Business Details
Trusted Driving School in Haverhill, MA
Mr K's Auto School has been dedicated to driver education in the Merrimack Valley for over four decades. Our certified instructors provide comprehensive training that combines classroom instruction with hands-on driving experience. We prioritize safety and confidence-building through structured lessons covering traffic laws, emergency procedures, and defensive driving techniques. Our program includes 30 hours of classroom education, 12 personalized driving lessons, and six observation hours to prepare students for real-world driving challenges.With flexible scheduling options and a commitment to affordability, we help students navigate the licensing process while emphasizing responsible road behavior. Our mandatory parent night educates families on supporting new drivers, and our innovative impaired driving awareness program has become a national model. We maintain strict adherence to state regulations while adapting to modern safety standards and student needs.
Services
Driver Education
Driving Lessons
Parent Night
Observation Hours
Drunk Driving Awareness
Highlights and features
- We offer 45+ years of driver education experience with state-certified instructors
- Our comprehensive fee covers all required classroom and driving instruction
- Flexible scheduling available 7 days weekly during peak seasons
- Mandatory parent night educates families on teen driver safety
- Innovative impaired driving awareness program with national recognition
Associations and certifications
- Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles
What people say
Patient instructors
Great preparation
Comprehensive program
Flexible scheduling
Effective teaching
Services
Driver Education
Our driver education program combines 30 hours of classroom instruction with hands-on training. Students learn traffic laws, emergency procedures, and defensive driving techniques through interactive lessons. Certified instructors ensure comprehensive preparation for licensing exams and real-world road safety.
Driving Lessons
Personalized driving lessons include 12 sessions with certified instructors. Training covers vehicle operation, traffic navigation, and emergency response in various conditions. Lessons adapt to individual learning paces while maintaining strict safety protocols.
Parent Night
Mandatory two-hour session educates parents on teen driver regulations and safety strategies. Instructors provide resources for effective practice driving and discuss license suspension prevention measures. Includes interactive Q&A with experienced staff.
Observation Hours
Six observation hours allow students to watch experienced drivers navigate real traffic scenarios. This non-driving component develops hazard recognition and decision-making skills under instructor supervision. Hours are included in the comprehensive program fee.
Drunk Driving Awareness
Award-winning program featuring Fatal Vision Goggles, field sobriety tests, and interactive presentations. Developed locally but now used nationally, this course demonstrates alcohol/drug impairment effects through experiential learning. Includes multimedia components and instructor-led discussions.
People
Dave Currier
Owner / Instructor
With over 45 years in driver education, Dave Currier leads instruction at Mr K's Auto School, ensuring safe and effective learning for all students.
Karen Currier
Owner / Instructor
Karen Currier co-owns and instructs at Mr K's Auto School, bringing decades of experience in state-certified driver training programs for new and experienced drivers.
Lisa Aziz
Instructor
Certified driving instructor Lisa Aziz specializes in helping students build confidence through patient, structured behind-the-wheel training and classroom instruction.
Jonathan Blinn
Instructor
Instructor Jonathan Blinn focuses on defensive driving techniques and traffic law education, bringing practical experience from years of training Massachusetts drivers.
Marcia Bretton
Instructor
Marcia Bretton provides personalized driving instruction with emphasis on safety awareness and proper vehicle handling techniques for new drivers.
Questions
What does the comprehensive fee include?
The fee covers 30-hour classroom course, 12 driving lessons, 6 observation hours, parent night, and all materials. No additional costs during non-COVID periods.
When can I start driving lessons?
Students must be 16+ with a permit. Classroom instruction requires minimum age 15 years 9 months per Massachusetts regulations.
Are lessons available on weekends?
Yes, we offer weekend lessons year-round except July and August when we operate Monday-Friday only.
What makes your drunk driving program unique?
Our award-winning program features Fatal Vision Goggles, field sobriety tests, and interactive learning tools developed into a nationally recognized curriculum.
Do you offer pick-up services?
Yes, we provide pick-up from schools, homes, and workplaces for added convenience during lesson scheduling.
Reviews (7)
Jessteny Nunez
Jul 07, 2022
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Such a great school great teachers! Loved Lisa and Marcia best instructors. Took the drivers package and passed my exam!!!!
Kristin A.
Apr 26, 2022
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Lots of poor reviews but they are dated. Our recent experience 2021/2022 has been wonderful. We actually left another driving school after the classroom instruction was completed because we couldn't get any drive time. After 2 months of trying to make appointments online for two kids and getting nothing with the other company, even after calling, we transferred to Mr. K's. They took care of everything involved in the transfer and they each had their first on the road lesson that week!
They each finished 10 lessons within 12 weeks and their last two lessons were scheduled for brush-ups before their road test. Marcia took care of all the scheduling; she worked wonders with scheduling both kids between school, sports and jobs, and my kids loved the instructors (Mark and Lisa especially). I was both impressed and grateful. I feel comfortable driving with them (never thought I'd say that!) and they passed their road tests with flying colors. Would highly recommend.
They each finished 10 lessons within 12 weeks and their last two lessons were scheduled for brush-ups before their road test. Marcia took care of all the scheduling; she worked wonders with scheduling both kids between school, sports and jobs, and my kids loved the instructors (Mark and Lisa especially). I was both impressed and grateful. I feel comfortable driving with them (never thought I'd say that!) and they passed their road tests with flying colors. Would highly recommend.
OnnFolksNem
Apr 23, 2022
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Call for some information & the woman who picked up the phone was very rude. She had little to no patience. This made me not want to go here.
Rowan D.
Oct 29, 2021
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I'm surprised they are still in business. I wish we would've looked at the reviews before signing up with them. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY! the lack of professionalism at this establishment is unbelievable to say the least. We sent our young driver here and he had a horrible experience driving with an instructor. The instructor harassed him and was incredibly rude. When I called to make a complaint we learned that the instructor lied and stated that our young driver was supposedly falling asleep at the wheel and that he told the instructor that he didn't sleep well which is a blatant lie to cover his own ass because he knew what he did was wrong and that we would be complaining.
The owner quickly defended his staff and was incredibly rude during the complaint. This place needs to be shut down because instead of teaching young drivers they are putting people at risk by harassing these kids while they are behind the wheel. BUYER BEWARE. This place is not a safe place for your children to learn to drive, they will return with more reservations and anxiety about driving than what they left with! Mr. K is a scam artist and fear monger. Shame, shame, shame on you!
The owner quickly defended his staff and was incredibly rude during the complaint. This place needs to be shut down because instead of teaching young drivers they are putting people at risk by harassing these kids while they are behind the wheel. BUYER BEWARE. This place is not a safe place for your children to learn to drive, they will return with more reservations and anxiety about driving than what they left with! Mr. K is a scam artist and fear monger. Shame, shame, shame on you!
Yani M.
Apr 24, 2021
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I thought where I sent my son was bad at least they gave him some on the road lessons. You cannot even get an appointment here sopposedly all booked Everytime I log in to check, and they had the nerve to tell me that if my daughter does not complete the road classes by August then i have to pay an additional $100 on top of the $800 I've already paid. Worthless auto school do not waste your time or money.
Meghan Fisk
Jan 14, 2021
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I would rate negative if I could, but for the purposes of leaving a WARNING, I will settle with the one star. This school is an absolute disgrace and a scam. DO NOT waste your money. The lack of unprofessionalism is disgusting. We were called on the day of to report our address was out of the "pick up" area. After we of course had paid in full. I was then told to drop off at the auto school, and then my child (a minor no less and during school hours) was contacted changing the drop off location yet again.
When we were obviously late due to the miscommunication, the school had the nerve to not only cancel the lesson entirely, but then charge us for a "last minute cancellation, " and then emailed my daughter (not her parents) stating they heard "she quit." Also worth mentioning, the driver who was scheduled from 3-4 for this lesson stated he was only available until 3:40, so the lesson was not worth completing that day. I could go on and on about the lack of professionalism. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT make the mistake I did and trust Mr. K's with your drivers education.
When we were obviously late due to the miscommunication, the school had the nerve to not only cancel the lesson entirely, but then charge us for a "last minute cancellation, " and then emailed my daughter (not her parents) stating they heard "she quit." Also worth mentioning, the driver who was scheduled from 3-4 for this lesson stated he was only available until 3:40, so the lesson was not worth completing that day. I could go on and on about the lack of professionalism. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT make the mistake I did and trust Mr. K's with your drivers education.
Deena Campbell
Dec 21, 2019
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HUGE SCAMMER! I was charged $550 for 12 hours which I had noticed was more than the past charges listed in his receipt book. I did get into a minor accident which he tried charging me $500 to cover as a deductible and would not let me continue my lessons. When I had asked for the money back for the lessons I had not completed he told me no. Over a thousand dollars for 12 hours of lessons I don't think so. Not to mention one the instructors I had was nodding out in the passenger seat during my lesson.