Update: After sharing my honest experience, I received a threatening email from the owner demanding…read morethat I remove my review and photos, and threatening legal action. For the record, my photos were taken from the public sidewalk during posted business hours when the office was closed, not from inside. Everything I shared in my review was true and based on my direct experience as a paying customer. I will not be intimidated into silence. I am not asking for a handout -- only for fairness: either provide the six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction my child needs, or refund the money so she can complete her training elsewhere. The fact that the owner is threatening customers instead of resolving concerns only reinforces the pattern already visible in the many other one-star reviews.

He rude speak rudely and his whole demeanor will throw you off like u bothering him or like he…read moredoing something for you for free. trying to give the brother benefit of the doubt but please don't waste your money or time. learning how to drive its very serious and people got the courage and money to get their license and you get this rude old man wasting your time and money. he need to retire someone need to close him down. He need to simply be reported. i dont like giving reviews but no way everyone needs to be aware. it's true and it needs to be told SAVE YOUR HARD EARN MONEY. Send your young kids to someone that will be helpful respectful and interested in teaching safe driving.

So far so good. A bit pricey though. Instructor was firm, but reasonable. Hoping my wife can learn…read morethis time.

I cannot recommend this driving school. The instruction from the beginning has been confusing. My…read moredaughters behind the wheel has been canceled 4 times with limited availability to reschedule.

Had an absolutely great experience here. Everything was very organized and easy to schedule. My…read moredaughter actually enjoyed the classes and really benefitted from the one on one lessons. I ended up adding extra one on one lessons because my daughter is a nervous driver. It was great how he picks up from your house for lessons and how Brian gives the final road test. He's a great teacher , highly recommended

I took a class with Eddy and he is fantastic! He is super zen, explains things with drawings and…read morevisuals and it is just a great teacher. I was super nervous and I ended up feeling exciting about my driving. Highly recommended.

tl,dr: Let my driver's license expire, needed a new one, plus a car to use for the driving test…read more Nova Driving School was fantastic. I moved back to Chicago after 14 years in SF and finally needed to get my license again, mainly so I could help my aging folks in Southern Indiana if I needed to. I don't own a car, and I didn't want to borrow one from friends, so I looked for a driving school that also provides a vehicle for the test. Nova kept coming up in the ads, searches, and on Reddit. But I still needed an instructional permit to drive for the driving test. I went to the downtown DMV, took the written and vision tests, and got my instructional permit. I bought Nova's "2HR BTW + ROAD TEST" package on their site, which included 2 hours with an instructor and the use of the car on the day of the DMV. Called a coordinator, and they got me set up for a Friday morning. I'd show up at 6am at the Elston DMV (closest to me), practice the route in their car, then take the driving test. I arrived at the DMV at 6 AM, where I met an instructor named Jamie. He provided an overview of the driving test, explaining what the examiners look for and what questions they might ask. After that, we switched sides, and I got behind the wheel for the first time in 20 years. I was relieved to find that everything came back to me. Jamie took me through the two variations of the route used for the test. The route was very short, consisting of about four to five turns. There was no parallel parking or interstate driving involved. (Please note that this is specific to the Elston DMV; other branches may have different procedures.) Another student arrived, so we picked him up, and I sat in the back while that student drove the route a few times. Then, two more students joined us, making it three in the back and one in the driver's seat, with the instructor in the front. Each of us drove the route 2-3 times, and we had the opportunity to ask questions. As my appointment time approached, I returned to the front seat and went for another round of the two main route variations. Got into the DMV showing my text confirmation of my appointment. They won't let you enter without revealing either the email or the text proof of your appointment. And this branch doesn't take walk-ins. Stood in the first line to get the paperwork reviewed. I went to the camera line to get a photo, then waited, went to a counter, had everything reviewed, filled out more paperwork, signed more things, went over to pay at the cashier, came back, and got my paperwork for my driving test. Went outside to wait to take the driving test. Note that you can't stay inside the building so dress warm if it's winter. The other guys had less complicated paperwork, so one was in line for the driving test. The other one was in front of me. Then I was next. But this is mixed in with all the different people taking the written test. I waited an hour for the car to come back from the other guy and then got in. The instructor drove me around to the back parking lot. He stepped out, I took the driver's side, and got in line, the line of cars. I waited about 40 minutes in the car in line to get my assigned examiner. They had about 4-5 working that day across 3 lines of vehicles. I was finally at the front; the examiner who was the same woman who had helped me with the paperwork got in. We went exactly the route that Nova had reviewed with me several times. At the end, you have to park in a wide test parking space, then after that you park in angled parking with the rest of the other cars, with completed driving tests, but awaiting results. I choked on the question about which way your wheels point if you are facing uphill/downhill, and which side of the road you are on. Overthinking myself. But still passed thankfully. Examiner gets up, out, and leaves, and goes on to another driving test. 10 minutes later, another person comes out with my temporary driver's license and hands it to me, and I'm done. The real one arrives in 2-3 weeks. The $245 fee was definitely worth it for having a car provided, receiving two hours of driving experience on the exact test routes, and having them handle the appointment scheduling. And Jamie the instructor was clear, patient, and at ease in explaining and repeating all things we needed to keep in mind. I procrastinated on this for a long time and felt foolish when I realized how simple and straightforward the process was. If you're in a similar situation, make getting a new driver's license one of your goals for 2026 and call Nova.

Do not book driving lessons with this company. They do not disclose that it is nearly impossible to…read morebook times to take your classes until after you have purchased the package. They are rude unhelpful.

If you'are looking to obtain your CDL licence look no further. I was skeptical of the low price in…read morethe beginning (I checked 4 different places quoting me anything from $4,000 to $5000), but after couple weeks in the classroom and in the driving field , I knew that they were the real deal. They are hard core, no nonsense school, and If you truly want your CDL you will get it there in no time, and by not paying any of the "astronomical" fees that accompany the other schools. Instructors like Yuri, as well as the owners, (Mohammad), and support staff , Silvia, have simplify the learning process to a 3rd grade material study that anybody can understand, comprehend, memorize, process, and use to their benefit. Don t get me wrong. There are is lots of material to study and go over and 6 different tests to take. But If you cannot make it, it's not them, its you. They will make you feel like a million dollar man or woman, and with a CDL license on the top of that. You just got to listen to them, follow their directions, ask questions and you will get what you're striving for. There is going to be lots of stress, and lots of times questioning your self and if you can make it to the end of the program, but just stick with the program, and you will be one of the next amazing, hard working, and proud Truck Driver Veterans . To all Bulldog CDL Driving School staff , thank you all for your professionalism, and your patience . Good Luck to all the new guys and girls!

This school was every bit of amazing! They are very helpful…read moreand knowledgeable and is determined to make sure you pass. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking to get their class A license

BEWARE - SCAM ALERT Selene is a scammer. She took advantage…read moreof my disability and scammed me out of my money. She promised to help me get my license, but after I paid her, she disappeared and blocked both me and my family. Sadly, I'm not the only person she's done this to. Please be careful before trusting her or giving her any money. If there was a 0 star option I would! Shame on you!

I took my father so he can get help to study the written test in Spanish. At first Selene was very…read morehelpful but soon health problems came about for her but we did understand. We only made it to 8 visits because she wouldn't show up or communicate when she would be in or not. She did say to us will finish her service with my senior father but only took the money and didn't follow through. I called, texted her and no answer just blew us off! I went last week to visit office and it's empty so I guess she closed shop because there was no call or signage letting her customers know what's going on! Not the way to run a business!!

By far the best driving school around the windy city period! The instructor was super chill and…read morefriendly never got nervous and I passed and got my license. I recommend that if you need or are interested in learning how to drive go see them they will help you out they do not mess around when it comes to safety and they will be there from start to finish.

I would really like to thank everyone at Ideal driving school. My instructor, thank you for being…read morepatient and for keeping it real with me, your the absolute BEST. I passed today and I owe it all to you. I highly recommend them. If I had to do it again I wouldn't think twice which school to choose because this is the place to go. I will be recommending my family and friends. Thank you.

I just watched the state test video on Ride Chicago's YouTube channel in preparation for Day 2 of…read morethe basic motorcycle training class. Day 1 was fantastic. This was my very first time on a motorcycle. Henry and Natalie are great instructors. Sure, they know how to ride and instruct on skills. What they are really good at is developing relationships to aid in instruction. They learn your name, encourage and provide guidance in a way that keeps your head in the game. I highly recommend Ride Chicago.

haven't used their services but I tried to get some information regarding their classes using the…read morecontact form in their website and also via email but did not receive any response. so I guess not so good customer service?

I went to this school, the teacher never gave me my certificate even though my school paid $2,000…read more I have PROOF of her not responding to my messages after requesting to retrieve my belongings. She constantly ignored me, until I called off a different #. We set a day and time but she stood me up. I learned nails on my own not by her DO NOT GO HERE.

I went to this horrible school sadly. If I could give zero starts I would. I went to this "nail…read moreschool" and learned nothing from the teacher. She calls herself a nail tech but cuts our cuticle don't know how to use nail polish and you learn more from the students. She had her ex boyfriend from high school come in to the school during school hours and I was there. Then her husband showed up. Talk about unprofessional let's not say that every time she goes to the bathroom she coughs and comes out smelling like joint. Looks like she is always under the influence of drugs. So if you want to waste your time and money go to this school. I finished school and learned nothing had to pay more money to learn nails outside this school. So disappointed that people are here acting like they can teach someone how to do nails when themselves don't know how to do nails. Then recently I asked for her help again because I paid my money for school because when she send the application to the state put the wrong one so now I'm fixing her mistakes because she couldn't do her job right ? And this is her response. Yes I'm going to make a story time on instagram, Tik tok and Facebook about the horrible experience with her and the school. Show messages and all. So if google needs me to verify if I went to this horrible school I have my student ID with her signature and the receipt of how much I paid. So yes let's talk about who is the unprofessional.