Very patient instructor teaching stick driving to a newbie. I would totes higher again.read more

The customer service is very friendly, and the instructor is very nice and helpful. I rent a car…read morefrom them and got my road test passed with flying colors! The tips I learned from the instructor are easy to memorize and implement! A no doubt five-star service for them :-)

Admiral Driving School is walking distance from my apartment complex. The prices are affordable. A…read moredown payment/ deposit is needed. The customer service isn't the best. I had a few issues that needed some attention and nobody never/ever returned my call, so i decided to walk to the location (which made me more frustrated). The classes (online) / road driving with Rebecca was FREAKING AWESOME!!!!!She's very professionalism, funny, makes you very comfortable and on top of all of that the customer service was top notch. On the day of my skills test she saw me and my coach at the DMV to make sure i checked in correctly and had all the tools i need to succeed. -V.Stevenson

I live right by this driving school and see them out with and without students often. I have…read morewitnessed a student drive off of the road and drive on the wrong side of the road. Both times they just continued on like nothing happened, the instructor did not have them stop to discuss what they did wrong. More importantly, I have witnessed the instructors driving alone cutting people off, pulling out in front of cars, etc. Our neighborhood would be safer if Admiral was not here. I have debated posting this for a long time, but can no longer justify not warning potential students (or their parents).

My son took an extra practice two hour driving session with Maurice and had an extremely positive…read moreexperience. Maurice was very patient and helped my son get over his driving phobias. He had my son driving on the beltway back from College Park at the end of the session (something I could never do on my own with him). I highly recommend behind the wheel sessions with Maurice.

Google reviews were great, reviews here were poor, I went with Google's. Big mistake…read more Purchased a single driving lesson for "extra practice" for my teenage daughter. Called the office to explain exactly the driving skills we wanted the instructor to focus on and asked them to note that with the instructor. We arrived early at the Bethesda office. Office was closed with a sign saying their instructors will meet you there if you have a scheduled lesson. When the lesson time came and went, I called the first posted phone number, which was out of service. Not a good sign. The second number was answered, and we were then contacted by the instructor who had parked on the street outside -- the first of multiple communication issues. The instructor had no idea why we had scheduled a lesson. Compared to "the competition" in our area (the one with ex-cops, which we previously used), the instructor was unfriendly and unwelcoming --- not a good thing with a new, un-confident driver. After the lesson, my daughter told me that the instructor hardly gave her feedback while she was driving, gave her turn and other directions at the last second, and told her to slow down instead of speeding up to be closer to highway speed when she was merging onto the highway. When she first entered the car, the instructor was playing loud talk-radio. When my daughter asked if he could turn it off (at least she had the sense not to be playing talk-radio during a driving lesson); he turned it down, not off, until she asked again. I don't expect miracles from a driving school, but we know from experience that Habesha's service and professionalism was far below the competition.

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.

I must give credit where credit is due! I received a prompt follow-up email directly from…read more"Corporate Coach," Mr. Andy Moore, regarding my earlier review. I was informed that my Driver Improvement Program class was not indicative of their usual, normal instruction. While this is obviously not an excuse for Mr. Llew Davies's absolute lack of organization and him giving out all the answers to the class exam, I thought I'd update my review since I did appreciate Mr. Moore following up with me by email AND phone call. I also appreciated Mr. Moore's substantive update and decision to inform me that Mr. Llew Davies is no longer an instructor at the school. While Mr. Moore offered me a free retake of the class (sadly not a refund), I don't think I'll be taking advantage of it since I don't foresee any need right now or in the future.

If you are going to do the 30 hours in-class Driver's Ed, I sincerely hope nobody does it virtually…read morewith them. Despite being busy as all hell, I am going out of my way to write this out of pure contempt and frustration. Their customer service is poor and no efficient recompense as I had to waste extra time out of my packed timeline to reschedule a lesson all because of an instructor's temper tantrum. Based on the two instructors I had, these people are either extremely unprofessional in conduct and some of the worst instructor's I've had in my life or their screening standards for instructors are just abysmally low. The fact that they do not have any customer service for administrative action or any contacts via email should have already been a concerning sign. If not because I needed my license fast, I would not have signed up to such a sketchy place. One instructor in particular had an extremely arrogant and narcissistic attitude demanding everyone have the equivalent of a flashlight shining on their faces during Zoom otherwise they would be removed without any notice or room for discussion. He doesn't even give a standard for what he wants and just finds problems with people he seems to dislike as numerous students were threatened or actually removed without compromise or discussion--including me. The other instructor was not as bad but also unprofessional. He wanted you to respond in a hair's notice. If you took more than 3 seconds to unmute and respond, then he would go on a long tirade about respect to instructors. Both of these instructors lacked extreme professionalism, had massive victim complexes, and were control freaks who would pause entire lectures just to unreasonably lambast someone not 100% following their vague personal requirements not outlined by any ToS, agreements, or contracts given during/prior signing up. If you read all the policies they require you to sign (including the MVA Bill of Rights), just my experience alone they have initially violated two rights regarding professionalism and the hours I am entitled to after paying money. If not for me being in a time crunch, I would have 100% requested for both instructor's names and brought this issue up directly to the MVA--outlined by my rights in the MVA Bill of Rights you are required to sign prior to classes. If this complaint is still valid in a few months after I have settled down, I will 100% go and request administrative action from the MVA and update here.

I passed my driving test by renting a Cyrus Driving School vehicle. The customer service was…read moreabsolutely excellent. Due to an error on my part, I scheduled the wrong time of day to rent the car for my driving test. Thankfully, the Instructor had compassion on me and changed some things around to let me to use the rental on the properly scheduled time. He offered me some advice and I finally passed the test. I was so happy, I even had to hug the Instructor. Wonderful driving school!

Great customer service. Like the online option for the classes, that's convenient for working…read moreparents.

I had both Mr Bryant and William, they were both hilarious and amazing teachers. Ms Amber was…read moregenuinely caring and assisted me in getting earlier drive times. These people teach with creativity and passion.

Very disappointed I paid for my daughter driving school in advance. The school of instructions went…read moregreat only downfall is the behind the wheel instructor don't stick to their schedule. They send out emails if the times to meet. First time I went out to meet the instructor he didn't show up. Call the instructor back he claim he sent the wrong time. We was sitting out at the driving school for an hour for nothing ruin my whole Saturday. Second encounter had another encounter my daughter was schedule another appointment the instructor change her time at the last min. the day of the appt. I'm not happy!!!!

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!