I tried thus driving school and had been refunded my $60 out of my $350 because the instructor was…read moregrabbing the wheel and made me pull over needless to say I reported it and am now looking for another school I am upset the instructor kept grabbing my wheels so needless to say after that I called police and reported them

The instructor wasn't interested at all and it was my first time behind the wheel. I was freaked…read moreout and never confirmed a second appointment - of the 6 I prepaid. They definitely didn't care, they already had my money and told me no refunds. I would never recommend this "school" to anyone. If I could give negative stars, I would. Spend your money on a place that cares about proper training.

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.

Typically, I refrain from criticizing others' businesses; however, this situation is quite absurd…read more Metullus displays a lack of professionalism, arriving for lessons at his own convenience, engaging in phone conversations while teaching the lesson and there always seems to be some issue with him. His inconsistency in teaching has hindered my son's ability to retain the material covered in previous sessions. My son began the course on 12/23/24, and as of now, he has yet to finish the parenting class. Now, my son has to start all over again. I strongly advise against investing your time and money in this establishment.

An amazing driving school! l had the best instructor Metellus, he is a great person and helped me a…read morelot until l pass the road test and get the drivers license in my fist attempt. I would recommend him to all future students! Thank you for the great experience!

I went to Joe's school about 3 years ago. I was 47 yrs old at the time. Never thought I was going…read moreto drive. But Joe was so patient with me and willing to help me. I've been driving ever since. Btw got my license on the first try. He is awesome!

TERRIBLE experience Joe is very impatient and obnoxious all he does is put his hand over the wheel…read morewhen you make mistake and yell. I learned nothing from this man. All he did was stress me out and make me scared to drive constantly slamming on the breaks when I was in complete control of the vehicle. Don't waste your money going here he also calls you baby constantly which I fine very unprofessional. Couldn't get out of there soon enough biggest waste of $80 after two lessons I will NEVER go back to this school. Please don't waste your money go someplace else

Great experience, I contacted Victory for my road test and sponsor because I knew they had been…read morearound for quite some time. I was impressed at how quickly someone got back to me and was able to schedule me for the following week. On the day of my road test, Mr Wu's positive energy put me at ease, and I passed.

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.

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.

Sal and Joey are the best. They're so nice. Sal has the kindest heart as a teacher and an…read moreinstructor. He really loves what he does. The place is pricier than most places, but you actually get taught with some helpful tips you'll remember even after driving school. They making the driving lessons fun, especially with Joey (Sal's son). I would totally recommend this driving school to anyone.

I'm taking lessons right now! Sal is an amazing instructor and an even better person. I feel so…read morecomfortable with him, from what I've seen in the 5 lessons I've taken, Sal has treated me and all other customers like his family. Anyone who didn't give 5 stars probably had another instructor. The price is amazing 250 for 10 lessons. He is always on time and never cancels lessons. The only thing with Sal is that his hearing isn't all that great and he can be a little forgetful but if you stay on top of him he'll do his part 100%! Love Sal! I always look forward to my next lesson with him