I personally did my driving defensive course and my 10 hours with McKenna's. It was an awesome…read moreexperience, and I 100% recommend it to anyone looking for a good, informative class and a comfortable, learning environment for driving lessons. My class mates ranged in age, but there was nothing uncomfortable about it.Our teacher Bill was an absolute sweet heart. He tried to incorporate comedy and life experiences into his driving lessons. They have multiple driving instructors, but i personally got Jake which was great to work with. He was awesome about getting me out driving as much as i could, and offered to help me work on anything i was uncomfortable with. I was terrified when test time came, but i swear i wouldn't of passed without the helpful tips and advice they gave me.

Horrible experience with this company-go elsewhere in HRM. I live in the neighborhood and saw their…read morecars, and I wanted to support a family owned, local business. I guess that doesn't matter to them. They were unreliable and uncommunicative. I asked for extra lessons for my daughter, I paid the invoice, and then emailed and called for 5 MONTHS to get her on the schedule with no response. Im talking ZERO. The only time they responded was when I asked for my money back. They were super quick to take my money, and get back to me when I wanted my money back. That's it. never even tried to make it right or apologize. I dont need an apology but I am pointing out they dont care about the people that sign up for their lessons. They also lied about when they sent my money back. When I asked again if they sent it, they said, "It should have went through" with the time stamp on the transfer one minute after my text. RIDICULOUS. This company is an absolute racket.

Do not go... he will yell at you saying you could've killed us and if you try to explain what you…read morewere thinking, he will just yell louder. He wants you to have no common courtesy behind the wheel. Then, he'll give you a box of tissues if you start to cry (which he has in his backseat) and act as if he wasn't the one to yell at you. He will not issue refunds either, even though his service wasn't completed. Check his reviews on the BBB for further clarification and proof from his other students and their families. There are better ways to teach people, Colin.

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I took the course at High School Driving Academy as a "mature" learner a few years ago. The reason…read morewhy I chose this school rather than another was mostly location: it's easy to get to the Dartmouth Sportsplex using transit whereas some of the other schools have fairly inaccessible locations for the theory part. The course consists of 25 hours of theory, usually comprising two subsequent weekends, and 10 driving lessons. The atmosphere of the theory part is a bit like back in high school, but I guess that's necessary given the audience. Apart from me only one or two other people were older than 18. The course is well taught though, and the materials used good. Peter and Janet, the two instructors of the theory part, and the owners of the company, are ex husband and wife. Interesting setup but it seemed to work. Peter is extremely obsessed with detail though, so he may be a bit challenging as a driving instructor. For the theory part he was great though. When you start taking the theory part you should already have your learner's licence -- otherwise you can't start booking driving lessons. An important organizational detail that is not really explained on the company website. It's a bit of an interesting situation since, in order to get a learner's licence, you have to pass the rules test and the signs test (as well as the vision test) -- so in a way you first have to pass the tests before you start learning the material in the course. Another reason to get your learner's licence as early as possible is that there is a three-month waiting period between getting your learner's licence and taking the road test (which you take after having taken the theory part as well as the driving lessons). For my driving lessons I had Gary Steed most of the time who is truly an excellent instructor. Meanwhile he started his own driving school though. The other instructors I had were good too. So overall it's a good driving school with nothing really to complain about. I passed my road test at the first attempt and have been accident-free ever since. I can recommend them.

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My son completed his classroom session of the course in March 2019. It took until October 25th,…read more2019 to begin his first driving lesson. We would go days and days before receive a response to set up the next lesson. On 2 separate occasions, cancelled at short notice. Today, we were told that my son had one hour left of driving but would not honour it because the time had "elapsed" and would therefore NOT receive his course completion certificate until I paid $79 for this hour of driving. I was also told thar he was considered "elapsed" since December 2019! (What!?) My son had regular appointments with Larry (who is great) through January to March. Not one word about being elapsed, from anyone. Then COVID hit and the world was paused for months. His next lesson, in September 2020, again, no mention of "elapse", went great. When we inquired today about the certificate, were told he will get the certificate once he completes this $79 lesson. Every single correspondence back and forth has been saved and will be filed the the BBB.

IMPOSSIBLE to schedule in car lessons (which are only offered during school). many lessons…read morecancelled by the instructor with minutes notice. Instructor didn't show up for lessons on 3 occasions - we started taking time stamped photos to prove this. Refused to issue my son's certificate of completion until we paid additional money. Cannot believe they are still open. CANNOT believe this is an "accredited" driving school with local insurance companies.

My experience with First Step Driving Training was a very positive one. the instructor Susan is an…read moreexcellent, very professional, yet approachable, instructor. she is a patient and a positive teacher that does a great job of pacing the lessons based on the individual's learning strengths and weaknesses. She doesn't just make you pass the road test, but ultimately, become a safe, confident driver.

I am very thankful to Abdul for all the hard work he has put during our classes to make sure that I…read morepass my road test, I appreciate his patience and ability to teach me how to drive within ten lessons without any driving experience before. My whole family is going to thru him and everybody is beyond satisfied. I recommend him to everyone, the best teacher in Halifax.

It is a good school. Three of my family obtained their driving licences after following the…read moretraining at C'EST.

Lovely , attentive, kind students and staff members. I have been going here for my mani-pedi and…read morewaxing for some time. The students go above and beyond to keep you looking lovely and refreshed! It's a great spot to go! Highly recommend!

Been going here for years! Always get excellent cuts and colors and the Supervisors are great at…read moredouble checking everything. Takes a little longer than at a salon but that's to be expected. Totally recommend!