(Part 1) Aaron Sisson Graduate of Gary Knepler's Driving School Classroom/Teaching Experience 10/10 Driving Lesson Experience 10/10 Staff Rating 10/10 Overall Experience 10/10 "Classroom/Teaching Experience" 10/10 -Classroom The classroom itself is very clean and orderly, chairs are pushed in, all of the driving books are in very good condition and they are all up to date, spacious, no gum under the chairs, ect. Based on my own experience the student to teacher ratio is about 10-15 students per one teacher with the main instructors being Gary and Howard Knepler. Walking into the classroom was very heartwarming and accepting, everyone there had good intentions and all had the same goal (to become a safe and well-rounded driver!). Classroom times and lessons are flexible as a few different times throughout the week and weekend are offered. Private lessons are also offered for all ages so if you are an older individual don't be shy or embarrassed that you want to take a lesson, we all need a refreshment and we all as human beings have room to expand and grow our knowledge. A driving simulator is also offered in the course. -Teaching Experience I was never a fan of taking notes but then I realized just because a teacher or a person in general is talking does not necessary mean you are listening. Repetition is key in learning and storing that information into your long term memory. Many driving schools will just teach you how to pass the knowledge and driving test. Gary Knepler's Driving School does beyond that, they provide you with knowledge that you will hold onto for a life time. They do a perfect job of balancing classroom time with note taking and descriptive memoir's both leaving an imprint in your mind that driving is very real and can be very dangerous if you do not take it maturely and seriously. I loved how they shared their own personal experiences with the class, for many student's actually hearing about personal events in the instructor's life involving driving help's them understand more in depth about how accidents can happen but can also be prevented with the right knowledge and experience. Another thing I enjoyed seeing was student involvement, when students are just taking notes they tend to drift off but when they have the opportunity to speak out and answer questions they feel more involved and much more motivated as a whole. Witnessing an accident is not a "pretty" sight, depending on the person hearing about an accident does not paint a "real" picture but can create certain feelings or empathy but actually watching it helps students realize this is actuality not a video game which is why I believe the videos they show are perfect for the overall teaching experience. "Driving Lesson Experience" 10/10 My driving experience was great! After learning the rules of the road, I was finally allowed to get behind the wheel of an actual vehicle. I was definitely impressed by how well maintained the instructional vehicles were. The vehicles were spotless inside and out and have that new car smell to them. Before even starting the vehicle up, I was instructed to adjust my mirrors, my seat and my hand position on the steering wheel and of course most importantly BUCKLE UP! The instructor wanted to make sure I understood the fundamentals of the vehicle before I even started up the vehicle. I without a doubt felt safe and secure. The first thing that the instructor and I did was drive to an empty parking lot down the road and then I was instructed to rapidly turn the wheel back and forth while accelerating slowly so I could learn how to control the vehicle and not let the vehicle control me. Something that I did appreciate a lot about the driving lessons was how the instructor allowed me to park where other cars were, meaning I actually had to try to not hit a car instead of seeing an empty lot and not giving it a single thought. Another thing that I believed helped a lot was them asking you what you think YOU need to work on, mine being entering the highway safely. So of course I got a lot of practice doing that and now I enter the highway safely every time and I'm really glad the instructor asked me what I wanted to work on. The lessons are flexible as always, they are normally two hours long but if you have a timeframe then you can split up the hours and continue when you are free when they are offered. If you have any concern about your child being in a vehicle the best thing about Gary Knepler's Driving School is that you can talk to them, they will do their best to aid your concern, as your child's safety is their main concern. Staff rating 10/10 "With age and experience comes wisdom" Both Gary and Howard are very wise and intelligent individuals with good and precise judgment. All of the Driving instructors including Howard and Gary are intelligent and easy going and highly professional. The front receptionist is very sweet, kind and respectful and will gladly answer anything read more

(Part 2) Aaron Sisson Graduate of Gary Knepler's Driving School Classroom/Teaching Experience 10/10 Driving Lesson Experience 10/10 Staff Rating 10/10 Overall Experience 10/10 Overall experience 10/10 * It's critical for parents to be involved in their teen's process of learning to drive, take the extra time to take a class with your child to see what he or she is learning as parents are free to enter classroom or car announced or unannounced. Parents listen and trust their kids too much, today is today, tomorrow is tomorrow, yesterday was yesterday. Point being, stop dwelling on the fact that you grew up a certain way or this was the way you were taught. Minds develop much differently in today's generation then years ago. Instead of believing what your children are saying, please take a moment of your time and actually watch what your child is doing. Driving a vehicle requires being mature. Do not expect any driving school in this world to automatically make your child a safe driver. She/he must have the proper mindset before attending driving school. Just because you are ranked #1 on the racing game "Burnout paradise" does not make you a good driver!). Overall my experience at Gary Knepler's Driving School was magnificent, I walked in as a very anxious and nervous teen learner and came out a very confident safe driver. The location is easy to find, easy to access and has plentiful parking. There is a bathroom inside, the classroom hours being flexible and offered throughout the week and weekend is a plus. The cars used during driving lessons are very well maintained and clean. All of the staff members are all amazing people, the front receptionist has to be the sweetest woman I've ever met, and she is very kind, very respectful and will gladly sit down and answer any questions you have. Both Howard and Gary are intelligent and caring. The driving instructors are all very understanding and will let you drive at your own pace, for example if you feel the need to pull over and calm down don't hesitate! They understand we all learn at our own pace and we all have our bad days. They don't just teach you how to pass the test, they teach you how to safely drive in all of Mother Nature's conditions. I would recommend Gary Knepler's Driving School to any parent looking for a safe and reliable driving school. So you may still be asking yourself after reading this review "Why should my child attend this driving school?" Well first things first there are two different reasons why people choose their careers or jobs, first being is because the person actually CARES or second the person see's the money and power/control. Gary and Howard not only dedicated their life to teaching and driving but they really care. They understand what it is like to raise kids as they are parents themselves. They are the type of people that will call the DMV and complain if wrong information is being provided, they give information speeches all around, and they are very involved in the driving world. They want to make sure your child is safe when driving and even before getting in the vehicle they make sure you know the rules of the road. Letting your teen drive is not easy for any parent, it is actually quite a scary and nerve racking experience. This is why Gary and Howard take what they do very seriously. With all this being said, your child should attend Gary Knepler's Driving School because your concern is their concern, they want to work with you not against you! Overall it was a very heartwarming experience, I am now fully confident in my driving ability's, invest your money and go to Gary Knepler's Driving School, it was worth every penny! read more

Good experience overall. I took both the in class portion, durning the summer at my local high school of Stratford High and 8 hours of on road driving. The Good: Class was informative Class prepared well for all exams After taking the class I retained much of the information presented Free pickup for lessons (ie school, home, work if local) Knowledgeable instructors Cars are easy to maneuver. Prepared well for licensing exam, I recieved a perfect score! The Bad: The time window provided for pickup is not strictly adhered to The license test was expense at $210 Testing car is a slightly different driving experience from practice cars. Overall a pleasurable experience. In four short months after receiving my permit, I was successful in passing my licensure test, because I was trained well. Not only for the test but everyday driving. Definitely would recommend to a friend! read more

The Gary Knepler Driving School delivers a quality program to it's students. Although there is a lot of work, the information we learn is very beneficial in the long run. Howard and Gary are both very dedicated to making the students the best drivers they can be and are always willing to assist you if help is needed. I just received my license there and really enjoyed the program. I was able to pick and choose my class times which left me the option to participate in my after school activities and spend time with friends and family. read more

Gary Knepler Driving School is the best! I am a very nervous/anxious driver and all of the instructors are top notch and made me feel comfortable and relaxed. No one yells or is harsh and the training is excellent. I was very well prepared for the on road exam; they won't let you take it if they feel you aren't ready. Overall going to Gary Knepler Driving School was probably one of the best decisions I've ever made! If you have any sort of fear or trepidation about driving this is the school for you--class act all around. read more

I would recommend this driving school to all my friends. I already kind of knew how to drive, which meant that I had a few bad habits, and I had been driving around aimlessly without improving much. My instructor was able to identify the specific problem areas (for me, observational skills, responding to dynamic situations) and helped me address those in a very constructive and effective manner, and I passed my road test with no problem! read more

Great driving school, good instructors. Very good at what they do. This should be your first choice when looking for a driving school. Top notch! read more