Andes Driving School Inc.

I had a great experience having a 2 hour stick shift lesson with Andes Driving School. Mr. Ed was patient, clear, and professional. He is very skilled at pinpointing what the issue with my driving was at any given moment and communicating that clearly and calmly. I gained skills and confidence. I will definitely recommend to others!

Andes Driving School is the best you can find in Durham!
Ed is a great teacher knows exactly what it takes to get a driver's license.
I wouldn't be able to get my license during my final examination week without his help!
With only 5 hours, I even feel confident with hitting the road!
I rented his car for the driving test and all went smoothly.
Ed was very nice and caring staying with us all times in DMV and even taught a last minute class right before the test.
He is a professional, ethical and hard-working teacher.
Thanks Ed! I recommend him most highly!

Edward is the nicest driving instructor you could have. He teaches you everything you need to know while maintaining a calm, respectful, yet personable attitude. He has the ability to calm your nerves and doesn't become excitable if you mess up. I had never driven beyond a parking spot before our first lesson, and after 5 lessons was able to easily get my license. I would definitely recommend taking lessons from him!

I was very pleased with Ed's 5-hour course. I was able to get my license very easily after taking it with him, and he was very flexible and ensured that I was able to use his car and get my license before I had to go abroad for school. I am very grateful to Ed as he ensured I was ready for the test but also ensured that I would be a good driver outside of the test, which a lot of driving schools do not do. I would 100% recommend him to anyone in need of good, concise, clear instructions with a guarantee of being a better driver.

My boyfriend purchased me a 2 hour stick-shift driving lesson with Ed for my upcoming travels to South America. My only other experience driving manual was 20 years ago, for 5 minutes, in my friends’ car that I thought I ruined in the end. Because of that, I was extremely nervous. However, Ed was pleasant, patient and took things at a good pace. We drove around the parking lot for a few minutes and then graduated to a neighborhood. I honestly never thought I’d be able to “leave the parking lot” but here I was now heading out to Southpoint after being successful in the neighborhood. While I had very few problems originally, when traffic and pressure were thrown in, I had a few times where I stalled out. While this did fluster me a bit, Ed didn’t panic and helped me regroup. We did a variety of driving situations in the two hours, including hills and reversing. Ed’s teaching allowed me to surpass my expectations. I obviously still need a little more practice before I’d independently go for it, but I’m close. :-) Thanks, Ed!

Mr. Ed was great - best investment - he taught my 16 yr old daughter to drive a manual car in two hours. She immediately felt confident and was driving immediately. After her lesson she went to the mall. Thank you so much Mr. Ed, I highly recommend Andes Driving School to anyone wanting to learn how to drive manual transmission.

My daughter had her teen training classes at Andes Driving school. We had an outstanding experience with Edward. He is an excellent instructor, has great patience, and treated my daughter with respect and professionalism at all time, now she is a very confident young driver.
I highly recommend Andes Driving School.

Ed is a great teacher, and he successfully prepared me for the DMV driving exam in very short time. You can easily tell he really wants his students to succeed rather than just taking their money. He will also occasionally give you additional helpful safety tips to make sure you drive safely after getting the license as well. I highly recommend him.

In minutes you will know that Ed is an experienced instructor. He makes sure he equips a student with important driving tips. He is firm yet very encouraging. I would highly recommend this place if you want to quickly start to confidently drive in the US. Thanks Ed for the very positive approach you took in making sure I drive right and safe!

Ed is a great driving instructor, and offers the additional benefit of renting his car for the test. He knew the course, and we practiced there a few times, which made clearing the test extremely easy! I would definitely recommend Andes Driving School to anyone that wants to learn driving!

I'm writing this review on the same day that I received my driver’s license. Ed is an awesome instructor. Not only is he passionate about his job but he is also caring for his students as well. I will never forget my first day driving with Ed during an unexpected (and heavy) shower. Although I was nervous at the time he was in complete control of the situation and guided me through my first lesson despite the bad weather. He’s a very nice guy, cool and calm. As an instructor he is VERY patient and professional on the job. We practiced in one hour intervals each lesson. We drove around in the city, interstate and back roads which gave me valuable experience as a student driver at the time. Most importantly, we practiced on the same DMV that I got my license from. By the end of all the lessons I practically knew the course like the back of my hand. I passed on my first attempt and I guarantee you will easily pass as well after taking a few courses. Thanks Ed!

Ed is a great tutor. I didn't have much driving experience in the US before taking his lessons. He was experienced, patient and very professional. I gain lots of confidence when seating next to him because he has total control of the car. He also did a lot of drilling for the road test so it's hard for you to fail after taking his lessons.

I am so glad I found this school! Andes driving school is excellent. Edward Is a phenomenal instructor. Very professional and effective. Firm but encouraging. I personally went for manual driving lessons, and I must say it was a very pleasant experience. I have never driven a manual car before, but with Edward’s guidance and instructions I was driving within the hour around town. It’s THEE place to go for your driving learning needs. I would highly recommend anyone to attend this school!

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Andes driving school tambien ofrece clases en español. Es enteramente acessible a la communidad hispana!

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There's no chance you can't clear the driving test after taking Ed's classes. He covers all aspects of driving extensively - be it city driving or highway driving. He makes sure to concentrate and work on the weak areas more and improve them. Coming from a country where the driving conditions and road rules are totally different, I can now drive confidently after completing the course. Rest assured, after his 5 hour course, not only will you be able to clear the driving test without any glitches, but you will also walk back having made a good friend :)

What a wonderful experience and service we received! It was very easy to set up an appointment and within 7 days my daughter Isabella finalized the required 6 hours behind the wheel. Thank you Ed for giving my daughter Isabella such a great training. She said she is now ready for her permit. We would highly recommend Andes Driving School.

No experience in driving? No problem. Edward is the very person who can help you get prepare to the DMV road test as well as the solid knowledge you need as a responsible driver. I felt so nervous to start the engine of a car by myself for the first time, but he his clear instructions, patience and professionalism calmed down my nerve and then everything became easy and natural. I got my driver's license today after my six hours class, yay! And you will definitely get your driver's license too with the help of him.

My daughter finished instruction and driving lessons and got her permit in less than 2 weeks!! Covered more material in that time than other places. Instructors are very professional, friendly and accommodating to personal schedule. Highly recommend!!! A very individual approach to the driving part which is something that I do not find at other places. Quality Customer Service!!!

I was confident in my driving skills but was frustrated when I failed the DMV road test. I rented a car and did the one hour driving evaluation from Andes and it helped me pass my test easily. Ed has a lot of experience with nervous drivers and international students and I think I would have had to take the test a few more times had I not had his help. Very satisfied!

I took the driving course today. Though it was not my ideal place to be on a Saturday, the class was engaging and informative. The instructor offered free doughnuts, chips, coffee and water. This was awesome since I drive 2.5 hours to take the Saturday course.

I loved the videos and the instructor was very knowledgeable and humerous.

The building was easy to find and Not to far from the highway.

I would recommend this class to others!

- Yolanda

Had 2 hours driving lessons with Mr. Cole and I got the license. Mr. Cole is very nice and patient, he went through the test process with me and told me what I have to be aware of. I would like to recommend to other friends to have lessons with him.