Dutch Fork Driving School

Fantastic experience: I’ve had a car crash 3 months back and I really needed confidence and someone to help me to get back on the road. Richard was really patient with me and encouraging and giving feedback as well as ensuring safety. I’ve been to other driving schools and I’ve never seen such a clean car and such a good instructor. Thank you so much Richard, hoping to take one more class soon!

Negative experience: Not happy with the inappropriate questions and comments to an underage teen girl! Do not recommend.

Fantastic experience: I was an adult that needed my license, fast. Mr. Zimmer was SO PATIENT with me, and after about 16 years later, I'm encouraging my son to go through him as well. Things he taught me then, still stick with me today.

Fantastic experience: The best driving instructor in the area by a mile.

Fantastic experience: great experience :)

Fantastic experience: Finding the right driving instructor for your teen can be a daunting task, especially with the added challenges of navigating construction zones in the Irmo/Dutch Fork area. After thorough research, we chose Dutch Fork Driving School for our daughter, and we couldn't be happier with our decision. Mr. Zimmer's expertise and engaging teaching style truly set him apart. He not only kept our daughter interested throughout both classroom and road sessions but also maintained open communication with us as parents, which was invaluable. The fact that he handles all instruction personally ensured a consistent and personalized learning experience. While I've spent countless hours teaching my daughter to drive, Mr. Zimmer's professional instruction proved far superior. He equipped her with the skills and confidence to navigate complex traffic situations and construction-related road hazards. If you're seeking a top-notch driving school in the Irmo/Dutch Fork area, I wholeheartedly recommend Dutch Fork Driving School and Mr. Zimmer. He's not just a driving instructor; he's a mentor who prioritizes safety and empowers young drivers to become confident and responsible on the road. Jeff Stallings

Fantastic experience: My son loved driving with Mr. Richard. He was very patient and gave him a lot of confidence to get out there on the road(on I26 the very first day) I was shocked and happy. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: Like that experience of driving school for the first time since Feb 24, 2024 to Feb 25, 2024

Fantastic experience: We had used other driving schools in Chapin and Irmo for our two older teens with mixed results, so I decided to try a different one for our youngest. Found all the positive reviews for Mr. Zimmer and gave him a try. We were very pleased. He is a great teacher and puts the learner at ease with humor and kindness. Great experience.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Zimmer is an amazing instructor. He was very accommodating to our needs and times also. Our kiddo did amazing and yours will also! Definitely recommend Dutch Fork Driving School. Thank you again Mr. Zimmer

Fantastic experience: Mr. Zimmer is an excellent instructor. Very knowledgable and very polite. My daughter was very nervous until she had the honor of passing her road test and getting her license. He is the best!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended Dutch Fork Driving School. My Learning experience with Dutch Fork Driving School was awesome.Mr.Richard Zimmer is an excellent teacher very professional nice and funny instructor.I am so glad i went Dutch Fork driving school for my lesson and test and i got my drivers license today happiest day ever!

Fantastic experience: Mr. Zimmer is an excellent teacher and a very nice person! His lessons really stick with the students. We have had our two teens learn from him and will be sending our youngest when it's her turn.

Fantastic experience: Richard Zimmer makes you feel very comfortable. He is very nice and talks you through everything. He is very patient with the student. He tells you what you're doing wrong and helps you to understand what you have done wrong,then helps you correct it Very good teacher. I highly recommend this school.

Fantastic experience: We live in Sumter, but I was having a hard time finding a driving instructor people I knew liked. So I had my teen research driving schools to find the best one and she found Mr. Zimmer's school. He was exceedingly patient and my daughter always spent the drive home recounting his jokes and anecdotes. I was so glad she found a teacher she respected and was comfortable with, difficult for a teen. He administers the road test himself which meant I didn't have to schedule it with the dmv and she wasn't nervous riding with a stranger. I will definitely be taking the rest of my kids to him when the are old enough, the drive out there is worth it.

Fantastic experience: Richard demonstrated care, organization, and a passion to help my child succeed behind the wheel. I was so worried about her learning to drive, but he put my mind at ease. The driving lessons were always conveniently scheduled. He did a great job from beginning to end with my daughter. It was a little weird saying goodbye because he’s been so instrumental. Nevertheless we have to move on, of course!! Thank you Richard! May God continue to bless you and your family.

Fantastic experience: Our son had a wonderful experience with Mr. Zimmer at Dutch Fork Driving School! He was anxious about learning to drive, but returned from his first lesson excited to continue. He’s now a confident driver and I’m thankful for the thorough teaching he received.

Fantastic experience: Everything went well at the DMV..driver’s license is in hand. Thanks to my grandson’s studying and willingness to learn and A BIG THANKS to you, Mr. Zimmer, for your pleasant personality and taking time out of your busy schedule to assist him with driver training. You are a great trainer! Me and his mother are glad we chose DUTCH FORK DRIVING SCHOOL!❤️ D. Watts, Grandmother

Fantastic experience: Mr Zimmer was a wonderful teacher and I'm an older student (35). I learned ways of driving that made difficult maneuvers easy after his instruction. Definitely the best in town. Thanks Mr Zimmer for helping me accomplish a much needed task.

Fantastic experience: Excellent training from a very knowledgeable teacher. He’s patient and funny! My daughter enjoyed the classroom experience with the other students as well.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Zimmer is a professional that has a wonderful rapport with not only the students but parents as well. He takes time to explain certain driving situations that the student needs to work on to ensure they are prepared for driving alone. My daughter loved the instruction, even when failing her first attempt at the driving test. He is fair and responsible. I highly recommend Dutch Fork Driving School.

Fantastic experience: Mr.zimmer is an amazing teacher. He take his time with you make sure you understand everything. Gives great advice before the road test. Amazing lecture in class. Overall the BEST driving school you can attend.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Zimmer is such a great driving instructor. He gave helpful and prompt feedback both during and after each lesson, which is incredibly important for any student driver. There was never any problem with communication. Mr. Zimmer is patient and professional. We highly recommend Dutch Fork Driving School. It was a wonderful experience for our nervous driver!

Fantastic experience: The teacher is so patient :)

Fantastic experience: We highly recommend Mr. Zimmer! He taught both of my daughters, and through his instruction, their confidence in their driving soared (and so did mine ;))

Fantastic experience: Mr. Zimmer is an excellent driving teacher! He is very knowledgeable, extremely organized and very flexible with scheduling lessons. He made my son feel very comfortable through the entire process! We will be using him again next year when our daughter turns 15!

Fantastic experience: Excellent experience for our family! Mr. Zimmer is a wonderful teacher. He is professional and organized. We appreciated his feedback after driving sessions. Our experience with his driving school went beyond our expectations and greatly surpassed the service from another driving school that our oldest child attended.