I (Joda Collins) cannot get into this account to respond to Erica K where she posted, so I thought I would try to do it this way. I sent Erica the Contract in advance as I do with all prospects/applicants. I asked her to ask questions via email, if she had any. She read it and responded by email that she understood it and accepted the benefits and responsibilities as outlined in the Contact as I ask all my applicants to do. We met, as planned for her driving lesson, but she arrived angry and argumentative. I found it impossible to carry on a conversation with her. I never told her I would set aside 1hour and 45 minutes for a meet and greet. Her lesson was 1 hour and 15-minutes, but I do some show and tell with me behind the wheel and do not start the driver's one hour and 15-minutes until the driver is behind-the- wheel, thus I stated, in writing as I always do for all first lessons, that the lesson may take up to one half hour longer, up to 1 hour and 45 minutes, but at no extra charge. I gave her several chances to calm down and speak to me like a human being and not scream at me like a disobedient dog. She refused to show me any degree of respect, courtesy or lower her volume. She refused to acknowledge anything I said. Seeing she was out of control emotionally and refused to listen to any clarification I offered, I ended the meeting as gracefully as I could. In her complaining she forgot to note that I never charged her a dime, and that I offered her (as I do all my students) free three-point turn training and materials she could read on her own time that normally reduce the cost (time) of training by up to 50% (half the time to learn, therefore half the expense). I have only refused to teach 10 out of 2,046 student applicants to date. She is one of them. I cannot take the chance of putting a driver behind-the-wheel of my car who cannot control themselves. If they cannot control their behavior, they will no be able to remain in control of a vehicle. The meet and greet is just a few minutes that I invest without charge to the student, not one hour and 45-minutes of debating or me being rebuked. She was asked to read the contract in advance and ask any questions BEFORE scheduling my time and vehicle for service. She did not do that; otherwise, I could have answered her questions via email, rather than being verbally attacked by a person who seemed to have no interest in the meeting other than attacking me. I am a member of the BBB with an A+ rating. I have been in business in this area for almost 14 years. I adhere to the highest standards of professional ethics. However, I do not debate nor argue with people, including teenagers. I am not a dog and I do not have to tolerate being treated like or spoken to like one. read more

We had a very professional, educational experience with Mr. Collins. I found his website to her very full of information - some of which he could have charged for but gives away for free! - in terms of what to expect and the contractual arrangements. He is very upfront about his personality (he is indeed very straight-forward in his findings and reviews) but since the SAFETY of our 15 year-old daughter was our priority these 'blunt' findings were appreciated. I would much rather have Mr. Collins tell me she had a driving deficit that we could work to address than have a state trooper come to my door to tell me the driving deficit took her life. Our daughter took several lessons with Mr. Collins and she is very appreciative of the lessons he taught her. Is she a 'perfect' driver - no. But she is a SAFER driver than she ever would have been with what she would have learned from just us teaching her. She acknowledges that she learned a LOT from Mr. Collins. We are grateful to Mr. Collins for his patience, experience and willingness to share experiences that made an impact on our daughter's outlook on driving. We would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Collins to any new driver. read more

We continue to be amazed at the competency, and just common decency, of all involved with Joda Collins Driving Academy. If there is a BBB A+++, Joda Collins Driving Academy deserve it! I am a university professor and deal with many service organizations. My immigrant wife is learning to safely drive in Florida. So far she has made amazing progress over seven lessons. Joda Collins has shown such competency, and -- I want to say so kind, but even more-- he, and all of his agents, have exemplified what a great business should deliver. Always on time, always delivering MORE than what is required by our contract. ALWAYS treating me and my wife with respect. ALWAYS outperforming in every way. Joda is hilarious, intelligent, and one of the best teachers I've encountered: bear in mind, that I am a career teacher at university level. Would be happy to provide details to anyone who needs support for my recommendations for Joda Collins Driving Academy. jlepo@icloud.com read more

My license was suspended due to getting in three accidents in three years. I made contact through email. After clarifying the terms of my contract and picking a day I met Mr. Collins at the agreed upon location in my vehicle. From there Mr. Collins did an excellent job of teaching me everything I needed to know to pass the extended road exam required to get my license off suspension. When I asked for further explanations on matters he always provided extended explanations for me that were easy to understand. At no time did he make me feel like I was stupid or a terrible driver. He had many stories to tell which helped give a personalized idea of his experience with what piece of law he was currently training me on and helped me be more at ease. In the last analysis Mr. Collins is a polite, old school teacher who was very helpful in my journey to becoming a safer defensive driver. read more

First off I was absolutely scared after reading the reviews left for this man. I am not his family , not a close friend ,not anything other then a driver who needed help learning the right way to drive . First off he is a man of his word so what his webpage says ,he sticks by it. If you ****read it all ******* YOU WONT HAVE ISSUES. He and I met on time on thanksgiving I should add at the set time in his emails that he or his receptionist responded to in very timely manner . He personality is strong but this isn't a game . This is a serious class that you pay for by the hour or minutes. I passed my test needed and was told it was clear I was practicing and or taught well. I could write more but hands down worth every penny and Verry verry smart man when it comes to his job. Thank you so much !!!!! read more

It's hard for me to relate to the 1-star rating another client gave Mr. Collins! I found him to be extremely professional, patient, ultra-knowledgeable and exacting. He was always punctual, responsive and scrupulous in his dealings with me. It is rare these days to find someone as qualified and experienced in his business as he is. He offered tons of easily understood but clearly stated material both on his website and via workbooks. His practice of being "on the clock" from the minute he picked up my grandson for his lessons was perfect for me. I will say the same about his "no nonsense" attutide. He is the pro and my suggestion to someone who wants to argue over every point is to do it by email, not on driving time. No complaints from this very satisfied customer. Carolyn P. read more

Joda Collins Driving Academy worked out great for me. Everything was kept simple and prompt by using email. this Academy also had spots available to wear. I did not have to wait long. Mr. Collins was on time without any aggravation, and his instructions were simple and easy to follow. As a teacher, his emotions never changed nor did his answer. He will teach you the exact way the state laws want you to drive, and he will also show you if you have trouble. Mr. Collins has a lot of patience and good communication skills for the business. He specializes in helping you get rid of your bad habits that we all accumulate over the years of driving. He helped me out tremendously. Thank you Mr. Collins. read more

My son did not drive until he was 23 years old because of his epilepsy. Although his doctor gave his approval because my son's seizures had been controlled for eight years, he was still afraid to drive. Mr. Collins is a serious yet patient and fantastic teacher who stressed the importance of safety. When my son did not prepare between lesson, Mr. Collins let him know that was disrespectful to his time and the money I spent. My son would not an independent adult or a safe driver without Mr Collins. I would like to give him a hundred stars and thank him a thousand times!! read more

Mr. Collins was very professional and did a GREAT job at teaching my son how to drive safely. He provided safety tips and explained everything thorough to my son. Mr. Collins was very knowledgeable about road safety and my son felt very confident in Mr. Collin's training. I would highly recommend Joda Collins Driving Academy to anyone who is looking to take the 3n3 course and improve their driving skills. Thanks Mr. Collins for the services you provided for my son! It was a joyous experience and I thank you for being such a kind and friendly instructor! read more

Joda Collins offers a comprehensive driving program tailored to each individual's needs and goals. All information is provided in detail on the website and Mr. Collins is available to answer all questions in advance. When we contacted him to help teach our son to drive, he was especially helpful in working around 2 part-time jobs our son held. We found his teaching to be straightforward and professional and are glad he offers these skills! He makes our highways safer for all of us! read more

Joda Collins Driving Academy did GREAT at teaching me how to drive safely and responsibly on the road. He is a no nonsense kind of guy due to the importance of road safety, which is needed in teaching such a skill that could cost people their lives. I'm thankful to have learned from such a great instructor! read more

I found mr Collins was a no nonsense guy and very smart. I also experienced some difficulties with the dmv and Mr Collins went above and beyond to help me insure reinstatement. From what I learned at Joda Collins driving school I actually received a compliment for my driving ability from the dmv tester. read more

I was very happy with Mr. Collins driving teaching services, he will go above and beyond to help you achieve your specific driving goals. He also provided so much free information with such patience and care even before the hands on teaching began to get you driving in no time. read more

Mr Collins was professional and a very nice person. As long as u r not a entitled spoiled rich kid u should have no issue getting passed all u have to do is exactly what he says. I would recommend him for anyone who wants to improve there driving read more

Mr Collins is a very good teacher and took his time to explain what he was teaching.i had a very enjoyable experience and actually learned alot.thank you for your services Mr Collins. read more

Great driving experience with Mr.Joda Collins.Be open mindsyou are needing these services because you are a bad driver.Be open and honest with your self.Very straight forward human. read more

Thanks joda Collins for the driving academy. Very thorough and informative about safe driving. Takes his time making sure you get the knowledge and info to be a safe driver. read more

Thank you for your help, patience and understanding. I'm trying to put everything I've learned into practice. You are a driving encyclopedia. read more

I really enjoyed the training. I really enjoyed learning new things I never. if I had to take this class again will be using him again.