American Driving School

Fantastic experience: Ian made my daughter feel comfortable from the very first drive. He was patient and took the time to explain everything that she needed to know. They work around your schedule. I would highly recommend this driving school.

Fantastic experience: Very great experience with Ian. Made sure I was comfortable while driving and also explained very well on correct way to do things. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Ian is the best. Highly recommend!! Made my daughter extremely comfortable!

Negative experience: I would like to share my experience with "American" driving school that occurred approximately twenty years ago. The encounter left a lasting impression on me, prompting me to leave a review even after all this time. During my time with the company, I was assigned an instructor who happened to be the spouse of the owner. Although the instructor presented himself as the head of the company, it was clarified that his wife, due to immigration reasons or other circumstances, held the official role. At that time, she managed the scheduling aspect. While I sat in the car during one of my lessons, located in Bensalem between Hulmeville and Bristol Pike, I experienced a delay of approximately thirty minutes as the instructor attended to personal matters. This included obtaining snacks for himself, picking up political signs, and conversing with his gardener. Our subsequent driving session took us around Bensalem, during which we made numerous illegal stops to put up political signs. The instruction itself was minimal, mainly consisting of the instructor engaging in egotistical monologues about himself. His demeanor was consistently condescending, making it challenging for me to understand his slurred speech, often obstructed by substances in his mouth. Additionally, the condition of the car, a Toyota Matrix Hatchback, was notably unclean. Despite these concerning experiences, I completed two lessons without voicing any complaints. This was partly due to having already finished the classroom portion and fearing any potential repercussions for expressing dissatisfaction. In hindsight, the instructor's overall performance was severely lacking in all aspects. I cannot recommend this establishment, particularly if you wish to avoid subjecting your child to a traumatizing experience. It is worth noting that many of the positive reviews on this platform are contributed by faceless profiles without any other reviews, which contrasts with the negative reviews that appear to be genuine. I have no knowledge of or interest in the political signs displayed during my lesson, as their presence was inappropriate. Furthermore, the instructor abruptly cut our second session short to start another one, and subsequently, I faced difficulties in scheduling the third session. Despite numerous attempts to contact them, the driving school was unresponsive, yet had no issue cashing our check. Ultimately, I never received the certificate from them. Fortunately, my insurance company did not require proof, but merely inquired about it. I met their standards even though I did not complete the final two hours of behind-the-wheel training with this instructor. In retrospect, I wish I had known about the insurance requirements earlier. While I hope that the driving school has improved its practices since my encounter, the information presented here suggests otherwise.

Fantastic experience: Ian is an excellent driving instructor! He helped my son pass his driver's test on the first try. He is patient and knowledgeable and always ensured my son felt comfortable behind the wheel. He is also very good at explaining the rules of the road in a way that students can understand. I am grateful for Ian's help. He made learning how to drive much easier and more enjoyable for my son. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a great driving instructor.