Victor Manning Driving School

Positive experience: We had an unfortunate encounter with one of the driving instructors (Jeff, Westbank campus) who was incredibly rude to the students and parents alike. I spoke with several other parents in our session who all had a similar experience with this same person. He screamed and belittled everyone I witnessed him interact with. I contacted the school about his behavior and they forced him to call me to apologize. His apology was just as rude and belittling as the behavior he was apologizing for! On the whole, they are one of very few options for driving school. They deliver exactly what they advertise. Their price is in line with other places in the area.

Fantastic experience: Not sure what’s with all the negative reviews but the receptionist and my driving instructor were very friendly and supportive. I finally decided (even as an adult who hasn’t drove in over 3 years) to get my license due to my permit expiring in a few months but after many attempts I finally got my license. Though drivers in manhattan are nuts‍, my instructor kept my confidence and I’m so grateful I choose them for my driving skills test. The whole process was very quick and easy, I couldn’t be more happier with my experience. Thank you!

Negative experience: This owner is a scam artist.. I have several friends that have been scammed by him online. Be careful because he definitely not think twice about lying to you

Negative experience: The driving school that is supposed to teach teenagers the rules of the road and how to drive is located with businesses that cell CBD , THC, and Kratom (which has opioid effects and is addictive, I had to look it up) products in the smoke shop right next door.The parking lot is filthy. My kids did not feel safe while they were there. The instructor, a woman at night, did not even go through all of the book she stopped on chapter 5 and then they were on there own for the rest of the book. My kids both said that they had a hard time concentrating while they were testing because the teacher kept yelling at kids in the class the whole time. I really expected for the people at the driving school to be a whole lot more professional and teach my kids what they needed to learn for the money that I paid. It seems that they are happy to take money from people, and its not cheap, but they are not teaching the kids what they need to know before they test and I also expect for my kids to have peace and quiet while they are testing. I do NOT recommend this school for any kids, you would be better off going somewhere else.

Negative experience: Called multiple times to make an appointment, nobody picked up. When they finally picked up, the lady was very rude.

Fantastic experience: My son received excellent training at the WB location. He also enjoyed it.

Negative experience: Just stationed from Virginia and didn’t know anything and my wife had to get a license. The lady at the front desk was just rude , nasty and disrespectful.

Fantastic experience: We were very pleased with the management. Jeff and Waveland were super friendly, kind, and knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Logan, undeniably the Wisest Southern Man I’ve met to this day. No Cap.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Logan is so smart, handsome, and intelligent. He’s the best instructor ever. No kizzy on God.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Logan is a great teacher and helped me learn the right to become a better driver. This will be useful for the rest of my life.

Fantastic experience: Good instructors. Very thorough. My son enjoyed it and learned alot of skills to make him a good driver. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: It was a good experience , I learned a lot and it was fun

Fantastic experience: Good services.

Fantastic experience: I had an excellent experience at victor manning Freddy was my teacher and he did such an amazing job at teaching he taught be things that I will use my entire life of driving

Fantastic experience: FREDDI IS AMAZING AND THE BEST TEACHER EVER

Fantastic experience: Mr. freddi is the best! very respectful and develops a real connection with people who are taking the class

Negative experience: Una escuela que discrimina a los latinos, mi esposa recibió el peor de los tratos. Una de las "docentes" ridiculiza por ser latino, también lo hizo con algunas personas Asiáticas. Tono burlón y grosero, no recibía cosas en la mano (a otro si ) miraba con asco. La situación fue evidente para todos en el aula. No poseen ningún método pedagógico, es una verdadera lastima. Que exista este sitio con esta tutora. Que vergüenza. Por cierto. Mi esposa pasó el exámen, así que este no es un mensaje de resentimiento.

Negative experience: Mr freddi was amazing I recommend him a lot he is a 5 star for sure but that is the only good thing about this school mr jeff is very rude from my experience and Unprofessional

Negative experience: I already have my license. I signed up for a one hour driving practice and needed to reschedule it, and they were unable to give me a new time slot within the last six months or give me a refund. I suggest you go to other driving schools in New Orleans.

Positive experience: My experience with Victor Manning has been pretty great! I had Mr. Freddi (100% recommend) he is an amazing driving instructor! He put me at ease the whole time by cracking hilarious jokes. His teaching method is extremely effective through repetition as well as thorough instructions. He definitely has juice like Bishop (: (he told me to say that)

Negative experience: Mr. Freddi was a great instructor and was very good with working with my son, However, Jeff Haydel is clearly just a rude and ugly person. I have had two interactions with him and both left me very frustrated. Do not allow this man to belittle and degrade your kids. He does not know how to communicate and should not be in this position. This environment is 95% minors and he should not talk to kids the way he does. Run from the westbank location as fast as you can! I still cant believe I am paying to have my child treated like this! Highly suggest going somewhere else!

Fantastic experience: They made everything so easy. They are professional and courteous! Pricing is very fair!!!

Negative experience: They never answer the phone, I have tried for the past three days to schedule a road skills test. Don't bother wastong time with this location just go to the one at metairie.

Fantastic experience: Ever since my son went there he has learned a lot, he said Mr. Freddy was teaching him a lot..

Negative experience: Everyone there was amazing except for the lady with the colorful hair. She locked a boy outside the class when he was having an allergic reaction because she thought he was trying to skip. She didn't let him back in until his mother came and all he did when he got back was grab his bag and leave. He wasn't allowed back in the class because of her and they wasted their money. But other than her it was an okay school

Negative experience: This is my first public review ever, and I want to speak my mind. I had an easy time learning in class and doing the on the road practice (shoutout Mr. Andrew). Despite this, my road skills test ruined the whole experience. First of all, I scheduled it for 11:15, and I ended up starting the test at around 1:05. The “3rd Party” instructor I was paired with for the last test worked for Victor Manning as well. He was extremely rude to me when I explained certain things to him and kept that attitude even when everything was complete and I handed him the keys. I passed the test and was still treated like I single-handedly caused every car accident ever. I am quite shy and don’t argue with strangers, so it was odd that he was the only angry. Some extremely rude and aggressive people work here and are hard to deal with if you are new to this (as most people are).

Fantastic experience: If you end up attending please ask for Mr. Freddi. He is a great instructor all around !

Negative experience: VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!!&& RUDE !staff is very rude ,this place needs to be shut down or get new staff !The lady at the Front desk is SO UNPROFESSIONAL ITS CRAZY how they are still open !

Positive experience: The driving school was quick, easy and slightly effective. I got everything I needed taken care of and most of the instructors were good and nice. Except the older black lady I can’t remember her name she is very mean, yells a lot. Not a good instructor. I knew how to drive a little before I went in but she back tracked me and almost caused us an accident. I think if they get rid of her it would be a perfectly nice driving school Please please please believe these comments about her making people cry, because it happened to me. All of the other instructors are extremely cool and straightforward. But I was unfortunate to get her one day

Fantastic experience: my experience was amazing and i owe ALL of that to mr.freddi, he definitely makes a connection w the students and he just has an amazing way of teaching that helps any student understand. i definitely recommend him because he is the sweetest and an absolutely amazing teacher.

Negative experience: staff are horrible, especially ms. eirnistene. she talked during the whole dmv test and she just plain rude. she doesn’t answer any questions. she called kids out of there names.

Fantastic experience: My experience at Victor Manning was amazing and I owe that to Mr.Freedi. He teaches very throughly and gives the best repetition in class to make sure you understand. & he’s the only person I could speak well about

Negative experience: If you want to learn how to drive, either find a different driving school or go to the Metairie location and ask for Freddie. I know it’s far if you live on the Westbank but it’s worth the drive. Like other reviews have mentioned, my instructor the first day yelled at me for the entire four hours while giving no real guidance or instruction. I held back tears the entire time and broke down when I got home, believing that I would never learn how to drive. Thankfully on the second day I had a someone from the Metairie location as my instructor; he helped me manage my fears of driving and actually showed me how to improve. I went from being afraid to make a simple turn to driving on the interstate. This office is extremely unprofessional and rude even to their own staff. My biggest regret is not checking the reviews more carefully before signing up; it’s the Metairie location that has good reviews, so go there and ask for Freddie.

Positive experience: So far the experience has been interesting. Grand daughters haven't driven yet

Negative experience: Miss Ernestine is a horrible teacher and driving instructor, all she did was yell at me and broke me down, I literally cried as I walked back into my house after driving with her.

Fantastic experience: Jeff was great with my daughter. He put her at ease while in driving school as well as her road test. I would definitely recommend!

Negative experience: I took the class a few years back Jeff was really cool and a good teacher but then for my driving instructor I had some lady named Einstein or something idk she was terrible though disrespectful no manners yelled every second was late every single time 30- 1 hour late she’s horrible I don’t understand how she still works there or hasn’t gotten fired from all the comments on her and my experience with her if your there avoid her at all cost I wouldn’t recommend nobody to her if I was able to give her 0 stars I would

Negative experience: Children should not have to eat lunch outside and bathrooms need to be cleaned.

Fantastic experience: Very Nice & Professional Service

Negative experience: Ms. Ernestine is a horrible driving instructor. First she comes to work with all the colors in her head and I think that is totally unprofessional. She is so rude literally YELLED and SCREAMED at me for stoping a little early at a stop sign. She kept pressing the brakes when I was literally going 35 mph. Very horrible experience, she even made me cry. Horrible with teaching kids. This isn’t the job for her. Please avoid her at all costs. Hope she gets fired. She gave me a 79 because of how bad I was doing due to her YELLING in my ear while i’m trying to focus on the road. Such a horrific experience, hated every minute of it. Victor Manning would’ve been a five star experience if it wasn’t for her, she is absolutely a horrible human being.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with the Westbank location. The teaching techniques and styles are impeccable. Jeff really worked with my schedule for behind the wheel driving. Daphne’s teaching skills are based on proven techniques and effective recall methods.

Negative experience: For those who said that their child was crying in car, eating, drinking, yelling, grabbing the wheel while in the passenger seat. Her name is Mrs. Ernestine, she has purple/blue hair. When I had her I didn’t cry but I almost did.... I kept ignoring her because I knew she wasn’t a good teacher when she yelled at me on my first day for stopping a few inches before the stop sign. She kept yelling at me to accelerate, slammed the brakes multiple times when I was trying to drive or turning. She is the worse teacher I’ve ever had, how can someone be that horrible with students. The girl who drove after me cried in the first three minutes of being in the car, my friend had her on his first day and he cried because of her to. She should get fired with all these complaints. Go to a different driving school or avoid having her at all cost

Negative experience: Instructor made my daughter cried yelling at her inappropriate question and insults bad direction or no direction eating drinking horrible

Positive experience: Lady with purple hair is very rude. She made my daughter cry and worst of all she kept yelling at her while she was crying. Did not teach her anything.While she was on road with her she was checking her email and keep eating and drinking. Keep distracting her and yelling all the way back home. But on the other hand other instructors were nice they passed my child. Finally she got her License.

Positive experience: I failed the Written test the first time now I have to take a second time next week. It’s free the second time and I really don’t want to spend 20 bucks every other time. I got a 72.5 the first time to me that’s still passing

Fantastic experience: The instructors were amazing, and they were patient with me while doing the driving portion of the class. 10/10 would recommend to people trying to get their license

Negative experience: The lady with my daughter yesterday was rude and not professional. Kept yelling, touched wheel making my daughter turn while she sat on passenger seat. Not teaching, just yelling all time while my daughter with her. Terrible instructor.

Fantastic experience: Daphne was a great teacher! Loved the class. Recommended!

Fantastic experience: Ms. Daphne was the best teacher. And i passed the written part on the first try with a 95. She makes sure u know the material before she tests you.

Fantastic experience: Katrina was the best!!! Very professional! She helped get the job done sooner than later!

Fantastic experience: Was a good experience. Met nice people and the instructors were great

Fantastic experience: The teacher was nice and the people were nice it's a little pricey but worth it and 2days class time and 8 hrs driving I took the adult class and it was a breeze. 2 weeks later I had my license.

Negative experience: These people are running a scam. If you’re 18+, try and find another place. These people lack professionalism. First off, the receptionist is really rude. And then, the class is so poor and boring. Nothing really goes on. Then (depending on when you sign up) you have to wait a whole month to even drive! After that you wait until the test just to be yelled at by the person giving you the test for stupid stuff. Worst $400 spent. I wish I could get my money back. Wish I could rate it negative stars. Save your money people and go elsewhere.

Negative experience: The lady witht the jehri curl is rude, unprofessional and impolite. I will not have anymore dealings with this school.

Fantastic experience: This driving school is literally the best there is. The way they run the business it is extremely professional. my driving experience was great also.

Fantastic experience: They are very good my instructor was real good he talk to me while driving and let me get very comfortable while driving thanks to mr darrell all the way thanks so much he just dont know how much he help me thanks victor manning driving school your the best

Fantastic experience: Had an excellent experience with super helpful and friendly instructors and front desk manager on Eastbank location.

Positive experience: My son said it was good. He was also excited just to get his license.

Negative experience: Some instructors are very kind while others (specifically the lady with blue hair) can be extremely rude and become the true distraction while driving. Insults you mid-course which diminishes morale and results mental impairment which restricts one's ability to focus on the road. People like this make me wonder why do they not find other careers to learn to avoid making paying customers so misrable during an experience that should be both educational and fun.

Fantastic experience: Learned well.

Negative experience: Very disappointed in this driving school. They do take take the kids over the GNO or Huey bridges my child drove one instructor to get coffee and another instructor to pick up cigarettes. Conversation was very inappropriate for instructors while teaching my child to drive. This is what I paid for???

Negative experience: I ask a question about the class and Smh, just rude