1st Choice Driving Academy
Lewis Center, Ohio
General Info
We are a family owned business that considets your child our child. We teach state accredited curriculum to promote safe driving practices.
Team
Cheickna Diallo
Instructor
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Reviews
Olufemi Aofolaju
26 Jun 2026
REPORT
They only take student through 2hrs four contact of road test/maneuverability in car classes. Not enough to teach one how to drive. You end up doing most of the learning yourself.
Erril Gedeon
26 Apr 2026
REPORT
I recently completed an 8 hour driving course at this place, I met friendly people's there, the experience was incredible helpful to me, a lot of thanks to the instructors for improved my driving skil...
I recently completed an 8 hour driving course at this place, I met friendly people's there, the experience was incredible helpful to me, a lot of thanks to the instructors for improved my driving skills. Overall it was a great experience for me. Will recommend to all my friends.
Ryan B. Walton
20 Apr 2026
REPORT
I teach high school and have heard countless horror stories from drivers ed providers and I have used other providers for my own kids, but that’s not the case here. I am impressed on every level at t...
I teach high school and have heard countless horror stories from drivers ed providers and I have used other providers for my own kids, but that’s not the case here. I am impressed on every level at the level of care this family owned business provides, it is the best instruction any of my own teens have had, scheduling is convenient and easy and I did read up on other reviews here and if they are busy and slow to respond for the initial scheduling, be patient - they are well worth the wait if you have any. After winter ends is their busy season so plan accordingly. Thank you Scott and the team at 1st Choice. Highly recommend!
Priscilla Yee
7 Aug 2025
REPORT
I had Pam as my instructor for my last in-cars and she is so chill and she made my driving experience way better than the 2 different instructors I had. So sweet and she really trains people really go...
I had Pam as my instructor for my last in-cars and she is so chill and she made my driving experience way better than the 2 different instructors I had. So sweet and she really trains people really good cause by the end of the day I got 5’s on my sheet of paper when I use to get all 3’s
Covvee -
31 May 2025
REPORT
I just finished my 4th behind the wheel training yesterday and took my test today. I passed it thanks to the staff at 1st Choice Driving Academy! Everyone's so friendly. I had Pam as my instructor and...
I just finished my 4th behind the wheel training yesterday and took my test today. I passed it thanks to the staff at 1st Choice Driving Academy! Everyone's so friendly. I had Pam as my instructor and she's exceptional. Made me feel comfortable and taught me valuable lessons in our trainings that I can apply to my every day driving. I had a lot of fun with her!
Thank you Pam, and thank you 1st Choice!
You helped me gain the experience I needed to drive confidently and safely. Could not recommend this place enough!!
Allie Ford
26 Jul 2023
REPORT
My in-cars have been great, my instructors have all been very nice and super helpful! Thank you!
Andrew Gillespie
6 May 2018
REPORT
Awesome people. Taught me so much and they were super friendly. Price is excellent. Practiced maneuverability every single session which helped me greatly. Highly recommend to all
Scott Doty
3 Mar 2018
REPORT
The folks at 1st Choice Driving were very flexible and accommodating to our crazy schedule. My son was very nervous about the experience and his first driving lesson, by the time it was over he was v...
The folks at 1st Choice Driving were very flexible and accommodating to our crazy schedule. My son was very nervous about the experience and his first driving lesson, by the time it was over he was very excited and happy we chose this company. They were very detailed oriented and delivered all assignments as advertised. I would suggest you use this company if your are in the Lewis Center, Delaware, or Sunbury area.
Amira
10 Feb 2018
REPORT
Mr. Bowman was an amazing teacher. He always made the drive sessions fun and enjoyable and I never got stressed out when I was driving with him. It was a great experience for me. I recommend it to eve...
Mr. Bowman was an amazing teacher. He always made the drive sessions fun and enjoyable and I never got stressed out when I was driving with him. It was a great experience for me. I recommend it to everyone.
Riley Piper
7 Feb 2018
REPORT
I absolutely loved coming here. They make the classes so interactive and entertaining. Thank you guys so much for all that you did. I really appreciate it. I'll stop by to see you guys again:)
L B
26 Oct 2017
REPORT
This is a top-notch company. Extremely professional from the first phone call to the last in-car driving session. I cannot begin to express how pleased we have been. Phone calls were always answe...
This is a top-notch company. Extremely professional from the first phone call to the last in-car driving session. I cannot begin to express how pleased we have been. Phone calls were always answered promptly. If the calls went to voicemail I always experienced that my messages were returned the same day. Kristy was able to schedule in-car sessions within several weeks. She had the paperwork completed quickly and efficiently, and Dennis went above and beyond to accommodate for pick-up and drop-off during our son's driving sessions. We were always greeted with a smile and ALWAYS treated kindly and with respect! Thank you for your outstanding service!
Emma Rist
3 Aug 2017
REPORT
1st Choice Driving Academy is an excellent school. It is clean, organized, safe, and very friendly, unlike many other driving schools. Dennis and his wife put a lot of thought into their school and th...
1st Choice Driving Academy is an excellent school. It is clean, organized, safe, and very friendly, unlike many other driving schools. Dennis and his wife put a lot of thought into their school and the safety of their students; from their maneuverability cones, to their student driving car. Their website is very easy to navigate, and booking driving appointments was very simple. Plus, it was very cheap compared to other schools! Dennis worked with me over their online live chat through their website to get my drives scheduled in as early as possible, which was a very nice and handy feature. Dennis was also a wonderful instructor. He is great at teaching, is very approachable and easy to talk to, is someone you can joke with, and does not make you nervous like some instructors do. I highly recommend 1st Choice Driving Academy!
Hamid Aouadi
30 Jul 2017
REPORT
I am really glad for choosing this school and very lucky for having Mr. Dennis as my instructor. He is very helpful, patient and professional. I really recommend him for everybody who wants not only t...
I am really glad for choosing this school and very lucky for having Mr. Dennis as my instructor. He is very helpful, patient and professional. I really recommend him for everybody who wants not only to pass the exam but also to be a safe driver.
Sarah Monroe
30 Jul 2017
REPORT
Thank you so much Dennis for doing such a great job with Kenzie's behind the wheel training. You have given her so much confidence I truly appreciate it.
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Monday
Mon
10:00AM-21:15PM
Tuesday
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10:00AM-21:15PM
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Wed
10:00AM-21:15PM
Thursday
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10:00AM-21:15PM
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10:00AM-21:15PM
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10:00AM-21:15PM
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10:00AM-21:15PM
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1st Choice Driving Academy
Lewis Center, Ohio
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General Info
We are a family owned business that considets your child our child. We teach state accredited curriculum to promote safe driving practices.
Business Hours
Monday
10:00AM-21:15PM
Tuesday
10:00AM-21:15PM
Wednesday
10:00AM-21:15PM
Thursday
10:00AM-21:15PM
Friday
10:00AM-21:15PM
Saturday
10:00AM-21:15PM
Sunday
10:00AM-21:15PM
Popular Hours
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12p
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Team
Cheickna Diallo
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Reviews
Olufemi Aofolaju
26 Jun 2026
They only take student through 2hrs four contact of road test/maneuverability in car classes. Not enough to teach one how to drive. You end up doing most of the learning yourself.
Erril Gedeon
26 Apr 2026
I recently completed an 8 hour driving course at this place, I met friendly people's there, the experience was incredible helpful to me, a lot of thanks to the instructors for improved my driving skil...
I recently completed an 8 hour driving course at this place, I met friendly people's there, the experience was incredible helpful to me, a lot of thanks to the instructors for improved my driving skills. Overall it was a great experience for me. Will recommend to all my friends.
Ryan B. Walton
20 Apr 2026
I teach high school and have heard countless horror stories from drivers ed providers and I have used other providers for my own kids, but that’s not the case here. I am impressed on every level at t...
I teach high school and have heard countless horror stories from drivers ed providers and I have used other providers for my own kids, but that’s not the case here. I am impressed on every level at the level of care this family owned business provides, it is the best instruction any of my own teens have had, scheduling is convenient and easy and I did read up on other reviews here and if they are busy and slow to respond for the initial scheduling, be patient - they are well worth the wait if you have any. After winter ends is their busy season so plan accordingly. Thank you Scott and the team at 1st Choice. Highly recommend!
Priscilla Yee
7 Aug 2025
I had Pam as my instructor for my last in-cars and she is so chill and she made my driving experience way better than the 2 different instructors I had. So sweet and she really trains people really go...
I had Pam as my instructor for my last in-cars and she is so chill and she made my driving experience way better than the 2 different instructors I had. So sweet and she really trains people really good cause by the end of the day I got 5’s on my sheet of paper when I use to get all 3’s
Covvee -
31 May 2025
I just finished my 4th behind the wheel training yesterday and took my test today. I passed it thanks to the staff at 1st Choice Driving Academy! Everyone's so friendly. I had Pam as my instructor and...
I just finished my 4th behind the wheel training yesterday and took my test today. I passed it thanks to the staff at 1st Choice Driving Academy! Everyone's so friendly. I had Pam as my instructor and she's exceptional. Made me feel comfortable and taught me valuable lessons in our trainings that I can apply to my every day driving. I had a lot of fun with her!
Thank you Pam, and thank you 1st Choice!
You helped me gain the experience I needed to drive confidently and safely. Could not recommend this place enough!!
Allie Ford
26 Jul 2023
My in-cars have been great, my instructors have all been very nice and super helpful! Thank you!
Andrew Gillespie
6 May 2018
Awesome people. Taught me so much and they were super friendly. Price is excellent. Practiced maneuverability every single session which helped me greatly. Highly recommend to all
Scott Doty
3 Mar 2018
The folks at 1st Choice Driving were very flexible and accommodating to our crazy schedule. My son was very nervous about the experience and his first driving lesson, by the time it was over he was v...
The folks at 1st Choice Driving were very flexible and accommodating to our crazy schedule. My son was very nervous about the experience and his first driving lesson, by the time it was over he was very excited and happy we chose this company. They were very detailed oriented and delivered all assignments as advertised. I would suggest you use this company if your are in the Lewis Center, Delaware, or Sunbury area.
Amira
10 Feb 2018
Mr. Bowman was an amazing teacher. He always made the drive sessions fun and enjoyable and I never got stressed out when I was driving with him. It was a great experience for me. I recommend it to eve...
Mr. Bowman was an amazing teacher. He always made the drive sessions fun and enjoyable and I never got stressed out when I was driving with him. It was a great experience for me. I recommend it to everyone.
Riley Piper
7 Feb 2018
I absolutely loved coming here. They make the classes so interactive and entertaining. Thank you guys so much for all that you did. I really appreciate it. I'll stop by to see you guys again:)
L B
26 Oct 2017
This is a top-notch company. Extremely professional from the first phone call to the last in-car driving session. I cannot begin to express how pleased we have been. Phone calls were always answe...
This is a top-notch company. Extremely professional from the first phone call to the last in-car driving session. I cannot begin to express how pleased we have been. Phone calls were always answered promptly. If the calls went to voicemail I always experienced that my messages were returned the same day. Kristy was able to schedule in-car sessions within several weeks. She had the paperwork completed quickly and efficiently, and Dennis went above and beyond to accommodate for pick-up and drop-off during our son's driving sessions. We were always greeted with a smile and ALWAYS treated kindly and with respect! Thank you for your outstanding service!
Emma Rist
3 Aug 2017
1st Choice Driving Academy is an excellent school. It is clean, organized, safe, and very friendly, unlike many other driving schools. Dennis and his wife put a lot of thought into their school and th...
1st Choice Driving Academy is an excellent school. It is clean, organized, safe, and very friendly, unlike many other driving schools. Dennis and his wife put a lot of thought into their school and the safety of their students; from their maneuverability cones, to their student driving car. Their website is very easy to navigate, and booking driving appointments was very simple. Plus, it was very cheap compared to other schools! Dennis worked with me over their online live chat through their website to get my drives scheduled in as early as possible, which was a very nice and handy feature. Dennis was also a wonderful instructor. He is great at teaching, is very approachable and easy to talk to, is someone you can joke with, and does not make you nervous like some instructors do. I highly recommend 1st Choice Driving Academy!
Hamid Aouadi
30 Jul 2017
I am really glad for choosing this school and very lucky for having Mr. Dennis as my instructor. He is very helpful, patient and professional. I really recommend him for everybody who wants not only t...
I am really glad for choosing this school and very lucky for having Mr. Dennis as my instructor. He is very helpful, patient and professional. I really recommend him for everybody who wants not only to pass the exam but also to be a safe driver.
Sarah Monroe
30 Jul 2017
Thank you so much Dennis for doing such a great job with Kenzie's behind the wheel training. You have given her so much confidence I truly appreciate it.
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