Potomac Driving School

Both of my kids attended this driving school, and both had excellent experiences -- I found everyone courteous, easy to work with, and caring. My younger son's class with Mr. Paguia this past summer went very smoothly (I wasn't sure my son would last three hours at a time, but he had no problems at all and enjoyed the class). My younger son's driving lessons with Mr. Fraser and Mr. Brooks went very well (I don't remember my older son's teachers but he thought well of them, too) -- the teachers were helpful and kind, and I was thankful for the positive experiences. It was such a relief to find this school!

I was not looking forward to taking this class at all. I spent 30 hours with Mr. Roland who made a boring subject bearable to sit through. Mr. Roland is very patient and knowledgeable about what he's talking about. His sense of humor made the class a breeze. I highly recommend going through Mr. Roland and Potomac Driving School.

I had a great time at Potomac driving school. Despite the long 30h requirement of in-class courses (by the MVA), Mr. Roland was able to make it very enjoyable. Any questions we had, dumb or interesting, he answered them. Then, when it came to the 6h behind the wheel instruction training, I had the pleasure to be with Mr. Benjamin. He was always on time and glad to be there.

Just like Mr. Roland, he answered every one of my questions. Furthermore, the car was in perfect shape: clean and running. In general, the teachers that I had were extremely knowledgeable and courteous.

I loved Potomac driving school a lot. Everyone there is very caring, nice and good at what they do. I easily passed my driving test. I still remember the lessons and advises I got and use them when I drive. There are so many things that stuck to me. I was very pleased with Potomac Driving School.

I thought the driving school was great! My teacher was Mr. Roland. He taught the material well, had good tips for real world driving, and made the class pretty bearable which you can't say for most places. For my in-cars, I had Mr. Bartrum. I don't get why some were saying they didn't like him. For me, he was really pleasant to talk to and was quite patient. He's lead a very interesting life and makes for a great driving instructor!

I have had a pleasant experience learning and working with Potomac driving school. I was nervous about completing my two weeks, 30 hours of classroom curriculum only to end with a final test that i passed with flying colors. Not only was my enthusiastic instructor Mr. Paguia kind, but genuine and made class exciting to look forward to. I honestly haven't enjoyed a class in a long time and I'm 21!

If you're looking for an extensive course to prepare you for a life task, this is the school to attend! Very flexible, affordable, and accommodating. No complaints and would gladly return if necessary.

I had an amazingly helpful experience. Mr. Roland was my classroom teacher and made every 3 hour class enjoyable and worthwhile! The staff is so friendly and you could even befriend the dog, Baja, who makes frequent appearances. For behind the wheel instruction, request Mr. Bartrum! He is extremely calm when it comes to worried teens and is intelligent.

Not only will your teen enjoy driving, but can even engage in a friendly discussion. Every dollar you spend at this school is well worth it and every instructor wishes for EACH student to succeed!

My experience at the Potomac Driving School was everything I could have wanted it to be and more. My instructor, Mr. Roland, was so funny and knowledgeable. He was very thorough when explaining topics and always open to students asking questions. When i was done i knew all the essentials for driving and the MVA exam. I would rate it 5 stars.

April 3 2016 I just completed the 30 hour classroom course. At first the place was not what I expected, a little cramped and not what I expected of a driving school business. Though after the first 10 minutes that didn't bother me anymore. The instructor I had, Mr. Roland, was very knowledgeable and a great teacher. He was more than willing to answer questions and explained everything clearly and simply.

I passed the final test with only 1 question wrong. Update In-Cars: At first I was very upset with the in-car portion of the driving school but the problem wasn't the school, it was the teacher. Do not schedule your in-car with Mr. Bartrum. He is rude and mean and makes driving really scary. However the next teacher I had, Mr. Fields, was great! I felt so calm and safe.

He teaches really well and is calm himself which makes the whole experience better. He really is the best instructor/teacher there. It makes using Potomac Driving School worth it.

I am really disappointed to see all of the poor reviews of the driving institution. Overall, I had a wonderful experience with this driving school! The location was very convenient for me, as someone who had to take the bus/ metro to driving school. It is directly across from the Twinbrook station so getting there was no problem at all. The classroom instructor was very entertaining as he shared various life experiences with driving and even little tips that wouldn't cross your mind. Also, you were exempt from taking the final exam if you had something of an A average on all the quizzes which is fair.

To be completely honest, I do not remember my driving instructors name, but I know for sure that I would not have passed the parallel parking portion of my driving test without him. He had me parallel park on a hill and on flat roads so that I can feel the difference. To this day, I use the method he taught me instead of the ones my father tried to teach me.

I passed my driving test with flying colors on my first try! It has been 5 years since I have taken the driving course (and my test) and I still have not received any traffic violations, moving violations, or tickets. *knock on wood*. Thank you Potomac Driving School!