Tom's Auto Driving School

2.9
30 reviews
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1212 E Putnam Ave, Riverside, CT
06878, United States
(203) 869-7240
https://www.tomsdrivingschoolct.com/
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Driving SchoolDepartment of Motor VehiclesTraffic & Driving Schools
Our professional team of state certified instructors are excited to work with you towards getting your license! Whether seeking to get a license or simply need a review of the basics, We offers an array of courses that fit each student’s need.

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Tom's Auto Driving School
1212 E Putnam Ave, Riverside, CT
06878, United States

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  • AG
    ANGELIKA GAL
    Jul 16, 2025
    5.0
    I had 8h online course, driving lessons and exam and very satisfied about the school. Teachers are good, all steps were easy and convenient.
  • AA
    Alex
    Feb 11, 2025
    1.0
    Tom did teach me how to drive smoothly, but the overall instruction was low quality and not worth the price. He barely covered the rules of the road, and on my very first lesson, he just told me to start driving—what if I had never driven before? There was no walkthrough, no basic instructions, nothing. He is also very impatient. When he got annoyed, he put his hands on me, which was completely uncalled for and unprofessional. On the day of my test, I spoke with another student who told me he would pinch her thighs when he disapproved—absolutely unacceptable. For the price, I expected much better. I regret not choosing Fresh Green Light Driving School instead.
  • BW
    Blair W
    Dec 22, 2022
    1.0
    Absolutely horrible. Went to learn to drive and Tom is just flat out awful. He is so impatient which is not okay for a new driver. He is very irritable and easily set off by little mistakes and rather by trying to get the student to learn from it he screams at them. I should not be told I won’t pass my test by the instructor and that I’m a horrible driver because I go to fast into a turn. A new driver needs to LEARN from their mistakes rather being verbally abused. I can whole heartedly say I learned nothing with Tom and he genuinely traumatized me. Please do not send your kids here. He is very very rude. He makes me and a ton of other people I know incredibly uncomfortable. Touching a teenage girls thigh and caressing their arm is not appropriate and nor is the yelling and verbal abuse. Learning to drive is very stressful and very important for the driver and those on the road. DO NOT go to Tom’s if you want a good confident driver.
  • MT
    Madison Tessar
    Aug 22, 2022
    5.0
    Toms Driving School was amazing in helping me prepare for my driving test. We bought the package of 4 lessons that included the driving test at toms and 8 hr online class. Linda and Tom are both so nice and will teach you everything you need to know for your exam!
  • MP
    Michelle Pennino
    Sep 1, 2021
    5.0
    So happy with the service and driving instruction received through Tom’s. We found lots of mixed reviews when considering all the options but chose to go with Tom’s due to the flexibility of the online class instruction. Tom and Linda were great driving instructors who were friendly, patient, knowledgeable and polite. The ease of making (and changing) appointments and signing up for the test was wonderful.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tom's Auto Driving School

What types of driving courses does Tom's Auto Driving School offer?

Tom's Auto Driving School offers a variety of courses including license acquisition and basic driving reviews tailored to each student's needs.

What are the operating hours of Tom's Auto Driving School?

The school is open Monday to Thursday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Friday and Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, and closed on Sundays.