I was procrastinating getting my license for years. I was too nervous. I was riding around my…read morecousin who was a new driver and I loved how she drived. It was smooth, pristine and she had complete control of the car and awareness of the road and other drivers. She referred me to Yisrael with Golden Key Driving School. She had amazing things to say about his exemplary technique. And that she acquired her license on her first try. I took her advice and signed up for courses with Yisrael. The school was very responsive and accommodating of my schedule. Yisrael is an amazing teacher. I was so tense and nervous when I first stepped into the car, but soon I was cruising through the city with ease. He explains everything thoroughly and he really tries to understand the areas where you need work, and will aid you to perfect those areas. It was such an easy, fun and enriching experience. I feel confident behind the wheel now. And best of all, I EARNED MY LICENSE ON THE FIRST TRY!!! I was so excited, words cannot even explain the elated mood I was in. I would recommend Yisrael and Golden Key Driving School to anyone who wishes to earn their license by working with one of the most experienced teachers in the industry. -Kingsley

Incompetent and unprofessional are the two words I'd use to describe my experience with Yisrael…read moreHannah and Golden Key Driving School. Let's start from the beginning. I booked their ten-lesson package, and from day one I knew something was wrong. My first lesson consisted largely of driving around the Dyckman Marina while the instructor was on the phone handling personal conversations. Unfortunately, this became a recurring pattern throughout my lessons. A significant amount of paid lesson time was spent listening to personal phone calls instead of receiving instruction, feedback, or guidance. The overall teaching environment was also unnecessarily unpleasant at times. Instead of maintaining a calm and professional attitude during lessons, the instructor frequently made sarcastic or snide remarks that added stress rather than helping me improve as a driver. Constructive criticism is expected during driving lessons, but there's a clear difference between professional instruction and dismissive commentary. Lateness was another constant issue. In almost every lesson, I had to wait for the instructor to arrive. Most delays were around five to ten minutes, but one incident was especially ridiculous. I waited approximately 30 minutes before being told by the office that the instructor was downtown and would not return for another two hours. I was advised to go home and wait for a phone call. Instead, I returned to the office myself later and found the instructor already there. Had I not taken the initiative, I strongly suspect my lesson simply would not have happened that day. Rather than apologizing for the inconvenience, the office blamed a surprise city inspection and dismissed the issue entirely. This pattern of avoiding accountability continued throughout my experience. After finally completing the ten lessons, it was time for my road test. My appointment was scheduled for 8:45 AM, and I was instructed to arrive at the school at 8:30 AM. That already seemed cutting it close, but I trusted the school's judgment. Instead, I spent around 40 minutes sitting in a car with other students before we were rushed to the testing site late. Because the vehicle was not present before 9:00 AM, the examiners refused to let me and another student take our tests. Again, instead of apologizing, the school blamed the DMV staff and claimed the examiners were under inspection by supervisors. Whether or not that was true is irrelevant -- it was the school's responsibility to get students to the test site on time. When we returned to the office, there was still no accountability. The office staff insisted "it wasn't our fault they had an inspection." The instructor himself gave me a half-hearted wave and walked out without even acknowledging the situation professionally. To their credit, they scheduled another road test for the following week and told me to arrive at 8:00 AM for a 9:00 AM appointment. I arrived early and waited until after 8:10 AM before leaving because no escort had shown up. At that point, I decided I was done dealing with this school entirely. The level of disorganization and lack of professionalism here is honestly shocking. Before spending money with this business, I strongly recommend looking into their history and reading other reviews carefully.

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First Time Driver Here! Buy a Package and Learn to Drive with RUTH!! I promised myself that before…read moreI turned 50, I was going to learn how to drive. Scared and nervous were understatements. But once I got my Learners Permit (late July), I knew I had to get to it. Within a week of getting my permit I purchased a package and had my first lesson on Aug 2nd. My one and only driving instructor - RUTH - was the best. She was patient but firm. I cried during my second lesson and she gave me the pep talk I needed. I had never been behind the wheel of a car before but she encouraged me every single step of the way. Five weeks and 14 lessons later, I passed my Road Test (on the first try!!!!!). And two days after my 50th birthday, my NY Drivers License was in the mail. Thank you Ruth!!! Bronx Driving School is lucky to have you.

Great!!! Juan prepared me for my test perfectly and passed my test first try!!! Definitely…read morerecommend this driving school, i had the 10 lesson package, highly recommend

Gotham was an amazing experience for my daughter. We did a 5 lesson package, driving with me in…read morebetween she aced her road test! They prepared her to be ready and confident. Highly recommend.

I highly recommend Andy. He was very professional and always on time for our lessons. He helped me…read moreshake out some of those nerves before the road test to help me be more calm & successfully pass. Driving has been my biggest challenge and I'm glad I signed up for the 6-7 lessons package. Although I'm still a new driver I feel so much more confident. Andy helped me work on problem areas such as my left/right turns, steering the wheel correctly and merging. Andy was straightforward and didn't make me feel overwhelmed. Whenever I messed up he was very patient and would make me laugh and encouraged me to try again. Practicing with Andy has made me feel less afraid to drive and parallel park!!! Yayyy My experience with Gotham driving school has been excellent. Irene was super sweet she would always call me to check in on how I was doing and took care of scheduling my lessons and road test. She was super encouraging and caring . The Pre-licensing course was super useful compare to my previous driving school it helped me with road signs and how to approach situations you might come across on the road. Thank you Andy for helping me achieve one of my goals. I would recommend if you're looking for a Driving school to look in the Gotham website and signing up for Lessons in a package as they include everything you need. They provide the car, pick you up and drive you to the test.

I had an amazing lesson this morning. She was on time (even a little early) and i loved that…read more Immediately she made me feel comfortable, she ensured my seat was fixed and the steering (im 6 feet tall). I was nervous but that quickly went away! I do not regret my driving lesson I truly enjoy the hour and I feel extremely confident going to do my road test now. Thanks!

Affordable prices and amazing driving instructor. Rose and Nancy are both professional and polite…read moreas can be.

We have been so pleased and impressed by the caring, thoughtful and quality care our daughter has…read morereceived from Sunshine 3rd Ave for the past 3 years. She began just before her 2nd birthday with some verbal skills, and has completely blossomed while at the school. All the teachers and administrators are so friendly, welcoming and know each child by name (regardless of class they are in, everyone knows each other across the entire school) as well as most is the parents! The learning activities they put together are tied right into to key skills, and we have come home so impressed that at 4 our daughter already knows what "germination" is having learned about it in the Dragonflies class. Good food is provided for breakfast, lunch and 2 snacks, and you can drop off as early as 7:30am and pick up as late as 6:15 which is unheard of for most daycares. They know pretty much all the families are working and so try and make things as easy as possible to handle that working parent life. They also have a large backyard for outdoor play as well as rec room / gym with a rock climbing wall so the children get lots of exercise and fresh air. We could not have been happier with the education and care our daughter has received and we continue to sing Sunshine 3rd Ave's praises to everyone in the East Harlem community we meet. Thank you Sunshine!!!

Dear Sunshine Learning Center Team,…read more I am truly grateful for the phenomenal care and exceptional dedication you provide to the kids daily. Your commitment to both nurturing and educating them according to the DOE curriculum is truly remarkable. Your efforts do not go unnoticed, and I appreciate how you consistently go above and beyond. Special thanks to the administrative staff and my grandkids' teachers for their tireless efforts. Another special thanks goes out to Ms. Jess & the other teachers as well for making my wife and I feel incredibly welcome. Your dedication to going beyond the call of duty for the children is truly commendable. Thank you for creating such a nurturing environment for our little ones and for all the parents. Your efforts are truly appreciated. Warm regards, Mr. L. Deweese Ananias and Jaiaye

Was crossing the street and an employee a Spanish guy dark skin with glasses and a bun was driving…read moreinto the cross walk just so he can order a juice from a vendor. This is who is teaching people to drive ? I yelled, "yo you in the cross walk" he could care less. To have your foot on the gas and looking not where the car is going- he should not be an instructor or in a vehicle that advertises this driving school.

I got my driving licence with them good people .good service i recommanderead more

I'm going to be honest with you guys. I suffer with anxiety and had bad experiences behind the…read morewheel. When I started driving school here I wasn't confident I would even be able to pass a test. My start was a little shaky because I was always in my head and beating myself up for every mistake I made. But going here and each class I took I felt like a better driver. They took the time to get to know me. Study how I drive and work on that with me as many times as I needed. I had a lot of issues with turning so focusing my classes on that helped me a lot in the long run. I was the last person who I thought would learn how to drive let alone pass my driving test perfectly. I came a long way and they got to see me grow as a driver. Also the driving instructors are excellent. The office is very clean they are also helpful and so professional. I worked with Arturo and Jonothan I recommend using the both of them. Before my test I took a 90 minuet lesson and it gave me the little bit of confidence I needed before the test. They are very patient and very kind. If you're doing horrible at it and feel like you want to give up just don't do it. A suggestion I have is and speaking from personal experience get more than one or two lessons especially if you have no time at home to practice. If you're serious about passing get a full package you won't regret it. They even work with you.