SIM'S Driving School

Negative experience: Went to take a road test with these people and the car they gave me to take the road test with felt weak and also the gas pedal was weak making it difficult to pass the test, there are better options in Lowell rather than this place for sure. Never tf again.

Fantastic experience: Instructor Pisith and the other instructors are great, they teach to help you pass the test

Fantastic experience: Good teacher, good school. They are good at explaining how to drive and how to pass the test.

Fantastic experience: I recommend this school. Provided invaluable assistance for passing the driving test. So helpful!

Fantastic experience: I took driving lessons with all the instructors and they are all amazing!! Thank you for being with me through this journey!! Special thank you to Monica for accompanying me on drivers test she was amazing as well!

Fantastic experience: អរគុណដល់សាលាបើក សុីម សាលាពិតជាល្អយកចិត្តទុកដាក់ចំពោះសិស្សដែលបានរៀននៅទីនោះ គ្រូបង្រៀនបើកក៏ល្អ រួសរាយ មានជំនាញ់ក្នុងការ បង្រៀនសិស្សច្បាស់ៗ

Fantastic experience: very good prices and positive attitude. a little bit hard to reach but worth it

Fantastic experience: I took two driving lessons with Sim's Driving School and passed my test! They efficiently taught me everything I needed to know. Parallel parking was my biggest fear, but Monica helped me master it in just 30 minutes. She is incredibly sweet, patient, and kind—an amazing instructor!

Fantastic experience: "Sims Driving School is truly outstanding and likely the best driving school in New England. After trying several other schools, we finally found the perfect fit for my son, who needed some extra time to master his driving skills. What sets Sims apart is their exceptional organization and professionalism. Their communication is stellar – they're always reachable by phone, email, or text, and they make scheduling and rescheduling lessons completely hassle-free. The staff provides regular updates on progress, which was incredibly helpful. Most importantly, their patient and skilled instructors helped my son succeed in getting his license today! The entire team at Sims Driving School went above and beyond to ensure his success. I cannot recommend them highly enough. Thank you to everyone at Sims for your dedication and outstanding service!"

Negative experience: How dreadful your driving school guy going on Woburn St doing 31 miles an hour speed limits 25!

Negative experience: Just watch your driving school guy going on Woburn St doing 31 miles an hour speed limits 25 if this is how you’re teaching kids how to drive then your school driving should be shut down. Follow the law 25 mph not 31.

Fantastic experience: great school, awesome people!!!

Fantastic experience: Very good for people school good

Fantastic experience: The instructors here are friendly, calm, and knowledgeable! I had Thara Ros for most of my lessons, and because of him, I have gained more situational awareness and confidence on the road. When student drivers make mistakes, they typically hold onto them in their minds, which causes them to lose focus on the road and increases the chances of another accident. However, Thara Ros taught me to forgive, forget, and learn next time from my mistakes. I am confident that my driving skills will only get better with more practice. In all, I 100% recommend scheduling with him! I passed my driver's test on the FIRST try because they knew how to give feedback without making the student driver feel bad about themselves. Now, I can take those skills to Boston when I resume university in a week! Thank you again, Sim's Driving School :) NOTE: I have looked at the past reviews from years ago on this place, and I was hesitant at first. However, I can say that that was the past, and they have greatly improved. There were no problems scheduling my road test, as they responded swiftly and effectively. Just make sure to use their customer portal to message the school if you have any questions. BOUGHT: Discount Driver Training Package (For student age 18 and Above)

Fantastic experience: Very affordable, WONDERFUL PEOPLE, overall great experience and amazing instructors. I was able to learn so much from every instructor they have. Everything I learned was so helpful and I loved every experience I had from this school. I already have recommended this school to so many people so if your looking for one, give this school a go.

Fantastic experience: My son had a good experience. Thank you Sim.

Fantastic experience: Just 2 classed and passed the test. Sim is an old man so I suggested for young student should be patient with him.

Fantastic experience: Just took my road test today. I passed!! I'd highly recommend SIM's Driving School. Boreth and Monica are great! The school is right in front of the RMV as well which is awesome!

Fantastic experience: Thank you to Sims school, Boreth and Monica! Thank you for all the patience of teaching me how to drive but also for all the support and help on the day of the road test.

Fantastic experience: I don't understand why this Driving School is so low rated here. But I took a 2 hour lesson with them and passed my road test.

Fantastic experience: This school is the best that ever happen to me. I did only one training with Monica and I passed. She is a good driving instructor. Thank you

Negative experience: This is the worst experience i have ever had, the owner of the shop is not a nice person he shouted at people just because he was not able to find a booking time slot in his system, he threatened my friends. Also the women who i believe is the daughter of this man is the worst instructor ever they took money for 1 hour of the practice session but after half hour they said they cannot let people drive more because and when you ask for the money back they say that they have no refund policy. I lowkey think that these guys are in on with the authorities and they fail people on purpose, so they come back and mint more money out of people. 5 out of 5 people that have been here and i know them haven't cleared the road test. Please don't go with these guys, you can get value for the hard earned money that you've paid anywhere else but here. Save yourself some time and money and pick any other decent instructor in the city but not them. If you do choose them make sure they treat you like customers and not like they own the DMV.

Fantastic experience: If you plan to take a road test at Lowell RMV, I recommend to get the Sponsorship Package at Sim’s Driving School. Monica is a very professional, supportive and kind instructor. She promptly grasped my weaknesses and concerns for my driving skills, and gave lots of advice exactly for improvement. Her advice will help me not just for the one time road test, but for the actual road ahead. Moreover, she understood that I was a foreigner and my English was not very good, so she used simple English with clear pronunciation for my understanding. （日本語で補足） 私はRMVサイトから自分でロードテストを予約したのですが、モニカさんが気を利かせて、テスト当日の直前にドライビングレッスンを設定してくれたおかげで、Lowellに行くのが1回で済みました。 また、プライベートレッスンもしっかり60分間（もっと長かったかも）してもらえました。 私は英語にあまり自信がないのですが、予約の電話でも実際の教習でも、モニカさんの英語は分かりやすかったです。 モニカさんに信用があるのか、実際のロードテストは10分かからずに終わりました。

Negative experience: They didn’t even give me the whole lesson section after I learned it. Paid, learned but no

Fantastic experience: I had one road test lesson with Monica before going to the actual one. She was very supportive and patiently taught me to do parallel parking and many more. I’m impressed with this school. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: I Highly recommend this school my Tutor Monica, was truly amazing !! I’ve been taught by one of the best, especially right before the road test we had taken a quick cruise to counter all test inquiries needed for the road test. Which made it less nerve racking! Lesssss gooooooooooo babyyyyyyyy

Negative experience: I have recently gotten my license after taking lessons at Jorge’s so I can finally write a review on this mess of a place. I took about 5 lessons here before eventually going somewhere else. The instructors themselves are ok but it’s not exactly safe to take personal phone calls during road lessons, regardless of how experienced a student is. Also I paid for an hour lesson so give me that whole 60 minutes, not exactly my fault you showed up late for it. The final straw as to why I left the school was when I had an 8am lesson with Boreth and he never showed up. I waited 20 minutes and he didn’t pick up his personal cell phone and no one picked up in the office. I was buying breakfast before class and he called a whole hour and a half after my lesson asking me where I was. I told him he was late and I couldn’t wait for him. He told me to call the office then to reschedule. I called that office three times every day for the next 4 days and no one picked up, doesn’t help either their voicemail box is off. Eventually I left an email through their website and got a response a day later asking me when I was available for a road lesson. I just didn’t care anymore to respond so I called Jorge’s Auto School who gladly took me in after a single phone call. So enjoy that free money from that road lesson I never got!

Fantastic experience: SIM'S Driving School is the Best Driving School. I took Driving Classes and Pass my Road Test whit SIM'S.

Negative experience: Driver never showed up to driving lesson appointment. Called and messages numerous times and did not pick up. Money and time wasted, don’t waste your money here and find better driving schools.

Negative experience: I made an appointment, paid, then had to cancel minutes later. The appointment was weeks away at this point. I called, emailed, messaged, etc to get refunded. No response. It's funny how quickly they are to reply before you pay them, then they disappear. I'm still waiting for my refund....... P.S. I have called. Numerous times. You never answer and your machine doesn't allow us to leave a message. Nice attempt to make yourself look better though. Refund my card

Fantastic experience: He is a very good teacher i got my driving license after i took one review class with him ! I totally recommend this school.

Negative experience: Worst driving ed program in LOWELL MASSACHUSETTS.

Negative experience: SIMs driving school is a scam. They will tell you that is costs $660 to take their classes and get a discount on your insurance but it is a lie. They don't tell you about the $200 fee for the class sessions you have to pay. And then they don't tell you about the $15 fee for the Drivers Ed Certificate. When you confront the owner about his dishonesty he will yell at you and call you an accuser. They never pick up their phones and none of this is explained on the website or on receipts. What you purchase is at this school is unknown.

Negative experience: Not satisfied with them. The instructor arrived late and finished the lesson before one hour. Customers pay for one hour lesson and Sim's instructor didn't even bother to complete one hour lesson. Not a professional behavior.Will not recommend to anyone.

Negative experience: He was angry with me in the first minutes of my driving, and his voice was loud. I felt disappointed and decided not to continue with them.

Negative experience: Prepaid $150 in advance, first 2 classes were cancelled last minute, and third class driver no showed. Called to ask for a refund and was called stupid by Mr.Sim (the owner himself). Save your money and time go with another school. I recommend George's Auto School...

Negative experience: Had a road lesson at 8 they never showed up Keep ya money!!

Fantastic experience: I just got my license today because of Mr Sim. He was very patient with me and worked with my schedule. They are the best I’ve taken lessons from other places in Lowell and tbh they were not as caring an nurturing they seemed like they just wanted my money. If you want you license take at least 3 lessons a week with Mr Sim. He is the best thank you soooo much!!!!

Negative experience: What a waste of money!

Fantastic experience: Last minute I didn’t have a vehicle for my road test and Sim was there to save the day when I called him the morning of. He took me for a quick lesson ahead of time and I genuinely thank him because without him I wouldn’t have my license.

Fantastic experience: បង្រៀន​បានល្អ​ ច្បាស់លាស់​ សូមថ្លែងអំណរអរគុណដល់សាលាបង្រៀនបេីកបរ​ (តាសុីម​)​ ដែលបានផ្លាស់ប្តូរជីវិតខ្ញុំអោយបានប្រសេីរឡេីង​ សុវត្ថិភាព​ជាចំបង​ ខ្ញុំជឿជាក់​លេីសាលាបង្រៀន​ (តាសុីម)​

Fantastic experience: With just 2 hours of lesson, I passed the test with ease. I wholeheartedly thank Mr. Benjamin Davis for boosting my confidence and always believing in me! Definitely would recommend to a friend!

Negative experience: They are so unreliable they scheduled an appointment with me at 6:00 pm no body showed up at all

Negative experience: MY experience with these people hasn't been a good one . They're very unprofessional. Rarely can you get someone on the phone. You have to physically go there to get anywhere.

Fantastic experience: Thank you mr sim. You are the best.

Fantastic experience: Good school to learn and take your test with

Fantastic experience: Everyone is amazing!! Thanks especially to Mr. Sim and Mr. Davis for the best lessons! And thanks for sponsoring my drivers test

Fantastic experience: I really appreciate your service; the instructors were polite and very professional. Thanks

Fantastic experience: Honestly was a really good experience. The instructor was a good and cool teacher who helped me learn and improve on driving and he really calmed my nerves for the road test! I can’t thank them enough

Fantastic experience: Cleared the test on first trial with the help of Benjamin. Great instructor!!

Negative experience: To begin with, giving a 1 star to this driving school is an insult to other companies having 1 star. We took his classes and booked him to be a sponsor for our road test. He was unbelievable rude during the classes but still we took it helplessly as we already paid upfront. On the day of examination, he was literally responsible for us to fail. Examiner was trying to open the door of this old car and was having trouble, my wife bent over to open the door with leg firmly on the break, he jumped from the back seat, came to the front almost near the rear view mirror and started scolding my wife " What are you doing, what are you doing do not open the door, the examiner completely lost impression and my wife got soo nervous that she did few errors. Even if he felt we did not keep leg on the break he could have nicely said from the back don't open the door. I strongly suggest no one should ever take classes from him.

Fantastic experience: This driving school is awesome! Within 12 days I was confident in my ability to drive. Mr Davis is the best instructor. You can tell that it is more than just a paycheck to him. He loves to build your confidence and see you succeed. He is personable and makes your lessons enjoyable. I would absolutely recommend this school!

Positive experience: Easy to schedule classes and availability is high.

Fantastic experience: We had a great experience here. They were kind enough to accomodate us at the last minute. And the instructor was fantastic.

Fantastic experience: Thanks Mr. P!! Punctual, great instructors/sponsors if needed

Negative experience: I wish I could rate this less then 1 star. It took them a month to get me a road test didn't tell me what to practice for. And if you didn't do any classes with them you basically automatically fail. The driving examiner from the rmv is a total witch. And asked me if I did any driving classes with Mr sim. Which I'm pretty sure is irrelevant. Just another way to screw ppl over and take their money.

Fantastic experience: Best driving school Ever. They know how to send the message and they do their beat to make you feel comfortable and be satisfied. I took only couple classes with them they showed every little thing and I passed the test. Thanks to them. Very professional.

Fantastic experience: Sim's driving school is the best, i have passed my road test . Good job

Negative experience: Drivers are very rude. You pay $50 for a one hour driving lesson, but you end up driving for like 30 mins...!?! I don’t know why I decided to use them as a sponsor for my road test, but I Paid $99.00, only to wait TWO! plus hours for the instructor, because they were late, and that doesn’t even include the waiting for your turn with 10 other people!, And apparently that $99 doesn’t cover the road test fee of $35! I didn’t pass the first time around so when I tried to reschedule one through the rmv the second time , I couldn’t schedule a road test until I paid that $35...which I thought was taken care of. They also never pick up their phones, I gotta call like 3 times a day every like 3 hours to get someone to pick up the damn phone.

Fantastic experience: I had two friendly driving instructors who prepared me well for the road test. The school is directly next to the RMV which makes it great to practice near the streets where the road test will take place.

Negative experience: They do not pick up any of the numbers posted from online... most definitely unprofessional. I would not recommend sims to anyone i know.

Negative experience: There operational side of there buisness is a mess. They charged my account without authorization 6 days AFTER I had made a payment for my son's road test. So PLEASE don't pay with credit/debit at this establishment.

Negative experience: Sim's driving school is really suck. I would like to rate zero start if it's possible. Never ask it to schedule your load test. Their staffs changed my load test date again and again, even there was only three days left, and then schedule my the busiest day to take test. More terrible thing was I couldn't change the schedule, couldn't refund. If you said you were not prepared, they would schedule one more driving practice, and then disappeared at that day. Even you called to the driving school no one would answer. In other words, they only care about how to make you take test as soon as possible and then earn money from next victim, but not care about your personal schedule and whether you are prepared, because you have signed you can't refund. They never send emails and messages although you ask, so you have no evidence about their any words. If you have plenty of free time to waste on clarifying which day is you road test day, or you want to taste the experience which argues with them why they just say "okay" but not follow their promise, so be it. Good luck.

Fantastic experience: Hello Guys, I would highly recommend you Sim's driving school if you have immediate emergency for sponsorship. They are the best person to hire for quick response and right person. The guy there explains you very well whatever you need to know for road test besides your actual driving expertise which of course you will need for any road test anywhere in world. They have kind of old cars but it is positive for road test as their cars are set up according to the RMV vehicle requirements.. So it is good!!! All the Best to all!!!

Negative experience: HORRIBLE DRIVING SCHOOL!!!! The instructor is very rude and the service is very unprofessional.

Negative experience: THEY should close this place down. i had a schedue road test at november took a day off from my job and a pay this school one month before i went there 800 clock to do my driving lesson nobody was there they show up 845 and my road test was 900 . they told me i dint pay and i never had my driving lesson and my road tea was cancel because they are suppose be my sponsor and they never show up RMV .

Negative experience: Save your money. Today was my last road lesson. I waited until I had completed my last road lesson to post this review. Listen to the reviews posted about this school and other schools The first lesson I had a nice teacher, Mr. En. The next the guy swore abd yelled at me. No one should swear and yell at you, Mr. Davis. He ended up being chill after he saw that I would not be having any of it. He gives great instructions though. I then had my first teacher again and he held the steering wheel the whole time. At this point I had been driving for a while and was getting good. I was only in the car to press on the acceleration pedal and to spit out commands to. I gave up with that and made sure that I would not have him anymore. I then had the owner's son, I'm assuming and he was good. My turns got better because of his instruction. No swearing and no holding the wheel the whole time. Then I had the owner as my teacher for my last lesson. He was a few minutes late. He acted as if this was my first time on the road. I'm not saying that I am a professional but you will NEVER learn if you don't do things by yourself and are allowed to make mistakes. This guy took me to roads I had never been on before and expected me to know where everything was. When I asked him if he could let me drive, because he kept on pressing on the brakes and turning the wheel, he said that he wouldn't be doing that if he thought he knew that I could drive. When he went to pick up his next student, I decided to walk home. I had wanted to stop the car after he made that comment. The first teacher came a little late for road lessons. The second teacher came 5 minutes early and ended 15 minutes early. I had a word with him and he ended 5 minutes early. The rest were 5-8 minutes early. All the teachers contradict each other. Don't go here for your road lessons. Their website is a lie "treating you with the respect you deserve". Thing is when someone tells you that you don't know how to drive, you will not know how to drive. I highly suggest that you find another school that does not have bad reviews. I ignored the reviews here and I'm paying for it, literally.

Negative experience: Worst place to go! I did the road test sponsor and it was a waste of $99. Their suppose to go everything over with you 30 mins or so before the test and failed to do so. I waited 4 hours just for the road test.

Negative experience: Couldn't even start the course off right. This place is horrible in service and looks. I applied for the accelerated driver's ed and what do I get when coming to the first day of class on time? Everything canceled for the whole week. Not even a notice in advance. Those ladies in the front for service only care about taking your money for the school. It makes me sick that I still have to attend next week to learn how to drive property. These other reviews that criticize this school are on point. I would give a 0 instead of a 1.

Negative experience: If I could give this place a 0, I would. I agree with what the only other reviewer wrote. The employees there are exceedingly rude and dismissive. They don't respect the customer whatsoever. I believe this place has only one goal in mind: to take people's money. After I canceled a road test sponsor service, I was told I would get a refund. It has been over a month and I have called the place over ten times, I have lost count. Every time they have promised to take the steps to refund me, but they don't do anything about it. I haven't gotten anything in the mail. It has gotten to the point where I am contemplating legal action. More than anything, it has been a terrible, frustrating experience trying to get these people to act in a professional manner. A huge waste of time and money.