Smart Driver School Kawagoe Reviews

I was able to get Class 2 Heavy Vehicle license and towed a vehicle at the driving school. It was my first time to attend Driving School Driving Camp and the 21 days were long, but I was able to spend the time comfortably and graduate safely in the shortest time possible. I am grateful to Driving School staff for providing me with proper instruction even during the busy season. Thank you very much!
There are instructors with various teaching methods, but there was no instructor who I felt was impossible to teach! I have been taught by about three driving Driving School, including other Driving School, but this is the Driving School that left the best impression on me!
My dorm was Leopalace Building 4, which is not the newer dorm called Flora Building, but it was very clean and I was very satisfied. If you are unsure whether to stay in Building 4 or Flora Building, I think either one will be fine!
Another advantage of Furuya driving school is that the tuition fees are more reasonable than other Driving School. This is why you can see cost cutting in many areas, especially in the training vehicles, Driving School facilities, and Meals. The training vehicle is a large bus, an Isuzu Erga from about 20 years ago, with a stick-type shift lever. If you like old cars, I recommend Furuya driving school!
In the morning, I take the driving Driving School Shuttle bus to the driving Driving School at around 7:00. I can go home as soon as my lesson is over. There are buses to Kawagoe and Omiya from the bus stop in front of Driving School. So I can go sightseeing. There are also supermarkets and convenience stores nearby, so it's convenient.
Since there are few people who take the Class 2 license, there are many one-on-one lessons, so it is recommended for those who want to take individual or small Number of people academic lessons!
I will remember what I learned at Furuya driving school and strive to drive safely!
thank you very much!

The teachers were very kind, easy to talk to and gave good advice.
What's more, in the department, we could learn by watching videos, which was even better.
Driving Camp location was clean and easy to live in, and they also provided transportation to and from work every morning, which was great.
There is a supermarket nearby, so you can go shopping after finishing work early in the evening.

The dorms are very clean and are cleaned every day.
During Driving Camp the teachers were always enthusiastic and helpful.
In particular, when we practiced driving together many times, Mr. Terukatsuhisa was very kind and gave me advice on how to improve my driving skills by focusing on my weaknesses. I'm glad I chose Furuya's school. 👍👍👍

I enrolled in the school through Driving Camp. I was nervous every day after I enrolled, but the teachers remembered my name right away and always spoke to me...the teachers encouraged me every time we had a lesson...the teachers taught me the things I was unsure about in the final stages and told me what to be careful about right up until the final exam. I was really grateful 😭 I was able to graduate safely as planned.
I'm not exaggerating when I say that I'm glad I enrolled in Furuya driving school.
During the lessons, the teachers take turns teaching randomly, so I thought it was good that there was always a sense of tension. Even though there was a sense of tension, the teachers were all kind😊
Thank you very much

I came here for Driving Camp, and the dormitory was quite clean, the teachers at Driving School were very friendly, and I received thorough instruction.
They also served rice, udon, curry, etc., which was great.

If you're unsure, I recommend it!

During Driving Camp I took the large vehicle and towing classes.
He taught me the lessons carefully and without any problems.
There was one person who was strict, but I think it was good guidance because getting behind the wheel comes with a lot of responsibility.
I was right to choose the deluxe dormitory; it was new, spacious, very clean, quiet and comfortable.
I recommend you don't skimp on the money and choose the deluxe option.
There are several large supermarkets near the dormitory, so I recommend checking them out.
Three meals are provided, but I didn't think they were very tasty. Still, I'm grateful for whatever is available.

One thing that could be improved is that with Driving Camp camp, you don't know what time the practical training will start until the morning of the day. The dormitory is located far from Driving School, so I recommend bringing something to kill time.
There was one bus driver who was driving recklessly, but I think he will be disciplined soon.

Driving School itself is by no means the cleanest, but I'm glad I went there.

On February 21st, I successfully graduated Semi-Med! All of my instructors were very kind, and I would like to thank Instructor Aoyagi for his kind guidance! I regret not being able to say goodbye to him at the end.
During the lesson, Instructor Ishikawa had a fun conversation with me, so I was able to drive in a relaxed atmosphere! Thank you very much! If I have the opportunity, I would like to come to this driving Driving School for a license training Driving Camp again. I look forward to seeing you then!

Since there were no Class 2 Heavy Vehicle Driving Camp in Okinawa, I came here.
Pros
The dorms are clean. The men's dorm Flora is close to a supermarket and is within a 10-minute walk from the station. There is also a convenience store nearby. The women's dorm and the other men's dorm are a little far from the station, but it seems that the convenience store is close by. The Flora dorm is new, has a bathtub, and has Wi-Fi, which was nice. There are sofas and other things to relax on. If you bring an Amazon Fire stick, you can kill time.
Most of the instructors are veterans. If you don't understand something, please ask. It's no good waiting for them to tell you. If you ask about something you're unsure about, they will tell you.
In the morning, the menu changes daily and includes bread, rice balls, small bento boxes, noodles, etc.
I have a bento for lunch.
In the evening, I either eat the same company lunch as I did for lunch, or a different company lunch.
It's included in Driving Camp fee, so there's nothing to complain about. It's delicious.
There are convenience stores and small supermarkets near the driving lessons, so that's nice too.

Cons
There's nothing particularly bad about it, but just my opinion.
First of all, this may be the case for other Driving Camp as well.
In the morning, someone came to pick me up and take me to Driving School.
I arrived at 7:30 and my first class was in the afternoon.
This kind of thing happens quite often.
Nebosuke will probably just want to go to sleep, but we need to go together in the morning, even if it's from noon.
The schedule for the day will be announced on the day, so unless you go in the morning you won't know whether you will be teaching in the morning or afternoon.
However, if I knew in advance that it would start in the afternoon, I think I could spend my time more meaningfully.
Cleaning of the dormitory comes every day, so it has to be in the morning, but if I knew from the beginning that it would be in the afternoon, I could go to Driving School on my own and go sightseeing somewhere in the morning or kill some time.
In my case, on days when I finished early, I would go see the planetarium in Omiya.
However, if you get caught in traffic jams and can't make it in time, even though it's only from noon, Driving Camp schedule will change. It's a difficult situation. So rather than asking for improvements, please come prepared for that. I think it's better than finding out after you've arrived.
There are buses from Driving School Side Kawagoe, Omiya, and Minami-Furuya. It takes less than 30 minutes to walk to Minami-Furuya. There are not many places to kill time near Driving School. There is a McDonald's about 20 minutes walk away. On the other hand, depending on the content, there are days when you leave after 10 o'clock. On days when you finish early, you can get the key and go home. If you want to go to Kawagoe at night, you can just get the key and not take Shuttle bus.

The rest area for the boys' Driving Camp is a little cold. It can't be helped since it's an old building. Please dress warmly.

Depending on the situation, you may have a lesson first thing in the morning and the next one in the evening (leaving a gap of more than 6 hours).
I think there are various reasons for those attending Driving Camp and those commuting to the school.
This is a possibility, so be prepared to kill time.
I was reading manga on my phone all the time.

The dormitory is very clean, but it only has the bare minimum. Even if you want to cook by yourself, there are no pots or pans (my ex doesn't want me to cook).
Well, I guess it can't be helped since three meals a day are included.
If you really want to cook, there are kettles etc., so a cheap pot from Daiso would be fine.

Most of the staff are nice people too.
However, some people are a bit unfriendly.
Although it's a school, it's a paid job, so I think it would be okay if they could improve their communication skills a little more. It seems like there are people who serve customers with a smile and people who serve customers with a sulky look.

There are also quite a lot of young students, so some of them seem a bit cocky.
I guess he's at the age where he wants to show off.
Please watch over them with a little warmth.
However, some children just put their feet on the desk.
In that case, please be gentle and careful.

Overall, I think it's a good Driving School.
I'm glad that I was able to get Class 2 Heavy Vehicle license here.
thank you very much.

I graduated from Driving Camp on March 6th and successfully obtained my driver's license!
The teachers are very kind and will help you relax if you are nervous!
Thank you to all the teachers who were involved!
In particular, I would like to thank Professor Kaneko, Professor Kamata, Professor Goto, Professor Aoyagi, and Professor Sato!
I'll come and show it to you when I buy an 86 and get my beginner's mark removed haha

I'm really thankful to you!!

Thank you for your help during Driving Camp!
It was great that everyone was able to teach me so carefully!
I was worried about whether I would be able to graduate on the set date, but it seems like most people are able to graduate without having to stay overnight, so I don't think there's any need to worry too much!
It may be difficult to get used to your new environment and driving and academic studies, but once you get over that, it's not that difficult and it will be over rather quickly, so just do your best at the beginning!
Generally, all Driving School were air-conditioned, so I was able to concentrate on my studies.
We were given a variety of amenities, and there were plenty of laundry supplies and home appliances available, so it was much easier to live there than I expected!
As for food, we were given a bottle of tea in the morning, and the food was warm and delicious. Personally, I thought the soba, udon, and curry were delicious! The portions were ample, so I didn't have to buy my own food, which was nice.
Due to the coronavirus, the station isn't that close by, and the academic and practical classes are quite packed, so I basically just go back and forth between the dormitory and Driving School and can't go out much.
I thought it was pretty tough for the first 2 days until I got used to it, but when it was over I even thought it might have been a little fun, so I think it was a good experience! Thank you!

I got my regular Class 2 driver's license at Driving Camp.

This is a retro Driving School with a Showa era feel. Although the facilities are old, you can enjoy the nostalgic Atmosphere.

The instructors are kind and provide thorough instruction, so I think it's a comfortable learning environment.
I had the impression that Driving School instructors were often sarcastic and made unnecessary remarks, but the instructors here make sure you can concentrate on driving.
Thanks to the accurate instruction, I passed the final exam on the first try. I was prepared to have to stay longer because of the points deducted for failing to pass the sharp corner, but I'm glad I was able to overcome the final test. To be honest, I'm half happy and half sad, and if I had a meaner instructor, I would have definitely failed lol

As for the meals, for breakfast, bread, rice balls and drinks from Family Mart are provided. Lunch and dinner are delivered by a company, and the taste is rated 2 out of 5, and the volume is also 2nd, so it may not be enough for men.

Also, the indoor environment of the men's dormitory was very clean and the room was large and comfortable. walk Lawson is within 5 minutes. A short walk from there is a Chinese restaurant called Mantei. The fried rice, fried noodles, and stamina ramen there were exquisite.

Lastly, the director is a very kind person. On the first day, I picked up the wrong key to my dorm room, and even though it was outside of business hours, he returned it to me without any complaints. Even when I was worried about Driving Camp life, he was concerned about me and I was happy to receive words of encouragement.
I would like to use it again if I have the opportunity. Thank you very much.

I graduated in June.
I went to Driving Camp alone, but all the instructors were very kind, and I had fun driving. There were a lot of interesting and quirky instructors, so I was looking forward to checking the morning schedule, wondering who was in charge that day.

Of course, the driving on the first day was so funny that I wondered if I could even drive a car.
Veteran teachers will teach you the tricks so you'll improve quickly!

The girls' dormitory may or may not be listed on the website.
There is a kettle, laundry rack, Hanger, a mirror, Microwave, Detergent, a sponge, and a regular Hair dryer!

I went there with a lot of luggage without knowing.
If you are going, I think you should bring a change of clothes, laundry Detergent, and other things you need.
(Even if you bring a curling iron to curl your hair, you won't have time to do it, so if you're not good at mornings, it's better not to bring one and reduce your luggage! I never curled my hair even once lol)

There is a large pharmacy nearby that has everything you need, and there are also convenience stores nearby, so don't worry!

However, there are few buses
What if I oversleep and miss Shuttle bus?
Be prepared for it to be hectic! LOL
I made it just in time to catch Shuttle bus, but I was a bit worried when I woke up 5 minutes before the bus arrived 😂

Whenever I have a question about my studies, I am very grateful that they explain it to me until I understand it!
Don't worry about what to do, just ask the teachers and they will teach you anything!
Especially when I looked at Chika-sensei with a "what should I do, help me?" look, she would always kindly ask me what was wrong and help me out😂
When the teachers seemed busy, we studied together with the students who were at Driving Camp, checking answers and so on!

The students at Driving Camp were all very kind, so I didn't feel lonely even though I went alone!
Don't worry! You can make friends!
It's totally fine even if you don't feel like being alone☺️
(I was one of the people who thought it would be rude to be alone at first lol)

When I had free time after a day of studying, I would go to Kawagoe by bus with some of the kids I had become friends with during the Driving Camp and eat yakiniku.
I enjoyed it as if I was a student 😊

Three meals a day were provided and bottled drinks were provided every morning, so it was easy to get through the day.

However, since there is a lot of fried food, you might get a little tired of the rice, but it will still fill you up!

Thanks to the kind instructors, I can now drive properly outside! Probably! Lol
On the day I decided to graduate, the teachers who had been so kind to me were on vacation or in classes, so I was unable to properly thank them or say goodbye, which is a regret I have😞💦

Thank you everyone so much for the past two weeks!
I highly recommend this Driving School.

P.S. I kept my promise to write a review with Dr. Kaneko 😊 lol
I was crying so hard when I got my provisional license, but I got my full license on the first try! I'm so impressed! lol

Today, I successfully graduated from AT Car camp without having to extend Driving Camp.

First of all, the location is good. There is a bus stop next to Driving School, and if the bus time is right, you can go to Kawagoe or Omiya in just over 20 minutes. There is also a bus stop near Building 4 (the dormitory) where I stayed this time, and you can go to the nearest stations, JR Sashiogi and Omiya. There is also a Family Mart next to Driving School, which seems to be often used by students. There is also a Lawson and a supermarket within walk distance of Building 4.

There is Shuttle bus from the dormitory to Driving School every morning (it's a big problem if you miss it). You can also take the bus back to the dormitory, but the earliest departure is at 17:35 (as of June 2024). If your lesson ends earlier than that and you can't wait for the bus, you can go home by local bus, but you will have to pay for the bus (Shuttle bus is free). Meals are given three times a day, and only those who order the day before or the morning of the day can eat. Everyone has different tastes, so it's hard to say for sure, but some people may find the portions a little small.

The instructors are unique and kind, and they take great care to teach each student. We don't know who will be teaching us until the morning of the day, and sometimes we have a different instructor every time, but they are all friendly and once you get used to it, it's a lot of fun. In the second stage of AT Car, we often had the opportunity to teach multiple students together, and the instructors who taught us together were also very interesting, so we were able to spend a very meaningful and enjoyable time.

Finally, I would like to thank all the teachers, especially Mr. Teru, Mr. Minegishi, Mr. Ozawa, and Mr. Chika, who I had many opportunities to work with during the second stage, for the past two weeks. If I have another opportunity to get another driver's license, I would like to take Mr. Furuya next time.

I took Semi-Med at Driving Camp! First of all, the teaching method was very good, so I would recommend it to beginners. Atmosphere was good as everyone was proactive and exchanged greetings. The teachers also made sure to check safety, so I felt at ease. Another attractive feature was that there was a monitor in the lobby on the second floor where the questions were displayed! Atmosphere was very gentle and the teaching was thorough, so I would definitely recommend it.
Thank you teachers.

I enrolled in the school during Driving Camp!
I'm glad I was able to graduate safely!
The teacher was kind and easy to work with.
The only thing that bothered me was that the dormitory was in Building 4, and the frogs in the neighboring rice fields were pretty loud at night lol
I think Flora and the girls' dorms will probably be okay.
If it bothers you, bring earplugs.

*For those moving into Building 4*
5-6 minutes walk to convenience store (Lawson)
Sugi Pharmacy is a 7-8 minute walk, and next door is Kozo Sushi and a fried chicken restaurant.
The taste is pretty average.
From the bus stop (Nishi-Yuma Fire Station) to the nearest station (Sashiogi Station), it is a 10-minute taxi ride (cost is about 1,000 yen)
I think it was about 200 yen for the bus!
Depending on the timing of Driving Camp, there are days off and days when you can go home early, so if you want to go home on your own, you can leave around noon!
There is a bus stop right in front of Driving School that will take you to Kawagoe Station or to a bus stop near the dormitory (Nishi-Yuma), so make sure to use your time wisely and make the most of Driving Camp!

lastly
I hope to work with you again if the opportunity arises!
thank you very much!
To Dr. Kaneko! I wrote a proper review 👍
From 5/7 Graduation TH

Thank you for your help during the two weeks of Driving Camp last month (*´ч ` *)
I started from a completely ignorant state, so I was at a loss.

The academic course was online, so I was able to go at my own pace, but I just couldn't get my driving skills right... Even though I thought I understood it in my head, my handling of the wheel was like riding a roller coaster, and I'm sure I scared the instructors who changed every hour 😜ོ

There were many times when I almost lost confidence in my driving ability, which was not improving, but thanks to the encouragement of my instructors, the director Kaneko-san's smile every morning as he greeted me, and his kind words, I was able to get my provisional license and graduate in two weeks without any delays.

I was surprised that I was able to complete the 3-month graduation period in just 2 weeks during Driving Camp camp, and I am very grateful to the instructors who taught me.
It was a very short period of time, but I was immersed in studying every day... it was probably my first experience (laughs).

But it was a very intense and fulfilling two weeks.
There were some instructors that I didn't have any contact with at all, but I especially thank Professor Teru, Professor Goto, and Professor Kubo for their help. Thank you very much (๑´ㅂ`๑)

Mr. Teru was with me on the first practical test on the first day of school, the first road test after the provisional license, the parallel line and turn, and Final Driving Exam. When I succeeded in the parallel line on the first try, which I had not been able to do until the time judgment before the graduation test, he said to me, "That was my ideal parallel line," and I was so happy and moved that I burst into tears😂
When graduation was decided, I felt a mixture of sadness, happiness, and many other emotions, and I cried until the very end (lol).

💮Then just the other day on May 1st, I passed and got my full license on the first try✩.*˚💮
I drove about 100km in 3 days during Golden Week🚗💨
I will never forget what I have learned every day,
I will continue studying (｡•̀ᴗ-)و ̑̑✧

Thank you very much( ˊᵕˋ🙏🏻 )

The school was quite large, but the building was old. The building was old, but that didn't mean it was uncomfortable, in fact, it was very comfortable. There were a lot of students, and the staff seemed to be busy, but many of them seemed to be veterans, and I was glad that they were able to help me. There were many instructors, but they all had a good atmosphere and the lessons were easy to understand. The schedule was quite tight, but I think it was the instructors and staff that made it possible for me to complete the course. The accommodations were also quite comfortable and the food was delicious!

Thank you for your help during Driving Camp.
There were many teachers who were good at teaching, so even though it was a short period of time, I was able to feel that my skills were improving.
The two weeks went by in a flash, but it was a lot of fun.
It was a place I would recommend to friends.

Thank you for your help during Driving Camp!
I stayed in a double room at Flora, and the room was clean and I was able to spend two weeks stress-free. The teachers were kind and gave easy-to-understand explanations, which helped me gain confidence in driving. Thank you very much.

The teachers were very kind, easy to talk to and gave good advice.
What's more, in the department, we could learn by watching videos, which was even better.
Driving Camp location was clean and easy to live in, and they also provided transportation to and from work every morning, which was great.
There is a supermarket nearby, so you can go shopping after finishing work early in the evening.