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Drivers Edge
117-199 Park St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States
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Sa
Review №1

Knowledgeable and patient instructors. Great on site classroom, very well maintained. Flexible schedules for fitting in my driving time. Had the feel of a family business. Would recommend to anyone, looking for a great teaching experience at a very fair price.

Ma
Review №2

Very glad we found this driving school! The staff is great and accommodating, especially Sally, one of the driving instructors. She gave great tips to help us continue driving with our teens with confidence. Highly recommend this school, in particular if there are concerns with coordination and being attentive on the road.

Ri
Review №3

Excellent experience! Very professional. I used another driving school for my two oldest children and now this driving school for my next two children. This is by far the best.

st
Review №4

Pros:- Gets the job done- They will give you exactly what questions will be on the testCons:- They never respond to calls.- They mess up schedules a lot and you will have a good chance at missing the first class.- Instructors get side-tracked and talk about irrelevant things, personal life, etc.- They dont get the class involved- Makeups are very hard to coordinate, instructors usually have an excuse for either being late or not showing up at all.- Every class is the same: Introduction, video, worksheets, video, talking, and then highlighting in the book. Other schools do drive simulations, crash simulations.Conclusion:This was a last choice school because all the others didnt have openings until the fall and I would rate this one star but because we ended up with a legal permit I guess it was worth it. But this schools remains inferior to the others in the area.

an
Review №5

One of the instructors was very good but one was very stressful and put students in a very anxious state during driving. but good classroom lessons overall/well taught

Sc
Review №6

So, I just got my permit. Heres what I think about Drivers Edge.First off, its very hard to do poorly in this course. After you complete the worksheets, the instructor(s) go over them with the class. Not only do they allow you to fix errors, they also have you highlight every question that will be on the final test, making studying a breeze and allowing you to easily pass with flying colors.Furthermore, the location is phenomenal. Since the classroom is right next to Wicked Brew, students have easy access to a quick pick-me-up when break time comes around. Also, food is readily available inside the classroom as well.However, there are some things about Drivers Edge:While were still in the classroom, the instructor(s) will sometimes talk over the videos theyre showing. Because of this, its hard to get information from either source because the noises overlap each other. Other than that, theres not much else to the classroom.In regards of driving an actual vehicle, I have quite a bit to say.As ancient as they are, the school has picked an appropriate selection of vehicles for students to drive. They are small and easy to control, albeit some of them are a little creaky.Now, Ive only driven with four different instructors, so I cant speak for everybody. But, about the instructors:I appreciate the slow build-up that the instructors take when it comes to transitioning from a parking lot to bustling traffic. When I took my 10 hours of driving, I barely noticed that I was in traffic until I was driving myself back to the Airport Mall, yet I was still completely aware of my surroundings!Some people tend to complain about the instructors going into off topic conversations about things like their personal life during the driving appointments, but I believe that this is helpful. Youre going to be talking to your passenger 9 times out of 10 when you eventually get your license, so its a good idea to start practicing now.I wont point fingers, one of the instructors was especially mentally tiring. Because they were always on egde and laying on their brake, this tired me out to the point of almost driving off the road, so I had to take a quick break.Another instructor, however, was especially laid back. Many other students appreciate this instructors mellow attitude, and I can see why. They did have to use their breaks from time to time, but mostly, they just taught students how to slow down more efficiently, for example.All the other instructors Ive driven with werent too notable, mostly because I only had a single hour with one and the other one was... Meh.To conclude, Drivers Edge is strong in some places and needs work in other areas. The curriculum was easy as pie and was mostly enjoyable. The actual driving, however, is variable depending on who the instructor is. Likely, youre going to have an easy drive with your instructor. Other times, not so much, especially at night. For these reasons, Ill give Drivers Edge 3 stars, the curriculum was easy, albeit unchallenging. The driving appointments were mostly able to be completed with minimal effort, and the location was just right, especially to those who attend John Bapst.

Fe
Review №7

Great school. Great experience!

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  • Address:117-199 Park St, Bangor, ME 04401, United States
  • Phone:+1 207-941-9494
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  • Driving school
  • Training centre
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