The school has the driver arrive at 7am just to wait around and then it doesn't matter where you…read moreare in line, they'll put people ahead of you. It took almost 4 hours to take the test. They also fail you for dumb stuff

This is the best driving school!!! I've been to 4 driving schools and this is the ONLY one I would…read morerecommend. Maureen is so knowledgeable and has taught me more than any other instructor! She explains everything so well and makes sure you are comfortable. All these other schools want your money but she wants you to drive and get your license! I never thought I was going to get my license bc I was always so nervous but she believed in me more than I did at times. When the time came, I passed the road test with ease. I almost couldn't believe how easy it was. I can't recommend this place enough. Please go here and ask for Maureen, you won't be disappointed.

Emile is the owner he was great and professional. I paid for 10 lessons which was worth every…read morepenny. I passed the road test in one try. Thanks so much!

I tried thus driving school and had been refunded my $60 out of my $350 because the instructor was…read moregrabbing the wheel and made me pull over needless to say I reported it and am now looking for another school I am upset the instructor kept grabbing my wheels so needless to say after that I called police and reported them

Highly recommend Lucien. He's a very good teacher who taught a complete novice. He' has never…read moremissed a lesson, always shows up on time and is a very good man. Thanks Lucien.

Lucien has many positive reviews, so I think his teaching style clearly works well for some…read morestudents--it just didn't work for me. I'm not trying to criticize his technique as a whole, but I do want others to have a clear sense of what to expect. Booking a session was quick and easy, and I was able to get an appointment the very next day, which I really appreciated. I understand that driving instructors sometimes need to be curt and direct for safety reasons. However, I think the type of feedback also needs to match the situation and the student's experience level. For me, the lesson felt like an hour of being yelled at. I was constantly aware that I was doing something wrong, but not always what I had done wrong or how to fix it. My impression was that Lucien overestimated my prior driving experience. This could likely have been resolved by taking a few moments to pause, talk through what we were about to do, and ask whether I had done it before. When I asked questions, Lucien was willing to demonstrate, but many of his instructions weren't clear to me, and his tone made me feel as though I was being scolded, even if that wasn't his intention. If I made the same mistake multiple times, that suggested I didn't understand something, not that I wasn't trying. Instead, he seemed frustrated that I didn't get it immediately and would tell me I was doing it wrong without giving concrete, descriptive feedback about how to correct it. For example, when I was practicing turning, he would yell that I was doing it wrong and grab the wheel, which didn't help me understand what I needed to change. It would have been far more helpful to pull over, explain the steps clearly, and then practice on a quiet street where I could try again safely and independently. There were also times when I misunderstood his instructions (for instance, going into the leftmost lane instead of going to the leftmost lane that eventually turns right). His immediate response was to yell that I hadn't listened, rather than clarify what I had misunderstood. This approach felt infantilizing and made me upset and distracted, which wasn't conducive to learning. Pedagogically, it also didn't make much sense to me. I wasn't paying $70 an hour to ignore instructions; if I wasn't following them correctly, it meant something about the instructions wasn't clear. A more helpful response would have been to ask what part I had misunderstood and adjust the explanation so I could succeed next time. Overall, Lucien may be a good fit for students who thrive under very direct and high-pressure instruction, are very good at articulating the specific skills that they already have and are hoping to gain, and are better at interpreting his feedback. For others, his style may be stressful and difficult to learn from.

Typically, I refrain from criticizing others' businesses; however, this situation is quite absurd…read more Metullus displays a lack of professionalism, arriving for lessons at his own convenience, engaging in phone conversations while teaching the lesson and there always seems to be some issue with him. His inconsistency in teaching has hindered my son's ability to retain the material covered in previous sessions. My son began the course on 12/23/24, and as of now, he has yet to finish the parenting class. Now, my son has to start all over again. I strongly advise against investing your time and money in this establishment.

An amazing driving school! l had the best instructor Metellus, he is a great person and helped me a…read morelot until l pass the road test and get the drivers license in my fist attempt. I would recommend him to all future students! Thank you for the great experience!

I went to Joe's school about 3 years ago. I was 47 yrs old at the time. Never thought I was going…read moreto drive. But Joe was so patient with me and willing to help me. I've been driving ever since. Btw got my license on the first try. He is awesome!

TERRIBLE experience Joe is very impatient and obnoxious all he does is put his hand over the wheel…read morewhen you make mistake and yell. I learned nothing from this man. All he did was stress me out and make me scared to drive constantly slamming on the breaks when I was in complete control of the vehicle. Don't waste your money going here he also calls you baby constantly which I fine very unprofessional. Couldn't get out of there soon enough biggest waste of $80 after two lessons I will NEVER go back to this school. Please don't waste your money go someplace else

Instructor Ray is really great. I'm a bit older than the…read moretypical client and was very unfamiliar with driving starting out. I was extremely nervous and freaked out a lot on the road, but Instructor Ray was always very patient and helped me gain confidence. He had a set plan on how we progress each day and he drilled me on all the important aspects on the exam. Passed on my first try with him. My significant other also passed with this school. Highly recommend. The scheduling has also been very easy, and they send you confirmations/reminders the day before. Very friendly staff.

I recently contacted Victory Driving School to schedule driving practice with my valid Azerbaijani…read moredriver's license, which includes a full English translation on the back. Despite Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 90, Section 10 clearly stating that foreign license holders can legally drive in the state for up to one year with a proper translation, the school rejected my application citing Appendix C from the RMV -- which only applies to license conversion, not to the legality of driving as a recent arrival. I have been in the U.S. for just 4 months, well within the 6-month window confirmed by the RMV for driving on a foreign license. I explained this to the school, but they were unwilling to acknowledge the legal difference. I found their approach dismissive and poorly informed of state law. It's unfortunate to see a driving school show such limited understanding of the legal framework they operate within. I do not recommend them to international drivers, especially those who meet all legal requirements but are treated as if they don't.

I am an adult driver (40+) who has always lived in the city and never driven prior to this school…read more I enrolled in the beginner private lesson package which I found from googling adult driving school reviews. I was initially nervous when I saw that multiple instructors would be working with me. After I emailed them with my worry, they called very quickly to explain the benefit of learning from different instructors, something that ultimately helped me feel prepared for the road test since you never know which examiner you'll get. Every instructor I drove with was patient, professional, and clearly invested in both my safety and my success. As an adult learning to drive in this city, I can't recommend this school highly enough.

Inconsistent, Unprofessional, and Ultimately a Waste of Time & Money…read more I am writing this review on behalf of my father, a retired military Veteran from India, who just completed 7 lessons with Brookline Driving School. Unfortunately, his experience was overwhelmingly disappointing and I would strongly advise you to look elsewhere. Our primary issue was the complete lack of consistency between instructors. He had at least three different teachers, primarily switching between Ervin and Vitaly. While Ervin was patient and seemed to genuinely enjoy teaching, the same cannot be said for his counterpart. Vitaly was, frankly, obnoxious. He lacked basic respect for his students, was often loud and visibly frustrated, creating an environment where my father felt intimidated and unable to ask questions. If you don't have the patience for this job, why are you in it? To make matters worse, he made uncalled-for and stereotypical "jokes" about Indians being bad drivers, which was completely unprofessional and offensive. The biggest practical problem arose from this inconsistency. Ervin and Vitaly taught completely different techniques for parallel parking. One would say to do it one way, and the next lesson, the other would contradict it. This constant change in instruction confused my father daily and shattered his confidence. The culmination of this failure was on his road test. He failed specifically because of the parallel parking maneuver. The conflicting advice from his own instructors left him unsure of the correct method, leading to a critical error. I hold Brookline Driving School 100% responsible for this. We are cutting our losses and heeding our neighbors' recommendation to try Waltham Driving School instead. Save your time, your money, and your sanity--go somewhere else. This school is unorganized and employs instructors who are not aligned, with at least one who lacks the basic demeanor required to teach.

Sal and Joey are the best. They're so nice. Sal has the kindest heart as a teacher and an…read moreinstructor. He really loves what he does. The place is pricier than most places, but you actually get taught with some helpful tips you'll remember even after driving school. They making the driving lessons fun, especially with Joey (Sal's son). I would totally recommend this driving school to anyone.

I'm taking lessons right now! Sal is an amazing instructor and an even better person. I feel so…read morecomfortable with him, from what I've seen in the 5 lessons I've taken, Sal has treated me and all other customers like his family. Anyone who didn't give 5 stars probably had another instructor. The price is amazing 250 for 10 lessons. He is always on time and never cancels lessons. The only thing with Sal is that his hearing isn't all that great and he can be a little forgetful but if you stay on top of him he'll do his part 100%! Love Sal! I always look forward to my next lesson with him

Karen is a very talented seamstress. I had a favorite top made by another seamstress friend, that…read morewas made of a very delicate fabric, and had become worn due to time and use. I met with Karen to show her the top and to ask if she could make me two similar style tops. She was able to perfectly replicate my favorite top. She also took any stress out of the process, as she selected fabric and designs based upon my preferences. The tops came out wonderfully - lovely quality, style, and price. I highly recommend Karen, as her work is excellent and she is very pleasant to work with.

From the owner: Please note: All work is done by appointment only! Absolutely NO drop-ins, please. Please call or…read moreemail to schedule an appointment. Exact address will be sent with your appointment confirmation. KM Sewing services and repairs all brands of non-computerized sewing machines, specializing in older models. Service calls are available for clients with machines that cannot be transported for service. Commercial service calls for the sewing industry are always welcome. Private sewing lessons are available for all levels, from beginner to advanced. Intensive classes in dancewear construction are availabe for advanced students with a minimum of 3 years of sewing experience. Single lessons to learn how to properly use you sewing machine or serger are also available. Yelp has removed or hidden several of our positive reviews in an attempt to strongarm us into paying for premium service. You can access a few of these hidden reviews by clicking to view the reviews that Yelp has listed as "not recommended". Please see our facebook page and Google listing for an accurate, comprehensive list of reviews. (Yelp will not allow us to post links to those pages here. Please use Google to search for "KM Sewing" to find these pages.)