Thank you to the staff, and instructors at Beltway Driving School. They made practicing something…read morethat can be an extremely fearful thing at ease. I'll be using them for my other new drivers

don't go here, instructor (Gregory DeLoach) was unprofessional and rude, he made my daughter cry,…read moretold her "its not his job to teach her how to drive or park" I thought this was driving school for a reason. Instructor was on the phone the whole time, told her about what exits to take too late and almost made her cause several accidents, told her that she was slow several times. took months (2-3) to schedule an appointment. when she arrived to the appointment she was told to wait in the waiting room, she waited until 20 minutes after her appointment time, when the instructor came to get her he had an attitude and snapped at her that "he was waiting downstairs for 20 minutes". At the end of the drive she tried to go back upstairs to wait for me and she said that he yelled at her "where do you think you're going" and she had to basically ask his permission to start walking.

Beltway Driving school is Amazing!! They are extremely thorough with teaching us the machanism of…read morethe car and the importance of safety while driving. They are great with making sure you are equipped with all things driving!

I would reccomend this driving academy to anyone! The facilities are clean and organized, beverages…read moreare offered and its a very relaxed learning environment. Mr. Jones and Ms. Lita are the best, they're both really funny instructors that give constructive criticism without making you feel unintelligent . It turns out that me and another guy in my class scheduled our driving test on the same day around the same time and on the day of the test, both of us were the only ones that passed our test out of the other teenagers on the course (you can watch other drivers while waiting in line for your turn). My twin sister also went here and she passed her test the first time, too. You won't regret learning at Beltway!

I do not recommend this unorganized mess of a college to anyone especially if you're using post…read more9/11 benefits They can't even be bothered to update their site to reflect if there will be bad weather Housing...please that's a joke They'll say you don't owe a balance But even it's time to move in...you gotta pay $4000 before you get your keys No this isn't what should be expected going to an hbcu...

Bowie State University is a gem of a school right in the heart of Prince George's County. If you…read moreare considering college, pay them a visit to see it for yourself. I have come to events on campus many times over the years, but my most recent visit was eye-catching. Significant resources have been poured into the campus as new buildings and grand refurbishments and renovations continue apace. This should be the norm for all HBCUs around the country. It is a testament to the value the state places on its universities, although the level of investment pales in comparison to College Park. The quad is the envy of other schools, some with higher endowments, tuitions, and budgets. It is big enough that it feels like a university but still small enough to feel like home. My favorite feature/building/concept is the Entrepreneurship Living Learning Community (ELLC). Home to students who want to be entrepreneurs, here they live (brand new dorms), eat, and learn (classrooms and other spaces). There is a business and creative synergy that is self evident all throughout the space. I took a cohort of school age mentees for a tour and lunch at BSU. They were over-the-moon about the Student Center Dining Hall's food and modern decor. The food choices included fresh vegetables and fruits, custom made salads and bowls, hand crafted pizza, grilled to order items, and high quality rotating items from a self-serve bar. The seating area had huge windows where the sunlight shone through. The academic and recreational buildings were top tier. But what struck me most was the energy, passion, and intelligence of the students and faculty. They treated my mentees like little brothers coming to campus to learn from older siblings. The students seemed supportive of each other. D9 organizations got along too., but the Brothers of Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. always raise the bar. Bowie State University should be proud of the work they continue to do and the student needs they continue to meet. Five stars easily earned!

I just passed my DC driving test, and its all thanks to the wonderful instruction from this school!…read moreI would recommend them highly to anyone, especially folks like me who are learning as adults. Before my lessons with Mr. Ish, the only driving experience I had as a 36 year old was some parking lot practice, and a one hour lesson with a different school (which I didn't think was very helpful so I didn't continue). I took 5 lessons of 2 hours each (10 hours total) with him and found him to be an incredibly patient and supportive instructor. I had a lot of anxiety going into the whole process, and his calm presence always put me at ease and made me more confident. When I would make a mistake like making too wide of a turn into a streeet, he would point it out but also ask me why I did it that way. It felt like he really wanted to get to the root of the issue to help fix it. In the case of turning too wide, we realized that I was misjudging the distance of my car from the parked cars on the street. This thoughtful approach really helped diagnose and correct issues as they came up and it was so satisfying to visibly see myself improve. His approach to teaching parallel parking was super clear, and I was able to confidently parallel park during the test, and have now also done it in relatively tight spots on DC streets! He also recommended doing a last lesson right before the test in the Deanwood neighborhood (where the DMV test takes place). This was great advice, and Mr. Teddy accommodated me for a pre-test lesson on short notice. I used the school's car for the test, which was helpful since I was familiar with it. The day of the test there was a really long wait at the DMV and Mr. Teddy waited with me patiently and was also really supportive. All the communication and reminders from the school about lesson times, locations were timely and clear, Mr. Ish was always on time for picking me up, and it was just a seamless experience end to end.

Excellent driving instructors. Took my roads test and passed the first time!…read more Seriously, Mr. Ish and Mr. Teddy are very patient and definitely want you to pass. I had wanted to book extra hours behind the wheel before I scheduled my roads test, but Mr. Ish really pushed me to take it sooner because he felt I was ready. Very glad he did.

I sent my son to drive smart. The instructors were good, and everything went well. The price was…read morecompetitive. A great driving school - register now if you need to become a licensed driver.

DO NOT TRUST THEM WITH YOUR TAG & TITLE SERVICES! I went to them to get my car titled in January…read morehoping to simplify the process. I should have just went to the MVA. Months later, while attempting to fix an issue with my car, I ran into some difficulty with fixing the relatively simple issue online. So I go into the MVA and attempt to use the kiosk so that I can scan my registration to no avail. Upon speaking to an attendant at the MVA I learn that the reason for my issue is that my title DOESN'T EXIST due to the fact that the required paperwork was never sent over. At which point, I return to Drive Smart hoping to fix this little mix up only to initially have the staff insist that I must not have used their services so its not their problem. Once they actually deigned to look however, they discovered that this was, in fact, a title that they had issued. They then claimed that it probably wasn't their fault but they would resend the information so I let it slide and went about my life. And then I receive a letter from the MVA concerning the first issue so I go back in (believing my titling issues should be resolved) and attempt to correct the issue, which proves impossible for THE SAME REASON. I call them again, still patient, and they insist they will be sending the information over, calling the mva, whatever is necessary to fix the issue. Fast forward a few months. It's time to renew my registration and to that, the initial issue must be fixed. I go in again. Once again, I am told that the required documentation was never sent through. I STILL don't have a title. I call him back to have him again instead that it's not his fault, it's that of the MVA. Not once have I received an apology for this error nor any proof that he is doing what he says he is. Save yourself some time and a headache and just go to the MVA. It will be annoying but it you'll at least get the service you're paying for.

I'm writing this review to let you know about my great experience with safe by choice driving…read moreAcademy on June 8, 2024. My son had Mr. David Magruder as an instructor. I want to thank him so much for his guidance, and his professionalism while he was teaching my son. Because of his guidance, my son passed his test on the first time. Mr. Magruder was patient, courteous, and even funny. I would highly recommend him.

Safe By Choice Driving, 7700 Old Branch Ave #E206, Clinton, MD 20735…read moreMore than twenty attempts to resolve this matter directly with the company -- all unanswered. My daughter completed the lecture portion of her driver's education course on November 21, 2025. As of today, April 2, 2026, we have been unable to schedule the remaining driving lessons required to complete the program, despite payment being made in full and upfront. Students are required to log on every Friday after 6:00 PM to attempt to book a single lesson at a time. We have only been able to secure two lessons -- both of which required us to continuously refresh the company's webpage for up to an hour before a slot appeared. One of those lessons had to be canceled due to illness, leaving four lessons still outstanding. Since, we have been completely unable to secure any availability whatsoever. This scheduling system -- which restricts students to booking only one lesson per week and makes availability impossible to access -- is grossly inadequate and, at worst, deliberately deceptive. The chronic lack of availability is a strong indicator that this company is knowingly enrolling more students than it has the capacity to serve. This constitutes a failure to deliver contracted services. Compounding this issue, we have been entirely unable to reach anyone at the company by phone. Numerous voicemails have been left with no response. The complete lack of customer communication, combined with the inaccessible scheduling system, reflects a pattern of negligent and potentially fraudulent business practices. My daughter's learner's permit will expire before she is able to complete this course through Safe By Choice Driving, forcing us to enroll in another driving school at additional expense -- despite having already paid this company in full. Found numerous complaints from other customers describing identical experiences. Not an isolated incident but rather a systemic and ongoing practice

The school was amazing i had very good experience both of my teachers were very helpful and i…read morelearned a lot from both of them.if you're looking gorgeous a driving school i recommend coming here.

I was a student there for about 4 weeks. The first week was virtual, learning about the road,…read moresigns, and all the knowledge i needed to know about driving. The instructor Ms. Olayemi was amazing, straightforward and very helpful. It was a little scary at first because at 16 y/o I learned a lot of things could go wrong while driving and was a little nervous. The next 3 weeks were behind the wheel practices and i'm happy to say i've grown more and more comfortable driving, thanks to her help.

Both of my boys went through Learn to Drive and it was a great experience. They go above and…read morebeyond, every time. When it's time for my daughter to learn to drive I will use them for a third time. Highly recommend!!

So thankful my new driver was able to take her driving lessons here. Appreciate this local business…read moreso much!

Lack of customer service, does not disclosure the hidden rules until after class starts. Rude,…read moreunprofessional instructor. For the price you pay, you shouldn't have to guess at the process.

Two of my younger siblings have attended this driving school, and I can say they do a great job…read morepreparing a potential driver for the road. From start to finish they take care of the student driver and make sure they are well prepare for the driving exam and more importantly the road. Great Service !!