Notice that most, if not all of the five star reviews of this school have been posted by students who found the classes “fun.” “Teachers are witty,” “videos were entertaining.” It’s fine to make a cla... Read More
Notice that most, if not all of the five star reviews of this school have been posted by students who found the classes “fun.” “Teachers are witty,” “videos were entertaining.” It’s fine to make a class fun and entertaining, but in the end, driving is serious business and there’s a lot to learn and know in order to drive safely.
My experience with this driving school as a parent was not good, to say the least! Each evening that I picked up my daughter after class, I asked her what she did in class and what she learned. Without fail, she said she learned nothing because all they did was watch videos about the perils of driving while under the influence or while texting. She said the teacher could often be heard giggling at the horrific accidents depicted in the films!
When I take my daughter out on the road for sessions behind the wheel, it is clear that she learned absolutely nothing about driving and following the rules of the road in her classes conducted by this driving school. My daughter scored a hundred percent on her written test at the DMV office, so she knows her signs etc., but bring her to a four way stop and she’s clueless.
This school’s shortcomings don’t end in the classroom either. It is nearly impossible to schedule behind the wheel instruction sessions because there simply aren’t enough teachers or open slots for all students to get time with an instructor for behind the wheel training. I will probably have to enroll my daughter in another driving school in order for her to get the necessary mandatory behind the wheel training.
In short, if you want your teen to actually learn all there is to learn about safe driving on our nation’s roadways, choose a different school. Read Less
A D (A)
3 Oct 2018
REPORT
Outrageously wonderful place. Made drivers ed turn from a hassle to a great experience. Drivers ed is a boring class, but this place made it perfectly tolerable. Mr. Mantleman is a wonderful, sarcasti... Read More
Outrageously wonderful place. Made drivers ed turn from a hassle to a great experience. Drivers ed is a boring class, but this place made it perfectly tolerable. Mr. Mantleman is a wonderful, sarcastically witty teacher, and all his staff have big hearts.
Highly recommend!!! Read Less
Barbara Adams
10 Jul 2018
REPORT
driving 4 teens is hands down the greatest driving school. all of the teachers make sure you are learning everything you need to know to be safe on the road! class is fun, never boring. i would reccom... Read More
driving 4 teens is hands down the greatest driving school. all of the teachers make sure you are learning everything you need to know to be safe on the road! class is fun, never boring. i would reccomend this place to everyone. Read Less
Evan Jevtic
19 Jun 2018
REPORT
5/5, I actually learned something. Hi, I'm Evan Jevtic, and I actually did not crash my car when I was in this class (yet). I have no issues. The education is great, videos are inspirational and educa... Read More
5/5, I actually learned something. Hi, I'm Evan Jevtic, and I actually did not crash my car when I was in this class (yet). I have no issues. The education is great, videos are inspirational and educational, and the teachers are one of the nicest people anyone can ask for. If you got a kid who needs to learn the rules of the road, take Driving4Teens. Now I'm gonna go home, I have some smash bros. to be playing. Read Less
Isabelle Tarr
19 Jun 2018
REPORT
this class was great! they made it really easy on us and fun at the same time. The teachers are really freindly and welcoming. Ms. Perkas was a great teacher!
Tony Roberson
7 Mar 2018
REPORT
What a jerk, if he treats a parent asking about lessons for a teenager bad, I can't imagine how bad he treats the teenagers when they're alone. Would never send anyone or anything to this guy.
BeautyByAli
7 Mar 2018
REPORT
Bad service. Very rude and unprofessional.
Corey C
21 Dec 2017
REPORT
Christopher Strzalka
1 Aug 2017
REPORT
Best driving school period! All four of my children have learned to drive at Driving 4 Teens! You are in good hands with a great owner and all of the instructors!
Joshva T.
31 Jul 2017
REPORT
Happy with the class in Palatine but they have every few drivers for on the road training. It taks 2 ~3 months to get a spot for driving class. will not recommend this place. they need to hire more dr... Read More
Happy with the class in Palatine but they have every few drivers for on the road training. It taks 2 ~3 months to get a spot for driving class. will not recommend this place. they need to hire more drivers for training. Wasted my money. Started looking for a different place for my son for on the road lessons.my son's friends have the same issue in palatine driving school Read Less
Ferencne Meri
13 Apr 2017
REPORT
Bad management.
Becky L.
27 Feb 2016
REPORT
The ease and flexibility of the owner and his staff have made teaching my daughter to drive a great experience. Signing up for behind the wheel has been so easy! Love that it can be arranged to dr... Read More
The ease and flexibility of the owner and his staff have made teaching my daughter to drive a great experience. Signing up for behind the wheel has been so easy! Love that it can be arranged to drop off and pick up anywhere. Would highly recommend this school. Great instructors that are positive and knowledgeable. Read Less
Cristian9599 H.
4 Nov 2014
REPORT
I went to the one in Schaumburg, and they were all very professional. You learn at a flexible pace. And they make the lessons interesting. Very easy to book a behind the wheel, and the instructors... Read More
I went to the one in Schaumburg, and they were all very professional. You learn at a flexible pace. And they make the lessons interesting. Very easy to book a behind the wheel, and the instructors/teachers are very nice. Great place not too expensive, and flexible with payments. Read Less
Notice that most, if not all of the five star reviews of this school have been posted by students who found the classes “fun.” “Teachers are witty,” “videos were entertaining.” It’s fine to make a cla... Read More
Notice that most, if not all of the five star reviews of this school have been posted by students who found the classes “fun.” “Teachers are witty,” “videos were entertaining.” It’s fine to make a class fun and entertaining, but in the end, driving is serious business and there’s a lot to learn and know in order to drive safely.
My experience with this driving school as a parent was not good, to say the least! Each evening that I picked up my daughter after class, I asked her what she did in class and what she learned. Without fail, she said she learned nothing because all they did was watch videos about the perils of driving while under the influence or while texting. She said the teacher could often be heard giggling at the horrific accidents depicted in the films!
When I take my daughter out on the road for sessions behind the wheel, it is clear that she learned absolutely nothing about driving and following the rules of the road in her classes conducted by this driving school. My daughter scored a hundred percent on her written test at the DMV office, so she knows her signs etc., but bring her to a four way stop and she’s clueless.
This school’s shortcomings don’t end in the classroom either. It is nearly impossible to schedule behind the wheel instruction sessions because there simply aren’t enough teachers or open slots for all students to get time with an instructor for behind the wheel training. I will probably have to enroll my daughter in another driving school in order for her to get the necessary mandatory behind the wheel training.
In short, if you want your teen to actually learn all there is to learn about safe driving on our nation’s roadways, choose a different school. Read Less
A D (A)
3 Oct 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Outrageously wonderful place. Made drivers ed turn from a hassle to a great experience. Drivers ed is a boring class, but this place made it perfectly tolerable. Mr. Mantleman is a wonderful, sarcasti... Read More
Outrageously wonderful place. Made drivers ed turn from a hassle to a great experience. Drivers ed is a boring class, but this place made it perfectly tolerable. Mr. Mantleman is a wonderful, sarcastically witty teacher, and all his staff have big hearts.
Highly recommend!!! Read Less
Barbara Adams
10 Jul 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
driving 4 teens is hands down the greatest driving school. all of the teachers make sure you are learning everything you need to know to be safe on the road! class is fun, never boring. i would reccom... Read More
driving 4 teens is hands down the greatest driving school. all of the teachers make sure you are learning everything you need to know to be safe on the road! class is fun, never boring. i would reccomend this place to everyone. Read Less
Evan Jevtic
19 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
5/5, I actually learned something. Hi, I'm Evan Jevtic, and I actually did not crash my car when I was in this class (yet). I have no issues. The education is great, videos are inspirational and educa... Read More
5/5, I actually learned something. Hi, I'm Evan Jevtic, and I actually did not crash my car when I was in this class (yet). I have no issues. The education is great, videos are inspirational and educational, and the teachers are one of the nicest people anyone can ask for. If you got a kid who needs to learn the rules of the road, take Driving4Teens. Now I'm gonna go home, I have some smash bros. to be playing. Read Less
Isabelle Tarr
19 Jun 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
this class was great! they made it really easy on us and fun at the same time. The teachers are really freindly and welcoming. Ms. Perkas was a great teacher!
Tony Roberson
7 Mar 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
What a jerk, if he treats a parent asking about lessons for a teenager bad, I can't imagine how bad he treats the teenagers when they're alone. Would never send anyone or anything to this guy.
BeautyByAli
7 Mar 2018
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Bad service. Very rude and unprofessional.
Corey C
21 Dec 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Christopher Strzalka
1 Aug 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Best driving school period! All four of my children have learned to drive at Driving 4 Teens! You are in good hands with a great owner and all of the instructors!
Joshva T.
31 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Happy with the class in Palatine but they have every few drivers for on the road training. It taks 2 ~3 months to get a spot for driving class. will not recommend this place. they need to hire more dr... Read More
Happy with the class in Palatine but they have every few drivers for on the road training. It taks 2 ~3 months to get a spot for driving class. will not recommend this place. they need to hire more drivers for training. Wasted my money. Started looking for a different place for my son for on the road lessons.my son's friends have the same issue in palatine driving school Read Less
Ferencne Meri
13 Apr 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Bad management.
Becky L.
27 Feb 2016
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
The ease and flexibility of the owner and his staff have made teaching my daughter to drive a great experience. Signing up for behind the wheel has been so easy! Love that it can be arranged to dr... Read More
The ease and flexibility of the owner and his staff have made teaching my daughter to drive a great experience. Signing up for behind the wheel has been so easy! Love that it can be arranged to drop off and pick up anywhere. Would highly recommend this school. Great instructors that are positive and knowledgeable. Read Less
Cristian9599 H.
4 Nov 2014
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I went to the one in Schaumburg, and they were all very professional. You learn at a flexible pace. And they make the lessons interesting. Very easy to book a behind the wheel, and the instructors... Read More
I went to the one in Schaumburg, and they were all very professional. You learn at a flexible pace. And they make the lessons interesting. Very easy to book a behind the wheel, and the instructors/teachers are very nice. Great place not too expensive, and flexible with payments. Read Less