1st Choice Driving School

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Had a little difficulty getting a driving schedule organized with Mr. Ajay. He seems toreply promptly only on certain days. After the first session, I was on the fence of continuing with him because he seemed impatient. It was a mistake to continue learning with him. The way he instructs is to chastise you. A driving instructor should be patient above all else.

Another key issue I had was about half the sessions, the instructor had personal hygiene issues. Although not completely overwhelming, a sweat / body odor smell lingered.
It was the middle of summer to be fair, but the instructor also refused to turn on the A.C. and would not allow you to roll down the windows too low. Ajay, if you're reading this, please put on some deodorant.

During the sessions, we would pick up and drop off other students who were also getting instructed. Meaning there would be more than one student in the car at any time. In one of these sessions, the other student and the instructor Ajay were conversating. The student had remarked that another student the instructor had passed a week ago hit and run a week after getting his license. Ajay seemed unconcerned. Take this as you will. In my eyes, there was a moral obligation to let the police know or at least correctly instructing a student so they don't hit and run a week after getting their license.

Ajay was late 3 out of 10 sessions. Mind you that the students drive to the other students homes, but it would be much better if he were on time. Expect to have to wait 10 to 15 minutes extra and be home later than you'd like. After receiving your instruction expect to wait anywhere from 10-20 minutes thereafter for another student to drive you home. Some organizational skills could definitely be improved here.

He marks you down if you can't slam on the breaks when a yellow light appears. Even if you have enough time to get to the other side. Yellow means slow down unless you can make it before it turns red, not slow down regardless of where your positioning is.

Finally, if you want extra classes he charges much more than any of his competitors. I heard from other students that he charges based on how much he likes you. I would not include this point if there were no evidence. I'd asked other students who had taken extra classes and got different prices. One student's quote for extra classes were 50 dollars for 3 sessions and another were for 150 for the same.

If you're a strong driver and believe you can finish in the allotted time, there isn't a need for this point. Take this as a note of his professionalism or rather the lack thereof and heed with caution.

To end such a negative review, I will say that Ajay knows how to drive. He is really strict about his testing. You can ask him questions and he'd reply with good answers, although a bit snarkily.

TLDR - Hygiene issues, impatient, late, unprofessional, but knows how to drive. Tread with caution, would take this instructor if I were really confident in my driving skills prior to his instruction and didn't mind my other points

YMMV, god bless and have a great day

Phenominal service and instruction. I highly recommend 1st choice Driving School to anyone who wishes to learn how to drive!

Great school. The name speaks for itself.great teacher with lots of experience

don't waste your time or money

Mr. Ajay is a wonderful driving teacher. He is very patient and makes the kids feel comfortable while learning to drive. He also teaches them confidence. I highly reccommend 1st Choice Driving School for any teenager or even adults who need to do their behind the wheel course or need a refresher. Thankyou for all your hard work Mr. Ajay. Carolyn Patton and Ashley

Why isnt there an 11 star option??? Mr. AJ Is so funny and makes the driving experience for teens fun as well as educational.

I would give him ten stars if I had to. I had the best time Mr. AJ was really nice and explained things well it made it easy for me to understand I truly recommend anyone to this driving school. Plus it's very cheap :)

Best driving school polite instructor and very flexible to your schedule

Best driving school polite instructor and very flexible to your schedule

The instructor, Mr. Ajay is great! He has helped me improve my driving skills and really kept me informed on the importance of safety while informing my parents on my progress. I am a teen and an amateur driver yet after taking his 7 day classes, I feel more confident, careful and thank Mr. Ajay for that. Now I am a licensed driver! He is funny and does not put pressure on his students, while teaching the rules of the roads and the key to pacing and timing. I highly recommend 1st Choice Driving School without a doubt!

great school with an excellent teacher, knows how to remove all your fears of driving on any road or on the highway.

great school my son had a great experience and learn all the necessary rules and regulations about driving in virginia He had the best teacher, one who understands how to get a point across to a student and to make them a better and safe driver thank you 1st driving school

Great instructors!!

my 17 year old son just got his license from this driving school and I must say how please I am with this driving school. The Instructor came and pick up my son and after the class he drop him home and make sure that he gets into the house before leaving. The Instructor taught my son all the driving skills and safety rules of driving. I am very impress by the methods and procedures that he taught my son. I give him a 10 out of 10 for his efforts. Thanks 1st choice driving school Instructor you are #1 in my book

my daughter did not know how to drive and the instructor of 1st choice driving school taught my daughter all the driving skills and my daughter took her driving test and pass on her first chance. I must say this, The name 1st choice fits this school, the instructor is a true Teacher and I thank him very much.

very good driving school for my teenager she had a great learning experience

i found about this driving school thru' a friend of mine that just finished driving classes at this school. She was very happy with this school and told me to attend it as well. I believe I did the right thing by listening to my friend as it was a very good experience for me. Nothing negative to say about my driving learning experience. would recommend very highly to everyone.

i found about this driving school thru' a friend of mine that just finished driving classes at this school. She was very happy with this school and told me to attend it as well. I believe I did the right thing by listening to my friend as it was a very good experience for me. Nothing negative to say about my driving learning experience. would recommend very highly to everyone.

wonderful teacher knows how to teach and very much capable of instructing so that I could understand his instructions fully.

Helped my son tremendously