If I could give a gajillion more stars, I would in a HEARTBEAT. Vickey Bridges isn't just a driving instructor, she is a driving MENTOR. And I would (and will) recommend her to everyone and anyone, wh... Read More
If I could give a gajillion more stars, I would in a HEARTBEAT. Vickey Bridges isn't just a driving instructor, she is a driving MENTOR. And I would (and will) recommend her to everyone and anyone, whether they need to learn how to drive, brush up on it, or feel completely hopeless and doomed. I was the latter.
I'm a recent transplant from CA and surely a late bloomer in terms of driving. I have had various driving instructors and two failed drivers tests. It didn't help that I began to develop a driving phobia after my sister's car accident. Long story short, I pretty much gave up for the next 2-3 years. Unfortunately, lack of transportation as a college student doesn't get a lot going for you, especially when you are in a new town.
Finding Vickey was ultimately fate. I first stumbled upon a review for Carolina Road Driving School and it mentioned an instructor that used to work there named Vickey, and it emphasized just how PATIENT she was! Number one, my shaky driving desperately requires the patience of a saint. Number two, it made me more comfortable that she was a female instructor. Number three, she teaches both teens AND adults. Towards the end of the review, I find out Vickey has her own driving school called Learn 2 Drive!
After finding her website, I was so impressed with her reviews and past experience. This lady doesn't just know her stuff, she has a PASSION for it. She impressed me right off the bat when I emailed her for information and scheduling. It was late at night, around sixteen emails in, and her replies were still quick and right on the dot. She definitely knows how to run her business strong.
I booked her for 7 days or so and the whole experience was life-changing from the very moment she first picked me up. She never once yelled. She never discouraged me. She never let me lose hope. She encourages and praises your growth while gently and diligently correcting your mistakes. I mean, c'mon, she passionately takes on the challenge of teaching adults how to drive! It takes a lot of guts and patience to do that, but age doesn't limit her skills one bit. No matter how hopeless or devastated I felt, I knew she genuinely had my back and rooted for me. I knew this as soon as she made me feel safe and reassured when I had a slight breakdown one day. Trust me, she's going to run this race WITH you. (It also helps that her car is super smooth and comfortable to drive in!)
I just received my license today. I began to cry as soon as I found out. ALL I WANTED TO DO WAS GIVE HER A HUGE BEAR HUG (which I did). I'm a new driver so I'm still getting the hang of things, but I finally have the courage to do so. That courage is thanks to Vickey. Not only is she an amazing instructor and mentor, she is undoubtedly a beautiful person just the same.
Vickey, thank you for your patience and heart. I hope to see you again someday when I'm ready to drive on the interstate and such!! Thanks for rooting for me. I am so grateful for your work.Read Less