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...

Totally recommend Lake Norman Driving Academy. Our son had a great experience with the online class…read moreas well as the 6 hours of driving time. The instructors were helpful and made sure my son was able to complete his driving time before his 15th birthday. Best of all, the instructor came to the house to pick him up for his driving lessons, which makes it super convenient for working parents.

You will receive high quality instruction from Lake Norman Driving Academy! Highly recommend!read more

It's a scam. Teacher never shows up, the truck is so broken it doesn't even shift gears right. They…read morerefuse to give you a refund and don't reply to emails or calls. This school will take your money and waste your time

You do not want to waste your money here. I was only able to attend class 3 times inside the…read morebuilding before they did not have a building to host class. The manual Volvo tractor they have is absolute trash. I was only able to get 10 hours of drive time in that tractor and failed my driving test at the DMV because of it. I'm not sure what's going on behind the scenes here but I had 3 different instructors there, 2 of which do not work there after I had the first class with them. If you don't believe me, contact anyone at the DMV and ask them about this school. Instead go to 2nd Opportunity Truck Driving School in Statesville. The tuition is 3k and you will get a cdl education.

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.

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!!

I cannot speak more highly of this Driving School!!!! It is truly remarkable and exceeded all of…read moreour expectations. From the in-take to the classes and the actual driving, it made something that could be stressful, not. However, the precise amount of cautiousness was used. Of course, you want people to be very diligent but not scared out of their minds when driving. This school epitomizes all of that!!!!!!!! If we could, we'd give a million stars!!

After taking my test twice and failing both times, not only was I becoming frustrated but also…read moredisheartened when it came to getting my license and being able to drive. After learning from and driving with Mrs. Mowery, I was able to pass the test and get my license with ease. She was able to illuminate and help me break several bad habits I had when it came to driving, teach me a rhythm I could follow to ensure I was driving as safe as possible, and rebuild my confidence. I could not recommend taking the time to learn from her more!

I purchased this as a gift for my husband and it did not disappoint. The lesson lasted for 3 hours…read moreand the instructor progressively taught my husband new things about driving stick shift at varying levels of difficulty. The instructor was articulate and encouraging. I would definitely recommend. Our instructor was Ncincilili.