
Roy's Driver & Rider Education

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Roy’s Driver & Rider Education has been providing quality drivers education classes for Maine residents for over 60 years for individuals looking to get their Maine drivers license or Maine motorcycle license.
Our Brunswick location is led by US Navy veteran Shaun Hogan. A certified high school teacher and former police officer, Shaun brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to his lessons. The Brunswick location is a classroom only and operates on a flexible schedule out of the air terminal building at Brunswick Landing. Though class is usually held from 6-9pm, days may vary. Please direct all business and questions to our main office in Lewiston via phone at (207) 784-6245 or email to [email protected] .
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Roy's Driver & Rider Education:
Welcome to Roy's Driver & Rider Education, where we specialize in providing exceptional driving education tailored for new drivers. Our instructors, such as Aaron, Brandi, Gabe, and Shaun, receive high praise for their teaching techniques, fostering a comfortable and enjoyable learning atmosphere.
Here are some highlights that our clients love about us:
- Experienced Instructors: Our instructors are well-reviewed for their patience and ability to connect with students, making the driving experience enjoyable and stress-free.
- Communication: Many parents appreciated the clear communication regarding scheduling and availability, helping to manage expectations throughout the learning process.
- Positive Learning Environment: Students frequently mention how comfortable they felt during lessons, which helps them to overcome anxiety and improve their skills.
However, we acknowledge that some users have faced delays in scheduling with instructors. We strive to enhance our service and ensure all students receive timely lessons as they prepare for their driving tests.
Overall, Roy's Driver & Rider Education is dedicated to helping students become confident and capable drivers. With our expert team and supportive environment, we are here to guide you through your driving journey!
Roy's Driver & Rider Education: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I had Brandi Plate as my driving instructor felt very confident in driving in my own with parents in the car.
Fantastic experience: Brandi has driven with both of my children and she is wonderful!!!
Fantastic experience: I went in jay and it was amazing my instructor Brandi did an amazing job in the jay Livermore falls area
Fantastic experience: Aaron is awesome very comfortable driving with him!
Fantastic experience: Shaun is chill af
Fantastic experience: I was driving with Aaron and he made me feel comfortable the first ride and he was good at making not awkward and we had great conversations . 100% recommend if you can drive with Aaron
Fantastic experience: My son just finished drivers ed and Aaron was the best! He was always available to answer any questions we had as parents and my son really liked him. He is the most personable instructor we could ever ask for for our new driver!
Fantastic experience: Very happy with our driver’s ed experience with Roy’s! Our daughter was extremely nervous but felt comfortable with Aaron, and his calm helpful instruction. Happy earned our permit, thank you!
Fantastic experience: I took the Driving Instructor Class in Lewiston. It was very informative. I would highly recommend.
Fantastic experience: Roy’s driving school (Cony High School Augusta) was very convenient for us and the times worked well for our schedule. Aaron kept in contact via text and email with times and/changes. He was prompt in responding to questions. My kiddo enjoyed driving with Aaron and told me “I liked him a lot”. Not everyone can drive/teach hour after hour with new teen drivers. Excellent job Aaron.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience at this driving school In Augusta my instructor was Aaron Marable and he made the experience go by smoothly.
Fantastic experience: Aaron is the sweetest and funniest guy I’ve met. He made driving so enjoyable and relaxing and stress free. 100% recommend doing Roy’s. Thank you Aaron! ❤️
Fantastic experience: My driver was very dope, very respectable, tweated me like a dawg. Aaron def a 10/10 instructor.
Negative experience: Deceptive business practice. I paid $625 for my daughter to take drivers ed in May. She passed the test and we were told it could take a couple weeks for her to be scheduled with a driver. When two weeks passed we were told it could take up to four weeks for her to be "assigned" to a driver. When she was finally assigned a driver, it took another month for her to even have her first driving lesson with the instructor. The instructor has had to reschedule on us twice and her schedule only seems to be open once per week for availability (not counting the cancellations). The course and test are only good for 6 months and she will be required to retake it if the school does not give her the road hours she needs with an instructor. The school wants to place all blame on the driver but they are continuing to hold classes and take people's money knowing they do not have drivers available. They are not being upfront with parents and students about their severe lack of available instructors. NOTHING about this was in the contract. I would not recommend Roys to anyone. This has been horribly disappointing and frustrating for my teen. We have wasted the summer. She could have been practicing driving but has had to wait around hoping someone would call her for a lesson. BUYER BEWARE.
Fantastic experience: Amazing service, my instructor, Aaron, helped me really begin to feel confident in my driving skills, and I'd recommend Roy's to anyone in the Maine area looking to take drivers ed.
Fantastic experience: I ended up going along with my daughter today. She was extremely nervous with driving on the turnpike. Dan was so patient with her and she did great. He’s a great instructor and very patient.
Thank you for the positive feedback and 5-star review Kylea. We appreciate it and will share with Dan.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely familial! Great course and amazing instructors, Gloria and Gabe. You two helped out so much and made me so comfortable with riding and learning how to ride. With no experience and now I feel confident in the abilities and training to ride safe. I would absolutely recommend this to anyone who is interested. The whole team was very communicative from day one of enrollment to day off riding evaluations.
Thank you so much for the positive feedback Pablo. We are happy to hear you had a fantastic experience.
Fantastic experience: My instructor was very patient and made sure to answer every question I had. My instructor made me very comfortable during my road lessons. I learned a lot. My instructors patients and compassion made learning how to drive awesome. Definitely would recommend!
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback Mae. We sincerely appreciate your business.
Fantastic experience: Well organized, clear, and thorough driver’s training course. I especially liked that parents were included in the initial course orientation. Would recommend!
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback Meg. We are pleased to hear you had a positive experience.
Fantastic experience: Thanks for helping my daughter get her permit.
Thank you for the positive feedback Alisa - much appreciation.
Fantastic experience: I had Gabe as my driving instructor and he was very helpful in giving me advice and never yelled. Thank you Roy’s!
Thank you for the 5-star review and fantastic feedback Ned. We'll pass along the kudos to Gabe.
Fantastic experience: Would recommend!
Thank you for the positive review Erin.
Fantastic experience: We chose Roy’s because of their frequency of classes. Our son had a good experience and liked the instructors. We will choose Roy’s again.
Thank you for the positive feedback and 5-star review Sarah. We are most appreciative.
Fantastic experience: First I would like to thank Roy’s for helping me get my permit. Second I would like to thank Aaron Marable for helping me get my permit as well, also for making me feel clam and comfortable during my driving experience. It helped me really want to drive and not feel so anxious at the wheel. Thank you so much!
Thank you for the 5-star review and positive feedback Allie. We are happy to hear you had a good experience working with Aaron.
Fantastic experience: Recently finished my rider’s education course. The instructors were very likable and knowledgeable. They go above and beyond to to help you succeed and build the skills you need to become a safe rider.
Fantastic! Thank you for the 5-star review and positive feedback Jamie. We're happy to hear you had a good experience.
Fantastic experience: Lionel was an amazing instructor and Shaun was an incredible teacher. There was a mix up with my permit paperwork and the people in the office were very quick to fix it.
Jacob, thank you for the 5-star review and thoughtful comments. We are happy to hear you had a good experience and will be sure to share this with our staff.
Fantastic experience: Shaun did a great job, thanks for your hard work!
Thank you so much for the terrific review. We're happy you had a positive experience.
Fantastic experience: Shaun is super swag! Before I attended the first class I was very nervous, I deal with severe anxiety and Shaun made class a blast and I was able to learn a lot without feeling dumb. Definitely would recommend if you can afford it. Shaun is able to maintain a class and make everyone laugh, but he is also a fantastic teacher. I learned a lot from him and I am no longer scared to drive! Shaun if you see this, thank you for being who you are.
Thank you so much for the thoughtful review and kind words Trinity. We're pleased to hear you had a positive experience in Shaun's class.
Fantastic experience: I started learning to drive in my 20s with a lot of anxiety. Gabe has been a terrific instructor and has helped me feel comfortable behind the wheel!
Thank you very much for the positive feedback and 5-star review. We appreciate it and the stellar work Gabe is doing for Roy's.
Fantastic experience: I have two learning disabilities and was absolutely terrified to start driving. Gabe did a wonderful job easing my nerves and doing our sessions in chunks. I don’t work well with lots of information thrown at me and so I really appreciated that he said things little by little. He did a super nice job with saying the directions and doing hand signals at the same time (since I have difficulty with my directions). A wicked useful tool for me was his GoPro that he had. It was faced towards the road and when I watch it back I can see where we went and hear our conversation inside the car. I know that will be helpful leading up to my actual test. I have nothing but positive things to say about him!
Hello and thank you for the excellent feedback and 5-star rating. We will be happy to share your compliments with Gabe and pleased you had a positive experience.
Fantastic experience: I had my 1st driving lesson with Gabe yesterday, and he was awesome. I’m looking forward to have another lesson with him.
Thank you for the 5-star review Seth. We'll be sure to share your positive feedback with Gabe.
Fantastic experience: I received training to become a driving instructor here. First for behind the wheel driving and more recently to be an in classroom instructor. I had Shaun Hogan as a teacher and he shares a lot of great information. Normally classes like this are deadly dull, but he manages to keep it interesting. Thank-you Shaun
Thank you Gabe. You have become an excellent instructor in your own right and we are very happy having you on the team. Keep up the stellar job.
Fantastic experience: My son had a two hour lesson with Gabe. Gabe provided some positive feedback and informed us of areas where improvements were needed. Additionally, my son is now much more comfortable parallel parking. I feel like it was money well spent, and I would not hesitate to recommend Gabe as a driving instructor, or Roy’s Driver and Rider Education. Thanks!
Thank you for the positive feedback Rebekah. We'll be sure to share your comments with Gabe.
Fantastic experience: Shaun is the best! He runs you through everything, including a lot of tricky spots that you'll likely see on your road test. I took my road test prep the day before my driving exam and passed flawlessly. Thanks again Shaun!
Thank you so much for the positive feedback. It was a pleasure to work with you and I was happy to hear your road test went well. Best wishes
Fantastic experience: Shaun is a great instructor, and makes drivers ed interesting and fun. He shows videos that are relevant to what we’re learning which is really helpful
Thank you kindly for the nice words Harrison. It was terrific having you in class.
Fantastic experience: Shaun is a g. 10/10
Thank you Ti. I am happy you enjoyed the class.
Fantastic experience: Shaun in Brunswick is a stand up guy. I highly encourage potential customers to send students his way. He truly cares about the education students received. Thanks Shaun!
Steven, thank you for your thoughtful words. I enjoyed speaking with you about educating our new drivers regarding the laws as they apply to operating around bicyclists safely. Particularly in this area of Maine where bicycling is so prevalent, I share your concerns about ensuring drivers are well-versed on the law and best practices when driving near a bicyclist.
Fantastic experience: Laura is the best drivers ed teacher. She might hate our class but she’s chill
Thank you for the 5-star rating. We are pleased to know you enjoyed your experience with Roy's.
Fantastic experience: YO SHAUN IS A M0THAFU£IN BEASSSTTTTT. Best Teacher I Could Have Had. He makes The Class Fun(which is difficult for three hours talking about seatbelts). I know the first part is a little over the top but Shaun seriously is an awesome dude,highly Recommend.(I’m from the last Brunswick class And I know you’re reading this so,what it do babyyyyy!!)
Yes, a little over the top indeed but I certainly do appreciate your enthusiasm and I am happy you enjoyed taking driver's education in my class.
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