North Quincy Auto Academy
Quincy, Massachusetts
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Lily L.
14 Jul 2026
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I just passed my road test on the first try this afternoon! I started as a complete beginner and took a total of 18 hours of private lessons at NQAA, with most of them (probably 13 hours) being with D...
I just passed my road test on the first try this afternoon! I started as a complete beginner and took a total of 18 hours of private lessons at NQAA, with most of them (probably 13 hours) being with Dylan.
Dylan is an excellent instructor. He is very patient, approachable, and funny, and he explains everything clearly. I learned a lot from him and always felt comfortable asking questions.
I highly recommend taking lessons with Dylan at NQAA!
An Working
9 Jul 2026
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Edit: I see they replied to my message blaming RMV; but then, why did I see other students practicing the same test route while I didn't practice it and got an entirely different route when taking a l...
Edit: I see they replied to my message blaming RMV; but then, why did I see other students practicing the same test route while I didn't practice it and got an entirely different route when taking a lesson with NQAA? And it wasn't construction's fault either - I was driving all the way down to Quincy Center when taking lesson with you guys while for others you give them lessons locally right near test routes even during active construction.
Original review: Not very satisfied with their service.
Took a 1-hour lesson with them to get ready for road test (also taken with them), but we ended up practicing mostly general driving on wide Quincy roads, just driving around and doing only a couple attempts of 3-point turn and parallel parking which I successfully did since roads were wide and easy. However, when it came to test date, they gave a totally different route with much narrower streets (also filled with parked cars) and I wasn’t able to maneuver the 3-point turn successfully (even though that’s the easiest maneuver in my opinion because I did it many times before when practicing with my parents too) - after the test, I practiced more with my siblings and parents (they have 5+ years of experience driving) at the same street, and none of them was able to do the 3-point turn from first try perfectly either because of how narrow/difficult that street was, and there was also a small trick that you had to know because of parked cars nearby (but this knowledge comes only with experience).
Instructors and everyone else seemed nice, but I found that 1-hour lesson very unhelpful and misleading since road test was on much narrower and difficult streets, especially for new and inexperienced student drivers, and on that lesson I also didn't like that instructor was on his phone nearly for entire trip without really emphasizing any useful tricks for the test. I also didn’t like how they later were emailing saying to book test with them again while offering discounts - it made it feel as if they on purpose gave easier route on that 1-hour lesson just for you to fail at road test because of much difficult streets so that you would pay and book test with them again, wasting your time and money. Also, when practicing driving after that failed road test on those same streets, I noticed other student drivers taking lessons with them and driving the exact same routes as on road test which made it even more unfair because I practiced on a totally different route (which was MUCH easier) when taking a lesson with them.
I ended up taking my 2nd road test at Braintree (highly recommend one at Columbian St) and was able to pass first time - streets are much nicer and wider, and everyone else was nice too, and I highly recommend for everyone to go to that location instead if you want to increase your chances of passing the test first time. Just remember all rules, drive carefully, and practice maneuvers.
Nozima Kirgizbaeva
14 Jun 2026
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I wanted to thank my teachers, Mr. N. Joey, B. Chase, and Ly Dylan, for their driving lessons. Thank you for your patience and knowledge. Yesterday, I passed my driving test on my first try. You are t...
I wanted to thank my teachers, Mr. N. Joey, B. Chase, and Ly Dylan, for their driving lessons. Thank you for your patience and knowledge. Yesterday, I passed my driving test on my first try. You are the best! I recommend this school to everyone.
Tite Cristian
25 May 2026
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My experience at North Quincy High School was a very positive one. The teachers were supportive and genuinely cared about helping students succeed both academically and personally. I enjoyed being par...
My experience at North Quincy High School was a very positive one. The teachers were supportive and genuinely cared about helping students succeed both academically and personally. I enjoyed being part of a diverse and welcoming community where it was easy to make friends and feel included.
The school offered many opportunities through clubs, activities, and classes that helped me grow and prepare for the future. I also appreciated how dedicated many of the staff members were to supporting students throughout their high school journey.
Overall, North Quincy High School gave me a good experience filled with learning, friendships, and personal growth that I will always remember.
Eni Ndoja
15 Feb 2026
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I had a fantastic experience at North Quincy Auto Academy. From the very beginning, the process was smooth, organized, and professional. Scheduling lessons was easy, and the school clearly prioritizes...
I had a fantastic experience at North Quincy Auto Academy. From the very beginning, the process was smooth, organized, and professional. Scheduling lessons was easy, and the school clearly prioritizes both safety and quality instruction.
My instructor, Darren, was exceptional. He is patient, calm, and extremely knowledgeable. What really stood out to me was how clearly he explains everything — not just what to do, but why you’re doing it. That made a huge difference in building real confidence behind the wheel. He gives constructive feedback in a way that motivates you rather than stresses you out, which is so important when learning to drive.
Darren focuses on preparing you for real-world driving, not just passing the road test. He makes sure you understand defensive driving, proper positioning, awareness, and how to handle different traffic situations. If you’re nervous about driving, he’s exactly the kind of instructor you want — calm, reassuring, and supportive.
Thanks to Darren and North Quincy Auto Academy, I felt fully prepared and confident. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality driving instruction in the area.
Fakisha Fabre
1 May 2018
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I definitely recommend this driving school!! I am a young professional, straight out of grad school, working a 9-5 and they were sure to make themselves accessible and they were very accommodating to ...
I definitely recommend this driving school!! I am a young professional, straight out of grad school, working a 9-5 and they were sure to make themselves accessible and they were very accommodating to all of my needs. Their location is great and they teach to the test so I felt very prepared.
I took about 10 hours with them a few months ago to get myself comfortable on the road. I had Jordan as my teacher for almost all of those hours and he was great, very patient and thorough in his explanations; he made me feel very comfortable and confident on the road.
I used NQAA's vehicle and sponsor for the road test and I couldn't have felt more supported by them. I was very nervous and they managed to calm my nerves before the test (which I passed on the first try, thanks to them!).
The only negative I can think of is navigating the website. It took some time to get used to it but I always managed to figure it out.
Couldn't have done it without you all, thanks so much!
Alex Bennett
16 Apr 2018
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Took 3 driving lessons and the road test with them.
Pros:
- Easy to book through the website
- Good customer service, whenever I called on the phone, I had all my questions answered very clearly and ...
Took 3 driving lessons and the road test with them.
Pros:
- Easy to book through the website
- Good customer service, whenever I called on the phone, I had all my questions answered very clearly and politely
- Pretty easy and straightforward process for scheduling a road test, can schedule as little as two weeks in advance.
- Useful tips from the instructors
Cons:
- I had two different instructors, both of them were on their phones CONSTANTLY, either texting, or just surfing social media. It's as if me and my driving were in the background of whatever they were doing.
- the cars they have are old, the turning signal doesn't stick at all
Overall, not very satisfied
Mohanavel Senthilvel
15 Jan 2018
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Had a great experience with the folks from this academy, and am glad that I chose them. I would recommend this for others, especially for people who would like to schedule a test during weekends rathe...
Had a great experience with the folks from this academy, and am glad that I chose them. I would recommend this for others, especially for people who would like to schedule a test during weekends rather than weekdays.
Kaitlyn Goff
29 Nov 2017
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I took my road test today and passed, I went to a different driving school for drivers ed but I went with them for the test. Everything was very professional and the staff are amazing, as long as you ...
I took my road test today and passed, I went to a different driving school for drivers ed but I went with them for the test. Everything was very professional and the staff are amazing, as long as you are prepared for the test and you practice before hand you will pass. I would have rather gone to North Quincy Auto Academy than to the place I went but I unfortunately did not have the chance to. Thank you North Quincy Auto Academy you are awesome!!
Gaurav Kumar Gupta
6 Aug 2017
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I feel lucky to join this Auto School. As you can see NQAA has a very robust websites which provides all kind of Information needed for driving as well as road Test.
Like other schools, they schedule...
I feel lucky to join this Auto School. As you can see NQAA has a very robust websites which provides all kind of Information needed for driving as well as road Test.
Like other schools, they schedule road test also and provide a very good service. Cost of sponsorship is 100 $ which is standard across all driving schools.
Quality of Instructors are very very good. They will instruct you about driving as well as prepare you for road test very well.
Only problem is scheduling driving classes which is a difficult process. They upload majority schedule on their website for one week in advance, at one time, and you need to keep refreshing page and register for available schedule else you might not get any class. This is the only part where Auto school can improve.
Overall a very nice experience and highly recommended !!
Johna Shaffer
29 Jun 2017
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They constantly park in the handicapped spots outside their building, even when there are tons of other spots open. They're teaching students it's okay to break the law and to disrespect handicapped p...
They constantly park in the handicapped spots outside their building, even when there are tons of other spots open. They're teaching students it's okay to break the law and to disrespect handicapped people. Disgusting.
Thanh Nguyen
17 Jun 2017
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Passed my road test today and strongly recommended this auto school for those who want to get a license. Don't hesitate. Great staffs and environment.
Sujatha Aaditya Narayanan
16 May 2017
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It's a great experience... Driving techniques well taught before road test.. 👍👍..strongly recommend who has passion to learn driving
t tb
31 Mar 2017
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I had an amazing experience with North Quincy Auto School. Compared to my experience with other driving schools they provide the most help to guarantee you are a safe and knowledgeable driver. I've al...
I had an amazing experience with North Quincy Auto School. Compared to my experience with other driving schools they provide the most help to guarantee you are a safe and knowledgeable driver. I've already recommended to family and friends!
Jenny R.
7 Feb 2017
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Good service. Practical and easy way to sit your road test.
Jeilyn S.
23 Jan 2017
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I spent months looking for a good driving school and I'm really glad I chose this one. They are very helpful & super quick- I also took the road test here which was very quick and easy if you do take ...
I spent months looking for a good driving school and I'm really glad I chose this one. They are very helpful & super quick- I also took the road test here which was very quick and easy if you do take the driving classes here. 5/5 would recommend
Mark D.
17 Jan 2017
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Jordan is a very good instructor! Plenty of opportunity to practice the parralel parking and backing up in a straight line, with some good pointers!! I haven't drove in 18 years and he helped me get r...
Jordan is a very good instructor! Plenty of opportunity to practice the parralel parking and backing up in a straight line, with some good pointers!! I haven't drove in 18 years and he helped me get reacquainted with the "rules of the road" - not to mention passing the road test on my first try!!
Ananya D.
22 Dec 2016
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Before NQAA, I never drove a thing but Dylan made me feel very comfortable during the lessons. I took a total of 6hrs Behind The Wheel classes and those were more than enough to get my license at the ...
Before NQAA, I never drove a thing but Dylan made me feel very comfortable during the lessons. I took a total of 6hrs Behind The Wheel classes and those were more than enough to get my license at the first attempt. You guys are awesome!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
Joselyn I.
20 Sep 2016
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I Definitely recommend this driving school!!. I can't thank my instructor Henry enough!(who I had as my instructor the most during my driving lessons) he is the reason of me passing my road test on th...
I Definitely recommend this driving school!!. I can't thank my instructor Henry enough!(who I had as my instructor the most during my driving lessons) he is the reason of me passing my road test on the first attempt!!, I definitely recommend him for any aged driver new or experienced!, I also had Joseph twice as my instructor who is very good for beginners like myself at the beginning when I had no knowledge on how to drive a car, and he also gave some good key pointers too, and Mr.Kenny I had once he was very good at giving me pointers for signaling, all the instructors are very good in general!, but I personally recommend Henry the most if I were to attend to this school again I would definitely choose him he's really just that good for teaching you the basics and the expert levels of driving a car wether you're a beginner or not, for example some of the things he was great at teaching was parallel parking!, and 3-point turns!, No joke!. So definitely a big thank you to Henry!.
Micheal Joseph Ciampoli
26 Jul 2016
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Every time I was behind the week I felt wicked safe even though I was a new driver, wicked grateful I took this course! I would recommend this school to everyone !
Poonam B.
26 Jun 2016
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Very happy I took classes from this school. I cleared the road test in first attempt..thanks guys
Chelsea Bright
24 Apr 2016
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I was an extremely nervous driver and had waited 6 years to get my license. I decided to take the 5 hour behind-the-wheel course as a refresher, and I am so glad I did. My teachers, especially Joseph,...
I was an extremely nervous driver and had waited 6 years to get my license. I decided to take the 5 hour behind-the-wheel course as a refresher, and I am so glad I did. My teachers, especially Joseph, were really helpful in giving constructive criticism on my driving technique and helping me to be more confident. I'm still a bit nervous, but I passed my driving test and am significantly more confident than I was when I started!
Arturo A.
16 Apr 2016
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Do not settle for another school ! This school is one you should take ! I'm a college student with little driving experience from NY. I've failed my road test in NY because I was never taught anything...
Do not settle for another school ! This school is one you should take ! I'm a college student with little driving experience from NY. I've failed my road test in NY because I was never taught anything properly. However, this school made me feel very comfortable with driving !First thing's first, this school is a tad expensive. That being said, it was money well spent. I had Joseph and Mr. Kenny as my driving instructors. They were very calm, professional and always gave you the right pointers. A big +1 for choosing this school is that it's relatively fast to schedule a road test through the school since the school sets the driving track for the road test , so you know the road test site before you even take the road test. The RMV instructors are usually the same people who rotate and the road tests are during the weekend (a big plus for any college student). It's a really fun experience - The RMV instructor and I even had a talk about Facebook while we were driving and was very helpful during the exam -- BUT REMEMBER, don't let your guard down! Remember to check blind spots and signal!!I wish you the best of luck and hopefully you can pass the road test on the first try. To be honest, it's nothing you haven't practiced, at least thats true if you take lessons here. I highly recommend Joseph for very very nervous drivers and Mr. Kenny at least once for better pointers on signaling and steering control!
Stephy L.
26 Dec 2015
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Having spent 24 years of my life oogling over other people's licenses, I finally decided it was time for me to learn to drive. But mind you, I had absolutely no idea how a car functions. Aside from th...
Having spent 24 years of my life oogling over other people's licenses, I finally decided it was time for me to learn to drive. But mind you, I had absolutely no idea how a car functions. Aside from the honk, I didn't even know how to turn the wheel (I am THAT atrocious).I've heard wonderful things about North Quincy Auto Academy from a friend of mine who just got her license a few weeks ago, and I thought I'll give it a try. (What's the worst that can happen, right?) Registering to take lessons was made extremely easy by Jason and I was booked to take lessons only a week after I signing up!I drove with Matt the majority of the time and he was an amazing instructor. Despite almost hitting a curb and a pole, Matt never once yelled at me. To this day, I am in awe of his patience with us all. Being as nervous as I was, Matt made driving a breeze and taught me everything I needed to learn for the road test - hand signals, buttons in the car, three point turn, how to parallel park, and signaling. Just taking a few hours with him, made me into a much more confident driver. He also truly cares about each one of us and wants us to pass!Jason is another instructor I am absolutely thankful for. From signing me up for last minute lessons, teaching me how to drive, to giving me last minute pointers before my road test - Jason has done it all. The day before my road test, I was extremely anxious because I still didn't get my parallel parking completely down pact. Just an hour or so driving hours with Jason was enough to help feel confident with parallel parking. And was able to get it right the first time on the road test the day after, all thanks to Jason!!! The road test was a breeze because of all the help and pointers NQAA have given me. Thank you NQAA for making me into a confident driver - I couldn't have done it without you.
Hendricus M.
20 Dec 2015
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I passed road test today with nqaa as my sponsor.I took 2hours driving lesson. I recommend this driving school!
Aaron S.
16 Dec 2015
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My experience with North Quincy Auto Academy was nothing less than fantastic. Taking a driving hour with them definitely helped me prepare for the test and ensured that I would pass on my first try, ...
My experience with North Quincy Auto Academy was nothing less than fantastic. Taking a driving hour with them definitely helped me prepare for the test and ensured that I would pass on my first try, which I did. I can't even begin to explain how well they communicate and answer any and all questions you may have. A+ NQAA
Steve Seeley
3 Nov 2015
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Great instructors, flexible schedules, and got my License on my first try after training with them.
Sunti Wiwatyukhan
13 Oct 2015
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Try to teach my fiancé to drive for the longest time. She went to class once and parallel parking like it was nothing!! Thanks NQAA
Seema Singh
2 Oct 2015
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I can't imagine a better place than North Quincy Auto Academy to learn driving. Instructors are very good, gets you ready from the very first minute by explaining everything about driving. Strongly re...
I can't imagine a better place than North Quincy Auto Academy to learn driving. Instructors are very good, gets you ready from the very first minute by explaining everything about driving. Strongly recommended!!!
Cindy H.
18 Sep 2015
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I accepted a job offer nearly fifty miles away from home, without a license, at age 22. I had a road test booked a month before my start date, so the pressure was on. The staff is extremely friendly a...
I accepted a job offer nearly fifty miles away from home, without a license, at age 22. I had a road test booked a month before my start date, so the pressure was on. The staff is extremely friendly and the vehicles are spanking new. Since my friends did not trust me driving their cars (I do not blame them), I turned to NQ Auto Academy for some lessons. I signed up for a bundle (multiple courses at a discount) and spread them out over the month before my road test. They offer great hours to work with your schedule. The lessons themselves are action packed. I drove around, backed up in a straight line, parallel parked, and my instructor tested my knowledge. I worked with Joe course to course, so he knew my weaknesses and worked with me to fix my them (parallel parking...forever the bane of my existence). He also made sure I did not hit anything, or anyone, to my relief. The lessons definitely made me feel more confident. I did not take the road test with the academy, but I did pass! Now, I drive a hundred a miles a day to work and back with ease, just like any other Masshole!
Santawat S.
8 Aug 2015
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For anyone who's an experienced driver and thinking just to take a road test with NQAA, I would suggest having a lesson too. It's worth every penny.Matt is my instructor, and he's brilliant. I just ...
For anyone who's an experienced driver and thinking just to take a road test with NQAA, I would suggest having a lesson too. It's worth every penny.Matt is my instructor, and he's brilliant. I just can't think of anybody to be uncomfortable around him. More importantly, he's very good at what he's doing. I felt a lot more confident going for the road test. The difference was night and day.The only thing that keeps me from not giving 5 stars is the fact that there's a chance that the test would not be on the weekend. I'm working 9-5 weekdays, so weekend test is the first priority for me, and having the test date changed to a weekday is a little disappointing.
Lora Singun DeStefano
3 Aug 2015
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Highly recommended. I took the 20-hour behind the wheel and used all of it with Matthew. Most reviews I read praised Matthew for being patient and encouraging and that was what I really needed. I'm a ...
Highly recommended. I took the 20-hour behind the wheel and used all of it with Matthew. Most reviews I read praised Matthew for being patient and encouraging and that was what I really needed. I'm a first time driver. I drove with a relative at first but he gave up coz I wasn't learning anything. I passed the road test on my first try. I thank the school for being so accommodating and Matthew. He's really good.
David O.
9 Jul 2015
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I'm not a first time driver. I have a full license 16 years (Irish) so I wasn't too worried about the mechanics of driving itself. That said there were a couple of things that were important to go ove...
I'm not a first time driver. I have a full license 16 years (Irish) so I wasn't too worried about the mechanics of driving itself. That said there were a couple of things that were important to go over before the test. I spent an hour with Jason (instructor). He put my mind at ease, went over the test course and everything that I needed for the test. Did the test the next day with Pete (an absolute gentleman) and passed. There are things to watch out for on the test. 1. Check blind spot over shoulder 2. Indicate correctly 3. Don't hit curb4. Park close to the curbHaving a lesson was very reassuring and I couldn't recommend these guys highly enough. They take it seriously (which it is) but they were also very nice about it. All round great experience
Eva P.
18 May 2015
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Jacob, I passed!!! WOHOOOOO!!!Guys.. seriously.. Don't look any further!This is the best driving school in the world, hands down! I am a 32-yr old with no prior driving experience whatsoever. I tend t...
Jacob, I passed!!! WOHOOOOO!!!Guys.. seriously.. Don't look any further!This is the best driving school in the world, hands down! I am a 32-yr old with no prior driving experience whatsoever. I tend to get anxious which is one of the reasons I never applied for a drivers license until now. I also don't take criticism well.. at.. all. If somebody as much as implied I was not awesome at something, I would just give up. So when I read all the reviews about how patient and awesome everybody in this school is, I decided to give it a try. Man, I am so glad I did!I had Jacob for most of my lessons and he is the best! I simply love that guy! He is extremely patient and fun to work with. He would never criticize you or raise his voice or make you feel uncomfortable in any way. Sometimes I wonder how he does it .. dealing with us all day long and still being as awesome as he is :)I also had Matt for one class and he is also super nice and patient. I actually find it helpful to work with more than one person as you get a different perspective and different driving tips from each of them. I took the 15 classes with NQAA as I didn't have any practice outside of the school and I felt that 10 hrs was a bit too little for me. If you get to practice for a few hours with a friend, 10 hours should be plenty.I also like that they take you to the road test location and you get to practice the road test a few times before you take it for real. That was really helpful for me, as I tend to get nervous when driving in an unknown area. The road test didn't have anything I hadn't practiced a million times. The school seems to work with the same officer most of the time. He was cool and laid-back. At the beginning of the test he reminded me to fix my mirrors, and to remember to use blinkers and look over my shoulder. During the test he was chatty and kept giving me tips and educating me. He didn't even let me go too close to the curb on the parallel parking (even though I had plenty of space still :) ) . It really felt like he was trying to help me pass, rather than fail me. I think all those Cambridge/Boston officers should learn from this guy! :) Thank you NQAA! You are the best! Already recruited 2 of my friends! Will keep spreading the word!========P.S. Make sure you also check out the 26 rave reviews that are currently "not recommended" by yelp's "automated software" :)
Kristine T.
12 May 2015
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Everyone in this school are exceptional. They establish a fun learning experience, while remaining composed and professional. I am an adult driver with no driving experience at all. I took the Beginne...
Everyone in this school are exceptional. They establish a fun learning experience, while remaining composed and professional. I am an adult driver with no driving experience at all. I took the Beginner's BTW Course and passed the road test on my first try. My husband, on the other hand, hasn't driven for over 10 years, and he took a 2-hr BTW class. He also passed the road test on his first try. I highly recommend this for everyone, whether you're a new driver or you just want to review or polish your driving. I also recommend that you take your road test with them. They are very accommodating and efficient. They will not let you worry about anything, but just let you focus on your driving on the day of the test --- which will be easy, because they already gave you incomparable driving lessons. :)
Joms Marfil
9 May 2015
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Highly recommended! They will tell you everything right to the very last detail to pass the test. They are accommodating and flexible with the schedule. Thank you NQAA!
Jenny T.
12 Sep 2014
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NQAA is a really good place to check out whether you're looking to take classes or maybe just sign up for a lesson or two before taking the road test. Although I only signed up for a 2 hour lesson bef...
NQAA is a really good place to check out whether you're looking to take classes or maybe just sign up for a lesson or two before taking the road test. Although I only signed up for a 2 hour lesson before my road test, the instructor (Matt) was very helpful. Not only was he fun to talk to, he also managed to give me loads of tips within that short 2 hour's time. I took my lesson on a Saturday and passed my road test the Monday after. Needless to say, I'm grateful to have found out about this place. Highly recommended.
Jenn H.
4 Jun 2014
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North Quincy Auto Academy are as simple and smooth as it gets!I was looking for a location to schedule my road test in the Quincy area since I did not feel comfortable having a scheduled road test in ...
North Quincy Auto Academy are as simple and smooth as it gets!I was looking for a location to schedule my road test in the Quincy area since I did not feel comfortable having a scheduled road test in a few towns over. I was 22 years old with a permit and simply needed to get my license. After browsing through their (user-friendly) website and calling one of their representatives, they scheduled me for a road test. I went in to process my payment and met Jason who gave me further details about the test and I just continued practicing for it.On the day of my road test I was confident yet a little nervous. Even though I barely knew any of the representatives there, Jason recognized me and gave me a few pointers before I stepped into the car for the test. Without his encouragement (I went alone) and the ease of the scheduling, I don't think I would've gotten my license!Thanks NQAA :) I will be recommending you guys to all my friends.
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Lily L.
14 Jul 2026
I just passed my road test on the first try this afternoon! I started as a complete beginner and took a total of 18 hours of private lessons at NQAA, with most of them (probably 13 hours) being with D...
I just passed my road test on the first try this afternoon! I started as a complete beginner and took a total of 18 hours of private lessons at NQAA, with most of them (probably 13 hours) being with Dylan.
Dylan is an excellent instructor. He is very patient, approachable, and funny, and he explains everything clearly. I learned a lot from him and always felt comfortable asking questions.
I highly recommend taking lessons with Dylan at NQAA!
An Working
9 Jul 2026
Edit: I see they replied to my message blaming RMV; but then, why did I see other students practicing the same test route while I didn't practice it and got an entirely different route when taking a l...
Edit: I see they replied to my message blaming RMV; but then, why did I see other students practicing the same test route while I didn't practice it and got an entirely different route when taking a lesson with NQAA? And it wasn't construction's fault either - I was driving all the way down to Quincy Center when taking lesson with you guys while for others you give them lessons locally right near test routes even during active construction.
Original review: Not very satisfied with their service.
Took a 1-hour lesson with them to get ready for road test (also taken with them), but we ended up practicing mostly general driving on wide Quincy roads, just driving around and doing only a couple attempts of 3-point turn and parallel parking which I successfully did since roads were wide and easy. However, when it came to test date, they gave a totally different route with much narrower streets (also filled with parked cars) and I wasn’t able to maneuver the 3-point turn successfully (even though that’s the easiest maneuver in my opinion because I did it many times before when practicing with my parents too) - after the test, I practiced more with my siblings and parents (they have 5+ years of experience driving) at the same street, and none of them was able to do the 3-point turn from first try perfectly either because of how narrow/difficult that street was, and there was also a small trick that you had to know because of parked cars nearby (but this knowledge comes only with experience).
Instructors and everyone else seemed nice, but I found that 1-hour lesson very unhelpful and misleading since road test was on much narrower and difficult streets, especially for new and inexperienced student drivers, and on that lesson I also didn't like that instructor was on his phone nearly for entire trip without really emphasizing any useful tricks for the test. I also didn’t like how they later were emailing saying to book test with them again while offering discounts - it made it feel as if they on purpose gave easier route on that 1-hour lesson just for you to fail at road test because of much difficult streets so that you would pay and book test with them again, wasting your time and money. Also, when practicing driving after that failed road test on those same streets, I noticed other student drivers taking lessons with them and driving the exact same routes as on road test which made it even more unfair because I practiced on a totally different route (which was MUCH easier) when taking a lesson with them.
I ended up taking my 2nd road test at Braintree (highly recommend one at Columbian St) and was able to pass first time - streets are much nicer and wider, and everyone else was nice too, and I highly recommend for everyone to go to that location instead if you want to increase your chances of passing the test first time. Just remember all rules, drive carefully, and practice maneuvers.
Nozima Kirgizbaeva
14 Jun 2026
I wanted to thank my teachers, Mr. N. Joey, B. Chase, and Ly Dylan, for their driving lessons. Thank you for your patience and knowledge. Yesterday, I passed my driving test on my first try. You are t...
I wanted to thank my teachers, Mr. N. Joey, B. Chase, and Ly Dylan, for their driving lessons. Thank you for your patience and knowledge. Yesterday, I passed my driving test on my first try. You are the best! I recommend this school to everyone.
Tite Cristian
25 May 2026
My experience at North Quincy High School was a very positive one. The teachers were supportive and genuinely cared about helping students succeed both academically and personally. I enjoyed being par...
My experience at North Quincy High School was a very positive one. The teachers were supportive and genuinely cared about helping students succeed both academically and personally. I enjoyed being part of a diverse and welcoming community where it was easy to make friends and feel included.
The school offered many opportunities through clubs, activities, and classes that helped me grow and prepare for the future. I also appreciated how dedicated many of the staff members were to supporting students throughout their high school journey.
Overall, North Quincy High School gave me a good experience filled with learning, friendships, and personal growth that I will always remember.
Eni Ndoja
15 Feb 2026
I had a fantastic experience at North Quincy Auto Academy. From the very beginning, the process was smooth, organized, and professional. Scheduling lessons was easy, and the school clearly prioritizes...
I had a fantastic experience at North Quincy Auto Academy. From the very beginning, the process was smooth, organized, and professional. Scheduling lessons was easy, and the school clearly prioritizes both safety and quality instruction.
My instructor, Darren, was exceptional. He is patient, calm, and extremely knowledgeable. What really stood out to me was how clearly he explains everything — not just what to do, but why you’re doing it. That made a huge difference in building real confidence behind the wheel. He gives constructive feedback in a way that motivates you rather than stresses you out, which is so important when learning to drive.
Darren focuses on preparing you for real-world driving, not just passing the road test. He makes sure you understand defensive driving, proper positioning, awareness, and how to handle different traffic situations. If you’re nervous about driving, he’s exactly the kind of instructor you want — calm, reassuring, and supportive.
Thanks to Darren and North Quincy Auto Academy, I felt fully prepared and confident. I highly recommend them to anyone looking for high-quality driving instruction in the area.
Fakisha Fabre
1 May 2018
I definitely recommend this driving school!! I am a young professional, straight out of grad school, working a 9-5 and they were sure to make themselves accessible and they were very accommodating to ...
I definitely recommend this driving school!! I am a young professional, straight out of grad school, working a 9-5 and they were sure to make themselves accessible and they were very accommodating to all of my needs. Their location is great and they teach to the test so I felt very prepared.
I took about 10 hours with them a few months ago to get myself comfortable on the road. I had Jordan as my teacher for almost all of those hours and he was great, very patient and thorough in his explanations; he made me feel very comfortable and confident on the road.
I used NQAA's vehicle and sponsor for the road test and I couldn't have felt more supported by them. I was very nervous and they managed to calm my nerves before the test (which I passed on the first try, thanks to them!).
The only negative I can think of is navigating the website. It took some time to get used to it but I always managed to figure it out.
Couldn't have done it without you all, thanks so much!
Alex Bennett
16 Apr 2018
Took 3 driving lessons and the road test with them.
Pros:
- Easy to book through the website
- Good customer service, whenever I called on the phone, I had all my questions answered very clearly and ...
Took 3 driving lessons and the road test with them.
Pros:
- Easy to book through the website
- Good customer service, whenever I called on the phone, I had all my questions answered very clearly and politely
- Pretty easy and straightforward process for scheduling a road test, can schedule as little as two weeks in advance.
- Useful tips from the instructors
Cons:
- I had two different instructors, both of them were on their phones CONSTANTLY, either texting, or just surfing social media. It's as if me and my driving were in the background of whatever they were doing.
- the cars they have are old, the turning signal doesn't stick at all
Overall, not very satisfied
Mohanavel Senthilvel
15 Jan 2018
Had a great experience with the folks from this academy, and am glad that I chose them. I would recommend this for others, especially for people who would like to schedule a test during weekends rathe...
Had a great experience with the folks from this academy, and am glad that I chose them. I would recommend this for others, especially for people who would like to schedule a test during weekends rather than weekdays.
Kaitlyn Goff
29 Nov 2017
I took my road test today and passed, I went to a different driving school for drivers ed but I went with them for the test. Everything was very professional and the staff are amazing, as long as you ...
I took my road test today and passed, I went to a different driving school for drivers ed but I went with them for the test. Everything was very professional and the staff are amazing, as long as you are prepared for the test and you practice before hand you will pass. I would have rather gone to North Quincy Auto Academy than to the place I went but I unfortunately did not have the chance to. Thank you North Quincy Auto Academy you are awesome!!
Gaurav Kumar Gupta
6 Aug 2017
I feel lucky to join this Auto School. As you can see NQAA has a very robust websites which provides all kind of Information needed for driving as well as road Test.
Like other schools, they schedule...
I feel lucky to join this Auto School. As you can see NQAA has a very robust websites which provides all kind of Information needed for driving as well as road Test.
Like other schools, they schedule road test also and provide a very good service. Cost of sponsorship is 100 $ which is standard across all driving schools.
Quality of Instructors are very very good. They will instruct you about driving as well as prepare you for road test very well.
Only problem is scheduling driving classes which is a difficult process. They upload majority schedule on their website for one week in advance, at one time, and you need to keep refreshing page and register for available schedule else you might not get any class. This is the only part where Auto school can improve.
Overall a very nice experience and highly recommended !!
Johna Shaffer
29 Jun 2017
They constantly park in the handicapped spots outside their building, even when there are tons of other spots open. They're teaching students it's okay to break the law and to disrespect handicapped p...
They constantly park in the handicapped spots outside their building, even when there are tons of other spots open. They're teaching students it's okay to break the law and to disrespect handicapped people. Disgusting.
Thanh Nguyen
17 Jun 2017
Passed my road test today and strongly recommended this auto school for those who want to get a license. Don't hesitate. Great staffs and environment.
Sujatha Aaditya Narayanan
16 May 2017
It's a great experience... Driving techniques well taught before road test.. 👍👍..strongly recommend who has passion to learn driving
t tb
31 Mar 2017
I had an amazing experience with North Quincy Auto School. Compared to my experience with other driving schools they provide the most help to guarantee you are a safe and knowledgeable driver. I've al...
I had an amazing experience with North Quincy Auto School. Compared to my experience with other driving schools they provide the most help to guarantee you are a safe and knowledgeable driver. I've already recommended to family and friends!
Jenny R.
7 Feb 2017
Good service. Practical and easy way to sit your road test.
Jeilyn S.
23 Jan 2017
I spent months looking for a good driving school and I'm really glad I chose this one. They are very helpful & super quick- I also took the road test here which was very quick and easy if you do take ...
I spent months looking for a good driving school and I'm really glad I chose this one. They are very helpful & super quick- I also took the road test here which was very quick and easy if you do take the driving classes here. 5/5 would recommend
Mark D.
17 Jan 2017
Jordan is a very good instructor! Plenty of opportunity to practice the parralel parking and backing up in a straight line, with some good pointers!! I haven't drove in 18 years and he helped me get r...
Jordan is a very good instructor! Plenty of opportunity to practice the parralel parking and backing up in a straight line, with some good pointers!! I haven't drove in 18 years and he helped me get reacquainted with the "rules of the road" - not to mention passing the road test on my first try!!
Ananya D.
22 Dec 2016
Before NQAA, I never drove a thing but Dylan made me feel very comfortable during the lessons. I took a total of 6hrs Behind The Wheel classes and those were more than enough to get my license at the ...
Before NQAA, I never drove a thing but Dylan made me feel very comfortable during the lessons. I took a total of 6hrs Behind The Wheel classes and those were more than enough to get my license at the first attempt. You guys are awesome!!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!
Joselyn I.
20 Sep 2016
I Definitely recommend this driving school!!. I can't thank my instructor Henry enough!(who I had as my instructor the most during my driving lessons) he is the reason of me passing my road test on th...
I Definitely recommend this driving school!!. I can't thank my instructor Henry enough!(who I had as my instructor the most during my driving lessons) he is the reason of me passing my road test on the first attempt!!, I definitely recommend him for any aged driver new or experienced!, I also had Joseph twice as my instructor who is very good for beginners like myself at the beginning when I had no knowledge on how to drive a car, and he also gave some good key pointers too, and Mr.Kenny I had once he was very good at giving me pointers for signaling, all the instructors are very good in general!, but I personally recommend Henry the most if I were to attend to this school again I would definitely choose him he's really just that good for teaching you the basics and the expert levels of driving a car wether you're a beginner or not, for example some of the things he was great at teaching was parallel parking!, and 3-point turns!, No joke!. So definitely a big thank you to Henry!.
Micheal Joseph Ciampoli
26 Jul 2016
Every time I was behind the week I felt wicked safe even though I was a new driver, wicked grateful I took this course! I would recommend this school to everyone !
Poonam B.
26 Jun 2016
Very happy I took classes from this school. I cleared the road test in first attempt..thanks guys
Chelsea Bright
24 Apr 2016
I was an extremely nervous driver and had waited 6 years to get my license. I decided to take the 5 hour behind-the-wheel course as a refresher, and I am so glad I did. My teachers, especially Joseph,...
I was an extremely nervous driver and had waited 6 years to get my license. I decided to take the 5 hour behind-the-wheel course as a refresher, and I am so glad I did. My teachers, especially Joseph, were really helpful in giving constructive criticism on my driving technique and helping me to be more confident. I'm still a bit nervous, but I passed my driving test and am significantly more confident than I was when I started!
Arturo A.
16 Apr 2016
Do not settle for another school ! This school is one you should take ! I'm a college student with little driving experience from NY. I've failed my road test in NY because I was never taught anything...
Do not settle for another school ! This school is one you should take ! I'm a college student with little driving experience from NY. I've failed my road test in NY because I was never taught anything properly. However, this school made me feel very comfortable with driving !First thing's first, this school is a tad expensive. That being said, it was money well spent. I had Joseph and Mr. Kenny as my driving instructors. They were very calm, professional and always gave you the right pointers. A big +1 for choosing this school is that it's relatively fast to schedule a road test through the school since the school sets the driving track for the road test , so you know the road test site before you even take the road test. The RMV instructors are usually the same people who rotate and the road tests are during the weekend (a big plus for any college student). It's a really fun experience - The RMV instructor and I even had a talk about Facebook while we were driving and was very helpful during the exam -- BUT REMEMBER, don't let your guard down! Remember to check blind spots and signal!!I wish you the best of luck and hopefully you can pass the road test on the first try. To be honest, it's nothing you haven't practiced, at least thats true if you take lessons here. I highly recommend Joseph for very very nervous drivers and Mr. Kenny at least once for better pointers on signaling and steering control!
Stephy L.
26 Dec 2015
Having spent 24 years of my life oogling over other people's licenses, I finally decided it was time for me to learn to drive. But mind you, I had absolutely no idea how a car functions. Aside from th...
Having spent 24 years of my life oogling over other people's licenses, I finally decided it was time for me to learn to drive. But mind you, I had absolutely no idea how a car functions. Aside from the honk, I didn't even know how to turn the wheel (I am THAT atrocious).I've heard wonderful things about North Quincy Auto Academy from a friend of mine who just got her license a few weeks ago, and I thought I'll give it a try. (What's the worst that can happen, right?) Registering to take lessons was made extremely easy by Jason and I was booked to take lessons only a week after I signing up!I drove with Matt the majority of the time and he was an amazing instructor. Despite almost hitting a curb and a pole, Matt never once yelled at me. To this day, I am in awe of his patience with us all. Being as nervous as I was, Matt made driving a breeze and taught me everything I needed to learn for the road test - hand signals, buttons in the car, three point turn, how to parallel park, and signaling. Just taking a few hours with him, made me into a much more confident driver. He also truly cares about each one of us and wants us to pass!Jason is another instructor I am absolutely thankful for. From signing me up for last minute lessons, teaching me how to drive, to giving me last minute pointers before my road test - Jason has done it all. The day before my road test, I was extremely anxious because I still didn't get my parallel parking completely down pact. Just an hour or so driving hours with Jason was enough to help feel confident with parallel parking. And was able to get it right the first time on the road test the day after, all thanks to Jason!!! The road test was a breeze because of all the help and pointers NQAA have given me. Thank you NQAA for making me into a confident driver - I couldn't have done it without you.
Hendricus M.
20 Dec 2015
I passed road test today with nqaa as my sponsor.I took 2hours driving lesson. I recommend this driving school!
Aaron S.
16 Dec 2015
My experience with North Quincy Auto Academy was nothing less than fantastic. Taking a driving hour with them definitely helped me prepare for the test and ensured that I would pass on my first try, ...
My experience with North Quincy Auto Academy was nothing less than fantastic. Taking a driving hour with them definitely helped me prepare for the test and ensured that I would pass on my first try, which I did. I can't even begin to explain how well they communicate and answer any and all questions you may have. A+ NQAA
Steve Seeley
3 Nov 2015
Great instructors, flexible schedules, and got my License on my first try after training with them.
Sunti Wiwatyukhan
13 Oct 2015
Try to teach my fiancé to drive for the longest time. She went to class once and parallel parking like it was nothing!! Thanks NQAA
Seema Singh
2 Oct 2015
I can't imagine a better place than North Quincy Auto Academy to learn driving. Instructors are very good, gets you ready from the very first minute by explaining everything about driving. Strongly re...
I can't imagine a better place than North Quincy Auto Academy to learn driving. Instructors are very good, gets you ready from the very first minute by explaining everything about driving. Strongly recommended!!!
Cindy H.
18 Sep 2015
I accepted a job offer nearly fifty miles away from home, without a license, at age 22. I had a road test booked a month before my start date, so the pressure was on. The staff is extremely friendly a...
I accepted a job offer nearly fifty miles away from home, without a license, at age 22. I had a road test booked a month before my start date, so the pressure was on. The staff is extremely friendly and the vehicles are spanking new. Since my friends did not trust me driving their cars (I do not blame them), I turned to NQ Auto Academy for some lessons. I signed up for a bundle (multiple courses at a discount) and spread them out over the month before my road test. They offer great hours to work with your schedule. The lessons themselves are action packed. I drove around, backed up in a straight line, parallel parked, and my instructor tested my knowledge. I worked with Joe course to course, so he knew my weaknesses and worked with me to fix my them (parallel parking...forever the bane of my existence). He also made sure I did not hit anything, or anyone, to my relief. The lessons definitely made me feel more confident. I did not take the road test with the academy, but I did pass! Now, I drive a hundred a miles a day to work and back with ease, just like any other Masshole!
Santawat S.
8 Aug 2015
For anyone who's an experienced driver and thinking just to take a road test with NQAA, I would suggest having a lesson too. It's worth every penny.Matt is my instructor, and he's brilliant. I just ...
For anyone who's an experienced driver and thinking just to take a road test with NQAA, I would suggest having a lesson too. It's worth every penny.Matt is my instructor, and he's brilliant. I just can't think of anybody to be uncomfortable around him. More importantly, he's very good at what he's doing. I felt a lot more confident going for the road test. The difference was night and day.The only thing that keeps me from not giving 5 stars is the fact that there's a chance that the test would not be on the weekend. I'm working 9-5 weekdays, so weekend test is the first priority for me, and having the test date changed to a weekday is a little disappointing.
Lora Singun DeStefano
3 Aug 2015
Highly recommended. I took the 20-hour behind the wheel and used all of it with Matthew. Most reviews I read praised Matthew for being patient and encouraging and that was what I really needed. I'm a ...
Highly recommended. I took the 20-hour behind the wheel and used all of it with Matthew. Most reviews I read praised Matthew for being patient and encouraging and that was what I really needed. I'm a first time driver. I drove with a relative at first but he gave up coz I wasn't learning anything. I passed the road test on my first try. I thank the school for being so accommodating and Matthew. He's really good.
David O.
9 Jul 2015
I'm not a first time driver. I have a full license 16 years (Irish) so I wasn't too worried about the mechanics of driving itself. That said there were a couple of things that were important to go ove...
I'm not a first time driver. I have a full license 16 years (Irish) so I wasn't too worried about the mechanics of driving itself. That said there were a couple of things that were important to go over before the test. I spent an hour with Jason (instructor). He put my mind at ease, went over the test course and everything that I needed for the test. Did the test the next day with Pete (an absolute gentleman) and passed. There are things to watch out for on the test. 1. Check blind spot over shoulder 2. Indicate correctly 3. Don't hit curb4. Park close to the curbHaving a lesson was very reassuring and I couldn't recommend these guys highly enough. They take it seriously (which it is) but they were also very nice about it. All round great experience
Eva P.
18 May 2015
Jacob, I passed!!! WOHOOOOO!!!Guys.. seriously.. Don't look any further!This is the best driving school in the world, hands down! I am a 32-yr old with no prior driving experience whatsoever. I tend t...
Jacob, I passed!!! WOHOOOOO!!!Guys.. seriously.. Don't look any further!This is the best driving school in the world, hands down! I am a 32-yr old with no prior driving experience whatsoever. I tend to get anxious which is one of the reasons I never applied for a drivers license until now. I also don't take criticism well.. at.. all. If somebody as much as implied I was not awesome at something, I would just give up. So when I read all the reviews about how patient and awesome everybody in this school is, I decided to give it a try. Man, I am so glad I did!I had Jacob for most of my lessons and he is the best! I simply love that guy! He is extremely patient and fun to work with. He would never criticize you or raise his voice or make you feel uncomfortable in any way. Sometimes I wonder how he does it .. dealing with us all day long and still being as awesome as he is :)I also had Matt for one class and he is also super nice and patient. I actually find it helpful to work with more than one person as you get a different perspective and different driving tips from each of them. I took the 15 classes with NQAA as I didn't have any practice outside of the school and I felt that 10 hrs was a bit too little for me. If you get to practice for a few hours with a friend, 10 hours should be plenty.I also like that they take you to the road test location and you get to practice the road test a few times before you take it for real. That was really helpful for me, as I tend to get nervous when driving in an unknown area. The road test didn't have anything I hadn't practiced a million times. The school seems to work with the same officer most of the time. He was cool and laid-back. At the beginning of the test he reminded me to fix my mirrors, and to remember to use blinkers and look over my shoulder. During the test he was chatty and kept giving me tips and educating me. He didn't even let me go too close to the curb on the parallel parking (even though I had plenty of space still :) ) . It really felt like he was trying to help me pass, rather than fail me. I think all those Cambridge/Boston officers should learn from this guy! :) Thank you NQAA! You are the best! Already recruited 2 of my friends! Will keep spreading the word!========P.S. Make sure you also check out the 26 rave reviews that are currently "not recommended" by yelp's "automated software" :)
Kristine T.
12 May 2015
Everyone in this school are exceptional. They establish a fun learning experience, while remaining composed and professional. I am an adult driver with no driving experience at all. I took the Beginne...
Everyone in this school are exceptional. They establish a fun learning experience, while remaining composed and professional. I am an adult driver with no driving experience at all. I took the Beginner's BTW Course and passed the road test on my first try. My husband, on the other hand, hasn't driven for over 10 years, and he took a 2-hr BTW class. He also passed the road test on his first try. I highly recommend this for everyone, whether you're a new driver or you just want to review or polish your driving. I also recommend that you take your road test with them. They are very accommodating and efficient. They will not let you worry about anything, but just let you focus on your driving on the day of the test --- which will be easy, because they already gave you incomparable driving lessons. :)
Joms Marfil
9 May 2015
Highly recommended! They will tell you everything right to the very last detail to pass the test. They are accommodating and flexible with the schedule. Thank you NQAA!
Jenny T.
12 Sep 2014
NQAA is a really good place to check out whether you're looking to take classes or maybe just sign up for a lesson or two before taking the road test. Although I only signed up for a 2 hour lesson bef...
NQAA is a really good place to check out whether you're looking to take classes or maybe just sign up for a lesson or two before taking the road test. Although I only signed up for a 2 hour lesson before my road test, the instructor (Matt) was very helpful. Not only was he fun to talk to, he also managed to give me loads of tips within that short 2 hour's time. I took my lesson on a Saturday and passed my road test the Monday after. Needless to say, I'm grateful to have found out about this place. Highly recommended.
Jenn H.
4 Jun 2014
North Quincy Auto Academy are as simple and smooth as it gets!I was looking for a location to schedule my road test in the Quincy area since I did not feel comfortable having a scheduled road test in ...
North Quincy Auto Academy are as simple and smooth as it gets!I was looking for a location to schedule my road test in the Quincy area since I did not feel comfortable having a scheduled road test in a few towns over. I was 22 years old with a permit and simply needed to get my license. After browsing through their (user-friendly) website and calling one of their representatives, they scheduled me for a road test. I went in to process my payment and met Jason who gave me further details about the test and I just continued practicing for it.On the day of my road test I was confident yet a little nervous. Even though I barely knew any of the representatives there, Jason recognized me and gave me a few pointers before I stepped into the car for the test. Without his encouragement (I went alone) and the ease of the scheduling, I don't think I would've gotten my license!Thanks NQAA :) I will be recommending you guys to all my friends.
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