My name is Catherine Burris. I found Start Smart Driving Academy thru a friend that unfortunately…read moregot a DUI, like myself and Start Smart was the only driving facility that would take me with a breathalyzer in my car. So I made an appointment and thought wow this will be a piece of cake. So Vachelle took me out on my first go at it. Anything and everything went wrong. We came back and I had literally flunked every aspect of the test. Vachelle was very calm and went over everything that I did wrong. She highlighted the areas that I failed and showed me what my mistakes were. I thought she was MAD at me so It was really embarrassing to say the least. So, I made an appointment for one week and took that material that she gave me and I PRACTICED my butt of - I went over everything she highlighted and told me. I practiced all week and then, it was the second try. I took the second test and Vachelle was my coach again. I wanted her to know how much I practiced and almost just wanted her to be proud of me... When all was said and done... I passed. I was so excited I cried and hugged Vachelle. So what it all comes down to is that the woman helped me so much and she was never angry - she just wants me to be a good driver! She was the reason that I passed that test. Had she not been stern with me and showed me all that I had done wrong I would have never ever passed that test. I know they have to be reserved and strict but when it's all said and done she was so happy for me! She is a caring and compassionate human being that just wants the best for people. She is my hero and I owe it all to her. Thank you Vachelle. Thank you Startsmart!

If I could give them a zero I would…read more They failed me twice and as I was crying because I had just failed Sandy was smiling and explaining driving rules. Give me a break. She said that when I merged I was "too close for comfort" even though the car was very far back and he drove up close to me and i got marked for it. These ladies are so mean and I'm feeling very defeated after this. Save yourself the time and money just go somewhere else. They are money hungry and it shows. I also went to their permit classes and they were extremely rude and was constantly putting down the teenagers by saying things like "I'll be surprised if any of you pass". How could you say even say this when you are the one who are teaching the kids? They are completely unprofessional and rude here.

I just moved to Boulder, CO from SF, CA and had to drive in the snow for the first time driving…read moreacross CO on my roadtrip! There were times it was quite icy and very scary. So I decided to take the class to learn how to drive safely in snowy/icy weather. Michal was very knowledgeable and I learned a ton. The first part of the class involved watching informational slides as he talked and some videos of scary accidents. The actual driving portion was super fun! You get to practice how to handle different types of skidding, and Michal would give you notes on what went wrong and how to correctly navigate. I was not very good at first, but after doing it over and over again, it felt more like second nature by the end of class. I'd highly recommend this class!

Great experience for our family. Three younger drivers and parents. We had 2 hours of class room…read moreteaching, which was eye opening and then 2 hours of hands on driving, where we gained confidence in getting the car out of front wheel skids (understeer), rear wheel skid (oversteer) and all wheel skids in various situations. Highly recommended, great hands on teacher who does not mince words if and when you screw up and explains to you what happened and why you skidded out of control. We feel a little safer now and this was important for our kids to learn too.

If I had to define my experience at Peak Drivers Ed in one word then it would be AWESOME…read more I went to peak for my driving test and I don't think you would find an instructor as good as Dawn. She is really friendly and ensured that my test experience was as smooth as it could be. I surely would recommend this place to everyone.

My son attended with good results... Thanks Peak !read more

Everything I expected for my teenager and more. Would recommend for any one and any age group just…read morelearning how to drive.

We bought drives for our teen daughter, with them telling us to schedule her first drive within a…read moremonth. We cannot get in to get instruction for over 3 months. Ridiculous way to take peoples money and not deliver on a product. Definitely won't go here for tutoring, which I was considering.

We had an amazing experience with Learn 2 Drive! The owner was kind, punctual, came to our home to…read morepick up our son. She also included a lecture class that had just enough scared straight to teach my son that driving is dangerous business. My son learned so much about driving, he would teach me things I didn't know! In the middle of the pandemic, when it would have taken weeks to get an appointment for a driver's test at the DMV, we paid the extra money for her to add some more lessons and conduct the test during a lesson. Saved us so many hassles!!! So worth it! Highly Recommend!!!

This review is ONLY for the 16950 W Colfax Ave #107A, Golden, CO 80401 location. I went to take my…read morescheduled driving test at this location. Sat in the lobby waiting for my appointment to come up. In walks the instructor "Thomas" with a younger kid who was the appointment before me, he walked in with a smile and said to the kids mother "He failed, would you like me to tell you why? Then listed off 10+ reasons such as being 1mph over the speed limit and not stopping long enough at a stop sign. I knew I was in for it at that point. We got into my vehicle and I told him I had to start it via interlock device first...then he marked his clipboard. Told me to make a left turn, id signal to make a left turn then get criticized about my speed, hand position on the wheel, etc. Id even say "okay" to agree and then get told not to speak at all during the test. Then we drove through a school zone, no flashing yellow light was on or blinking and there wasn't a person in sight so I followed the speed limit sign 30mph and then he told me "well that law violation will cost you the test" and then I said there was no blinking yellow light indicating to slow down to 20mph and he rose his voice and we began to argue. I told him he was very unprofessional and I would like to conclude the test now and I drove back to the golden location. Then he says would you like me to tell you why you failed the test? I said you probably wouldn't care to hear my response back to you and he exited the vehicle. So I payed another $80 and made an appointment at the Lakewood location 2 days later. My instructor this time was the lead supervisor. He was great. We talked as we drove, I followed his commands just fine and followed all instructions, and didn't get yelled at or criticized the entire time. We got back to the Lakewood location and he told me I passed with a "7". And I got my license the same day. Community Driving School is great, wonderful alternative to the DMV for testing! THOMAS you should consider working at the license bureau printing license plates. If you're trying to get your license AVOID the golden location at all costs. Instead go to any other of the community driving school locations. Thomas - no stars Lead supervisor - 5/5

My son and nephew took the 30 hour class through Alpine driving school. Ron was offering a great…read moredeal we couldn't pass up. We so greatly appreciate them and the time they took with our kids. The kids learned a lot and even taught me some driving tips lol. I would absolutely recommend this driving school to everyone who is moving on to this step with their kids. Thank you Ron and staff

Horrible..... will only communicate by text. I have texted and called over and over and still no…read moreresponse. what a joke!

The best experience and worth and the money. If you have a teenager or and older adult (like me)…read morewho needs the safety and driving in all circumstances then Badger is the place. I did the extensive package because I wanted the hours behind the wheel, drivers test and hazardous driving (i.e. snow, ice and rain). To young adults and their parents, It's not just about your safety, but your friends, family and the other people on the road who don't follow the rules. To older adults and their kids, Are you worried about older parent who knows everything? A refresher is a great class is a great gift and will put your mind at ease. Schedule early because the school year is starting.

My daughter was a new driver and completed her driving hours with Ryan. He was very patient and…read morekind with her. She learned how to drive safely and navigate difficult situations. After taking her driving test and passing the test the administrator mentioned she was one of the best drivers he has had come through. We attribute this to Ryan and his expertise! I highly recommend Badger driving school! Thanks again Ryan!

I worked with Tom as my instructor. He was helpful in the early lessons, but after a difficult…read moreexperience at a testing site, he went silent and never followed up to reschedule or check in. As someone learning to drive with anxiety, that lack of support at such a critical moment was really disappointing -- especially at $199 per lesson, with no clear timeline or end goal. I ultimately found another school that went above and beyond for me, and I passed my road test.

Tom is outstanding, his "Fear of Driving" course really helped my daughter overcome a lot of her…read moreanxiety in just three sessions. I rode along a couple of times, his techniques are impressive. Worth every penny! Thanks Tom!

My son has been attending the Drivers' Education course during winter break. During a class (day…read moreafter Christmas) he had put his head down during a video and fell asleep, the owner of the Driver Education Academy, Carlos "Charlie" Torres, slammed his fist on his desk and told him to wake up or he can get out of his class. My son apologized and Charlie awhile later proceeded to put him down in front of the classroom. He started by criticizing his appearance and telling him he would never find a job because of how he looks. He then asked for a show of hands as to who actually liked him. No one raised their hand because he does not know anybody in the class. Charlie then told him, "See no one even likes you, your mom should've had an abortion when she was pregnant with you." He also said, "You should get a rope and go hang yourself now." I am still in shock that the owner o...f a so-called professional school would act in such a way towards a teen student and say such an inappropriate statement in front of a whole classroom. Especially with everything that has been going on in our society. I called Charlie when my son told me about what he told him and he apologized and offered to refund my money. He did not deny the accusations and apologized for as he put it "his harsh words". I went to the driver academy to collect my refund last night where Charlie apologized again and said it was all in jest. I am sorry but there is no jest when you are telling a teenager to hang them self. I am sharing this story with you to expose the behavior of this owner that has been left in charge of our teenagers very influential young minds. He should not be allowed to be around with impressionable teenagers. There is no excuse to tell anyone, especially a teenager, they should go kill themself. Bullying from child to child is bad enough, we cannot tolerate a grown man displaying these tactics!

To provide additional perspective to the statement below. I know of one student who witnessed the…read moreevent, on which he indicates did not occur exactly how the prior comment portrays. As for my own two children, both indicate that while the instructor has a sharp tongue at times, in their view he was all together lighthearted, engaging, and offered a caliber of information and experience that prepared them as responsible drivers. In fact, following their completion of the course my children are now so knowledgable behind the wheel that they often critique my driving! In all, my children reflect upon a positive experience, indicating that the instructor's tough exterior stems from a reasonable expectation that students remain attentive as well as respectful -- being that driving is an activity that impacts many if treated irresponsibly -- and he will respond in kind. As I have always told my now college educated children, experience is based upon what you put into it.

When I reached out to MasterDrive my first question was what they could do to support my daughter…read morewho has a learning disability. They met with her and talked about how she could choose to have classes in person or online. We decided that online would be the best option. The online course was what you would expect. It covered the information in both videos and articles. What made the program stand out was the driving instructors. My daughter took all of the extra driving courses they offered. She would not get behind the wheel before working with them. Mike listened to the type of instructor my daughter needed and matched her up perfectly. She came back from her instruction time feeling more confident and self-assured. It was worth every penny. Some of their instructors can be a little harsher than others but some people do better with those types of instructors. Just let your point person know what type of instructor your child learns best with and they will try to match you up. About a year after my daughter had taken her courses we moved to California. California was going to require my daughter to take Drivers ed all over again and wait 6 months before she could get her license (she had not taken the test yet in Co). MasterDrive was quick to help us out. They sent the information needed and saved us both time and money. I really appreciate all they have done and recommend this company.

We enrolled our granddaughter for the winter driving class. Watch the videos on the Internet and…read morethe experience was nothing like that at all. There was no "slick track" they watered down some asphalt and let them slide a little bit, but there was no real simulation of driving on ice or snow. Extremely disappointed! Do not recommend them at all.