The owner, Georgena Ewing (Ms. Georgie) has been involved in Drivers Education since the 80’s when certified by the National Safety Council and still does classes for them. A certified Md. State MVA instructor, she is concerned about today’s driving and your child’s safety. Her orientations are a real eye opener. “We just take driving for granted and don’t understand the physics of driving an automobile. “ She wants her student’s to get it and “DRIVE SMART” Her background in comedy does present a twist to a very serious subject. She tells it like it is. This is a dream come true for her and she is motivated to continue the reputation Perry Hall Driving School has had for over 30 years.
Reviews
Kaitlyn J.
21 May 2019
REPORT
Ms. Georgie, without any prompting, decided it was important to call out me and my s/o in front of the whole class. She told us to use condoms, and then pointed at my s/o and said "Child Support is 50... Read More
Ms. Georgie, without any prompting, decided it was important to call out me and my s/o in front of the whole class. She told us to use condoms, and then pointed at my s/o and said "Child Support is 500$ a month". This was just one instance. Others include telling us we'll never last and other things of the sort. We don't talk while we are in the building, much less exhibit any behavior that could possibly warrant such a call out. It was humiliating and inappropriate. She constantly rags on the males in the class, saying men need to be injected with estrogen and other misandrist things.She is racist in talking to poc in her class, saying things like "You do know how to speak English right?" After they have spoken perfectly clear english. That's happened at LEAST twice in the two weeks I was there. She is very loud and slams her desk, which causes discomfort across her classroom, especially to students coming from abusive backgrounds. Unless your child is an absolute wall flower and isn't afraid of yelling/desk slamming, don't send them here. Another thing is the drive times; Impossible to schedule. I tried scheduling one in August and didn't get in until November. It was a mess. Do yourself a favor and pick literally anywhere else. Read Less
Raquel M.
21 May 2019
REPORT
One year later and my daughter who started the course when she was 17, is now 18 and is still waiting to get her driving time done. She's been trying to schedule drive times since October 2018 (she fi... Read More
One year later and my daughter who started the course when she was 17, is now 18 and is still waiting to get her driving time done. She's been trying to schedule drive times since October 2018 (she finished the class time in June 2018). She finally was scheduled for today at 1:30. I get home and get a call from her saying she can't do the drive time because they require at least 25 hours of practice time. They weren't able to show me were it says that in writing. Why do I need to send my kids to driving school if I am supposed to teach them myself. They need to change their name to Perry Hall Driving Ass. (for Assessment). It's not a driving school, if they don't teach you how to drive. My second child is registered at Greg's Driving School. I don't make the same mistake twice. Hopefully, this review will help you avoid the mistake I made when I signed up my first child at Perry Hall "Driving School". Read Less
Sofia H.
30 Jan 2018
REPORT
Its an intimate classroom. Ms. Georgie, the owner, is very competent, wise and funny lady. When my daughter is old enough to drive I would love for her to go to a driving school as good as this one. T... Read More
Its an intimate classroom. Ms. Georgie, the owner, is very competent, wise and funny lady. When my daughter is old enough to drive I would love for her to go to a driving school as good as this one. They have very attentive teachers and all care very much about their students and want to make sure you learn about been safe and about everything there is to know of the laws of driving and how important it is to be responsible and pay attention. Great classes and they help you do your schedule as need be, according to your necessities. I am very glad I chose this school. Read Less
catherine gosnell
26 Oct 2017
REPORT
I was impressed how Perry Hall Drving School involved the parents in the class curriculum, the Owner / Instructor Ms. Georgie really cares about the safety of her future drivers. Not to mention the r... Read More
I was impressed how Perry Hall Drving School involved the parents in the class curriculum, the Owner / Instructor Ms. Georgie really cares about the safety of her future drivers. Not to mention the rate is better than most other places around.. Read Less
Maria Kowalevicz
10 Jul 2017
REPORT
Dale Tilmes
7 May 2017
REPORT
My son went here...nothing too awesome or bad to say. They got him scheduled and taught quickly and efficiently, including the behind the wheel time that many driving schools are perpetually behind o... Read More
My son went here...nothing too awesome or bad to say. They got him scheduled and taught quickly and efficiently, including the behind the wheel time that many driving schools are perpetually behind on. (I'm a former driver ed instructor from another school several years ago.)Read Less
Sierra Broseker
22 Mar 2017
REPORT
All I was taught was "drinking and driving is bad" and "texting and driving is bad" literally nothing else. I paid $300 to be told something I already know. Didn't help me pass my permit test the seco... Read More
All I was taught was "drinking and driving is bad" and "texting and driving is bad" literally nothing else. I paid $300 to be told something I already know. Didn't help me pass my permit test the second time considering I was NEVER TAUGHT WHAT HAND SIGNALS ARE WHICH. Ex: left hand down means stop. Thank you for wasting my money and time. Read Less
paul blasternot
23 Jan 2017
REPORT
Mike is the best
Jim Schneider
3 Oct 2016
REPORT
Love this place. Makes learning to drive fun. I highly recommend.
Alicia M.
8 Sep 2016
REPORT
Highly recommend, relaxed learning environment and the instructors genuinely want to help u succeed. 10/10
Georgena Ewing
16 Aug 2016
REPORT
meagan robinson
8 Jul 2016
REPORT
This is a very informative and accessible program. The instructors are strict but equally as understanding towards the students.
I took drivers ed in May 2015, close to the age of 19. I was a little o... Read More
This is a very informative and accessible program. The instructors are strict but equally as understanding towards the students.
I took drivers ed in May 2015, close to the age of 19. I was a little older than the rest of the kids there, who seemed to be high schoolers. I was very surprised at how intense the class was. It was not intense in a bad way, but they taught driving in a realistic way. Given how most teenagers are incredibly eager to start driving, Ms. Georgie was able to explain the reality of the responsibility. Some criticized her for the approach, but I thought it was necessary.
Scheduling driving times was very easy for me. I already had my permit, so I was able to schedule them soon after class ended. Each time my instructor showed up on time. Ms. Helen took me for my second and third drive time. She was very nice and informative, but also not afraid to tell me when I was doing something wrong. She bought me a coffee, too.
I learned a lot in the class and on the road with the people at Perry Hall Driving school. They are organized, informative, and will tell you things many driving schools won't. They don't cut any corners either. They want to make sure that each student learns how to drive safely and successfully. Read Less
Brandon Livick
8 Oct 2015
REPORT
Best school and best teachers in history. My life has been drastically changed because of what I learned here. Thanks so much
Teisha Nicholas
4 Mar 2015
REPORT
Excellent school! Ms. Georgie will teach you well. This class is well worth it also for adults! Great school my daughter leaned so much! Ms. Georgie love our children she tell them and she show it. Th... Read More
Excellent school! Ms. Georgie will teach you well. This class is well worth it also for adults! Great school my daughter leaned so much! Ms. Georgie love our children she tell them and she show it. This will be the best decision to make for driving school. Read Less
Taylor Wofford
22 Jan 2014
REPORT
Loved this school! Ms. Georgie is so much fun! :) if you need drivers ed or have children that need it...is definitely recommend perry hall driving school ! Great experience
burningsticks
14 Sep 2011
REPORT
Scheduling my drive times are taking more than seven months. They schedule the students that took the class after I did with the other students I had class with. It is utterly ridiculous
The owner, Georgena Ewing (Ms. Georgie) has been involved in Drivers Education since the 80’s when certified by the National Safety Council and still does classes for them. A certified Md. State MVA instructor, she is concerned about today’s driving and your child’s safety. Her orientations are a real eye opener. “We just take driving for granted and don’t understand the physics of driving an automobile. “ She wants her student’s to get it and “DRIVE SMART” Her background in comedy does present a twist to a very serious subject. She tells it like it is. This is a dream come true for her and she is motivated to continue the reputation Perry Hall Driving School has had for over 30 years.
Reviews
Kaitlyn J.
21 May 2019
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Ms. Georgie, without any prompting, decided it was important to call out me and my s/o in front of the whole class. She told us to use condoms, and then pointed at my s/o and said "Child Support is 50... Read More
Ms. Georgie, without any prompting, decided it was important to call out me and my s/o in front of the whole class. She told us to use condoms, and then pointed at my s/o and said "Child Support is 500$ a month". This was just one instance. Others include telling us we'll never last and other things of the sort. We don't talk while we are in the building, much less exhibit any behavior that could possibly warrant such a call out. It was humiliating and inappropriate. She constantly rags on the males in the class, saying men need to be injected with estrogen and other misandrist things.She is racist in talking to poc in her class, saying things like "You do know how to speak English right?" After they have spoken perfectly clear english. That's happened at LEAST twice in the two weeks I was there. She is very loud and slams her desk, which causes discomfort across her classroom, especially to students coming from abusive backgrounds. Unless your child is an absolute wall flower and isn't afraid of yelling/desk slamming, don't send them here. Another thing is the drive times; Impossible to schedule. I tried scheduling one in August and didn't get in until November. It was a mess. Do yourself a favor and pick literally anywhere else. Read Less
Raquel M.
21 May 2019
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
One year later and my daughter who started the course when she was 17, is now 18 and is still waiting to get her driving time done. She's been trying to schedule drive times since October 2018 (she fi... Read More
One year later and my daughter who started the course when she was 17, is now 18 and is still waiting to get her driving time done. She's been trying to schedule drive times since October 2018 (she finished the class time in June 2018). She finally was scheduled for today at 1:30. I get home and get a call from her saying she can't do the drive time because they require at least 25 hours of practice time. They weren't able to show me were it says that in writing. Why do I need to send my kids to driving school if I am supposed to teach them myself. They need to change their name to Perry Hall Driving Ass. (for Assessment). It's not a driving school, if they don't teach you how to drive. My second child is registered at Greg's Driving School. I don't make the same mistake twice. Hopefully, this review will help you avoid the mistake I made when I signed up my first child at Perry Hall "Driving School". Read Less
Sofia H.
30 Jan 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Its an intimate classroom. Ms. Georgie, the owner, is very competent, wise and funny lady. When my daughter is old enough to drive I would love for her to go to a driving school as good as this one. T... Read More
Its an intimate classroom. Ms. Georgie, the owner, is very competent, wise and funny lady. When my daughter is old enough to drive I would love for her to go to a driving school as good as this one. They have very attentive teachers and all care very much about their students and want to make sure you learn about been safe and about everything there is to know of the laws of driving and how important it is to be responsible and pay attention. Great classes and they help you do your schedule as need be, according to your necessities. I am very glad I chose this school. Read Less
catherine gosnell
26 Oct 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I was impressed how Perry Hall Drving School involved the parents in the class curriculum, the Owner / Instructor Ms. Georgie really cares about the safety of her future drivers. Not to mention the r... Read More
I was impressed how Perry Hall Drving School involved the parents in the class curriculum, the Owner / Instructor Ms. Georgie really cares about the safety of her future drivers. Not to mention the rate is better than most other places around.. Read Less
Maria Kowalevicz
10 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Dale Tilmes
7 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
My son went here...nothing too awesome or bad to say. They got him scheduled and taught quickly and efficiently, including the behind the wheel time that many driving schools are perpetually behind o... Read More
My son went here...nothing too awesome or bad to say. They got him scheduled and taught quickly and efficiently, including the behind the wheel time that many driving schools are perpetually behind on. (I'm a former driver ed instructor from another school several years ago.)Read Less
Sierra Broseker
22 Mar 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
All I was taught was "drinking and driving is bad" and "texting and driving is bad" literally nothing else. I paid $300 to be told something I already know. Didn't help me pass my permit test the seco... Read More
All I was taught was "drinking and driving is bad" and "texting and driving is bad" literally nothing else. I paid $300 to be told something I already know. Didn't help me pass my permit test the second time considering I was NEVER TAUGHT WHAT HAND SIGNALS ARE WHICH. Ex: left hand down means stop. Thank you for wasting my money and time. Read Less
paul blasternot
23 Jan 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Mike is the best
Jim Schneider
3 Oct 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Love this place. Makes learning to drive fun. I highly recommend.
Alicia M.
8 Sep 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Highly recommend, relaxed learning environment and the instructors genuinely want to help u succeed. 10/10
Georgena Ewing
16 Aug 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
meagan robinson
8 Jul 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
This is a very informative and accessible program. The instructors are strict but equally as understanding towards the students.
I took drivers ed in May 2015, close to the age of 19. I was a little o... Read More
This is a very informative and accessible program. The instructors are strict but equally as understanding towards the students.
I took drivers ed in May 2015, close to the age of 19. I was a little older than the rest of the kids there, who seemed to be high schoolers. I was very surprised at how intense the class was. It was not intense in a bad way, but they taught driving in a realistic way. Given how most teenagers are incredibly eager to start driving, Ms. Georgie was able to explain the reality of the responsibility. Some criticized her for the approach, but I thought it was necessary.
Scheduling driving times was very easy for me. I already had my permit, so I was able to schedule them soon after class ended. Each time my instructor showed up on time. Ms. Helen took me for my second and third drive time. She was very nice and informative, but also not afraid to tell me when I was doing something wrong. She bought me a coffee, too.
I learned a lot in the class and on the road with the people at Perry Hall Driving school. They are organized, informative, and will tell you things many driving schools won't. They don't cut any corners either. They want to make sure that each student learns how to drive safely and successfully. Read Less
Brandon Livick
8 Oct 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Best school and best teachers in history. My life has been drastically changed because of what I learned here. Thanks so much
Teisha Nicholas
4 Mar 2015
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Excellent school! Ms. Georgie will teach you well. This class is well worth it also for adults! Great school my daughter leaned so much! Ms. Georgie love our children she tell them and she show it. Th... Read More
Excellent school! Ms. Georgie will teach you well. This class is well worth it also for adults! Great school my daughter leaned so much! Ms. Georgie love our children she tell them and she show it. This will be the best decision to make for driving school. Read Less
Taylor Wofford
22 Jan 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Loved this school! Ms. Georgie is so much fun! :) if you need drivers ed or have children that need it...is definitely recommend perry hall driving school ! Great experience
burningsticks
14 Sep 2011
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Scheduling my drive times are taking more than seven months. They schedule the students that took the class after I did with the other students I had class with. It is utterly ridiculous