As a certified instructor, my opinion is often requested, & rarely given ( but done so freely)…read more I'm a volunteer speaker, providing the required 'Share the Road' unit to classes/schools across the state. I can honestly say, that students from the DRIVE! school are provided with teachers who genuinely care & current, accurate curriculum. They know more than other classes/schools & are better prepared. When I present the "Look Twice NC" Program, students are always receptive & grateful. Their commitment to every student's survival is clear in their efforts, to not-only, cover the curriculum, but also invite the Sheriff's' Officers & us, out to every class! (I've not been paid for this opinion) Mz.Cat Director of Safety & Program Director, Look Twice NC

From the owner: We believe there s more to driving than passing a state exam. Learning to drive centers on safe…read moredriving habits, awareness of fellow drivers, and the confidence needed to securely navigate any situation. By combining lively classroom instruction with behind-the-wheel sessions, Drive. Driving School teaches students to remain calm and responsible on the road at all times. Experienced Each Drive. instructor provides the experience needed to put students at ease, as well as thorough background checks and full accreditation by the NC Department of Motor Vehicles. Our lead instructor, Johanna Newman, holds a Masters in Education and is state-certified to teach Drivers Education to both teens and adults. An educator for 15 years in the Mooresville graded schools and at Pine Lake Preparatory and a native of the Lake Norman region, Johanna has three children of her own so she understands the challenges of teaching students to drive. Patient Recognizing that each student learns at his or her own pace, we make sure students understand each lesson and welcome their questions. To help even nervous drivers relax, our instructors never yell at students or minimize their concerns. If students need more instruction than required by North Carolina, they may schedule additional sessions until they feel comfortable and ready to test with the DMV. (Additional sessions are charged at $50 per hour.) We also provide private lessons on request...

I would not recommend NC Professional Driving School. Sammy did not show up for my son's first…read morebehind the wheel lesson. The morning of he texted me saying he would be a few minutes late. We waited for 45 minutes and he was a no show. The second lesson he changed the time of our scheduled appointment after I texted him to confirm the time on the day of the appoinment. This happened again on my son's second behind the wheel lesson. He changed the time and then was 15 minutes late. He had another student in the car for my son's second lesson and my son's second lesson was driving this other student in the car from Huntersville to Mathews to the student's home. My son said he was not comfortable with the way Sammy spoke to him, more yelling not teaching. My son also informed me that Sammy would be on his phone and texting during lessons! I believe this because day of 3rd behind the wheel I was texting with Sammy and then called him and he answered while driving in the car with a student giving a lesson. I know because after speaking with me for a couple of minutes and me expressing that I was unhappy with his services he told me he was giving a lesson and had to "pay attention" to his student driver. I chose this school based on reviews and that they had a self-paced online teen course. I would highly reconsider using this school for the driver's ed teen education . They are unreliable and do not communicate well. Please take the time to read all reviews and do not make the same mistake I did. Sammy apologized for the way he spoke to me and explained he was having a bad day and has students all over Charlotte. If I am paying a premium of $428.00 I expect the owner to be professional and not make excuses for his disrespectful behavior nor his lack of being able to schedule appointments correctly. He does not respect other people's schedules or time nor does he model safe driving by texting and speaking on the phone during lessons. The lack of respect for my time, the lack of safety while driving and the way he spoke to me were only part of this very unpleasant experience.

The name fits the school! Mr. Sammy was always professional…read moreand courteous! Would highly recommend this driving school!

EVERY teen NEEDS this course! DO NOT SKIP THIS!!!!…read more I think anyone with a teen driver with access to this program is INSANE if you don't attend this class. It's a $99 sign up fee, which is returned to you if you sign up with a paper check (yes, you can mail it in). But honestly, the $99 donation to attend this is a steal and INFINITELY VALUABLE if you value your kiddo's life! We did the course 2 years ago for our older teen (pre-covid) & now just completed for the younger teen (post-covid). I wouldn't care if I had to wear a mask the whole day to do this class - I PROMISE you it's PRICELESS to give your teen driver some REAL experience and some good education about driving hazards. Driver training is just not the same as it used to be (and people drive larger cars and faster speeds than 20-30-40 years ago when we all learned!), and even with a year of permit-driving your kid won't get what they can at this course. Hazard/avoidance skills, ABS steering skills, SKID skills (yes, really skidding, like control out of a 360-spin), and drop-curb (tire off road in gravel) experience, curve control, even a simulated drunk-driving (affectionately called "drunk goggles") experience. There's probably even more in there that I forgot! Instructors are AWESOME and really give the full-experience to every kid. YOU DO NOT NEED A VEHICLE to do this - so even if you have to Uber to the program that's fine! An adult does need to attend with the teen, 30 hours on permit driving to attend (yes, they can go before full-license). Don't be put off by the ONE presentation by a Kia Dealer/Rep - Kia (in Charlotte anyway) sponsors and provides the vehicles for this program - it's why the cost is still $99 after years of the program running! Let Kia get their little 'schpeal' in & be patient, again this is abut preparing your kid for REAL driving scenarios that you will never be able to provide in a SAFE environment! Are there some wait times, yes on occasion - let's all be ADULTS here and understand things are sometimes beyond control and 'crap' happens. The program is SMOOTHLY RUN and you'll get all your info by email of what to do, when to go, number to call for issues, etc. (just READ the emails peeps!). Again - I promise you will not regret the skills your teen (and even YOU, you'll get to drive a little also!) will get from this experience. https://putonthebrakes.org

Every driver should take this course! Great experience for situations that show up that you just…read morecan't practice for in a normal driving experience.

Chris was great with my daughter. She had only driven in a parking lot two times prior to doing her…read moresix hours behind the wheel with Chris. She left confident and ready to drive with us. She was able to pass her level one permit test on the first try. I was nervous about trying to make driving work with her schedule and paying for service, Chris was incredibly flexible and was able to work around her schedule with ease. Highly recommend this company.

My son and I had great experience working with Chris and Scott. The communication was quick and…read moreconsistent. Chris and Scott worked hard to schedule my son quickly. I accredit their instruction and 'quizzes' to helping prepare my son for his for his permit test. We can't thank you enough!

The North Carolina teen driving process felt overwhelming as someone coming from another state…read more Building Confidence Driving School helped improve my understanding of the NC process and made getting my son his driver's license much easier. DMV appointments are difficult to get and availability can be months out. However, my son was able to take the road test through the school which eliminated the waiting period. Angelo was a great instructor who was patient and easy to work with. He even took my son to the DMV to get his driver's license after they completed the road test. I'd definitely recommend Building Confidence Driving School to any parents of a teenager trying to obtain their license. The school will be there to help you and your teen meet the requirements process, while also helping you avoid the hassle that comes in dealing with the NCDMV.

I can NOT express enough how relieved and grateful I am to have found Building Confident Driving…read moreSchool. I ended up in a sticky situation with another establishment I had put multiple driving hours in with but due to their road vehicle no longer being available I had to quickly find another company to help me with my DMV road test. Not only did I ace my road test but their team was professional, very knowledgeable in the requirements (learner permits, non-owner car insurance, etc.) and held my hand through the entire process. Gratitude to Angelo and Lisa.,

I couldn't have had a more terrible experience battling the professionalism, or lack thereof, of…read morethis company. On the day of my appointment, I contacted them to see if we could push my appointment by 30 minutes. He asked me if I could change the appointment to a Sunday AT 6AM because the car was malfunctioning. I don't know how late in the day it would have been before HE would decide to call me to let me know that we needed to reschedule. Nonetheless, I ama glad that I contacted him first. On Sunday, I woke up at 5am to be up and ready for my appointment, just in case he showed up a few minutes early. Around 6:15, he was a no show, so I called him to get his ETA to which he said, 'Damn, my alarm did not go off. Let's schedule AGAIN.' To which I politely declined. And OF COURSE I couldn't go back to bed because I made sure that I had a snack and a hot tea to keep me up for the lesson. This goes without saying, but I wouldn't recommend this place to ANYONE. With a faulty car and an owner with an even faultier alarm clock, it doesn't make sense to put your safety, sanity and weekend sleep schedule at risk.

I had such a positive experience learning to drive with Brian! I am looking to move down here from…read moreNY and I NEVER EVER drove so I was very scared to learn and I had to overcome a lot of fears. If you are in that same category, you must seek out Brian from this school. He is so patient, does not yell at you and has a vast knowledge of driving laws. He will make you feel comfortable on the road and help you feel confident about driving! Highly recommend!!

Oscar's provides an in- person classroom option, comprehensive curriculum, and accommodates behind…read morethe wheel drive time quickly once classroom potion is complete. My son was able to take the class and complete driving within two weeks. Instructors were kind but serious, and provided constructive feedback. I appreciated that they required the students to develop a driving contract and review with their parents/guardians and sign. Although a longer drive to Monroe for drop off from Charlotte, it was worth it.

The instructors at this school pride themselves on belittling students and threatening them with…read morefailure. The anxiety my child experienced after these classes was unacceptable and when Greg was told that my child was doing his best, Greg made attempts to talk down to us both. Safety is also a concern as students use breaks to openly vape and vagrant people frequent the parking lot attempting to scam passersby. Highly recommend seeking out a more balanced and compassionate school.

100% recommended. Today I Passed my driving Road test with…read moreAlert Driver training. Alan sir really guided me through his lessons. He prepared me not only for the road test but also made me a confident driver. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience. ​

Mr. Alan is so calm and pleasant to speak with. I am very happy that he was highly recommended by…read moremy best friend. For all parents out there looking for a driving school in Rock Hill, SC, look no more, please reach out to Alert Driver Training ASAP! I gave him 5 stars and would definitely use him again when my son's turn to drive! Thank you Alan for providing excellent service:)

My daughter had an amazing experience and was very well equipped after her time with Pam and Hal!…read more They and their staff are wonderful to work with and I would highly recommend them to anyone.

I can't say enough about this company! Hal and his staff are excellent. Our son loved his driving…read moreinstructor. Hal went above and beyond for our family. We had circumstances out of our control arise and he worked hard to help us resolve them. I would highly recommended them to anyone. Thank you for everything The Hartley's