Drivers' Educational School, Inc.
Established in 1978, Drivers' Educational School, Inc. stands as a pillar of safety and expertise in Anchorage, Alaska, having served the community for over four decades. Celebrated as a three-time "Best of Anchorage" winner, this historic institution is not just a driving school but a legacy that has taught generations of Alaskans the skills needed for lifelong safe driving. With a commitment to excellence, the school was recently honored with a place in the 2022 Anchorage Business Hall of Fame.
Conveniently located at 3327 Fairbanks St, Unit #A, directly behind Moose’s Tooth, the school offers a streamlined, appointment-free experience for road tests. Operating from 8 AM to 3 PM, they welcome walk-ins with valid Alaskan permits, ensuring that your path to licensure is as efficient as it is safe. Whether you are a first-time driver or looking to improve specific skills like parallel parking, their comprehensive Learn to Drive programs are designed to build confidence and competence behind the wheel.
Beyond standard instruction, Drivers' Educational School provides a robust Driver Improvement Program, allowing you to remove 2 points from your license annually through their defensive driving classes. Additionally, leveraging their long-standing history, they offer professional fingerprinting services that are FBI and state-approved, ensuring precision and reliability for your background check needs. Founded by the late Captain Harry J. Buccilli, a veteran with a deep background in law enforcement and accident reconstruction, the school continues to uphold his vision of fostering the safest possible driving community in Alaska.
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-15h
- tuesday: 8h-15h
- wednesday: 8h-15h
- thursday: 8h-15h
- friday: 8h-15h
- saturday: 8h-15h
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Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Drivers' Educational School, Inc.:
Drivers' Educational School, Inc. is renowned for its professional and friendly instructors who provide a supportive learning environment for both new and nervous drivers. Many users appreciate the calm and encouraging atmosphere created by the staff, allowing students to gain confidence behind the wheel. The school offers efficient services, including a quick fingerprinting process and convenient road tests without long waits.
Positive experiences highlight instructors like Jacob, Tanya, and Jose for their patience and informative guidance, helping students feel at ease during lessons and tests. Students reported enjoying the structured curriculum and comprehensive driving practices, leading to successful outcomes on road tests.
However, some clients have expressed concerns about inconsistent communication and experiences with certain instructors who may be less supportive. There were instances where students felt pressure during tests or unclear instructions led to frustration. Additionally, the costs associated with retesting have been a point of contention for some users.
Overall, despite a few negative reviews, the majority recommend Drivers' Educational School, Inc. as a go-to option for both driving instruction and road testing.
Drivers' Educational School, Inc.: Reviews
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The most recent reviews on Google
4,0 out of 5 from 136 reviews
Fantastic experience: Go in the morning best time for driving no cars and better service
Fantastic experience: Very helpful & professional staff
Fantastic experience: Best driving school ever thanks sir mark, sir jacob and mr.jose for guiding me❤️ (you'll gonna learn if you you really willing to learn how to drive.)
Negative experience: It feels like they are only trying to make as much money as possible and they have an incentive to fail you. The cost for a driving test is a non-refundable $70 if you bring your own car or $100 to use theirs, which they don't say anywhere on their website for some reason even though it's a flat rate per test. I went on a Thursday morning, paid, and sat and waited for about half an hour. There was a sign saying if your phone makes any noise at all while testing it is an instant fail, which is a bit harsh, but maybe with benefit of the doubt they have a history of people using phones on the road test. Then the instructor called my name and started walking out and didn't even make eye contact or say his name. First thing they did is test my vehicle's lights, which is fine. Then we got in and I quickly tried to mention 2 issues my vehicle has with running rough just so my instructor is aware, but instead of appreciating my warning, the instructor said it's "better not to tell him" and if I say too much he would "have to fail me". So, for example, if my car starts having weird RPM issues for a few seconds during the test because it is in need of a tune up, you would rather find out while it's happening instead of knowing beforehand? Seems like an easy path to fail me or say it's running rough due to my actions. I failed for instances of stopping past a stop sign and stopping in a crosswalk, which I will not deny was my fault, but the instructor then had me drive straight back to the testing center, instead of finishing the test. I paid $70 for a full test and did not receive one. I would expect to at least finish the whole test since it's only 20 minutes and then receive feedback on other things I may have missed. Now, if I go back, it's easy for me to fail on a later part of the test that I didn't know, but I still have to pay $70 every time. I left the test feeling like I paid a lot for a 20 minute test and received a 5 minute fail with little constructive criticism.
Fantastic experience: Super quick fingerprinting for work. In and out within minutes. Staff was helpful and patient.
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