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%92+50.2Reliability 24%91+22.1Value 14%100+14.1Replies to reviews 7%18+1.3Craft & service penalty98−0.2Momentum penalty70−3Experts Score= 84Grade A: A = 80+, B = 60–79, C = 40–59, D = 20–39. Needs 10+ reviews.84SCORESouthern Maryland 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. · #26Position by Experts Score among all companies we track in this category. of 57 driving schools · 4.9★ from 1,103 Google reviews
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Customers hired Southern Maryland Driving Academy for 3 kinds of job.
Southern Maryland Driving Academy for teen classes
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Mr Bill was a fantastic teacher and kept us (and yes, I mean us!!) so engaged with everything we were learning.
Mr bill was fantastic
Mr Bill is a great instructor!
Taking it online with Ms. Tracy was great and I can definitely say I learned a lot. I would 100% recommend.
My daughter did the virtual lessons. It was a good learning environment and Ms. Tracy was very nice and made things fun. I would recommend!
Mr Bill is a riot. I've had to take drivers ed twice (long story) and this class was much more memorable and engaging than the one I took before. The only thing for me personally was how severe some of the real footage was and showing the aftermath of what happened to the drivers. There wasn't really a warning for when we would see blood.
Mr Bill is cool
Ms. Tracy made the online class very fun and interesting
The lessons were fun and easy to understand, I loved the nicknames he gave us. We had a lot of laughter and all of us passed the final exam easily. Thanks Mr Bill! – Marcel (August 2026 Class)
Mr. Bill is a cool teacher
Very entertaining class with MR.bill he kept it chill while keeping seriousness of driving
Mr. Bill did an amazing job. The class fun, and made easy. 10/10
Update — August 22, 2026: The owner contacted me after this review and we discussed what happened. In fairness, there was a period after my August 2025 email when I could have followed up more proactively about scheduling. However, I still believe communication and follow-through from the business could have been…
Extremely Frustrating Experience — More Than a Year and Still No Behind-the-Wheel Training I paid $370 last summer (2025) for my son to complete Driver’s Education with Southern Maryland Driving Academy in Prince Frederick, including both the classroom portion and 6 hours of behind-the-wheel instruction. My son…
Mr. Bill the goat he da best
Had anxiety but Mr bill was actually really with working with me, it's alot of info but he makes if fun and easier to remember it.
Mr. Bill is one great man, learning here was one of the best opportunities in life.
Mr bill is a funny and showed some good videos
I enjoyed the way that Mr. Bill taught the class. It very engaging, enjoyed the way of testing, and was able to retain the information! Definitely recommend!
Mr bill is very funny and I learned a lot.
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| Job | Reviews | Category typical |
|---|---|---|
| Teen classes | 70 | — |
| Adult lessons | 13 | — |
| Private lessons | 3 | — |
