Lakeland Atlantic Driving School

Fantastic experience: The instructor Cheryl was nice, explained everything to me, and made me feel relaxed. Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Shout out to Sheryl for doing an amazing job preparing our son for his driving test. She was patient and showed him all of the road situations that gave him the confidence to drive. Traffic is more congested than when I was younger, and it is important to have those skills taught by a professional. Highly recommend Lakeland Atlantic Driving School. BEST MONEY SPENT!

Fantastic experience: Rick and Sheril were amazing. Both of my sons had them as instructors in the road test course and exam. They explained everything thoroughly and put them at ease, which allowed them both to successfully pass their driving test. I highly recommend Atlantic Driving School.

Fantastic experience: Chip and Cheryl were amazing! I highly recommend Atlantic Driving School!

Fantastic experience: Cheryl was amazing! Great customer service from answering my first phone call to providing a road test!

Fantastic experience: Atlantic driving school is the best driving school ever! I learned a lot from this school. My driving instructor is the best Sir Salermo I don’t have any driving experience I never been behind the wheel before Im a first time driver but because of Atlantic driving school I gained confident and passed my road test for the very first time.

Positive experience: Overall good experience. Front office could be better and making sure schedule appointments. Had to remind them about our appointment before the driver instructor walked out. Driving test was easy and smooth

Fantastic experience: highly recommend this school, i was treated very well, i was given useful tips and communication with the instructor was very clear. Overall, really satisfied and i couldn’t be more happy. My instructor was Coach Salerno. i was very grateful to have him as my instructor and would highly recommend any new drivers his way.

Fantastic experience: Sheril C was amazing i passed thanks to her. Thank you❤️

Fantastic experience: Cheryl did an amazing job! Thank you for everything!

Fantastic experience: Cheryl you are the best thank you for everything my daughter really enjoyed it

Fantastic experience: I just had my driving test, and I passed! I have nothing but positive things to say about this company and the people! The owner and instructor Cheryl was amazing, she made me feel very comfortable, she made my nerves go away! I highly recommend this company for anyone needing to get their license!

Fantastic experience: Excellent work preparing my daughter for the test.

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing. They were easy to contact. Very quick to respond and set me up. The best part is they set me up with one of the best driving instructors, Chip Salerno. In three driving lessons I went from a non-driver to a driver. He is absolutely amazing and a super sweet guy. He gave all the encouragement and everything I needed to be successful. He was patient and understanding of my anxieties and worries about driving. I couldn’t thank him more for all he’s done for me and my family teaching me to drive. So thank you!

Negative experience: In my Opinion ADS ITS NOT TRUSTED WEBSITE OR COMPANY ( not matter if is a third party or not ) because I enter to Atlantic Driving School website, and them need put face in this case ( Totally absurd )… … When my matter is my money, this is a rated review, I pay for online $29 and just because I speak near to my daughter ( IN MIDDLE OF LOT CONFUSION IN WEBSITE PROBLEMS ) never we notice, that exam starting BEFORE WAIT LOT TIME IN WEBSITE PROBLEMS TEST STATION WINDOW PERSISTS, but not show the exam, and in some moment, throw the exam window, detect my voice AND NEVER REACH ANSWER THE 1st Question, just show exam failed, and need pay again $19.95, when you take note, the amount for learning exam without answer a question, was $48.95, and I make several intents by receive a credit or reset the TEST, but nothing, Pluuuuusssss the website say that we need a guardian document signed, but the ATLANTIC DRIVING SCHOOL NOT say how obtain the documents and neither say, if at the moment to solicit the learning permit id at DMV, we need pay for that, for end, this company website suffers of lot information for the CUSTOMER ( students) and for me for let that I over pay without START TO ANSWER = ( NOT FAILED )

Fantastic experience: I aced my driving test with them!! They're amazing!!! <3

Fantastic experience: Very helpful lessons and test, Chip and Cheryl are great instructors.

Fantastic experience: Absolutely the best driving school!!! I never thought I’d get my license because of my anxiety and nerves every time I got behind the wheel but with the help of Coach Salerno I was driving around comfortably after a few minutes!! Truly a miracle, thank you ADS and Coach Salerno for helping me get comfortable behind the wheel and succeed in getting my driver’s license!

Fantastic experience: This experience was absolutely amazing! Dennis was such a calm, patient , and caring instructor. He really made me feel like I was in control and listened when I was unsure of myself. I learned alot in the 5 weeks I did my lessons with him. Cheryl helped me when I first thought about enrolling into the program and I’m so thankful for her guidance. She also was the one who did my final driving test with me and I felt calm and I was super confident in myself! I got a perfect score!!!! Thank you so much to the Atlantic Driving school for helping me find my confidence and independence…!!! Justin Lynn

Fantastic experience: I cannot express enough how lovely these people are! Just passed my driving test! The instructor, Cheryl was amazing, the whole experience. everything taught to me helped me so much and I would never take back this experience ever! if youre thinking about it, do it! God bless you all

Fantastic experience: Second child to have completed the drivers training with Atlantic Driving School…worth every penny. Picked him up after school dropped off at home after the lesson. Coach Salerno was patient, kind, and encouraging.

Fantastic experience: I got tested today with Cheryl. She’s is very kind. Explains everything very clearly and makes you feel comfortable. Highly recommend this driving school. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Rick and Cheryl were both very nice and patient with me going over the driving test and instructional beforehand. Highly recommend as it was much easier than expected with there guidance.

Fantastic experience: Excellent instructors and helpful customer support. Instructor was on time and even early to lessons and was exceptionally skilled in communicating and training throughout the lessons. When Hurricane Milton hit (October 2024), rescheduling was done as fast as possible and as close to the old schedule as possible. If you can't drive, you most definitely will know how to after a course here. I only have good things to say.

Fantastic experience: Chip was extraordinary and every other service was good too

Fantastic experience: Great driving school. My daughter had a wonderful experience. Thanks to Dennis and Cheryl!

Fantastic experience: Mrs. Cheryl is an awesome teacher! Patient, kind, and knowledgeable on driving. I'd recommend them any day.

Fantastic experience: Very Professional. I went in nervous but came out with a smile. They helped me with anything I needed

Fantastic experience: Loved the environment!

Fantastic experience: Totally triumphant process with Chip, superb instructor. Really impressed with there training system,would most definitely recommend. Cheryl super cool instructor really felt comfortable and relaxed . Very happy, thanks for everything.

Fantastic experience: Had the best experience I believe my driver examiner was Tara (blonde w/ glasses) but she was very nice and patient and made me feel as comfortable as possible ! ❤️

Fantastic experience: Cheryl helped me so much I felt very comfortable with her as my examiner I GOT MY LICENSE YAY!! Will definitely recommend to others. Thank you ATLANTIC DRIVING SCHOOL!!! And THANK YOU SO MUCH CHERYL!!!!!

Fantastic experience: Very quick the process and the owner was very nice ! Recommend!

Fantastic experience: They’re very nice and chill people and they explain the things very simple.

Fantastic experience: Cheryl was amazing this was my daughters second attempt at her road test and she was able to complete the test through Atlantic driving school with ease and now we have a licensed driver

Fantastic experience: My son took his driving exam with Cheryl and passed. Cheryl was thorough and was a pleasure to work with. Cheryl &Tara (Office Manager) are professional & thorough with communication & expectations. Thank you & God Bless Derrick Whitman

Fantastic experience: For my first lesson I had Coach Salerno, he is an amazing instructor. I have never been behind the wheel before and I was driving all around within an hour. He was also really understanding abour my anxiety & extremely in depth. I am having a different instructor for the rest of my lessons but what a great start. Awesome

Fantastic experience: Thanks Coach! Great experience for my child, outstanding lessons! Worth the money!!!

Fantastic experience: Our experience was awesome. Our tester, Cheryl, was amazing. She put my kid at ease and gave valuable feedback after the test. I will definitely return when my other two kids are ready. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Lakeland Atlantic Driving School is highly recommended! My daughter Brooke got her driver's license after taking their 10-hour learn-to-drive lessons. Cheryl is an amazing instructor with patience and professionalism. We're so happy with Brooke's success and plan to enroll my son in the same program. Thanks a bunch! #DrivingSchool #Success #ProudParents

Fantastic experience: Amazing all around!! Chip and Cheryl are amazing, everyone all around was great and super nice and patient!

Fantastic experience: Both instructors, Rick and Cheryl, were fantastic!! My daughter was nervous but they helped to ease her through the entire process. Happy to say she passed!! Would definitely recommend them

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience!! Mr. Dennis was a great instructor & gave me very helpful tips that I will always keep in mind when driving!! With his help/guidance I was able to pass my road test!! I highly recommend this driving school if you want to learn to drive & get your license!!

Fantastic experience: Rick was amazing! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Mr Salerno was extremely helpful with his teachings

Fantastic experience: Excellent! The form alone to take straight to the DMV without an appointment is worth every penny!

Fantastic experience: Amazing people and amazing place

Fantastic experience: Very kind people, great teacher and test administrator. 100% worth it

Fantastic experience: Really good Rick is really nice

Fantastic experience: I had my practice with Rick and he made me feel so comfortable that without anxiety I did much better. Thank you for everything. Plus, clear instructions Friendly environment Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: Best driving school around!!! GO THERE TO GET UR STUFF DONEEEEEEE. I loved my instructor Chip Salerno. Best instructor in the school, he keep things professional, and he was very patient with me! I passed on my first try. Love Atlantic Driving School. ♡♡♡♡

Fantastic experience: The driving instructor's are very helpful & kind. They make help you to get comfortable on the road & they give you the space to be yourself.

Fantastic experience: Cheryl and Dennis were really great. Everyone was very professional, very accommodating to my funny schedule, and were very nice. I highly recommend Atlantic!

Fantastic experience: I would recommend this driving school to anyone who has a young driver. I want to personally thank Coach Chip. He is an amazing man and very kind. Thank you. We appreciate you..

Fantastic experience: Rick was an awesome driving instructor. Great experience. Highly recommend Atlantic Driving School.

Fantastic experience: I had Ms. Sheryl as my driving instructor! She was amazing, patient and helped me along the way. Ms. Tina as well was an amazing help with scheduling my sessions

Fantastic experience: Thank you to og Cheryl for being patient with me! She is really nice and she makes me comfortable during our lessons! After i passed the roadtest i finally got my license!

Fantastic experience: We had a wonderful experience with Coach Salerno. He was extremely patient and did a wonderful job teaching my son how to drive. He helped to build his confidence in his driving skills. I would highly recommend using Atlantic Driving School.

Fantastic experience: If you are a parent in Polk county looking for a convenient way to schedule a road test then try this place! I reached out to them over a month ago asking for lots of information. They answered with all my requested info. They supply the car and a friendly professional test giver. I’m a real person giving a real review. I recommend them if you’re a nervous kid/parent

Fantastic experience: This driving school was amazing and was an easy to make an appointment and to take the Road Test. The staff was very friendly and made the testing a less stressful moment. I would definitely recommend this to anyone looking to find a place that is wanting to help you learn and succeed. Again, an amazing place to go.

Fantastic experience: I had a really good time, I was nervous driving as I failed my previous test before. But the driving instructor was nice and I was able to pass.

Fantastic experience: Cheryl was a great teacher really kind and patient. I definitely wouldn’t have passed without help from that wonderful woman. As long as you have the willingness to learn she’d put her all in teaching and I’m grateful to her.

Fantastic experience: Had an excellent experience with Cheryl. Very friendly made the test confortable to take, very helpful and a great school.

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much for this opportunity I Overly Love My Experience Here 10/10 I Must Recommend

Fantastic experience: We had a great experience with Atlantic driving school, my son had no experience and Mr Solerno (Chip) was patient, and worked well with Him. My son passed His driver Test on His first try! :)

Fantastic experience: This place is amazing, very professional and the training is in a relaxed atmosphere. After me and my wife did the training and passed we went to the DMV to get our cards and lucky me, I was the randomly selected person to redo the test there in my own vehicle but because of the preparation and training it was SO easy. I would highly recommend them.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic! I won't recommend anyone else. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! Everything is explained well and shown the right way. No way you fail...

Fantastic experience: Rick was an amazing teacher, very kind but Firm!

Fantastic experience: It was a great experience, they made the learning so simple that the road test was a breeze.

Fantastic experience: My instructor was patient, very nice, and helpful.

Negative experience: Zero stars, if there was an option. Do not waste your time or money here!!! My 18 year old daughter signed up to take her driver's education test and failed on two different occasions spending about $200 all together. She feels she was discriminated against her gender, age, and race. The first time the instructor said "She smoothly made a complete stop and even waited a few seconds at the stop sign, but she needed to feel the car rock back when she stopped". The second time she slightly hit a cone and automatically failed. So she failed because she didn't slam on the breaks, thus causing whiplash!? The second time around she hit a cone, that was placed closely to the car. My husband even said it was an impossible move! I'm not sure why we didn't read the previous reviews because the same exact occurrences have happened to other young Hispanic women. This type of business is opened in our community to help those whom need the additional support, not to rob people of their hard earned money they work for! Be careful when signing up for any services with them as they are out to scam people out of money.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Cheryl Giles and Atlantic Driving School for Driver Education Training for new drivers. It is the best path for drivers with learners permits to meet the Florida requirements to get their license as soon as they reach 16 year of age. Cheryl is a patient and great teacher!

Fantastic experience: Cheryl and Rick were so sweet! Best driving test ever!

Fantastic experience: Rick was awesome thank u so much for your help

Fantastic experience: We absolutely adore, Cheryl. Both of my daughters did six lessons throughout the year of having their permit. They learned excellent driving skills. It also gave them confidence and me comfort, knowing that they were in good hands. It was also good for our mother daughter relationship to have an outside expert teaching them how to be the best driver.

Fantastic experience: It was great, everything went very well, and the instructors are very nice. Dennis is a very awesome and nice instructor always ensuring we know what to do and how to do it, giving us confidence along the way! Great place!

Fantastic experience: This was a great experience! Sheryl was an amazing instructor. They really help you prepare for your driving test and are always confident that you will pass. 100% would recommend to a friend!

Fantastic experience: Atlantic Driving School was prompt in scheduling my son’s driving appointment, months in advance. They walked me through the steps in which I needed to follow afterwards to get my son’s license. My son said the driver was very calm and courteous while instructing which helped him be at ease. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Great place to do business ! This is my second experience using them to teach my granddaughters to drive. They make it simple for everyone. They pick student driver up at their home & return them at end of lesson, also get their driving test done there as well. Easy scheduling & great staff. Great value !

Fantastic experience: I took a pre-road test today. It was Amazing!! The instructor (sorry I forgot his name) He gave me a lot of tips for driving skills and it was really helpful. Who was testing me she is nice! They're both friendly and amazing !!!I 100% recommend going there. Thank you so much

Fantastic experience: Wonderful experience. The entire staff answered all our daughters questions and helped her every step of the way. Cheryl and crew went above and beyond for us.

Fantastic experience: Rick’s lessons before the test are pretty much the only reason I passed. He is an excellent teacher and explains things so well. I definitely recommend getting lessons with him before your test.

Fantastic experience: My 15 year old did the 5 lesson plan with Cheryl. She is awesome! Having her teach our daughter and drive in various situations helped her gain confidence and was much better received then coming from her own parents. I plan to do the same program with all my kids when they're 15!

Fantastic experience: My son took the 90 minute pre-test driving instruction from Instructor Rick, he was great! My son took his driver's test after that and passed, after a year of practice. A great experience and professionalism!

Fantastic experience: My daughter just took the Road Test Prep course today with Rick. He was very patient and kind and she felt extremely confident in her skills by the end. Thank you for a great experience!

Fantastic experience: Cheryl was an awesome instructor! She was patient when walking you through a maneuver, and she made sure you understood how to do the maneuver. She also assured that you did not have to rush anything and made sure you were comfortable when performing a maneuver. She also had a positive attitude, so it made the ride less tense.

Fantastic experience: Sheril was an absolute amazing teacher. Patient, informative, and so encouraging that it eased away any worries I had about driving. During the practice her advice would help me improve every time and she would get me use to common aspects of driving with clear instructions. Her calm friendly demeanor paved the way for my own self confidence getting behind the wheel. I would highly recommend her to anyone who is looking to pass their driving test! -Ashley

Fantastic experience: I did a 90 minutes pre road test and the test with instructor Mr. Rick. He was so patient, kind and very calm he explained everything I needed to be prepared for the test. He listened and he answered all my questions. I failed my test because I ran a stop sign on my way back to the school. I honestly could not believe it, I went home crying last Friday. I decided to redo the test Monday. I told the lady I was anxious and very nervous. She was very understanding. She explained everything clearly. I pass on the second attempt. The convenience of not having to bother someone for their car to go to dmv was worth it. I will definitely recommend doing the pre test first just reduce your anxiety and have an idea what the test is about. And remember NEVER run a stop sign like I did. Pay attention to the signs

Fantastic experience: My second child to go here for the drivers test and review. They are absolutely amazing and I cannot recommend them enough. They truly made my daughter feel more comfortable and confident when driving.

Fantastic experience: This school is awesome ! Cheryl is a great instructor, patient and helpful. I highly recommend the classes.

Fantastic experience: I got 1 lesson a week which worked for my busy schedule. For me I needed seven driving lessons over a 2 month period. Cheryl and the staff are friendly and will teach you the pointers to drive safely and pass the road test. I passed my road test on my second attempt. Finally got over my driving anxiety and learned to drive!

Fantastic experience: Cheryl was pivotal in helping my daughter understand what was expected of her during her road test. We truly appreciate their flexibility in scheduling as well.

Fantastic experience: Staff is really helpful, friendly and knowledgeable seamless process and easy to navigate and reliable. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Rick and Dennis - absolutely amazing instructor and tester. I’ve driven in Ireland for 10 years + and learned things I never knew. Rick was patient, friendly and so supportive. He gave me fantastic tips on how to reverse and park. Dennis was also super friendly and put me at ease through the test. The atmosphere was very relaxed and welcoming at the driving school and Samantha was so helpful with questions too. So happy I went here for instruction and testing. Highly highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Awesome instructor and great to drive with

Fantastic experience: Under wonderful new management.

Fantastic experience: My experience was amazing here, came in very nervous but the people here make you feel welcome. Cheryl took her time and explained everything just as it was on the test.

Fantastic experience: I took the 90 minute test prep and my instructor was Rick. 10/10 recommended he was so clear on instructions and gave me some amazing tips on not only the driving test but also for the real world. my test examiner was cheryl (idk how it’s spelled) but she was great also. worth every penny!

Fantastic experience: This is the best choice to reduce your stress! Cheryl does all the hard work and is well equipped to prepare kids for success in driving. My daughter loved her. Worth every penny!

Fantastic experience: I took my second road test here, and it very accurately simulates the test you would take at a standard DMV. The instructors and staff seemed very kind, and my instructor (Cheryl) was very helpful in calming my nerves and guiding me during the test. She was also very helpful in telling me the areas I needed to work on after my test, and how to do so.