1st Skills Driving & Riding School - Grand Junction, Colorado

Zlata K.

Last week I took driving test here. It was amazing! The instructions on how to find the school and where to park were sent to me in advance, so I looked it up on google maps and didn’t have any issues. My test instructor was Paul. After I got in the vehicle I was very scared and nervous as it was my 1st driving test. But Paul did everything he could to make me comfortable and more relaxed. I passed the test on the 1st try and got my license the same day in DMV. The best advice I got before the test and would like to pass it along is: the test is not to see how good of a driver you are, but to see how careful and cautious you are. Just obey traffic rules, be patient, don’t rush and you will be fine! Amazing place, I am grateful for my experience. Thank you!

Aaron R.

Horrible experience. The previous reviews speak volumes as to the character and integrity of the place. Customer service is awful. The driving instructor makes you feel uncomfortable and is very rude. He could care less about making you a better driver or helping with the experience... he's just in it to rob you of your money and then waste time on Google defending himself in countless bad reviews. Go elsewhere.

Melissa C.

My Familia has used 1st Skills 3 times now. My son did his written permit test, his driving Test and my husband did a driving Test here. It's $150 cheaper for the driving Test than it is at Western Slope Driving Institute. It was $50 here vs. $200 at WSDI. You can use your own insured vehicle OR for an additional $15 fee you can use a vehicle provided to you, no insurance necessary. Highly recommend for all your driving-related needs.

Tyler R.

I had an AMAZING time with the motorcycle safety class put on by this school. The instructor, Chris was incredible. The owner, Vicki went above and beyond to make sure I was able to get fit into a class THE NEXT DAY!

Would recommend to anyone looking to start their journey to motorcycle riding.

Kirsta J.

Very good experience with the 6 hours of supervised drive time, they took my teen through some driving scenarios we hadn't encountered during our many other hours together (like turning left onto a one-way street), and my teen really appreciated it. He enjoyed his instructor and said he was very pleasant. Scheduling was easy over the phone, but do plan well in advance as things can book out a ways due to demand. While in general the process of permitting and licensing is a pain, and as a first-timer I had lots of questions, I really appreciated the help we got from 1st Skills!

Shandie C.

Absolutely recommend them. Had no issues getting an appointment scheduled and the person who was on the phone was very polite. I've been here a few times with friends and my daughter and every single time was great. Everyone was friendly and professional. My daughter struggles with test anxiety and said she was very comfortable here and was at ease with the staff. I cannot praise them enough for how great they were. He patiently answered all of our questions and was a pleasure. In reference to other reviews regarding the parking, yes it's a bit confusing and often hard to find a place to park (it's a busy and congested part of town), however; he was very polite in explaining to us where we should park. And it does explain if the website where to park. Please keep in mind that they are taking unlicensed and often not very experienced drivers on a public road in vehicles that weigh a lot, it's a serious situation and should be treated that way. I appreciate that they take it serious here, but with a great demeanor. Great job guys. I'll be sending everyone I know your way. Ps. He has the best rates also

Makayla K.

The Best driving school ever, the guy was so nice and friendly , he Explained everything accordingly, he was very outgoing and he answered all my questions ! thank you so much!! I don't leave reviews but this place is a good place to go !!! Just because theirs bad reviews , dosent mean they are bad because their not !!! I highly recommend to anyone that needs to take a driving test!!!

Sara P.

The lady on the phone was very helpful. The guy that gave my son his test, no clue because he didn’t even introduce himself, made me feel super uncomfortable. We had to move our car and I asked him if I needed to come and he rudely said yeah I can’t do it for you, I just figured they would leave from the spot that we parked at. Once we got to the parking spot he wanted us in he just stood there and after awhile was finally like “you’re done now.” So I was like do I just go back in or what. I felt uncomfortable with him being in the car with my son alone. Super unprofessional and very uncomfortable. I wish I would have read the reviews. Agree they are just there to make you test more than once. UPDATE per your comment no you made me feel very uncomfortable, you are not to assume when I feel comfortable or uncomfortable! Once I spoke with another school you are in the wrong! Again rude and uncomfortable period! Reviews don't lie!