Drive 4 Life Academy

Fantastic experience: I took this class many years ago. I was 18 and now I am 28. I praise this place highly to everyone I know. I would not be the confident driver I am today if it weren’t for taking their courses. I have still never had an accident. The people here do an amazing job and I know multiple people that have learned to drive here as well. Really can’t say enough good things about them.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding company that truly cares for the kids they are teaching. My son recently completed their fall Saturday Course. The entire team worked diligently to work around our schedule since we live in Seymour. My son had moderate to severe anxiety around driving. He learned so much from their team. They had him drive around the inner city, I-40 and downtown Knoxville next to UT. He was so confident when he concluded the course. I will absolutely be bringing my younger two boys here when they are ready.

Negative experience: I strongly advise against this company to learn to drive. One of their drivers blew through a blinking red light and almost hit my car. I honked and he never stopped. Complete disregard for others safety. I ended up on the side of him where he HAD to stop at the red light, and was able to get a picture (which I posted). I called, and the woman who answered the phone was extremely rude. She claimed it was a student but the only person in the car was him. She gave me the number to the "supervisor" who was actually the owner and she's just as rude. When I explained why I was calling, she attempted to be a little nicer. Just FYI.I probably wouldn't had even posted this review had they not been so argumentative, rude and defensive. Just take accountability. Next time, he could actually hit someone.

Negative experience: Its a schools job to teach new drivers the importance of driving at the speed limit. Encouraging someone to drive 15 to 20 under the speed limit is teaching bad driving habits.

Negative experience: We once passed a Black Lives Matter bus and the male teacher went on a rant calling them a Marxist Terrorist Organization and a sham movement created by democrats. I just sat in silence with both hands on the wheel.

Fantastic experience: We had a great experience with Drive4Life and will definitely be recommending this program to others. It is very well run; they definitely know what they're doing. My daughter frequently mentions things she learned in class while we are driving together. The staff is excellent; everyone we’ve interacted with has been professional and caring. I appreciated getting responses and answers to my questions in a timely manner.

Fantastic experience: Me gustaria aprender a manejar que se necesita para tomar clases

Fantastic experience: There are 3-4 chapters to read every night and a required artwork poster competition due by the end of the in-class sessions. If your child is on the spectrum and needs more time, contact them before classes start to see if they will make arrangements. For slackers, they just don't allow you to take the one on one driving lessons until all work is turned in. The same principle holds true for children on the spectrum. We needed the extra time, which they granted and allowed us to take the last day of class later to ensure work was complete as the scenario was causing a massive panic attack/ meltdown right before the last class and we needed to leave. I am grateful for their understanding as I was afraid my money and time were wasted. I originally left 4 stars because I was gaslit by one of the teachers when I brought this entire subject up - blamed for not knowing ahead of time about the heavy homework load, and not taking the time to hear what I was saying. It still makes me angry when I think about it. The owners and other employees were far more gracious. I am assuming this was a learning experience for the teacher and future parents of special needs kids will not have this problem.

Fantastic experience: My son has had a really great experience with Drive4life Academy's classes and driving lessons. The instructors he has had (Patrick, Kent, and Elizabeth have been great with him!) have been extremely knowledgeable and professional but are very personable and have given much encouragement and support. Several friends of ours from church recommended Drive4life to us, and they have gone above and beyond our expectations. Worth every penny. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Incredible experience with this school, very easy to get back into. Even as someone who hasn't seen a classroom in over a decade, It was an easy transition into the envrionment of a school. Big thank you to everyone who works here, you're doing an amazing job and in a perfect world everyone who drives would have had to take your classes. I want to specifically give praise to Patrick, and Steven (Forgive me If i spelled those wrong I didn't catch the spelling). especially Steven. He was calm and laid back, respectful and really just talks to you with the same level of respect to your intelligence like he would talk to a parent or any other adult. Which is true of all the teachers I had in the classes. Overall a great teacher, and I hope he continues teaching.

Fantastic experience: My youngest child went through the curriculum at Drive 4 Life Academy. The business was prompt, professional, and clear in all communications, no matter the method. We had some extenuating logistics and the Academy found the perfect balance of working with us while also upholding standards. I was incredibly impressed by my child's attentiveness while riding with me in a car, as well as their knowledge and growth. Both my child and myself were sincerely grateful that we had invested the time and money for her to train with the Drive 4 Life Academy. I am confident that training with Drive 4 Life Academy bolstered her confidence, her experience, and her self-efficacy in driving. Thank you to the entire Drive 4 Life team!

Negative experience: I have changed my review rate from 5 stars to down to 1 star because. Greg and my mom asked too many questions about my Behind the wheels lesson schedule but when my asking me too many questions and make me frustrated and angry by asking me too many questions. I started shouting at my mom because I got a lot of stuff on my plate. Then after that, Greg asked me please don’t raise your voice at my mom and I hesitated and say yes anyways to him and left. How can you tell your student not to raise their voice with their parents when their parents and their instructor teachers asking them too many questions when they have too much stuff going on in their brain. And that was rude of him to get into my business like that. Whatever happened to me and my mom that’s my business not yours how could you tell someone to not race or voice? When does literally had a dealing something too much I was frustrated yesterday and I was stressed out. That’s why I have to raise my voice. You were done the same thing to win a lot of people asking you too many questions and you cannot keep your cool no more that’s why you have to raise your voice.. and Greg tell me please do not raise my voice at my mom or else he won’t let me drive with his vehicle if he say like that just give me my money back because what kind of attitude if he’s running a business. When a student’s parent and their teachers and principal asking them to many question that make them upset, angry getting under their skin. And have the nerve and have a audacity to said, please do not race your voice at my mother. The way that Greg told me please do not raise my voice out my mother yesterday that got under my skin for the whole rest of the day yesterday. That’s why I changed my good five star rating from five star to one star because of this. I got a lot of stuff in my plate. That’s why I’m upset after raise my voice.

Fantastic experience: Excellent place to learn to drive, even for an adult learner like myself. Thank you everyone for working with me to get over my nerves and getting me out on the road! Driving around Knoxville is tough, and that is actually really good so you know how to handle high-pressure situations. They are very comprehensive both in-class and on the road! Everyone was super courteous and a pleasure to be with!

Fantastic experience: My daughter had a wonderful experience at Drive 4 Life Academy . She learned so much from the 30 hours in class instruction. And she gained so much additional confidence by having the instructor driving with her for the additional 6 hours behind the wheel . This program was such a blessing for my daughter. I would recommend this class for any young driver in the Knoxville area .

Fantastic experience: Hi everyone i highly recommend drive4life academy the entire staff is very nice also very caring ,great place to learn driving

Fantastic experience: Wonderful job!! Professional, engaged and all around awesome! Both my boys have been with them - I recommend to ANY parents!!

Fantastic experience: Greg and his team of instructors are 100% on point. Knowledgeable, thorough, and patient. This is my third driver going through the academy and one more to go. I feel reassured and comfortable that they will learn what comes second nature to me as a seasoned driver. 1,000% recommend Drive 4 Life.

Fantastic experience: I am leaving in elizabethton TN and I look through Google about driving lessons for my daughter and found drive 4 academy than email to greg who is president and he did reply back very quick and answered all my questions and set me up with my time and schedule And we did get trained from teacher name Tony he is very kind and helpful to make my daughter learn everything I will suggest all to go this academy for driving lessons because our kids safety is our goal and they will finish your goals

Fantastic experience: As good as, if not better than a quality college level class on driving, directed at teens in a consumable and realistic way. Lots of work, but it's not miserable or busy work. The teachers are passionate, helpful, and charismatic. The building is a little small, but they've got working AC and cold water even on the hottest days. Every kid is garunteed the materials they need to pass. The classes go from early in the morning to dinner time, at least in my experience, so book a few completely free days you plan to dedicate to school. Worth it for the money it costs! Take it from me, I'm a student there!

Fantastic experience: I took 4 behind the wheel lessons here and it's a real life-changer for me. I easily passed the driving skill test after 3 lessons and feel much more confident now. It's an excellent school and the instructors are highly professional and passionate (I worked with Beth, Jesse and Darrin). In my opinion it's really a top notch school.

Negative experience: Very unprofessional behavior. We called to ask for information and they just said to look at website or call back because they were busy. Not calling back ever!

Negative experience: This class is an absolute money scam. Teachers are horrible rude. Everything they do is desined to get money. The pretend to prepare kids for driving but in reality do nothing. They're not real teacher. The only thing the teach kids how to scam people. They put kids in cars with no instructions and expect them to figure it out and when they can't the teacher loose their tempers.

Fantastic experience: Just a super experience for my son.

Fantastic experience: Excellent instructors. Highly recommend for teen drivers

Fantastic experience: 2 kids down, one to go

Fantastic experience: Greg Mangan is an amazing professor! No question about it. This man is ideal for disabled individual because he has the passion and heart to work with their unique needs! As an Deaf individual: he use flash cards for vehicle training purpose; additionally, he uses smooth hand gestures that accommodate ASL requirements and directives; he was being very objective with Deaf people. Amazing! I was able to understand him just fine. Anyone with unique disability should contact Greg Mangan to address their particular needs for the road test. You won't regret it! I was able to pass the road test on the first attempt! Amazing 5/5! DMV: take notes, hire this man! I wasn't able to pass the road test in Rochester, NY because they refuse to acknowledge my disability for the last 12 years, 4 attempts. NY DMV, shame on you! Glad I went to Tennessee!

Fantastic experience: Greg, his wife, and staff are Amazing. I recommend them to everyone. All new drivers should be required to take this course.

Fantastic experience: I just took my drivers exam recently and Drive 4 Life academy was the reason that I passed. My instructor really helped me he was very patient and corrected me when it was needed. My instructor also helped me perfect my driving skills. They always made sure that i was comfortable with everything i was doing. If i wanted to work on a certain skill that day the instructor was more than fine with it. I would like to give a special thanks to Darin (my instructor) for helping me out a lot. All in all I would definitely recommend this academy.

Fantastic experience: Nice people and professional Highly recommended, thanks for the owner

Fantastic experience: I went there for my driving classes and I was astonished at what I didn't know.

Fantastic experience: My son had the best experience with Drive for Life Academy. They are extremely professional and always willing to work with our schedule. The driving instructors were thorough, knowledgeable and always made my son feel comfortable. I would strongly recommend taking the Driver's Ed course and driving instruction through them. Top Notch!

Fantastic experience: In addition to being really friendly these guys are great at teaching your high schooler rules of the road driving etiquette. I believe that completing this course will also lower your insurance premium. They have flexible hours in evenings and on weekends to accommodate life's busy schedule. The vehicles are hybrid what shows that the Drive 4 Life Academy is conscious about the environment.

Fantastic experience: 4-9-2018!My name is Angel! I receive driving lesson from Mrs.jodi my first day before she picked me up I was so nervous but when I got in the car with her I was comfortable she is the best I had total of 5 lesson but only needed 4 and she even got up early for me to go support me in taken my driving test!!(I passed)☺️ I felt like a knew her forever!!! Mrs.jodi is the BEST!! I would recommend anyone to drive 4 life academy!! They get 10 stars in my book

Fantastic experience: Worth every penny! My kids learned so much and I feel much better about their driving skills. The instructors and office staff were knowledgeable and professional - they really care about their students. Very encouraging and supportive atmosphere!

Fantastic experience: This school is top notch. My very nervous niece got instruction from a very patient police tactical training officer. Is their a better recommendation? Your child will be in very good hands. $50 for an hour for 2 hour lessons. We took the recommended 3. She is confident and ready for the road even if I am not!

Fantastic experience: Best driving safety instructors I've had the pleasure of learning from.

Fantastic experience: I recommend this school to everyone the owner and staff were very kind and sweet

Fantastic experience: Best school ever !! They helped me overcome my fear of driving helped me get my permit and license and mr Greg is the best teacher ever on planet earth !! Greg and Jodie are sweet honest kind people

Fantastic experience: Greg and his staff provided outstanding teaching in the classroom, on the road with practical driving lessons, plus great back up by the staff for my daughter's initiation into driving.The only downside is it now my daughter wants to drive a Prius as that's what they use for their on road teaching/driving! Seriously, I recommend this company without reservation!

Fantastic experience: Was incredibly surprised, moving 4000 miles from Europe I was lied to by many driving schools and instructors and was almost cheated out of lots of money but the only honest person I spoke to was from Drive4life academy, Professional, snappy to the point and consistent are just some words that come to mind when i think of the service i received here, grateful and impressed by drive4life, recommend this hands down.