Concerns Over 160 Driving Academy's Temporary Suspension of PTO Accruals…read more Recently, 160 Driving Academy's CEO Steve Gold announced a temporary suspension of Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals for all employees, effective June 15, 2025. This decision affects every level of staff--from hardworking CDL instructors and support personnel to managers and possibly even corporate employees. While the official communication framed this as a cost-management strategy, it lacked transparency on the root causes and failed to acknowledge the human impact of this policy. PTO is not just a company benefit--it is a crucial part of supporting work-life balance, mental health, and personal well-being. These are not luxuries; they are necessities for people who perform physically demanding and safety-critical roles every day. For instructors training the next generation of commercial drivers and for those who support that mission, time off is essential for avoiding burnout and maintaining high standards of service. 160 Driving Academy has built relationships with major partners like Amazon, Amazon Career Choice, Swift Transportation, and Freeworld--a tech-enabled nonprofit company that aims to end generational poverty and recidivism by accelerating economic mobility for returning citizens, which is good for society as a whole. These partners may rightly begin to ask: Is this an organization that values its people? Is it stable enough to invest in?. The legality of suspending PTO accruals varies from state to state, depending on local labor laws. However, the broader and more urgent question is not legal--it's ethical and practical:What will this do to employee morale? How will it affect performance, retention, and the reputation of 160 Driving Academy? In times of financial difficulty, transparency, shared sacrifice, and leadership empathy are critical. When cost-saving measures are implemented without meaningful dialogue, it sends a message that the burden falls solely on employees. We urge the leadership of 160 Driving Academy to reconsider or clarify this decision and provide a timeline for reinstating PTO accruals. Long-term success cannot be built on the erosion of trust, morale, and well-being

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There are a lot of driving schools in Las Vegas and after narrowing the field down, we chose…read moreCantor's for our son's driving school. We went with their gold package as well as the pre-drive test refresher course. We were really happy with the knowledge of the instructors and the availability of lessons. We were able to schedule a couple of drive lessons with the same instructor, as well as with other instructors for how different people teach. The drive test refresher was also a welcome lesson. John H. was amazing! We had arranged he would pick up our son from the house and then we would meet them at the DMV for the scheduled drive test. We had a little paperwork issue which was my fault, but John was there and got me the right contact to be able to remedy the issue quickly and still be able to take the drive test. I really appreciate the level of knowledge and care Cantor's puts into their instructors.

I purchased the Gold package (5 lessons) and my instructor was John H. He was amazing! I came into…read morethese lessons genuinely terrified of driving--I'm a 37 y/o female who avoided getting a license for years because of fear. From Day 1, John made me feel safe, supported, and capable. His direct and repetitive guidance helped me internalize everything so I could improve quickly and build real confidence behind the wheel. He walked me through all kinds of driving scenarios to help me overcome my anxiety. His calm, patient, and straightforward teaching style made a huge difference. The day before my road test, he ran the full route with me multiple times and practiced the tight Henderson parking until I felt completely ready. I passed my road test with flying colors--100% score, which I was told is rare. I highly recommend John!

My teen attended Northwest Driving School as a requirement before getting her driver's license, and…read moreshe had a great experience! The weekend class was informative and helped prepare her for driving. Her driving instructors--Margaret, Debra, and Brittany--were wonderful. They were patient, encouraging, and went above and beyond to help her feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. I truly appreciate the positive experience they provided and would definitely recommend Northwest Driving School to other families!

My son bought a Three * package session. First 2 sessions…read more were booked with a "regular car" and a Tesla showed up. When we voiced our concern they told us "teslas drive the same" .... For a new driver I think this is very misleading Next my son rescheduled an appointment got a confirmation text from the driver "confirming a 3:00 pm time" and the appointment day came the next day and they showed up at noon. When we sent in the screen shot they STILL want to charge us the $50 Reschedule fee since the text was "a mistake" Edit: I have previously spoken to the online assistance personal & they informed the owner, I was told they would waive the fee in 24hrs but they never did when I followed up again they told me I would need to speak to the owner since after review "although the text was a mistake but the time was correct" again, I'm busy and if a text straight from the business confirms a time (which we provided) that should be honored my 17 year old was going off the last communication provided by the business They can keep the $50 we will be going elsewhere.

Jeff really saved me from having to wait 3 more months before taking the driving test! Just two…read moredays before my test, my aunt's windshield cracked and I was on a hunt to find a car to take my driving test with. I found Jeff on Yelp, and IM GLAD I DID!!!! He went over and beyond with the service he provided me today. He was able to instill confidence in me that allowed me to PASS MY TEST. Yes, I just passed my driving test today and if it wasn't for Jeff I wouldn't have. Worth every penny that I paid to rent the car and a refresher lesson before my test. I will definitely vouch for him and recommend him to anyone having troubles and butterflies before the test! Thank you again Jeff! Jupy.

The best drivers lessons educators I've ever come across. They helped my son pass his drivers test…read morewith confidence on the first try. He was scheduled two drivers lessons prior to his test. The second drivers lesson was just before his drivers test just to review everything they covered with him to evaluate his understanding. I am very pleased with the charges, it's affordable and definitely worth it! Wendy and Frank followed through with my son and all I can say is I've never been more happy with our decision to sign up with this academy.

Best drive school in Las Vegas. Nobody can compete with Jennifer. Our daughter has anxiety but Jen…read morewas able to calm her down and truly teach her the rules of the road as well as being confident behind the wheel. Her prices are amazing for what she will teach your child or even yourself. If looking for a drive school in Las Vegas highly recommend to use Jennifer and new beginning drive academy.

We did the six hour behind the wheel driving instruction package for my teenage son. He said that…read morehis instructor, Jennifer, was great. She helped him feel comfortable from the beginning of the first lesson, and helped him build confidence and knowledge on the road. He successfully passed his driver test a couple days after his last lesson.

My daughter had a driving lesson with Andy and it was a great experience. He was very nice and gave…read moreher great instruction and feedback! Also they were very accommodating getting us e scheduled! Highly recommended!

NV Drivers Ed goes above and beyond! Our son had his permit and had been driving for more than the…read morehours required but was nervous about the driving test. We were, too! We called NV Drivers Ed with to see about getting a lesson from someone outside of our family. They were able to fit us in on short notice and Brian took our son himself for the lesson. He was amazing! He took him to the area where he was testing the next week and explained things the instructors look for and pointed out a few tricky areas, including construction zones, school zone, a street where the speed limit changes, and a few other things. In addition, we noticed our son drove differently after that one lesson!!! He was more observant of right-of-way, tricky 4-way stops, and some extra things that we didn't even know about!!! Our son went in the next week and passed the test on his first try without any deductions!!! THANK YOU Brian, and everyone at NV Drivers Ed for all you do!!! We're definitely registering our daughter as soon as she gets her permit!!!

Worked with Joe to get my behind the wheel practice and used their provided car for the test…read more Absolutely phenomenal instructor, great coaching during practice, and they know the ins and outs of each local dmv you can test at. Couldn't have found a better place to practice with.

Joe did a great job teaching my daughter. Very patient and friendly. The priced ate very…read morereasonable.

Great driving school. They worked really well with our schedule. There were a few times that we had…read moreto reschedule and Safe Driving School was very accommodating. My son wanted his last driving day to be closer to the day of his driving test. Of course the DMV's testing was 6 weeks out. Safe Driving School still accommodated and allowed for the change. My son felt super comfortable in the car that he was driving. I felt comfortable allowing them to take my son because they have the brakes and accelerator on their side. My son drove on the highway and even the strip area. I even still get anxious driving on the strip at times. After the drive, Dwayne would let me know what my son still needed to work on and what he did really good on. We had the pleasure of meeting Alicia and Dwayne and both were great. My son felt really comfortable with Dwayne and Dwayne did more evenings. My vision isn't as good in the evenings so I was really appreciative that we could book out in the evening with somebody else driving with my son. Safe Driving School gave my son the confidence to drive and gave me confidence that his skills would be better tuned when I drove with him. I love that they pick him up and drop him off. It was super convenient. They never shorted him any time, it was always the full two hours and they were always on time. The company is very professional and friendly. I highly recommend Safe Driving School. And just a little note to add, my son passed his driving exam on the first time and received a high score. Thank you Safe Driving School and Dwayne for all of your support.

To say that Safe Driving School goes out of its way to provide optimal customer CARE doesn't begin…read moreto give you the sense of depth and care taken for each and every client. My grandson finished his lessons in December. Circumstances prevented him from taking his test until 2/23. We went to DMV, and there was Lynn waiting. My grandson was scheduled for 2:20. They called for his test about 3:30. He was then able to use their vehicle. Mind you, these delays were on my end, and the contract with Safe Driving School was completely satisfied, but yet there was Lynn today. This was all done today on their dime! I had NO idea that a business with this level of customer CARE existed anywhere today. It is worth every cent I spent. I would/will do it again in a heartbeat! And with the 15% monthly discount on my insurance, it will literally pay for itself! THANK YOU LYNN AND SAFE DRIVING SCHOOL!