Drive My Way Driver Education

811 S Garfield Ave, 49686, Traverse City
Drive My Way Driver Education
811 S Garfield Ave
49686, Traverse City
+1231-492-6612

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 10h-16h
  • tuesday: (closed)
  • wednesday: (closed)
  • thursday: 10h-16h
  • friday: 10h-15h
  • saturday: (closed)

At Drive My Way Driver Education we offer a fun and engaging atmosphere for any skill level of driving! We offer classes and private lessons! **We do not offer the third party road skills test.**

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Drive My Way Driver Education:

Drive My Way Driver Education is a premier driving school located in Northern Michigan, known for its exceptional instructors and supportive learning environment. Parents and students alike have praised the program for its:

  • Engaging Instructors: The team, including Ashley, Mark, and Brad, is noted for their calm demeanor, thorough teaching, and ability to connect with students, making the learning experience enjoyable and less intimidating.
  • High-Quality Instruction: Students receive a rigorous curriculum with detailed instructions, helping them build confidence and driving skills effectively, with many praising their smooth transition from nervous beginners to confident drivers.
  • Individualized Attention: Instructors provide valuable feedback after each lesson, allowing parents to support their children’s learning at home, enhancing the overall education process.
  • Positive Learning Environment: Many reviews highlight the relaxed atmosphere during lessons, which helps students feel comfortable as they take to the road for the first time.
  • Excellent Communication: The school maintains strong communication with parents, keeping them informed about their child's progress and any scheduling changes, even in challenging circumstances like COVID-19.

While a few users experienced delays in communication regarding adult lessons, the overwhelming feedback remains positive, with many recommending Drive My Way as the best option for driver education. Whether you're looking to train a teen or an adult driver, Drive My Way promises a fun, effective, and supportive driving education experience.

Drive My Way Driver Education: Reviews

4.9/5 (46 Reviews)
ota theil 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Drive my way is your best option for drivers Ed in northern Michigan in my opinion. Ashley is thorough, teaches her students well, shows care for them while still not babying them and pushing them through CORRECTLY if they get nervous, and overall is awesome. She has a great sense of humor which I personally enjoyed deeply. I was insanely nervous going into driving for the first time and now I’m a confident driver who knows what I’m doing on the road. Thank you Ashley!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

You are so welcome Ota! You were a fun one to watch progress through the lessons. You worked hard to get rid of the bad habits and learn good ones! Keep it up and don’t embarrass me out there.
-Ashley

Molly Skowronek 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Our daughter just completed segment 1 in Traverse City. She had the opportunity to drive with all three instructors: Ashley, Brad, and Mark. We have zero complaints about any of them. They are all incredibly patient and have unmatched nerves to get in a vehicle with these kiddos. They were all engaged and provided detailed instructions during the driving lessons and gave us helpful advice about how to work on skills moving forward. Kind, funny, energetic, knowledgeable, and invested in the young adults they are putting out on our roads. We’ll be back for segment 2!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much Molly! You guys did a great job on your end helping reinforce the lessons. She’s a great kid too! Looking forward to some stories from her! Stay safe!

-Ashley

Summer Councilor 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The team at drive my way is the absolute best!!!! Their very calm, understanding, and helpful. They helped my teen grow into a confident first time driver. The class is very understanding. Ashley kept me informed after every drive so I know what I can help my teen on even more at home.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you Summer! We can’t mold and shape them without you guys supporting us on the other end. Good job to you as well!

-Ashley

Julie Meade 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Patient, thorough, and caring instructors. They did a great job keeping my nervous teen feeling confident and capable. Loved that parents are encouraged to ride along on driving lessons to observe. Going on that first drive really eased my worried momma mind.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much Julie! You guys made it easy!! Stay safe out there in this jungle!
-Ashley

Bethany Carsten 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The best program for teenagers in our busy area!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much Bethany!! Your kids are so easy to teach! Thanks for trusting us!

Katie Perdue 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My son had a great experience with Mark and Ashley. He enjoyed the class very much and learned a lot. They were awesome people and made the process very smooth. So glad we chose Drive My Way!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much Katie! So glad to be a positive experience in this milestone! Good luck out there!

-Ashley

Beth Holbrook 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter enjoyed the relaxed environment. She learned everything she needed to know to be a safe driver. She enjoyed her drive times with her instructors. She said they did a good job at keeping the atmosphere relaxed as she ventured out on the roads for the first time.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much Beth! We enjoy our work and these crazy kids make it so fun too. See you guys in a couple months!

-Ashley

Ashley Thompson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: What an excellent group of instructors! It was a pleasure to work with Drive My Way! I wouldn’t recommend going anywhere else!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you Ashley! We enjoyed you guys as well. Looking forward to hearing some fun stories in a couple months!

Branden Kopulos 2 years ago

Negative experience: They havent received my calls or emails for driving I payed 300 for lessons and havent heard anything since

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Hi Branden,

We have been emailing back and forth and you have been on our waitlist as our emails confirm. Our website wasn't supposed to take money up front for adult lessons and I had that remedied right after you mentioned it on the phone last we spoke. I apologize for not being able to get you in as quickly as we both hoped. Adults have varied needs and we can't predict how long a student can take to complete them. We always take students on in order of when they sign up. We have issued you a full refund. I am so sorry for the inconvenience. That is definitely not the service we aim for which is why we also removed adult lessons from our website shortly after you were added to the waitlist.

Please reach out if you have any questions.

Ashley, Owner

Erin Stewart 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We literally couldn’t have asked for better teachers to train my daughter how to drive. We had a horrible experience with a different company in Traverse City. It was great to work with drive my way, they are so knowledgeable and easy to work with! My daughter loved her experience with them. Recommend 10/10!! Can’t wait for segment 2! Thank you!!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much Erin! We love our work and take a great deal of pride in it! Can’t wait to see you guys in seg 2 with some stories!

Arthur Lijewski-Lee 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Fantastic curriculum Rigorous standards Willing to help in any way they can I highly recommend their program.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thanks Arthur! You were great to have in class and work with! Behave out there. We’re here if you have any questions. See you in segment 2!

Gidget Feriend 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jeremiah is wonderful! Very professional, knowledgeable, funny and kept the kids engaged in learning. Thank you for doing what it takes to put my son behind the wheel safely

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you for the nice words! Jeremiah is an awesome instructor! So glad you guys feel the same.

Joe Tsuber 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I did my lessons here and they were amazing. I do think mark and Ashley are the best instructors who could have taught me to drive.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thanks Joe! You’ve been fun to have in class! I look forward to your stories in segment 2! -Ashley

Calculated ツ 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ashley, Mark, and brad, helped me gain confidence and competence behind the wheel throughout segment one. My experience was very good and I will return here for segment 2!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thanks for the nice review!! We try to make it a good time. See you in segment 2!
-Ashley

Misha Neidorfler 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ashley and Mark do such a great job teaching kids how to drive! They are fun people with tons of stories who keep teenagers entertained and engaged with drivers education. Kids are prepared when they come out of the classes and finish the required practice drives with the instructors.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thanks so much! You guys are fun to work with too! See you in segment 2! -Ashley

Aiden Gokey 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was prepared for the driving tests, Ashley and Mark really help and I really enjoyed

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thanks for the review! Stay safe out there!! -Ashley

Brad Pearson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best driving school in Northern Michigan.

Anna Hanna-Loveland 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mark and Ashley are great people and instructors!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you Anna! We had a great time working with you all too. See you guys in a couple months! -Ashley

Leland branco 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Dear Ashley, A fellow student and I wanted to reach out on behalf of the drive my way community to show our appreciation for friendships created, and driving skills learned. We appreciate your patience, especially with Tatem, and when we missed our drive :( A memory I recall is Tatem saying "I am going to rear end [the stopped cars at the intersection] and Ashley grounding her saying "we have a brake pedal." Thank you for the memories, and we will see you in segment 2, -Tatem & Leland, lifelong besties (friendship created at DMWDE)

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Aw thanks guys! Can’t wait to see you guys in the spring! Behave until then! (And always) -Ashley

Zoe Phend 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ashley and Mark are super cool and great instructors! They make it a really good time while still learning a lot! Hi Ashley...I told you I would leave a review!!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you Zoe! It’s been fun getting to harass you. Glad you enjoyed it too!
-Ashley

Renee Goetz 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ashley and Mark are excellent instructors. They relate really well with the kids. My daughter Riley actually misses them and brings up many fun things they taught her to be a better driver.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thanks so much Renee! We enjoyed you guys too! Have a good summer! See you in seg 2.
-Ashley

Amanda Guertin 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really good instructors! Worth the wait.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much!! We appreciate the kind words! -Ashley

Cathie Mroczkowski 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: My son recently completed segment one and had a great experience. He was nervous about getting behind the wheel and Mark, Ashley, and Erika helped him gain confidence and awareness. I got to go on a drive along when my son’s driving partner didn’t show up. I was impressed by how natural it was. Mark was calm and conversational while coaching my son through the drive. I was very impressed. They were helpful and informative to me as a parent too. I am so glad we chose Drive My Way!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thanks so much Cathie! We’re always here if you have any questions along the way too. See you in segment 2! -Ashley

Rachel Sheppard 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: 5 star operation. Excellent communication with parents. I was amazed how much my daughter learned in two weeks. She is now teaching me! I used another drivers ed program for my oldest and there is no comparison. I also really appreciate how Drive My Way followed all COVID safety protocols. See you for segment two! Thank you

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much Rachel! You guys were a lot of fun to work with too!! See you guys in Seg 2!! -Ashley

Wendy Tebben 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Both from the student and parent perspective this was a great experience. Ashley and Mark are kind and fun, making the training process enjoyable, not intimidating for the student. Good communication, and thorough teaching. Thank you Drive My Way for a job well done!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you Wendy! We loved working with you guys too! Taylor is such a fun kid! Be safe out there! -Ashley

Anna Rossiter 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mark was awesome, great teacher

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you Anna! He enjoyed working with you too! (As did I ;) haha) -Ashley

Trisha Beamish 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The instructors are great! They love their job and make learning to drive fun and safe. They are flexible with their scheduling of classes and drive time! Thank you!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much Trisha! We really do love this job and having awesome students and families to work with sure helps! Stay safe and healthy out there! -Ashley

Margaret Szajner 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: My son was supposed to start class in April. But that Virus creeped up and changed everything. Ashley was great at keeping us informed on the situation and when classes would start again. I have two in driver's ed this summer and Drive My Way has been great and flexible in getting the classes scheduled and the kids trained. I have one more that needs driver's ed and we will be back.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you for sticking with us Margaret! It’s been great working with all of you. Can’t wait to get the last one. -Ashley

Sarah Naperala 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Both my teens had instruction from Drive My Way Education and I recommend to all my friends. Kid number 2 just wrapped up Segment 1. She had a positive experience and especially appreciated Mark's conversation and education during on the road driving. We will be back for Segment 2. Owners are great with communication too.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much Sarah! Your kids made it easy by being great too! See you in a little while! -Ashley

Maya Summerfield 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mark, Ashley, and Erica are all great instructors. They are funny and engaging, which makes it easier to absorb all the information. Sometimes the homework they assigned us was different from the homework schedule we were given, but other than that, there’s really not much to complain about. They were very good about keeping everything sanitary due to COVID. Me and a couple friends came here because we couldn’t get ahold of the drivers education school we were originally going to, and I’m glad we ended up here. Definitely recommend Drive My Way driver education.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Aw thank you Maya! You guys were fun to have in class! Sorry about the homework confusion! I’ll have to show Mark that sheet again haha. -Ashley

Keegan Szajner 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mark is a great teacher and Ashley is also a great teacher way better than allstar or courtesy drivers education

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thanks Keegan! Appreciate the kind words!

Carter Blackport 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: The legend

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

I’ll pass that on to him! Thank you!

Calvin Mcmichael 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I wish I could drift

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

You’re no where near ready this summer but maybe when you’re 40.

Lilli Johnigan 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Nice.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you!

Sydney Hall 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very friendly. Amazing communication. Super clear tips and pointers on instruction. Very helpful in preparing me for my road text.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you Sydney! It was great working with you too!

Igor Pechorin 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you very much! We passed our driver tests today!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

That’s great to hear Igor! We enjoyed working with you and your wife!! Congratulations!
-Ashley

cheetahlover ggg 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: You learn so much in a short period of time. I enjoyed my experience here and they make it so easy to understand. I will always remember “BUS” and the occasional “PLANE” :)

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you for the nice words! We try to keep stress levels low so you can remember stuff. Stay safe out there!
-Ashley

Ken Ransom 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I called this Driver Education school 1st because of their rating. After the initial conversation, I see why they have such positive reviews. I'm retaining Going with Drive My Way services for my mother.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you Ken! We look forward to working with you guys!
-Ashley

Carrie Walters 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: We have had an amazing experience with this company. Highly recommended!!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much for the kind words Carrie! We enjoyed being a part of this journey for you guys!
-Ashley

Marnie Lawrence 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mark and Ashley came highly recommended from several friends and I'm happy to say I was not disappointed, I highly recommend them as well!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much Marnie! We appreciate your kind words! -Ashley

Sophia Stiles 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mark and Ashely are great! Had an amazing experience!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you Sophia! So glad to be a part of this huge milestone!

Melanie ochoa 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing people & teachers! Go here and you'll never want to leave!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you Melanie! Make us proud out there! -Ashley

PJ Carroll 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ashley and Mark are great instructors who make the experience fun and educational. Definitely would recommend.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thanks PJ!! Make us proud out there!

Jason Hamstra 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best Drivers Ed training in town. Ashley and Mark made learning to drive a great experience!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much Jason! It was great having you guys this month!

Allison Schajter 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: The best place in town for your kids to get their driver ed! Ashley and Mark are funny and knowledgeable and make learning fun for the kids.

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thanks Allison we sure try to keep it fun!

Deb Socks 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter had a great experience with this company. Ashley was an awesome instructor!! We were originally scheduled with another company who first changed the time, then the location and then cancelled on us. Highly recommend this company as they communicate well with the parents and make it fun for the kids!

Drive My Way Driver Education
Drive My Way Driver Education

Thank you so much! We have a lot of fun with it and are so glad to hear you enjoyed it as well! See you in Segment 2! -Ashley

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