Mr.Butch and his team are truly the best in town. I couldn’t imagine myself going with other driving school. I appreciate the fact that despite my age (older 😬) compare to other students, I had never felt intimidated of any kind. Butch is professional in every aspect and always feel comfortable during the 2 hour drive session. I definitely recommend them % 100!Thank you for your hard work!

This place was amazing. I needed to get my license for school, but always had severe anxiety whenever on the road. So I decided attending a driving course/school would be good for me. I live out in the valley, but the school out here I hadn’t heard good things about through mutual friends. That’s when I found be smart driving academy. And it was the right choice. The school even worked with my parents for the driving portion where we could meet up in the carrs parking lot in Eagle river, that way we didn’t have to drive all the way to anchorage.The 8 hour in class instruction seemed daunting at first, especially with Covid, but the academy excelled in both making the time enjoyable and safe. There was two tables, four chairs, with clear dividers separating everyone. Masks were required. Vaccinated clients were placed at one table and the unvaccinated clients at the other to improve safety. Everyone was given their own workbook to write in and take home, a textbook to follow along in class with, and a couple of things to fiddle with like a toy car and coin. As for the instruction, you watch multiple videos on safety and situations, as well as discuss with everyone. Butch, the owner, is a very eccentric, entertaining gentleman with a lot of knowledge. He makes class fun with plenty of jokes, fun videos, and informational games (like driving jeopardy). He allows for breaks and brings snacks for everyone as well. But most importantly you can tell he cares about you and your safety- everyone who works there does. I didn’t talk to everyone, but you can tell in their eyes. They aren’t there for the money.As for the driving portion of the course, I had Ron as my instructor. That guy has such a lovable personality. He’s always smiling and laughing, and never once did he yell at me. He has nerves of steel. His instruction was great. He always answered my questions and explained it in a way that was digestible. He also gave great advice and tidbits while driving, little things to recognize and remember while driving. One day it was raining fairly hard when I drove with Ron, and he let me hydroplane in a controlled environment to allow me to tell the difference between hydroplaning and normal driving. He then taught me what to do and not to do. It was very informative. Ron’s instruction was so great that I may come back in the winter for extra lessons in driving with ice and snow.I took my road test the other day and I passed. The test took me 15-20 minutes and the entire time Butch was very calming and professional. It didn’t feel scary or stuffy though.Now, when I drive I feel calm and relaxed because I know what to do in several situations. I know what to look for, how to “read a car’s behavior”, and what to do if things start to go south.Overall, I would definitely recommend be smart driving academy to anyone who is anxious about driving or wants a comfortable environment to learn in.- Abby M

My experience at Be Smart Driving Academy was awesome! I definitely think this was the best way to learn to drive properly and learn all the rules of the road. Staff are very nice and are very good with communication and directions when youre learning how to drive. I would 100% recommend this to anyone looking for a good driving school.

Be Smart was a great experience and was really great. I walked in with only a week experience before I started and the 8 hr class and the driving instructor Greg I drove with for 2 hrs a day for 4 day that taught and instructed me was really cool calm and professional . They helped me gain the knowledge, and to feel more comfortable behind the wheel and let me know more to what to expect on the road. I passed with flying colors within a few week. I highly recommend Be Smart 🔑 🚗Thanks again Be Smart 😊

Be Smart Driving Academy has helped me a lot with learning everything i needed to know on the rules of the road and how to properly drive. I am very thankful and grateful to Mr. Butch and his staff for being so helpful. I highly recommend taking their classes if you are interesting in learning to drive.

I took the course class and the driving test at Be Smart Driving Academy. I am a very nervous and shy person and I felt very safe, comfortable and welcomed there. The class was fun and educational. The driving test was really easy going and I got my drivers license the same day I took the test! All the workers there were really nice. My family has decided to also have my brother attend Be Smart Driving Academy in the near future. It definitely deserves 5 stars!

After waiting months and months to get an open slot with the DMV due to the covid-19 I set up an appointment for my road test my instructor was very informative and very professional I passed the first time a few little hiccups he corrected me on but other than that a great experience I would definitely recommend this place for anyone that needs to get a road test done or any type of instructions!

The name speaks for itself, Be Smart Driving Academy. Butch Evans will teach you to be a smart and safe diver. Our kid had very limited experience driving prior to taking classes. Butch did not disappoint. The classroom training was informative and friendly, and the road instruction was very impressive and professional. We were surprised with the significant improvement of our child’s driving skills after completing the week long training.I highly recommend Be Smart Driving Academy.

My son took his road test for his license. The evaluator went over the expectations before the test and had a calm personality that put my son at ease. After the test he gave genuine feedback and tips. My son passed in his first attempt. I wouldnt hesitate to use their services again. We had a very positive experience.

I love this driving school and I believe that they do a wonderful job at teaching new drivers everything they need to know. I very much recommend this school for anyone who wants to learn to drive.I had a great experience at this place and the people who work there are very professional and timely.

I took the full driving course class and am amazed at how passionate they are! They focus on the safety of not only you, but others too. Butch is one of the funniest people you could meet! He will talk your ears off but you end up wanting to know MORE! Greg was my instructor and he is such a wonderful joy to be with. Making everything easy to learn without the hassle and stress behind the wheel. I have not taken my licence test yet, but I plan to here in the very near future. I will also be taking the winter driving course with them as well. I reccomend this school if you or your child would wish to learn to drive. All ages are welcome! Please come see these guys! It will be worth your while!

This is a great place to get a drivers education! I took my road test today and I passed! The instructors do such a great job!

Be Smart Driving Academy went above and beyond making my sons 16th birthday the best day ever. Very knowledgeable and friendly the entire visit. Thank you.

Butch Evans has more passion for driver education than I have seen from anyone, ever. He has been instructing new drivers in our community for over 30 years. There is no other driving school in the municipality with the level of expertise he has. The staff at Be Smart want each individual to succeed but driver and community safety is always a top priority. Having a drivers license is a privilege, not a right, and must be earned.

Butch Evans and his team really know what they are doing. With just 8 hours of driving instruction, I was able to gain the knowledge and confidence to pass the road exam. If you are looking to learn to drive the right way, this is it.

What a very nice experience. I’ve learned a lot of things from Amanda’s class and I had so much fun driving with my instructor Butch. I am very happy and excited to drive in the city. Thank you so much BE Smart Driving academy 😁😁😁

Lynette there is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. For my part I highly recommend them.

Found the instruction very helpful & informative. the classroom was very interactive. eased my anxiety about driving in the snow a bunch! thank you so much!

All instructors I had to interact with were very helpful, informative, professional, experienced and on the top with great sense of humor. That’s all you need to ease nervousness before taking driving road exam.Money well spent.Highly recommended.Thank you

If you want to learn how to be a safe and smart driver, this is the place you want to come! Their instructors are very patient and talented in teaching ! Especially Mr. Ron ! He’s the man !

Even though I did not take a class here, I felt welcomed and respected since the first moment I walked through those doors. Butch is the funniest nicest person you will meet, which really eased my anxiety before my road test. He accommodated our schedule so that I could take the exam right after school. He is very informative and has been teaching classes for many many years. He clearly knows everything there is to know about driving and he is one of the only two programs I would ever recommend people taking classes from in anchorage.

I would highly recommend be smart driving academy to anyone who is looking for top tier driving instruction and service!! For my needs, be smart driving academy was the best fit for me.

Extremely helpful and nice instructors who care about the driver behind the wheel! I took their 16 hour course in December and just passed my drivers test today! They were very flexible with my schedule and really did help my driving habits! Would recommend to anyone who wants driving instruction before taking their test.

Thank you so much for all the care you put into teaching me safe techniques on the road. :) I loved the whole process so much more than I ever expected. We had good laughs and great conversation and overall I was really comfortable working with the instructor. A few days after I passed my test (on the first try) I got my very own Subaru Outback! This was all made possible by the instructors at Be Smart Driving Academy.

I took my driving test twice at this place and I will say that as far as booking the test and getting through it all, it was extremely easy. They were pretty fast with it. The first exam I took I had failed and I understand that failing is my own fault, but the comments and remarks that were made towards me were not very helpful. I was belittled and yelled at, and I understand that their first priority is letting you know what you did wrong in order to pass, I do think that she had crossed a line. I dont think yelling was in any way professional. The second time I took my exam I had a different procter and he was really nice. Let me know what I could improve on in an assertive but kind way. Really hope they promote more service like my second experience

Be Smart Driving Academy helped to build my daughter’s confidence while driving with positive encouragement and thorough instruction. The owner will go above and beyond to make sure your child is prepared to take their road test. This was an overall great experience for all of us!!

This is the best driving school in the state. The owner & operators name is Butch, this man is the greatest driving instructor Ive ever had the pleasure of learning under. He is kind, curtious, talkative (which helps you learn how to multi-task while driving), and smart and a whip; he makes sure your experience there is worth every penny. Within the four days we spent driving together I mastered parallel parking, properly navigating roundabouts, and merging into the highway, as well as the basic rules of the road.I cant recommend this business enough, there simply arent enough adjectives in the English language. Learn here and youre guaranteed to leave an expert.

Butch is awesome owner of the Academy: very experienced, patient, funny, diversified! I took his class myself nearly 17 years ago, and it changed my life. I became very confident driver. Recently my son took his classes, and it helped us to reduce insurance payments nearly to a 40%. I would recommend the services of this Driving Academy to absolutely anyone!

Owner was doing 50 in a 35 and flashed his brights and honked when we both moved into the center lane at the same time. If this is what he teaches his students Im afraid for Anchorages roads.

I had a great experience here on September 12th, Butch was amazing at making me feel calm, comfortable and in control. I truly feel that I’ve learned more in 1 day with Be Safe than I have with anyone else. Thanks for the awesome experience and confidence you have given me!

I am a road safety advocate. While I have no personal experience with the Be Smart Driving Academy LLC, I DO know the academy supports Turn Off Cell B/4 Driving which promotes ATTENTION to JUST driving. Makes us ALL SAFER on our roads. STAY SAFE!

There is so much more added into the 15th ed. Going through the material is a piece of cake. The students all seem to be enjoying the Power point presentations. Everything works so smooth together and there is not a lot of jumping around or repeating the same thing over and over like past editions. This is by far my favorite instructors guide I have used over the years.Thanks AAAAn AAA instructor post

Butch did a great job keeping the initial class exciting and after practicing with him for a week I immediately passed the driving test!

Butch taught both my kids to drive. I started teaching them but got to anxious so sent them to Butch. It cleared my mind to know that they have been taught all the correct rules of the road not what I do. He was on time picking them up from school and dropped them off at home. My kids seemed more at ease driving when they were finished with his class. I would recommend him over and over again to anyone that asks!

Butch thought 2 of my daughters how to drive including my nephews, with that said I can attest first hand how phenomenal these experiences have been for the family. Butch is a true professional and a master at what he does. He keeps you engaged and builds your confidence while maintaining a very relaxed environment. My kids really enjoyed having him for an instructor. I would highly recommend Butch to anyone who is either looking to learn how to drive or taking a defensive driving course.

Absolutely fantastic driving school. Helps conquer your road fears and the staff is excellent, energetic, and enthusiastic. Youll leave there smiling. Money well spent.

We were recommended Be Smart Driving Academy by a friend . We called spoke with Butch & signed up. Butch made Our son feel comfortable & confident in the classroom & driving. We would diffidently recommend Be smart Driving Academy...

Highly recommend. Very accomidating and patient with my daughter who was getting her license for the first time. I would also add you can tell they have passion to make better drivers.

I really enjoyed their driving class. My instructor, Butch, was very calm and patient during my behind-the-wheel training, even when I made mistakes. He taught me how to drive defensively and how to be a safe driver.

Went to another driving school, spent $750 and still didnt really know how to drive. Wish I came here first. They were very helpful :)

One of the best schools to take drive test at. Even though I failed the first time because I made a mistake I still went the second time because they treat you very well. They do them best to make you relax before you take your test.

I had a lot of fun learning how to drive here, Everyone is so nice and helpful. Butch is a great driving instructor who pushes you to do your best!

Loved the man helping us today!

Customer service is basically nonexistant and driver instructors are extremely rude! No one answers the phone or is actually there at the front desk, there is no sign indicting when theyll be back.I took a test about a year ago, the man was extremely rude and I told him I had anxiety and he said some rude remarks at the end.Also less than a year ago I witnessed a student driver turn into a ditch on dimond, I called the office to tell them about the incident and no one picked up the phone. I contacted the police and told them where I saw the incident since they had the company logo on the car.Go else where this business is not managed correctly.

Well worth the time & investment in having Butch and his staff work with you. Take the stress out of driving and build confidence in your childs driving future.

Highly recommended!If you want to learn the correct way of city driving, enroll at Be Smarts 16-hour course.Butch provided valuable knowledge during our Defensive Driving classroom training. John is a skilled and very patient Driving Instructor. Thanks guys.By the way, I just got my Drivers License from DMV today!

It was a really good environment and now I feel super comfortable behind the wheel 👍🏻

Butch taught my wife how to drive. He is a very good instructor.

10/10 recommend. Very entertaining.

This class really helped me become more comfortable driving, and Butch was a great instructor!

I’m in your driving class right now and I like it!

Hands down best driving academy in Anchorage! Very knowledgable, kind and considerate.

Butch was very patient with me. Being an older student I felt nervous but Butch put me right at ease.

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Worst place in all of anchorage

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