Best school in the area! Very polite, always answer and return phone calls, very helpful in…read morescheduling or rescheduling driving lessons.Driving instructor Garry very knowledgeable, patient, excellent teaching skills! Thank you so much!

I made sure Ed was my instructor as much as possible! He was the best instructor and made sure I…read morelearned a lot and was very well prepared for my test! He's very calm and very fun to drive with. Definitely recommend.

I just got my license today, and I can 100% owe it to The Next Street! They really live up to their…read morename as the best driving school in Connecticut. From start to finish, everything was smooth and super helpful. Shoutout to my Zoom class instructor, Crystal -- she was incredibly informative and made the lessons easy to follow. She broke things down in a way that made sense and helped me feel more confident every step of the way. Major props to my in-car driving instructor, Tyler B. -- hands down one of the best teachers I've had for anything. He kept things real, was super funny and kind, and gave me the best driving techniques, like the 3-line method that helped me kill it on the road and especially with parking. Tyler made learning to drive way less stressful and way more chill, and I'm really grateful for his guidance. Communication and scheduling were smooth, and the school even let me use one of their cars for the DMV test, which made the whole process that much easier. Thanks to them, I've officially got my L today!! If you're looking to get your license the right way -- go with The Next Street. You won't regret it.

I just got my driver's license today, and I can owe it to Next Street. They are right when they say…read morethey're the best driving school in Connecticut. Their Zoom classes were very informative, communication went smoothly with scheduling, and both of my instructors from this location, Constantine and Jason were very kind, willing to help me out when needed, helping me learn to comfortably take to the roads and highway, and the school was kind enough to even lend me their car to use in my DMV test, and now I've finally got my own license! Thanks again, I definitely can recommend your school to any future aspiring drivers!

I would not recommend this place. I paid a lot of money, but it was very difficult to get driving…read moreappointments because they were rarely available. I usually had to book weeks in advance. I also paid extra for a sponsor and to use their car for my road test. Unfortunately, the sponsor arrived exactly at the appointment time, leaving no opportunity to do a practice drive beforehand. Other driving instructors typically allow time for a quick practice session before the test, so this was very disappointing.

Canceled a bunch of classes, no driving courses available for over 4 weeks. They do nothing to help…read morethe situation other than to add you to a wait-list. We paid a lot of money to get my daughter into this school vs others because of the Monday and Wednesday night schedule. She did everything she needed to do, after they cancelled classes and had no availability to get her into the car to drive, she has to wait 2 months to even get her license. No one cared just apologized and put on a wait-list. Terrible. This is my 3rd kid in driving school and this is the worst place I have been to.

My son had Tina....she was great, he's a great driver thanks to her! Definitely reasonable price…read morefor drivers Ed....cheapest I found

great teaching by David and Kim, highly recommend the accelerated course of you can take it , 10/10read more

Located where the old Blockbuster building use to be, I am here to get my real ID today. Yesterday…read moreI wish I had brought in what I needed have to have to get it because there is a bit of a line a head of me here today (staff coming back from lunch? 1 hour wait but seems to be moving along now that someone is attending to the people waiting to get a license) The lady who checked me in was very sweet and seemed to enjoy her job very much, she is also the person who informed me the day before what I needed. None the less being that this is a new location it is very clean with comfortable couches and chairs. The mens room has a unique sink where it has the soap dispenser, faucet, and hand dryer all in one. There is a classroom as you walk in to the right where you can see all the next batch of young drivers learning the rules of the road, whether they follow them is another story I am sure I will be checking in here down the road when I plan a trip down south. Looking forward to avoiding the dmv lines going forward too. If you find yourself having to wait go to Pizza Palace right next door and order some grub. Cash only, but the food is delicious!!! This was my spot when I lived down the road. Check out my review.

Terrible. Told me they'd arrive within 10 minutes for a tow. Four hours past and they never showed…read moreup. Wouldn't respond to calls. Wouldn't even talk with AAA dispatch. AAA needs to hire better tow companies.

Easily the worst driving school out there. Slowly scheduling the on-road driving lessons is a…read morenightmare that takes months; you'll think you have inherited a second job, and a bad one. Their driving instructors are an utter shambling mess; one driving instructor had my teen drive to and park at her house so she could go inside and fix herself a hotdog to eat as they drove around. Thank you, very instructive. Choose any other driving school in the valley. Literally: anything else. EDIT: Note that the reply under this review suggests that it is "selfish" to want to "fast-track" a student to a reasonable amount of time. Not so! This is a business that charges money; Nichols refuses to hire more instructors because it would cost them money. Don't be fooled, go other places, there are many better options.

i recommend this driving school.. they really work with you. no judgement at all. i am 41 years old…read moreand i just got my license 20 years after trying the 1st time. i failed because i knew nothing on how to do a 3 point turn or parallel parking.. ill say i understand and can give you full detail instructions on how to do so now. i will say i am grateful i choose here for my driving lessons. i give a A++++++++... trust me it is worth the time, the distance and what many worry about, is cost. GOOD LUCK ALL........ THANK YOU AGAING for giving me faith in myself..

Oh my gosh Mr. Khan is absolutely amazing and made my first real driving experience smooth and…read morereally fun while constantly learning throughout. Mr. Khan has a personality that anyone could get along with and love. I felt comfortable almost immediately when as before when I got into a car to drive I felt tense and anxious. I feel this driving school is 100% worth it to anyone and everyone. There was absolutely no stress the entire time during both of my sessions and honestly I wish I could drive with Mr. Khan every day. Such an amazing experience and I even got some coffee out of the deal haha. I wish I could give more than 5 stars but I am so grateful to Mr. Khan and all our laughs and smiles and his amazing tips and tricks.

I enrolled my teenage son for the full course at Atlas Driving School in West Hartford. As a parent…read morewho believes in giving my child a safe and top-notch driver's education, the instructors and staff exceeded my expectations. Melissa is very attentive and always follows up, ensuring that all in-class sessions are confirmed and that the 2-hour hands-on driving appointments are convenient. Khan was my son's instructor. He is calm, patient, informative, safe, and always early. He knows how to handle a teenager and answers all questions with professionalism and courtesy. My son has anxiety; however, Khan's demeanor and etiquette always set the tone for a pleasant instruction behind the wheel. I am so pleased that my son was under his tutelage, as he now has greater confidence and awareness. I wholeheartedly recommend Khan and The Atlas Driving School without reservation to teach anyone interested in being a confident driver and learning the rules of the road. Update: My son passed his road test on 12/26/2025 with flying colors. He received a perfect score. I am assured that my son is a safe and trustworthy driver. I told you this school was great!!!

I do NOT recommend this driving school. My son has been in the program since February, and we are…read morenow in April and still stuck because I cannot complete the required 2-hour parent class. They only offer the class once a month, and when they send the Zoom link, they don't even let you into the session. This is completely unprofessional and has delayed my son's ability to move forward. If you value your time and want a smooth process, go somewhere else.

Danielle was my instructor, and she was the best instructor I could ask for. She made sure you were…read morerelaxed and ready for the road test while giving good constructive criticism when needed. She's also just a really nice person, and it feels more like you're driving with a good friend. Unforgettable experience!

Very professional. I'd even go as far as saying incomparable service by not only driving…read moreinstructors, but as well as everyone in the office making it very easy to schedule on roads. Speaking on the behalf everyone who I've met that also attended Elm Auto School there is no driving school better than this one!

I have been taking my driving lessons with them and they exceptional. They are all fantastic and…read moreare very accommodating. I am much older. Everyone is Soo amazing including Laura and David the driving instructions are fantastic and are very patient with me. I will recommend them 100%