22 Reviews

Silver Spring Driving Academy

Silver Spring, Maryland
Reviews
Kat V.
10 Mar 2019
REPORT
My sister took her driving lessons with Silver Spring Driving Academy.  The "instructor" was on the phone most of the time and wasn't really paying attention on the driving.  Needless to say, she didn... Read More
My sister took her driving lessons with Silver Spring Driving Academy.  The "instructor" was on the phone most of the time and wasn't really paying attention on the driving.  Needless to say, she didn't learn anything.  Just wasted her time and money. Read Less
Onnie A.
29 Mar 2018
REPORT
Had a bad experience with my sister going here.  I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
Divay Rem
17 Jan 2018
REPORT
This is a great place to take classes for driving. I took my classes and my driving evaluations here. The instructors are all very great people and everyone is very nice here. I totally recommend comi... Read More
This is a great place to take classes for driving. I took my classes and my driving evaluations here. The instructors are all very great people and everyone is very nice here. I totally recommend coming here. Read Less
Alvin Hernandez Noval
9 Dec 2017
REPORT
I highly recommend this driving school,i thought going to driving school is sucks and boring but not at all.All the instructors are nice and polite,and they explain all the details and things you need... Read More
I highly recommend this driving school,i thought going to driving school is sucks and boring but not at all.All the instructors are nice and polite,and they explain all the details and things you need to know about driving.And i definitely miss all of them,my classmate and instructors.Thank You Very Much!!!! overall i had a BLAST and WONDERFUL time with you guys. Read Less
Dulce Ojeda
24 Oct 2017
REPORT
The teachers were helpful and understanding, everyone was very nice. I took the morning classes over the summer and got a lot of information, very thorough instructions. I really enjoyed it.
Nico
17 Aug 2017
REPORT
The staff there were extreamly helpful and patient.
Sam Vegas
6 Jun 2017
REPORT
Easily got a morning english class and 2 behind the wheel lessons when i forgot to schedule them.
John D.
7 Apr 2017
REPORT
Good driving school. The instructors were very knowledgeable. Overall my time with them was great!
Paul C.
25 Feb 2017
REPORT
Not sure why my previous review was removed. Anyways, I attended Silver Spring Driving Academy six years ago and had a positive experience. One thing I found convenient was their weekend courses. They... Read More
Not sure why my previous review was removed. Anyways, I attended Silver Spring Driving Academy six years ago and had a positive experience. One thing I found convenient was their weekend courses. They have classes both Saturday and Sunday mornings, which is especially important for individuals working on weekdays. The instructors made the classroom portion very engaging so you are not bored. My road instructor was also professional and helpful. He did help me master my parallel parking skills, which I use on a daily basis. Also, I find all the staff (in particular, the owners) very polite and professional. I would definitely recommend this driving school to others. Read Less
Rod C.
23 Jan 2017
REPORT
Just in it for the money. I cannot believe these people are still in business.Bad enough as a adult I would not expose children to these people with the knowledge I have now.
Tasha Martin
18 Nov 2016
REPORT
That they offered morning classes is what originally sold them for me. Wendy (who is co-owner with her husband) was a warm and helpful instructor. Her willingness to provide extra help to students hav... Read More
That they offered morning classes is what originally sold them for me. Wendy (who is co-owner with her husband) was a warm and helpful instructor. Her willingness to provide extra help to students having trouble grasping the information showed a level of caring that was lovely to see. With a morning and an evening class running concurrently, a wonderful thing I was witness to was their flexibility. I had people in my class switching between both the a.m. and p.m. classes because of work schedule conflicts. Same goes for the behind the wheel sessions. One student in my class had completed his 6 hours by the last day because he followed their advice and kept checking the website for openings due to cancellations. After witnessing that, I feel that any complaints about the wait for a driving appointment is more indicative of a client not paying attention. All in all I was very happy with my experience here and would absolutely recommend this business. Read Less
Sarah E.
16 Oct 2016
REPORT
I would avoid this driving school at all costs. They don't tell you that THEY have 18 weeks to provide the in car sessions and only allow you to sign up once a week. When they are booked, you are stuc... Read More
I would avoid this driving school at all costs. They don't tell you that THEY have 18 weeks to provide the in car sessions and only allow you to sign up once a week. When they are booked, you are stuck waiting another week.  They have very few openings for in cars. The owner is deplorable and likes to state he's operating within the "DMV guidelines" and if I wanted more driving sessions I could pay more money. I am embarrassed that I recommended this school based on my previous children using it. Definitely can tell they are under new ownership. We paid for private in-car sessions with Greg's Driving Academy, booked them on the phone for that week and kept him on track for his road test. It was a wonderful experience. Read Less
addie Cookie
23 Aug 2016
REPORT
great school, very helpful teachers and employees, but it's impossible to schedule your in-cars
Krystal N.
27 Jul 2016
REPORT
seriously run away from this place as far as possible...they don't care about you. all they care about is pulling as much money as they can out of your ass. horrible. I felt so helpless, the owner, We... Read More
seriously run away from this place as far as possible...they don't care about you. all they care about is pulling as much money as they can out of your ass. horrible. I felt so helpless, the owner, Wendy would not help me in an emergency situation..."oh well, guess you have to pay for late fee" Read Less
Daniel Goldenberg
16 Jun 2016
REPORT
I learned all I needed to know during the class, I did well on the exam and felt that they prepared me well. Also the instructors during the 6 hours were very helpful, shout-out to Julius! Awesome ins... Read More
I learned all I needed to know during the class, I did well on the exam and felt that they prepared me well. Also the instructors during the 6 hours were very helpful, shout-out to Julius! Awesome instructor had a fun 2 hours with him! Overall very good experience, would definitely recommend to anyone! Read Less
Jeff Rodriguez
9 Jun 2016
REPORT
My instructors name was Julius , great guy. He waited for me 2 times when I came late . And he showed me and thought me great tips on how to drive and what to do . He explain everything very carefully... Read More
My instructors name was Julius , great guy. He waited for me 2 times when I came late . And he showed me and thought me great tips on how to drive and what to do . He explain everything very carefully to me and with patience . He answer my questions to the best of his knowledge . Great instructor and person Read Less
Jaline Cruz
20 May 2016
REPORT
Great Driving School! I had two wonderful instructors. Julius was amazing, he was kind and patient and made the behind the wheel session a fun experience while still teaching me so much. Truly a great... Read More
Great Driving School! I had two wonderful instructors. Julius was amazing, he was kind and patient and made the behind the wheel session a fun experience while still teaching me so much. Truly a great instructor. I would recommend the silver spring driving academy to everybody and anybody. Read Less
Rebecka Rivas Zelaya
17 May 2016
REPORT
My experience with Silver Spring Driving Academy was great. I had two instructors, however, I learned much more from Julius. He gives you great pointers and let's you know specifically what you have t... Read More
My experience with Silver Spring Driving Academy was great. I had two instructors, however, I learned much more from Julius. He gives you great pointers and let's you know specifically what you have to improve. His feed back and tone of voice keeps you calm and encourages you to keep trying. I would definitely recommend this school. Read Less
Damian Cruz
12 May 2016
REPORT
Would not recommend this driving school to anyone unless you want your time wasted by their scheduling conflicts. Short story they scheduled me for behind the wheel driving for a certain date. They th... Read More
Would not recommend this driving school to anyone unless you want your time wasted by their scheduling conflicts. Short story they scheduled me for behind the wheel driving for a certain date. They then changed the date without my knowledge, and didn't even apologize for the huge inconvenience. Read Less
Mary P.
30 Apr 2016
REPORT
My son took driving lessons here. The classroom portion went fine but when it came time to continue with the driving portion we were told there are no openings for the foreseeable future. Now that the... Read More
My son took driving lessons here. The classroom portion went fine but when it came time to continue with the driving portion we were told there are no openings for the foreseeable future. Now that they have our money we are screwed. I was told I would get a call last week to tell me about driving time availability. Still waiting... Unfortunately, my son will have a lengthy delay in obtaining his license now. Be sure to ask about the driving portion before you sign up!!! Read Less
Kate Lee
24 Sep 2014
REPORT
If you are a reasonably attractive. Be aware of the male instructors and the owner. The school is run by a married couple. The owner will call the students one by one to his office in order to sched... Read More
If you are a reasonably attractive. Be aware of the male instructors and the owner. The school is run by a married couple. The owner will call the students one by one to his office in order to schedule the 3x2 hour driving session. In my case he tried to crack a move during a casual conversation by how "some people will be nice to you cos you are a woman and people want something such as sex and so on" and gave me a disgusting and long stare. You don't need a context for that. I did read a review a while ago on one of the customer complaint website how he tried to touch a young lady's bottom. The wife seems to have no idea. The instructor was in his 60's and very tall, about 6' 2''. If you see him you would know which one I am talking about. Watch out for him. I was very confused back then but now I know I should have complaint and asked for a replacement. He kept on touching me in the hand and made a multiple attempt to put his hand on my leg during the lesson. And after trying that few time he actually laid his hand on my leg for 3 seconds. I finally made it clear that it is not wanted by picking up his hand off my leg and threw away and gave him a disgusted look. He apologized and gave me a full mark. I would have still passed without the full mark. He also made an effort to tell me that I was lucky to get a full mark because sometimes insurance companies call the school for the transcript to determine the auto insurance premium. Was I supposed to be grateful for that? Both of these people are disgusting and unprofessional. Again if you are a woman especially reasonably attractive and more., watch out. Read Less
Jubilee C.
28 Nov 2012
REPORT
The classroom instruction was great, engaging and informative but the driving lessons were horrible. The person I had for my 6 hr session wasn't so great. Also, for driving lessons outside of the 6 hr... Read More
The classroom instruction was great, engaging and informative but the driving lessons were horrible. The person I had for my 6 hr session wasn't so great. Also, for driving lessons outside of the 6 hrs that comes with the classroom fee, they are over-priced. Read Less
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Silver Spring Driving Academy

Silver Spring, Maryland
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2424 University Boulevard West
Silver Spring Maryland 20902
Monday
10:00AM-16:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM-16:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM-16:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM-16:00PM
Friday
10:00AM-16:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-12:00PM
Kat V.
10 Mar 2019
REPORT
My sister took her driving lessons with Silver Spring Driving Academy.  The "instructor" was on the phone most of the time and wasn't really paying attention on the driving.  Needless to say, she didn... Read More
My sister took her driving lessons with Silver Spring Driving Academy.  The "instructor" was on the phone most of the time and wasn't really paying attention on the driving.  Needless to say, she didn't learn anything.  Just wasted her time and money. Read Less
Onnie A.
29 Mar 2018
REPORT
Had a bad experience with my sister going here.  I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.
Divay Rem
17 Jan 2018
REPORT
This is a great place to take classes for driving. I took my classes and my driving evaluations here. The instructors are all very great people and everyone is very nice here. I totally recommend comi... Read More
This is a great place to take classes for driving. I took my classes and my driving evaluations here. The instructors are all very great people and everyone is very nice here. I totally recommend coming here. Read Less
Alvin Hernandez Noval
9 Dec 2017
REPORT
I highly recommend this driving school,i thought going to driving school is sucks and boring but not at all.All the instructors are nice and polite,and they explain all the details and things you need... Read More
I highly recommend this driving school,i thought going to driving school is sucks and boring but not at all.All the instructors are nice and polite,and they explain all the details and things you need to know about driving.And i definitely miss all of them,my classmate and instructors.Thank You Very Much!!!! overall i had a BLAST and WONDERFUL time with you guys. Read Less
Dulce Ojeda
24 Oct 2017
REPORT
The teachers were helpful and understanding, everyone was very nice. I took the morning classes over the summer and got a lot of information, very thorough instructions. I really enjoyed it.
Nico
17 Aug 2017
REPORT
The staff there were extreamly helpful and patient.
Sam Vegas
6 Jun 2017
REPORT
Easily got a morning english class and 2 behind the wheel lessons when i forgot to schedule them.
John D.
7 Apr 2017
REPORT
Good driving school. The instructors were very knowledgeable. Overall my time with them was great!
Paul C.
25 Feb 2017
REPORT
Not sure why my previous review was removed. Anyways, I attended Silver Spring Driving Academy six years ago and had a positive experience. One thing I found convenient was their weekend courses. They... Read More
Not sure why my previous review was removed. Anyways, I attended Silver Spring Driving Academy six years ago and had a positive experience. One thing I found convenient was their weekend courses. They have classes both Saturday and Sunday mornings, which is especially important for individuals working on weekdays. The instructors made the classroom portion very engaging so you are not bored. My road instructor was also professional and helpful. He did help me master my parallel parking skills, which I use on a daily basis. Also, I find all the staff (in particular, the owners) very polite and professional. I would definitely recommend this driving school to others. Read Less
Rod C.
23 Jan 2017
REPORT
Just in it for the money. I cannot believe these people are still in business.Bad enough as a adult I would not expose children to these people with the knowledge I have now.
Tasha Martin
18 Nov 2016
REPORT
That they offered morning classes is what originally sold them for me. Wendy (who is co-owner with her husband) was a warm and helpful instructor. Her willingness to provide extra help to students hav... Read More
That they offered morning classes is what originally sold them for me. Wendy (who is co-owner with her husband) was a warm and helpful instructor. Her willingness to provide extra help to students having trouble grasping the information showed a level of caring that was lovely to see. With a morning and an evening class running concurrently, a wonderful thing I was witness to was their flexibility. I had people in my class switching between both the a.m. and p.m. classes because of work schedule conflicts. Same goes for the behind the wheel sessions. One student in my class had completed his 6 hours by the last day because he followed their advice and kept checking the website for openings due to cancellations. After witnessing that, I feel that any complaints about the wait for a driving appointment is more indicative of a client not paying attention. All in all I was very happy with my experience here and would absolutely recommend this business. Read Less
Sarah E.
16 Oct 2016
REPORT
I would avoid this driving school at all costs. They don't tell you that THEY have 18 weeks to provide the in car sessions and only allow you to sign up once a week. When they are booked, you are stuc... Read More
I would avoid this driving school at all costs. They don't tell you that THEY have 18 weeks to provide the in car sessions and only allow you to sign up once a week. When they are booked, you are stuck waiting another week.  They have very few openings for in cars. The owner is deplorable and likes to state he's operating within the "DMV guidelines" and if I wanted more driving sessions I could pay more money. I am embarrassed that I recommended this school based on my previous children using it. Definitely can tell they are under new ownership. We paid for private in-car sessions with Greg's Driving Academy, booked them on the phone for that week and kept him on track for his road test. It was a wonderful experience. Read Less
addie Cookie
23 Aug 2016
REPORT
great school, very helpful teachers and employees, but it's impossible to schedule your in-cars
Krystal N.
27 Jul 2016
REPORT
seriously run away from this place as far as possible...they don't care about you. all they care about is pulling as much money as they can out of your ass. horrible. I felt so helpless, the owner, We... Read More
seriously run away from this place as far as possible...they don't care about you. all they care about is pulling as much money as they can out of your ass. horrible. I felt so helpless, the owner, Wendy would not help me in an emergency situation..."oh well, guess you have to pay for late fee" Read Less
Daniel Goldenberg
16 Jun 2016
REPORT
I learned all I needed to know during the class, I did well on the exam and felt that they prepared me well. Also the instructors during the 6 hours were very helpful, shout-out to Julius! Awesome ins... Read More
I learned all I needed to know during the class, I did well on the exam and felt that they prepared me well. Also the instructors during the 6 hours were very helpful, shout-out to Julius! Awesome instructor had a fun 2 hours with him! Overall very good experience, would definitely recommend to anyone! Read Less
Jeff Rodriguez
9 Jun 2016
REPORT
My instructors name was Julius , great guy. He waited for me 2 times when I came late . And he showed me and thought me great tips on how to drive and what to do . He explain everything very carefully... Read More
My instructors name was Julius , great guy. He waited for me 2 times when I came late . And he showed me and thought me great tips on how to drive and what to do . He explain everything very carefully to me and with patience . He answer my questions to the best of his knowledge . Great instructor and person Read Less
Jaline Cruz
20 May 2016
REPORT
Great Driving School! I had two wonderful instructors. Julius was amazing, he was kind and patient and made the behind the wheel session a fun experience while still teaching me so much. Truly a great... Read More
Great Driving School! I had two wonderful instructors. Julius was amazing, he was kind and patient and made the behind the wheel session a fun experience while still teaching me so much. Truly a great instructor. I would recommend the silver spring driving academy to everybody and anybody. Read Less
Rebecka Rivas Zelaya
17 May 2016
REPORT
My experience with Silver Spring Driving Academy was great. I had two instructors, however, I learned much more from Julius. He gives you great pointers and let's you know specifically what you have t... Read More
My experience with Silver Spring Driving Academy was great. I had two instructors, however, I learned much more from Julius. He gives you great pointers and let's you know specifically what you have to improve. His feed back and tone of voice keeps you calm and encourages you to keep trying. I would definitely recommend this school. Read Less
Damian Cruz
12 May 2016
REPORT
Would not recommend this driving school to anyone unless you want your time wasted by their scheduling conflicts. Short story they scheduled me for behind the wheel driving for a certain date. They th... Read More
Would not recommend this driving school to anyone unless you want your time wasted by their scheduling conflicts. Short story they scheduled me for behind the wheel driving for a certain date. They then changed the date without my knowledge, and didn't even apologize for the huge inconvenience. Read Less
Mary P.
30 Apr 2016
REPORT
My son took driving lessons here. The classroom portion went fine but when it came time to continue with the driving portion we were told there are no openings for the foreseeable future. Now that the... Read More
My son took driving lessons here. The classroom portion went fine but when it came time to continue with the driving portion we were told there are no openings for the foreseeable future. Now that they have our money we are screwed. I was told I would get a call last week to tell me about driving time availability. Still waiting... Unfortunately, my son will have a lengthy delay in obtaining his license now. Be sure to ask about the driving portion before you sign up!!! Read Less
Kate Lee
24 Sep 2014
REPORT
If you are a reasonably attractive. Be aware of the male instructors and the owner. The school is run by a married couple. The owner will call the students one by one to his office in order to sched... Read More
If you are a reasonably attractive. Be aware of the male instructors and the owner. The school is run by a married couple. The owner will call the students one by one to his office in order to schedule the 3x2 hour driving session. In my case he tried to crack a move during a casual conversation by how "some people will be nice to you cos you are a woman and people want something such as sex and so on" and gave me a disgusting and long stare. You don't need a context for that. I did read a review a while ago on one of the customer complaint website how he tried to touch a young lady's bottom. The wife seems to have no idea. The instructor was in his 60's and very tall, about 6' 2''. If you see him you would know which one I am talking about. Watch out for him. I was very confused back then but now I know I should have complaint and asked for a replacement. He kept on touching me in the hand and made a multiple attempt to put his hand on my leg during the lesson. And after trying that few time he actually laid his hand on my leg for 3 seconds. I finally made it clear that it is not wanted by picking up his hand off my leg and threw away and gave him a disgusted look. He apologized and gave me a full mark. I would have still passed without the full mark. He also made an effort to tell me that I was lucky to get a full mark because sometimes insurance companies call the school for the transcript to determine the auto insurance premium. Was I supposed to be grateful for that? Both of these people are disgusting and unprofessional. Again if you are a woman especially reasonably attractive and more., watch out. Read Less
Jubilee C.
28 Nov 2012
REPORT
The classroom instruction was great, engaging and informative but the driving lessons were horrible. The person I had for my 6 hr session wasn't so great. Also, for driving lessons outside of the 6 hr... Read More
The classroom instruction was great, engaging and informative but the driving lessons were horrible. The person I had for my 6 hr session wasn't so great. Also, for driving lessons outside of the 6 hrs that comes with the classroom fee, they are over-priced. Read Less
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