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The 10 Best Driving Schools in Washington, D.C.

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Casey O'Brien

September 29, 2020 5 min read

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Whether you are a brand new driver or just need to refresh your skills, you can make sure you are safe on the road (and pass your behind-the-wheel test) by choosing the right driving school. We've researched the best driving schools throughout the Washington D.C. region to save you time. Below, you’ll find a list of vetted, reputable driving schools to choose from.  Once you’re ready to take your DMV behind-the-wheel drive test, we can provide you with a licensed driver and vehicle for your test.

How Do I Choose the Right Driving School?

You should choose a driving school with good reviews and experienced instructors. You should also think about what you want to learn from driving school: is your main goal to pass the behind-the-wheel drive test, to freshen up your skills, or get comfortable with a specific issue? Choose a school that specializes in what you want to learn. Read on for a ranking of the best driving schools in D.C. and what they specialize in.

What are the Best Driving Schools in Washington D.C.?

Read on for a list of the best driving schools in  or around Washington D.C, with experienced instructors, flexible scheduling and commitment to student success.

1) D.C. Star Driving School⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

D.C. Star focuses on safety and affordability in their classes. They offer discounts for students buying multiple packages. They have 5 stars on Yelp.  

2)  CAS Driving School ⭐⭐⭐⭐

CAS offers behind-the-wheel training in a variety of different driving techniques for both teens and adults, with an emphasis on urban driving and highway driving. Courses are specialized to students' needs. They have 4 stars on Yelp.

3) Gmel Driving Academy⭐⭐⭐⭐

Gmel offers behind-the-wheel training, defensive driving courses and more for both teens and adults.  They offer a variety of packages to suit students' needs. They have 4 stars on Yelp.

4) Ethio Star Driving School ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 1/2

Ethio Star specializes in nervous and anxious student drivers. They offer lessons 7 days a week.   They have 4.5 stars on Yelp.

5)Young's Driving School⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

Young's offers driving courses both for new drivers and those that are taking driver improvement classes for lapsed licenses.  They have 4.5 stars on Yelp.

6) Easy Method Driving School ⭐⭐⭐1/2

Easy Method offers  both online and behind-the-wheel training for new drivers and those who need to take a driver improvement course. They have 3.5 stars on Yelp.

7) Fenwick's Driving School ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Fenwick's has earned 5 stars on Yelp through their friendly teaching style and flexible scheduling. They can pick up and drop off students wherever they like, including school, work or home.

8) AA Plus Driving School ⭐⭐⭐⭐1/2

AA Plus specializes in helping students become confident, safe drivers. They offer behind-the-wheel training for new drivers and for those whose licenses have been suspended. They have earned 4.5 stars on Yelp.

9) Dexterity Driving School⭐⭐⭐⭐

Dexterity focuses on drivers' education for young people and adults. They offer both classroom and behind-the-wheel training, and they have multilingual instructors. Dexterity has a 4-star Yelp rating.

10) 1 Safe Driving School⭐⭐⭐1/2

One Safe Driving School focuses on preparing students to be safe drivers, no matter what their issues are. They offer classes for teens, adults, seniors and new arrivals to the U.S.  They have 4.5 stars on Yelp.

How Do I Maximize My Chances of Passing the Behind-the-Wheel Test?

The key to passing your road test is plenty of practice! If you want professional help, check out one of the above driving schools to improve your confidence. Driver education is required by law in D.C. for teens, but adults can also take driving lessons to learn the rules of the road, keep themselves safe, and pass their behind-the-wheel test.  When you're done with your lessons, read our D.C. Road Test Guide so you can learn exactly what's on the test.  If you're already an experienced driver or want help with your road test after taking lessons, we can help with our road test concierge service, the #1 rated road test service in the U.S.

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