About DS Driving School West
DS Driving School West provides driver training with classroom learning and behind-the-wheel instruction. Reviews describe the classroom learning as super straightforward and easy to complete. The behind-the-wheel training is noted as very well done, with instructors generally being knowledgeable, friendly, and providing good constructive feedback. They work to prepare students to pass the behind-the-wheel test. The school has two convenient locations and uses an online scheduling system to keep progress on task, though securing an opening can be difficult and requires prompt booking. Most experiences are positive, with many families highly recommending the school. Specific instructors are frequently praised for going above and beyond, building student confidence, and ensuring scheduling needs are met. A minority of reviews mention inconsistencies between instructors or a desire for more comprehensive instruction on certain test maneuvers. Overall, it is reported as a good experience where the staff takes care of their students.
I had a pretty good experience at DS Driving School. Not perfect, but that's life. I had different teachers for my Behind The Wheels, some were great and others not so much. Classroom learning was super straight forward and easy to complete which I appreciated. During my 2nd Behind the Wheel I mentioned that I had issues with the sign up process because it is so difficult to find an opening, and DJ helped me get my 3rd Behind the Wheel completed. DJ (the owner) is a fun guy and gave a lot of good constructive feedback on my driving! So overall my experience was pretty good and the quality of instructing that was given during both the Classroom learning and Behind the Wheels was very well done.
at this point I have to give a lower rating because it is almost impossible to schedule behind the wheel hours. You have to get your slots the first day of the month at 8am on line and they fill up incredibly fast! My son had his drivers ed in-class portion in July 2023 and he has only had 1 behind the wheel session since. It is March 5, 2024. It is incredibly frustrating!
Instructors for behind the wheel were so friendly, my daughter loved Lhotka! Sunny was amazing to work with. I was so worried I wasn't going to get my daughters last behind the wheel in before her birthday and Sunny made sure it happened. They are busy but if you get logged in the first of the month, you'll get your time in.