Drive-Right Academy Inc - Colorado Springs, Colorado

Dina M.

Excellent prompt respond. I was able to pass the test on time and under 20 minutes. Instructor was very pleasant and professional. Smooth document delivery. Cheapest price in town. Very convenient and stress free. I’ll be taking my children there when they grow up!

B C.

What a genuinely open and honest driver training feedback. My daughter didn't pass the first time, but was assured she had the fundamentals. We worked on what she had issues with and on the second attempt she sailed thru. Peter is very experienced and highly skilled both in Driving and communicating. He is level headed and teaches both from his head and heart with even handed and calm and caring attention to the student. I cannot recommend Drive Right to much. If your child has anxiety or little confidence, go to Drive Right and they will get them on the right side of the rode.

Nos

Actually blown away by the incompetence Peter Gates displays at his job. He does not know how to be a driving instructor, if he even knows how to drive at all. Apparently, the man never uses or even glances at his speedometer, considering he would adamantly refuse that my child even look at the speedometer to determine their speed or if they are going the right speed on the road. Their philosophy behind driving speeds is apparently "feel it out" so I'm now convinced he's never paid attention to a posted speed limit sign in his life. He also refuses that his students look down at the clutch to switch gears (from park, to drive or reverse, etc) so I can only imagine how many alternators he has gone through. On top of this, he would regularly ask VERY inappropriate questions to my child during their driving "lessons" if you would even call them that at this point. I'm almost convinced something predatory was going on considering they failed my child's driving test 3 different times, each for increasingly ridiculous reasons as listed above.
Then, I tried a different company and my daughter passed first try without any inappropriate behavior, difficulties or ridiculous stipulations.
Each test is 150 dollars, so either Peter Gates is scamming people out of their money by making up rules, or he's a creep who wanted to force my daughter to be around him more. Either way, stay far away from this driving school.

Edit: I am adding onto my previous review and bumping up my star rating from a 1 to 2 for the following reasons. Shortly after posting my review, I was contacted by Peter Gates by phone. They were reasonable and courteous in doing their best to explain how some of the issues I had with their teaching style may have been a result of misunderstandings. They also offered my daughter a refund on their most recent driving test, which they honored. While some of the things they said didn't line up with my child's version of the story entirely, I can relinquish my claim that their intentions were motivated by inappropriate intentions. Not the worst driving school, but maybe some of the instruction methods need adjustment.

Sadie S.

Peter and Susan are such a joy!I'm Sadie Strelecki and I was a rare student to teach a adult that needed a license and let me tell you Peter had me driving in no time such a great personality and perfect teacher made me not only learn but feel confident and welcoming☺️The cars they teach in are extremely comfortable I highly recommend Drive Right for any age for your shining future!⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Thank you so very much🤗

Jeremiah A.

Susan and Peter both were very nice and help a lot, throughout my time with them, helped me get through my test efficiently. Peter taught me excellent skills and techniques that helped me make driving easier than before, Susan was very flexible with the schedule and let me reschedule because of unfortunate circumstances and was very helpful with that as well and I would recommend taking this driving school.

Alex L.

I highly recommend Drive-Right Academy!!! After a disappointing experience with another driving school, my son regained his confidence in his driving skills, after just one lesson with Drive-Right. He learned new skills and passed his test in no time. I will be using this school again for my younger son and will continue to recommend this school to my friends and neighbors. Thank you!

Tricia W.

Susan is amazing and very friendly and helps you through everything right from start. Peter is very patient and knowledgeable and he helps everyone feel at ease and adds some humor and doesn't make you feel discouraged when you make a mistake. They are a dynamic duo and encourage you right from the start.
Thank you,
~Tricia Mackowski

Cathy C.

I have two kiddos (so far) that completed the driver’s ed course with Peter and Susan at Drive Right. I appreciate their focus on safety and good driving habits as well as being quick to respond when we communicate.

The kids will say most of the in-person course was long, but the last class was a fun and educational day spent in the car driving.

Peter and Susan set up an evasive maneuver driving course that teaches drivers to avoid to surprise obstacles. This is such a useful and important lesson that people usually just learn on the road. The course allows them to practice and perfect their skills (and muscle memory!) in a safe environment.

After the class, my hesitant-to-drive teenager had a great driving lesson with Peter that really boosted their confidence, and he had some useful tips to improve their driving in preparation for the upcoming driving test.

When the last kiddo is old enough to drive, we’re calling Drive Right!