Behind The Wheel Driving School

Fantastic experience: My son recent took driving lessons from Behind the Wheel. He wasn’t able to take it in school and he was required to take it for our insurance. Thankfully we were able to find Behind the Wheel, because unfortunately it’s hard to find since it’s not required at this time for kids to take (still blows my mind.) He came home every day with a sheet with what he did that day, and grading him on his abilities. He was able to check off all the necessary things you would expect from Driver’s Ed (driving on the freeway, parallel parking, etc.) My son did tell me on day one that he had said something that had come off as disrespectful (appearing that he knew it all,) and his instructor let him know who was the adult and the expectations, but my son did fine with it, it established boundaries, and he knew what was expected of him for the remainder of the week. My husband and I certainly were ok with it, as he is the adult and our son was there to learn. Establishing who the adult is and the respect that needs to be shown while teaching someone to drive, is of utmost importance for everyone’s safety. We appreciate their services and would recommend them to anyone needing Driver’s Ed for their child.

Negative experience: Part 2:Parents probably have checked him in the pass before about how he acts. The moment I mentioned my parents he was frustrated.He said ,”YOU’RE not comfortable with driving “. I responded by saying “ it was me AND my parents who weren’t comfortable. My dad told me if I was uncomfortable with continuing to just cancel and still be respectful towards him. I thought about at first, on the other hand, I am proud that pulled through. I expressed how I would have loved if he was more polite towards , I wouldn’t have been so “pissed”. He if he “offended me “ he was sorry. Why wouldn’t I be offended by it? He said he has no ill intentions towards ,which is a lie. The shocking thing is he has an issue when he starts getting smart with me and I start to get smart back . He would say “I beg your pardon “. I’m treating you how you treat me and you can’t handle it. I can tell he only is disrespectful towards females. I also forgot to mention that he asked me if I ever took medication before ,because I focus too much and I overthink.

Negative experience: Part 1: My teacher was Mr. Weathersby. My lessons were from Monday on June 24,2024 to Saturday June 29,2024 (I canceled on Wednesday when he got a flat tired with his student before me who had a lesson from 9:00am-11:00pm and my lesson was supposed to be from 11:30-1:30. Which of course he missed, because he had to wait for AAA and would have to get a new tire). I got a call that informed me about the situation and that my lesson would be scheduled later on. I can admit I was going to wait at first. I then decided I was going to cancel . I not about to have a lesson from 4:30-6:00 pm. I can honestly give this experience a 5/10 . I contemplated on whether on I should finish, because was just over the entire experience. I gave it that rating ,because it was very tiring. I left with more knowledge than before, but it was just draining for me. I am clearly inexperienced , so I will indeed make unlimited amount of mistakes. I did in fact apologize for my mistake as well. I guess that wasn’t good enough. In response, he would act like I couldn’t comprehend anything. He would have me driving in an areas that I never have driven in before, which I knew would be complicated. I would often voice my concerns. It would just turn into an uncomfortable situation. I would get questioned often if I was “scared”. He would also raise his voice so loudly as if I wasn’t sitting next to him. Mind you I’m still calm , respectful towards him and eventually I got tired of it. He would often catch attitudes. Make these smart comments that were uncalled for. I was still respectful towards him , but the moment I match the energy he is giving me I’m ultimately the bad guy. I am being questioned on why I’m so “pissed”. I can tell he rarely has students who would would not deal with any mess from him.He would often mistake me for doing something I wasn’t doing. He was aggressive with me at at times. For example,when I was driving down by the beach in Biloxi,I was about to make a right turn and he took over and started to aggressively turn the wheel as if I wasn’t doing it fast enough. He claimed I was about to cause an accident , which in my mind I was very careful trying to go around. I guess it just wasn’t perfect for him. I expressed how I wasn’t okay with what happened and he said he I “felt offended “ he was sorry. Had I not voiced my feelings he would have never said it. I told him why would you have me drive over there when I’m inexperienced and new to driving in this area around . I am still getting used to driving around lots of cars and I still have to work on my right turns. He said I “would never learn how if I didn’t” like that’s was supposed to help. He often ask why my parents wanted to take these driving lessons and I would respond by saying “because they want me to know how to drive”. Also because of work schedules as well. He told me because “they couldn’t “.He acted as if these driving lessons were the only time I would get practice in. I told him even after I’m done with the lessons I would still learn with the help from my parents. He doubted it . I acted as if my parents weren’t capable of teaching .He also kept pressuring to drive on the interstate. It is a part of the lesson , but I just wasn’t comfortable with it. Especially, with him being in the car with me. He wanted me drive to Alabama and didn’t disclose what part I’m driving to. I expressed to my dad about not feeling comfortable driving and he agreed with me. It was just to dangerous for me being inexperienced.I told my dad everything that happened. My dad agreed with me. My dad told me to tell him that I didn’t want to. The next day comes(which is a Saturday on June 29)Mr. Weathersby called to tell me he would be 15 minutes late. I told him that me and parents didn’t feel comfortable driving to Alabama. He was upset that I even told my dad about it. How are you mad at me telling him. Am I not supposed to tell my parents ? I can tell he hates when parents are involved.

Fantastic experience: They literally rode with me to the end. Thank you again.

Fantastic experience: Best defensive driving place on the coast of Mississippi learned some things that I didn’t know instructor was nice and knew what we was doing he’s a good instructor and has the patience to help anyone in need would recommend for people who need to take this class for any reason

Negative experience: My experience with my instructor here, Mr. Weathersby, was deeply frustrating and upsetting. Over the course of the five days during which I received lessons, I was repeatedly and bluntly asked irrelevant questions about my personal life--including my relationships with my friends, family, and God. At times, these questions led to personal insults and value judgments against me. Most egregiously, at one point I found myself thrust into an unexpected discussion of grief from a Christian perspective. I found Mr. Weathersby's (in my opinion) negative perspective on grieving for loved ones to be extremely demeaning and offensive, especially as he was previously made aware of my own past experience with lost family members. When I politely and respectfully expressed my discomfort with this line of discussion, I was met with mockery and insistence that these questions were necessary. I found that the heavy discomfort and stress invoked by these discussions interfered with my ability to drive. As for my instructor's actual skill as a driving instructor, I have no complaints. We made great progress on my driving abilities in only five days, and I'm appreciative of the practice that I was given. I only wish that he had stuck to the subject of driving.

Fantastic experience: hello, I would like to ask how much y'all services cost?

Fantastic experience: Our son's instructor, Mr. Weathersby, was very professional and knowledgeable. This was a very positive experience, and our son is now well-prepared for when he receives his license.

Fantastic experience: These lessons are great for anyone learning to drive. I took these lessons myself and I recommend them. The instructor is great with teaching and I learned a lot from him.

Fantastic experience: Our son took lessons from Mr. Weathersby and it was a terrific experience. So convenient with pick-ups at school, too! Beyond a driving instructor, he is like a mentor and really gets to know his students and puts them at ease. Our daughter will begin lessons soon. We are so fortunate to have such a great program available in our area.