The Next Street - New London Driving School

Fantastic experience: I had David Lombardi as my driving practice trainer and he was so professional and overall a kind person. He really helped me understand the steps I needed to take to pass my road test.

Fantastic experience: Had two lessons with David Lombardi one in New London most recent in Norwich both times I have walked away with confidence and feeling more powerful I have had a wonderful experience with each lesson and he has a way of helping ease your anxiety with light jokes and has such a professional positive attitude about his job recommend him as an instructor 100%

Fantastic experience: Thank you Doug Patterson for being an amazing driving instructor! He gives great advice while being super nice and easy to talk to. He did an awesome job of teaching me how to park.

Fantastic experience: David Lombardi was an amazing driving instructor while taking my first class. Mr. Lombardi had explained everything about the vehicle and what to expect before hand. I appreciated his honesty throughout the whole ordeal.

Fantastic experience: Very grateful for the time and patience the team took to teach my kids.

Fantastic experience: Just had my last lesson with David Lombardi. Even though it was my first time driving with him he helped me atone my parking skills and got me prepared for my test. He had some great pointers and is just super fun to drive with! Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Thomas-John Gomez here. I had just went driving for the first time with David Lambardi and it was awesome! I don’t think I would have been able to drive as well perfectly without him!

Fantastic experience: My experiences with David and Max have been amazing! They have helped me become so much more confident in my driving and have helped me get ready for my license test. I would highly recommend The Next Street!

Fantastic experience: My instructor was David Lombardi for all of my lessons and he was super cool! I feel so much more prepared for my test in two weeks! He was very patient and helped me work out different things like parking maneuvers that I didn’t think I could do before, as well as merging, and knowing the right of way. I feel like i’m a much safer driver on the road now!

Fantastic experience: At first I was dreading driving with people I Didn’t know but once I started driving with David Lombardi it was a blast, he was funny and very helpful with helping me drive.

Fantastic experience: Shout-out to Douglas Patterson for teaching me how to drive. Without him I would've never gotten my license. He's a very nice guy, and good instructor. I was scared about learning but he made me confident and I wish him the best!

Fantastic experience: My instructor David Lombardi was great, he thought me everything I needed to know and was super cool!

Fantastic experience: Dave is an awesome driving instructor he’s supportive and very understanding

Fantastic experience: Thankyou David Lombardi for getting me ready for my drivers test

Fantastic experience: Max, Peter, and David are amazing instructors. Very nice guys and I have learned so much from them. Next street is by far the best driving school around.

Fantastic experience: A big Thank You to Doug Patterson! He is the best instructor I could have asked for! I was skeptical that in mere 8 hrs of instruction, beginning with zero experience, it is possible to go on the road safely. Doug, however, made it seem easy and natural, taught me what i needed to know, built my confidence and skill sets to the point where I can now practice and feel safe and comfortable on the road. Mr. Patterson is an outstanding instructor and I am very grateful for all he taught me! Thank you!

Negative experience: Car 152 just pulled the biggest jerk move on route 95. Left lane was closed, they pulled off to the overlook right before exit 90 south bound and then floored back into the highway cutting off the person in front of us. Terrible driving.

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful and a very educational experience with Doug Patterson. He is very patient and calm and taught me a lot! I was afraid of pulling out the parking lot to the street, but by the end of the first lesson I brought us back to the Next Street without any fear :-) Great experience.

Fantastic experience: Doug Patterson is one of the best driving instructors there ever can be. He is very kind, very funny, and leaves you with more confidence and skills after every drive. I am so proud I got to have him as an instructor and can’t thank him enough!! Don’t miss out on this awesome driving instructor!!

Fantastic experience: Doug was a great instructor during my first lesson. I learned a lot and feel confident moving forward in driving. Thank you Doug and The Next Street.

Fantastic experience: My daughter had a great experience at Next Street. The driving and classroom instructors were friendly and helpful. Communication was excellent (maybe too many emails if anything) but the online system allowed for scheduling lessons and make up classes easily.

Fantastic experience: Tiara Hamilton, Mars Merise and Doug Patterson were helpful and instrumental in building my confidence in driving. They make me feel comfortable, so patient in teaching me the skills and maneuvers and cheer me up when I learn something. They even left their contact details in case I do have questions and clarifications. Tiara, Mars and Doug, please continue what all you guys are doing and you will help a lot of newbies like me.

Fantastic experience: Doug Patterson helped me become a better driver throughout all of my classes. I hope Doug is able to continue teaching other young learners to driver just as well as he taught me.

Fantastic experience: Doug Patterson is a Great Instructor! Very Helpful, Understanding, and Moves at the Students’ Pace. I definitely Recommend taking your lessons here!

Fantastic experience: Over the past few lessons with Doug Patterson, he has helped become a better driver and a more confident driver. He was very knowledgeable with what he saying and has a very supportive demeanor about him, which put me at ease driving with him. Overall I can’t explain how much he has helped him learn the ways of road. Thank you so much!

Fantastic experience: Doug Patterson is everything you hope for in a driving instructor, but you never think you would be that lucky actually to get it! He is friendly, calm, knowledgeable, and a great teacher. On more than one occasion, he thoughtfully went out of his way to ensure my complete and comprehensive understanding of every detail of driving and parking, guaranteeing my road test's success, ensuring my confidence and safety on the road as a new driver. Thank you, Doug!

Fantastic experience: Doug is awesome!! He really taught me well and I couldn’t have chosen a better place to learn. I definitely recommend TNS New London - I already felt exponentially more comfortable at the steering wheel after my first lesson, and by the fourth I felt completely confident in my driving ability.

Fantastic experience: Doug Patterson is awesome! My daughter was so nervous. She took the classes in Norwich and we started the driving in New London. She never met Doug. He was just awesome, talked to her, explained everything and really helped her learn and feel comfortable and confident. As a mom I had questions of what I should teach her and and what I shouldn't and he was just as helpful to me as her. Never made you feel dumb or silly for asking. I would recommend him highly. He has found the place he is meant to be. Thank you Doug. I know my daughter is much more safer out there thanks to you.

Fantastic experience: Doug Patterson was extremely helpful, kind, and motivating! Such a great experience and would definitely recommend him. :)

Fantastic experience: Doug Patterson is a great instructor - patient, personable and helpful. He made my son feel confident behind the wheel! Highly recommend The Next Street!!!

Fantastic experience: Very personal and a great instructor. Doug was a great help to me preparing for the test.