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 did the 30 hr Driver Education Program and 6 hr Behind the Wheel Session with Begin New Driving…read moreSchool followed by 10 hrs of personal driving lessons before taking the road skills test at the WhiteOaks MVA. After that I took the road test and passed it in the first attempt. My experience with the driving instructor has been fantastic. Especially, considering the fact that I never drove a car before. Ms. Rani Nathan, my driving instructor taught me well the procedures of operating the car and driving in different conditions and prepared me well for the test. She is supportive, patient and has excellent knowledge about all MVA rules and policies which helped me take the test with confidence. The classroom sessions prepared me well for the challenge of driving on the road and the driving lessons got me up to speed so that I can now drive with more confidence. Also, the driving school conducts the Behind the Wheel sessions within a month of the 30 hr driver education program which helps to complete the program quickly. Begin New Driving School is very highly recommended!

Such an excellent teacher! Ms. Rani gives such clear guidance and is so easy going. When I was…read morefeeling discouraged and anxious about driving, she encouraged me and made me feel like I could take on any challenge. I've actually had four different driving instructors, but once I found Ms. Rani, I began to gain confidence and skill on the road. I highly recommend Ms. Rani's school to anyone who is seeking a patient, knowledgeable, encouraging teacher.

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 :-)

I really loved the service and how i was treated was beyond my expectations, I'd like to thank…read moreyesouf foremost, May God bles you

If you're looking for the best instructor ever, then you're on the perfect place! I definitely…read morerecommend you for their true guidance and patience that made me become a safe driver. Thank you for giving me the confidence which I will need the most. Your lessons were very informative, well-structured and I really appreciate your encouragement. Thank you so much!

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.

Naji helped me overcome my road jitters as well as taught fundamental road safety and skills.read more

This place is the worst - after finish with the class and did all the hours of driving …read more i waited 2 months for the in car driving and I am now sitting in a parking lot waiting for the instructor which did not show up . please do not use this place. pure disappointment.

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 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.

Mr. Martin is the best The school is awesomely great…read more They're doing a magnificent job to new drivers They're patient and time conscious

I do not recommend this place at all. I have taken lessons at a different driving school and they…read morewent much better. I called on 2/17 and they charged my card 83$ which is the 80$ lesson plus a transaction fee. I told them I only had a few days before my test so I wanted a lesson before hand. The front desk lady and the driver said they called six times each. However, they did not leave one voice message after 12 calls. I live near a forest on a corner street. Sometimes my signal is bad. I think as a professional driving school that I already paid for, the least they could've done is left a message so I could be able to return it. I don't have 12 missed calls in my phone log. I asked for a refund and they are asking for my card information again. I don't know where it is. Now I have to call my bank to dispute the transaction because I was charged for services I did not receive. The driver called me after I talked to the front desk lady and he was pretty nice but it still does not excuse the level of unprofessionalism I experienced here.

They are a horrible driving school . I don't recommend . The Front desk person is so rude and…read moreunorganized. They make you wait months to get a call back for your driving hours it's a waste of time and money !

I went to Alcantara for the 36 hour class and three driving sessions and had a great experience!…read morePeter is an excellent teacher, in the classroom and as a driving instructor. His style made me feel really comfortable behind the wheel. Class met every weekday for two weeks from 6 to 9 - which I was really dreading because I work every day but honestly, it went by so fast and Peter made the class time painless. Highly recommend, so glad I found them.

I was a member here and after learning at a board meeting last year that they were having financial…read moredifficulties from the board, I tried to suggest multiple fundraising ideas and ideas for recruiting new members and was constantly shut down and it was all kind of odd and combined with a very suspicious 2024 projected budget printout which I will attach lead me to seek financial transparency, as member/owners are entitled to as outlined in the bylaws, and when I was refused I contacted councilwoman Minks office where a gentleman they are told me that they were not in good standing with the state according to his records, and he directed me to the office of consumer affairs, and as a result of these things I have been expelled from the pool with the board refusing to return my membership unit funds and I just want other people to be aware before making the decision to join

I've been a member since 1988. My kids and my grandson took swimming lessons there, and we had…read moremany birthday parties at the pool. The staff is great, and the grounds are well taken care of. I look forward spending time at the pool every summer.