Newton Auto Driving School

Information about Newton Auto Driving School
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 10h-17h
- tuesday: 10h-17h
- wednesday: 10h-17h
- thursday: 10h-17h
- friday: 10h-17h
- saturday: (closed)
Newton Driving School provides high quality, convenient and comprehensive driver education courses at very competitive prices to various groups of customers.
Since December 2000, our company has been quite successful in serving the needs of our customers in Newton Community.
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Newton Auto Driving School:
Newton Auto Driving School has garnered a mix of reviews from customers who have experienced their services. Many students praise the professionalism and dedication of instructors such as Igor and Vladimir, highlighting their ability to explain concepts clearly and their supportive approach that helps learners build confidence on the road. Multiple users express gratitude for passing their road tests on the first attempt thanks to the effective guidance received during lessons.
Some reviews commend the school's structure and organization, particularly appreciating the ease of scheduling lessons through their online system. Customers note that the training programs are comprehensive, with instructors providing detailed explanations about road rules and practical driving techniques.
However, there are notable concerns regarding customer service. Several users report experiences of rudeness from staff, especially with the management, which has led to frustrations regarding scheduling and communication. Instances of perceived unprofessionalism in handling inquiries and feedback have also been mentioned.
In summary, while Newton Auto Driving School features skilled instructors who often help students succeed in their driving goals, potential clients should be aware of mixed experiences related to customer service and communication issues.
Newton Auto Driving School: Reviews
Negative experience: Was very disappointed. Instructor appeared very mad and angry the entire lesson. Told me to turn around in people’s driveways and had a short fuse. Not a good learning environment.
Negative experience: I don’t recommend here.
Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience with Newton Auto Driving School! Huge thanks to Gilli for all the help and support throughout the process—it made everything so much smoother. The entire team of instructors was fantastic, but I want to give a special shoutout to Gennadiy and Igor for their exceptional guidance and patience. They truly went above and beyond to make sure I felt confident and prepared. I highly recommend this school to anyone looking to learn driving in a professional and supportive environment!
Thank you so much! It was our pleasure
Negative experience: Очень грубое отношение со стороны руководительницы этой школы, два раза пыталась сдать но не сдала здесь, нет поддержки нет мотивации , и в итоге сдала в другой школе
Fantastic experience: Everything was good and as expected! Thank you! Good luck!
Fantastic experience: Хочу поблагодарить NEWTON DRIVING SCHOOL!Взяла несколько уроков и сдала вождение с первого раза.Выражаю большую благодарность инструкторам за умение доступно донести информацию.Спасибо,за профессионализм и терпение!
Thank you so much!
Negative experience: The owner is incredibly rude and highly unprofessional. If you’re considering driving lessons, I strongly recommend doing some research and choosing a different school.
Same person writing a review that was not even enrolled in our school.
Negative experience: Very Rude person. Not recommended
Person who was not enrolled in our school. Left 3 reviews with a same name
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Newton Driving School. The instructors are all very professional and knowledgeable and explain and show you everything you need to know. It’s easy to get lessons and the road test process was smooth and simple. Thank you!
Thank you Jonah! It was our Pleasure!
Negative experience: I don't know if it’s the owner or the receptionist but she is rude and disrespectful to the customer. even the drivers are not professional. don’t waste your time and money on them there are multiple schools around go somewhere else. Learn how to talk to people politely
We asked politely to give us 24 hrs notice for a pick up and drop off. We have over 30 kids driving every day. We need notice for a pick up and drop off
Fantastic experience: Very professional approach! Great instructors and staff. I would highly recommend this place to everyone.
Thank you
Fantastic experience: Thanks to the instructors at this school I was able to pass my road test with ease and soon I will get my first driver's license. Everything is explained in a very accessible way and very user friendly machines to learn on. Highly recommend!
Thank you!
Negative experience: Horrible Driving School. CS DRIVING BETTER‼️‼️‼️‼️
We had no student under this name. Cs driving school is 3 month out booked for lessons. We have a lot of students transferring from Cs driving school to Newton driving school
Negative experience: “Absolutely terrible experience with Newton Driving School. I tried calling over 10 times, and no one ever bothered to pick up the phone. The one time they did, the person on the other end had a terrible attitude, acting like I was inconveniencing them just by calling. Completely unprofessional and frustrating. I wouldn’t trust them with something as important as driving lessons. Stay away!”
Our office is open During a week Monday to Friday from 10 to 6pm. All emails and calls are returned within 24 hrs just like any business.
Fantastic experience: Great driving school! The instructors are very professional and patient. The training programs are well-structured, and the lessons help you feel confident behind the wheel. The instructor thoroughly explained all the details of the driving test and also pointed out the differences in traffic rules between the U.S. and the CIS countries, which was especially helpful.
Thank you!
Negative experience: It's rubbish .They overcharged me and won't refund. They Very rude attitude .I originally thought that this was just my personal misfortune at this school. Now it seems that this is not an isolated case.
Negative experience: THE WORST PLACE EVER!!! Read the details below I scheduled a road test exam through NDS for Saturday, July 27th. However, 4 days before the exam date, I received an email from the school saying that I was rescheduled for Sunday, July 28th. Due to my unavailability on that day because of the short notice, I contacted the school to request a reschedule. The manager assured me on the phone that rescheduling would be no problem at all, so I was moved to Saturday, August 10th. But, a week before my new test date, I received another email saying I was rescheduled yet again, this time for the following week. Since I was leaving the country, I obviously couldn't make that date. I asked the manager to cancel the exam and refund my payment. To my surprise, they did refund the exam fee (which is surprising given the other reviews I’ve read here). The main issue is that later, I noticed a "no-show" fee on my RMV account for July 28th, even though the exam had been rescheduled. The manager responded with: "RMV fees are not our fees! We send emails when RMV confirms tests. If you don’t like RMV rules, you are welcome to complain to RMV about their rules and regulations." I contacted several RMV departments, including the Road Test Department, about this "no-show" fee. I was told that Newton Driving School is responsible for this charge. Since I had notified them in advance that I couldn’t attend the road test on July 28th, NDS should have either rescheduled or canceled the appointment in the RMV portal. This information came directly from the RMV. When I passed this information to the manager, their only response was, “Be thankful we refunded your fee!” The information on NDS’s website does not align with their actual practices. Here are a few discrepancies: 1) They allowed me to schedule the road test less than two weeks before the test date. 2)Despite claiming that students receive confirmation at least one week before the test date (which I did receive), my test was rescheduled only four days before the original date. 3)Their policy states that cancellations must be made at least two weeks prior to the test date, but they canceled my appointment and issued a refund with less than two weeks’ notice. These inconsistencies suggest a violation of customer rights and may lead to disputes with RMV administration, not to mention the rude attitude toward customers. Due to Newton Driving School’s failure to properly cancel the test and their refusal to cover the resulting charges, I am now left with no option but to consider legal action. This issue is no longer just about the $35 but about the lack of respect and professionalism. I’ve heard this school was good under the previous owner, but since it was passed to his daughter, it has become a complete disaster. I couldn’t agree more. If you’re reading this (and if they haven’t deleted this review yet), PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM THIS SCHOOL. Save yourself the trouble while you still can.
We have booked a test. Customer signed a contact that stats that RMV can give us a test on Sat or Sunday. Car was reserved, Instructor was reserved. Customer did not understand RMV rules or schedule. We refunded money even though we should have, she took a spot. RMV charges for last min cancelations and it is not our fee. We explaied this to customer multiple times! She still did not understand. We did nothing wrong. Everything what was stated in contact.
Fantastic experience: Great school!! Thank you so much all !! I recommend students for a good practice ! Привет всем! Я думаю, вы вначале пути получения, driving license и профессиональных навыков вождения атомобилем. Тогда, это школа, точно для вас, я не сомневаюсь. Мне 65, у меня приличный стаж вождения в России, но я даже тогда не являлась хорошим водителем. А спустя 8 лет я вообще боялась сесть за руль. В Америке без машины твоя жизнь теряет энергетику и возможность активно включиться в жизнь. Поэтому мне надо было снова начинать водить. Я выбирала школу и брала уроки не только здесь, но мое решение было однозначным, только здесь, хотя эта школа была далеко от дома. Плюсы этой школы в том, что существует преемственность в обучении. Каждый инструктор - это опытный педагог. В процессе обучения отслеживается твой личный процесс и даются рекомендации.. Кроме профессионализма в преподавании , существует еще и психологическая поддержка в обучении, что не менее важно. Я благодарна всей команде этой школы, они все принимали участие в моем обучение и успешной сдаче экзамена экзамена. Я благодарна всем и надеюсь стать хорошим водителем на дороге. Школе я желаю благодарных студентов и дальнейшего развития. Учитесь в этой школе и вы не пожалеете. Всем успешной сдачи теста и хорошей дороги!
Negative experience: Terrible service.
Negative experience: People seem nice but scheduling is a nightmare that draws out the process and in the end adds cost.
We have online scheduling system and makes is convenient for our customers. Every driving school in a summer is busy. We work 7 days a week and we Have customers finishing up In. Short time.
Positive experience: The driving school itself is nice. Instructors were very helpful. I failed during the test sadly (my first time) but overall this school also helped me of what to expect during the day of the test and I learned what I still have to work on. During the test day, I was just confused that the car that I’m about to use for the test is not the NDS car that I was using during my lessons and that’s all about it. I still recommend NDS!
Thank you for feedback. We use all the same cars. They are all 2022 Toyota Corollas. Thank you for using our school
Fantastic experience: I attended this driving school from December of 2023 to late April 2024, and I must say that overall, this driving school has been nothing but a great experience for me. For five of my lessons, I've had Igor, and to say he knows what he's doing would be an understatement. All of the instructors here are great, but Igor would arguably be the best, as when driving with Igor, he knows exactly which part of your driving needs to be improved on, and will help you accordingly. I believe all of the negative reviews of this school are mostly illogical and completely unjustified, as most of the negative reviewers likely didn't read the rules and instructions of this driving school or something, as I've never experienced any of the problems that they claimed to be experiencing. The instructors were nice and informative, the driving school cars were modern and neat, and the receptionist has also been very helpful, and because of this, I was able to flawlessly pass the road test my first try. Overall, if you're looking for a driving school in or near the city of Newton, this is your go-to place.
Thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: Great school. Great staff. They answered all my questions and requests politely and clearly. Gilli Lavrishina accurately pointed out the mistakes, said what was right, and most importantly, she gave me confidence in my own knowledge. The result was achieved the first time. The exam was passed. Thank you for your professionalism. I recommend to everyone. Best regards, Konstantin I.
Thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: Сдала практику с первого раза! Спасибо большое Игорю за дельные советы и веру с положительный исход :)
Thank you!!
Negative experience: If I could give no stars I would. HORRIBLE! Office is difficult to connect with and seems disorganized. No consistency in teachers - quality or feedback. Poor teaching style and don't give constructive feedback so student leaves not knowing what to practice or how to improve
We explain everything to students. We have been in business for 25 yrs and know exactly what rmv is looking for. Particular student did not know rules of the road. WE prevented 4 accidents during a lesson. When we told host Mother that opere needs more practice before driving kids, she got very upset. Our goal is make sure everyone is safe on a road. With our passing rate of 95% we are quite aware of qualities of a safe driver.
Negative experience: *** Updated review I left a fair bad review (read below), the school cancelled my class without the refund until I deleted the review. I disputed the charge until I received the services (I really had to delete the review to get the class I paid for!!). I cancelled the dispute two days after I received all the services and wrote back the review. The school owner filed a court case against me for disputing the charges and for writing a negative review. She filed the case with errors, made a mess with the documents in the court and not even showed up to face the situation she created. Of course I got all charges dropped against me. The owner really needs some professional help. *** Review was posted on May 9th, was deleted because I was blackmailed by school; I decided that losing $250 I paid and was not refunded isn’t worth giving up my beliefs. I have a scheduled appointment today (May 11th) at 2pm. And after I post this review it might get cancelled again like my appointment on May 9th was after i published this review the first time. But I believe everyone has a right for reviews and free speech. Freedom of speech cannot be the reason for a business to not provide services or refund money. The school is constantly closed during working hours, the phone is often not available, the one good thing - the administrator is a lovely girl that is helpful and friendly. The person on the phone (apparently the owner of the business) provides horrific customer service. I feel bad for all the employees and future customers of this lady. Highly recommend to avoid this school to not experience rude communication I came across. I want to provide additional information: I wanted to reschedule my road class last minute because I of the ear infection and high fever. When the woman on the phone refused to reschedule due to their policy, I came to the class anyway only to find out that she ordered the driver instructor to refuse me in PAID service until I delete my review. This is an illegal practice.
Customer received a service. Passed a road test on a first try. Called credit card company and disputed charges to get a Free service. She no showed for 2 lessons. We do not work for free. We did everything we were supposed to and Customer Passed on a First Try
Negative experience: The owner has to either learn how to talk to people or sell the place. Rudest person I've met in the last few years.
Negative experience: Wouldn't recommend at all. The woman handling the school most of time is hysterical and irresponsible.She definitely not a good fit for her position. The scheduling and reminder emails are a totally mess. The teacher are pretty nice. That's the only thing worth of a star.
We do not have a customer with this name. We have been in business for 25 yrs and we have a lot of Very happy customers, who passed a test on a First Try
Negative experience: Took only one class, but what a class it was! Got all the info I needed and lots of useful clues on what to look out for. Needed just 7 minutes to pass the test. All thanks to the instructor! The owner is extremely rude. If you have a chance, go somewhere else.
You have passed a test on a first try
Fantastic experience: My son had a great experience with his driving lessons at Newton Driving School. Classes were easy to book. Classroom sessions were well led. Would reccomment to any one looking to get driving classes.
Thank you!
Negative experience: Scammers scammers scammmer, that also like to make threats over the phone. Beware non existent classes establishment is ran by Russian scammers and illegals with no proper documentation.
Negative experience: Beware guys they are happy to take your money and not provide any services also they refuse to do refunds and even if they say they mailed you a check well that a lie they are rude and unprofessional refuse to give refunds but are happy to sign you up for non existent classes. И вообще просто охуевшие русские которые как и многие русские в России наебывают иммигрантов see y’all tomorrow with the police at your beautiful scamming establishment
You signed up for lessons and we did not refuse a service we have plenty of lessons . You decided to cancel 5 min after signing up.
Positive experience: I passed my road test today. A Big shoutout to Igor and Vlad Penik for helping me get my license.
Fantastic experience: We had the best experience. Our instructors were all amazing and knowledgeable. The office was a pleasure to deal with. The whole process was easy and the school was able to accommodate all our scheduling requests. Highly recommend!
Thank you so much! It was our pleasure
Fantastic experience: I passed the exam with great gratitude. I want to thank my instructor Vladimir for teaching me all the basics for successfully passing the exam!!! Excellent driving school I recommend!!!
Thank you very much! Safe driving
Fantastic experience: My mom passed her road test first go ! Awesome driving instructors with patient, knowledgeable, caring, accommodating and calming. Your lessons were very informative, well-structured and I really appreciated your encouragement. HIGHLY recommenD !
Thank you!
Negative experience: The rudest receptionist/office manager I have encountered in my life. Look elsewhere
Negative experience: beyond rude, employees are rude and can’t own up to it. Only nice one there is Igor, majority of them treat me unfairly, seem racist if you ask me and the lady at the front desk, who answers the phone is rude as well, if you can’t treat customers nicely, why have the job. can’t expect respect when respect isn’t given. i’m young, but don’t expect me to stay quiet when things aren’t right, i speak when i need to, freedom of speech. wouldn’t recommend
Fantastic experience: Лучшая автошкола!!! Все очень рекомендую, грамотно и быстро научили вождению и с первого раза сдал экзамен.
Thank you!!
Negative experience: They are super hard to schedule with, very strict about cancellation, barley speak English, and overall not a good school. I do not recommend them at all Edit: This was a few months ago but after I wrote the review above they threatened to sue me for defamation. I am sure this has happened to other people as well who have been hesitant to speak up. If so please share your story. This driving school is acting predatory in this was as they also cancelled all my future classes and did not give me my money back.
We work 7 days a week. We have no problem scheduling lessons. We have been in business for 24 yrs
Fantastic experience: Newton Driving School stands out as an exceptional driving school! The staff has consistently provided prompt and helpful responses to my numerous inquiries. Now, let me praise my driving instructors, Vlad and Igor. I took 1 hour driving lesson from Vlad and he taught me everything about the basics and then I did 2 hours with Igor! Igor - not only is he an outstanding instructor, but he's also one of the kindest individuals I've ever encountered. His patience, encouragement, and dedication ensured I learned everything thoroughly before my test. I'm thrilled with Newton Driving School and wholeheartedly recommend it. Plus, I passed my test! Woohoo!
Thank you so much!
Negative experience: They are very rude and disrespectful! I do not recommend this service for anyone! NO ONE DESERVED BE MISTREATED like that.
Fantastic experience: Очень понравился подход к урокам вождения ,все по -факту и без лишней воды ,учили азам и моментам которые понадобятся при вождении,с первого урока ездили по городу ,разбирая ситуации ,инструктор Владимир научил всему и за три занятия и за спешно сдала тест .Рекомендую однозначно
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Fantastic experience: Спасибо большое инструкторам Игорю, Геннадию и Владимиру. Прекрасное объяснение, спокойное отношение и безграничная поддержка!
Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Очень понравилось!Советую всем.Мама сдала,я сдала ,сестру тоже туда отправлю. Внимания уделяли важным моментам на дороге,это очень важно что б быть внимательным к пешеходам. Отдельно спасибо инструктору Генадию-он шикарен.В этой школе вам могут переводить с русского на английский. Это важно,особенно когла нервничаешь на тесте,спасибо большое Вам Гиля и всему Вашему коллективу. Я взяла несколько занятий и вам рекомендую!
Thank you so Much!
Negative experience: Terrible! Avoid! They swear on their clients! Woman whoever is answering the phone is very rude and unprofessional!
You are not even our client.
Fantastic experience: Спасибо за науку. Инструктору Владу отдельный респект, за то что подробно объяснил и акцентировал внимание на важных аспектах road test. Мы сдали с первого раза. Саша и Оля с благодарностью.
Thank you!
Negative experience: The Owner is ridiculously rude, she talks to people with no respect. She told my wife she wasnt smart for making a simple mistake when filling out form to schedule road test.. she recorded my wife when she came in about a refund and told her to get out.. she is ignorant and knows the way she acts will have a negative outcome, hence why she recorded after disrespecting my wife. I do not recommend this place under any circumstances.. and I notice she replies to the comments and denies that people have actually dealt with her trash attitude & call her out for her ignorance. Quite frankly she is sad and has personal issues that she should deal with.true Karen. Wish I could give no stars.
Negative experience: Newton driving school is the worst by far the lady that answers the phone is very rude and very disrespectful. They are very racist as well. She actually insulted me and told me if I was smart enough, I wouldn’t have made a mistake All I wanted to know was if they do refunds, and she couldn’t even give me a simple yes or no. people of color be careful where you spend your money especially not with this company. I told her that I was going to leave a review because I did not like the way she treated me and she told me she doesn’t care. I can do whatever I have to do. What a very unprofessional attitude she has.Really wish I can give it no stars because they don’t even deserve one star.
We had no student under this name. We treat everyone the same!
Negative experience: Staff were curt and unprofessional when they finally managed to answer the phone. Ended up refunding me due to a miscommunication about pickup locations. Giving an extra star because they did at least process my refund (right before hanging up on me in the middle of a question.) Update: got this text from them a couple hours later: "If you do not take down nasty review we will call bank and take money back. If you did not read the contact and did not understand what was told to you. Not our mistake. You have 10 min. If a review goes up again we will contact rmv"
Fantastic experience: Очень хорошая школа. Все профессианально выполняют своб работу!
Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Great school. They helped me to prepare to my road test. Good stuff. Definitely will recommend.
Negative experience: A zero-star rating is well-deserved for this place. Owner's racist threats and aggressive behavior, coupled with unprofessional language, is utterly unacceptable. Avoid at all costs.
Negative experience: Extremely unprofessional behavior. Calling names based on nationality. Representative threatened to put a hold on the permit.
Negative experience: Словами не описать какого ужасно было отношение к клиентам. Действительно так тяжело научиться манерам, а не сразу же грубить, когда с вами пытаются максимально вежливо контактировать? Вы даже не желаете разбираться в любой ситуации, а сразу же начинаете кричать и ругаться. Развод на деньги так же присутствует, инструктора просто говорят одно, а после вообще другое. Это не является нормальным и профессиональным поведением на работе, не советую никому, будете и вы, и ваши нервы целее.
Negative experience: Wife attended the driving school. Instructor was nice and very professional. That said, the customer service is HORRENDOUS. We gave them a bad yelp review after they berated us on the phone for a very simple question, and we received a message that they will put a hold on her learner's permit! We confirmed with the RMV such holds don't even exist in MA!! Stay away at all costs!
Negative experience: If I could give zero stars this driving school I would anyone that is considering going to driving school do not I repeat do not go to this school My cousin went there and had a horrible experience.
We do not have a student under this name
Negative experience: Avoid this place. Unprofessional and potentially illegal, unethical, and negligent conduct. They threaten to place a hold on your permit out of pettiness.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Newton driving school! nice and friendly people work there. Special big thanks to Mr. Vladimir, he is a very professional instructor who helped prepare for the exam in one lesson, explained all the details in an accessible and understandable way, thanks to his instructions, I passed the exam without any problems. Mr. Vladimir is the best instructor ,I sincerely recommend him!!!
Thank you!.
Negative experience: Ужасный опыт связанный с этой школой!Грубая,нетактичная,хамская,несдержанная,невежливая,резкая женщина с расисткими взглядами на жизнь.Тебя завалят лишь из-за личной неприязни либо твоей национальности.Абсолютно полное разочарование от того насколько непрофессионально люди могут делать свою работу.Вы платите большие деньги,но Вы не получите качественное обслуживание!Мерзкое поведение!Полное разочарование!Никому не порекомендую эту школу.Советую обходить ее десятыми дорогами. Управляющяя школы с настоящими рассисткими взглядами.
Student was practing on a route for a test right before a road test. She almost hit 2 of a driving school cars. We asked her to stop practicing on a route. Her drop off person went off the hook. Yelling and swearing, calling names. We had 10 people witnessing this! This student got in a car and started speaking Ukraine. Not a sponsor or examiner speak Ukraine. She was asked to speak English. She got mad. Unfortunately we do not speak Ukraine. She failed because she did not let a bicycle go and that is major reason for Fail. She was also speeding in a school zone. Again. This is violation on a road test. We did everything we were supposed to do. Unfortunately we do not speak Ukrainian. Students need to take a responsibility for their Failes. We have 98% passing rate
Negative experience: Very very unprofessional and rude operator. I would give a 0 star if I could.
Fantastic experience: On Sunday I took a driving test, thanks to the instructor for the preliminary training, passed the test with ease.
Thank you!
Negative experience: Stop practicing on upland ave and messing up cars. Getting absurd
It a public road and we can practice anywhere. We teach people how to drive. Can not keep them in a parking lot
Fantastic experience: Such an amazing school to learn driving! Everything I learn was such a big help for my road test, all the in person lesson where very useful and easy to remember. Also the appointment for a lesson where every easy to sign up. I really recommended!
Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Took a one hour lesson package with newton driving school right before my road test, and also took my road test with them. Just passed the road test with zero issues. If you have Igor or Vlad you are in good hands, they are the best
Thank you.
Negative experience: The worst place to learn how to drive. Period. From the very beginning, they are rude and angry for no reason. The attitude of the staff is as if they were paying you instead. If you have any questions, they point at the door. If you cannot understand which address to come to, they will tell you that you are stupid and cannot find the information on the website. Although the website lists two addresses, it provides no additional information. If you complain or leave a bad review, they threaten to revoke your learner's permit. And yes, the staff barely speaks English. So if you want to waste time, money, and nerves and get rudeness in return, come here!
Fantastic experience: I did not have any driving experience before I came to the Newton Driving School. In just 10 hours of driving lessons I was finally able to learn basics, prepare for the road test and even go a little beyond the beginner's steps for use of this skill in everyday life. The instructors are extremely helpful, punctual and you can feel that they are invested in your progress, which is important. I have passed the road test today and for that I am grateful to the Newton Driving School. Thank you!
Thank you so much!
Negative experience: Bad experience overall. The process of scheduling the road test is extremely confusing they canceled my test 2 days before and rescheduled it 2 times after without asking me whether I'm free on those days. I would recommend brookline driving school even it's a little further and they're cheaper too.
Fantastic experience: I’m surprised with 3.5, it supposed to be 5+ I’ve passed the road test on the first try Спасибо инструкторам и директору школы за отличную работу.
Thank you so much! I am happy we could help
Fantastic experience: Great experience at NDS! I went from zero driving experience to passing the road test on my first attempt. My instructor Vladimir was an excellent teacher - knowledgeable, clear and efficient. At one point I took single lessons from two other driving schools and there is no comparison at all! These guys are professional and know what they're doing - you'll truly be in good hands.
Thank you so much Gregory! Congratulations on Passing your Road test today
Negative experience: Just so you know Gilli owns this one too along with Sharon so I’m gonna write bad reviews on every place she owns because why not it’s not even illegal.
Fantastic experience: Обратился в школу за помощью для сдачи экзамена по вождению, хотя у меня водительский стаж 30 лет. Я месяц в Америке, у меня нет своей машины, я не знаю английский язык, хотел записаться в RMV, два месяца ждать, В школе подробно рассказали требования инспектора, я проехал по маршруту где проходит сдача экзамена, предоставили машину, при сдачи присутствовал русскоязычный инструктор, который помогал при общении с инспектором. И все это заняло 2 недели. Рекомендую
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Fantastic experience: I like to let you know, you are the best school. My son very proud he has a very good experience with oner of school Gily. The instructor was very helpful, nice and informative.I recommended this school. Thank you very much
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Fantastic experience: Great driving school, good instructors, instructors and management staff are very nice, flexible and easy to deal with. My daughter felt very well prepared for her driving test and passed it successfully after taking a course at this school.
Thank you so Much. It was our Pleasure to teach Sonya how to drive
Fantastic experience: Взял один урок по вождению. Инструктор рассказал все тонкости по экзамену на русском языке. Автошкола записала на экзамен на 17 декабря в районе Южной школы Ньютона. Пробовал сам записаться на сдачу в Вотертауне. Там окно было не раньше 1 февраля На экзамене автошкола предоставила машину, русскоязычного инструктора и заполненную заявку. Я только подписал. Все удобно. Сдал с первого раза. Жена тоже хочет сдавать с ними. Годом позже жена и дочь так же взяли по одному уроку и сдали вождение с первого раза.
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Fantastic experience: The best School Around!
Negative experience: AVOID. They are not on the up and up at many levels. Won’t send us a letter stating that we completed the parents instruction course unless we pay them 40 dollars! That is actually outrageous. Also they Tried to double charge me a couple of times ( had to show them records of my bank statement) and wouldn’t give me the money back for a class and road test that was never taken because they kept rescheduling. THAT money they have no record of. I think I’m going to have to take the loss. Not enough time to fight this. Oh well.
Any school we will charge for a parent class letter
Negative experience: Very poor customer service. Cannot even answer simple question with a proper manner and hang on me. Clearly guide me to go somewhere else.
Fantastic experience: If they can teach me how to drive they can teach your kid. Came to my house to pick me up when I screwed up my scheduling. Prioritized safety, were strict but very patient. Vladimir rocks even if I drove him a little crazy. Got my license on the first go. Overall definitely worth it.
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Negative experience: Bad
Negative experience: A friend left an honest review about her experience, and the first they did it, calling her to threaten her. What kind of service is this?
Negative experience: Not a good customer service, people shouldn’t be threatened for giving a honest opinion about what this place is.
Negative experience: The instructor was nice and helpful but the customer service is AWFUL. I didn't want to post a review until they threatened one of my friends for posting a review telling the truth about their customer service. The woman is extremely aggressive over the phone and yells at you if you try to reschedule or even if you ask for additional information. It's an easy/fast way to get your license but with a terrible customer service, avoid if possible.
Negative experience: It is not ok threat people for giving a review of your service; that's not ethical
Fantastic experience: So I was reluctant to get my license at first because it just seemed so scary but honestly Newton Driving School is literally amazing. I felt so safe in their hands and they prepared me so well for the license test. (I passed the first time). They are also really accommodating with scheduling which is so appreciated! Would definitely recommend!!
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Negative experience: AVOID. The woman who I believe owns Newton Driving School was incredibly unprofessional during my virtual classes. She consistently lost connection due to being somewhere for the holiday that was not her home, was inattentive, and treated those in the class rudely. After passing my final exam, I called to schedule driving lessons and a road test. The same woman answered and was incredibly rude, and unapologetic about it. Despite being patient and polite with her, she agreed that I should seek opportunities elsewhere. Incredibly disappointed that I invested money here.
Negative experience: Refused me service after simply coming to owner with a concern about my prior road test exam. Because of this, she did not let me sign up for another exam. The lessons themselves are quite decent, but the business itself is not worth giving your money to. Very disappointing and overall unprofessional.
This Student failed a road test because she refused to take lessons and learn the right way of doing things. She almost run 2 pedestrian over on a road test. Blamed everyone for this. She demanded a free test. We unfortunately can not give out a free service. She was yelling on a phone. Conversation was recorded. Then she came to office and threatened office staff. Unfortunately customer is not always right.
Negative experience: fire vladimir
Fantastic experience: Great experienced instructor . We found road test appt. quickly, Thank you for saving our time.
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Fantastic experience: Had one lesson and a road test with NDS. Super friendly and test route was more or less the same as the lesson which made it very easy to pass on first try. I had Igor as my instructor and he was great. The staff on Sunday road test were very helpful as well
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Fantastic experience: I passed the exam from the first try thanks to the driving lessons I took with Igor and Gennadiy! They are both very skillful and friendly instructors that teach all the skills needed for being safe and confident behind the wheel. Would highly recommend this place to people who want to master their driving skills!
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Fantastic experience: Had a great experience with NDS. Was able to book weekend road test and knew the loop very well
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Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with newton driving school and would strongly recommend it! All of the instructors are very good teachers and love to see the students succeed! I recently got my licence and could not have done it without them!
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Fantastic experience: Me and my hubby has our road tests with them, they are awesome. Especially if you have previous experience in driving or took lessons with them, they will show you what and where to do during the road test. It was smooth and nice for us.
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Fantastic experience: The instructors are very knowledgeable and accommodating. All the staffs are responsive and supportive as well. I highly recommend the Newton Driving School.
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Fantastic experience: I would like to say Thank you to Maksim Pertsovsky (an instructor) that helped me a lot in getting ready to the road test. He was very knowledgeable and patient. He explained all the rules and expectations clearly and precisely. Maksym provided a great experience. I highly recommend him and the school
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Fantastic experience: the instructors are great! thanks to this school, my parents and I passed the road test
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Positive experience: These people know what they are talking about, they never charge you extra penny if you don't need to. I started from ground zero in my 50's and passed the driving test thanks to them. You will have all your questions covered. They are not cheap but they will help you through. Highly recommend Igor, Maxim (who is also the manager), Gennadiy and Vladimir Foygelman (do not confuse with Vladimir Penek).
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Fantastic experience: Today i passed the road test on my second try. I wouldn’t be able to pass if i didn’t take the driving lesson from this driving school. They train you in the exact same route that you are going to take on the exam date. The lecturers are all Russian but if you are familiar with their straightforward attitudes and talking styles which I am, you would not feel offended by their way of teaching styles. They are really good at what they are doing and they give you all the information you need for the road test. Scheduling and making payments are done easily through their online portal and they keep you updated through emails about your appointments. If you want to pass the road test on your first try, definitely you should buy the package they offer road test with the one-hour driving lesson. Definitely recommend it! Thank you Newton Driving School and Mr. Shcherbakov for your help!
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Fantastic experience: This school is amazing! I learned everything from scratch and passed right away! Instructor Maxim is very knowledgeable and experienced, attentive to details, that matter a lot during the actual exam! Highly recommend this school to whoever is considering to pass a road test.
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