9 Reviews

Dutch Fork Driving School

Irmo, South Carolina
General Info
Dutch Fork Driving School offers driver instruction for teens and adults in the Irmo, Ballentine, Chapin and outlying areas. Now certified to administer the actual road test in lieu of having a DMV examiner!
Reviews
Sandra Coggins
8 Jun 2026
REPORT
Mr. Zimmer was flexible with scheduling. He worked well with my son to encourage safe driving habits and to build his confidence behind the wheel. I would recommend this driving school to any parent... Read More
Mr. Zimmer was flexible with scheduling. He worked well with my son to encourage safe driving habits and to build his confidence behind the wheel. I would recommend this driving school to any parent that wants to ensure safety and knowledge when preparing to place their child behind the wheel of a vehicle. Read Less
M&A Galdamez
21 Apr 2026
REPORT
I would give 10 stars if possible. I have recommended DFDS to family and friends. Mr. Z is very organized, very calm, and a very good teacher. My daughter was driving on the interstate and parallel... Read More
I would give 10 stars if possible. I have recommended DFDS to family and friends. Mr. Z is very organized, very calm, and a very good teacher. My daughter was driving on the interstate and parallel parking after day one. Whether you are new or old to driving, or if you want to lower your auto insurance, I highly recommend Dutch Fork Driving School. Read Less
Paul Jones
21 Jan 2026
REPORT
For your driving school needs, this business is the only one that warrants your attention and patronage. Do not waste your time shopping around. Owner Richard Zimmer is very personable and professiona... Read More
For your driving school needs, this business is the only one that warrants your attention and patronage. Do not waste your time shopping around. Owner Richard Zimmer is very personable and professional. His location is immaculate and he has nice cars for training purposes! Update! My daughter got her license and the whole experience was just fantastic! Rates are very competitive. Richard has great communication skills and returns correspondence in an exceptionally timely manner. Again, this driving school is the only valid choice! Read Less
Megan Patel
6 Jan 2026
REPORT
I used this school to help my daughter increase her driving confidence and of course, lower our insurance rates. Before this class, my daughter was a totally anxious permit driver. It was bad and I ha... Read More
I used this school to help my daughter increase her driving confidence and of course, lower our insurance rates. Before this class, my daughter was a totally anxious permit driver. It was bad and I hated being in the car with her because she was so unsure of every decision even with the guidance from an adult in the front seat. To drive you need a certain level of confidence so that you can make fast and concise decisions that keep you and everyone else on the road safe. After 7 months with a permit she struggled with confidence and I didn’t think she was ready for is license yet so I sought out a driving school to help. Her least favorite part about the class was the classroom setting, however, she learned so much good information in there! She came home, telling me a few things she learned—it was a great start. Next the actual 101 training happened with Mr. Zimmer and it was phenomenal for her to put everything into practice. Having someone who wasn’t a family member give her instruction was a godsend for her. Plus, the way he explained things made a lot of sense to her. When she went into the class, she relied heavily on the passenger to tell her what she needed to do, but Mr. Zimmer taught her the information and then trusted her to execute and this is what I believe propelled her into having more confidence. She learned quickly that she could trust her instincts/herself. She got infinitely better going through the class and continued to improve so much afterward too. The instructor really know what he’s doing! Another thing I appreciated about the class was when she was able to be dropped off at our house after driving training. That happened a few times and was incredibly convenient. My son will be attending this driving school very soon and although he is a more confident driver and drives well for a permit driver, I'm excited to see how Mr. Zimmer helps him fine tune & improve his knowledge and driving before he gets his licenses. I highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to improve confidence and driving skills of their teens. I assure you that if they’re willing to learn and apply the information with lots of practice, the quality of their driving will noticeably improve. There’s nothing like having confidence in your kids when they're out on the road driving themselves. There are so many things us parents have to worry about, don’t allow driving to be one of them! Read Less
Margi Bhatt
18 Dec 2025
REPORT
I’ve had a car crash in June 2025 and I really needed confidence and someone to help me to get back on the road. Richard was really patient with me, and encouraging and giving feedback as well as ensu... Read More
I’ve had a car crash in June 2025 and I really needed confidence and someone to help me to get back on the road. Richard was really patient with me, and encouraging and giving feedback as well as ensuring safety. I’ve been to other driving schools and I’ve never seen such a clean car and such a good instructor. His classroom classes are really fun to learn too! I probably took more classes than other students but it really helped me a lot! Thank you so much Richard for building my confidence and going through this journey with me! I am forever grateful for this driving school. Read Less
Kim davis
3 May 2018
REPORT
Mr. Zimmer is an excellent driving teacher! He is very knowledgeable, extremely organized and very flexible with scheduling lessons. He made my son feel very comfortable through the entire process! We... Read More
Mr. Zimmer is an excellent driving teacher! He is very knowledgeable, extremely organized and very flexible with scheduling lessons. He made my son feel very comfortable through the entire process! We will be using him again next year when our daughter turns 15! Read Less
Jennifer Slusher
17 Apr 2018
REPORT
Excellent experience for our family! Mr. Zimmer is a wonderful teacher. He is professional and organized. We appreciated his feedback after driving sessions. Our experience with his driving school... Read More
Excellent experience for our family! Mr. Zimmer is a wonderful teacher. He is professional and organized. We appreciated his feedback after driving sessions. Our experience with his driving school went beyond our expectations and greatly surpassed the service from another driving school that our oldest child attended. Read Less
Dana Bennett
17 Jun 2016
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brianna tucker
5 Feb 2014
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230 Walnut Grove Circle
Irmo South Carolina 29063
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Dutch Fork Driving School

Irmo, South Carolina
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230 Walnut Grove Circle
Irmo South Carolina 29063
Dutch Fork Driving School offers driver instruction for teens and adults in the Irmo, Ballentine, Chapin and outlying areas. Now certified to administer the actual road test in lieu of having a DMV examiner!
Sandra Coggins
8 Jun 2026
REPORT
Mr. Zimmer was flexible with scheduling. He worked well with my son to encourage safe driving habits and to build his confidence behind the wheel. I would recommend this driving school to any parent... Read More
Mr. Zimmer was flexible with scheduling. He worked well with my son to encourage safe driving habits and to build his confidence behind the wheel. I would recommend this driving school to any parent that wants to ensure safety and knowledge when preparing to place their child behind the wheel of a vehicle. Read Less
M&A Galdamez
21 Apr 2026
REPORT
I would give 10 stars if possible. I have recommended DFDS to family and friends. Mr. Z is very organized, very calm, and a very good teacher. My daughter was driving on the interstate and parallel... Read More
I would give 10 stars if possible. I have recommended DFDS to family and friends. Mr. Z is very organized, very calm, and a very good teacher. My daughter was driving on the interstate and parallel parking after day one. Whether you are new or old to driving, or if you want to lower your auto insurance, I highly recommend Dutch Fork Driving School. Read Less
Paul Jones
21 Jan 2026
REPORT
For your driving school needs, this business is the only one that warrants your attention and patronage. Do not waste your time shopping around. Owner Richard Zimmer is very personable and professiona... Read More
For your driving school needs, this business is the only one that warrants your attention and patronage. Do not waste your time shopping around. Owner Richard Zimmer is very personable and professional. His location is immaculate and he has nice cars for training purposes! Update! My daughter got her license and the whole experience was just fantastic! Rates are very competitive. Richard has great communication skills and returns correspondence in an exceptionally timely manner. Again, this driving school is the only valid choice! Read Less
Megan Patel
6 Jan 2026
REPORT
I used this school to help my daughter increase her driving confidence and of course, lower our insurance rates. Before this class, my daughter was a totally anxious permit driver. It was bad and I ha... Read More
I used this school to help my daughter increase her driving confidence and of course, lower our insurance rates. Before this class, my daughter was a totally anxious permit driver. It was bad and I hated being in the car with her because she was so unsure of every decision even with the guidance from an adult in the front seat. To drive you need a certain level of confidence so that you can make fast and concise decisions that keep you and everyone else on the road safe. After 7 months with a permit she struggled with confidence and I didn’t think she was ready for is license yet so I sought out a driving school to help. Her least favorite part about the class was the classroom setting, however, she learned so much good information in there! She came home, telling me a few things she learned—it was a great start. Next the actual 101 training happened with Mr. Zimmer and it was phenomenal for her to put everything into practice. Having someone who wasn’t a family member give her instruction was a godsend for her. Plus, the way he explained things made a lot of sense to her. When she went into the class, she relied heavily on the passenger to tell her what she needed to do, but Mr. Zimmer taught her the information and then trusted her to execute and this is what I believe propelled her into having more confidence. She learned quickly that she could trust her instincts/herself. She got infinitely better going through the class and continued to improve so much afterward too. The instructor really know what he’s doing! Another thing I appreciated about the class was when she was able to be dropped off at our house after driving training. That happened a few times and was incredibly convenient. My son will be attending this driving school very soon and although he is a more confident driver and drives well for a permit driver, I'm excited to see how Mr. Zimmer helps him fine tune & improve his knowledge and driving before he gets his licenses. I highly recommend this school for anyone wanting to improve confidence and driving skills of their teens. I assure you that if they’re willing to learn and apply the information with lots of practice, the quality of their driving will noticeably improve. There’s nothing like having confidence in your kids when they're out on the road driving themselves. There are so many things us parents have to worry about, don’t allow driving to be one of them! Read Less
Margi Bhatt
18 Dec 2025
REPORT
I’ve had a car crash in June 2025 and I really needed confidence and someone to help me to get back on the road. Richard was really patient with me, and encouraging and giving feedback as well as ensu... Read More
I’ve had a car crash in June 2025 and I really needed confidence and someone to help me to get back on the road. Richard was really patient with me, and encouraging and giving feedback as well as ensuring safety. I’ve been to other driving schools and I’ve never seen such a clean car and such a good instructor. His classroom classes are really fun to learn too! I probably took more classes than other students but it really helped me a lot! Thank you so much Richard for building my confidence and going through this journey with me! I am forever grateful for this driving school. Read Less
Kim davis
3 May 2018
REPORT
Mr. Zimmer is an excellent driving teacher! He is very knowledgeable, extremely organized and very flexible with scheduling lessons. He made my son feel very comfortable through the entire process! We... Read More
Mr. Zimmer is an excellent driving teacher! He is very knowledgeable, extremely organized and very flexible with scheduling lessons. He made my son feel very comfortable through the entire process! We will be using him again next year when our daughter turns 15! Read Less
Jennifer Slusher
17 Apr 2018
REPORT
Excellent experience for our family! Mr. Zimmer is a wonderful teacher. He is professional and organized. We appreciated his feedback after driving sessions. Our experience with his driving school... Read More
Excellent experience for our family! Mr. Zimmer is a wonderful teacher. He is professional and organized. We appreciated his feedback after driving sessions. Our experience with his driving school went beyond our expectations and greatly surpassed the service from another driving school that our oldest child attended. Read Less
Dana Bennett
17 Jun 2016
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brianna tucker
5 Feb 2014
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