Driving Academy of Northwest Arkansas, LLC

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend the Driving Academy of NWA because it conducts its business very professionally. Will Britting is an excellent driving instructor! He teaches in a structured way, breaking down complex concepts into simpler, more digestible parts. His teaching techniques are encouraging and enlightening for both beginners and drivers who may have fears. Doug Martinez was also a great instructor. He was instrumental in preparing for the actual skills test, conducting superb mock skills tests that effectively combined driving principles and skills, which helped boost confidence for the real test. Both Will Britting and Doug Martinez took time to explain the lessons (even with illustrations) and provided prompt feedback on what went well and what needed to be improved.

Fantastic experience: Todd was my instructor and was great with feedback and was informative. I always had questions and he always had the answers. I passed my drivers test first try. Thank you

Fantastic experience: Very nice/sweet and understanding teacher.

Positive experience: my back hurts

Fantastic experience: This experience was so well worth it for our daughter. She is always referencing and using what she learned from driving academy!

Fantastic experience: This is an awesome program! Highly recommend it.

Fantastic experience: Whether you’re ordered to take the class or for other reasons, it’s a great course and I was glad I went through it. 10/10 recommend.

Fantastic experience: Kemma was a great teacher! The class was very impactful. I really appreciated having the guest speaker.

Fantastic experience: Our family was very impressed with the class that our daughter took in order to be a better driver AND give us a discount on our car insurance. This is a serious class but driving is a serious thing with a lot of risks, so I'm so thankful for the Driving Academy!

Fantastic experience: My grandaughter was anxious about learning to drive but this course helped her become a confident driver. Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: The presenter of this class, Kimma, does a phenomenal job going over the content and making it very interactive and informative! It did not feel like it took 4 hours! I firmly believe anyone could benefit from this class! I have a 14 year old daughter who is learning to drive, I will be bringing her to take the new drivers course! - Brittany Hood

Fantastic experience: A very thorough and complete program. Thank you very much.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic program! All three of my children had to complete it before we allowed them to drive solo. I feel so much more confident about their safety!

Fantastic experience: A very personal touch to teaching defensive driving. Sincerely appreciated the time and perspective of the guest speaker.

Fantastic experience: Very helpful and teaching I enjoyed it and would recommend to go if court mandated or I would return for willing classes

Fantastic experience: Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Kimma is a wonderful, energetic and informative instructor! Training sessions can be boring but I actually enjoyed this training and didn’t want it to end. I feel empowered on the road now!

Fantastic experience: Kimma is amazing!

Fantastic experience: the best!

Fantastic experience: Great class!

Fantastic experience: I have had two teenagers go through this course and they both learned so much from Kimma. Kimma taught with great visuals and detail that it was easy for my kids to remember the information. The driving lessons were great as well. It can be difficult to drive with a stranger but all of the driving instructors made them feel comfortable and my kids driving confidence grew with each lesson.

Fantastic experience: Was a great course.

Fantastic experience: I had two different instructors and both were phenomenal. I really struggled with driving anxiety and they were both patient and helped me learn. My driving skills over just 4 lessons improved so much! It is worth it here!

Fantastic experience: Very helpful and informative.

Fantastic experience: Thorough, concise and engaging.

Fantastic experience: My son’s experience with the Driving Academy of NWA was invaluable. He learned so much in the classroom and then gained added confidence during his hours of driving with patient and experienced driving teachers. We will definitely have our other kids attend when they are older. So thankful we have such a thorough class available in NWA!

Fantastic experience: Wonderful class, very engaging & very informative. Honestly, it was way better than I thought it would be.

Fantastic experience: After my very satisfying experience years ago we enrolled our daughter for 6 classes. We are very satisfied with how they make the student understand the important aspects of driving which we don’t pay attention to in general. The demonstrations with model cars also help get an idea of the car’s navigation for a new driver. My daughter’s favorite instructors were Mr Paul Kwarcinski and Mr Will Britting both with a combination of precise instructions and good sense of humor. Would highly recommend Driving Academy of Northwest Arkansas.

Fantastic experience: Kimma Harper is Amazing! She cares and communicates very well! She is engaging and real. She is saving lives and training us how to not just be safe on the roads but to have a higher quality of life and existence! Thank you All at Driving Academy of NWA!

Fantastic experience: It was a very informative and interesting class.

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Fantastic experience: The best place to learn how to drive. We have had two of our teens go through the course and highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I passed, but I learned so much more than just that. Thank you to the instructors for pushing me without being pushy, it worked.

Fantastic experience: The classes are very informative. I highly recommend them for new adult learner and young learners. I personally appreciate the instructor, Mr. Will Britting. His teaching method and his ability to instill confidence in driving in a new adult learner like me is commendable. Plus, his positive attitude is truly inspiring. Thank you all.

Fantastic experience: This class was very informative and helpful. I felt like I was paying more attention on the road after taking this class. Great facilitator and great visual aids!

Fantastic experience: Very informative and engaging! Thank you so much for sharing your stories with us Kimma & Janet!

Fantastic experience: Everyone should take this class, even if you believe you are a good driver

Fantastic experience: Miss Kim is a member of my church, but was also my defensive driving instructor. She’s very interactive with the class and makes things relatable to truly be able to process the information. Very much appreciated.

Fantastic experience: They have a very good defensive driving class. Informative and thorough presentation.

Fantastic experience: Loved the class and was very helpful.

Fantastic experience: Thank u guys. I learned a lot imma definitely slow down

Positive experience: Way too expensive honestly Came close to 1000 bucks for 4 classes + the driving test. They do a good job but for someone who has been driving for over a decade they don't have good enough options when it comes to testing. Honestly I just needed a car to give the test in but they wanted me to learn and then give the test. I understand the need for the classes and the validation required but I hope there's some way to minimize the costs for those who are experienced. There aren't any better options so it's kind of a monopoly.

Fantastic experience: Great class

Fantastic experience: the instructor was very nice and learned new things when during the class. This will be extremely helpful for young drivers. This would been helpful when I first started driving.

Fantastic experience: Great class!! Teacher is very knowledgeable and educated about safe driving. I am taking it as an adult, but I wish I would’ve taken it at a younger age!! Will definitely have my daughter take it before driving

Fantastic experience: We have 4 kids and just had the first of our drivers earn a certificate from this program and will be coming back for the next 3! Would highly recommend for new drivers.

Fantastic experience: Excellent class!!

Negative experience: Wish Thompson driving still had in person defense driving classes at NWACC cause this class was awful…. Definitely do not recommend their defensive driving course….

Fantastic experience: Great information presented in a condensed, understandable fashion.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this program for all new drivers. The classroom and behind the wheel instruction is far better than what I could do as a parent. And Ms. Kimma does not mess around!

Fantastic experience: You are a very sincere lady and always willing to help someone and that's what makes your classroom a super cool place to learn about driving abilities thank you so much

Fantastic experience: A great experience. A very informative, engaging and thought provoking class. The instructor is top-notch and the class atmosphere and subject matter was wonderful.

Fantastic experience: Everyone should have to take this. Great teacher

Fantastic experience: Absolutely the BEST! We have put 4 of our children through the program and it has definitely paid off! We love all of the staff and every driving instructor. And Ms. Kimma's class instruction is awesome!! This is a must if you have children ready to get their permit and learn to SAFELY drive.

Fantastic experience: It was very educational!!

Fantastic experience: I am more aware of things I can do.

Fantastic experience: This class was very thorough and had very easy to understand information. Helped with my overall view of how to drive safe, and I realize now that driving is a risky endeavor every time you go out, and it isn’t worth it to not pay attention as the consequences could be devastating. I will take all that I learned and try my best to incorporate what I learned into my daily driving. Thank you Ms. Harper :)

Fantastic experience: Do not consume alcohol or drugs if you are going to drive as it can cause accidents and lead to death.

Fantastic experience: Hi Kimma, Thank you for the great class time on Saturday. Like most people I wasn’t overly excited to spend four hours of my Saturday on a zoom call. That said, it was likely the most impactful four hours I’ve invested in a long time. There are too many takeaway’s to share here but the many reinforcements and consequences that were shared were invaluable. I’m a 66 yr old driver with now only two tickets in my lifetime. The 91 in a 70 is what brought us together. Mental distractions was the action on that day…replying to this email and sharing my takeaways, thoughts is the consequence. I am grateful that four hours in your class was the outcome from those actions. No real recommendations for improvement from me. My only suggestion would be to some how make this class or some version of it mandatory every five years for all drivers. Not very practical I know but if my takeaways are any indication of it’s impact, I could imagine that the percentage of those considering making changes in their driving habits would be enhanced. Thank you for all that you do! James (Mike) Houston

Negative experience: Way too many religious references.

Fantastic experience: Very good and very informative. Inspired me to be a better driver.

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, and although I was mandated to be here, I'm glad I was.

Fantastic experience: Good, engaging, and interesting class. Learned some useful and interesting things

Fantastic experience: It was very detailed. I believe that this should be a mandatory requirement for everyone, especially teens before obtaining a license.

Fantastic experience: Kimma is great! I actually learned a good amount and the class was very engaging.

Fantastic experience: Really good place to learn!

Fantastic experience: very engaging

Fantastic experience: Great learning experience with kimma and will

Fantastic experience: Very informative class

Fantastic experience: Excellent training being provided

Fantastic experience: Great class!

Fantastic experience: Little expensive

Fantastic experience: I learned a lot. I’ve always considered myself as an expert driver a know it all. Today I found out that was not true. Mrs. Harper is an amazing instructor. Thank you all who made the class possible.

Fantastic experience: I learned so much!!

Fantastic experience: Pretty swag honestly

Fantastic experience: Noice

Fantastic experience: I enrolled my 15-year-old twins in this program this summer. I have been so pleased with the quality of the program. After taking the classroom portion, we scheduled their permit test the very next business day. They had no problems passing the written test. Either my husband or I rode along on all of their private driving lessons and found all of their instructors to be kind, patient and extremely knowledgeable. They put us all at ease. What was most valuable during the private lessons was the coaching style that we’ve been able to implement in the car with them during practice each day. We, as parents, learned along with the kids. We spent the most time in car with Andrea and Will. They were both top-notch instructors. I know that they learned just as much from Ms Kimma in the classroom. It is evident that she is passionate about educating teens to be smart, low-risk drivers. I feel that my teens are becoming capable, vigilant and defensive drivers, and I highly recommend this program for every teen preparing to drive in Arkansas.

Fantastic experience: Went well, kimma is very thorough and quick with the topics of discussion

Fantastic experience: This Academy was the best thing we could’ve done for our kiddo. Its convenient online courses and amazing driving instructors were excellent! Thank you to everyone that helped educate our new driver. ❤️

Fantastic experience: Thank you Kimma for a great course!

Fantastic experience: Great class!

Positive experience: I learned some new things and it was a nice overall experience.

Fantastic experience: Extremely thorough and professional. There was no stone left unturned with this course. It was an investment for sure but we will reap the rewards for many years to come. I feel my daughter is exceptionally prepared because of this course, confident and I recommend, recommend, recommend! The staff, instructors and owner-all dedicated to the highest level of instruction and support. They are thoughtful & clear. Very soon after enrolling our daughter, we knew they were offering something we just couldn’t give her on this same level. A+++

Fantastic experience: The education provided by Driving Academy of Northwest Arkansas really impressed upon my son the importance of driving responsibly. Karen was very helpful and kind in helping us make sure we knew everything he needed to complete in order to receive his certificate. My sixteen-year-old is a safer and more confident driver after taking this course.

Fantastic experience: Fantastic class. Very informative. Thought it would be very boring class, as others have been. I am happy to admit, I was wrong. This class has some real world answers to some real world problems. Do yourself a favor, take the class and pay attention.

Fantastic experience: Today I took my driving test and I PASSED! Thank you driving academy for helping me and especially ANDREA!!! She is awesome, she is like a gal pal you haven't seen for a long time. She is very patient, professional, and knowledgeable. I would recommend her anytime. Also, would recommend taking the defensive driving course for additional knowledge and safety guidelines very worth it.

Fantastic experience: great course , great teacher, shared a very valuable lesson

Fantastic experience: The people that work here are very attentive, kind, and patient. Even though the class is only a week long they really put their all into trying to teach us and make sure we know what we are doing out there on the road. Ms. Kimma is a fantastic and kindhearted teacher. I was particularly impressed by driving instructor Ms. Tracy Hester. She is patient and kind, and when I made a mistake or asked a question she never got mad at me, she just corrected and repeated what she said. Again, it is a fantastic school. I highly recommend going here, you learn so much in such a short amount of time and the people are just amazing.

Fantastic experience: I really like how the driving instructors are nice and especially Ms. Kimma and Ms. Karen who helped me through this driving course and scheduling/doing the driving lessons.

Fantastic experience: Very educational and well informed definitely necessary

Fantastic experience: Really helpful with questions that we have. Everyone was also super nice and funny at times.

Fantastic experience: Very good learning opportunity and a very good way to fix old driving habits

Fantastic experience: THE INSTRUCTOR OF THIS CLASS WAS VERY INTERACTIVE AND IT FEELS LIKE THE REASON SHE IS THERE IS FOR OUR WELL BEING AND OUR EDUCATION ON TRAFFIC DO'S AND DONT'S. I STRONGLY ADVISE ANY ONE WHO IS A FIRST TIME DRIVER OR SOME ONE WHO HAS BEEN ORDERED TO ATTEND TO CHOOSE DRIVING ACADAMY IN BENTONVILLE. THANK YOU FOR MAKING IS EASY TO LEARN FROM THIS CLASS.

Fantastic experience: Concise information provided through coinvent means to meet defensive drivers requirements for new drivers or drivers needing a tune up.

Fantastic experience: This is a great school for new drivers! I had both my boys in it at 14 years old. I know they are better drivers for it. I recommend it to everyone with teens.

Fantastic experience: Very professional and helpful! I was very impressed with their passion for helping new drivers. My son is a much more confident driver.

Negative experience: I went to the parent semier for no reason. 2 weeks before the class, they decided they don't want my son to attend due to being autistic. Several people told me I should fight it. I had a person say it is discrimination against him. I heard great things, so I signed up my oldest. I guess I will look into some other driving school.

Fantastic experience: She was very nice and knowledgeable she didn’t put us down. I learned quite a bit of things that I would’ve never thought. For example the three second rule and securing everything in your vehicle if not it’s a safety hazard. Also the ejection videos scared me a lot but it was very beneficial, even if it did cause me anxiety.

Fantastic experience: Great awesome class very informative!

Fantastic experience: Very engaging class