Maverick Driving Academy

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn how to drive

Negative experience: Do not use. Impossible to get drive times. Waste of money. Office staff is ZERO help.

Positive experience: It's become impossible to get driving times and communication with the Aledo location is almost impossible.

Negative experience: When I made an appointment for a personal driver it gave me an account which showed me my appointment information, Except that it did not include a detailed address or more information about my instructor. It gave me the option to see the location by clicking the googles maps option but it kept directing me to the middle of the ocean or a trailer park, I kept calling and emailing during working hours on that Saturday since it said they closed at 6PM, but I did not get a single call back. I did however get a response from a different maverick building and the lady told me she doesn’t know what I should do and she gave me a phone number to call and said they’ll pick up the phones at 3PM and I still got no response. They sent me an email that was a “reminder” but in the reminder where it said the pick up location it was completely blank. I did not want to risk my safety by going to an unfamiliar location with no one confirming it. I really hope I get a full refund because I received 0 help. Update: after my appointment time passed someone decided to call me and ask if I’m canceling my appointment. I was trying to explain to her how I’ve been trying to get ahold of anyone who would help and no one did but she cut me off by saying “okay thank you” and hung up before I was finished. I do not recommend this place at all. Save your time and money.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: As an Irish expat I had to get my Texas driving licence so I can drive here as the Irish one doesn’t transfer. From the word go I can highly recommend Maverick from Desiree the office manager to Dave and Michael A wonderful professional team and thank you so much

Fantastic experience: Desiree and Michael could not have been more kind and helpful with my son’s driving test. Highly recommend this place!

Fantastic experience: Our daughter just finished driving lessons with Maverick Aledo! She was completely prepared for her driving test and learned so much. Thank you Maverick Driving Academy!!

Fantastic experience: great driving school my kids loved the teaching, instructors and experience

Fantastic experience: Got in did my first test and messed up on the parallel parking but since I got early they let me do it again. Passed on my second try, great place 10/10

Fantastic experience: I just took my test the people there are great! I would definitely recommend going here and you can get an appointment pretty much the day after you call and the test is very easy and simple

Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience with Maverick, I took the practice test first (something I would highly recommend), and my instructor, Michael, was calm, polite, and informative. The actual road test was peaceful, with no undue stress. I believe the money I paid for both the practice and road test were well worth it, and will be recommending Maverick to my younger family members and friends looking to get their license.

Fantastic experience: We had the very best experience from the beginning. We called and spoke to Desiree and she was extremely helpful. Michael was my son’s driving instructor and he was the absolute best and so helpful. He made my son’s driving experience stress free and gave him a boost of confidence. We would highly recommend Maverick.

Fantastic experience: I was in need of a driver’s test and didn’t want to hassle with the long wait times of the DMV. In my area they are booked 5 months out. Michael my tester made me feel at ease, and also cracked a few jokes. The whole experience at Maverick was awesome. Would definitely recommend it.

Fantastic experience: This is a fantastic driving school. My daughter attended as a student and later took her driving hours and eventually her test. A true one stop shop and very convenient. Micheal was her driving instructor and he was very helpful. One piece of advice- if you want your child to be successful you must spend time with them behind the wheel. It is ultimately our responsibility as parents to ensure that they have had enough time behind the wheel to pass the test. I would not want my child driving if she couldn’t parallel park as this is a common need in DFW. When people need someone to blame for their failings, it is easy to look through a window when they should be looking in a mirror. If your child didn’t pass their test it’s ok. Take them home, practice and teach them what they need to know, and go back and try again. As for me, I am very happy with the service we received! Thank you Maverick for all of your help!

Fantastic experience: Aledo’s staff were amazing! i got rescheduled to this location and it couldn’t have been better.

Negative experience: This was the worst experience and the most unprofessional place to have your teenager take driving lessons/test. Michael is absolutely the WORST. He was rude, condescending and made a teenage girl VERY uncomfortable/upset. He certainly should not be in this position. Terrible place! There are not a lot of choices for driving schools but this is by far the worst. Be warned! Additionally, no one is asking for rules to be "bent" but not making someone feel uncomfortable and talk down to them would be a goal for a reputable company. Note their response, that speaks volumes and look at all of their negative reviews. Shameful. Again be warned if you want a positive experience, won't find it here. Update: Daughter went to DPS and took the driving test- the $11 road test, not $75 or $100 like Maverick charges. I spoke to the DPS trooper/employee and was told that as long as someone does not have an accident or hit something during the parallel parking it is only points deducted not a fail like Maverick claimed. Note: The information that Maverick responds to is inaccurate information. Not going to go back and forth with the person that is responding to the post about their terrible instructor.

Fantastic experience: Very efficient and professional for practice test and final driving test.

Fantastic experience: Got in for a drive test same day. Michael talked with my daughter and allowed her to ask any questions she wanted beforehand. This was important in helping her relax - she was so nervous about driving with someone she didn’t know. We did driving school with our older kids and I realize the value of that non-parental coaching now more than ever. Wish I would have reached out sooner for even more prep work.

Fantastic experience: I am glad that I found this place! We needed a road test-got it same day, super easy online booking. The girl at the desk is super helpful and knowledgeable of DPS procedure. Highly suggest using this service rather than waiting months for a road test appointment at the DPS. Very flexible and personable staff.

Fantastic experience: I had the best experience with Meverick, Desiree in the front desk was very friendly and helpful, she answered all my questions and told me about all the steps! Michael was my tester, he is super friendly and professional, I passed the test with him. I’m pleased! Thanks!

Negative experience: Wow, Kristie Coomer and Elizabeth Tinius are spot on with this school. Complaints on the rude dude go back at least 10 months and he is still employed. My daughter had basically same experience. That dude is the common denominator here. PERHAPS, this just isn't your jam fella. Try something else or use some people skills like the lady at the desk. You are providing a service after all. I absolutely would not recommend this school, ANY location, as long as Mr. I wish I didnt work here remains employed! As Kristie said, be warned, SAVE your money. DPS on the same did a fantastic job with my now licensed daughter. This place is just a money grab. And now you get to read yet another excuse from the school, you're welcome peeps!!! As expected the response was laden with excuses and bad assumptions. If that non-apologetic response was the owner folks, just wow.... just excuses with no plans for improvement. Why would anyone return to a business that causes a feeling of indignation? Let's get specific shall we, #1 he will not look you in the eye. #2 he used a condescending tone when speaking, #3 incorrect guidance, he told her not to adjust her mirrors since she drove to the school, which caused her not to adjust them at her DPS road test, her evaluator told her to always check and adjust mirrors regardless, #4 when the evaluator re-entered the school he said she's not getting a certificate in front of other patrons, a total disrespectful move, #5 he offered zero explanation except she bumped a cone during parallel parking, from what I learned from her it couldn't be seen at all not to mention he was apparently on his phone during that time. How does a student fail to earn a certificate with your school then aces the DPS road test hours later? Thats what I call a money grab Mr owner. Prove me wrong and refund the money for the literal 6 minutes he spent evaluating. Your school is at 2.8 and dropping, good luck in the future sir.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend them. They're an awesome group of people that worked great with my son. They answered any and all questions I had and were super nice.

Fantastic experience: Nice and helpful staff. Great people work here and will help you through the process.

Fantastic experience: This is a great driving school for kids and adults. Desiree is the best to work with! Highly recommended.

Negative experience: Booked in July ‘23 for the October ‘23 session. Woman and website stated 6p-8p. Get there the first day and are informed classes changed to 6:30p-8:30p. No notification before hand and no apology for the inconvenience. Daughter needed to make up 2 missed classes for after school activities, was told to come the following Monday and Tuesday. Get there today 10/9 and it’s closed. Website shows as open and again no notification or communication the facility would be closed.

Negative experience: EXTREMELY RUDE!! We had an appointment 2 weeks ago and I called to notify that we would be late and left a message. When we got there, the secretary notified us they don’t answer the phone on Saturdays & said she would have to ask if we could still test. There is no door on the office, so I’m standing less than 5 feet away, I hear the conversation and the man never looks over and ignores us, while saying that we were way too late, although he was obviously doing paperwork. We had to pay $30 for a reschedule. Came back I. Today, and he was short, acted like we were putting him out, and was extremely rude to me and my son. Rude to me, whatever. Rude to my son - we’re done.

Negative experience: Come Monday morning 9/18/23 I will be calling the dps complaint office in Austin Texas on (M.D.S) in Aledo. I don't recommend this driving school to anyone.

Negative experience: Waste of money. So many reasons to avoid and just train your teen drivers yourself. Lack of flexible scheduling, observation periods are ridiculous, and all the nickle and dime charges get old. Hard pass, save your money and do it yourself.

Negative experience: The classroom part of the school is fine although my son said how the instructor would go off on tangents about things that had nothing to do with driving at times. But my biggest gripe is trying to get his drive time scheduled. You have to pay $350 for the school and then pay $10 just to use their website. You have to be ready at 4:58 p.m. every Monday to even get a shot at getting a drive time and then you can only book one a week. If your kid isn't a homeschooler and available during the school day then getting a slot is like trying to get Backstreet Boys tickets in 1999. They have very few open slots for parents whose kids are in school. If you're lucky you might get the lovely 8p-10p option but you better run out and play the lotto if your lucky enough to snag a 5p-7p. They are as elusive as Big Foot. Maybe they should put some of their resources into those evening spots and less into the mid-day ones. Glad this is my last kid. I don't think I would go this route again.

Negative experience: Waste of time, gas and $300. At the Aledo location they give out packets to the kids of extremely poorly photocopied driving manuals that the kids aren't allowed to write in because they reuse them with every class. You would think for the money you pay each kid could have their own. The "instructor" barely covers the basics while going off topic and rambling. If your kid goes to public school or has a job it's almost impossible to schedule the "academy" required 7 driving hours due to all the times that are ever available are midday from 11am-3pm during the week with a session MAYBE popping up on a Saturday if you're lucky which is usually 2-4pm. The parents are left to do the rest of the state required 30 hrs with the kids. Trust me save yourself $300 and just use Aceble or some other online class. The kids will be better off.

Positive experience: Great driving school for Beginners

Negative experience: Almost wrecked into one of their cars who decided they needed to yield to the frontage road while they were exiting the highway. They came to a dead stop on the off ramp and almost got their and my car rear-ended. The instruction can’t be great if this is how they’re driving on the roads with other people.

Negative experience: In August 2017, I paid Maverick $265 for drive time instruction for my daughter. Due to her busy after school schedule, we had to change plans and choose a different instruction option for her. In October 2017 I asked for a refund of my $265. We had not scheduled or used any of the drive times. I was told they would process my refund and send me a check. After numerous calls, in-person visits, and promises of the refund, I have yet to receive anything. I have also been told it was "in the mail". Now, they refuse to return my messages. Terrible customer service and business practices. Very disappointing!!