A Better Choice Driving School
Mechanicsville, Virginia
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Sarah Califano
31 Jan 2026
REPORT
I highly recommend this driving school for new teens that need behind the wheel to get their license. What a top notch company to work with! The communication was great. The pricing was more reason...
I highly recommend this driving school for new teens that need behind the wheel to get their license. What a top notch company to work with! The communication was great. The pricing was more reasonable than other options out there. The service was impeccable! The scheduling was very accommodating with multiple times to pick from. Ms. Bobbie and Megan were so great and easy to work with. Not only all of these wonderful qualities, but she goes over and beyond trying to teach the kids all the important things about the responsibility of being behind the wheel. And we all know it is great for our teens to hear it from someone other than us.
She has 20+ years experience and also works with adults if classes are required by court or you just want to get some points off your record. Give them a call if you are in need of driving school or behind the wheel! You will be glad that you did!
Thank you for a great experience for me and an even better one for my teen driver. 💜
Catherine Hill
3 Feb 2025
REPORT
This is the second time our family has used A Better Choice Driving School. Ms. Bobbie was wonderful with our oldest son and was still wonderful with our middle son. She is very serious while still ab...
This is the second time our family has used A Better Choice Driving School. Ms. Bobbie was wonderful with our oldest son and was still wonderful with our middle son. She is very serious while still able to reach the teens during driving lessons through sharing stories about driving experiences. Both my sons came away with a healthy respect and understanding of the responsibility of driving a vehicle. I will be bringing my youngest to Ms. Bobbie in a few years!
Mason Hill
1 Feb 2025
REPORT
I took my behind the wheel here and it was a very nice experience. Mrs. Bobby is so wonderful and her dog Benny is equally as amazing. Mrs. Bobby is very knowledgeable, and is very kind while being fi...
I took my behind the wheel here and it was a very nice experience. Mrs. Bobby is so wonderful and her dog Benny is equally as amazing. Mrs. Bobby is very knowledgeable, and is very kind while being firm when she needs to. It was a super easy and helpful process and I definitely learned a lot. 10/10 would definitely recommend!
Sarah Jarvis
16 Jul 2024
REPORT
My daughter was very hesitant to drive. She had her learners permit for 10 months and had only driven about 20 hours. She needed a patient and skilled instructor to build her confidence behind the whe...
My daughter was very hesitant to drive. She had her learners permit for 10 months and had only driven about 20 hours. She needed a patient and skilled instructor to build her confidence behind the wheel. I feel like we hit the jackpot with Mary at A Better Choice Driving School. Within 5 days my daughter is begging to drive and she is confident driving on the interstate or anywhere. This was exactly what we needed! Mary shared so many tips and skills that my daughter needed to progress toward getting her license. I would highly recommend Mary!!!
Angie Shook Ashberry
24 Oct 2021
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Bobbie is excellent. She is patient and knowledgeable. My daughter loved her driving school. I can't say enough and I recommend A Better Choice to anyone.
Rebecca Lewis
22 Jan 2018
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I love them. I sent my oldest daughter to them 1st. She needed so much help. She did a week of one on one driving with her. It was well worth the extra time she went from being scared to death to b...
I love them. I sent my oldest daughter to them 1st. She needed so much help. She did a week of one on one driving with her. It was well worth the extra time she went from being scared to death to being confident in her driving skills. I have sent my other 2 daughters to do behind the wheel with them same excellent experience.
Karen Farber
17 Jan 2018
REPORT
We used A Better Choice driving school when my daughter needed to complete her behind the wheel. Bobbie Jo and her daughter were very flexible and kind to work with. Scheduling was very easy and th...
We used A Better Choice driving school when my daughter needed to complete her behind the wheel. Bobbie Jo and her daughter were very flexible and kind to work with. Scheduling was very easy and the cost was also GREAT! Our daughter had a GREAT experience and we recommend this to anyone that has a teen needing driving school!!
TFarmer74
17 Jan 2018
REPORT
A Better Choice Driving School is just what the name states, a better choice. Bobbi is so personable and eases any apprehension your child may have about being behind the wheel. She makes sure that ...
A Better Choice Driving School is just what the name states, a better choice. Bobbi is so personable and eases any apprehension your child may have about being behind the wheel. She makes sure that your child is truly ready for this milestone in their life. She's great to work with and very respected in her line of work. You're not only making a better choice with Bobbi but getting a better experience!
Thomas Curley
16 Jan 2018
REPORT
Both my sister and I went through this company for our driving schools. The experience was amazing as I learned a lot and left the experience confident I was ready for the road alone! They were very f...
Both my sister and I went through this company for our driving schools. The experience was amazing as I learned a lot and left the experience confident I was ready for the road alone! They were very flexible with location and hours as well to make it a 5 Star experience.
Mackenzie Shook
11 Jan 2018
REPORT
I had so much fun doing the courses that they have to offer, its a wonderful experience! My favorite part was driving behind the wheel, we had so much fun together, it does not feel like i am being gr...
I had so much fun doing the courses that they have to offer, its a wonderful experience! My favorite part was driving behind the wheel, we had so much fun together, it does not feel like i am being graded on my driving: I was so relaxed! I would recommend going through this AWESOME program for your driving class!!
Heather K.
21 May 2016
REPORT
My son had an appointment to go to this driving school and they make you pay half when you make the appointment, which was $80 something dollars to begin with. My son had to miss it because my husband...
My son had an appointment to go to this driving school and they make you pay half when you make the appointment, which was $80 something dollars to begin with. My son had to miss it because my husband go stuck at work and could not bring him. I left two voicemail's at this place asking to reschedule so I didn't lose my money and they didn't even bother to call me back. Poor customer service and seems they are only in it for money! SCAM!
Cindy Bridges
10 May 2013
REPORT
The owner of the school who was my daughter's driving instructor left my daughter alone with two boys during the hours she was supposed to be instructing my daughter. She dropped the kids off at a gas...
The owner of the school who was my daughter's driving instructor left my daughter alone with two boys during the hours she was supposed to be instructing my daughter. She dropped the kids off at a gas station on one day for 45 minutes and Sweet Frog twice (two days in a row) for a total of 40 minutes. My daughter was put in a potentially dangerous situation. I would NEVER recommend this driving school needs to be shut down. She went to the one on Hull Street in Chesterfield.
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A Better Choice Driving School
Mechanicsville, Virginia
9245 Shady Grove Road
Mechanicsville Virginia 23116
Reviews
Sarah Califano
31 Jan 2026
I highly recommend this driving school for new teens that need behind the wheel to get their license. What a top notch company to work with! The communication was great. The pricing was more reason...
I highly recommend this driving school for new teens that need behind the wheel to get their license. What a top notch company to work with! The communication was great. The pricing was more reasonable than other options out there. The service was impeccable! The scheduling was very accommodating with multiple times to pick from. Ms. Bobbie and Megan were so great and easy to work with. Not only all of these wonderful qualities, but she goes over and beyond trying to teach the kids all the important things about the responsibility of being behind the wheel. And we all know it is great for our teens to hear it from someone other than us.
She has 20+ years experience and also works with adults if classes are required by court or you just want to get some points off your record. Give them a call if you are in need of driving school or behind the wheel! You will be glad that you did!
Thank you for a great experience for me and an even better one for my teen driver. 💜
Catherine Hill
3 Feb 2025
This is the second time our family has used A Better Choice Driving School. Ms. Bobbie was wonderful with our oldest son and was still wonderful with our middle son. She is very serious while still ab...
This is the second time our family has used A Better Choice Driving School. Ms. Bobbie was wonderful with our oldest son and was still wonderful with our middle son. She is very serious while still able to reach the teens during driving lessons through sharing stories about driving experiences. Both my sons came away with a healthy respect and understanding of the responsibility of driving a vehicle. I will be bringing my youngest to Ms. Bobbie in a few years!
Mason Hill
1 Feb 2025
I took my behind the wheel here and it was a very nice experience. Mrs. Bobby is so wonderful and her dog Benny is equally as amazing. Mrs. Bobby is very knowledgeable, and is very kind while being fi...
I took my behind the wheel here and it was a very nice experience. Mrs. Bobby is so wonderful and her dog Benny is equally as amazing. Mrs. Bobby is very knowledgeable, and is very kind while being firm when she needs to. It was a super easy and helpful process and I definitely learned a lot. 10/10 would definitely recommend!
Sarah Jarvis
16 Jul 2024
My daughter was very hesitant to drive. She had her learners permit for 10 months and had only driven about 20 hours. She needed a patient and skilled instructor to build her confidence behind the whe...
My daughter was very hesitant to drive. She had her learners permit for 10 months and had only driven about 20 hours. She needed a patient and skilled instructor to build her confidence behind the wheel. I feel like we hit the jackpot with Mary at A Better Choice Driving School. Within 5 days my daughter is begging to drive and she is confident driving on the interstate or anywhere. This was exactly what we needed! Mary shared so many tips and skills that my daughter needed to progress toward getting her license. I would highly recommend Mary!!!
Angie Shook Ashberry
24 Oct 2021
Bobbie is excellent. She is patient and knowledgeable. My daughter loved her driving school. I can't say enough and I recommend A Better Choice to anyone.
Rebecca Lewis
22 Jan 2018
I love them. I sent my oldest daughter to them 1st. She needed so much help. She did a week of one on one driving with her. It was well worth the extra time she went from being scared to death to b...
I love them. I sent my oldest daughter to them 1st. She needed so much help. She did a week of one on one driving with her. It was well worth the extra time she went from being scared to death to being confident in her driving skills. I have sent my other 2 daughters to do behind the wheel with them same excellent experience.
Karen Farber
17 Jan 2018
We used A Better Choice driving school when my daughter needed to complete her behind the wheel. Bobbie Jo and her daughter were very flexible and kind to work with. Scheduling was very easy and th...
We used A Better Choice driving school when my daughter needed to complete her behind the wheel. Bobbie Jo and her daughter were very flexible and kind to work with. Scheduling was very easy and the cost was also GREAT! Our daughter had a GREAT experience and we recommend this to anyone that has a teen needing driving school!!
TFarmer74
17 Jan 2018
A Better Choice Driving School is just what the name states, a better choice. Bobbi is so personable and eases any apprehension your child may have about being behind the wheel. She makes sure that ...
A Better Choice Driving School is just what the name states, a better choice. Bobbi is so personable and eases any apprehension your child may have about being behind the wheel. She makes sure that your child is truly ready for this milestone in their life. She's great to work with and very respected in her line of work. You're not only making a better choice with Bobbi but getting a better experience!
Thomas Curley
16 Jan 2018
Both my sister and I went through this company for our driving schools. The experience was amazing as I learned a lot and left the experience confident I was ready for the road alone! They were very f...
Both my sister and I went through this company for our driving schools. The experience was amazing as I learned a lot and left the experience confident I was ready for the road alone! They were very flexible with location and hours as well to make it a 5 Star experience.
Mackenzie Shook
11 Jan 2018
I had so much fun doing the courses that they have to offer, its a wonderful experience! My favorite part was driving behind the wheel, we had so much fun together, it does not feel like i am being gr...
I had so much fun doing the courses that they have to offer, its a wonderful experience! My favorite part was driving behind the wheel, we had so much fun together, it does not feel like i am being graded on my driving: I was so relaxed! I would recommend going through this AWESOME program for your driving class!!
Heather K.
21 May 2016
My son had an appointment to go to this driving school and they make you pay half when you make the appointment, which was $80 something dollars to begin with. My son had to miss it because my husband...
My son had an appointment to go to this driving school and they make you pay half when you make the appointment, which was $80 something dollars to begin with. My son had to miss it because my husband go stuck at work and could not bring him. I left two voicemail's at this place asking to reschedule so I didn't lose my money and they didn't even bother to call me back. Poor customer service and seems they are only in it for money! SCAM!
Cindy Bridges
10 May 2013
The owner of the school who was my daughter's driving instructor left my daughter alone with two boys during the hours she was supposed to be instructing my daughter. She dropped the kids off at a gas...
The owner of the school who was my daughter's driving instructor left my daughter alone with two boys during the hours she was supposed to be instructing my daughter. She dropped the kids off at a gas station on one day for 45 minutes and Sweet Frog twice (two days in a row) for a total of 40 minutes. My daughter was put in a potentially dangerous situation. I would NEVER recommend this driving school needs to be shut down. She went to the one on Hull Street in Chesterfield.
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