These guys offer a great (& reasonably-priced) package for adult drivers who already have a license in another country. Two years ago, I signed up for a one-hour driving course and used their car for my road test right after. Today, I finished a short motorcycle course with them and used their motorcycle. I easily passed both tests on my first attempt. Read Less

I took the 2 hours behind the wheel + road test package.They pick you up at home, give you a nice and thorough driving practice, guide you through the exam steps and make sure you get it done in a reasonable time.Very nice and professional, not cheap but definitely worth it. Read Less

I absolutely recommend Nova Driving School to any teen and adult! They are very professional and courteous. My instructor, Martha, was excellent!! She was very patient with me seeing as I suffer a bit from anxiety, and she provided many tips for me to be a great driver!!! It is a bit pricy but so worth it!! Read Less

Took my very first lesson with Nova Driving School with Javier and I am pleased to say that this was a very good experience. It's a lot of of money up front for a package but it's well worth it. Looking forward to taking my next three 2 hours lessons before getting my license. Read Less

Instructor: Geno G.He can always give me confidence in driving in different ways. The first time I met Geno he drove me to a large parking site near Belmont and this was the first time I sat at the driver's seat. He taught me how to adjust the rear mirror, the seat and then steer the wheel to make left and right turns. Also, he taught me how to do perpendicular parking and back out on reverse. That afternoon he let me drove back to my place, which largely boosted my confidence in driving through the traffic since I know that he was sitting next to me and he talked to me on our way back in a manner such that I didn't feel anxious or nervous but meanwhile I was not distracted from the traffic.Geno is also patient in reminding me of the traffic rule every time I made small mistakes (sometimes the same one). In later classes, he drove me to local communities where the speed limit was low (15 mph) and I could practice more in terms of observing signs and signals and controlling the speed. I seldom made mistakes like forgetting to come to a complete stop when there was a sign which was shielded by the trees. Another example is that I should make a second stop when there is stop sign on my direction of traffic but not the direction in front of me (perpendicular to my direction). In order to let me have more real experience in driving, he always let me drive to our practice places from different routes so that I can see most of the signs on the road and experience more road conditions.While being a nice person, Geno is strict about traffic rules for green hands. We sometimes saw some drivers on the road who were cutting the corner such as not coming to a complete stop when there is a stop sign. He always reminded me to look left-right-left before I am back on gas so that I am at the stop sign for 3 seconds. He said that safety is the utmost important issue on the road and never tried to save my time for two or three seconds just by not coming to a full stop.Before the day of the road test, people from Nova Driving School called me to remind me of the date and time for my test the all the documents required to take the test. On the day of the road test, Geno came early to pick me up and drove me to the test center and made me practice more at the local community where the test would be taking place. In this way, I would not get nervous simply because I was not familiar with the roads. I am so glad that I get my driver's license now and can drive a car with my friends to explore the city and out of the state. I hope you will find Geno a great instructor! Read Less

Had my first lesson today, first time ever behind the wheel. I was really nervous initially but Javier was fantastic and walked me through everything and was very patient and understanding. He stayed calm and kind the entire time and I left feeling accomplished and excited! I felt safe the entire time, Nova really knows what they're doing. Read Less

Thanks to Rosemary, Jenny and Xavier for believing in me and making me feel comfortable with my driving skills. They were always polite and professional. I was able to go from being afraid of driving to getting my driving license in less than two weeks. This is by far the best driving school in Chicago. Read Less

Passed my drivers test on the first try! Amazing teaching techniques. I had Jose as my instructor and I'd highly recommend him for any new drivers. His teaching technique was amazing. He observes how you drive, then tells you what you need to work on as well as how to fix the errors you make while you are driving. I also had the chance to learn how to drive on the expressway which was great. Jose personality makes for a great ride where you can relax and learn at ease. He took me to my drivers test today, he helped me to the point that he was able to help me remain calm and stress free while waiting to take the test. Hopefully the new drivers will be able to have a chance to learn with him. Read Less

I had my permit and now was suppose to get ready for the driving test. I was nervous as I heard to pass the driving test is tough. My instructor, Jose Medina, was brilliant. He first made me comfortable with the car and the rules, told me everything required for the test and made me practice for sometime before I was sent in the office for the test. I had my license after sometime. All thanks to Jose for my hassle free test I gave. � Read Less

I just received my permit last week from Nova and I had my first lesson today with my instructor, Jesus Martinez. I felt really nervous since I haven't been behind the wheel since high school (it's been 8 years). So he told me to relax and he was quite lenient with me, which I liked particularly because I didn't feel hovered when I was driving BTW. He also gave me a lot of pointers to improve in my future lessons, as well. I definitely look forward to getting more comfortable BTW and work towards being a safe, confident driver along the way! Also, I've had several lessons with Señor Javier this week and he really radiates the positive energy and the motivation you need when you're getting BTW! So, if anyone wants to learn how to drive, check out Nova Driving School! You won't regret it! Read Less

I was nervous about driving when I first got behind the wheel, but my instructor Paul R. really worked with me and drilled the fundamentals of driving in me and gave constant attention to what I needed work on. He is very passionate about what he does and always strongly encourages me to do my best. He never gave up on me even when I needed extra work on certain basics. I passed my driver's exam under his tutelage and was able to get my license due to his instruction. I would recommend him to drivers who think they need someone with an attention to detail. Read Less

I went in for a lesson on manual driving. I walked up about 3 minutes late and the gentleman who was going to teach me was already on the phone checking in with me to make sure I was coming. I went into the office and within minutes after photocopying my license we were in the car! Jesus was VERY easy to talk to and got me comfortable in the whole experience.  I was nervous, but he kept very calm and encouraging.  He took me first to a parking lot to get a feel for shifting out of first and reversing.  We did that for a good 1/2 hour, BUT when he suggested getting out on the road, I got nervous. Luckily, he sensed it after I stalled twice and suggested we practice a few more times in the lot to get comfortable. He was VERY patient and gave great positive encouragement and feedback that helped make me comfortable and confident in handling the car in return.  While I was apprehensive to take the class, in hindsight, I'm glad I took it at Nova. He also taught me getting a start going up hill and tips and tricks to help me understand. For example, he started out by asking why I even wanted to learn and when I responded I had a motorcycle license but never learned a manual car, he took that opportunity to draw lots of parallel and connections to shifting on a bike versus car. That was very helpful, and he made it very personal/relevant based on what I had experience in to what he was teaching me.  By the end, he took me through stop and go traffic to practice, right and left turns at lights and then finally left turns out on to the main roads from side streets.  Overall, he was very accommodating and a great teacher. Thank you!  My only suggestions to Nova (which I may have overlooked in the email) is give some information/idea on where to park when you get there and where to meet the teacher. Read Less

Used Nova Driving School for a 2-hour stick shift lesson. I had been wanting to learn stick shift for a very long time and had very limited experience driving manual, but the instructor (Oscar) was able to very helpfully break down the lesson into different modules and ways I could understand. Read Less

I visited this location and they were closed! i didn't see anything that showed a location being open as shown on their website. Terrible! Upon research, it seems like this school has tons of fake reviews with other locations they have.. I'd stay away - Please do not contact me to remove this review as you tried to others Read Less

I learned driving from Geno and Jesus Martinez. Geno is very skilled teacher with a nice sense of humor. Jesus is very friendly and good instructor. Both are good persons, made my lessons fun. Got my driver license today.. I would like to thank them and Nova Driving School from the bottom of my heart. Read Less

Didn't learn from Nova, which is why I know how to drive. Just passed an instructor that can't understand how to use lanes correctly and was obstructing the flow of traffic in the left lane while everyone passed him on the right. Wouldn't recommend learning from instructors that can't drive themselves. Read Less

I THOROUGHLY loved the professionalism and expertise of not only Nova Driving School and their employees (who were always warm, friendly, and accommodating whenever I had inquiries or concerns), but my driving instructor, Paul R.!! I had my bits of anxiety behind the wheel, but he quickly ended that. He helped me to refine my techniques, pass my road exam, and to be a better, more defensive driver. He is a very kind, encouraging, laid back yet firmly spoken instructor who makes you feel like you are taking lessons with your own dad! I will recommend Nova and Paul to everyone in need of driving lessons and/or their license. I APPRECIATE YOUR GUIDANCE, PAUL! :) Thanks again! - Crump Read Less

After several years attempting to get my license, I decided to finally make it a priority and go to driving school to learn the proper rules of the road and not just the know-how of a friend. The staff was pretty good about scheduling my lessons. I only had a two week window before returning to school and the front desk person (wish I could recall her name), was really considerate about my time.I was assigned Martha who was very kind and helpful during the entire process. I was nervous getting back behind the wheel after several failed attempts, but Martha reassured me throughout that I was doing well and not be too hard on myself if I made a minor mistake. The day of the test, she was with me each step of the way and continued to reassure me. She even did a breathing exercise with me to calm me down, which I thought was very sweet of her. And in the end, I passed! Overall, I was satisfied with the training I received from Nova. I gave it four stars because I did occasionally feel that I was being given too many directions at once and wasn't always able to complete a task and not feel overwhelmed. Read Less