A Careful Turn Driving School
Information about A Careful Turn Driving School
48423, Davison
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A Careful Turn Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: My daughters passed with a breeze with a high score and worked with us when one of my daughters missed a class for an important awards ceremony. My girls were able to drive with little anxiety with their driving instructor. They did awesome! Thanks for ALL you do!!
Fantastic experience: I am SUPER BLESSED by A Careful Turn. My daughters took this class together. They both passed with the highest of scores. Also, my daughters were able to feel comfortable and driven with ease with their driving instructor. They did amazing! Thank you for your class and ALL you do! Keep up the Excellent work!!
Your daughter has the study guide (it was given to her twice) and a test date. In fact, she has had 3 test dates and hasn't came to any of them due to her needing to work or not having a ride. Yes, I have background noise on while in the car, it's on volume 5. Occasionally, I may turn it up for a second to hear something that was said on a commercial but it never interferes with teaching or the student. If it is too much of a distraction for students, I will turn it off completely. Both of your students drove well so it wasn't a problem. Class was paid for on September 15th. It's been 9 days, not over 2 weeks.
***Just a follow up, student was supposed to come in again and did not show up again*** 10/17/2021
Negative experience: I'm glad there was an advertisement on top of the car that almost just side swipped/ran me into oncoming traffic in Lapeer. Your driver was in a right hand only turn lane with their blinker on to turn. What are you teaching students if they are about to cause an accident on a Sunday morning? I'm beyond upset at this point. How does a teacher not tell the student once in the turb lane you are to commit to turning then find a safe location to turn around, not go through when the light turns green and almost cause an accident.
Good afternoon Josi,
Thank you for sharing your concerns. I understand how upsetting and scary this incident must have been, and I’d like the opportunity to clarify what occurred.
After speaking with our instructor about this morning’s session, I want to provide some context. Yes, the right blinker was on, and our student driver was instructed to turn right. Unfortunately, the student accelerated quickly without making the turn. This created a split-second decision for our instructor, who determined that continuing straight was the safest option under the circumstances. Forcing the turn by slamming on the brakes or jerking the wheel to the right could have created an even more dangerous situation, particularly with a car behind them and our vehicle already past the point of safely turning onto the correct side of the road.
I’d like to ask you to consider this scenario: What would you have done if this was your own child in the driver’s seat and you were in the passenger seat giving them instructions? Sometimes, no matter how clearly we instruct, new drivers panic or make mistakes. It’s a frustrating and scary moment, but it happens because they’re still learning. Would you have been able to prevent the mistake in that instant, or would you, too, have prioritized avoiding a more dangerous outcome?
While our instructors are highly trained and work hard to guide students, we cannot control every move they make. Mistakes are a part of the learning process, and it can be disheartening when these moments lead to assumptions that our instructors are not doing their jobs. In fact, our instructor was doing exactly what they are trained to do: staying calm, providing clear guidance, and making a quick decision to ensure the safest outcome possible for everyone involved. We do not want any of our student's mistakes be deadly or harmful towards other drivers or the ones in our own cars.
After the incident, the instructor discussed what had happened with the student and asked why they didn’t turn as instructed. This reflection is a crucial part of our teaching process. It helps students understand the importance of following directions and gives them a chance to think about how they can make safer choices in the future.
As an experienced driver myself, I’ve encountered situations where someone in a right-turn-only lane went straight instead. In those moments, it’s my responsibility to slow down and allow them to merge safely, not to speed up and make it harder for them.
It’s incredibly frustrating when feedback like this is posted publicly without first reaching out to us directly. A quick phone call or email could have allowed us to address your concerns, explain the situation, and work toward a resolution.
We genuinely value safety and the trust of our community, and situations like this are disheartening for everyone. While I can’t change what happened, I hope this provides some insight into the complexities of teaching new drivers and reassures you that safety remains our top priority.
Always buckle up,
Amy Herriman
Fantastic experience: Older lady was my instructor for my road test, forgot her name, she was very attentive and stern yet at the same time very pleasant and over all an amazing proctor.
Fantastic experience: My son completed drivers training through A Careful Turn and we are now sending our daughter. We highly recommend!!
Fantastic experience: It was a very long wait and at times I would check in. Sometimes I would get a response right away and other times it would be a week. I would say they need a full time secretary. But I do understand that the owners are 2 teachers just trying to keep cost down. Be patient. Behind the wheel with my student, they were great. My student is autistic. He had Mr. Stinson and Mrs. Herriman. I do highly recommend
Fantastic experience: Wonderful instructors!
Fantastic experience: Very good Communication, my daughter feels very confident in herself and is driving awesome I was a nervous wreck at first but she’s got this! Thanks to everyone that has helped my daughter at a careful driving school!
Fantastic experience: Well i have my license now so it worked out
Positive experience: A few years ago my son took drivers training here. He and his friends had an instructor named John, who now works at All Safe Drivers Ed, in Davison. John fell asleep on the kids while they were on the expressway. The kids snapchatted him asleep and my son went 90 mph. I was outraged that John was not immediately fired. The owners claimed it was because of medication. I had my other kid enrolled at All Safe because I wasnt going to bring him back here because of John. But now I guess I will go to Flint. I was happy with the other instructor my kids drove with here. His name was Guy.
Thank you Kay Po for your review. I'm very sorry you were not happy John was not fired immediately. But I am glad that you were satisfied with Guy. Guy started with us when we opened and we knew he would be a great asset to our company. Hopefully, you change your mind in regards to going to Flint. We would love to have your other child attend our program. We have had no similar incidents to the one you are speaking of and as you stated, John is no longer with us. He is at AllSafe. Thank you for the 3 stars regardless of the incident. We appreciate that.
Fantastic experience: by far the best driving school you will find!!! Patrick Herriman and is staff are the most careing and critical instructors available... You can't go wrong with careful turn .
Fantastic experience: I started off with 0 driving experience. After taking Careful Turn, I felt extremely experienced. This school gave me the confidence to take my road test and I passed with flying colors.
Thank you Sarah, I'm glad to hear that!
Fantastic experience: My son went here and it was a great expierence. Great time options and my son learned a lot. Once my youngest gets old enough we will go here again and recommend this place to others
Thank you Cristyn! Don't forget when your next teenager comes, there's a sibling discount!
Fantastic experience: A careful turn was such a good experience! When you first start driving it's very nerve wracking but learning and driving With them made it fun and enjoyable. I past my road test with minimum to no mistakes and I owe it all to a Careful Turn in Davison.
Thank you H Reek.
Fantastic experience: A Careful Turn was a great driving school! They teach you all the essentials of driving and how to be safe while on the road. I gained all the information I was hoping to from their courses and the hands on experience from the drives you take throughout the course was invaluable. If you're looking for a place that can teach you how to drive while enjoying your time spent learning, A Careful Turn is the perfect place for you!
Thank you Josh.
Fantastic experience: Great experience, drivers are all great people, had a lot of fun and learned a lot, very convenient times and flexible when needed, highly recommend for any new drivers
Thank you Jacob
Fantastic experience: Great school! Instructor is very patient. My daughter was having a hard time with parking and he (Pat) spent some extra time with her to review parallel parking. Competitive pricing as well!
Thank you Susan. I'm glad Pat displayed patience. That is very important when learning to drive for everyone involved, student, parents, and instructor.
Negative experience: All of my childern have went here. It is a great place and my children loved it.
Thank you Stormie!
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