makes you feel good, even when you mess up. He turns every lesson into a confidence boost and genuinely cares about his students. Thanks to him, I actually enjoyed learning to drive. Highly recommend to book with Sebastian

  • Price assessment: Great price
  • Services: Private lessons
Response from the owner · 3 weeks ago

We’re pleased to hear you had a positive experience with our services, Diana! We are thankful for your recognition and proud of our team’s dedication.

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Mahnoor Shafi3 reviews
★★★★★

Christian Banuelos is the absolute best instructor! He was incredibly kind, patient, and an amazing teacher. I learnt so much in one lesson and really feel confident. He is such a wonderful person and I had a great experience with him!

  • Services: Adult lessons
Response from the owner · 2 months ago

HI Mahnoor! We’re happy to know you had a great experience with your Christian. Thank you for choosing Nova Driving School. Your positive review is greatly appreciated.

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Sindymarleni Tux ico1 review
★★★★★

Muy buena experiencia el instructor se portó muy bien

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Nos alegra saber que nuestro servicio de atención al cliente cumplió con sus expectativas. Estamos realmente orgullosos de nuestro equipo y agradecidos por su reconocimiento.

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Sze Lin Pang8 reviews
★★★★★

Very poor customer service. Different agents will tell you different things about what documents are required at the DMV. They have no clue. Just go to the DMV's website yourself instead of letting them confuse you. None of the customer service agents seem to have working headsets, the quality of audio when you call them is atrocious, if they even pick up the phone. One may as well not bother. I went with a different driving school that was more expensive because at least they answer the phone and you can hear them speaking.

Response from the owner · 2 months ago

Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. Nova Driving School strives to provide accurate information regarding driver's license requirements and DMV procedures. However, it is important to note that document requirements are established solely by the Illinois Secretary of State and may vary depending on an applicant's age, immigration status, residency, license classification, or the specific services being requested. Additionally, the Secretary of State periodically updates its requirements without prior notice to driving schools. For this reason, while our representatives make every effort to provide accurate guidance based on the information available, we always encourage students to verify the most current requirements directly with the Illinois Secretary of State before visiting a DMV facility. This recommendation is intended to ensure that customers receive the most up-to-date information available. Our customer service team follows standardized training materials and internal procedures, and we continuously review our coaching and quality assurance processes to improve consistency across all interactions. Clear communication is extremely important to us. We continually monitor call quality, equipment, and system performance, and we investigate reports of poor audio or connectivity issues whenever they are brought to our attention. With respect to phone availability, our team handles a high volume of calls each day. During peak periods, wait times may be longer than usual, but we also offer support through email, text messaging, and online scheduling to ensure customers have multiple ways to reach us. We genuinely appreciate your feedback. It helps us continue improving our training, communication, and customer service processes. We wish you success with your driving education and thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.

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saiyan DNALocal Guide · 23 reviews
★★★★★

Amazing customer service even after I made a mistake.

  • Price assessment: Reasonable price
  • Services: Private lessons, Adult lessons
Response from the owner · 3 months ago

Your recognition is truly appreciated. We are proud of our staff and thankful for your kind feedback.

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Josephine DeFries7 reviews
★★★★★

Possibly the worst customer service in the City. They will charge you $60 for cancellation (over a holiday weekend) but reschedule a lesson at their convenience last minute and expect the customer to accommodate. The service representatives are rude. The driving instructor repetitively makes racist comments. I do not recommend.

  • Price assessment: Overpriced
  • Services: Teen classes
Response from the owner · 4 months ago

Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take all customer concerns seriously. At this time, we are unable to locate an account matching the information provided in this review. We encourage you to contact our office directly so we can investigate the matter and review any records associated with your lessons. Regarding our cancellation policy, all students are informed of our scheduling and cancellation terms at the time of enrollment. These policies are applied consistently to all customers to ensure fairness and to accommodate the scheduling commitments of our instructors. On rare occasions, lessons may need to be rescheduled due to circumstances beyond our control, such as instructor illness, vehicle issues, weather conditions, or other unforeseen operational matters. When this occurs, we make every effort to notify affected students promptly and arrange a mutually acceptable alternative appointment. We are also concerned by the allegation of rude customer service and racist comments. Nova Driving School is proud to employ individuals from diverse backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures, and life experiences. We maintain a strict policy against discrimination, harassment, and inappropriate conduct of any kind. Racism has no place in our organization, and we have never tolerated such behavior from any member of our team. Had such a concern been brought to our attention, it would have been investigated immediately. Our mission has always been to provide professional, respectful, and high-quality driver education to every student regardless of race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender, or background. We welcome the opportunity to discuss your concerns directly and review any specific details that would allow us to conduct a thorough investigation. Thank you for your feedback.

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Yana Zhang6 reviews
★★★★★

Had my driving classes with Tony Delgado before taking my riders test, passed on the first attempt. Great experience with Tony - a very friendly, understanding and patient instructor!

  • Services: Private lessons, Adult lessons
Response from the owner · a year ago

Thank you for the opportunity to teach you how to drive Yana! We also want to thank you for taking the time to share your thoughtful review and feedback for Anthony. We appreciate your trust. Thank you for choosing Nova!

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