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All Wise Driving Academy
8601 Mayland Dr Suite 8611, Richmond, VA 23294, United States
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Pr
Review №1

My overall experience with All Wise driving institute has been great. Administration is great. Farzana is good at scheduling and she is on top of everything to make sure class runs smoothly. Instructor Tony is awesome. He makes you comfortable and help you build confidence. I had 1 class with Amir and it went well. You don’t get same instructor again, which could be good as you get suggestions from different instructor as well as bad as instructor doesn’t know you well if they keep on changing. I gave 4 star because of my experience with instructor Raymond. Though, he is good instructor, he doesn’t give enough time. I had 2 class with him and he was in rush and I had behind the wheel lesson with him for 35 minutes each time instead of 50 minutes class.

Vi
Review №2

Great school! The driving instructors were very friendly the owners are nice they get you in and out fast! Would recommend for anyone

Th
Review №3

All Wise is an excellent Driving School. I was very pleased with their commitment to assist my daughter in driving very safely. My daughter felt very comfortable and at ease with her driving instructors. I had such a piece of mind knowing that my daughter was in good hands. Just a few weeks working with my daughter she was able to pass her driving test with confidence. I highly recommend All Wise with assisting your loved ones in driving. Thank you again , we truly appreciate your services.

La
Review №4

My 16 year old daughter did her classroom and behind the wheel drivers education at All Wise. She was able to complete most of the written work on her own schedule, and then it was easy to find a time for her to take the class. It was also easy to schedule her behind the wheel sessions. We were very pleased with what she learned with each of the driving instructors. She was significantly more capable and confident by the end of the sessions. I felt as though the instructors were very concerned with making sure she was safe and comfortable behind the wheel, and when she finished, the lovely lady who runs the school gave her a very gentle and sweet lesson about the responsibilities of being a safe driver. Highly recommend All Wise!

Sy
Review №5

I did Behind the Wheel at All Wise a week ago and it was a great experience! They do a great job of making people feel comfortable and ready to drive on their own. All the drivers I had were personable, professional, helpful. I would recommend All Wise to anyone looking to get their license!

Sa
Review №6

Worst driving school! They’ll take your money then refuse to give you all of your lessons. The lady answering the phones is rude and unprofessional. They’ve done this to both me and my cousin where they took our money then didn’t get back to us about scheduling our last lessons. Save your self the trouble and go somewhere else.

Ch
Review №7

A very good driving school with friendly and professional staff especially my behind the wheel instructor, Tony. I recently got my license from here and I would recommend anyone who wants to get their license, to definitely get it here!

Su
Review №8

They really make a point of evaluating drivers and making sure we are all safe on the road.

De
Review №9

Allwise is best institute. I am new into the United state and joined allwise. All process for DL are hassle free in Allwise. Toni is excellent mentor and very good friend too. He provides very good techniques of driving. He makes very comfortable behind wheel for newbies. He gives lot of confidence. Farzana is so very friendly. MUST GO drivinng school for new learner. 5 on 5.

Me
Review №10

Everyone was professional and extremely nice. We love Tony, one of the behind the wheel instructors!

Aa
Review №11

I completed my Drivers Ed class on a Saturday morning and went on to my behind the wheel directly after that. Within my behind the wheel, I had great instructors who were genuinely helpful to my driving, and taught me subtle things that helped my driving. Great place to learn driving overall.

Se
Review №12

Amir did a great job teaching or course. Staff made sure we had plenty of coffee and enough breaks to keep you moving through the day. Professional clean environment easy to find. Parking was easy and Amir our instructor took personal care to make sure everyone knew the dangers and different types of driving mistakes. As a former insurance person he has seen so many accidents and now tries to prevent them through education. Took the class, passed the test and walked away with my certificate the same day. I recommend this place for anyone that needs any type of driver education or court appointed driving school.

sc
Review №13

A great place to really learn how to drive. Everyone there is super nice and friendly, especially the driver instructer named Tony. Highly recommended.

Hu
Review №14

Overall, a great driving school! The owners were very nice and allowed for good communication. The instructors (Scott and Tony) were great and very nice. Altogether an amazing experience and I would highly recommend “All Wise” to anyone who is looking to perform their behind the wheel testing.

Ja
Review №15

Loved the local family aspect of the driving school and how the instructors connected with me on a more personal level then a lot of teachers do. The Instructors, Tony and Scott, were amazing and (along with Farzah/Amir) helped me get my license in about 2 weeks. Additionally, the drivers-ed class was insightful and along with the BTW sessions, well worth the price. It was a pleasure to receive my license from them and Ill definitely be referring friends to this driving academy :)

sa
Review №16

Really good driving school would highly recommend. Owner is very nice and is willing to work with you and your schedule in most circumstances. Not only did I attend 5 years ago, but recently my friends had to attend traffic school and I told them to go here only. The price is pretty reasonable compared to other places, and the staff is fine for a driving school.

Su
Review №17

I had an excellent experience with All Wise and I’d highly recommend going there, especially if you’re a teenage driver. The driving instructors, Tony and Scott, were both extremely welcoming and gave me very helpful tips on some of the problems I was struggling in. The school does well in making sure you are relaxed but still mindful whilst driving, which is very good for teenage drivers because they tend to be stressed behind the wheel. The owner, Amir, and the office manager, Farzana, are organized and truly care about the safety of their students. I’m very happy that I got the chance to be granted my license from here!

Co
Review №18

Excelent place, the owner and his wife are very nice, the instructors are amazing so graful with Tony, Walter and Amir.

Ny
Review №19

I called today trying to see how much the 60 day waiver class was so I can go head and get it to go get my license sooner then 60 days from the dmv and she insisted on me paying 400 just to get my license through them in a week which I told her that I didn’t want to do that I just wanted the 60 day waiver so I won’t have to wait the 60 days and then she tried to tell me I couldn’t do that. She was trying to force me go through them instead of paying the 250 just to get the waiver then she put her husband otp trying to tell me the same thing and they won’t even listening to what I was saying. They are very money hungry and don’t care about what you saying. I couldn’t even understand them because they are foreign.

pe
Review №20

Had such a pleasant experience, very professional and easy for parents and kids. One of the driving instructors, Tony, was awesome, so friendly, and made behind the wheel a BLAST.

Al
Review №21

The instructors are great, I learned more in two drives with them then I had in four months with my parents.

Va
Review №22

I love love loved this place. The experience was so fun. I looked forward to going to every class. Amir was an amazing teacher. He thought me a lot of things and I would definitely recommend !!

Ti
Review №23

I needed a court approved certificate last minute. All wise understood the pressure I was in personally as a single mother, and they helped me immediately. They were understanding, thorough and just overall nice! Thank you sooooo much for helping and being there! You are highly appreciated!

No
Review №24

It was very easy and comfortable, I enjoyed my experience, and I would recommend this to anyone who’s looking to get their drivers license like I did.

Ja
Review №25

Really great place, super easy to get scheduled in and everyone is very nice and professional. My driver instructor was Ali and he was great and super friendly, highly recommend!

Je
Review №26

All Wise Driving School is such an amazing place to be prepared to drive and learn how to drive. The environment is very friendly and helpful. They are all so kind, very helpful with learning to drive, and make you feel so welcomed and comfortable. I received my license today and I feel very confident to drive and the process was very organized and simple! I recommend All Wise Driving School to everyone! They are so amazing😊

Ni
Review №27

I really loved my time during the All Wise Driving School. They are very professional and made me feel confident in my driving. The instructors make me feel very calm and relax while showing me the rules of the road. They are very experienced and handle everything with class and business. I recommend anyone who lives in the Richmond, Henrico, Glen Allen areas to go to All Wise for driving school. They offer a bunch of services as well. I will be recommending more of my friends to All Wise! Thank you for all you have done for me! :)

Ka
Review №28

I loved my experience at All Wise Driving School! They were all so friendly and professional. I did behind the wheel and got it done in five days! Don’t hesitate, call now! You won’t regret it!

Br
Review №29

Very accommodating people, did my drivers education here and it was incredibly easy my instruction was clear and During behind the wheel my instructor was very cool calm and collected. 10/10 would recommend.

Cr
Review №30

Over price for classes. Teacher barely do anything to be call “Teacher”. Barely teach. Recommend other driving school

Em
Review №31

My All Wise experience was great! It was an easy process. The behind the wheel sessions were quick and the instructors were very kind and helpful. I recommend!

Ma
Review №32

Good place to learn driving. They prioritise customers interests and provide lessons in an organized manner.

Si
Review №33

I loved going there, I feel like I gained more confidence on the road from the instructors help. 10/10 recommend

S
Review №34

The best driving academy out there! I just put my 4th child through their driving program. They are professional, courteous and very friendly! We will use them again next year for our last kid.

Ca
Review №35

Loved my experience! I having been working for 6 years to gain my license, due to Anxiety. Mr. Singh was kind, patient, and calm. He made me feel comfortable and confident. He taught me skills with good, clear, concise instructions. I can now say, I am a confident driver, who is actually excited to drive. And that coming from me is a miracle, since I have been terrified for years. Thanks so much!

Ni
Review №36

Mr.Ameer and his wife Farzana they very awesome people, very helpful and peace of mind, very soft spoken people and they focus is on Quality education with safety majors and big responsibility as a driver on road, well blessed people and best driving school in Richmond,Va stay blessed

V
Review №37

A very friendly, kind, and helpful group that prioritizes you. Would recommend

Br
Review №38

Im taking the Driving classes and my teacher Balvinder is doing an amazing job. I have noticed a tremendous difference in my skills from when i first started.Definitely worth it. Would recommend it to anyone looking to learn to drive.

La
Review №39

Its an amazing experience driving after a while this just happened because of my instructor Mr. Balvinder Singh ji. Im very thankful to you. You have taught me all the rules and very simple and easy techniques with patience to drive safely which will be with me for entire lifetime. All the staff were very friendly and supportive. I strongly recommend the all wise driving school.

An
Review №40

They were very patient and nice people. Highly recommend!

Ab
Review №41

Great driving school, really thrilled with the service here, thanks Amir!

Ly
Review №42

I love All Wise for their flexibility. Students can come any day Monday - Saturday. She started in the summer and just finished her last session behind the wheel this November. This is my second child that has gone through All Wise and both were very happy with the school. I recommend them to everyone!

Ma
Review №43

Farzah and staff are absolute professionals and great people. We chose All Wise because of the COVID-19 causing a cancellation of behind the wheel at school after reviewing their customer feedback.My teen gave a summary after each lesson of what she observed, what was discussed and which areas of improvement were needed. My teen also learned by example how to park much more efficiently than what I was able to teach. During one of the sessions there was a heavy rainstorm and I was concerned (more for instructor) but they came back and I was given a clear summary of what was taught, how additional caution was used for braking and proper speed during those conditions and how well it was handled. It’s a big step for any family and I am very happy to have chosen All Wise Academy for her lessons.Very kind staff, great story behind the business and communication was top notch..the signs in Miss Farzah’s office tell visitors quite a bit about her outlook and demeanor in life and that goes a long way when working with a new opportunity such as where you take your student for driving lessons!Thanks,

Kh
Review №44

Amazing driving school, stress free, very understandable and educated instructors. I will be giving All Wise my full recommendation.

Ca
Review №45

Id say All Wise Driving School is good. The owner is very friendly and makes sure to explain everything and welcome you into the school! If there was anything to improve on, it is the way the driving instructor teaches. He seems to be very impatient and, with personal experience, it does not help the driver relax. It is very nerve wracking to drive with him and I believe he should be more friendly towards he drivers and make them feel welcomed and assist them in anything they need. Whether it be answering their questions or just advice. But overall it is a nice and affordable driving school!

Sn
Review №46

So today was my first driving lesson and I can only describe it with one word: HORRIBLE. Here they say that Oh, were so friendly and will adjust to the drivers need. WRONG! The trainer I had, I dont know his name but he had curly hair, was so rude to me, and I was flabbergasted. He literally said to my face You suck. Honestly, is this how a teacher is supposed to act to a student? I wouldve went off on him, but unlike him, I am a human being with morals and ethics so I kept quiet. I used to be so excited about driving before coming to All Wise, but now I dont even want to learn how to drive. I came home crying because of this terrible injustice, and I never cry for trivial things such as this. Dear All Wise management, please teach your instructors about decency towards your students because what you say might affect them in the long term. To all the people looking for a driving school with manners and kindness, this obviously isnt the school and I highly suggest finding another better school (which wont be that hard). Im only giving it one star because I have to, but they really deserve 0.

Gi
Review №47

Many friends of mine recommended All Wise Driving School to me and Im so glad that I listened to them! I took an adult course which enabled me to have one-on-one driving time with Amir and I couldnt have asked for a better driving instructor. He was patient, kind, and funny, and made sure not to overwhelm me with too much information at once. I enjoyed his teaching techniques and cant thank him enough for such a comfortable learning experience. Ill definitely be recommending All Wise to friends and family!

Ja
Review №48

All Wise Driving School, to say the least, is fantastic. Amir, the owner and or manager, is great! He is very generous and knowledgeable. He is willing to work with you, and does his best to make sure you are satisfied. The driving instructors are very skilled and friendly, and I feel more confident in my driving, and now can safely commute. If you are looking for a driving school, go here! Tell all your friends, family, colleagues, etc. that All Wise Driving School is the best around!

T
Review №49

My instructor was really nice but alil paranoid at times, overall nice guy and I had to pay him an extra 50 dollars because I lived too far.. that shouldve been established before I even paid.. I was told that the distance where I lived was fine but as soon as I started driving they ended up saying I was too far, I dont have a car so I had no choice but to pay the extra 50 smh.. not really professional plus Im paying $225.. that shouldve covered everything.

Bl
Review №50

Highly recommend for beginners! Great business 👏

De
Review №51

Modern cars and an ideal learning environment, they were very friendly about accommodations and made sure i got my license very quickly and efficiently

Hi
Review №52

Mr.Balvinder is the best! He’s so calm and professional! Plus he’s so funny, I enjoyed the fun conversations we had.

Ma
Review №53

Best driving school Ive ever been to. They were so polite and patient with me while teaching me to drive. They gave me great tips and driving instructions and made me feel comfortable behind the wheel. I recommend everyone I know here and everyone loves it!

Ja
Review №54

Recommend 🤩

Li
Review №55

Excellent

Ma
Review №56

Allwise Driving School is the ONLY way to go!! It is the most efficient driving school in town! Amir is so helpful during driving instruction. I went with a different driving school in town for my older son, and I am SO GLAD we found Allwise!! Wonderful experience!

Pa
Review №57

First of all I would like to thanks to Mr Balwinder Singh for teaching me each and every step of driving perfectly in USA, letting me understand perfectly how to drive safely and rules and regulation of USA driving.I felt comfortable while learning and he doesnt make me nervous and panic while driving.The way of his teaching is excellent,He is very nice trainer and also very calm while teaching.Firstly I was worried to drive in US even though I knew driving in India. Then I came to know about Mr Balwinder singh from a friend.The day I called him was the last day of my driving worries in US. He told me about the process, which I followed properly, and I am about to get the license in couple of weeks.Thanks a lot Balwinder singh ji or I can say big brother though.

Ch
Review №58

Its very easy to start driving here everywhere else told me they were booked but you dont have to reserve a spot which was great for me since I have a weird work schedule. The instructors were nice and I wasnt made nervous during the driving test. Would highly recommend this driving school.

Ni
Review №59

AVOID! The car they provided was in terrible condition and, not surprisingly, broke down only minutes into the trip! What was surprising, however, was that the All Wise employee (the the owners loser son) decided to start screaming and berating my wife as they were broken down on the side of the road. It was so egregious that people came out of their nearby homes to make sure my wife was ok and was not being abused by this creep! The owners son then commanded my wife to get back in the car. I will be filing a police report, but hopefully this serves as a warning to others until the company is shuttered for good.

Vi
Review №60

I took lessons and Behind the Wheel here and i very easily picked up the basics through the instruction. It was quick and painless to get my license, all the while learning everything I need!

Ro
Review №61

I went to all wise to get my license and only had 9 days in summer in which I could, Amir was more than willing to work with me and is a very personable driving instructor. His class is educational but also he makes sure that the primary goal is you attaining your license and being a safe and legal driver. I would definitely recommend that anyone choose this driving school because it is not only much less expensive than the competition but you get more personal attention to your driving. My experience here was extremely fun and made driving school a lot more enjoyable than doing it through my high school.

Vi
Review №62

Such a great teacher humble respectful and compassionate great work Mr Balvinder

Ma
Review №63

Very nice teachers who are patient with their students. The cars available are modern and great for learning on.

Vi
Review №64

This driving school is the best! Amir was my instructor for 5 lessons and he was amazing! He was very patient with me, and very understanding, and was also flexible with my schedule. I was able to get my license with 5 driving lessons, and I cannot thank him enough! I highly recommend this driving school, Amir is simply the greatest!

Ma
Review №65

Amir, the main instructor, was really nice and is a good driving teacher. It was an easy course but I dont know if I learned much from the textbook work. It was also a little shady because there wasnt any actual test given before they gave me the provisional license. My biggest problem was one of the driving instructors, who I will leave unnamed for the sake of his privacy. He rarely spoke unless he was telling us which direction to turn. I understand that some people might be quieter than others butI was there to learn about driving. If any mistake was made, he would give me unnecessary attitude instead of teaching me. This was stressful for me as a relatively new driver and I was a little insulted by the way he reacted to the smallest mistakes I made. I hope that he will be more friendly to others in the future because he seems to be the main reason why others gave this school a low rating.

De
Review №66

Nice driving school, great instructors, safe and reliable vehicles for student drivers. Highly recommended

Ni
Review №67

Not too bad. The people there are nice, and the I like how the teacher uses toy cars to demonstrate certain situations. The movie was also interesting, and it goes into detail nicely.

Sr
Review №68

Good teacher. New car to learn on. Mostly on time.

Ji
Review №69

/* This is my review for All Wises Behind the Wheel class led by Amir, the owner of the school. */Coming from Chicago, I had never been in the drivers seat until I was in late twenties thats until Amir taught me. I took 7 lessons (8 hours) which consisted of different driving situations. The first 20 minutes, I practiced moving, stopping and turning the car in a parking lot, and we went on a road. It seemed like he understands how comfortable each new driver feels and immediately comes up with a plan or route. On the second class, I took the highway. By the end of Hour 4 or 5, I started to feel comfortable driving and be able to change lanes. I highly recommend him for BTW. Ill say this- share your need and engage. The more specifically you ask and the more you engage, the more you will get out of the lessons.

Ge
Review №70

Very please with All wise instructors and my son received his driver license today!!!Thank you guys so much!!!!I will be recommending you guys to other families and friends!!!!!

el
Review №71

Very Friendly people. One of the employee kushar is very nice. i would definitely recommend my friends. She handle everything nicely and take clients request very seriously.

Jo
Review №72

All wise has a great program with great mentors. Amir and Alli both have lots of experience and are great teachers. If you are looking to enroll in a driving school All Wise is the way to go.

Te
Review №73

Ali was really good at training

Mo
Review №74

This is a great driving school. I had a nice experience driving with them and the people that work there are very nice and friendly.

Fe
Review №75

They are liars! Please do not give them money, you definitely will regret it. The owner told me after my daughter completes her lessons they will give her, her drivers liscense then said he didnt say that.

kh
Review №76

Coming to ALL WISE DRIVING SCHOOL improved my driving knowledge a lot. I learned how to drive safely from point A to point B. Before going to this school i was a very nervous driver but only in few lessons Amir put the confidence in me. I cant thank him enough. From now on I recommend this school for any age group. I give 5/5 to this driving school without any reservations.

Ra
Review №77

I would prefer to give no star - but I want to be just. One of the most unprofessional and unfriendly - trainer I have ever seen. Few tips to not to select such service: 1. Always pay fee per day. The moment you pay in advance its left to your luck to get appointment for regular lessons. 2. You agree for a schedule for all the lessons in advance - be sure to miss it and you are blamed to not to concur for rescheduled time. 3. Be self motivated - Day2 onwards you can feel the negativity and drain of your enthusiasm to learn - blame game continues.Cherry on top of the cake - At the end of your lessons you get wished unlucky to find the same trainer for your driving test at DMV.

Mi
Review №78

Fantastic school. Got my license in 5 days and the instructors are fantastic

ba
Review №79

Please ignore the username, but let me tell yall DO NOT USE ALL WISE FOR DRIVING! I have no clue how they have any good reviews. They are so unprofessional and sketchy. They literally recently lost their license to drive people around until June, how sketchy is that? They even had to change their name from All Wise to AVID for legal reasons, which is even sketchier. They never make appointments for anything, so you can just walk right in, which isnt professional. They also do not take any note of the driver driving in drivers ed and keep record of their driving to help them improve. Even the classroom drivers ed teaches kids nothing, all I did when I took it was read the DMV book and answer questions at the end of each chapter in the book. That was all just busy work pretty much which didnt teach me anything. I would also schedule behind the wheel appointments with Amir, and he would bail on me last minute because he was busy. Very sketchy business, do NOT give them your money!!!

Le
Review №80

Had a great driving instructor and very flexible with scheduling the class. Helped me over come my fear of driving.

sh
Review №81

Amir and his wife were very understanding. They made you feel comfortable during instruction

Sh
Review №82

Very family friendly, I really enjoyed chatting with Samir and his wife when I took my daughter to drive. Very flexible.

Go
Review №83

I will recommend all you’ll to go there, and all of the people there will treat you like family.

Br
Review №84

I took this Drivers School course and I absolutely enjoyed it! It was actually super fun and the instructors Mr. Cook and Ms. Khushar are awesome and are very understanding. I was able to get my license in 9 day where a traditional course takes up to three weeks and I still learned as much or more than the other courses. The owner Mr. Amir, super cool guy and hes really understanding. I recommend this class for everyone who needs there license and doesnt have the time for a long classroom course so just do as they say, stay on track, and you will pass. Amazing people!

Je
Review №85

Nice school w/ good vibes and brand-new cars

Br
Review №86

Very Professional driving school. Amir, Khushar, and Mr. Cook are very down to Earth people who care about how well you learn the material, and if you are ready to earn your license. Mr. Cook is very analytical when it comes to behind the wheel, helping you perfect even the small things. Im so happy I was recommended to come to this school by my friend, and actually feel like Ive learned valuable information that Ill carry with me all my life. Thank you All Wise for the amazing experience and I definitely recommend this school to any aspiring drivers.

Ev
Review №87

I went today to register for defensive driving school for a ticket i received and once the owner (I assume it was the owner) found out I was 18 he offered me to pay him $100 in cash (the sign on the door said the course was $65) in exchange for the certification to show the court that I completed the defensive driving course without actually sitting through the eight hour class. It sounded shady so I left and plan on registering somewhere else.

De
Review №88

Khushar Javed and crew was the best. Really made time fly and taught me alot.

sr
Review №89

Hi,Amir is a Senior Instructor from All wise Driving School and before startig my class i dont know how to drive, within less time made me good driver and now pass the test and driving by own.Thanks a lot to Amir and his driving school. my rating to this school as 5/5RegardsSrinivas

Ge
Review №90

What unfriendly people!! Rude !!I Phoned to find an appointment. Was told: No! We are very busy!Wow, sorry I could not smell that before I phoned ...

Bo
Review №91

One of their employe ,his name is Amir and he appointed me three time today but when I called him back all three time he said I dont have time ,I cant come and he insulted me.This is bad experience I had with them and they are not learner.I am really disappointed by their working style and never advice any one to go to them.

ab
Review №92

This guy he know exactly what he is doing.

Na
Review №93

I learn more experience from them

Su
Review №94

Great school, great course, and great teachers!

Ar
Review №95

Great school and very helpful

Ka
Review №96

Totally unprofessional behavior...doesnt keep appointment time, doesnt respond to call and text when required, and to top it all there is no apology

Ra
Review №97

Great

or
Review №98

Wonderful

mi
Review №99

Great friendly people !!!!

Ha
Review №100

Not punctuation

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  • Address:8601 Mayland Dr Suite 8611, Richmond, VA 23294, United States
  • Site:https://allwise-drivingschool.com/?y_source=1_MTMxNDYzMjUtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
  • Phone:+1 804-218-7350
Categories
  • Driving school
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–5PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–5PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–5PM
  • Thursday:9AM–5PM
  • Friday:Closed
  • Saturday:9AM–5PM
  • Sunday:9AM–5PM
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