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ABCs of Safe Driving
3413 Merlin Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, United States
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Ma
Review №1

To lend credit to this review, I am a 20+ year US Navy Veteran who served honorably overseas supporting America’s Global War on Terrorism. After collecting our $350, Laurie Jackson changed her availability to non-working hours. After we refused to have our 15 year old drive at 6AM, she scheduled the first lesson from 8-10PM, when its dark at 8:45 PM. While driving Laurie Jackson was on her cellular phone for a significant amount of time, and my daughter felt berated by comments made about her driving, even though this was her initial time ever driving. After the 4th hour of driving, Laurie recommended additional driving lessons at her hourly rate, beyond the 6 hours required to attain a permit. While trying to schedule the third driving session, we sent our availability multiple times, but never heard back. We decided to finish with a separate driving provider, and without our permission Laurie communicated with the other provider about our daughter. Laurie only provided 4 of the 6 hours of driving we paid for, and when asked for a refund of the 2 hours she refused. We filed formal complaints with both the Idaho State Board of Driver Education, and the Idaho Division of Occupational Licenses.

Ad
Review №2

Laurie is amazing! Theyre super patient and kind. She makes the whole experience wonderful and I would recommend her for anyone!

Ai
Review №3

Lorie is the kindest and most considerate instructor I have ever seen. She has the patience of a saint and was able to communicate with me and be able to help me understand the rules and the laws of driving. I have never driven before and I am 31 years old and she taught me so well that I passed my driving exam on the first try. I would recommend her to anyone who is older and wants to learn the right way!

Te
Review №4

I had a most wonderful experience with ABCs of Safe Driving! Very patient and experienced instructor who helped me to get my skills back on track and supported me during my driving test. Highly recommended to everyone who is just learning to drive or already had some experience but in different country. And dont worry about your age - you can learn to drive no matter how old you are:)

Cr
Review №5

Laurie was a wonderful teacher! She was very patient and helpful! I can tell she loved to teach and does a great job doing it! She worked well with my schedule and was quick to reply to my texts and questions! Highly recommended for adults who are learning to drive for the first time!

Ha
Review №6

Im definitely glad I decided to take a driving school even though as a 22-year-old I didnt have to. I wasnt confident about my driving and Laurie helped me gain confidence, taught me a lot of the road rules I otherwise wouldnt have learned from a manual or an online course. Great for those who are working/studying/busy with life, because the theoretical part is done at your own pace online and the driving is scheduled according to what fits you. Something to keep in mind - driving starts when youre on top of the list among other student in finishing the online course. So do all 100% to make sure you get scheduled for driving ;)

pe
Review №7

Look elsewhere. Once they get your money they dont respond to emails, calls, texts, etc. Scheduling is next to impossible. We heard excuses ranging from very busy to sick to problems with the car. We got a call at 11:00 pm at night to schedule our daughter for the next night with all subsequent drives at night. In the winter no less. Really?!! For a first time driver. Not safe and not acceptable. We never heard from them again. We went with another provider after repeatedly trying to work with Laurie, to no avail. Laurie did not give us our entire refund despite providing no service and a ton of frustration. A formal complaint has been filed with the Idaho Bureau of Occupational Licenses. Similar reviews regarding this company are on the web.

Be
Review №8

Im pleased w/ Laurie... I understand the teachers for drivers training have other pt or ft jobs. Laurie did amazing w/ doing testing early in the morning or evening and it works w kids being in school !! My daughter said she is so patient and calm very prompt w/ contacting you back. Tysvm for teaching my daughter... highly recommended abc driving.

St
Review №9

She gave me many panic attacks and told me Id never. pass because I made simple mistakes any new driver would make

ba
Review №10

I learned very quickly with Laurie. She was very patient and I am better off for having taken lessons with them.

NA
Review №11

She has been very rude to my child, to the point of bringing her to tears and now my child is afraid to finish the lessons with her. I dont know how she stays in business treating people like that.

Ka
Review №12

Laurie is patient with the kids as well as the parents. Kind and very helpful!

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  • Address:3413 Merlin Dr, Idaho Falls, ID 83404, United States
  • Site:https://driversed.com/driving-schools/idaho/abcs-of-safe-driving.aspx
  • Phone:+1 208-523-3888
Categories
  • Driving school
Working hours
  • Monday:8AM–10PM
  • Tuesday:8AM–10PM
  • Wednesday:8AM–10PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:8AM–10PM
  • Sunday:8AM–10PM
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