Defensive Driving Academy
Reston, Virginia
Reviews
Jade Sloane
14 Aug 2025
REPORT
Best driving school ever! I have a heavy foot (but I’m getting better lol) and I’ve had to take the course a few times at different locations. I can say my experience with defensive driving academy wa...
Best driving school ever! I have a heavy foot (but I’m getting better lol) and I’ve had to take the course a few times at different locations. I can say my experience with defensive driving academy was by far the best! They make it informative but it’s not super boring like some others and the time flies by! Highly recommend
Lilian Franco
4 Mar 2025
REPORT
One of the best driving schools in Manassas, couldn't have even thought of getting a second opinion to get my permit. The lady at the desk is very sweet and helpful . If I have to ever tell someone a ...
One of the best driving schools in Manassas, couldn't have even thought of getting a second opinion to get my permit. The lady at the desk is very sweet and helpful . If I have to ever tell someone a school for driving it be this one!!
Berlyn Cooper-Howard
15 Jul 2022
REPORT
Our daughter got her driver’s permit in September 2021, and have been driving under our supervision since. However, we noticed some hesitation in her confidence on 234 and the highway. Our neighbors ...
Our daughter got her driver’s permit in September 2021, and have been driving under our supervision since. However, we noticed some hesitation in her confidence on 234 and the highway. Our neighbors had recommended Defensive Driving Academy, LLC. This was the best decision EVER! After a few days with the instructor, we noticed an immediate improvement in her confidence and skills. It’s cost effective, and worth the money! We have no complaints at all. The best part is the personal approach provided by the instructor and the feedback on her driving abilities. Also, she was able to take the road test with the same instructor, which also reduced some anxiety about being evaluated while driving. 100% recommendation from the Howard’s Family in Meadowbrooks Woods.
Idil Samantar
20 Dec 2021
REPORT
They were super knowledgeable in many of my families driving related needs- it was definitely a one stop shop for us! Had two of my teens and a friend’s daughter successfully complete their behind the...
They were super knowledgeable in many of my families driving related needs- it was definitely a one stop shop for us! Had two of my teens and a friend’s daughter successfully complete their behind the wheel training and licensed. The instructor was very knowledgeable and professional as I mentioned - my kids enjoyed their classes. So glad we decided to go with them compared to other options locally-from our friends’ experiences. It’s all about the service, experience and knowledge for us because after research, prices were all comparable locally. So grateful for their candidness and hospitality! Definitely recommend - and we’ll continue to go to them for all our driving related services going forward.
Nida Spanta
13 Jan 2020
REPORT
The Defensive Driving Academy clinic was wonderful. I was able to gain so much knowledge and information that I hadn’t learned before, and the instructor, Uma, was wonderful. The atmosphere was great ...
The Defensive Driving Academy clinic was wonderful. I was able to gain so much knowledge and information that I hadn’t learned before, and the instructor, Uma, was wonderful. The atmosphere was great and as fun as driving school could get. It was a classroom-like setting with other students and we even got a lunch break and had a great time getting to know and talking with each other. It was very relaxed and informative, as well as fun! Would definitely recommend.
Rosanne Garvey
14 Nov 2017
REPORT
My instructor was so friendly and easy to be with, the hours flew by. She made the information interesting with her many real life anecdotes. I highly recommend this school.
Jose Cisneros
26 Sep 2017
REPORT
Great 8 hrs of learning, Uma is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to, I'll definitely recommend her for this course.
igor ricaldi
26 Sep 2017
REPORT
The instructor Uma is great friendly and with a lot of experience The class is very informative and definitely if I have to take the class definitely I’ll be back to this place
Amy Park
23 Aug 2017
REPORT
Uma was super nice and funny and helped me to easily understand all the information. I highly recommend taking this driving improvement class! She made the 8 hours fly by!
Alexander Kim
23 Aug 2017
REPORT
The instructor Uma was informative, entertaining, and very kind. Although no one would want to spend their day in an 8 hour driving class Uma made the class fun and entertaining. I definitely recommen...
The instructor Uma was informative, entertaining, and very kind. Although no one would want to spend their day in an 8 hour driving class Uma made the class fun and entertaining. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs to take this class and wants to be entertained/informed. Will be coming back to volunteer for points.
Mimi Danielle
10 Jun 2017
REPORT
Uma is the best! she helped me out a lot i highly recommend! :)
Serwah Akenten
18 May 2017
REPORT
I took my Defensive driving Improvement Class at the Manassas location and my instructor was Uma. Uma was great and she has an awesome personality. She made the class really fun. Definitely recommend ...
I took my Defensive driving Improvement Class at the Manassas location and my instructor was Uma. Uma was great and she has an awesome personality. She made the class really fun. Definitely recommend her.
Josh Eicke
9 May 2017
REPORT
Awesome experience. The instrustor uma was very friendly and talked about driving in detail using personal experiences and asking about mine.
Great class would take again
Denise R.
23 Mar 2016
REPORT
I definitely recommend this place to anyone. The instructor was very informative and very outgoing. The class was not boring at all, which was great!!
Anthony T.
6 Jul 2015
REPORT
This teacher is bomb, would recommend for anyone who needs this done! The teacher is a lot of fun and full of energy so you won't get bored with this class!
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(703) 946-8795
1900 Campus Commons Drive
Reston Virginia 20191
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Defensive Driving Academy
Reston, Virginia
1900 Campus Commons Drive
Reston Virginia 20191
Reviews
Jade Sloane
14 Aug 2025
Best driving school ever! I have a heavy foot (but I’m getting better lol) and I’ve had to take the course a few times at different locations. I can say my experience with defensive driving academy wa...
Best driving school ever! I have a heavy foot (but I’m getting better lol) and I’ve had to take the course a few times at different locations. I can say my experience with defensive driving academy was by far the best! They make it informative but it’s not super boring like some others and the time flies by! Highly recommend
Lilian Franco
4 Mar 2025
One of the best driving schools in Manassas, couldn't have even thought of getting a second opinion to get my permit. The lady at the desk is very sweet and helpful . If I have to ever tell someone a ...
One of the best driving schools in Manassas, couldn't have even thought of getting a second opinion to get my permit. The lady at the desk is very sweet and helpful . If I have to ever tell someone a school for driving it be this one!!
Berlyn Cooper-Howard
15 Jul 2022
Our daughter got her driver’s permit in September 2021, and have been driving under our supervision since. However, we noticed some hesitation in her confidence on 234 and the highway. Our neighbors ...
Our daughter got her driver’s permit in September 2021, and have been driving under our supervision since. However, we noticed some hesitation in her confidence on 234 and the highway. Our neighbors had recommended Defensive Driving Academy, LLC. This was the best decision EVER! After a few days with the instructor, we noticed an immediate improvement in her confidence and skills. It’s cost effective, and worth the money! We have no complaints at all. The best part is the personal approach provided by the instructor and the feedback on her driving abilities. Also, she was able to take the road test with the same instructor, which also reduced some anxiety about being evaluated while driving. 100% recommendation from the Howard’s Family in Meadowbrooks Woods.
Idil Samantar
20 Dec 2021
They were super knowledgeable in many of my families driving related needs- it was definitely a one stop shop for us! Had two of my teens and a friend’s daughter successfully complete their behind the...
They were super knowledgeable in many of my families driving related needs- it was definitely a one stop shop for us! Had two of my teens and a friend’s daughter successfully complete their behind the wheel training and licensed. The instructor was very knowledgeable and professional as I mentioned - my kids enjoyed their classes. So glad we decided to go with them compared to other options locally-from our friends’ experiences. It’s all about the service, experience and knowledge for us because after research, prices were all comparable locally. So grateful for their candidness and hospitality! Definitely recommend - and we’ll continue to go to them for all our driving related services going forward.
Nida Spanta
13 Jan 2020
The Defensive Driving Academy clinic was wonderful. I was able to gain so much knowledge and information that I hadn’t learned before, and the instructor, Uma, was wonderful. The atmosphere was great ...
The Defensive Driving Academy clinic was wonderful. I was able to gain so much knowledge and information that I hadn’t learned before, and the instructor, Uma, was wonderful. The atmosphere was great and as fun as driving school could get. It was a classroom-like setting with other students and we even got a lunch break and had a great time getting to know and talking with each other. It was very relaxed and informative, as well as fun! Would definitely recommend.
Rosanne Garvey
14 Nov 2017
My instructor was so friendly and easy to be with, the hours flew by. She made the information interesting with her many real life anecdotes. I highly recommend this school.
Jose Cisneros
26 Sep 2017
Great 8 hrs of learning, Uma is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to, I'll definitely recommend her for this course.
igor ricaldi
26 Sep 2017
The instructor Uma is great friendly and with a lot of experience The class is very informative and definitely if I have to take the class definitely I’ll be back to this place
Amy Park
23 Aug 2017
Uma was super nice and funny and helped me to easily understand all the information. I highly recommend taking this driving improvement class! She made the 8 hours fly by!
Alexander Kim
23 Aug 2017
The instructor Uma was informative, entertaining, and very kind. Although no one would want to spend their day in an 8 hour driving class Uma made the class fun and entertaining. I definitely recommen...
The instructor Uma was informative, entertaining, and very kind. Although no one would want to spend their day in an 8 hour driving class Uma made the class fun and entertaining. I definitely recommend this place to anyone who needs to take this class and wants to be entertained/informed. Will be coming back to volunteer for points.
Mimi Danielle
10 Jun 2017
Uma is the best! she helped me out a lot i highly recommend! :)
Serwah Akenten
18 May 2017
I took my Defensive driving Improvement Class at the Manassas location and my instructor was Uma. Uma was great and she has an awesome personality. She made the class really fun. Definitely recommend ...
I took my Defensive driving Improvement Class at the Manassas location and my instructor was Uma. Uma was great and she has an awesome personality. She made the class really fun. Definitely recommend her.
Josh Eicke
9 May 2017
Awesome experience. The instrustor uma was very friendly and talked about driving in detail using personal experiences and asking about mine.
Great class would take again
Denise R.
23 Mar 2016
I definitely recommend this place to anyone. The instructor was very informative and very outgoing. The class was not boring at all, which was great!!
Anthony T.
6 Jul 2015
This teacher is bomb, would recommend for anyone who needs this done! The teacher is a lot of fun and full of energy so you won't get bored with this class!
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