Derek Brown's Driving School Lethbridge
Information about Derek Brown's Driving School Lethbridge
T1H 0P4, Lethbridge
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-17h
- tuesday: 9h-17h
- wednesday: 9h-17h
- thursday: 9h-17h
- friday: 9h-17h
- saturday: 8:30-16:30
We have provided drivers’ training since 1970, Derek Brown’s Academy of Driving has grown from a 1 car driver training school to a true driving academy with an entire fleet of 15 cars and 6 trucks. We provide courses for beginner drivers, brush up courses for experienced drivers, trucking courses, winter driving courses, seniors’ driving courses, and more. We even offer customized courses specific to your individual needs.
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Derek Brown's Driving School Lethbridge:
Derek Brown's Driving School in Lethbridge is known for its exceptional professionalism and dedicated instructors. Many students have praised the staff, particularly instructors like Mandeep and Sheila, who have been highlighted for their patience, expertise, and ability to build confidence in new drivers. With a variety of language options available, this driving school is inclusive, making it accessible to the Punjabi community and others.
Positive feedback includes:
- Friendly and supportive instructors that offer valuable tips and guidance.
- A strong track record of students successfully passing their tests on the first try.
- Affordable pricing and quick program completion times.
- A welcoming and family-like environment.
However, some users have mentioned challenges with appointment scheduling and occasional communication issues. The school is aware of these concerns and is actively working to improve these aspects of the service.
Overall, Derek Brown’s Driving School is highly recommended for anyone looking to obtain their driving license in a supportive and professional setting.
Derek Brown's Driving School Lethbridge: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Great driver training school! Mandeep was my trainer and was very good at explaining what to do and how to do it!
Fantastic experience: Instructions or awesome ppl
Negative experience: The instructors are really nice and know what they're doing. They do a great job. I made an appointment to get the last hours of training done for my class 1. Get here at 8 o'clock in the morning and no one's here. I wait for 30 minutes and no one shows up. Eventually I was able to call the office and find out that Pam gave me the wrong date. So my trip out here was a waste of gas and a waste of time. From reading reviews I've seen a lot of people that have had a very similar experience here.
Good Afternoon David, Thank you for your review. Sorry to hear this was the experience that you had. Unfortunately, mistakes do happen as we are all human. We strive to make your lesson/experience a good one. We have had many of our students that had a positive experience. We will make sure that we do our diligent to ensure this doesn’t happen to another student.
Negative experience: Do they ever answer or return their phone calls??
Fantastic experience: Bill Lodge, From Derek Brown Driving school has to be one of the best in the country I must say . The way he build your confidence and making sure you turn out to be a safe driver is amazing . His vast knowledge and Experience in driving makes you feel so confident when he is by your side as a new driver . I will always recommend him 100%
Negative experience: I called to book a brush-up class for 11 a.m. the day before I had to leave town. Payment went through, and the appointment was confirmed over the phone—so I thought everything was set. On the day of the appointment, I was ready and waiting outside my house. After standing for around 10 minutes, I called to check in and was pleasantly surprised to learn that they had *forgotten* to book the appointment. It’s always nice when your plans get derailed through no fault of your own. I had taken time off work specifically for this, but I guess my schedule wasn’t a priority. The next available slot was at 8 a.m. the day I returned to Lethbridge, after getting back at 2 a.m. that morning and starting college later that day. It really added an extra layer of convenience to my already tight schedule.
Fantastic experience: Best school
Fantastic experience: Mandeep was my instructor and he had helped me a lot to accomplish my goal. He was very cooperative with regards to my timings of training. He was patient and polite to answer my doubts. And with his help I clears my Class 1 in one take. Thanks you Derek brown driving school.
Positive experience: Made my class 1 first try thanks to Dan in the classroom part of the training and Jacob for being a very good trainer, the scheduling could definitely use some improvement though.
Fantastic experience: What a fantastic group of instructors! They are both friendly and highly experienced in their work. My instructor, Mandeep Virk, was particularly kind and always willing to share useful tips and tricks for passing tests. This is especially beneficial for those in the Punjabi community who prefer to take driving classes in Punjabi. There's no longer a need to travel to Calgary for driving lessons. I highly recommend taking advantage of their services.
Fantastic experience: Such a great team of instructors. They are very friendly and experienced in their field or work. My instructor was Mandeep Virk, he is very nice and always humble to teach tips and tricks for passing tests. Specially, if someone wants to take driving classes in Punjabi ( Punjabi community). They are able to do so, no more need to go to Calgary for driving classes. Lastly, i suggest to take advantage of their services.
Fantastic experience: Really good staff and instructors, no language barriers you can get instructions in your language. I got my license in 5 weeks. Mandeep Singh is a really good instructor. All Punjabi speaking people should contact Mandeep Singh.
Fantastic experience: Awesome school and Awesome instructors
Fantastic experience: Had Dan for the in class training and part of my in truck training, Daniel Wolf was also was also a trainer of mine, great experience, due to the amazing training they offered was able to pass my drive rest first try. Definitely recommend them!
Fantastic experience: Great school, instructors are very nice, would definitely recommend!
Good afternoon, Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure training you. We are so happy to hear that you had such a good experience. We wish you all the best in all future endeavors. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Negative experience: We used Derek Driving school for our employee’s class one training and were very disappointed. The trainer was very unprofessional and often inappropriate. The scheduling was very inconvenient and it took a long time to be able to finish the course and finally take the test after many more rescheduled dates. I would not recommend Derek’s Driving School and hope to use Gateway in the future!
Good afternoon Justin, we feel as this review is not legitimate as you have failed to provide any details of the student or instructor. If you could kindly provide more details and information in order for our academy to investigate this complaint. If these issue had come up with the students they would have advised us with these concerns during the duration of the course. I find it hard to believe that someone would have this many issues and still completed the course without speaking up. Once again, are you able to contact our office at 403-272-4246 to discuss this further. Have a wonderful day.
Fantastic experience: The BEST driving school in Canada!! Shelia is such an AMAZING instructor!! I had had my learners for many many years and almost given up but Shelia helped me regain my confidence in driving and I just passed my test!! Affordable price & fantastic people
Good afternoon, Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure training you. We are so happy to hear that you had such a good experience with Sheila. We wish you all the best in all future endeavors and are happy to hear that you passed your test.. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything. Safe driving.
Fantastic experience: Dan was my classroom instructor and he was great. He had lots of super valuable tips for when your working on the road. Dan W was my driving instructor and thanks to him and his skill as an instructor I was able to pass my class 1 road test on the first try. All of the instructors are super nice and all have decades worth of experience. If you’re in Lethbridge I would highly recommend this school for getting your class 1.
Good afternoon, Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure training you. We are so happy to hear that you had such a good experience. We wish you all the best in all future endeavors. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Fantastic experience: Such a great driving school, all the instructors are respectful, so friendly, and really look after that they teach you to their best standards. I would highly recommend them, I had such a blast training with them and I passed my class one test on my first attempt due to their exceptional trainers. As well as the owner and the staff for going all out to make sure all ends are met. Two claps go out to this school.
Good afternoon, Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure training you. We are so happy to hear that you had such a good experience and that you passed on your first attempt. We wish you all the best in all future endeavors. Please feel free to reach out if you need anything.
Fantastic experience: Training was great. All said and done in 7 weeks. Awesome people
Negative experience: I wanted to make a appointment for class 3 and everything was set then when I get there they say I don’t have a appointment and I don’t live close I went for nothing on that part I don’t recommend but no clue how the instructors are I went with some other place
Good afternoon Frank, Sorry for the inconvenience but as discussed, we did send you a message letting you know when you were originally booking that the spot were prebooked but not confirmed as we needed a payment to confirm them. We did not get the payment or response to our message and the spots were booked to another student on the Friday March 09, 2024. If you would like to discuss this further, please give us a call and we will be happy to assist you. All the best and have a wonderful day.
Fantastic experience: This company is absolutely amazing. The people there, from the ground up are the most kindhearted people ive ever met. Everyone cares about your well being & wants you to succeed. The owner is such a humble person too. I stay in contact with all the guys that trained me, they’re like family to me now. From beginning to end it was extremely enjoyable to be there, being trained by these guys. They all have a sense of humour & are so easy going. Would recomend this company for any of your drivers classes. Im sad i have my license now because i enjoyed being there so much. Everyone to do with this company in lethbridge is such an incredible person. Id like to thank everyone that helped me get my license. Come here to be a person not another number. 10/10 driving school.
Fantastic experience: Just finished my class 1 and I would highly recommend this driving school, everybody at the school was great to work with.
Fantastic experience: Good Morning, I have my class 1 thanks to Derek Brown's, I highly recommend this school very helpful and very nice people
Fantastic experience: Derek Brown driving school was a great experience! From the owner down to all the instructors, I was amazed by their professionalism. I just finished my class 1's with them and would highly recommend.
Negative experience: Normally I wouldn't say anything but as a professional driver isn't it important to know how to turn the lights on at night? Tonight would be the 3rd time I have seen one of your trucks driving around in the dark with no lights
Good Afternoon Chad, Thank you for bringing this to our attention. I have let our instructors know. They have been made aware to be cautious to this fact, so that it doesn't happen again. Unfortunately sometimes instructors as well as students during training make mistakes. Thank you and have a great day!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended. If possible choose Sheila as your instructor. She is the best. Got my license today(class 5) in first attempt. Thank you Derek Brown and Sheila!
Fantastic experience: Good people and good trucks definitely recommend them
Thank you for your kind review Deidrich. It was a pleasure training you and we wish you all the best in all future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: Derek Brown driving school was a great experience! From the owner down to all the instructors, I was amazed by their professionalism. I just finished my class 1's with them and would highly recommend. Shout out to Hamza and his crew!
Thank you for your kind review Peter. It was a pleasure training you and we wish you all the best in all future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: Definitely recommend this place to get your schooling done and road test. The instructors at Derek Brown’s are amazing people to work with.
Good afternoon Julia, Thank you for your kind review. It was Ali and Hamza's pleasure training you. We wish you all the best in all future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: Great instructors. Especially Ali, legend.
Good afternoon Jake, thank you for your kind review. It was Ali's pleasure training you and we all wish you all the best in all future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: Great school highly recommended. Great instructors
Good afternoon Abe, thank you for your kind review. It was Hamza's pleasure training you and we all wish you all the best in all future endeavors. Take care!
Fantastic experience: Just finished the class 1 melt program and I highly recommend this driving school...great instructors that are easy to get along with.
Good afternoon Paul, thank you for your kind review. It was Hamza's to pleasure train you and we wish you all the best in all future endeavors. Take care!
Fantastic experience: Just took my class 1 awesome driving school all the instructors are great guys and highly recommend the school if your looking to take a class 1
Good afternoon Jake, so happy to hear that you had a great experience. Hamza enjoyed training you as well. We wish you all the best in all future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience. Instructors were very helpful. Highly recommend derek brown wouldn't be disappointed
Good afternoon J W, thank you for the kind review, It was a pleasure training you and we wish you all the best in all future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: 100000% Recommended. 1.- The cost is cheaper than in other places. 2.- It is faster than other academies. 3.- Good communication, although my English is not very good, they were patient so I could understand everything. In fact, there are many good reasons for people who want to get the course for their class 1, I recommend this place!
Good afternoon Allan Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure training you. We are so happy to hear that you had such a good experience. We wish you all the best in all future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: Just finished my class 1 course at Dereck brown in Lethbridge. Excellent course and awesome instructors. I was done in only 5 weeks! I highly recommend this company to anyone looking to do driving courses!
Good afternoon Jonathan, thank you for the kind review. So happy to hear that you had a good experience. We wish you all the best in all your future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: Great service helped a lot thankful for the instructor
Good afternoon Aryamann, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure training you and we wish you all the best in all future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: The instructors are great, really detail oriented and very knowledgeable. The owner is a great person as well.
good afternoon Matthew, thank you for your kind review. It was Dan's pleasure to train you. We are luck to have such a great team. We wish you all the best in all your future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: Derek Brown's Driving School exceeded my expectations with their exceptional professionalism and expertise. Highly recommended!
Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure training you and we wish you all the best in all future endeavors.
Fantastic experience: I just took my class 1 course, i am thrilled to do my road test. The staff is very kind and the instructor was very clear.
Good afternoon John, thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure training you and we wish you all the best in all your future endeavors.
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