8 Reviews

The Driving School

Fairfield, Ohio
Reviews
Emma kith
17 Aug 2025
REPORT
Honestly just super unprofessional. Tried signing up for adult lessons so I did what the website stated no one responded for 2 days and that’s only because I had to email them AGAIN about it. Replies ... Read More
Honestly just super unprofessional. Tried signing up for adult lessons so I did what the website stated no one responded for 2 days and that’s only because I had to email them AGAIN about it. Replies almost instantly saying call. I call them at least three different times on different days and they still do not answer? Email them AGAIN still NO response. Honestly just irritating Read Less
Bobbie Swain
22 Sep 2022
REPORT
My Daughter attended the July class and failed the 1st test. August 18th I left work early to make sure that she made it to retake the test and I sat in my vehicle for almost an hour. She came out all... Read More
My Daughter attended the July class and failed the 1st test. August 18th I left work early to make sure that she made it to retake the test and I sat in my vehicle for almost an hour. She came out all excited saying that she passed and they will call her with a behind the wheel date. After I make the full payment of $625 I get an email saying that she needed to retake the test. I emailed them back saying she had already retaken the test on Aug 18th. I even called and spoke with Ernie the instructor that gave her the 2nd test and he said yes she did take it and did pass it. I said so why am I receiving this email. He said it just a generic email and everything should be fine. I get another email saying they've searched for it at 2 different locations and still can't find it and for my Daughter to retake the test. I emailed back you all lost her test or did something with it and won't admit it and no I will not make her retake the test when I had to leave my job early to make sure she retook it then I asked for a refund. I told my Daughter and she cried saying I have to do this all over again somewhere else? Something isn't right about this even with Ernie the instructor taking up for her and I believe it has to do with the 8 to 12 week delay for their behind the wheel driving and if not this just bad business. Read Less
Ellen Oliver
23 Jul 2021
REPORT
My daughter just finished her in-car driving lessons with Lou. I believe Lou is an owner. Not only did she really enjoy her experience with her lessons, I also felt like I couldn't have chosen a bette... Read More
My daughter just finished her in-car driving lessons with Lou. I believe Lou is an owner. Not only did she really enjoy her experience with her lessons, I also felt like I couldn't have chosen a better school for her. Unfortunately for us, it was the start of summer and my understanding is that all driving schools are very busy, and it can take a long time to get in. Other places I called told me it could be up to 16 weeks to get in! Even The Driving School originally told me 6-8 weeks, but it ended up only being 4-5 weeks. Prior to starting, I sent a handful of emails for various different reasons, and all were answered within 24 hours. When it got closer to the date for her first lesson I was given Lou's phone number to call or text, but I'm a text person so I always texted him. He always replied within a reasonable time (usually immediately) and is always kind and professional. I do know that my daughter was able to tell him what her biggest concerns were and what she felt she needed more practice with... maneuverability of course 😁 She has a little bit of social anxiety so she was worried about how that aspect would go, but at the end of her first day she said it was fine, and she always felt comfortable. She really liked working with him. I'd definitely recommend The Driving School. The prices for most places are about the same, but if you want to know you're sending your child with a good person, then this is where you should signup! I saw some of the previous reviews that weren't as positive, and I really do believe they may have mistaken the school for another one. There are several with similar names. Either way, it's 5 stars from my daughter and I. Thank you to The Driving School and to Lou for all of your help and your patience! Read Less
Judith Keller
5 Jun 2021
REPORT
Not a good experience. I paid for the in car driving, but they have not issued a certificate to my child. So now she can not get her license. The written test was done through an agency who forwarded... Read More
Not a good experience. I paid for the in car driving, but they have not issued a certificate to my child. So now she can not get her license. The written test was done through an agency who forwarded the certifcate to the driving school. The driving school also did not issue a notarized letter stating she had completed the required number of hours of driving instruction. So according to the DMV, she has to start all over and I am out $450.00.I have tried to contact via email and phone with no reply. During covid the state would not send anything to the customer. It was all done electronically. And forwarded to you at a cost of $12.00 additional for postage and handling. We did not receive any thing. We were not issued any certificate from either party. Just a letter stating she had completed the course, which is not accepted at the DMV. . It was arranged thru Butler Tech's 5th day experience. Read Less
Kim Schuster
28 Aug 2019
REPORT
Love that they offer a morning session for in class learning during the summer. My son enjoyed it way more than if would have sat behind a computer learning. Instructor was great, along with the gen... Read More
Love that they offer a morning session for in class learning during the summer. My son enjoyed it way more than if would have sat behind a computer learning. Instructor was great, along with the gentleman from the railroad that spoke to them. Ernie was his in car instructor and loved him! Would highly recommend! Read Less
Verlisa Mabry
8 Jan 2018
REPORT
Very rude on the phone
Deborah Wooldridge Ohlhauser
3 Jul 2017
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Curtis McCollough
15 Apr 2013
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(513) 523-7001
5142 Pleasant Avenue
Fairfield Ohio 45014
Business Hours
Monday
Mon
08:00AM-20:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
08:00AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
08:00AM-20:00PM
Thursday
Thu
08:00AM-20:00PM
Friday
Fri
08:00AM-20:00PM
Saturday
Sat
08:00AM-20:00PM
Sunday
Sun
08:00AM-20:00PM
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The Driving School

Fairfield, Ohio
(8)
5142 Pleasant Avenue
Fairfield Ohio 45014
Monday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Saturday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Sunday
08:00AM-20:00PM
Emma kith
17 Aug 2025
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REPORT
Honestly just super unprofessional. Tried signing up for adult lessons so I did what the website stated no one responded for 2 days and that’s only because I had to email them AGAIN about it. Replies ... Read More
Honestly just super unprofessional. Tried signing up for adult lessons so I did what the website stated no one responded for 2 days and that’s only because I had to email them AGAIN about it. Replies almost instantly saying call. I call them at least three different times on different days and they still do not answer? Email them AGAIN still NO response. Honestly just irritating Read Less
Bobbie Swain
22 Sep 2022
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My Daughter attended the July class and failed the 1st test. August 18th I left work early to make sure that she made it to retake the test and I sat in my vehicle for almost an hour. She came out all... Read More
My Daughter attended the July class and failed the 1st test. August 18th I left work early to make sure that she made it to retake the test and I sat in my vehicle for almost an hour. She came out all excited saying that she passed and they will call her with a behind the wheel date. After I make the full payment of $625 I get an email saying that she needed to retake the test. I emailed them back saying she had already retaken the test on Aug 18th. I even called and spoke with Ernie the instructor that gave her the 2nd test and he said yes she did take it and did pass it. I said so why am I receiving this email. He said it just a generic email and everything should be fine. I get another email saying they've searched for it at 2 different locations and still can't find it and for my Daughter to retake the test. I emailed back you all lost her test or did something with it and won't admit it and no I will not make her retake the test when I had to leave my job early to make sure she retook it then I asked for a refund. I told my Daughter and she cried saying I have to do this all over again somewhere else? Something isn't right about this even with Ernie the instructor taking up for her and I believe it has to do with the 8 to 12 week delay for their behind the wheel driving and if not this just bad business. Read Less
Ellen Oliver
23 Jul 2021
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REPORT
My daughter just finished her in-car driving lessons with Lou. I believe Lou is an owner. Not only did she really enjoy her experience with her lessons, I also felt like I couldn't have chosen a bette... Read More
My daughter just finished her in-car driving lessons with Lou. I believe Lou is an owner. Not only did she really enjoy her experience with her lessons, I also felt like I couldn't have chosen a better school for her. Unfortunately for us, it was the start of summer and my understanding is that all driving schools are very busy, and it can take a long time to get in. Other places I called told me it could be up to 16 weeks to get in! Even The Driving School originally told me 6-8 weeks, but it ended up only being 4-5 weeks. Prior to starting, I sent a handful of emails for various different reasons, and all were answered within 24 hours. When it got closer to the date for her first lesson I was given Lou's phone number to call or text, but I'm a text person so I always texted him. He always replied within a reasonable time (usually immediately) and is always kind and professional. I do know that my daughter was able to tell him what her biggest concerns were and what she felt she needed more practice with... maneuverability of course 😁 She has a little bit of social anxiety so she was worried about how that aspect would go, but at the end of her first day she said it was fine, and she always felt comfortable. She really liked working with him. I'd definitely recommend The Driving School. The prices for most places are about the same, but if you want to know you're sending your child with a good person, then this is where you should signup! I saw some of the previous reviews that weren't as positive, and I really do believe they may have mistaken the school for another one. There are several with similar names. Either way, it's 5 stars from my daughter and I. Thank you to The Driving School and to Lou for all of your help and your patience! Read Less
Judith Keller
5 Jun 2021
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REPORT
Not a good experience. I paid for the in car driving, but they have not issued a certificate to my child. So now she can not get her license. The written test was done through an agency who forwarded... Read More
Not a good experience. I paid for the in car driving, but they have not issued a certificate to my child. So now she can not get her license. The written test was done through an agency who forwarded the certifcate to the driving school. The driving school also did not issue a notarized letter stating she had completed the required number of hours of driving instruction. So according to the DMV, she has to start all over and I am out $450.00.I have tried to contact via email and phone with no reply. During covid the state would not send anything to the customer. It was all done electronically. And forwarded to you at a cost of $12.00 additional for postage and handling. We did not receive any thing. We were not issued any certificate from either party. Just a letter stating she had completed the course, which is not accepted at the DMV. . It was arranged thru Butler Tech's 5th day experience. Read Less
Kim Schuster
28 Aug 2019
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REPORT
Love that they offer a morning session for in class learning during the summer. My son enjoyed it way more than if would have sat behind a computer learning. Instructor was great, along with the gen... Read More
Love that they offer a morning session for in class learning during the summer. My son enjoyed it way more than if would have sat behind a computer learning. Instructor was great, along with the gentleman from the railroad that spoke to them. Ernie was his in car instructor and loved him! Would highly recommend! Read Less
Verlisa Mabry
8 Jan 2018
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Very rude on the phone
Deborah Wooldridge Ohlhauser
3 Jul 2017
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Curtis McCollough
15 Apr 2013
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