Phil's Driving School - East Haven, Connecticut

Sunwoman S.

I can agree with others in saying that this driving school is not at all a good option for new drivers. This school will not properly prep you to pass your exam. The instructor I drove with made random and offensive comments throughout the entire lesson. He also vapes excessively. He does not value time management. He stops frequently for bathroom, smoke, and gas station breaks. Taking time away from a paid lesson. Not to mention the unprofessional comments and rudeness he displays.He even admitted himself that he goes overboard. Even Casey the owner is quite stoic in person. I urge you NOT to attend this school if you want to succeed and become a confident driver.

Chas W.

I had three lessons with Victor, and he was outstanding! Excellent instructor and could communicate well what he was teaching. Very polite and friendly, as well. I strongly recommend him and Phil's Driving School. Best, Nazli (c/o Chas)

Kimalee K.

I did my 8 hrs drug and Alchohol class also 2hrs of behind the wheel practice with phills driving school and had an exceptional experience! From the initial booking to the final lesson, the staff were friendly, professional, and accommodating.

My instructor, Gary, was fantastic! He was patient, calm, and provided clear instructions, making me feel at ease behind the wheel.

The school's vehicles were clean and well-maintained. I appreciated the flexible scheduling and the ability to book lessons at times that suited me.

I passed my test first time, thanks to the school's thorough preparation and guidance! I highly recommend Phills driving School to anyone looking for a reliable and supportive driving school. Great value for money, too!

*Shout out to Kathy who met me at the DMV with the car to do my test she was awesome
DONT HESITATE TO CHOOSE PHILLS DRIVING SCHOOL!!!!!!

cynthia M.

Great experience Instructor Casey gave me alot of pointers at my behind the wheel appointment. We also practiced my weaknesses. In result I passed my road test. Thank you again

Tonya S.

Definitely recommend whether doing the full course or the basics. Great value and experience. My daughter did the home training, so we just needed the 8 hour safe driving class and a few behind the wheel lessons to polish her to DMV standards. She had lessons with Gary and Rob. Both instructors gave her unique techniques that helped her pass her test on the first attempt. They were both patient, reassuring and knowledgeable! Casey did a great job on the 8 hour course, making it engaging so it didn't even feel like 4 hours each day. Ashley in the office was very helpful in getting everything scheduled and making sure we knew what was needed and when so we had no wasted time.

Jocelyn F.

Instructor Victor is one of the best driving instructors! He is respectful and very patient with his students. He is considerate of everyone's time and makes sure to utilize every second of your lesson. Victor goes above and beyond for his students and it's clear he cares about their success. If you want the best instruction, I highly recommend Victor!

As for the school, I would consider Phil's driving school to be very middle of the road. Realistically, it's a bit expensive and at times, the quality of their services are not up to par. However, they care about their students and will make sure you leave there satisfied and with your license! I definitely recommend Phil's and if you're looking for the best instructor, go with Victor!

Bia N.

They are nice people but unfortunately very unprofessional. In particular I found it so distracting during the driving lessons that some of their instructors were always talking or commenting about some random building or restaurant nearby where we were driving. Maybe this is nothing for some people but for someone who is learning how to drive for the first time this is just so distracting and unnecessary. Also in my first lessons I was always feeling so uncomfortable because the instructor was acting annoyed whenever I would make a mistake. Like I was literally paying for that lesson and was getting an attitude on top of it. I chose them because I really liked the 8hr online class with Cassey but from there on there was always something off with them. Definitely not the right driving school for me. I had to switch to another driving school to pass the road test.

Yinuo W.

took an 8hr online driving class, 2 hr driving instruction class and passed my license test on first try here! my driving instructor advised me to test here instead at the dmv and i'm so grateful i chose to do it here instead!

very straightforward and friendly people here, no confusing instructions or tricks- trust that they have your best interest in mind. my driving instructor for the test was very helpful– cracked a joke and made small talk to help me get comfortable. i was always anxious about my road test but it barely lasted 10 minutes before it was over. i will always recommend this place to my fellow friends who are new drivers.