I learned to drive with Robert at ABC Driving School in 2008, and I still think about what that…read moreexperience gave me - over 100,000 miles later. Before that, I'd had some rough experiences: An instructor in Dubai who yelled at me and ran errands during class time--then called me "bathmeez" (rude) when I asked her to stay on task. A Craigslist instructor in Austin who dropped me mid-lesson for calmly asking not to be shouted at. Being a young woman who looked even younger -- and dared to set boundaries - meant I was often treated like I didn't belong behind the wheel. Then I found Robert. He was calm, patient, and never once made me feel small for learning. His steady presence helped me rebuild confidence and feel safe behind the wheel. I passed my road test on the first try--and more importantly, I've been driving confidently ever since. I didn't leave a review back then, but I'm writing one now--because sometimes the things that shape us most don't get acknowledged in real time. Thank you, Robert. I still drive with the confidence you helped build.

Signed up for the driving class online and it went fine. BUT... Aceable has a policy to…read moreautomatically subscribe you to their roadside assistance service if you sign up for a class but very quietly. I consider this as fraud to sign someone up for an unrelated service (just because it has to do with cars?) just because you signed up for their class. If you don't catch it on your credit card statement you'll be paying it forever because of how they charge it. It'll follow your credit card account even if you cancel that number and get a new one issued.

Poor customer service. Bad scheduling. Unprofessional staff. 45 minute wait AFTER the scheduled…read moretime. They make DPS look efficient.

This place needs to link to TxT to upgrade license once test is passed, as other driving schools…read morehave. The headache for every customer to have to go back to DPS (appointments are months out) to show the physical paperwork when it's not necessary is unacceptable. I expect this kind of archaic ridiculousness from DPS, but not from a private, for-profit company.

The best driving school in Austin! I was recommended by my manager and had never driven before. All…read morethe instructors and the owner is great and very helpful and kind. They are also very knowledgeable and patient and I was able to learn and pass my test thanks to their expertise and experience. Brandi was my main instructor and she was absolutely great. I also had Elias and Hector and they were very nice and easy to work with as well. Also shout out to Yolanda and Nalani for making booking and processing so smooth and easy. Overall, a great bunch of people and a complete pleasure to work with!

I enrolled in this driving school expecting to learn how to drive. What I got instead was an…read moreunsolicited sermon. Apparently, the curriculum here is designed around praising Jesus. I am not a Christian. I did not sign up for a religious experience. If I wanted spiritual guidance, I would have gone to church, which I won't, because that is simply not who I am. Teach me to drive. That is literally your one job. George is also arrogant, acrimonious and loves to moralize at you like you are sitting in his congregation. It was unprofessional, uncomfortable and frankly offensive. Keep your religious views to yourself, this is a driving school not a place of worship. The cars are another story altogether. Ancient, dirty and falling apart. Every single lesson I was just hoping the car would survive long enough to get me back. It was embarrassing honestly, let alone unsafe. I walked away after spending so much money having learned absolutely nothing about driving. Not one useful thing. I joined Coastline Academy shortly after and the difference is night and day. Being there has shown me exactly how much this school dropped the ball and how little they actually care about teaching you anything. Avoid this scrapyard of a place. Seriously. Go anywhere else.

I just sent my last child (three total) to Wilco. We continue to have an amazing experience with…read morethe best instructors!!! If you are anxious about driving, have experience but need more practice, or have never driven before and starting from scratch, this is the place for you! My kids had Mr. Vinklarek (son) and Mr. Turtultubu (daughters) who were professional, patient, and kind. They actually instilled a love of driving simply by their calm and pleasant demeanor. Both also have a great sense of humor! I admit, this place is still a tad pricier than the others, but you get what you pay for, and isn't learning one of the hardest things you'll ever have to do in adult life totally worth it?

Such an awesome experience, way faster and friendlier than the DMV. I highly recommend using this…read morefor your kids experience.

EXCELLENT!!! (This review is for taking a drivers test)…read moreI moved down from NY and accidentally let my drivers license expire. I called up and they could have even taken that day. I scheduled something a few days later ... Before the test they emailed me a list of things they'd be looking for PLUS a map of the streets that I'd be tested on! I when down the day before and practiced on the exact streets. They were extremely friendly and very professional. I HIGHLY recommend them!

took a test here a couple of days ago. had and AWFUL experience with the driving instructor. this…read moreolder man never introduced himself to me or my guardian, was very rude to me, mumbled his instructions to the point where i couldn't hear him and when I explained that he didn't let me redo that part of the exam. being strict is not the issue it was the way it was done. after the test he was very disrespectful and sad some not so nice things about the way i was taught(parent instruction) saying things like "if i would have taught you here" etc. if you take your test here please avoid taking it with the older man with a mustache.

For me, the goal of going to this school was to become a fully-licensed driver. Richard was my…read moreinstructor. I took four weeks of lessons with him, he was very kind, comfortable, and easy to work with. He was very knowledgeable, put me at ease during the lessons, and I felt safe and secure. At the end of my lessons, I took the final exam and was able to pass it on my first try! Thanks to him and the school, I am now fully licensed to drive and am more confident than I was before. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to get their license, whether you're a teen or an adult!

I called yesterday to get a quote on classes etc, the lady who answers the phones is the last…read moreperson you want to talk to. Very rude, acts like she doesn't need business from people that call in. They need to hire an answering service that can give them all the prices so we do t have to deal with that lady. She was rude and I had questions and she sounded like people that call in and have questions they are wasting her time horrible experience I will not give them my business. I was going to but the full package for my daughter now another driving school will get my money. Kindness goes along way and rudeness will destroy your business. Looking at your rating you don't care what you do or say just close down your business do everyone a favor.

Update: Thank you for the public response, but I want to clarify for others reading this. I already…read moreprovided proof that I attended the full 9-hour course and contacted support multiple times about technical issues. Instead of honoring my time, Aceable only processed a refund after I filed with the BBB. While I did receive my money back, my 9 hours were completely wasted, and they refused to credit me for the course. This is not just about money -- it's about respect for students' time. Please know that if you choose this provider, you may risk running into the same problems.

My son used this course for his learner's permit. About 30 minutes from finishing the 6 hour…read morecourse, a verification question popped up and asked him his birth day. In a rush, he read it incorrectly and thought it was asking for the day of his birth, not the month and he was locked out of the account. Fine. However, when we had to reach out to unlock the account- it took him ALL THE WAY TO THE BEGINNING of the course! It did not save his progress! I do not recommend this company.

To learn the basics of stick shift this class is awesome! My instructor Alex was amazing. I left…read morethe course thinking (yes thinking) that I knew how to drive a stick shift. Now, the reason for the three star rating is because the course is designed to teach you the basics of stick shift, however, there are no follow up opportunities to practice. There is also no time with the instructor on the open road. All lessons take place in a parking lot. Since learning to drive stick is something I really wanted to do, I went out and bought a stick shift car. I learned very quickly that there were MANY things not covered in this course. I managed to learn them by just getting in the drivers seat and figuring it out. In summary, if you don't know how to drive stick at all this is the course for you. Keep in mind you will only know the basics upon completion and are likely not prepared to take the drivers seat on the open road. You will need some type of follow up driving lesson on the open road and more practice before you actually can drive by yourself.

If you are thinking about learning stick shift, I recommend Stick shift Academy. My instructor Troy…read morewas very patient and even though I was nervous he kept cheering me on. What could have made it better is if there were actual props to help guide us as beginners. Something simple like cones could help. But over all it was a positive experience.

Your voice will quickly become a Charlie Brown Peanuts parent's voice, if it hasn't already. Or…read moreworse, something as clear and lucid as "Turn right here" will sound like "You're doing it wrong, dumbass!" It is all about "tone", and as a parent, you lost it when they turned 12. Imagine entrusting a 2-ton weapon to a child whose brain is not fully developed ... would you really want to rely on passing on your own bad driving skills to a kid who is going to be talking on a cell phone and using i-tunes while they drive no matter how many times you say "Mwuaaa Whaa Mwuah Mwaa"? We like knowing that our kids learned to drive from someone else. Sure, we took them out initially and showed them the basics, but sooner or later... usually sooner, some disagreement would ensue. Life just seemed smoother when we were sitting at the dinner table discussing something the "professional" driving "instructor" said in class about bad drivers... something that really struck a chord with sonny boy because, "mom, that's how YOU drive." "Tone, sonny boy, it's all about tone, and you lost it when you started to drive."

Do not use this school unless you want to test drive a flintstone mobile, the Leo guy is the…read morerudest, disrespectful and racist person at that establishment, the lack of proper communication about whats needed and the slow process of getting anything done, i would never recommend anyone to use this place

I had a great experience taking my driving test. John Kiene was an excellent examiner who helped me…read morefeel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. He remained calm, professional, and never made me feel pressured or nervous during the test. His attitude helped create a positive environment, which made the experience much less stressful. I would also like to recognize Alexa at the front desk. She was very kind, welcoming, and helpful throughout the process. Thank you both for making this an enjoyable and positive experience. I truly appreciate your professionalism and kindness.

I came in with my little brother and they helped us through the entire process. He's a teenager and…read moreeverything felt so confusing at first, but they guided us step by step to get him his license. We took the online course to get his permit, which was super easy and convenient. Once he had his permit, they continued to support us through every step. He also took a few driving lessons here--the scheduling was smooth, they worked around my busy schedule, and the instructor gave great feedback to help him improve. We even got to take the DPS road test at their school, and the girls helped us get a same-day appointment at DPS! Thank you, Travis Driving School, for making this whole process so much easier than it looks! 10/10 recommend!