16 Reviews

Marybeth's School of Driving

Ballston Spa, New York
Reviews
Kenneth Vann
16 Jul 2026
REPORT
Mary Beth's is very direct and no nonsense with her motto "Look to Live" to make sure you are ready to drive and take your Road Test. From start to finish she shows you the basics of driving from park... Read More
Mary Beth's is very direct and no nonsense with her motto "Look to Live" to make sure you are ready to drive and take your Road Test. From start to finish she shows you the basics of driving from parking to highway driving and improving your instincts on the road. Highly recommended. Read Less
Janiel James
26 Jun 2026
REPORT
I would like to send a huge shoutout to MarybethπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰! I got approved on my road test yesterday (on the first try) and it’s truly all thanks to her. She is patient, clear and teaches you exactly what y... Read More
I would like to send a huge shoutout to MarybethπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰! I got approved on my road test yesterday (on the first try) and it’s truly all thanks to her. She is patient, clear and teaches you exactly what you need to succeed. She didn't just help me pass; she actually taught me well and built up my confidence on the road. Best instructor ever! Read Less
Jasper
14 May 2026
REPORT
100% 5 star. Marybeth is a great instructor bringing life changing experience in practical driving. Her teaching style is so pragmatic that all the tips and tricks are etched into your brain, which en... Read More
100% 5 star. Marybeth is a great instructor bringing life changing experience in practical driving. Her teaching style is so pragmatic that all the tips and tricks are etched into your brain, which enabled a very steep learning curve bringing me from zero driving experience to being proficient. Not forgot to mention, I passed my road test in the first attempt with her help. I am lucky to have you as my first driving instructor and I enjoyed every lessons with you on the road. Read Less
J W
22 Apr 2026
REPORT
She is very thorough, patient, and has awareness. She was incredibly helpful and made the process smooth and having myself feel much more confident. The skills She teaches are very effective for safe... Read More
She is very thorough, patient, and has awareness. She was incredibly helpful and made the process smooth and having myself feel much more confident. The skills She teaches are very effective for safety, skills that will be used each time on the road. I definitely support the work that she does in making the community a safer place. She is a very smart lady and I thank her for her support with finalizing the process of reliscensing with interlock. Read Less
Jack Gonzalez
5 Mar 2026
REPORT
I had a great experience with the Marybeth’s school of driving. She was patient, professional, and explained everything clearly, which helped me feel confident behind the wheel. The lessons were ver... Read More
I had a great experience with the Marybeth’s school of driving. She was patient, professional, and explained everything clearly, which helped me feel confident behind the wheel. The lessons were very helpful for preparing for the road test. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for quality driving instructor. Read Less
Henry Torres
4 May 2018
REPORT
I took Marybeth's 5hr class on April 26th. The class was very informative and far from dull. She was extremely detailed about driving. Her class definitely helped me pass my road test. I recommend an... Read More
I took Marybeth's 5hr class on April 26th. The class was very informative and far from dull. She was extremely detailed about driving. Her class definitely helped me pass my road test. I recommend anyone in the area to take her class, you won't be disappointed. Read Less
abigale boussari
27 Apr 2018
REPORT
I was dreading a long, boring five hour class. As soon as i walked in, Marybeth caught and held my attention the whole time!! She is genuinely a nice, caring, and famously funny person. She taught me ... Read More
I was dreading a long, boring five hour class. As soon as i walked in, Marybeth caught and held my attention the whole time!! She is genuinely a nice, caring, and famously funny person. She taught me alot that i thought i knew but was wrong. She actually cares for each individual student and about the safety of their lives while driving. Hands down, the best driving school instructor and will definately be in touch with her to personally thank her for everything when i get my license. I would have done things wrong and probably fail without her superior teachings. Read Less
Sydney Thomson
27 Apr 2018
REPORT
Took her 5 hour class on 4/26. She was great and had our whole class laughing at some good jokes. She shared personal stories and experiences that will stick with me for years. I will be recommending ... Read More
Took her 5 hour class on 4/26. She was great and had our whole class laughing at some good jokes. She shared personal stories and experiences that will stick with me for years. I will be recommending her to all my friends who need to take a 5 hour class. She is really a sweet and lovely person. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND taking a class from her. Read Less
Adam Watson
24 Apr 2018
REPORT
I was just tailgated and passed illegally while driving the speed limit by Marybeth herself. I wouldn't trust her to teach anyone to drive. EDIT: Speed limit wasn't 55, it was 40. I live there. And th... Read More
I was just tailgated and passed illegally while driving the speed limit by Marybeth herself. I wouldn't trust her to teach anyone to drive. EDIT: Speed limit wasn't 55, it was 40. I live there. And the middle of an intersection isn't a "dotted line". You shouldn't be allowed to drive, let alone teach. Read Less
Jared Rogers
10 Apr 2018
REPORT
No one go here. Today she yelled at a US Navy guy, and side she side you are a disrespectful and rude military man at I love my pizza parking lot. She was so rude I herd everything she side. If i was... Read More
No one go here. Today she yelled at a US Navy guy, and side she side you are a disrespectful and rude military man at I love my pizza parking lot. She was so rude I herd everything she side. If i was the kid in her car I would tell her i want my money back. She don't respect the U.S. military. Read Less
Valerie Krasucki
4 Aug 2017
REPORT
Tysm for taking such good care of my granddaughter your personality is bubbly and always have a smile on you. Again thank you Marybeth
Channa Goldman
4 Aug 2017
REPORT
I can not even begin to emphasize how incredibly unprofessional and negative my experience driving with Marybeth was. To begin with, she showed up at my house 15 minutes early and sat outside (in my n... Read More
I can not even begin to emphasize how incredibly unprofessional and negative my experience driving with Marybeth was. To begin with, she showed up at my house 15 minutes early and sat outside (in my neighborhood) honking until I arrived. Once I went outside to greet her, she refused to even say hello, shake my hand, or listen to me tell her that I barely had any driving experience, especially on roads. We proceeded to drive through Downtown Saratoga Springs, where the traffic is extremely intense, more so now than ever due to track season starting. She would cut me off each and every time I tried asking her a simple question, and every time I tried to yet again explain I was both very nervous and inexperienced. She than began making fun of me and mimicking how poorly I would turn the wheel, asking me if I had read the drivers manual and telling me how she "already has had two migraines this week" from people who'd driven like me. She told me that I was rude when I began to cry and have a panic attack, and that I could not handle criticism, as she was "risking her life" to teach me how to drive. I terminated my lesson after what was not even 30 minutes, when I was supposed to receive 1 hour of private lessons. Marybeth was extremely impatient, unkind, and hostile towards me before I even entered the vehicle. I have no idea how anybody has ever had a successful lesson with her, or how she manages to stay in business if her job consists of her treating customers as she did me. I am clueless as to not only why she was so unwilling to teach me with patience and decency, but as to why she had such an unpleasant and unwelcoming attitude towards me from the moment I attempted at greeting her. I am beyond dissatisfied with the verbal abuse and insults I endured from a service I paid for. After posting about this experience on "Yelp", she proceeded to express publicly on the site how I am in need of "serious professional help" both "mentally and emotionally and with telling the truth". In addition to that, she insulted literally me as an individual, lied about the entirety of the situations dynamics, and insulted my parents over text. If you check other poor reviews of this "service", you can see Marybeth responding to them saying she will "pray for them", so she clearly can not separate her religious beliefs from what is supposed to be a profession. Do not spend your money here, as you will not receive neither professional or kind treatment. Read Less
Katy Stuthmann
2 Jul 2017
REPORT
Really good course to sit through. Awesome location for a lunch or dinner break and Marybeth is super upbeat and talkative which makes the time go by quick and painless while she gives you all the poi... Read More
Really good course to sit through. Awesome location for a lunch or dinner break and Marybeth is super upbeat and talkative which makes the time go by quick and painless while she gives you all the points you need to know for driving. Definitely recommend for class. Also inexpensive for how the class goes (: Read Less
C Kontopoulos
3 May 2017
REPORT
Just passed my road test today after having lessons with Marybeth! She was very helpful and made sure I was aware of everything I was doing! Also gave me the best tip to help pass the test.. she will ... Read More
Just passed my road test today after having lessons with Marybeth! She was very helpful and made sure I was aware of everything I was doing! Also gave me the best tip to help pass the test.. she will tell you! 😊 thank you Marybeth!!Read Less
Charles Usher
4 Mar 2017
REPORT
These folks need a 5 hour class on how to run a business. There are at least 3 different addresses when you look online for where the place is. So, your GPS wont help you much (Google shows 338 Milton... Read More
These folks need a 5 hour class on how to run a business. There are at least 3 different addresses when you look online for where the place is. So, your GPS wont help you much (Google shows 338 Milton).. Their sign on the street is so small I actually passed by it twice during my search for it. Then to top it off, when I finally got there, the not-so-nice lady, refused to let me in the class with the reason that she allows folks to be only 15 minutes late. When i got the door closed in my face, i looked at the time on my phone, and I was there 13 minutes late. I tried explaining to her the problem with the different addresses, and her response was" I'm going to check on it". Which is great, but when it comes to been accommodating, this "Mickey Mouse" business leaves much to be desired. They need to realize that people are sacrificing an entire day to take this class (it is required) and so should aim to be a bit more accommodating ( and no to say the least friendly or some what pleasant). Will not recommend this place to ANYONE. There are many other schools to choose from. Stay away from this business. Read Less
Bellacohen
20 Nov 2011
REPORT
Just awful. Owner/operator talked on the phone during lesson, complained about her personal life and I felt that she was on the verge of beginning to proselytize at any moment. As far as teaching driv... Read More
Just awful. Owner/operator talked on the phone during lesson, complained about her personal life and I felt that she was on the verge of beginning to proselytize at any moment. As far as teaching driving technique...... nothing of value given. My feeling is that this person has many personal issues and is not stable and therefore not able to offer any assistance in learning to drive. Total waste of time and money and dangerous to your sanity! Read Less
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Marybeth's School of Driving

Ballston Spa, New York
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357 Milton Avenue
Ballston Spa New York 12020
Monday
10:00AM-17:00PM
Tuesday
10:00AM-17:00PM
Wednesday
10:00AM-17:00PM
Thursday
10:00AM-17:00PM
Friday
10:00AM-17:00PM
Saturday
10:00AM-17:00PM
Kenneth Vann
16 Jul 2026
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REPORT
Mary Beth's is very direct and no nonsense with her motto "Look to Live" to make sure you are ready to drive and take your Road Test. From start to finish she shows you the basics of driving from park... Read More
Mary Beth's is very direct and no nonsense with her motto "Look to Live" to make sure you are ready to drive and take your Road Test. From start to finish she shows you the basics of driving from parking to highway driving and improving your instincts on the road. Highly recommended. Read Less
Janiel James
26 Jun 2026
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REPORT
I would like to send a huge shoutout to MarybethπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰! I got approved on my road test yesterday (on the first try) and it’s truly all thanks to her. She is patient, clear and teaches you exactly what y... Read More
I would like to send a huge shoutout to MarybethπŸŽ‰πŸŽ‰! I got approved on my road test yesterday (on the first try) and it’s truly all thanks to her. She is patient, clear and teaches you exactly what you need to succeed. She didn't just help me pass; she actually taught me well and built up my confidence on the road. Best instructor ever! Read Less
Jasper
14 May 2026
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REPORT
100% 5 star. Marybeth is a great instructor bringing life changing experience in practical driving. Her teaching style is so pragmatic that all the tips and tricks are etched into your brain, which en... Read More
100% 5 star. Marybeth is a great instructor bringing life changing experience in practical driving. Her teaching style is so pragmatic that all the tips and tricks are etched into your brain, which enabled a very steep learning curve bringing me from zero driving experience to being proficient. Not forgot to mention, I passed my road test in the first attempt with her help. I am lucky to have you as my first driving instructor and I enjoyed every lessons with you on the road. Read Less
J W
22 Apr 2026
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REPORT
She is very thorough, patient, and has awareness. She was incredibly helpful and made the process smooth and having myself feel much more confident. The skills She teaches are very effective for safe... Read More
She is very thorough, patient, and has awareness. She was incredibly helpful and made the process smooth and having myself feel much more confident. The skills She teaches are very effective for safety, skills that will be used each time on the road. I definitely support the work that she does in making the community a safer place. She is a very smart lady and I thank her for her support with finalizing the process of reliscensing with interlock. Read Less
Jack Gonzalez
5 Mar 2026
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I had a great experience with the Marybeth’s school of driving. She was patient, professional, and explained everything clearly, which helped me feel confident behind the wheel. The lessons were ver... Read More
I had a great experience with the Marybeth’s school of driving. She was patient, professional, and explained everything clearly, which helped me feel confident behind the wheel. The lessons were very helpful for preparing for the road test. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking for quality driving instructor. Read Less
Henry Torres
4 May 2018
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I took Marybeth's 5hr class on April 26th. The class was very informative and far from dull. She was extremely detailed about driving. Her class definitely helped me pass my road test. I recommend an... Read More
I took Marybeth's 5hr class on April 26th. The class was very informative and far from dull. She was extremely detailed about driving. Her class definitely helped me pass my road test. I recommend anyone in the area to take her class, you won't be disappointed. Read Less
abigale boussari
27 Apr 2018
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REPORT
I was dreading a long, boring five hour class. As soon as i walked in, Marybeth caught and held my attention the whole time!! She is genuinely a nice, caring, and famously funny person. She taught me ... Read More
I was dreading a long, boring five hour class. As soon as i walked in, Marybeth caught and held my attention the whole time!! She is genuinely a nice, caring, and famously funny person. She taught me alot that i thought i knew but was wrong. She actually cares for each individual student and about the safety of their lives while driving. Hands down, the best driving school instructor and will definately be in touch with her to personally thank her for everything when i get my license. I would have done things wrong and probably fail without her superior teachings. Read Less
Sydney Thomson
27 Apr 2018
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REPORT
Took her 5 hour class on 4/26. She was great and had our whole class laughing at some good jokes. She shared personal stories and experiences that will stick with me for years. I will be recommending ... Read More
Took her 5 hour class on 4/26. She was great and had our whole class laughing at some good jokes. She shared personal stories and experiences that will stick with me for years. I will be recommending her to all my friends who need to take a 5 hour class. She is really a sweet and lovely person. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND taking a class from her. Read Less
Adam Watson
24 Apr 2018
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REPORT
I was just tailgated and passed illegally while driving the speed limit by Marybeth herself. I wouldn't trust her to teach anyone to drive. EDIT: Speed limit wasn't 55, it was 40. I live there. And th... Read More
I was just tailgated and passed illegally while driving the speed limit by Marybeth herself. I wouldn't trust her to teach anyone to drive. EDIT: Speed limit wasn't 55, it was 40. I live there. And the middle of an intersection isn't a "dotted line". You shouldn't be allowed to drive, let alone teach. Read Less
Jared Rogers
10 Apr 2018
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No one go here. Today she yelled at a US Navy guy, and side she side you are a disrespectful and rude military man at I love my pizza parking lot. She was so rude I herd everything she side. If i was... Read More
No one go here. Today she yelled at a US Navy guy, and side she side you are a disrespectful and rude military man at I love my pizza parking lot. She was so rude I herd everything she side. If i was the kid in her car I would tell her i want my money back. She don't respect the U.S. military. Read Less
Valerie Krasucki
4 Aug 2017
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Tysm for taking such good care of my granddaughter your personality is bubbly and always have a smile on you. Again thank you Marybeth
Channa Goldman
4 Aug 2017
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REPORT
I can not even begin to emphasize how incredibly unprofessional and negative my experience driving with Marybeth was. To begin with, she showed up at my house 15 minutes early and sat outside (in my n... Read More
I can not even begin to emphasize how incredibly unprofessional and negative my experience driving with Marybeth was. To begin with, she showed up at my house 15 minutes early and sat outside (in my neighborhood) honking until I arrived. Once I went outside to greet her, she refused to even say hello, shake my hand, or listen to me tell her that I barely had any driving experience, especially on roads. We proceeded to drive through Downtown Saratoga Springs, where the traffic is extremely intense, more so now than ever due to track season starting. She would cut me off each and every time I tried asking her a simple question, and every time I tried to yet again explain I was both very nervous and inexperienced. She than began making fun of me and mimicking how poorly I would turn the wheel, asking me if I had read the drivers manual and telling me how she "already has had two migraines this week" from people who'd driven like me. She told me that I was rude when I began to cry and have a panic attack, and that I could not handle criticism, as she was "risking her life" to teach me how to drive. I terminated my lesson after what was not even 30 minutes, when I was supposed to receive 1 hour of private lessons. Marybeth was extremely impatient, unkind, and hostile towards me before I even entered the vehicle. I have no idea how anybody has ever had a successful lesson with her, or how she manages to stay in business if her job consists of her treating customers as she did me. I am clueless as to not only why she was so unwilling to teach me with patience and decency, but as to why she had such an unpleasant and unwelcoming attitude towards me from the moment I attempted at greeting her. I am beyond dissatisfied with the verbal abuse and insults I endured from a service I paid for. After posting about this experience on "Yelp", she proceeded to express publicly on the site how I am in need of "serious professional help" both "mentally and emotionally and with telling the truth". In addition to that, she insulted literally me as an individual, lied about the entirety of the situations dynamics, and insulted my parents over text. If you check other poor reviews of this "service", you can see Marybeth responding to them saying she will "pray for them", so she clearly can not separate her religious beliefs from what is supposed to be a profession. Do not spend your money here, as you will not receive neither professional or kind treatment. Read Less
Katy Stuthmann
2 Jul 2017
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REPORT
Really good course to sit through. Awesome location for a lunch or dinner break and Marybeth is super upbeat and talkative which makes the time go by quick and painless while she gives you all the poi... Read More
Really good course to sit through. Awesome location for a lunch or dinner break and Marybeth is super upbeat and talkative which makes the time go by quick and painless while she gives you all the points you need to know for driving. Definitely recommend for class. Also inexpensive for how the class goes (: Read Less
C Kontopoulos
3 May 2017
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Just passed my road test today after having lessons with Marybeth! She was very helpful and made sure I was aware of everything I was doing! Also gave me the best tip to help pass the test.. she will ... Read More
Just passed my road test today after having lessons with Marybeth! She was very helpful and made sure I was aware of everything I was doing! Also gave me the best tip to help pass the test.. she will tell you! 😊 thank you Marybeth!!Read Less
Charles Usher
4 Mar 2017
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REPORT
These folks need a 5 hour class on how to run a business. There are at least 3 different addresses when you look online for where the place is. So, your GPS wont help you much (Google shows 338 Milton... Read More
These folks need a 5 hour class on how to run a business. There are at least 3 different addresses when you look online for where the place is. So, your GPS wont help you much (Google shows 338 Milton).. Their sign on the street is so small I actually passed by it twice during my search for it. Then to top it off, when I finally got there, the not-so-nice lady, refused to let me in the class with the reason that she allows folks to be only 15 minutes late. When i got the door closed in my face, i looked at the time on my phone, and I was there 13 minutes late. I tried explaining to her the problem with the different addresses, and her response was" I'm going to check on it". Which is great, but when it comes to been accommodating, this "Mickey Mouse" business leaves much to be desired. They need to realize that people are sacrificing an entire day to take this class (it is required) and so should aim to be a bit more accommodating ( and no to say the least friendly or some what pleasant). Will not recommend this place to ANYONE. There are many other schools to choose from. Stay away from this business. Read Less
Bellacohen
20 Nov 2011
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REPORT
Just awful. Owner/operator talked on the phone during lesson, complained about her personal life and I felt that she was on the verge of beginning to proselytize at any moment. As far as teaching driv... Read More
Just awful. Owner/operator talked on the phone during lesson, complained about her personal life and I felt that she was on the verge of beginning to proselytize at any moment. As far as teaching driving technique...... nothing of value given. My feeling is that this person has many personal issues and is not stable and therefore not able to offer any assistance in learning to drive. Total waste of time and money and dangerous to your sanity! Read Less
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