I did my classes with the lady instructor as Islam had no openings.  It was a mistake as there was language barrier.  I felt I could not understand a lot of what was required for driving. After 8 hours, I still can't do turns efficiently.  After 3 classes, I complained to Islam, I was told changing to another driver is not really allowed and reluctantly agreed to do 1 class.  I feel I will need to redo the classes with another company. My advice: Stick to Islam only as most reviewers have good experience with him.  Unless you understand and speak the language of the other instructors. Communication issues can make driving lessons very difficult, and unfortunately I realized this after my second class. Read Less

I don't usually leave a yelp review but I am writing to appreciate for the lessons that I got from 1 Safe Driving School and best instructor in town, Islam. I am originally from South Korea and exchanged my Korean driver's license to VA one. So I didn't have driving experience in the states at all and haven't driven for more than 5 years since I got my license in Korea. I wanted to start driving here but I was so nervous and scared. I finally decided to take some driving lessons and contacted almost every single driving schools in Alexandria where I live. None of them answered their phone and replied my email except this 1 Safe Driving School. I went with 10 hours behind wheels lessons and I met my Instructor 5 times on weekend for 2 hours each. They offer pick-up and drop-off service with their practice-car and you will drive that car. I practiced with him from driving around in neighborhood area to how to take a highway including parking lesson. After I finished all the lessons, now I feel more comfortable, confident, and safe while I am driving and I am not scared anymore. So these days, I can drive by my self and I earned a freedom to go wherever I want! Little bit about the instructor whom I practiced with, he was very nice and punctual with our schedule. As I remember, he has more than 8 years experience as a driving school instructor and he knows all most every single road in this area. He can control break while you are practicing even at the passenger sit. I still remember and recall all the advice and lesson he gave me and they are very helpful. (I am still mumbling "look around...look around" when I reverse my car in a parking lot lol)I would recommend this school to my close friends or family. My time and money were worth it. Much better than high chance of getting into an accident which would cost me a lot more. Thanks to Islam again and hope this review is helpful for those who are considering to take this class. Safe Driving! :) Tip 1. Bring your check or cash for your payment Tip 2. Don't go to Eisenhower DMV Read Less

I have been really scared to drive for a while now..I'm 29, and finally plucked up the courage (and out of necessity) to get my license. I decided to go with 1 Safe Driving School due to the Yelp reviews. The first instructor they assigned me definitely gave me the confidence to drive, and I became comfortable in the car, braking, doing turns, and going up and down hills and with traffic lights. They have a brake on their side but she hardly used it. I requested another driving instructor because I wanted to get more explanation of the driving rules and because there was some miscommunication between the first instructor and me. They were super great about changing my instructor and handled it very professionally. I had 3 lessons with my second driving instructor Islam, who was absolutely AMAZING. Each lesson is two hours (which is fantastic because any shorter and its difficult to learn), and he talks non stop from the beginning to the end all about driving, telling you what to do in various situations. He is so incredibly informative, non controlling, and non panicky that it really helped me become super comfortable on the road. He makes you super comfortable on the road, turns the radio on the entire time and talks the entire time because he wants to get you comfortable with minor distractions which will inevitably happen. Islam is also extremely thorough, and I know I have learned a wealth of information. I asked him a ton of questions and he was able to answer all without brushing me off, looking things up or anything. He definitely knows his stuff which instills a lot of confidence in a student learning to drive. Both instructors were super friendly, welcoming and helpful. They take you on the loop to pass the driving test too.I have to say I was surprised that I could learn to drive so quickly, but after 10 hours of driving (with NO prior experience) I am completely comfortable driving on the road (i need a little more practice on highways) but all other roads I'm okay with. I just drove in rush hour traffic for an hour on the highway, and on super bendy and hilly roads and I feel completely okay. Islam's parking tips were SUPER too and have really helped me park and become more comfortable with reversing! I would definitely say that most of my fears about driving have disappeared and I feel almost completely comfortable on the road. I would STRONGLY recommend this driving school for anyone who really wants to learn how to drive (and not just pass the test), for anyone who has been scared of driving before, and for anyone who wants to get comfortable on the road. The school is AMAZING! Read Less

The best! I'm cruising the roads like a pro thanks to Islam and this driving school. They will be patient with you and teach you exactly what you need to know to pass the road test. I've already recommended someone to them and if I come to know others who need to get their driver's license, I will recommend them as well! Read Less

1 Safe driving school is the best driving school in town. I took the defensive driving course and my wife took on the road training after completing the entire licensing process with Islam. Not only did he save us the time and hassle of the DMV, he taught my wife everything she needed to know and was able to license my wife on the spot. Skip the DMV. Call 1 Safe Driving school if you want to be confident in the lessons and skills being taught. Read Less

Islam is the reason why I am driving so well now and why I park correctly. I was also so afraid of changing lanes and now it just feels so normal to me. It is natural for him to be a great instructor and this is the only driving school that I'll recommend to anyone. Read Less

Can't start to express my gratitude for this company / school. Not only were the instructors the nicest and most welcoming, but they were very helpful and understanding. They were there every step of the way and made me feel extremely confident in all the aspects of driving. They will always have my loyalty. Will always refer everyone to them. Thank you 1 safe driving ! Read Less

Hopefully this service is better at training than they are at answering the telephone or responding to requests for services. Its been several days on this second attempt to reach them. No answer, no call backs. Read Less

The man who owns and does the teaching, Islam, is an amazing instructor. Not only is his teaching amazing. He is always cool, calm, and collected. He is fun to talk with, and driving with him is not awkward at all. He is great at scheduling for you, and he picks you up and drops you off from your home! He is the only company I know of that lets you take behind the wheel before completing drivers Ed. Once you are done with drivers Ed he comes to your house to get the completion sheet and give you your license. He is very convenient and his pricing is the best around. Highly recommended! Read Less

1 safe driving school has to be the best driving school in Northern Virginia. I recently completed getting my DL with the instructor. When I first started off it was easy in the way he taught and gave CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. He was always very calm and does not panic at all when situations arise. Working with him has made me a much safer and cautious driver. Driving with him has given me 100% confidence in my driving and has prepared me for the roads of the DMV. If your thinking of using this driving school think no further and give 1 safe driving school a call! I guarantee you will not regret it. Read Less

1 safe driving school has to be the best driving school in Northern Virginia. I recently completed getting my DL with the instructor. When I first started off it was easy in the way he taught and gave CONSTRUCTIVE criticism. He was always very calm and does not panic at all when situations arise. Working with him has made me a much safer and cautious driver. Driving with him has given me 100% confidence in my driving and has prepared me for the roads of the DMV. If your thinking of using this driving school think no further and give 1 safe driving school a call! I guarantee you will not regret it. Read Less