SP DRIVING ACADEMY

Information about SP DRIVING ACADEMY
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-18h
- tuesday: 9h-18h
- wednesday: 9h-18h
- thursday: 9h-18h
- friday: 9h-18h
- saturday: 10h-16h
At our newly opened branch office located in Beltsville MD, SP Driving Academy is a driving school dedicated to equipping individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills for safe and confident driving. Their MVA-certified instructors guide students through various programs, including the 36-hour Driver's Education Program, the 3-hour Driver's Improvement Program, and the 3-hour Drug and Alcohol Program, ensuring a well-rounded learning experience.
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about SP DRIVING ACADEMY:
SP Driving Academy is dedicated to providing an exceptional driving education experience. Many students have praised the academy for its knowledgeable and friendly instructors, particularly highlighting the remarkable teaching style of Ms. Shahida Ahmed. Her ability to blend humor with effective teaching methods has made the classroom experience enjoyable, making students feel comfortable and engaged.
Positive feedback often mentions:
- Excellent teaching staff, with Ms. Shahida consistently receiving recognition for her patience, understanding, and clear instructions.
- Informative and engaging classes that help students feel more confident behind the wheel.
- Staff members who offer valuable tips to help students pass their driving tests.
- Great customer service when students are in contact with the right staff.
However, several users have expressed concerns over issues such as:
- Messy scheduling and delays in booking driving sessions, leading to frustration for some students.
- Poor customer service experiences, particularly with response times and follow-ups on paperwork.
- Discrepancies in class quality and instructor performance.
While there are challenges reported by some students, the positive experiences shared by many demonstrate the academy's commitment to fostering a constructive learning environment. Overall, SP Driving Academy remains a popular choice for students looking to learn how to drive effectively, especially with the encouragement and support of instructors like Ms. Shahida.
SP DRIVING ACADEMY: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Very nice and kind, was able to pass easily.
Negative experience: ❌don’t waste you time: Discrimination, messy scheduling, instructor no call no show. Confirmation does count. Trash
Fantastic experience: "I had the pleasure of working with Chelsea at this driving school and she was fantastic! She directed me through the process and made sure I understood everything I needed to know. She was patient, knowledgeable, and made the entire experience a breeze. I highly recommend this school, especially if you have the chance to work with Chelsea!"
Fantastic experience: Mr. David’s explained backing in so great! I got it in one go and feel like I am ready to take my test and Ace it! Thank you
Negative experience: The classroom part is okay but it took my daughter two months to get one driving session scheduled. If it takes that long to get driving hours scheduled then they need to enroll fewer students. I used to recommend them, but not any longer. Update: It has been over a week since my daughter finally finished her 6 driving hours with the instructor (3 months after taking the class) and they still have not sent her paperwork to the MVA. They told us it would take 3 days. They hardly ever answer their phone and when they do, they always say someone will have to call you back. No one ever does. Worst customer service ever! I would give zero stars if I could.
Fantastic experience: Driver instructors are cool and give good tips in order to pass the mva test.
Fantastic experience: Very informative!!!
Fantastic experience: Great service excellent teaching staff definitely recommended
Fantastic experience: They were great helped me with everything step by step
Negative experience: I booked and paid a deposit for the extra Behring the wheels package they had and it took 2 months to get a hold of someone to actually book my driving session. I kept getting someone telling me that someone would contact me but I had to keep calling them myself. I never got a receipt for my deposit because the person who booked me said there was something wrong with his email system. It was just a very unprofessional experience and honestly a waste of my time. 2 stars because someone TRIED to help me at the last minute but it was too late I was over it.
Negative experience: I enrolled in this school (Laurel location)thinking that I was going to be getting the service that I paid for. Boy, was I wrong. The class was wack. The instructor could barely be understood, and when I would ask him to repeat what he said he would get an attitude and act like it was MY fault that I didn't speak his language. He was all over the place. He even fell asleep once. He also dismissed the class LONG before it was time. I attended the class TWICE and asked for my money back. I got the run around for 2 months and then I was told that the money wasn't even in America. They had sent it to where they were from. It took forever to get it back. My advice, DON'T give this school your money. They don't care about you passing as long as they get paid. They just don't care.
Negative experience: It took me months to schedule my behind the wheel hours. On my second appointment it was double booked and I had to come back a separate time. One of my instructors was also very rude.
Fantastic experience: Ms. Z did a really good teaching everything went well thank you
Thanks Hunty1
Fantastic experience: This is a really great place to come and learn about driving I had a really great 2week class with Driving Instructor Shahida Ahmed and I love this class I will love to come back and do my 6hours with her
Fantastic experience: Ms. Shahida was an amazing teacher. I enjoyed every minute of class. The two weeks went by very fast and she was very helpful with any problem that crossed my way. I would highly recommend SP Driving Academy.
Fantastic experience: Good class ms shahida is a good teacher
Fantastic experience: This driving school is very helpful my teacher ms. Shahida was very nice and understanding helped me a lot and I enjoyed the class and recommend it to others.
Fantastic experience: Ms. Shahida made sure i had all the information to pass the class and taught about the driver's test too.
Fantastic experience: This school is very interesting because thanks to Shahida Ahmed, I now know what it means to be a good driver. I also understand a lot on this course as a way to become a better driver.
Fantastic experience: More confident after taking the two week course with Mrs. Shahida.
Positive experience: Shahida Ahmed is a saint. Her teaching is impeccable, she made me feel so comfortable I think I’m going to try out for nascar. The school on the other hand was an absolute headache to deal with. Nobody knew anything, they cancelled 2 of my appointments without notification, the list goes on. But that’s where Shahida saves the day and makes everything go smoother
Fantastic experience: Mrs.Shahida was a very good instructor. She taught and gave the understanding that I needed especially in order to understand the course. She was energetic and very welcoming.
Fantastic experience: Very interesting helpful class
Fantastic experience: Is a good place to be honestly, the teachers are awesome
Fantastic experience: I had Ms. Shahida Ahmed as my driving instructor and there was never a day in class that I wouldn’t end up in a fit of laughter. Ma. Shahida combines humor and education in the best way which helps to alleviate the monotony behind learning Maryland’s rules of the road. She is also able to intertwine her personal experiences within the lesson—an attribute in which I greatly benefitted from. I was enthusiastic to come to class, even after a tiring day at school. Thanks to SP Driving Academy and, especially, Ms. Shahida, I am now able to recall the most arbitrary of driving facts. Thanks Ms. Shahida!
Fantastic experience: Shahida was my driving instructor and she was wonderful. I learned a lot and she made class interesting. She's hilarious.
Fantastic experience: It was a nice class. It covered everything it was supposed to, especially when given time behind the wheel. My teacher, Ms. Shahida helped me significantly with gaining confidence and reinforcing the rules of the road.
Fantastic experience: Mrs. Shahida Ahmed is amazing fun and an interesting teacher, her class is fun. I really enjoyed my two weeks with her.
Fantastic experience: Ms. Shahida is a really good instructor. She took her time and made things clear when teaching. She always liked to helped me and other students understand things. She was patience and kind. I’m looking forward to doing the Behind the Wheel Training with her.
Fantastic experience: Ms. Ahmed was a great driving instructor. I would recommend her for anyone looking to improve their overall driving skills. She helped me on my parking driving and confidence of the road. I’m Grateful.
Fantastic experience: Ms.Gina is the best driver instructor here . She pays attention to details about every topic. She funny and she be keeping everybody alive . I don’t know about any other instructors. But choose her .
Fantastic experience: Mrs. Shahida Ahmed is a very excellent teacher. She is very patient with your driving skill, and takes time to perfect your skills for the driving test. Gives very helpful hints on how to perfect skills.
Fantastic experience: An awsome place to be.with good teachers. BJ was awsome in class and then Shahida Ahmed was my behind the wheel teacher. She was very patient, loving and very simple. She is a perfect fit for what she is doing..Thanks for the class qm a good driver now.
Negative experience: One of the worst driving school ...i wouldn’t recommend you to visit this place
Negative experience: I had Such a bad experience going here . The are not organized and the are so rude ... the made you wait to long and always losses your documents.. the girl there is so rude ..Please don’t come to this driving school..please don’t...please do not..you will regret
Fantastic experience: Best ever I think everyone in PG county should go there
Fantastic experience: Very good driving school. Very attentive to detail and super cautious. I'd advise first timers to this school. God bless Sp Driving school
Negative experience: Choosing SP driving academy was the worst decision I made this year. I attended Mr. Davis class in the Laurel center. He seemed more interested in watching/showing gory YouTube videos that had no correlation to the lesson of the day. He often slept in class, and got real upset when I’d challenge his lazy attitude to the program. I couldn’t wait for the program to end, it was an absolute waste of my time & money. It was hell scheduling my ‘behind the wheel lesson’, no instructor was available at the Laurel center. Both lesson fell short of my expectation and I did not get my money’s worth. Needless to say I failed the driving test. The school isn’t passionate about helping you pass your driving test, all they care about is your money. If you are considering choosing SP driving school- take my advise and go ELSEWHERE.
Fantastic experience: The best classes I have attended,the place is clean and conducive.Mr Bolaji is funny and a great instructor.I had a good experience.thank you.
Fantastic experience: Ms.shahida is a wonderful teacher , she takes her time when she instructing the class & she will do anything out of her character to help the students with their work & I really enjoy my class because she makes it easier & better for the students
Negative experience: Hello PAYPAL, I paid $350 for 36 hours of MVA Certified Training for my drivers liscense. The classes were supposed to start on August 13, for the first two days of classes Mr. Leonard Davis and Miss Z Bello made us watch YouTube videos, that we’re not instructional, they were YouTube video such as “Canada’s worst driver” which were 45 minute clips. I expressed my discomfort, and was told that things will be better. On day three when I entered the classroom, I had a new driver instructor Home could not answer any of my questions, and got agitated and Verbally abusive when I asked questions. I then went and express my discomfort to Leonard Davis and requesting a refund which is when he decided that on the following day he would take me to a different location for a different class (Driver improvement— even though i paid for driver education) for that day. He also asked me to be nice to Mr. Bolaji (the instructor) because he was still NEW and in training. I expressed my discomfort about the fact that I am paying for driver education and they wanted to take me to driver improvement class, to which then Mr. Leonard Davis says “$350 must be a lot to you because you keep on talking about it“ which i felt was rude and inconsiderate ESPECIALLY because I am the paying customer. And that was discrimination against me due to my financial situation which is why I than proceeded to ask for a refund again which is when Zee Bello told me I needed to wait for her to visit the location in Lanham to start my process for a refund. I called her 6 hours later and she told me she had not needed to leave to process my refund but she hoped I would just “calm down and deal with the class for the remaining time” I told her I couldn’t and I wished for the refund process to start, she asked me to visit the Laurel office again to sign paperwork for the process to start for my refund. On the evening when i went to the office, Zee wasn’t there, she had been emailing and whatsapping the other office worker my paperwork. Mr Leonard Davis had been at the location and he continually yelled and screamed at me, saying very rude things and that he “bent over backwards” to help me, referring to taking me to Driver Improvement class, or referencing the idea that he would cut my class by 6 hours so i could take my driving test on time. Overall, I requested my refund in writing to their office by August 20th and they hadn’t done anything which is why I than contacted paypal.
Fantastic experience: Ms.Shahida is a very excellent teacher that helps and listens to your questions. She is very helpful and funny, And a fun teacher to be around. I really enjoyed my two week classes with her.
Fantastic experience: Ms. Shahida was a very great instructor, very helpful and always on time and I enjoyed her class
Fantastic experience: Ms. Shahida and Mr. Davis are wonderful instructors. I enjoyed my 2 week class experience and I higly recommend attending SP Driving Academy.
Fantastic experience: Ms. Shahida is an amazing instructor! She teaches the class very well and makes sure if you understand what is being taught!
Fantastic experience: Super helpful and easy to understand!
Fantastic experience: Good driving school!! Mrs.Shahida Ahmed did a great job
Fantastic experience: Ms.Shahida is a great instructor, she is funny and makes sure everyone knows what is taught.
Fantastic experience: Ms. Shahida is a wonderful an awesome teacher
Fantastic experience: Ms. Shahida is an excellent and fun teacher. I recommend you to come and request to be in her class.
Fantastic experience: Very nice and great school in laurel. The instructor that thought me MR Davis is really specialized in this. He thought me a lot of things I never knew . highly satisfying and recommend this driving school to every one. Thanks SP driving academy
Fantastic experience: Best driving school, made sure I pass my road test!
Fantastic experience: This is is the best school in laurel and ms.Shahida is interesting and she always helps us when we need it. Also she teaches us the proper way to drive and makes sure we know everything we’re supposed to do and not do behind the wheel, and she’s very Friendly and kind and make everyone happy to come to class. Also she asks about how u are and makes sure your ok and not stressed.
Fantastic experience: Easy to understand the class. Ms. Shahida makes the class less boring. Best school in Laurel.
Fantastic experience:
Fantastic experience: Ms. Shahida is the absolute best, she helped me in the short amount of time I had to complete driving school before my permit expired. If you are looking for a friendly staff and great compassionate people go to SP driving school!
Fantastic experience: Best school in laurel!
Fantastic experience: Best driving school in Laurel, MD. Shahida was an amamzing instructor and had the flexibility to pick me up from my apartment and i appreciated
Fantastic experience: Best doing school in Laurel
Fantastic experience: I love this school it taught me so much Ms.Gina Is Nice And Fun And outgoing.
Fantastic experience: Very easy to understand the driving material and ms. Shahida is very chill and awesome i like this school.
Fantastic experience: I took the class with Ms. Shahida Ahmed and she is an amazing instructor! She taught me very well and gives good feedback!
Fantastic experience: The instructor Shahida is a great person very nice and fun, She’s a great person to have as an Instructor! I highly recommend this driving school!
Fantastic experience: Ms. Shahida is an awesome instructor ❤️
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