1st Gear Driving Inc.
Amherst, New Hampshire
Reviews
Suki, Hiu Tung Chan
2 Nov 2023
REPORT
I took their 10 hr private lesson package and their instructors have been doing an amazing job! Instructors are very informative, patient and flexible on pick up location and schedule. The instruction...
I took their 10 hr private lesson package and their instructors have been doing an amazing job! Instructors are very informative, patient and flexible on pick up location and schedule. The instructions on the road are clear and easily to follow. There is a progressive learning path each class and I have gained so much confidence over the course. I would highly recommend their instructors!
Wendy Sage-Matsis
21 Jul 2021
REPORT
My daughter just completed her Driver's Ed course with 1st gear. It's been a wonderful experience. She is ready for the road! She has been engaged and excited to learn and has taught me things along t...
My daughter just completed her Driver's Ed course with 1st gear. It's been a wonderful experience. She is ready for the road! She has been engaged and excited to learn and has taught me things along the way. Super great experience that I'm happy to share with others.
Kari Headington
20 Nov 2020
REPORT
Both of my boys attended 1st Gear. They highly respected the instructors and felt well prepared for their test. The instructors had the perfect personalities to work with teenagers; fun, firm, with cl...
Both of my boys attended 1st Gear. They highly respected the instructors and felt well prepared for their test. The instructors had the perfect personalities to work with teenagers; fun, firm, with clear expectations. Communication was excellent, consistent and timely. I highly recommend this school!
Amelia Magay
13 Mar 2020
REPORT
I just finished my classes a month ago. The instructors were all very friendly and patient with me during our driving lessons. During class, we moved quickly, but had room for discussion and questions...
I just finished my classes a month ago. The instructors were all very friendly and patient with me during our driving lessons. During class, we moved quickly, but had room for discussion and questions. They were very thorough, and I was pleasantly surprised when I took both the official written and road tests, as they had well prepared me for driving and road safety recall. I highly recommend First Gear, and thank them for all they have done to shape me into a safe and informed driver!
Bethany Paquin
26 Jan 2020
REPORT
We drove 40 minutes so my son could take Driver's Ed at 1st Gear because we had heard excellent reports about the school. Both my son and I were pleased with all aspects of the class. He felt well-pr...
We drove 40 minutes so my son could take Driver's Ed at 1st Gear because we had heard excellent reports about the school. Both my son and I were pleased with all aspects of the class. He felt well-prepared and passed his written and road tests on the first attempt. He tested with about 10 others from him class and all passed. The instruction was organized, thorough and kept my easily-bored son engaged. The driving instruction was excellent, especially with owners/instructors Carl and Amber Ellis.
Lauren LeComte
20 May 2018
REPORT
Amber is the best instructor! Kind, patient and knowledgeable. A +++
Brianna Long
24 Feb 2018
REPORT
1st gear is great! Very informative and fun to learn from! With all the knowledge and training I passed and for my license today!
Kim Adair
28 Oct 2017
REPORT
Jennifer Hilton
13 Jun 2016
REPORT
1st Gear made it easy. Everyone is great and Amber was an excellent instructor. Scheduling driving time was easy and the group license experience was excellent. Thank you so much!
Kathleen Rutty-Fey
3 Apr 2016
REPORT
1st Gear Driving was FIRST RATE! My son used 1st Gear last summer and the total experience was excellent. Driving school is EXPENSIVE and I'd heard too many stories from friends whose children had les...
1st Gear Driving was FIRST RATE! My son used 1st Gear last summer and the total experience was excellent. Driving school is EXPENSIVE and I'd heard too many stories from friends whose children had less-than-professional experiences elsewhere. I was wary, but 1st Gear exceeded my expectations. It was easy to sign up for driving times, the instructors ALWAYS on time and ready to go. Communications were always timely and clear. My son actually seemed to enjoy the classes and made friends. When it came time to get licenses, First Gear arranged a special time for the class to go together to the DMV. Amber from First Gear was there, cheering them on. We were almost sad to be done with it all! I HIGHLY recommend 1st Gear!
Heather Scialdone
28 Mar 2016
REPORT
Called 5 times phone answered once information given during that one call was incomplete and not very helpful. Left 4 messages trying to make a deposit they require 2 months later still waiting to be...
Called 5 times phone answered once information given during that one call was incomplete and not very helpful. Left 4 messages trying to make a deposit they require 2 months later still waiting to be called back from first message.
CJ K.
21 Aug 2012
REPORT
They are consistently many hours late in picking up students to drive - even at 8 in the morning! We thought scheduling an early appointment to drive would limit waiting around! They are inconsidera...
They are consistently many hours late in picking up students to drive - even at 8 in the morning! We thought scheduling an early appointment to drive would limit waiting around! They are inconsiderate to the students and families by being unreliable. They will then blame the student for not adhering to the set time when in fact they are the one at fault. Classroom time is wasteful and unproductive.
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1st Gear Driving Inc.
Amherst, New Hampshire
Reviews
Suki, Hiu Tung Chan
2 Nov 2023
I took their 10 hr private lesson package and their instructors have been doing an amazing job! Instructors are very informative, patient and flexible on pick up location and schedule. The instruction...
I took their 10 hr private lesson package and their instructors have been doing an amazing job! Instructors are very informative, patient and flexible on pick up location and schedule. The instructions on the road are clear and easily to follow. There is a progressive learning path each class and I have gained so much confidence over the course. I would highly recommend their instructors!
Wendy Sage-Matsis
21 Jul 2021
My daughter just completed her Driver's Ed course with 1st gear. It's been a wonderful experience. She is ready for the road! She has been engaged and excited to learn and has taught me things along t...
My daughter just completed her Driver's Ed course with 1st gear. It's been a wonderful experience. She is ready for the road! She has been engaged and excited to learn and has taught me things along the way. Super great experience that I'm happy to share with others.
Kari Headington
20 Nov 2020
Both of my boys attended 1st Gear. They highly respected the instructors and felt well prepared for their test. The instructors had the perfect personalities to work with teenagers; fun, firm, with cl...
Both of my boys attended 1st Gear. They highly respected the instructors and felt well prepared for their test. The instructors had the perfect personalities to work with teenagers; fun, firm, with clear expectations. Communication was excellent, consistent and timely. I highly recommend this school!
Amelia Magay
13 Mar 2020
I just finished my classes a month ago. The instructors were all very friendly and patient with me during our driving lessons. During class, we moved quickly, but had room for discussion and questions...
I just finished my classes a month ago. The instructors were all very friendly and patient with me during our driving lessons. During class, we moved quickly, but had room for discussion and questions. They were very thorough, and I was pleasantly surprised when I took both the official written and road tests, as they had well prepared me for driving and road safety recall. I highly recommend First Gear, and thank them for all they have done to shape me into a safe and informed driver!
Bethany Paquin
26 Jan 2020
We drove 40 minutes so my son could take Driver's Ed at 1st Gear because we had heard excellent reports about the school. Both my son and I were pleased with all aspects of the class. He felt well-pr...
We drove 40 minutes so my son could take Driver's Ed at 1st Gear because we had heard excellent reports about the school. Both my son and I were pleased with all aspects of the class. He felt well-prepared and passed his written and road tests on the first attempt. He tested with about 10 others from him class and all passed. The instruction was organized, thorough and kept my easily-bored son engaged. The driving instruction was excellent, especially with owners/instructors Carl and Amber Ellis.
Lauren LeComte
20 May 2018
Amber is the best instructor! Kind, patient and knowledgeable. A +++
Brianna Long
24 Feb 2018
1st gear is great! Very informative and fun to learn from! With all the knowledge and training I passed and for my license today!
Kim Adair
28 Oct 2017
Jennifer Hilton
13 Jun 2016
1st Gear made it easy. Everyone is great and Amber was an excellent instructor. Scheduling driving time was easy and the group license experience was excellent. Thank you so much!
Kathleen Rutty-Fey
3 Apr 2016
1st Gear Driving was FIRST RATE! My son used 1st Gear last summer and the total experience was excellent. Driving school is EXPENSIVE and I'd heard too many stories from friends whose children had les...
1st Gear Driving was FIRST RATE! My son used 1st Gear last summer and the total experience was excellent. Driving school is EXPENSIVE and I'd heard too many stories from friends whose children had less-than-professional experiences elsewhere. I was wary, but 1st Gear exceeded my expectations. It was easy to sign up for driving times, the instructors ALWAYS on time and ready to go. Communications were always timely and clear. My son actually seemed to enjoy the classes and made friends. When it came time to get licenses, First Gear arranged a special time for the class to go together to the DMV. Amber from First Gear was there, cheering them on. We were almost sad to be done with it all! I HIGHLY recommend 1st Gear!
Heather Scialdone
28 Mar 2016
Called 5 times phone answered once information given during that one call was incomplete and not very helpful. Left 4 messages trying to make a deposit they require 2 months later still waiting to be...
Called 5 times phone answered once information given during that one call was incomplete and not very helpful. Left 4 messages trying to make a deposit they require 2 months later still waiting to be called back from first message.
CJ K.
21 Aug 2012
They are consistently many hours late in picking up students to drive - even at 8 in the morning! We thought scheduling an early appointment to drive would limit waiting around! They are inconsidera...
They are consistently many hours late in picking up students to drive - even at 8 in the morning! We thought scheduling an early appointment to drive would limit waiting around! They are inconsiderate to the students and families by being unreliable. They will then blame the student for not adhering to the set time when in fact they are the one at fault. Classroom time is wasteful and unproductive.
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