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Falls Church Driving School

25

years in business

25

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About
First, students tend to be nervous at first so I begin with my student in a slow speed zone areas to make them comfortable and then gradually take them to higher speed zones. Also, I go over the basics to understand a little bit about the car. For example, students tend to oversteer in the beginning so we immediately address how to turn properly with the perfect measurements of what the turn requires. How to position your hand properly on the wheel during turning to insure full control of the vehicle. Additionally, we go over how to turn headlights, high beam, wipers, emergency signal, horn, front and rear defroster and changing gears to start the session!   Commentary Driving: being conscious of what you're doing on the road and extremely observant. It may have been a while since you have been conscious of your driving but I am going to help you narrate the process outloud by saying things like " that truck is getting close try to ease on gas a bit or that blue car is going too fast it will probably pull in front of us try to leave extra space. Clear instructions to make us safe on the road! I will encourage my student to make accurate judgements about what traffic will do and how to respond to it additionally we will discuss road hazards and what to do about each situation we face while driving! My education/training/experience: 1. Dmv Certified Driving Instructor 2. Education 114 Driver Task Analysis 3. Edu 214 Instruction Principles of Driver Education 4. Commercial School License 5. Re- examination certified for Dmv tests 5. We work along the social services for driving 6. Years of experience teaching Pricing: I'm very flexible in terms of methods of payments including: Cash, Cash app, Zelle, Venmo and checks all work fine How started teaching? My family always used to encourage me and say that I am a great driver and coming from a family of teachers so I decided to get certified and went to school and studied the courses necessary to become a driving instructor then got my degree and got certified through the Department Of Motor Vehicles and then started working with Falls Church Driving School and so far I trained over 5000 students. What types of students have I worked with? I worked with all levels of experiences from beginners to intermediate to advance. I trained people who are looking to learn driving for the first time and people who are looking to master their driving skills and become experts! Describe a recent event you are found of. Re Examination class for my students to retake their test in the Dmv and helping my students drive on a daily basis with different programs of training! What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise? Find an instructor who can stay calm under pressure and making sure that he or she can make you comfortable and learning in a relaxed and enjoyable environment! Additionally, making sure the instructor does not use the dual break and gas pedal frequently so the student learn to have full control over the car and become confident What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs? Having their learners permit or International License before enrolling and hiring me as their driving instructor!
Overview

Hired 4 times

Serves Falls Church, VA

Background checked

2 employees

25 years in business

Business hours

Sun12:00 am - 11:59 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Payment methods

This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Student goal

Driving license or certification

Refresh general driving knowledge

Learn new driving skills

Work location

My customers travel to me

I travel to my customers

Reviews
Excellent 4.9

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Michael B.

3 weeks ago

If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. As a new adult driver, I felt very encouraged during my lessons with Mr. Mohamed Elhadi, which was incredibly important to me. His easygoing demeanor allowed me to relax and focus on what he was teaching me, without worrying about him being judgmental. In total, I took 10 lessons before taking the road test, which I passed on the first try. As a beginner, we went through many essential skills, such as handling the steering wheel, braking and accelerating smoothly, making proper left and right turns (including at intersections), switching lanes with minimal steering, and understanding the rules on following distance. I especially appreciated Mohamed teaching me how to drive in "real world" scenarios while still adhering to all the rules of the road. Overall, you'd be hard-pressed to find a better driving instructor than Mohamed. I highly recommend him—especially for drivers with little to no experience.
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Xuan Y.

3 weeks ago

I had a great experience learning with Mohammed. Each lesson was different, and I picked up so many useful tips every time. At first, I wasn’t sure how to handle things like tapping the gas or figuring out the right angle for turning, but he always explained it in a way that was easy to understand. For example, he’d say “tap the gas a little, like a drummer” or “turn a quarter, half, and back a quarter, then back,” which really stuck with me. What I really appreciate is that his techniques don’t just prepare you for the driving test—they prepare you for real-life driving beyond the test. His teaching style makes driving feel much less intimidating, and I feel much more confident now thanks to his guidance. Highly recommend!
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Miral N.

1 day ago

My experience with my driving teacher was excellent. He is patient, clear, and professional, making each lesson smooth and effective. He gave practical tips and helpful feedback that improved my driving skills and confidence on the road. Learning with him was enjoyable and very rewarding—I highly recommend him to anyone looking to sharpen their driving
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Ulf G.

Jul 29, 2025

Mohamed is an excellent instructor. He has worked with two of my kids both of whom also did IDriveSmart and Falls Church Driving School and there is simply not comparison. Mohamed's lessons are much more in depth and much more complete. They are one on one and totally personalized to your child. He teaches more than what is needed to pass the test, which makes you feel much better as a parent. Our kids improved so quickly with Mohamed. Best driving instructor we have had by far! Bonus, he picks up and drops off at home or any convenient location. If you want peace of mind, do not hesitate, have your kids work with Mohamed!
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Alexis A.

Dec 30, 2024

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Mohamed is a breathe of fresh air. I have had five different driving instructors over the years and Mohamed is best! I have always had anxiety around driving. My hands would literally shake on the steering wheel. At 30 years old I decided to conquer my fear and this has only been possible because of Mohamed. My family are friends are impressed with my progress and shocked that I was I able to overcome my anxiety. Mohamed is an extremely patient and thorough instructor. I would recommend him to anyone learning how to drive.

Details: Adult • Have less than a year's driving experience • No driving experience • Automatic car • Driving license or certification • 3-point turns • Highway driving • Navigating busy traffic • Parallel parking • 60 minutes • My home, venue, etc.

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Mohamed Elhadi Ibrahim