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Butch E.
Driver's training in classroom and behind the wheel education featuring Lead Master Driving Instructor Butch Evans with over thirty Years of teaching safe driving behind the wheel in Alaska. Teaching How to Drive for Novice drivers Defense Driving Classes Winter Driving Classes Driver Improvement Programs DMV third -party road exam ( to be available at a later date)
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- Jessica C.Anchorage, AK01Aug 1, 2023
If I could put zero stars I would! The receptionist (Lynnette) is so rude and is costing you money. I called and left a message to get a call back. Which I was called back today. She asked me questions which is normal but when I told her that I needed to talk to my husband about putting our son in the 16hr driving school that cost $880 (big purchase) she said "whatever" and hung the phone up on me. I called back knowing exactly what she had done. She is Super unprofessional! Imagine how many potential costumers you have lost! I'm sure she's the type of person that wouldn't share how she treats potential customers. From a business owner to business owner! This is truly disappointing! My business will go else where! If you are the owner and are disregarding the complaints shame on you!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Melissa S.Anchorage, AK05Jan 21, 2023
Highly recommend this driving school. Staff is very pleasant and supportive. Butch taught me to drive as a teen, now has taught my 3 teens to drive. It puts me at ease sending my kids out on the road knowing that they have been trained well to be safe and responsible drivers. This driving school is well worth the time and money!
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Anastasia B.Anchorage, AK826923Sep 17, 2021
Horrible customer service. Lynnette (heavy, super short hair and glasses) is one of the most condescending, hateful people that I have interacted with in a long time. The other reviews definitely tell me that Lynettes horrible attitude and condescending tone wasn't just in full display for me, it has been for years and to plenty of others. Maybe the owners should start taking her horrible attitude into account, as it has and will continue to cost them money.
Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Lea S.Eagle River, Anchorage, AK04Jan 6, 2021
I took this course a 2 years ago and I only had a positive experience from start to finish. From calling, the lady at the front desk was nice and during class it was interactive and engaging. My road test was conducted from another instructor that did not do the in person class so they would not be biased. I was picked up and dropped off at my office and it was really convenient. I had pretty bad anxiety regarding driving and I was put at ease. I paid for the course out of my own pocket in my early twenties. I got my license on the first try with minimal errors. I highly recommend this course to other people or parents looking for a driving course. I can parallel park downtown and do the Dowling roundabout in pitch black in the winter.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Darwin B.Taku / Campbell, Anchorage, AK04Aug 16, 2021
Really bad customer service. There is a person there that has not customer service will not attend to you not even for minute, "he will tell you to wait outside" someone will be with you. 20 minutes later still waiting outside just to ask inquiry question.
Helpful 0Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Oscar N.Anchorage, AK0143Apr 14, 2017First to Review
Highly recommended!
If you want to learn the correct way of city driving, enroll at Be Smart's 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 Driving License from DMV today!Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Lei K.Anchorage, AK258Nov 7, 2018
I took my son to take the road test 3 times over there,failed 3 times.It seems like if you're not their students,they are very strict. I won't go back again.
Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 2Oh no 0 - Steve T.Katy, TX81195May 26, 2018Updated review
He took his next test 7 days later elsewhere and got a perfect score! They coached him a little before the test and spent time helping him. This was totally different from Be Smart Driving Academy. If you didn't take training from them, don't bother going there for the test. They may provide good training and I can't comment on that so I would suggest you read the other reviews regarding that. They are friendly but seemed a little disorganized. They had a cute dog in the office that was very friendly. I certainly wouldn't say not to take training here but as far as going in just to take the exam, you are taking your chances. They will be very strict and could deduct points for not being a "considerate" driver, even if you met the vast majority of legal requirements.
Helpful 2Thanks 0Love this 1Oh no 0May 15, 2018Previous reviewThis is a sketchy place to take your drivers license exam. The person who went with my child docked him for many non-legal driving situations such as not yielding to a truck trying to merge onto the freeway. He was asked to take the next exit so wanted to remain in the right lane. Moving into the fast lane would have meant losing his place in the right lane and not being able to make the exit which was very close. In any case, the traffic entering the freeway is required to yield not the freeway traffic taking the next exit. This exam was not based so much on the rules of the road but on how to be a courteous person. I'm sure that is all covered in their driving lessons but he had already taken lessons elsewhere. The couple of minor mistakes he made wouldn't have typically caused the drivers license to be withheld. They expect us to pay the full exam fee again next time he takes the test with them. If it was discounted then maybe, but I wouldn't recommend going here.
- Ian C.San Francisco, CA01Jun 2, 2019
My son attended the class and then completed the 8 hr driver training. A couple days later took the road test and now has his license. I have no complaints. Good vibe. They came and picked up my son for his driver training which helped. The key for those that don't know is some prior training. I would do it again. Thanks
Helpful 1Thanks 0Love this 0Oh no 0 - Christine L.Anchorage, AK02Jul 21, 2017
Parents - please do not be swayed by the glowing reviews of this school, I'm a real mom who brought my oldest son here after doing what I thought was thorough online research. In reality, they were utterly unprofessional, unorganized, and waste of a lot of money while simultaneously working under the delusion that they are the best in town. I won't be returning with my other children. Go somewhere else.
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