I took this driver's ed a couple years ago. I know it's been a while and I should probably get over…read morehow terrible it was, but it was so terrible that I think about it every couple weeks and regret having to use Helms for Drivers Ed. Mrs. Helms is extremely rude to students both on zoom and during the behind the wheel. I was very anxious for my behind the wheel and I started crying, she told me to get over and that I wasn't the only one who has cried before. She didn't comfort me at all. She was also homophobic and racist during my behind the wheel, which I thought was insane.

This is the worst experience I've ever had since I came to the US. They conned money out of me…read morewithout delivering service as promised.

Oscar's provides an in- person classroom option, comprehensive curriculum, and accommodates behind…read morethe wheel drive time quickly once classroom potion is complete. My son was able to take the class and complete driving within two weeks. Instructors were kind but serious, and provided constructive feedback. I appreciated that they required the students to develop a driving contract and review with their parents/guardians and sign. Although a longer drive to Monroe for drop off from Charlotte, it was worth it.

The instructors at this school pride themselves on belittling students and threatening them with…read morefailure. The anxiety my child experienced after these classes was unacceptable and when Greg was told that my child was doing his best, Greg made attempts to talk down to us both. Safety is also a concern as students use breaks to openly vape and vagrant people frequent the parking lot attempting to scam passersby. Highly recommend seeking out a more balanced and compassionate school.

Very great class. Helped me learn all about driving and the safety of driving. This is the best…read moredriving school helping get experience for the road.

EVEN IF ITS NOT A SCAM I WOULDNT WISH THIS EXPERIENCE ON MY WORST ENEMY…read moreClassroom instruction: Paul threatened to hit me with a baseball bat to teach the class about blunt force trauma... and that was the ONLY thing he ever did that was remotely related to driving. He only ever told stories of how he'd almost died (how many of those stories can you have before it disqualifies you from teaching kids how to drive?) Road Hours: Elijah called me slurs that I didn't even know applied to me at the time and at one point began chanting in Latin. He also routinely encouraged illegal driving practices. Can't report anything because HR is Paul's wife.

Lewis took my money in advance and didn't give me lessons that I had booked. He said the car was…read morewrecked. I asked for a refund and he refused to give me any. I called the "company" but they have never picked up. Stay away. You have been warned. The truth is most of these driving schools in Charlotte lack professionalism and reliability.

My son participated in his first driving lesson, and he commented that he has never had a less…read morestressful experience in driving. The instructors are outstanding, and the process has been seamless for us as parents as well. I would recommend this driving program to everyone. Thank you so much for all you do

I would not recommend NC Professional Driving School. Sammy did not show up for my son's first…read morebehind the wheel lesson. The morning of he texted me saying he would be a few minutes late. We waited for 45 minutes and he was a no show. The second lesson he changed the time of our scheduled appointment after I texted him to confirm the time on the day of the appoinment. This happened again on my son's second behind the wheel lesson. He changed the time and then was 15 minutes late. He had another student in the car for my son's second lesson and my son's second lesson was driving this other student in the car from Huntersville to Mathews to the student's home. My son said he was not comfortable with the way Sammy spoke to him, more yelling not teaching. My son also informed me that Sammy would be on his phone and texting during lessons! I believe this because day of 3rd behind the wheel I was texting with Sammy and then called him and he answered while driving in the car with a student giving a lesson. I know because after speaking with me for a couple of minutes and me expressing that I was unhappy with his services he told me he was giving a lesson and had to "pay attention" to his student driver. I chose this school based on reviews and that they had a self-paced online teen course. I would highly reconsider using this school for the driver's ed teen education . They are unreliable and do not communicate well. Please take the time to read all reviews and do not make the same mistake I did. Sammy apologized for the way he spoke to me and explained he was having a bad day and has students all over Charlotte. If I am paying a premium of $428.00 I expect the owner to be professional and not make excuses for his disrespectful behavior nor his lack of being able to schedule appointments correctly. He does not respect other people's schedules or time nor does he model safe driving by texting and speaking on the phone during lessons. The lack of respect for my time, the lack of safety while driving and the way he spoke to me were only part of this very unpleasant experience.

The name fits the school! Mr. Sammy was always professional…read moreand courteous! Would highly recommend this driving school!

I couldn't have had a more terrible experience battling the professionalism, or lack thereof, of…read morethis company. On the day of my appointment, I contacted them to see if we could push my appointment by 30 minutes. He asked me if I could change the appointment to a Sunday AT 6AM because the car was malfunctioning. I don't know how late in the day it would have been before HE would decide to call me to let me know that we needed to reschedule. Nonetheless, I ama glad that I contacted him first. On Sunday, I woke up at 5am to be up and ready for my appointment, just in case he showed up a few minutes early. Around 6:15, he was a no show, so I called him to get his ETA to which he said, 'Damn, my alarm did not go off. Let's schedule AGAIN.' To which I politely declined. And OF COURSE I couldn't go back to bed because I made sure that I had a snack and a hot tea to keep me up for the lesson. This goes without saying, but I wouldn't recommend this place to ANYONE. With a faulty car and an owner with an even faultier alarm clock, it doesn't make sense to put your safety, sanity and weekend sleep schedule at risk.

I had such a positive experience learning to drive with Brian! I am looking to move down here from…read moreNY and I NEVER EVER drove so I was very scared to learn and I had to overcome a lot of fears. If you are in that same category, you must seek out Brian from this school. He is so patient, does not yell at you and has a vast knowledge of driving laws. He will make you feel comfortable on the road and help you feel confident about driving! Highly recommend!!

You can visit and get a service from people working towards their dream and it's at a discounted…read moreprice. How cool is that!? I visited and Addison gave me an incredible facial. Her massage techniques seriously rivaled those of the estheticians I have worked with at top tier spas across the country. I wish I lived closer or I'd be here all the time. In the past I have come for shampoo blowouts and loved it. They definitely prep students to set them up for success.

I've been going to the Aveda Institute in Charlotte since relocating from California, and overall I…read moregenuinely appreciate what the school offers -- especially the affordability and the opportunity for students to learn in a real salon environment. In San Francisco, the Aveda schools separate students into different levels or cohorts, so you have a better idea of experience level and appointment timing. Charlotte seems a bit more of a mixed experience, so I always plan extra time when booking. This most recent appointment was unfortunately a bit challenging for me. What was expected to be a standard haircut and blowout turned into nearly a three-hour appointment, and by the end I was honestly exhausted. The instructors were excellent and very attentive. One instructor in particular stepped in professionally to help guide the haircut shape, layering, and face framing I was asking for, which I really appreciated. He was kind, observant, and clearly invested in helping the student succeed while making sure I felt heard as the guest. Where the experience became difficult was more around confidence level, pacing, and overall guest interaction. The student was very sweet and well-intentioned, but there was a great deal of nonstop conversation throughout the appointment, and it became hard to relax. I think one of the biggest skills students can learn -- beyond technical training -- is how to read the room and recognize when a guest may want a quieter, more calming salon experience. I had mentioned upfront that I'd been stressed and was really looking forward to a relaxing shampoo and scalp massage, but unfortunately the shampoo experience felt rushed and incomplete despite spending quite a bit of time at the bowl. The blowout and styling process also became very lengthy and product-heavy, and by the next day my hair felt sticky and my scalp itchy from the amount of product used. That said, I do want to give credit where it's due: the staff handled checkout professionally, and the supervisor kindly offered for me to return within seven days if I wanted adjustments to the layers or styling. I truly appreciated that gesture and the professionalism behind it. I think Aveda Institute Charlotte has a lot of talent and potential, but perhaps there's room for additional coaching around guest communication, confidence-building, professionalism, time management, and creating a more relaxing client experience alongside the technical education. I'll likely return because I do believe in supporting beauty schools and student learning environments -- I'll just be more mindful about scheduling enough time and communicating my preferences more directly going forward.

Chris was great with my daughter. She had only driven in a parking lot two times prior to doing her…read moresix hours behind the wheel with Chris. She left confident and ready to drive with us. She was able to pass her level one permit test on the first try. I was nervous about trying to make driving work with her schedule and paying for service, Chris was incredibly flexible and was able to work around her schedule with ease. Highly recommend this company.

My son and I had great experience working with Chris and Scott. The communication was quick and…read moreconsistent. Chris and Scott worked hard to schedule my son quickly. I accredit their instruction and 'quizzes' to helping prepare my son for his for his permit test. We can't thank you enough!

I very much enjoyed my experience shopping here yesterday. The two women working were friendly and…read morehelped me find what I was looking for. They have specialty items made in house and then other items made elsewhere. They do card readings and sell the usual metaphysical store items. Probing was right where it should be. Reasonable and nice.

Everything! Is a vibe, the energy is great and authentic. The owners are always generous with their…read moretime and knowledge always willing to explain or answer questions. A variety of goods and well priced.