This driving school is teaching drivers that it's okay to hit a car and drive off. The owner who…read moretold us that he has been doing this for 40 years was the instructor. The student hit our car and when we we out to investigate the owner wouldn't get out the car to check the damage. He kept insisting that he didn't hit our car inspite the loud noise and camera footage. License plate number v91956. Had to leave one star to post.

Best driving school ever, I took 10 lessons with them (with no prior driving experience and no…read moredriving in between these lessons) and passed my drivers test on the first try! Adelino and Sean are super kind and great instructors. They even called every morning to make sure I remembered I had driving lessons on that day. They are always very calm, even when I accidentally pressed the gas super hard instead of the brakes (oops!), Couldn't recommend them enough. A++++++++

This business is not trust worthy please look elsewhere. They will scam you out of your time and…read moremoney. They have no decency flexibility or thought for their customers. They also inflate their prices; Especially their road test option, in which they charge you as though they're doing a road test but they just hire an examiner from the RMV which you can do yourself for far less. They will show up at a time that doesn't match the schedule you picked, wait 5 minutes and then call to tell you they're leaving instead of communicating they're outside or. So if you would like to pay nearly 200 dollars per session for someone to scam you be their guest because they won't be refunding you no matter what mistakes they make. The first thing they'll do when they see this review is respond to it faster than they have ever responded to any emails their clients have sent them to make up random information like they have on other reviews because that's what bad businesses will do to keep scams going.

Absolutely horrible customer service. DO NOT book your classes here. They are going to steal your…read moremoney because they won't prepare you at all. If you have a weekend scheduled road test with them prepare to wait up to 5 hours as they are so unprofessional that is how long they made people wait on previous road tests. If you have concerns about the way they do things do not waste your time calling as they will hang up on your face simply because they don't want to hear the truth. They don't even have the decency to apologize when they are wrong.. HORRIBLE.

This is an update 4 years later as Child #2 is working on getting drivers license. my love for…read moreNorth Quincy Auto Academy is 10 stars - if that were an option. Child #2 had driving hours left to do during phased Covid reopening and the school has done an outstanding job getting thru the backlog of students. NQAA has been super impressive in communicating with us and really helped my child to ensure they understand good driving techniques. NQAA.

I had Chase as my driving instructor most of the driving hours, he was low-key chill. One of the…read moremost underrated instructors yet. I recommend him if you're trying to get your hours done. Mr Green as my Drivers ED teacher was low-key top tier. Shoutout to Mr Cai for answering my emails so quickly. (Holy glaze) Anyways let's cut to the chase (no pun intended), on the day of the road test, Joey reminds you about the hand signals, what to do when you parked, etc. I passed my permit test and my road test first try. Make sure you participate and lock in during Drivers ED too. Don't get caught lacking on reading the drivers manual. Overall, earning the JOL was definitely worth it.

Highly recommend Lucien. He's a very good teacher who taught a complete novice. He' has never…read moremissed a lesson, always shows up on time and is a very good man. Thanks Lucien.

Lucien has many positive reviews, so I think his teaching style clearly works well for some…read morestudents--it just didn't work for me. I'm not trying to criticize his technique as a whole, but I do want others to have a clear sense of what to expect. Booking a session was quick and easy, and I was able to get an appointment the very next day, which I really appreciated. I understand that driving instructors sometimes need to be curt and direct for safety reasons. However, I think the type of feedback also needs to match the situation and the student's experience level. For me, the lesson felt like an hour of being yelled at. I was constantly aware that I was doing something wrong, but not always what I had done wrong or how to fix it. My impression was that Lucien overestimated my prior driving experience. This could likely have been resolved by taking a few moments to pause, talk through what we were about to do, and ask whether I had done it before. When I asked questions, Lucien was willing to demonstrate, but many of his instructions weren't clear to me, and his tone made me feel as though I was being scolded, even if that wasn't his intention. If I made the same mistake multiple times, that suggested I didn't understand something, not that I wasn't trying. Instead, he seemed frustrated that I didn't get it immediately and would tell me I was doing it wrong without giving concrete, descriptive feedback about how to correct it. For example, when I was practicing turning, he would yell that I was doing it wrong and grab the wheel, which didn't help me understand what I needed to change. It would have been far more helpful to pull over, explain the steps clearly, and then practice on a quiet street where I could try again safely and independently. There were also times when I misunderstood his instructions (for instance, going into the leftmost lane instead of going to the leftmost lane that eventually turns right). His immediate response was to yell that I hadn't listened, rather than clarify what I had misunderstood. This approach felt infantilizing and made me upset and distracted, which wasn't conducive to learning. Pedagogically, it also didn't make much sense to me. I wasn't paying $70 an hour to ignore instructions; if I wasn't following them correctly, it meant something about the instructions wasn't clear. A more helpful response would have been to ask what part I had misunderstood and adjust the explanation so I could succeed next time. Overall, Lucien may be a good fit for students who thrive under very direct and high-pressure instruction, are very good at articulating the specific skills that they already have and are hoping to gain, and are better at interpreting his feedback. For others, his style may be stressful and difficult to learn from.

I can't say enough wonderful things about this driving school in Boston! Having to decide on a…read moredriving school, sight unseen, was a bit nerve wrecking but trusted the good reviews and I have to say we are so pleasantly surprised and I would definitely recommend them to all our family and friends who need a good school in Boston. The customer service rep. Sarina is so helpful and patient with answering all our questions, and even went further with giving us step by step instructions on how to set up road test. The driving instructors we had were all very patient and makes the learner feel calm. They are great to timely scheduling and on top of their process.

From the owner: About Us American Driving Institute, located in Boston,…read moreMassachusetts, offers professional driving school. We offer proper driving classes on all of the outlines set forth by the Registry of Motor Vehicles. This training provides safety on the roads while driving your vehicle. We also offer classroom sessions that strengthen confidence and driving abilities. When you leave our academy, you will have mastered the basics of driving and safety laws. We also come and pick you up and drop you off for free. However, for your convenience, there is also public transportation located near our school for enrolled students. We provide instruction on safety and driving classes to individuals age 16 and up. Our school features a small classroom setting that allows students to receive more personalized attention from our patient, friendly staff. Red SUV Between all of our instructors, we have more than 20 years of experience working with teens and new and not-so-new drivers. Our company has what it takes to properly instruct classes on safety and defensive driving. In addition, extra attention is given to nervous drivers. Safety is a priority when operating a vehicle, so always be sure to buckle up!

I recently contacted Victory Driving School to schedule driving practice with my valid Azerbaijani…read moredriver's license, which includes a full English translation on the back. Despite Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 90, Section 10 clearly stating that foreign license holders can legally drive in the state for up to one year with a proper translation, the school rejected my application citing Appendix C from the RMV -- which only applies to license conversion, not to the legality of driving as a recent arrival. I have been in the U.S. for just 4 months, well within the 6-month window confirmed by the RMV for driving on a foreign license. I explained this to the school, but they were unwilling to acknowledge the legal difference. I found their approach dismissive and poorly informed of state law. It's unfortunate to see a driving school show such limited understanding of the legal framework they operate within. I do not recommend them to international drivers, especially those who meet all legal requirements but are treated as if they don't.

Instructor Ray is really great. I'm a bit older than the…read moretypical client and was very unfamiliar with driving starting out. I was extremely nervous and freaked out a lot on the road, but Instructor Ray was always very patient and helped me gain confidence. He had a set plan on how we progress each day and he drilled me on all the important aspects on the exam. Passed on my first try with him. My significant other also passed with this school. Highly recommend. The scheduling has also been very easy, and they send you confirmations/reminders the day before. Very friendly staff.

I decided to try again despite my initial lesson and I'm so glad I did. Vladimir, Viktor and Ervin…read moreare compassionate, attentive and informative. Their lessons were worlds apart from my initial lesson. I took 5 lessons with these guys and I got my license this morning! I booked the test through the school and it went *chef's kiss* so smooth and stress-free. Shout out to the receptionist as well for being super informative about what to expect/bring for the test. This rating would be 5 stars if not for my initial experience. My advice to potential students - and this honestly goes against my own ethos: if you're not vibing with one of the instructors, try another! Though a business really only gets one chance to make a first impression - there are some really good instructors at this school. Don't let one experience stop you from your endgame.

Inconsistent, Unprofessional, and Ultimately a Waste of Time & Money…read more I am writing this review on behalf of my father, a retired military Veteran from India, who just completed 7 lessons with Brookline Driving School. Unfortunately, his experience was overwhelmingly disappointing and I would strongly advise you to look elsewhere. Our primary issue was the complete lack of consistency between instructors. He had at least three different teachers, primarily switching between Ervin and Vitaly. While Ervin was patient and seemed to genuinely enjoy teaching, the same cannot be said for his counterpart. Vitaly was, frankly, obnoxious. He lacked basic respect for his students, was often loud and visibly frustrated, creating an environment where my father felt intimidated and unable to ask questions. If you don't have the patience for this job, why are you in it? To make matters worse, he made uncalled-for and stereotypical "jokes" about Indians being bad drivers, which was completely unprofessional and offensive. The biggest practical problem arose from this inconsistency. Ervin and Vitaly taught completely different techniques for parallel parking. One would say to do it one way, and the next lesson, the other would contradict it. This constant change in instruction confused my father daily and shattered his confidence. The culmination of this failure was on his road test. He failed specifically because of the parallel parking maneuver. The conflicting advice from his own instructors left him unsure of the correct method, leading to a critical error. I hold Brookline Driving School 100% responsible for this. We are cutting our losses and heeding our neighbors' recommendation to try Waltham Driving School instead. Save your time, your money, and your sanity--go somewhere else. This school is unorganized and employs instructors who are not aligned, with at least one who lacks the basic demeanor required to teach.

I'm going to be be the first one to call this place out on their false advertising! Driving school?…read moreHa! This place sells miracles! I have always been Terrified (with a capital T, mind you) of driving and got my permit a good five times before actually taking the plunge. Do that math. That's 10+ years! I researched driving schools in my area and happened upon QADS. I was skeptical because that's just my nature and my confidence was in the dumps, but I figured ONE LESSON WOULDN'T HURT ME. Hopefully. At least not too much. I'm so glad I did. My first time behind the wheel, Andrea was very patient with me and gave me tips. She was also very friendly and made me feel at ease, which was very important because let's not forget that Terrified bit. As I got more and more comfortable behind the wheel with both Andrea and Ray, my confidence level was given a boost. Then came the actual road test. Yeah, I figured that would come eventually. These instructors know the ins and outs of the road test and will prepare you to the best of their ability. Oh, and they're not shy to let you know whether you are ready or not. Why would you want to waste your money? You just have to trust them. I was soooo nervous the day of my test and Ray assured me I would be fine. The kicker was the car full of students just before me who had all failed (from another school, of course). I passed on the first try and was completely stunned, to tell you the truth. I never thought it would have been possible. Look, I got my license in December. It is now May. I suppose I waited to write the review just to make sure it would stick LOL. I am ever-grateful to QADS. I highly recommend them to anyone who is overly anxious and/or nervous. I would imagine they are a great resource for younger drivers as well. Their prices are very reasonable and staff are caring as all hell. Can I say that? Also, does anyone take lessons AFTER they've already gotten their license? I kinda just wanna hang out. :)

The classroom was pretty dated, but the instructors definitely care about people passing the road…read moretest and actually becoming safe, careful drivers. They patiently go through most of what you need to know as a new driver, and they are nice people that won't stress you out or be too strict on you.

A few years back I took two 1hr lessons and then took the driving test. I'm not particularly bright…read morebut I passed without issue because of a few key tips my instructor gave me. Now my wife just passed her test first time after a handful of lessons. I look forward to sending my daughter here in 10 years when she starts driving.

I sticked with ONE instructor the whole time because he is amazing and his name is LOUIS. HE'S THE…read moreBEST. He's not mean, but he's super honest with his comments. It does kind suck that they don't take cards, but it's also CHEAPER than most schools too. The there are two female receptionists that rotate. One of them is kind of super mean and the other one is really nice. But overall they helped me with all the test stuff and got me scheduled and organized and always called to remind me things.

This is a review of the student massage services at Jupiter. They allow booking online to reserve…read moreahead and it's cash only, no tip. The massages are truly amazing and I've gone back 2x in 2 weeks, bringing a friend the second time who also had an amazing massage! Hair and nails are walk in from 10-2, so it's more of a hit or miss with regards to timing.

My name is Patcharaporn Pochaithong I'm currently 20 years old. During my time at Jupiter beauty…read moreAcademy in Dorchester, Ma while studying massage therapy to get my license from September 6, 2022-May 1, 2023. I experienced sexual harassment by the massage therapy instructor of the program. It affected me mentally and physically throughout the program. Most of the students and staff knew this information and we felt very uncomfortable. The school facilities received the information about the assault and proceeded to bring me into a group meeting with the harasser (massage instructor) and the rest of the victims which was very nerve-wrecking. Then they proceeded to do nothing with this information except tell students to have more than one person in the room when the teacher wants to teach something or when massaging the teacher. I went to the police to make a report but they said the instructor have the right to say no to an investigation but it would be more beneficial for me if the rest of the victims also shared their experiences in a report, but my most of my classmates were Thai without a green card, or in process if obtaining one and don't want problems, even though the police and I reassured them that it isn't a problem. I have no one to support me because the other victims/ my friends from massage therapy class won't report him. I have no choice but to finish the whole entire program with the feeling of depression, and being stared down upon.