I'm in the 8-hour driver improvement course as I type this. The instructor, Kaz, in addition to…read morebeing boring and condescending, keeps leaving the room, during which time I'm typing this. He'll put on a video and when it ends, we have to wait between 5 and 15 minutes for him to come back. This is excruciating. It's like detention. The class started 45 minutes late. Then we spent a full hour on introductions- 20 people going around the room stating their name and why they were here. Then Kaz gave each individual person advice- "get a lawyer" were his words of wisdom for most people. "Drive better" was his response for everyone else. If you're looking to actually learn anything from a driving class, don't come here. If you just want to get the certificate and don't care about your experience, go for it. Kaz is a professional and an expert at colossally wasting people's time. Don't get me wrong. I'm here because I got a speeding ticket and the court mandated that I take a driver improvement class. If this class were offered by the DMV and it was free, then all of this BS would be fine. But AA Driving Academy is a private business that I paid for a product--an 8-hour driving class--and the product is horrible.

The teacher was great! Made a miserable day of learning DMV A little less miserable…read more My biggest concern was the lack of Covid concerns the school had. 2 5' tables had 3 people on them. The school Did not do a good job enforcing face covering. ~30 Students in 1 room. Not sure why there's not an option for an online class

Ali is a good guy Help student same day…read more7- day center open Good staff and free Parking

The previous reviews reflect my experience with Ali as well. He was very flexible with his hours,…read moreand his training with my daughter started the same day I called. He explained the DMV requirements (we had a complication because my daughter was turning 18 shortly, so that had ramifications for Behind the Wheel hours, etc.) and worked with us to arrange a schedule and the soonest possible completion of hours for her to get her license. He is very patient and positive. My daughter thrived under his teaching, and was tackling major highways right away (she had already had some driving hours). We give Ali and his company the highest marks, and heartily recommend him.

I had the honor of training with Mr. Syed Iftikhar (Mr. Safe) at CDL Safe Driving Academy, and I…read morecan confidently say he is the best CDL instructor out there. His teaching style is clear, patient, and practical--he focuses on real-world driving techniques that prepare you not only to pass the CDL exam but also to drive safely and professionally afterward. Mr. Safe is extremely accessible and easy-going, always making time for his students. He works tirelessly every day until 7pm to ensure no one is left behind. Beyond being a skilled instructor, he is a kindhearted, genuine gentleman who truly cares about the success of his students. His professionalism, encouragement, and deep knowledge of CDL requirements made the entire process smooth and stress-free. A special mention also goes to his assistant Jimmy, who is a great man as well--always supportive, respectful, and ready to help students succeed. Together, they create a very welcoming and motivating environment. Because of their guidance, I passed the Virginia CDL exam and now hold my CDL license. I highly recommend CDL Safe Driving Academy to anyone serious about getting their CDL. If you want instructors who are patient, dedicated, and sincerely invested in your success, Mr. Safe and his team are the best!

Safe driving academy is one of the best in the DMV area. Not only did they teach me how to drive…read morewhen I was a teenager but they also keep me a safe driver by all the courses they offer to only improve my driving skills. They have all your bases covered as far as driving goes, highly recommend to everyone and anyone!

Saleem was a great driving instructor for my son. Ryan really enjoyed driving with him for a week…read more He was very comfortable and didn't get nervous at all. Saleem has great patience with young drivers being able to take on that task. I would highly recommend Horizon Driving school for your new student driver experience. Fingers crossed you get Saleem! Although I'm sure all of there teachers are great too.

I recently moved from India and took Adult waiver course with Horizon Driving School. They made the…read moreprocess so smooth and easy. I highly recommend this school.

I had an amazing experience with Officer Lyle, the online teachers, and everyone in the office!…read moreThey were very receptive and easily accessible if you needed anything for whatever reason. Officer Lyle was beyond patient, helpful, and friendly, and he took his time to answer any questions that I had. Thank you, iDriveSmart and Officer Lyle!!

Online classes: admittedly these are very, very long and kind of boring. They are what they are…read more In-car lessons: these went well. Always started on time and finished on time. The quality of instructors has a quality mix to it, but most were very good. Also, if you like an instructor, you can try to schedule more lessons with that specific instructor, which was helpful. It can be difficult to find lessons when and where you want, but if you book far enough ahead of time, you can generally find several reasonable options. General communications: Every time we called the company for help, they were very responsive and always friendly. Overall, I would say our experience was very positive, and I would use them again if I need to and would recommend them.

Excellent instruction. Gave my son the confidence he needed, great feedback and sound advice. I…read moreHighly recommend!

I think it's beneficial to the new driver to have great lessons from a service like Zee's. Seems to…read morehelps to build the confidence of the new driver and teaches great driving skills and techniques that perhaps may be missed in home lessons. Nice to have my son come home and share the things he learned as well to see him applying them to his driving. Also Zee's is great at helping parents understand the process of the teen driver's license process. Lots of driving packages to choose from. Resulted in the smooth transition for my son from his learners permit to driver's license. Thanks Zee's!

I had a lot of anxiety when driving, and it felt impossible to get over this challenge. The Star…read moreDriving School (Miss Khan) has such a great way of teaching their students. I have made so much progress in just a few sessions!

I first registered my son with Star Driving School for "Behind the Wheel Course" on 27 Dec. The…read morecommunications with very unprofessional from the beginning as they did not know who they were communicating with at every contact, (they kept referring to my son as she). After registering two separate times on their website, and several text messages of when the lesson would begin, I had to introduce myself (via text) and ask who was the instructor and give my location information all over again. Sitara Khan finally introduced herself as the instructor, and made arrangement to begin lesson on 16 Jan 2023 between 4:30 and 5;00PM. On the day the lesson were to begin, 16 Jan 2023 at 8:09AM, Sitara Khan texted and asked if we can go earlier because she just realized it was MLK Jr. Holiday. We agreed on 1:00PM at her request. After adjusting schedules, Sitara Khan did not show up as scheduled. After 10 min later, I texted to asked if we were still scheduled for 1:00. She texted back to explain that another student was driving slow and nervous (that is to be expected), but was on the way. Sitara Khan did finally show up at 1:45 with the student driving (I was standing outside waiting and watching as they drove up). At that point I had serious concerns with their decision making and safety, along with their unprofessionalism. As I was under the impression this is why these are scheduled time (as some student need more time than others). I cancelled our services with Sitara Khan and The Star Driving School.

We had a great experience! Communication was clear and efficient. If I had any questions, they were…read moreable to answer them right away. I would highly recommend this service, and we are very happy with the outcome!

Just to forewarn you, this school gives out driver's licenses like candy. They don't do the full 50…read moreminute per sessions LET ALONE all 7 days that are REQUIRED to get your license. I've heard plenty of students go through this school and say "get Edgar" because he literally gives out licenses after 2 days. And he also just makes them drive to wherever he feels like such as a fast food place... this school is setting up kids for failure and should honestly be shut down.