Living in Chicago, I haven't needed a driver's license until recently, and it had been many years…read moresince I had so much as an instruction permit. I'd also never driven in the city, so I knew I'd need guidance and a skills refresh. Eddy made that process so simple and informative for an anxious driver like me. I was so impressed with the initial lesson that I booked another to practice highway driving and parallel parking. I went through Entourage for my road test day, too, and that was a seamless experience (apart from some DMV delays). Miranda secured the DMV appointment on my behalf and rode through the test course with me twice just before the test, so I was well prepared. I got the license that same day, and I couldn't have done it without the folks at Entourage!

I haven't driven since I've gotten my license almost 18 years ago, because I had a lot of anxiety…read moreabout driving. This year, I decided it was finally time to relearn it. Eddy was my instructor, and I honestly could not have asked for anyone better. He was incredibly supportive, knowledgeable, kind, and made driving fun. He carries a mini whiteboard and draws visuals to help students learn which is great for visual learners like myself. He will challenge you as you progress and continue taking lessons which helped build my confidence for different possible scenarios on the road. If you're looking to learn how to drive, look no further!!

Pedro with Nova was a great instructor. I did the 1 hour behind the wheel instruction with road…read moretest. He showed me the route and all the things to remember while taking the road test. We drove the route multiple times. And I passed first try with flying colors. Definitely recommend.

Terrible experience! On April 30,2026, I paid $1,040.00 dollar's, receipt # 191092, for the…read moreUltimate Beginner coarse with home pickup and woman instructor"s for a young lady. The first three lesson's went fine, but setting up the next three lesson's were extremely frustrating with no one answering the Oak Park location or returning my call's when I would leave my name and number!!! Finally getting the lesson's set up, the next two went very well with the women instructor's! On lesson six, for some reason the 11am pickup was changed to 3pm and a male instructor showed up without me being notified and treated this 2 hour lesson as if this young lady had never driven and he did not follow the "next instructor needs to cover" from the previous female instructor. When I tried to call the Oak Park location, once again, no one would answer!!! No one would call me back when I left my name and number!!! I drove from my Des Plaines address to the Oak Park location and was told that they would make up the lesson for this young lady who was really getting confidence behind the wheel with one of Nova Driving School's better instructor's with 10 year's experience. On the day of this lesson, I waited at the Stickney address for the young lady to be picked up for her lesson and to make sure she stayed confident for this drive. This male instructor showed up 12 minute's late, and as I walked up to the driver's window to say hello, I was greeted with from this driver, I don't know why I was sent here, this is not my territory. We all have territories that we stay in and I don't know why the office had me come here out of my territory. The young lady was already in the passenger seat of the instructor's car listening to this and I told him it was a makeup lesson for a lesson that did not help this young lady and the Oak Park office was making it up to me. As I got into my van to leave, I got a phone call from this instructor that he would not be able to give the lesson. So I parked my van, walked back to the instructor and I noticed that this young lady was scared to death and was totally discouraged. The instructor told me that the young ladies eye's were red and he didn't feel safe driving with her. We just got back from vacation at Universal Studios, Orlando, Florida and swimming in the hotel swimming pool's with chlorine left some minor redness. The instructor told me that I would get a call from the office shortly and he told me this three different times and then drove off without providing this young lady her lesson! I have not heard back from the Oak Park office at all or from anybody from Nova Driving School! As of today, November 4th,2026, this young lady is without a driver's license, total lose of confidence and you Nova Driving School who promised this young lady and I the Ultimate Beginner Course with woman instructor's for $1,040.00 dollar's, have failed us both miserably!!! Brian Pope

Highly recommend Central Driving Academy. I am surprised to read the older reviews . Something has…read morechanged for the better! Some of the best money I've ever spent! My teen started with CDA summer 2020. Yes, the school faced some challenges with constantly changing direction from the government due to COVID, but they did the best they could and were always super pleasant to work with. With remote learning, I wasn't sure what the high school would be able to accomplish, and wanted my teen to get her license as soon as possible once she was 16. At first I hesitated ...why pay for private lessons when public education will provide the same thing for free? But trust me, its NOT the same thing! My daughter loved going to these lessons, both the classroom and behind the wheel. She adored Bry and Alexa. Their dedication to coaching teenagers into becoming responsible and reliable drivers is always present. She passed the written test with flying colors, and was even able to take the behind the wheel exam here with Alexa as opposed to doing it at the DMV with a stranger. She got her license yesterday and the reaction she got from the teachers at Central Driving Academy made me want to share it with you all (see photo). If you have a teenager who wants to learn how to drive, without hesitation, I encourage you to enroll them here!!

All 3 of my kids worked with Central Driving Academy to get their drivers license. They were…read morehonestly amazing in every way. They are extremely organized, responsive, very personable, they will do what they can to accommodate to their students schedules, and most importantly, they are all incredible instructors. If they feel a child needs more support, they will ensure they receive it. I highly recommend this Academy! My kids all had a wonderful experience. It was an absolute pleasure working with them!

Cannot recommend Ride Chicago enough! My very precious boy…read morehas wanted to ride a bike for years. At 18 yrs old we finally relented. I don't doubt his skill as he's an excellent car driver. I do doubt all the crazies on the road! And I want my kiddo to last until old man adulthood! So I wanted him to have as much practice as possible from people who truly care. Freddie saw Jay for riding skills / lessons for the last couple of weeks and wow! Not only is my boy hooked but I have a deeper respect for these guys that take their time to take the students seriously. As a Mum who wants her kiddo riding as safe as possible, I thought nothing of multiple lessons and of course the onsite licensing class. Alden in the office was brilliant at working out the scheduling that worked with our crazy calendar and we now have a fully licensed rider who sailed through the test with zero marks taken off. My son will have a break for the winter and I will once again see if Jay can give him a refresher in the late Spring before the season really starts to give my kiddo every success to enjoy his riding! Thank you Ride Chicago! You gave Freddie the world he was hoping to ride in!

An essential, and excellent, experience for first-time and experienced riders alike…read more I've always wanted to ride a motorcycle, but never felt quite ready to pull the trigger. After a year of sneaking rides on my wife's scooter, the time was finally right. Get your permit and sign up for a class at Ride. They'll start you out with the absolute basis, and take you through two, five hour days after which you'll feel confident in being able to pass the state test (another service they provide). I'll be heading back down to take that test soon, and am looking forward to starting my journey on two wheels, and almost certainly taking their intermediate class down the line. If you're lucky enough to get Jay and Paco, you'll be in good hands. They're each incredibly knowledgeable, excellent teachers with two very different styles, something I personally loved. You never have the opportunity to get too frustrated or anxious because you know you're in good hands and you're constantly building on skills you've learned in previous lessons. Highly recommend!

I highly recommend Citizen Driving School and Instructor Mike to anyone who wants to learn safe…read moredriving. This is a rare business that genuinely cares about students' success and safety, beyond just passing the test. I got my driver's license today on my first attempt, and it took me only two weeks to complete the course. I went from being a complete beginner to a safe driver. Mike and Michelle were amazing support throughout my journey, and I felt so thankful to them that I cried after receiving my license. I had been too scared to drive for 10 years, and without Citizen Driving School, I would never have been able to become this confident and safe driver in such a short amount of time. Mike is the instructor you can trust, and if you follow his instructions, you WILL become a safe and confident driver. He is extremely detailed and experienced, watching and correcting every maneuver you need to make, unlike some of my previous experiences with other schools where the instructors just sat next to me in silence. Because driving is dangerous and just one mistake can cause serious injury or death, Mike will be tough on you to ensure you don't get into an accident. Just like parents who are harsh with their children when it comes to safety, he will show tough love, but in the end, you will know that he is a rare gem who actually cares and remembers the progress of every single student he has had. I feel so thankful that I had the opportunity to learn from Mike, and he laid the foundation for my safe driving. Michelle was supportive not only in administrative matters but also in encouraging and believing in me. I was extremely nervous, but she always told me I could do it and not to worry, providing many tips about the exam. She is an expert in scheduling and managing--she doesn't just schedule anything but strategically helps you plan your journey so that you learn driving in the most efficient timeline. I am really surprised by a couple of negative reviews. This business deals with safety, so they don't babysit you but will show tough love, all to ensure you don't get into an accident. It is not just a business; it is truly a 'school' that helps you improve, and you will meet many amazing mentors here. I wish good luck to all the new drivers!

The front desk lady is rude and unprofessional…read more The instructor is not good at explaining the rules or give you clear instructions. He is also very unprofessional . He even left the car in the middle of the class to talk with his contractor ( I saw other review mentioned the same issue too) or left before the class end. Not worth the money at all.

Cannot recommend Ride Chicago enough! My very precious boy…read morehas wanted to ride a bike for years. At 18 yrs old we finally relented. I don't doubt his skill as he's an excellent car driver. I do doubt all the crazies on the road! And I want my kiddo to last until old man adulthood! So I wanted him to have as much practice as possible from people who truly care. Freddie saw Jay for riding skills / lessons for the last couple of weeks and wow! Not only is my boy hooked but I have a deeper respect for these guys that take their time to take the students seriously. As a Mum who wants her kiddo riding as safe as possible, I thought nothing of multiple lessons and of course the onsite licensing class. Alden in the office was brilliant at working out the scheduling that worked with our crazy calendar and we now have a fully licensed rider who sailed through the test with zero marks taken off. My son will have a break for the winter and I will once again see if Jay can give him a refresher in the late Spring before the season really starts to give my kiddo every success to enjoy his riding! Thank you Ride Chicago! You gave Freddie the world he was hoping to ride in!

I just watched the state test video on Ride Chicago's YouTube channel in preparation for Day 2 of…read morethe basic motorcycle training class. Day 1 was fantastic. This was my very first time on a motorcycle. Henry and Natalie are great instructors. Sure, they know how to ride and instruct on skills. What they are really good at is developing relationships to aid in instruction. They learn your name, encourage and provide guidance in a way that keeps your head in the game. I highly recommend Ride Chicago.

Wanted to report that Michele Edison is AWESOME and got me where I needed to be to be road test…read moreready. I thankfully had some experience going in, but she really helped me consider things I hadn't before, and most importantly, corrected bad habits that I had learned along the way. I have obtained my license today and consider myself a success story for the driving school. The website is confusing at times, but the instructors are top quality. If you live around a location and are looking for a good driving school I would recommend it.

I just had trouble trying to find available dates for an adult refresher class and the agent was…read moretrying to find my availability and it turns out that Nicole from Nova school found me some dates in late August, after being reviewed the same day by my boss, I was at work all day, Nicole told me I had until the end of day to pay and mind me I am still at work, she wouldn't confirm the dates and the name of my instructor- Needless to say I will have to Hard pass on that driving school that I feel has a total lack of consideration for their clients times and schedule! Now I have requested these dates off for nothing! And I can't change them ! That's unacceptable! My time is limited and I will not go ahead with this driving school!

Coach JW is the best drivijg coach person. someone give him a raise cuz he deserves it more than…read moreanyone epse

Gustavo was my behind the wheel instructor and he was amazing. Was very engaging through our 6…read moredrives and taught me everything there was to know about the road.

My friend and I took the 10-hour driving course plus the driving test package at Asia Driving…read moreSchool, and we both got our licenses on the first try! We started as complete beginners, and our instructor, Akif, was amazing. He was patient, encouraging, and quickly adapted to our different learning styles, which made learning to drive so much less intimidating. We went from two nervous rookie drivers to two very happy girls with licenses in hand. Thank you, Akif! Highly recommend Asia Driving School to anyone learning to drive.

Lizette was always helpful, understanding, informative, and easy to schedule appointments with…read more Before I took lessons, I was very scared to get behind a wheel, and for those reasons she was a perfect match. Throughout our lessons she helped me gain confidence and reduce stress and anxiety. I passed the drivers test on the first try, thank you Lizette!

Howard Driving School is not only affordable, but it also does a better job of preparing drivers…read morefor the road than the vast majority of high-end driver's ed classes. Mr. Howard is a fantastic teacher not only in the classroom, but on the road as well. During the behind the wheel sessions he is firm but fair. He takes learning to drive very seriously, but would never yell at a student or speak to them in a manner that might frighten them while they are driving. If you are looking for a driver's ed class that goes above and beyond without breaking the bank, Howard Driving School is the place to be. Mr. Howard is a good Christian man that displays kindness and patience while teaching his students how to practice and create safe driving habits.

Update: After sharing my honest experience, I received a threatening email from the owner demanding…read morethat I remove my review and photos, and threatening legal action. For the record, my photos were taken from the public sidewalk during posted business hours when the office was closed, not from inside. Everything I shared in my review was true and based on my direct experience as a paying customer. I will not be intimidated into silence. I am not asking for a handout -- only for fairness: either provide the six hours of behind-the-wheel instruction my child needs, or refund the money so she can complete her training elsewhere. The fact that the owner is threatening customers instead of resolving concerns only reinforces the pattern already visible in the many other one-star reviews.