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    Excel Driving School

    3.0 (2 reviews)
    Open 8:30 am - 5:30 pm

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    2 years ago

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

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    Howard Driving School - It's your time to drive...

    Howard Driving School

    2.2(12 reviews)
    0.8 mi

    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.

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    Allegretti's Driving Academy

    Allegretti's Driving Academy

    2.7(11 reviews)
    0.5 mi

    I was in this drivers ed my freshman year of l in 2019 right before Covid. I couldn't imagine going…read moreto another place! I loved this experience and Ms. Allegretti cared about us and our drivers education very well.

    Do Not make the same mistake I made and sign your child up for this driving school. My son is a…read morespecial ed student at OPRF so I attended classes with him to help facilitate his learning. Not only was there zero instruction (students were told to read a chapter and get her attention to take the test once they were done), she was using workout equipment the entire time which was loud and distracting, plus she had a puppy in the classroom that was running around and was yet another distraction. I can't believe this place is a legitimate, authorized driving school. My son completed the written portion of the program but I did not want him in the same car with this woman. She is flighty, very loud, and constantly talking about anything except driver's education. When I went to pick up his records she was terribly rude and told me my son never attended her driving school, she had no record of his attendance or tests. I politely asked her to check again and she refused. She then proceeded to tell me he would need to take the course over again so she could count his attendance and record his test grades. Even when I told her in detail about her puppy and other conversations she spoke about she said I was lying, that if my son attended she would have recorded his attendance and grades. She said my son and I had never been in her classroom but she does have the record that I fully paid for the program. It's unclear if she's just cruel, mentally unstable, or so scatterbrained that she can't keep track of attendance and grades. Whatever the situation, please do not attend this "school". There have to be better options available.

    Nova Driving School - Road test completed - license received!

    Nova Driving School

    3.8(437 reviews)
    5.9 miBucktown, Logan Square

    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.

    Well I just tried to call as suggested and was on hold for 25 minutes and counting so....I think…read morebetween that and the number of one and two star reviews on here my review holds. I know that the current MO is to go on here and dispute all reviews, but perhaps the time would be better spent working on some of these known issues. There are currently no in-driving times offered from now through July so that's my next mountain to climb.

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    Bulldog Driving School - Bulldog CDL Truck Driving school

    Bulldog Driving School

    4.6(11 reviews)
    3.7 mi

    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

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    Forever Nail Academy

    1.0(2 reviews)
    1.8 miGalewood

    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.

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