9 Reviews

Ruth's Driving Academy

Ashland, Ohio
Reviews
angie boyer
17 Jun 2021
REPORT
My daughter turned 16 at the start of the pandemic. She was told to do the online driving class and once things reopened she could book her drive times. Fast forward a year, she tried and tried to get... Read More
My daughter turned 16 at the start of the pandemic. She was told to do the online driving class and once things reopened she could book her drive times. Fast forward a year, she tried and tried to get drive times scheduled to no avail. The hours they keep are wildly varied and not at all matching what is posted online. Finally stopped in one day because we got tired of being blacked out on drive days only to be told they were not offering drive times only after specifically being told to do just that. After already spending the money for the online program we were told she would have to do the class and drive times because they are not doing drive times only. Absolutely horrible customer service and clearly taking advantage of kids and families who don't know any better. Read Less
CK Keener
17 Jan 2020
REPORT
We've had wonderful experiences with both of our children attending Ruth's Driving Academy, LLC. Very helpful, very attentive, very professional, and is an excellent mentor to her children that attend... Read More
We've had wonderful experiences with both of our children attending Ruth's Driving Academy, LLC. Very helpful, very attentive, very professional, and is an excellent mentor to her children that attend her program. I would recommend and recommend. Read Less
Jennifer Recker
22 Jul 2019
REPORT
Ruth's Driving Academy is the most unorganized business I have ever dealt with! They say that the sooner you get your class paid for, the sooner you'll get your drive times scheduled. THIS IS NOT TR... Read More
Ruth's Driving Academy is the most unorganized business I have ever dealt with! They say that the sooner you get your class paid for, the sooner you'll get your drive times scheduled. THIS IS NOT TRUE!! We paid in full on the very first day of signing up, and we are now over 7 months trying to get drive times finished. Classes have been done for months! If you are looking for an organized business and getting your driving times done in a timely manner, this is not the place to go! Also, when instructors make drive time appointments, they should be kept. Read Less
M C
18 Dec 2018
REPORT
Ruth is rude and lacks sensitivity. Her staff booked a driving appointment with my daughter on the same day she went to class. After a special trip to pick her up, Ruth rudely commented (in front of m... Read More
Ruth is rude and lacks sensitivity. Her staff booked a driving appointment with my daughter on the same day she went to class. After a special trip to pick her up, Ruth rudely commented (in front of my daughter) that maybe she is too immature to drive. As far as I know, driving skills and appointment scheduling are two different things. My daughter is an honors student with a disability! Ruth's comment was offensive and totally uncalled for! She desperately needs disability sensitivity training on top of customer service skills! I hope Ruth recalls her own comment the next time she screws up an appointment for herself! So incredibly rude! Read Less
Tiffiney Shambre
14 Nov 2018
REPORT
I only give Ruth's a one because there was no option for a zero. They list her number to reach on her website but she never answers,so tonight I repeatedly called and after about 15 times she finally ... Read More
I only give Ruth's a one because there was no option for a zero. They list her number to reach on her website but she never answers,so tonight I repeatedly called and after about 15 times she finally answered. Rude as ever complaining I was disturbing her teaching, however I had tried calling numerous times and leaving a message but she never returned my calls. I have had three kids go through Ruth's. When Mac was still in Ashland they were great and about 150 bucks cheaper. Once they left Ruth's knew they had the corner market on driver's Ed and jacked their prices up and took on too much. They are unorganized, unprofessional,and RUDE as hell. I just listened to her cry how she doesn't have enough help. Hell,she offered me a job just to come and help her shuttle the kids. As if all business owners aren't feeling the effects of this day and age not wanting to work. Get a clue Ruth,learn how to manage a business!!!! Read Less
Kristy Landers
4 May 2018
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Danielle Owens
25 Apr 2018
REPORT
I went to this driving school and Ruth taught me everything I know about driving, my car, and much much more. She is great, and the other staff members are incredible as well. Great company.
Cassie Hannum
22 Jun 2017
REPORT
Andrea Gray
15 Jul 2015
REPORT
They covered everything during the classroom section, they were really good on that part as far as I Know .Although, even though it says class is done at 9pm do not get there until closer to 9:10, (I ... Read More
They covered everything during the classroom section, they were really good on that part as far as I Know .Although, even though it says class is done at 9pm do not get there until closer to 9:10, (I was misinformed by my husband what time class was done. I later found out on 7/15/2015 that class does indeed get out at 9:10), once he didn't even get out until 9:20ish. During the driving portion we were lied to per se, when my husband called to make sure our son was still with her, the instructor said they were running late because our son didn't come out until way late and they got a late start. After speaking to our son they started on time, but come to find out they made a pit stop at the academy for about an hour, so they had to make that time up driving, we didn't get a courtesy call and had to call looking for him to see where they were. (Later found out on 7/15/2015 that our son was asked if he needed to call his parents, we asked him if he was asked about calling us, but he said he does not recall being asked.) They do get there 15 min early most times, ( but have asked around and most driving schools practice this routine about getting there early.) once she was late by a few minutes. (If you are late you are charged a fee) Will not use them in the future as we have 3 other kids that will need driving school. They do offer a discount for good grades on sign up, you have to bring in a report card showing their gpa. They do not tell you this a head of time, and you can not bring it in at a later date. ( After looking on their website it is under the parents section about the good student discount.) This my opinion of this driving school. Make your own choice when choosing what school you are going to be using. More people should leave a review, especially if their experience was better than ours.Read Less
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(419) 651-2558
1011 East Main Street
Ashland Ohio 44805
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Monday
Mon
11:00AM-14:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
11:00AM-14:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
11:00AM-14:00PM
Thursday
Thu
11:00AM-14:00PM
Friday
Fri
11:00AM-14:00PM
Saturday
Sat
09:00AM-15:00PM
Sunday
Sun
13:00PM-17:00PM
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Ruth's Driving Academy

Ashland, Ohio
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1011 East Main Street
Ashland Ohio 44805
Monday
11:00AM-14:00PM
Tuesday
11:00AM-14:00PM
Wednesday
11:00AM-14:00PM
Thursday
11:00AM-14:00PM
Friday
11:00AM-14:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-15:00PM
Sunday
13:00PM-17:00PM
angie boyer
17 Jun 2021
REPORT
My daughter turned 16 at the start of the pandemic. She was told to do the online driving class and once things reopened she could book her drive times. Fast forward a year, she tried and tried to get... Read More
My daughter turned 16 at the start of the pandemic. She was told to do the online driving class and once things reopened she could book her drive times. Fast forward a year, she tried and tried to get drive times scheduled to no avail. The hours they keep are wildly varied and not at all matching what is posted online. Finally stopped in one day because we got tired of being blacked out on drive days only to be told they were not offering drive times only after specifically being told to do just that. After already spending the money for the online program we were told she would have to do the class and drive times because they are not doing drive times only. Absolutely horrible customer service and clearly taking advantage of kids and families who don't know any better. Read Less
CK Keener
17 Jan 2020
REPORT
We've had wonderful experiences with both of our children attending Ruth's Driving Academy, LLC. Very helpful, very attentive, very professional, and is an excellent mentor to her children that attend... Read More
We've had wonderful experiences with both of our children attending Ruth's Driving Academy, LLC. Very helpful, very attentive, very professional, and is an excellent mentor to her children that attend her program. I would recommend and recommend. Read Less
Jennifer Recker
22 Jul 2019
REPORT
Ruth's Driving Academy is the most unorganized business I have ever dealt with! They say that the sooner you get your class paid for, the sooner you'll get your drive times scheduled. THIS IS NOT TR... Read More
Ruth's Driving Academy is the most unorganized business I have ever dealt with! They say that the sooner you get your class paid for, the sooner you'll get your drive times scheduled. THIS IS NOT TRUE!! We paid in full on the very first day of signing up, and we are now over 7 months trying to get drive times finished. Classes have been done for months! If you are looking for an organized business and getting your driving times done in a timely manner, this is not the place to go! Also, when instructors make drive time appointments, they should be kept. Read Less
M C
18 Dec 2018
REPORT
Ruth is rude and lacks sensitivity. Her staff booked a driving appointment with my daughter on the same day she went to class. After a special trip to pick her up, Ruth rudely commented (in front of m... Read More
Ruth is rude and lacks sensitivity. Her staff booked a driving appointment with my daughter on the same day she went to class. After a special trip to pick her up, Ruth rudely commented (in front of my daughter) that maybe she is too immature to drive. As far as I know, driving skills and appointment scheduling are two different things. My daughter is an honors student with a disability! Ruth's comment was offensive and totally uncalled for! She desperately needs disability sensitivity training on top of customer service skills! I hope Ruth recalls her own comment the next time she screws up an appointment for herself! So incredibly rude! Read Less
Tiffiney Shambre
14 Nov 2018
REPORT
I only give Ruth's a one because there was no option for a zero. They list her number to reach on her website but she never answers,so tonight I repeatedly called and after about 15 times she finally ... Read More
I only give Ruth's a one because there was no option for a zero. They list her number to reach on her website but she never answers,so tonight I repeatedly called and after about 15 times she finally answered. Rude as ever complaining I was disturbing her teaching, however I had tried calling numerous times and leaving a message but she never returned my calls. I have had three kids go through Ruth's. When Mac was still in Ashland they were great and about 150 bucks cheaper. Once they left Ruth's knew they had the corner market on driver's Ed and jacked their prices up and took on too much. They are unorganized, unprofessional,and RUDE as hell. I just listened to her cry how she doesn't have enough help. Hell,she offered me a job just to come and help her shuttle the kids. As if all business owners aren't feeling the effects of this day and age not wanting to work. Get a clue Ruth,learn how to manage a business!!!! Read Less
Kristy Landers
4 May 2018
REPORT
Danielle Owens
25 Apr 2018
REPORT
I went to this driving school and Ruth taught me everything I know about driving, my car, and much much more. She is great, and the other staff members are incredible as well. Great company.
Cassie Hannum
22 Jun 2017
REPORT
Andrea Gray
15 Jul 2015
REPORT
They covered everything during the classroom section, they were really good on that part as far as I Know .Although, even though it says class is done at 9pm do not get there until closer to 9:10, (I ... Read More
They covered everything during the classroom section, they were really good on that part as far as I Know .Although, even though it says class is done at 9pm do not get there until closer to 9:10, (I was misinformed by my husband what time class was done. I later found out on 7/15/2015 that class does indeed get out at 9:10), once he didn't even get out until 9:20ish. During the driving portion we were lied to per se, when my husband called to make sure our son was still with her, the instructor said they were running late because our son didn't come out until way late and they got a late start. After speaking to our son they started on time, but come to find out they made a pit stop at the academy for about an hour, so they had to make that time up driving, we didn't get a courtesy call and had to call looking for him to see where they were. (Later found out on 7/15/2015 that our son was asked if he needed to call his parents, we asked him if he was asked about calling us, but he said he does not recall being asked.) They do get there 15 min early most times, ( but have asked around and most driving schools practice this routine about getting there early.) once she was late by a few minutes. (If you are late you are charged a fee) Will not use them in the future as we have 3 other kids that will need driving school. They do offer a discount for good grades on sign up, you have to bring in a report card showing their gpa. They do not tell you this a head of time, and you can not bring it in at a later date. ( After looking on their website it is under the parents section about the good student discount.) This my opinion of this driving school. Make your own choice when choosing what school you are going to be using. More people should leave a review, especially if their experience was better than ours.Read Less
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