160 Driving Academy of Raleigh

Dec 2023

Although there’s a lot to say and learn from going here but the best is the experience of great instructors such as Gentry Gunn, Lou Hurst, and Corey Buie. The learning process up until your test, students need to be aware of everything presented to them.

May 2023

Instructor to student ratio is very high, too many students..not enough driving instructors on the lot and not enough trucks available for student to train in. Ten student practicing and all sharing on one truck is ridiculous. We are on the field for 8 hours but I have to wait my turn, and only able to get in the truck to practice maneuvers 2 times a day. Both turns lasting 15-20 mins. 40 minutes of drive time on the lot out of the eight hours your there is not acceptable. Having a long list of names of who will use the truck next. Its like waiting to get on a ride at the amusement park. The instructors are very nice, funny, and amazing people. They make the best of things and is there to help you succeed despite the circumstances of the lot.I didnt like the fact that the classroom learning was online at a physical location. All my other class mates where able to stay at home and learn by logging on. I had to drive all the way to garner just to get on a computer when I could have stayed home and logged on from there. The computers they had available to use were slow and out of date. They were lagging and the people in charge at the office was not a big help as far as getting the computers to work properly. I ended up bringing my personal laptop and that did a much better job. I did feel prepared for the DMV permit test, the materials they gave us was helpful. I passed first time. The only reason I went with this school as my choice is because it worked with my schedule. Other than that the computer we learned on was terrible and the truck lot wasnt a spectacular expeRience. 3/5 stars i would say Loss of 2 stars for the main office experience (terrible computers) , and 1 star for the lot experience (not enough trucks/instructors) Even my graduation date has to be pushed back because there is a list of students behind on learning...too many students not enough instructors. All staff in the Garner main office and on the lot were nice and good teachers. Lou Hurst went above and beyond in making a video for student to watch and learn the pre trip inspection, in cab inspection and LAB/ Break test. Flora (FLO) is a joy to be around, kind, has patience, and helps in anyway she can. Marty will be there to walk you through step by step and can give you very helpful tips and is very knowledgeable. Classmates are very uplifting and were all there to learn and support one another. Good people overall.

Aug 2022

Kudos to my trainers and the 160 staff, especially McKenzia, Shelly, Reuben, Oz, and others. They took me from nearly no knowledge to a successful graduate with CDL-A, serious backing skills, and with tanker/hazmat endorsements! I got hired by Schneider within a week of my graduation.Keep up the great work, everyone Your passion for your students' successes is the best gift you offer!