A-1 Driving School

Information about A-1 Driving School
30501, Gainesville
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: (closed)
- tuesday: 9:30-16:30
- wednesday: 9:30-16:30
- thursday: 9:30-16:30
- friday: 9:30-16:30
- saturday: 8h-12h
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about A-1 Driving School:
A-1 Driving School is highly regarded for its engaging and informative classes, with many users praising the professionalism of the instructors and the overall structure of the courses. Here are some highlights from the feedback:
- Convenient Online Registration: Users found the online registration process simple, and the website easy to navigate.
- Knowledgeable Instructors: Students appreciated the expertise and engaging teaching styles of the instructors, who managed to keep the classes fun and interactive.
- Informative Content: The curriculum is described as thorough and enlightening, especially regarding defensive driving strategies and alcohol awareness.
- Positive Learning Environment: Many reviews noted that the classes made the learning process enjoyable, with humorous and relatable instructors creating a welcoming atmosphere.
- Supportive Staff: The school was lauded for having helpful and responsive staff, making the scheduling and attendance process smooth.
While some users experienced issues, such as scheduling conflicts or last-minute cancellations, the overwhelming majority of feedback reflects a positive experience.
Overall, A-1 Driving School is highly recommended for anyone seeking quality driving education in a supportive environment.
A-1 Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Great class very informative and engaging.
Fantastic experience: A-1 driving school really exceeded my expectations. The online registration process was easy, the website is very easy to navigate. The emails explaining when and how class would be held were clear and sent out promptly. The instructor was knowledgeable and informative. Though he was by the book, as he should be , he made the class enjoyable. I definitely recommend A1 driving school to anyone who may find themselves in a predicament where they need a driving school.
Fantastic experience: Had to take a risk reduction course through A-1. It was very easy to sign up and make my payment. The course itself was very easy to understand and my instructor did a great job of going through each lesson. They took their time to make sure everyone knew what was going on and helping understand the material. 10/10 would recommend.
Fantastic experience: It was very informative and help me have some deeper insight on my alcohol problems definitely help me with a different perspective with drinking would recommend this class to anyone who is in need of alcohol counseling
Fantastic experience: Les recomiendo el curso la profesora explica excelente y su atención es inmediata
Fantastic experience: Virtual class schedules and expectations were convenient and very clear; and both the instructor and office were professional. If you need a driving class for any reason, definitely check this place out.
Thank you for the positive feedback! We're so glad to hear the virtual class schedule and expectations worked well for you, and that you had a great experience with both the instructor and office staff. We appreciate your recommendation!
Fantastic experience: Very informative! The instructor was funny, and gave a lot of good advice- driving wise and life wise. Highly recommend!
Thank you for the awesome review! We're glad to hear the instructor kept things both informative and fun. It’s great to know you found the advice helpful both on and off the road. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Fantastic experience: My daughter had no problems with the class. She said she had a lot of breaks so she didn’t get too tired during the class.
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We're glad to hear your daughter had a positive experience and found the breaks helpful. We aim to keep the class comfortable and engaging for everyone!
Fantastic experience: The course was well done and informative
Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear that you found the course informative and well done. We appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts!
Fantastic experience: Took the A-1 Driving School to get a speeding ticket dismissed and no points on license. The class is long but fairly painless. I've got a huge monitor so just did split screen with the Zoom class on one side and was able to get some other stuff done while attending class. By doing it this way you're always present on the camera which is required. And just every now often I would chime in with an answer when instructor was asking questions to make sure you're still alive. They do a 10 minute break every hour and an hour for lunch.
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're glad to hear the class worked well for you and that you were able to multitask while staying engaged. We appreciate your feedback and are happy we could help with your ticket dismissal!
Fantastic experience: Great class. Great people highly recommend
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled you enjoyed the class and had a great experience with the people. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to see you again soon!
Fantastic experience: Very helpful, and I learned a lot from my instructor!
Thank you for your feedback! We're so glad to hear that you found your instructor helpful and that you learned a lot. We’re committed to providing valuable learning experiences, and it's great to know we met that goal for you. If you have any more questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out anytime!
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience. The instructor Kendal Freeman was pretty cool
Thank you for your review! We're so glad to hear you had a great experience, and it's awesome that Kendal Freeman made such a positive impression. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words to Kendal. If you ever need anything else, don’t hesitate to reach out—we’re here to help!
Fantastic experience: Yes, they fulfilled their purpose and the instructor was magnificent.
Thank you for the positive feedback! We're so glad to hear that our instructor made a great impression and that we were able to meet your expectations. We appreciate your support and look forward to serving you again!
Fantastic experience: Very helpful and good course highly recommend
Thank you for the great feedback! We're so glad you found the course helpful and appreciated your experience. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to assist you again in the future!
Negative experience: I passed the test even though the instructor refused to put the cones back up for me after the guy before me knocked them down. I couldn’t see where I was supposed to parallel park.
Congratulations on passing your test but it was not at A-1. You are reviewing the wrong company.
Fantastic experience: A-1driving school was a virtual 6 hour interactive course. The discussion with the other participants were very lively and interesting and made the time go by very fast. Ron , the instructor shared a lot of interesting information .
Thank you for sharing your experience!
Fantastic experience: great
Thank you for your review!
Fantastic experience: My proctor Ron was the absolute best, great teacher and person
Ron is a great instructor! Thank you for sharing your review!
Fantastic experience: Great informative class and wonderful instructors.
Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Nobody wants to have to take this course. But my instructor, Yolanda, was incredible. She made it fun an interactive for everybody involved. Highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Great place to attend. Instructor was very informative and nice. Would absolutely recommend.o
Thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: This school had a lot of knowledge that I Really needed to hear about High tolerance and low tolerance it was very helpful to me
Thank you so much!
Fantastic experience: The class was very informative, very mindful, very demure.
Thank you for the great review!
Fantastic experience: Excellent place to go very nice people very helpful place would highly recommend
Fantastic experience: A-1 Driving School made it very easy to take the course. I did it in two consecutive evenings on my computer, from my office at home. Thank you A-1 Driving School!
Fantastic experience: I’m very happy with the school. Great instructors I had an amazing experience. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Great and informative class that isn't tedious to take.
Fantastic experience: I would just like to tell anyone that is thinking about using A-1 in Gainesville that you want be disappointed. They have great customer service and always got right back to me if I had any questions. I give it 10 stars if I could
Fantastic experience: Mr Joel is the man. He was a famtastic instructor. He was very knowledgeable.
Fantastic experience: There awesome very polite and helpful
Positive experience: Good instructor easy to do highly recommend
Fantastic experience: very easy and fun class
Fantastic experience: 10/10 instructors and experience
Fantastic experience: It was an eye opening experience the teacher actually opened my mind to some stuff I would of never thought of
Fantastic experience: I was expecting a very boring uninformative 20 hour class. And instead got a class that was full of information and knowledge. That was engaging. And that left me thinking about a lot of things differently. The whole process was painless and I am grateful for the opportunity to take the class
Fantastic experience: Muy buena escuela, son profesionales y amables. Cumplen con los tiempos prometidos y hacen cumplir las reglas del curso. 100% recomendados. Very good school, they are professional and friendly. They meet the promised times and enforce the course rules. 100% recommended.
Fantastic experience: Good and informative. Thank you!!
Negative experience: They stole my money the host block me from the class.
Negative experience: I do not recommend this company. I signed my daughter up for the joshua law class and road testing. I received an email the day before stating the class was going to be a zoom. When I signed my daughter up I suggested in person. My daughter and I set her up 45 minutes before the class was supposed to start. Because in the email, it stated be ready thirty minutes before. She was removed from the zoom was at nine sixteen a m. by the host. It took me 20 minutes to finally get someone on the phone. And when I got that person they gave me no answers. Other than we don't know why the the host removes the people if they don't see or them hear them. This is a ridiculous excuse and there is no communication. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY. Now we have to reschedule everything because she could not be added back in.
Negative experience: Instructor canceled last minute. Tried calling main number and they just hang up. I booked appointments two months before.
Negative experience: This school is a scam. The office in Gainesville is not staffed. You cannot ever get them to answer. The drivers were not available in my area for months outside of school hours. They would not call back when I left messages. They then refused to even look into a refund because it's was past their deadline. The manager Kerri told me I was lying when I stated this. Then stated that no one was working at that office as if it was my fault. Then hung up on me very unprofessional. They are the worst driving school I have ever dealt with. I wish I could give 0 stars. Do not spend your money with this hack job.
Hi, We would like to help you but we do not have any customers with your name. Please contact our main office if we can help you from here, 770-962-9555. Thank you, A-1 Driving School
Negative experience: Horrible experience! We signed our teen daughter up for a series of 2 hour classes and had to schedule them in Stockbridge due to availability. We made arrangements for our daughter to be picked up for her lessons yet an hour from the time they were supposed to start... nothing. Called the main office which scrambled to figure out what was going on and they then moved the classes to another day. 2nd attempt comes around and no show again. This was 120 mile round trip for us each time and we weren't even given a courtesy call that the instructor wasn't going to show up. Trying to get our money back now but even that is proving to be difficult. At least they're giving me time to post these reviews.
Fantastic experience: They were able to help me change my class in reschedule my appointment time for the defensive driving course to another day when I was having technical difficulties using my device. when I was taking the class I was very entertained with my professional they gave to me he describe to me what defensive driving was and he would call on use to give a answer to different questions to keep Our focus in the chat over the phone and Told us different stuff about the topic and even more about given us a little short stories to go with the topic they give us a better feel of what we were listening to. All in all they came through on their promise.
Fantastic experience: The class was great.. long but Darryl Oliver did a very good job keeping us motivated and engaged in class. Learned alot about the reasons I ended up in the class. Made me face a harsh reality but also betterment of myself. Thank you.
Fantastic experience: I enjoyed the class, it was very informative and the instructor was very pleasant.
Fantastic experience: I enjoyed everything about the instructor he was very understanding and straight forward as well as humorous.I do advise anyone to consider A1.
Fantastic experience: Darryl, the instructor I had for the 3 day session was engaged & entertaining. He kept the program interesting beyond the material and adapted to the online format very well. I would recommend A-1's program to others as the time seemed to cruise on by (for an otherwise tedious endeavor) with emphasis where it needed to be and an attentive, non-judgmental approach to all participants' situations.
Fantastic experience: had a great instructor nice and inviting had no problem understanding what was going on and very understandable thanks for a awesome 6 hours
Fantastic experience: I just attended a State Certified Defensive Driving Class at A1 today and I have to say I’m impressed with the professionalism of the teacher Harry Siebold. His method of teaching was not only extremely informative and educational, but also relaxing. I had no idea what to expect since I’ve attended so many seminars and other various classes. Each one is very different. Mr Siebold was professional and his personality was enlightening. My hat goes off to A1 for employing teachers like Mr Siebold to help us all operate our vehicles much safely on the hazardous roads today.
Fantastic experience: The lesson adequately taught me everything I needed to know in a learning environment that was comfortable and entertaining. I most definitely learned new information that I did not know before I took this class.
Fantastic experience: Great Instructor, Great class environment, Felt welcomed and was able to learn and understand things I didn't know. Would definitely recommend to others.
Fantastic experience: This place was totally a fun way to relearn some driving laws and rules.
Fantastic experience: I wasnt looking forward to class but the instructor made it so fun! I learned a lot from the class, and I highly recommend this school.
Fantastic experience: Amazing people, very informative and friendly.
Wow! Thank you, Josue. We appreciate the kind words regarding your A1 experience.
Fantastic experience: Great experience here! My teacher was very good at keeping my attention and making the class interesting!
Thank you, Kaitlyn.
Fantastic experience: Friendly and respectful staff, caring and knowledgable instructor, very informative classes.
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Fantastic experience: Very professional, answered all my questions, and polite!
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Fantastic experience: Was a very good class instructor was amazing! Honestly i would take the class again if I had the same instructor just for fun!!!
Thank you, Dalen!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely enjoyed this class! The instructor made it super fun even though we had to sit there for 6 hours. You learn a lot about driving that you might’ve forgotten or that you never learned in drivers ed. Would highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Professional and respected driving school! I recommend them any day.
Fantastic experience: The instructor was great reminding me of things I had forgotten! The class flew by because it was actually interesting. The people were helpful in every way. Machelle Mize is the best instructor I have seen!
Fantastic experience: I went to A1 Driving School to lower a ticket. I found the scheduling easy and the staff extremely helpful. They even let me reschedule my class with no additional fee. I highly recommend this company.
Fantastic experience: Very helpful team! Weeks after I took their defensive driving course I had lost my Certificate stating that I had completed the course. I emailed A-1 asking for a digital copy and they sent it to me within the hour. Couldn’t be more grateful
Fantastic experience: 10/10 would def recommend.
Fantastic experience: I attended the Gainesville location and my instructor was Machell Mize. I'd have to say the instructor was my favorite part, she was really funny and just made the class interesting. Give this lady a raise.
Fantastic experience: I really enjoyed attending the drivers defensive class at this location. I never expected to really learn so much information in one day very easily. The instructor gave so much good examples of what to do and what not to do. The instructor was very hilarious and very entertaining. I’m very glad that I chose this location.
Fantastic experience: Did the Saturday Sunday and Monday evening class and the teacher was EXCELLENT! He made a lot of sense and made it easy for me. The students were pretty cool too. Would HIGHLY recommend A1 driving school Gainesville to anyone who needed it.
Fantastic experience: Was amazing and very educational, would recommend throughout all of GEORGIA seriously! You will absolutely love this class the teacher has over 20 years experience And is a certified counselor
Fantastic experience: the instructor was awesome!!! the material is mostly common sense but you do learn alot and its a great thing to take!!!!
Fantastic experience: Instructor made the class interesting by engaging the students. Really not a bad class and actually learned from it.
Positive experience: My son took the defensive driving course due a judges order. Ms. Claudia and the instructor were very nice and helpful. My son said it was a good class with good information; he liked the instructor & pizza.
Fantastic experience: The material was a little dry, but it's important stuff to review. The instructor made it as painless as possible, and when I had my court date (for speeding), my fine was cut in half and no points were assessed to my license. I really enjoyed Mr. Ford's relaxed, friendly, approachable demeanor. He's a real asset to the driving school!
Fantastic experience: The class was actually a lot better than I thought it was going to be. The teacher was able to keep us all entertained while learning.
Fantastic experience: My experience at this class was good, this was mainly thanks to my instructor for the class. John Ford was very good, he took the subject of defensive driving seriously but also made it interesting for us all. I was able to learn something in this class which I will be applying to my driving.
Fantastic experience: The instructor I had was great, and kept the experience light, easy and made everything easy to learn by giving a person experience. A1 driving school is definitely recommended in my book if you’re looking to take a defensive driving course.
Fantastic experience: I came in thinking that it was going to be the longest most boring thing ever, but my instructor not only made it fun, but i learned some more new things on how to be a better driver!
Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved that driving school. Our instructor was very funny and very straight forward. She made the content fun and time flew by fast.
Fantastic experience: On Saturday morning 9/23/17 I had to complete a course for Defensive Driving for the first time in my 50 years after having 2 minor accidents so close together. I am so happy that I attended. Dr. Averhart was totally awesome from the moment I walked in & he explained the 6 hour course with his wonderful personality. :) Everyone at the Jesse Jewel location in Gainesville Georgia was off the chain with niceness & the classroom was perfect. Thank you for everything!
Fantastic experience: SHaron HALL WAS VERY FRIENDLY AND thorough WHEN PRESENTING THE MATERIAL. i WAS WELL EDUCATED. N-AND LEARNED MANY UNKNOWN DISTURBING FACTS
Fantastic experience: Our instructor last weekend for Defensive Driving was very good. She made it not boring at all. We appreciate her.
Fantastic experience: The information received was valuable and the instructor was great. Although, I did notice a few typos in the PowerPoint presentations. Other than that, it was great.
Fantastic experience: The instructor John Ford, was knowledgeable, friendly, and patient. Because of his abilities as a teacher, I had an awesome experience, and I passed the class. Thank you, Mr. Ford & A1 Driving School!
Fantastic experience: Excellent facility and excellent people. I Highly recommend A-1 driving school for defensive driving. Time and money well spent.
Fantastic experience: A-1 driving school in Gainesville is a very professional business and the people are friendly and respectable
Fantastic experience: The staff was very friendly and you could tell that the instructor really cared about getting you on the right path and graduating you from DUI school.
Fantastic experience: Great!!
Fantastic experience: I recently took a Defensive Driving Class at A-1 Driving School and I thought it was very informative while not being super boring. They even fed us pizza and we got to learn about road rage driving. If I ever need to take defensive driving again, I definitely would take it here.
Fantastic experience: Did the driving course about 6 months ago. The instructor was really nice and patient, i knew nothing about driving and now have a license! Absolutely recommend!!
Fantastic experience: The people were great and friendly.
Fantastic experience: The instructor Lulu was fabulous. She made the classes intresting and fun. Not to mention they feed you pizza one day and then feed you cookout the next day. I would recommend this school to anyone who has to attend dui driving school.
Fantastic experience: A-1 was a great experience to learn the defensive driving rules. Not only was the instructor nice and helpful, we even got pizza for lunch. Thank you for the learning experience that has been helpful with my driving.
Fantastic experience: Very friendly staff. Got free pizza for lunch! The defensive driving course was very informative and surprisingly one of the least boring classes I've ever had to sit through. Definitely didn't feel like 6 hours! I definitely recommend A-1 for classes. If I ever have to do another, I'll be doing it here!
Fantastic experience: Wonderful teacher, learned a lot from them! Free food and nice people that treat you with respect!
Fantastic experience: Great place to get your defensive driving certificate! fast and easy! I'm glad I chose A-1 driving
Fantastic experience: The instructor was kind, and you could tell she cared for each of us and our future well being! They bought us pizza the first day for lunch and Cook Out the next day! The test was easy and the certificate came via email the next morning!
Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience! A very laid back classroom, no monotony and/or strict setting. I personally feel as if that I walked out of the classroom with something that I learned and like a much better prepared driver!!!
Fantastic experience: I never had to do classes; Everyone was excellent and welcoming!
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at A-1 Driving School. The instructor was great, and I gained valuable knowledge on how to drive safely.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at A-1 Driving School. The teacher was nice, patient and always willing to help anyone with any problems. We even got free pizza and was offered granola bars while on our 1 hour lunch break. Overall the class was interesting and learned some new defensive driving rules.
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