Best school in the area! Very polite, always answer and return phone calls, very helpful in…read morescheduling or rescheduling driving lessons.Driving instructor Garry very knowledgeable, patient, excellent teaching skills! Thank you so much!

I made sure Ed was my instructor as much as possible! He was the best instructor and made sure I…read morelearned a lot and was very well prepared for my test! He's very calm and very fun to drive with. Definitely recommend.

I just got my license today, and I can 100% owe it to The Next Street! They really live up to their…read morename as the best driving school in Connecticut. From start to finish, everything was smooth and super helpful. Shoutout to my Zoom class instructor, Crystal -- she was incredibly informative and made the lessons easy to follow. She broke things down in a way that made sense and helped me feel more confident every step of the way. Major props to my in-car driving instructor, Tyler B. -- hands down one of the best teachers I've had for anything. He kept things real, was super funny and kind, and gave me the best driving techniques, like the 3-line method that helped me kill it on the road and especially with parking. Tyler made learning to drive way less stressful and way more chill, and I'm really grateful for his guidance. Communication and scheduling were smooth, and the school even let me use one of their cars for the DMV test, which made the whole process that much easier. Thanks to them, I've officially got my L today!! If you're looking to get your license the right way -- go with The Next Street. You won't regret it.

I just got my driver's license today, and I can owe it to Next Street. They are right when they say…read morethey're the best driving school in Connecticut. Their Zoom classes were very informative, communication went smoothly with scheduling, and both of my instructors from this location, Constantine and Jason were very kind, willing to help me out when needed, helping me learn to comfortably take to the roads and highway, and the school was kind enough to even lend me their car to use in my DMV test, and now I've finally got my own license! Thanks again, I definitely can recommend your school to any future aspiring drivers!

Canceled a bunch of classes, no driving courses available for over 4 weeks. They do nothing to help…read morethe situation other than to add you to a wait-list. We paid a lot of money to get my daughter into this school vs others because of the Monday and Wednesday night schedule. She did everything she needed to do, after they cancelled classes and had no availability to get her into the car to drive, she has to wait 2 months to even get her license. No one cared just apologized and put on a wait-list. Terrible. This is my 3rd kid in driving school and this is the worst place I have been to.

Alex Rodriguez was an amazing driving instructor from the Next Street! I have had a lot of anxiety…read moreabout learning how to drive as a 40 year old who moved out of NYC, a place where I just never had to drive or was encouraged to drive. Alex understood this and took me thoroughly through everything it takes to become a safe/ good driver! I'll be booking all my lessons with him as I move toward the goal of getting my license!

My son had Tina....she was great, he's a great driver thanks to her! Definitely reasonable price…read morefor drivers Ed....cheapest I found

great teaching by David and Kim, highly recommend the accelerated course of you can take it , 10/10read more

Terrible. Told me they'd arrive within 10 minutes for a tow. Four hours past and they never showed…read moreup. Wouldn't respond to calls. Wouldn't even talk with AAA dispatch. AAA needs to hire better tow companies.

Located where the old Blockbuster building use to be, I am here to get my real ID today. Yesterday…read moreI wish I had brought in what I needed have to have to get it because there is a bit of a line a head of me here today (staff coming back from lunch? 1 hour wait but seems to be moving along now that someone is attending to the people waiting to get a license) The lady who checked me in was very sweet and seemed to enjoy her job very much, she is also the person who informed me the day before what I needed. None the less being that this is a new location it is very clean with comfortable couches and chairs. The mens room has a unique sink where it has the soap dispenser, faucet, and hand dryer all in one. There is a classroom as you walk in to the right where you can see all the next batch of young drivers learning the rules of the road, whether they follow them is another story I am sure I will be checking in here down the road when I plan a trip down south. Looking forward to avoiding the dmv lines going forward too. If you find yourself having to wait go to Pizza Palace right next door and order some grub. Cash only, but the food is delicious!!! This was my spot when I lived down the road. Check out my review.

Easily the worst driving school out there. Slowly scheduling the on-road driving lessons is a…read morenightmare that takes months; you'll think you have inherited a second job, and a bad one. Their driving instructors are an utter shambling mess; one driving instructor had my teen drive to and park at her house so she could go inside and fix herself a hotdog to eat as they drove around. Thank you, very instructive. Choose any other driving school in the valley. Literally: anything else. EDIT: Note that the reply under this review suggests that it is "selfish" to want to "fast-track" a student to a reasonable amount of time. Not so! This is a business that charges money; Nichols refuses to hire more instructors because it would cost them money. Don't be fooled, go other places, there are many better options.

i recommend this driving school.. they really work with you. no judgement at all. i am 41 years old…read moreand i just got my license 20 years after trying the 1st time. i failed because i knew nothing on how to do a 3 point turn or parallel parking.. ill say i understand and can give you full detail instructions on how to do so now. i will say i am grateful i choose here for my driving lessons. i give a A++++++++... trust me it is worth the time, the distance and what many worry about, is cost. GOOD LUCK ALL........ THANK YOU AGAING for giving me faith in myself..

I enrolled my teenage son for the full course at Atlas Driving School in West Hartford. As a parent…read morewho believes in giving my child a safe and top-notch driver's education, the instructors and staff exceeded my expectations. Melissa is very attentive and always follows up, ensuring that all in-class sessions are confirmed and that the 2-hour hands-on driving appointments are convenient. Khan was my son's instructor. He is calm, patient, informative, safe, and always early. He knows how to handle a teenager and answers all questions with professionalism and courtesy. My son has anxiety; however, Khan's demeanor and etiquette always set the tone for a pleasant instruction behind the wheel. I am so pleased that my son was under his tutelage, as he now has greater confidence and awareness. I wholeheartedly recommend Khan and The Atlas Driving School without reservation to teach anyone interested in being a confident driver and learning the rules of the road. Update: My son passed his road test on 12/26/2025 with flying colors. He received a perfect score. I am assured that my son is a safe and trustworthy driver. I told you this school was great!!!

Completely disappointed in this driving school. We had a drivers test scheduled in the morning, and…read morethe DMV already instructs you to arrive at least 15 minutes before your appointment. This driving school informed us that they would arrive at the Wethersfield DMV to the dmv at 8:45 AM. The person delivering the car arrived LATE. WE arrived a whole hour early sitting in the parking, practiced, and waited patiently. We called the phone number provided MULTIPLE times and it went straight to voicemail. Not one single call back to reassure us that they would be arriving shortly or they were late. And lo and behold THEY SHOW UP in a car that was different from what my driver practiced in. Had the delivery person came earlier, that would've eased our worries by thousand. You can imagine that for a driver it's already very nerve wracking to take a drivers test for the first time in a new location. If you tell the student that the driver will arrive with the car at a certain time, the VERY least you can do is ARRIVE on time. That way the driver is given adequate amount of time to adjust the seat and mirrors to their liking. Or GIVE the student a call back! The man who delivered the car late, had the seat AND the wheel low and didn't care to tell my driver how to adjust the wheel. After the test, I told him I was quite displeased in him arriving after the time they told us. And he said he got the car in west Hartford and brought the car that they gave him. MIND YOU the DMV is 15 minutes away. If we PAID money for you to provide the vehicle, YOU should be getting to the dmv on time. You're a business and providing a service, DO YOUR JOB! What a shame! Prepare to work with people who well over charge! $700 dollars down the fucking drain. Interesting how much the school charges for 30 minute lessons and the so called quality cars they have you drive in. Do yourself a favor and work with NEXT STREET DRIVING SCHOOL. I worked with them in Danbury and had an excellent, non-anxiety inducing experience. Funnily enough, the car my driver practiced with passed US AS WE WERE LEAVING. The man who delivered the car tried calling us back. Do fucking better!

I do NOT recommend this driving school. My son has been in the program since February, and we are…read morenow in April and still stuck because I cannot complete the required 2-hour parent class. They only offer the class once a month, and when they send the Zoom link, they don't even let you into the session. This is completely unprofessional and has delayed my son's ability to move forward. If you value your time and want a smooth process, go somewhere else.

Danielle was my instructor, and she was the best instructor I could ask for. She made sure you were…read morerelaxed and ready for the road test while giving good constructive criticism when needed. She's also just a really nice person, and it feels more like you're driving with a good friend. Unforgettable experience!

I have been taking my driving lessons with them and they exceptional. They are all fantastic and…read moreare very accommodating. I am much older. Everyone is Soo amazing including Laura and David the driving instructions are fantastic and are very patient with me. I will recommend them 100%

This place passed a friend of mine who cannot drive at all she is a danger to herself and everyone…read moreelse on the road she barley knows road rules and should not have a license the on roads did nothing to teach or help her she gave them a sad look and they passed her I urge parents and everyone else to stay away if they want to learn how to actually drive without getting in 3 accidents a year.