Freedom 2 Drive Driving School

Fantastic experience: As a student driver, I had a really great experience learning under Mr. Marcelo! He made the entire process straightforward and stressless. I would definitely recommend Freedom 2 Drive to any student driver!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Gedro was a great instructor :)

Fantastic experience: Mr. Gedro is so kind and supportive! He’s a great driving instructor

Fantastic experience: 20/10 recommend!! Mr.Gedro was my instructor and he was amazing! Made me feel very comfortable and was quick to let me know what i said doing right and wrong. Highly recommend Freedom2Drive!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey taught both my teens and I highly recommend Freedom To Drive for parents who need a well-qualified, patient and efficient teacher. He helped my daughter gain the skills needed to be a confident and safe driver through private lessons. As a nervous driver myself, it was a relief to have Mr. Mackey teach her so I don't transfer that kind of energy to her. It's been a wonderful experience for both my children and I will always recommend him to any parent seeking a driving course.

Fantastic experience: A few years ago, I learned to drive through a different driving school in VB, but I never felt confident enough to drive on my own. After researching options and reading highly positive Google reviews, I decided to join Mr. Mackey at Freedom2Drive School, and I am beyond grateful for that decision. Mr. Mackey is not just an instructor; he is a truly exceptional teacher. His approach is a perfect blend of patience, friendliness, and professionalism. From the very first class, I could sense his genuine dedication to building my confidence and skills. Unlike many other instructors, he doesn’t just focus on the technical aspects of driving; he thoroughly explains the rationale behind every tip and technique, making it easier to understand and retain. His guidance isn’t just about what to do—it’s about why it's important and how it affects your safety and driving experience. I was initially overwhelmed by anxiety and self-doubt, but after just four lessons with Mr. Mackey, my confidence skyrocketed. His teaching methods are effective, precise, and incredibly encouraging, which helped me progress rapidly. Every single dollar spent on his classes has been more than worth it. His lessons provide a solid foundation for not only becoming a skilled driver but also for gaining a lifelong skill that will serve me well on the road. I wholeheartedly recommend Mr. Mackey and Freedom2Drive School to anyone looking to improve their driving skills or build confidence behind the wheel. The value and knowledge you gain are incomparable, and I can confidently say that you won’t be disappointed. I’m so thankful to have found such a remarkable instructor, and I can't thank Mr. Mackey enough for the positive impact he's had on my driving journey. He's truly outstanding.

Fantastic experience: The best and most educational driving class ever !! Totally satified with this class and instructor , most definitely recommend !

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend these people were very good and awesome

Fantastic experience: Great driving school! My daughter felt comfortable, she taught me some of the tips that she learned from Mr. Mackey and they worked around her work and school schedule. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience. Mr. Marcelo reassured me in everything I knew and constructively taught me everything I didn’t.

Fantastic experience: Great instruction. I loved the experience and would recommend it to anyone looking to expand their driving expertise.

Fantastic experience: Attending Freedom2Drive with Mr. Mackey was an absolute game-changer! His engaging teaching style made every session both fun and exciting, and I came away with a deep understanding of driving techniques. Mr. Mackey’s patience and knowledge helped build my confidence on the road. It’s no surprise that Freedom2Drive is the top-rated driving school in Virginia Beach, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking to learn from the best!

Fantastic experience: I had a really good experience with Freedom 2 Drive, not only was I comfortable, but I also learned several new skills and driving tactics. My instructor, Rod was super cool. He is in my opinion a really good teacher. Made a few memories, and I got my license

Fantastic experience: My daughter was so nervous going into this experience but she came home happy and saying she had fun she had Mr rod as her instructor and he has helped her so much and was so friendly thank you so much!!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey was very professional, calm and knowledgeable. He was a very accommodating and flexible to my daughter’s busy schedule. She learned everything very quickly because of his unique style . She was correcting my driving after the first day of lessons with Mr. Mackey! He’s the only driving instructor you need to research! Freedom to drive is the one for you and your child

Fantastic experience: Mr. Marcelo is a great teacher! highly recommended, very friendly and encouraging! thank you for your support!

Fantastic experience: Rod was a great instructor. Very informative and flexible with the scheduling. Would highly recommend Freedom 2 Drive!!

Fantastic experience: I had an amazing time learning

Fantastic experience: My daughter Emilia had an awesome week (Behindthewheel) with Freedom2drive. Stephen Gedro was her instructor. He is very patient and so nice. We want to thank the whole team of Freedom2drive and a big thank you especially for Stephen. You all are doing a great job. We highly recommend Freedom2drive. Thank you again Stephen. One driver more in our family.

Fantastic experience: Started with basically no driving experience, but now I feel great driving. Awesome instructor, hilarious humor, amazing driving!

Fantastic experience: Literally the best driving school!

Fantastic experience: Great guy makes it very comfortable experience would nightly recommend

Fantastic experience: Great professional, really awesome teacher and a very good person! Recommend this school to everyone!

Fantastic experience: Freedom2Drive was a super educational, easy, and even fun experience that I would recommend to anyone. Mr.Marcelo was my instructor & he was super patient, understanding, & kind even when I made mistakes as well as the people I was driving with. 5/5 experience

Fantastic experience: My daughter really enjoyed Mr. Mackey's class! He was very flexible and accommodating to her schedule, and even took the time to speak to my husband and I further ensuring us the quality of the course. And now, my daughter feels even more confident and educated driving now because of the comfortable teaching style of Mr. Mackey. Highly recommended to us and would gladly recommend to anyone else! Thank you Mr. Mackey!

Fantastic experience: Mr.Mackey was very attentive during the course. He gave me helpful and great feedback to fix the problems i had when driving! 10/10

Fantastic experience: My instructor was very informative and fun to talk with had a great experience

Fantastic experience: Patrick is amazing. Our family started with his road experience course and graduated to his full license course and my son enjoyed every step of the way. The way that Patrick and his entire team has passion for these young adults is not found often in services today. I only have one child but if I had more I would without a doubt use this service and have Patrick teach them the ways of the road. I am happy to report that after both tracks my son is a confident, proud, safe licensed member of the 757. Patricks goes above and beyond and really connects to meet the customer and their families exactly where they are. His years of experience naturally rub off on anyone he interacts with. I will be messaging him even now every holiday to wish him and his family well because he has put a forever stamp in our lives.

Fantastic experience: Mr Mackey is the best. He’s calm and relaxed and puts his behind the wheel students at ease. He’s quick to tell them what they’re doing right and what they’re doing wrong. I wouldn’t put my student with anyone else.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Rod was very concise, kind, and straightforward. Great experience overall.

Fantastic experience: Super chill people and very helpful advice

Fantastic experience: Mr.Mackey is a great instructor! He made me comfortable right off the bat; and learning was fun and easy! I really understood what I was being taught!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey is the absolute BEST!! Freedom driving school gave my son the confidence to be a safe driver and that’s all I could ask for. Mr Mackey was clear when giving direction to my son and was prompt with his responses to me. If I could give 100 stars I would. THANK YOU Mr. Mackey & Freedom driving school✨

Fantastic experience: Freedom to Drive was a life saver for us! Their instructors are great and taught my son valuable tips for driving. But most of all, the lessons and week of driving gave my son the confidence he needed to get his license. I cannot thank them enough! They are a 20/10!

Fantastic experience: THANK YOU FREEDOM 2 DRIVE!!! Great Driving School for anyone that is in the process in getting their license. Son just recently took the course and LOVED it.. My daughter is next, I will be returning back.. thanks again!!!

Fantastic experience: I was scared I was never going to get my license but my driving instructor Mr Gedro made it a quick and easy process and took away any anxiety I had on the road while educating me and giving me tips to improve my driving<3 10/10 would recommend

Fantastic experience: It’s definitely worth the $425, Mr. Mackey (my instructor) was an excellent teacher and will have you ready for anything you come across on the road. For future people who take this driving class and have Mr. Mackey has their instructor, be prepared for his corny but hilarious sense of humor. But most importantly, he’ll have you ready and you’ll become a much better driver when you have successfully completed this course. Definitely recommend Freedom2Drive.

Fantastic experience: It’s a great driving school with really cool driving instructors, I had Mr.Gedro and he was super cool and funny.

Fantastic experience: It was good. I liked Mr Gedro.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Gedro was amazing. He was very chill and made our sessions both comfortable and informative.

Fantastic experience: Mr Mackey had our son driving on major roads in 4 sessions even though our son had never driven before. Mr Mackey was very patient and supportive always telling our son how proud he was of his progress. Mr Mackey is not located in our neighborhood so getting to Mr Mackey required 25 minutes each way. But, it was worth it.

Fantastic experience: I think this school is worth the money. You actually gain on the road practice before the exam and the teacher isn't a scary guy. Just be prepared for an extrovert in the passenger seat. I know I want my younger siblings to take this course once they are old enough to get a license.

Fantastic experience: Honestly amazing teaching, really fun and made me very comfortable 1000000/10 would recommend for nervous drivers !

Fantastic experience: This school is the best thing I could have done for my driving education. I took their behind the wheel with Mr. Gedro and he made driving feel safe and simple, and gave me the confidence I needed. 10/10 great experience!!

Fantastic experience: My daughter loved having Mr. Gedro for her instructor. Great teacher and she was very well prepared for her test. Well worth every penny invested in her instruction. Would recommend to anyone needing driving instruction.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved the driving classes, it was fun and I was able to learn quickly, Mr. Mackey is by far the funniest and humorous person I’ve ever met I would highly recommend this for everyone!!

Fantastic experience: Mr.Mackey has been able to instill the confidence my daughter needed to feel safe behind the wheel. We will be forever grateful for his one-on-one private lessons. It was an absolute game changer!

Fantastic experience: My son had a great experience with Freedom To Drive!

Fantastic experience: It was great, I had Mr.Gedro he was awesome engaging in conversation and teaching valuable information for driving.

Fantastic experience: Mackey made my driving experience so fun and I learned a lot from him. I enjoyed every drive.. it was never awkward or quiet, he was so fun to talk to. He made so many funny jokes and we had a lot of good memories. Thank you for helping me learn to be a good driver and teaching me so much I would’ve never learned if I didn’t take your class.

Fantastic experience: super glad my parents chose freedom2drive!! my instructor, mr. gedro, was extremely patient, understanding, and hilarious! he helped me feel comfortable in the car whilst teaching me everything i needed to know!

Fantastic experience: Choosing Freedom 2 Drive was the right decision for me. I had my learner’s permit for about two years before I took the course. I had a lot of anxiety around driving that stopped me from getting my license. Having Mr. Mackey as my instructor tremendously improved my confidence behind the wheel. After just five sessions with him, I was able to pass my road skills test and obtain my license. Mr. Mackey is extremely knowledgeable in driving skills and techniques and has a fun personality that makes you feel at ease. I just drove by myself for the first time, and I felt comfortable and confident on the road. I learned so much valuable information through this course. I would absolutely recommend Freedom 2 Drive to anyone who wants to get their driver’s license. Getting my license was something I didn’t think I could achieve. I am so grateful to Mr. Mackey for helping me get it.

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best driving school! I learned so much from Mr. Mackey, he taught me such great habits to preform on the road! He is very funny and makes us not feel awkward in the car, would recommend to anyone looking for a driving instructor!!! Thanks Mr. Mackey for teaching me new skills!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey helped refine my driving skills and I was confidently able to pass the road test :) The experience and knowledge I gained is something I’ll never forget. He’s a funny instructor who makes it comfortable and easy to learn from!

Fantastic experience: I have very severe anxiety when it comes to driving. For the longest time, driving seemed like an impossible path to learn. It felt so impossible that I waited until my early 20's to even attempt driving. However when I started lessons with Mr.Mackey - From the very first lesson - I gained more confidence behind the wheel and now the impossible path seems possible. I haven't taken the road test yet to get my license with him, however each day I am less afraid of getting behind the wheel and am more and more ready for that road test whenever he feels like I am at my best for it! With Mr. Mackey, the feeling of failure and/or fear for driving is no longer present. He makes you laugh and entertains during his lessons while teaching you which makes everything seem less scary. A great man and a great teacher!

Fantastic experience: My nerves wouldn't let me be my son's driving teacher so, based on so many great reviews, I signed him up for lessons at Freedom2drive. I wanted him to do all of his driving firsts in a marked car and with someone with nerves of steel with access to a second brake. So while I was far away taking a leisurely stroll, Mr Mackey had my son cruising all over town AND teaching him not only the rules of the road but also life. Forever grateful! A bonus is my son then told me everything I have been doing wrong for the past 30+ years!

Fantastic experience: At first I was afraid of driving and crashing, but now I’m 100% confident driving on the main road and getting my license. Mr Mackey Also teaches a lot of important information on road safety and best practices when driving. I highly recommend his teaching if you are nervous about driving or just want to get best possible teaching!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey is the best instructor in Hampton. His lessons are funny and entertaining yet he still ensures you are driving right. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting to drive.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey is the best instructor in Hampton Roads.

Fantastic experience: Patrick was probably the best instructor I could have had for this.Really a amazing guy.

Fantastic experience: Very great driving school! Learned so many new techniques that built on my extensive previous driving experience. Mr. Mackey’s a great, fun teacher and creates a stress-free environment for all students. Sign up and get your Freedom2Drive!

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructor! Mr Mackey will always have you laughing. Such a joy to be around. Aside from from his playful banter his way of teaching is very reassuring and comforting. Everything he's taught me will stick with me forever. I highly recommend that anyone of any age sing up for his class!

Fantastic experience: Great communication with class offerings and payment. Picked up and dropped off at home and took care of all DMV paperwork and testing.

Fantastic experience: Great instructor and overall a great experience gaining all of the information needed to get the behind the wheel portion done.

Fantastic experience: There was a ton of information that I learned that was extremely helpful and Mr. Gedro was a very good instructor and was always right on time! I’m very glad that we picked this driving school :)

Fantastic experience: was nervous first time driving but my instructor (mr mackey) was so great, helped ease the nerves and it was a very easy stress free week. if you are looking to do behind the wheel, GO HERE.

Fantastic experience: At the start of the week, I had a very basic idea of driving. The instructor is super nice and very good at teaching and thanks to that, I can drive with efficiency

Fantastic experience: My driving instructor Mr. Mackey was awesome! He was patient, knowledgeable, and made learning to drive fun. I highly recommend him!

Fantastic experience: My Daughter have confidence to drive now and it's only day one on her one on one driving lesson, doble thumbs up to Mr. Mackey and 5 five stars for freedom2drive.

Fantastic experience: This was truly a great experience and helped me learn a lot about driving, and many things that I didn’t know. A necessity for learning how to drive.

Fantastic experience: This has been the absolute amazing. This was my first time ever driving behind the wheel and I felt so at ease and comfortable as if I have been driving for years. Mr. Mackey made me very comfortable I was driving on the main road after the first lesson. Mr. Mackey is also honest and refunded me because he knows I’m ready for my test. I can’t even explain in words how great full I am too have him teach me to drive within 4 days I would not have believed it was possible if it had not been me. Thank you sooo much Mr. Mackey.

Fantastic experience: My instructor Mr. Gedro was excellent and very patient. He is very educational and I would highly recommend this driving school.

Fantastic experience: Very happy with my son's experience with Mr Mackey at Freedom2Drive! My interactions with him were limited, so it means more to me how my son spoke about him. Mr Mackey seemed to really connect with the kids, and make the experience educational, while not being a drudgery. My son would talk about something funny that happened, and still recite lessons taught. Making it positive experience that ultimately lead to a very successful passing of the driving test. Thank you, Freedom2Drive, and we will be in touch for our youngest!

Fantastic experience: Mr Mackey and Freedom 2 Drive were awesome! Reasonable prices, very responsive and has a relax demeanor. My son was very comfortable with him and learned alot.

Fantastic experience: A huge shout-out to Freedom to Drive for an excellent behind-the-wheel class! Special thanks to Mr. Gedro, the instructor, who made the learning experience enjoyable by combining effective teaching with a fun approach. His kindness and understanding attitude definitely created a supportive atmosphere, making me feel confident throughout the process. I highly recommend Freedom to Drive, especially with Mr. Gedro! As he is an outstanding driving instructor especially for those seeking a fantastic learning environment.

Fantastic experience: Mr.mackey was very comedic during the whole process and he always made sure we were comfortable and I really did learn a lot from him and taking his class

Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed driving with my instructor. I learned a lot and feel like I’ve gone a long way this week. Thanks!

Fantastic experience: Freedom 2 Drive made getting my licenses so easy, Mr Mackey was super helpful. And my instructor Mr Gedro was the best. He made instruction a breeze and is very personable. For anybody looking to get their license and find good behind the wheel courses I recommend freedom 2 drive.

Fantastic experience: Awesome instructors who have great informative stories. Got my license and was completely informed on even the minor details with documents and DMV. Thank you Freedom2Drive!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey. I very much appreciate you for your time and driving intelligence when i was in your driving school. Getting my license has been my dream since I was little. So I do want to say keep doing what you love because you really are making a big difference.

Fantastic experience: The instructor was very knowledgeable. After driving with the instructor my daughter was telling me what she learned. It was great to see her confidence after taking the course.

Fantastic experience: Amazing school I felt very comfortable and everyone involved was very nice and made me feel road ready working off progress I already know and aiming for what to work on :)

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey was amazing from beginning to end. He was communicative and worked with our scheduling to get the course done in no time. My son loved him. I’m typing while my son drives and parks right now, and I feel so safe ❤️ Incredible improvement from a few weeks ago.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey gave our daughter the confidence to drive…his lessons did the trick!

Fantastic experience: The 5 stars really don't lie. Mr. Mackey taught us how to drive better and made it such a chill & fun experience in doing so. You just got to be there, so DON'T MISS OUT!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey is the best teacher ever! Very patient, understanding, professional, and funny. Just an all-around amazing teacher. Very easy to learn from. If you are scared of driving, trust me you won’t be when Mr. Mackey teaches you. I would recommend this to friends, family members, etc. He’s just that good.

Fantastic experience: He’s the best to do it in Virginia!!! EXTREMELY SICKKKKK!!! He is very helpful to new inexperienced drivers. highly recommend if you’re unsure how to turn properly or if you can’t control your car. 10/10 experience and would recommend to anyone who’s trying to get their license.

Fantastic experience: Thank you for a great experience. 10/10 recommend!!

Fantastic experience: This was the greatest experience I’ve ever had driving! Mackey was very calming and patient. My one piece of advice for anyone driving is that it will take time, be patient with yourself. I would 100% take his classes again.

Fantastic experience: This school is a great experience i felt so comfortable with my instructor and he made me feel confidence and never bashed anyone for making mistakes just taught through them

Fantastic experience: On my lessons to Sir Mackey freedom to drive I’ve learned more about the Do’ and Don’t on the roads, like turning, and coasting, sir mackey teaching is very high level.on my last day lessons i did great ,”it’s never to late to learn how to drive”.kudos to sir mackey

Fantastic experience: He’s great! Not only do you learn a lot but you also have fun

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey made driving fun! I had been so nervous to drive before taking this course, but he made the process so easy and left me feeling very confident in my abilities. I would recommend this course to anyone who wants to learn how to drive!

Fantastic experience: I can’t believe the difference in my sons driving just four days in . I’m really impressed with the knowledge my son has gained already! Best instructor in the 757!!!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Mackey was an amazing teacher! He made you feel at ease when driving while still teaching you everything you needed to know.

Fantastic experience: He is a great driving instructor and is able to tweak little things and help perfect your driving. Even if you’re unable to do certain things it is judgement free and by the end of the week you will be able to do all of it!

Fantastic experience: This is by far the most helpful class I have taken they are welcoming kind and relatable always ready to have a great drive thank you to Mr. Gedro my instructor for making this a smooth process for me . Please book Freedom2Drive

Fantastic experience: Mackey made the entire process stress free and made sure all drivers were comfortable in their capabilities and knew how to make everyone laugh! He gave amazing advice/feedback the entire time and made sure I was confident in my capabilities as a driver.

Fantastic experience: I got plenty of behind the wheel time it was stress free and Mr. Mackey improved my driving more than words can explain.

Fantastic experience: Mr.Mackey is an amazing teacher. I highly recommend everyone take his driving school course. He is very nice and extremely patient. I avoided driving for years due to anxiety. Through this course, I gained confidence in my driving abilities. Regardless of your driving experience, I encourage everyone to take this course!