I have been looking for a driving school for a while and decided to go with Saint Mina after…read morereading mostly positive reviews for the instructor Magdy. I called him with questions about pricing and availability, and then we scheduled a 2 hour lesson. I received a confirmation call the evening before (for an early morning lesson), and also 30 minutes before (to make sure I was awake lol), and then 3 minutes before he arrived (so that I would be outside on time). Magdy was just like all the reviewers have said: very kind, patient, and very experienced. I was glad I picked Saint Mina, since it had been a long long time (over 5 years) since I last took a driving lesson. I did not feel any anxiety being behind the wheel and I actually drove for the whole 2 hours by myself! I look forward to practicing some more and eventually getting my license with Magdy!

Best driving school in Jersey city. Passed the road test on first try because of Magdy- best…read moreinstructor, very patient and informative. Thanks Magdy!

I had a fantastic experience with my instructor Cathy but I did not have a great experience…read morescheduling. I called and made an appointment for two weeks in advance. I got a call a few days before to confirm, and then 20 minutes before the lesson to confirm. Then, at the time of the lesson, the instructor called to tell me that while he was close by to the pickup location, he had something else to do in Edison and wouldn't be able to do the lesson. The scheduling person called me to reschedule the lesson, which I did for a few days later. Then the next day I got a text asking me to move the lesson again. Ultimately once I got a lesson, I was paired with Cathy who is the best driving instructor I have ever had. She was so clear with her instructions and patient. I already have my license but needed practice on the highway, so we did a 1 hr 45 min lesson for highway practice. My recommendation if you schedule a class here is to take whatever time they tell you as an estimate, and to ask to schedule with Cathy because she is fantastic!

I passed my driving test today, and I couldn't have done it without Kathy and Rahul! Both of them…read moreare absolutely amazing instructors--patient, supportive, and clear in their teaching. They made me feel confident behind the wheel, corrected my mistakes with kindness, and gave me the exact skills I needed to pass. Every lesson felt productive, and they always encouraged me to push myself while keeping safety first. Thank you, Kathy and Rahul, for guiding me all the way to getting my license--you truly deserve 6 stars!

They are inconsistent on pricing. Called the phone number and they told me it would be $100. I go…read moreto pay in person before lesson at the hardware store and they said it's $110. He said I was lying and they would never charge. I told him to call the girl and ask her. I'm not lying. He called her and she said she offered me the $100 rate since I already have my license. And then he was rude during the whole checkout process. Said next time they will charge $120 to make up for it. The ONLY benefit was Dino was a decent instructor. He seemed over it though. Car was also dirty. Just find another driving school guys.

TERRIBLE. Firstly I can never get them on the phone, then all of my lessons weren't even the full 2…read morehours that they claim they are, and the one lady who was supposedly my teacher didn't teach me a damn thing. I had to keep reminding her I spoke English as she was trying to instruct me in spanish. She was also the one to bring me to my road test and before we even entered the lot she was shouting at me in Spanish about where I was supposed to go (and was wrong cause I was going the right way) which ultimately screwed my nerves so as you can probably figure I did not pass. Save your money.

Had an amazing time taking courses with revolution. My instructor Shannon is very experienced and…read moresuperb in teaching drivers with all different skill levels. Made certain maneuvers like parallel parking very easy. A great place for people looking to prepare for their New York road test.

I am writing this on the day that I passed my driving test on the first try in Brooklyn, all thanks…read moreto the amazing and patient Erika (and with some help from Gus as well) from Revolution Driving School. TLDR - if you're a nervous or anxious driver, or have had difficulties with other instructors in the past, Erika is absolutely the one you should get started with. My apologies for the novel that's about to follow: To start off with, I am (or was), an incredibly nervous driver. While I had gotten my license by the skin of my teeth back in 2018, I developed a severe phobia after a bad experience on a highway and let my license lapse, not realizing that if your license is expired for more than two years, you can't just renew it - you have to take the whole road test again. When I learned this, I became so nervous that I started having insomnia and couldn't fall asleep - that's how nervous I was thinking about getting back on the road again. After completing my permit, I worked up the courage to book a lesson with Erika. Now, I've had my fair share of bad driving instructors - they often are gruff, not that great at teaching or explaining, and not great at making you feel comfortable or relaxed. Erika is the exact opposite. She is warm and supportive, without being overly so - you never feel like you have to put on a show for Erika. The day of my first lesson I woke up with full body chills and nerves, but I immediately felt at ease with Erika when I was in the car during my first lesson and knew I made the right decision booking lesson with her. Slowly but surely with each lesson with Erika, I got more confident behind the wheel. She positively reinforces when you do something well, and explains patiently where you can improve. She also steadily increases your abilities over time, slowly taking on new things like driving in a different neighborhood or on a busy street, without rushing you into something that can feel difficult. Since parallel parking is my achilles heel, she made sure to spend extra time walking me through this during our lessons. Leading up to my road test I also decided to take a couple extra lessons with Gus, who only just recently became available again for lessons. Gus has a very different demeanor than Erika - more reserved - and so while he may not be the best person to take a first lesson with if you are extremely nervous and anxious like me, I did find my lessons with Gus to be helpful and so the combination of working with both of them made me feel doubly prepared. On the day of my road test, Erika had the perfect demeanor. She made me feel assured, but never put undue pressure on me - she struck the right balance of being supportive without having that become a stressor in and of itself. She answered all my last minute nervous questions ("Can you walk me through again what to do if I think I'm going to hit the curb while parallel parking? What if I'm too wide?"), without ever making me feel bad about it. I was blessed with a clear day and relatively empty roads, but regardless of the good conditions I know I can owe the credit of my passing mostly to the patience and guidance of Erika. She is truly life changing - she changed me from an incredibly nervous driver who would break down into a ball of nerves even thinking about being behind the wheel, to a confident driver who according to my evaluator, did a "perfect" parallel park - something that I would NEVER have thought in a million years I would hear anyone say. All told, I did 13 lessons before my road test - 9 with Erika and 4 with Gus. While it's possible a less nervous driver could have done less (by my 10th lesson everything really started to click), I'm glad I did those extra lessons to make me feel fully prepared. I highly recommend Revolution Driving School, and Erika in particular, to anyone who is nervous or anxious about driving. While of course what happens on road test day is your responsibility, you will feel so prepared working with them. I can never thank them enough for giving me my confidence back!!

I had the best experience with Gold Success Driving School! Everyone I interacted with, from the…read moreamazing ladies in the office to Eric, who set everything up so quickly given my situation, was incredibly warm, welcoming, and efficient. My driving instructor, Frank Dao, is hands down the best instructor I have ever had. After going through multiple instructors at another driving school who never took the time to explain my weaknesses or how to improve, working with Frank was a game changer. He clearly explains mistakes, makes sure you understand how to correct them, and gives detailed, practical tips for everything, from mastering turns to parallel parking. Thanks to Gold Success and Frank's incredible instruction, I passed my road test, and I am truly grateful. I couldn't recommend them more!

Unfortunately, my experience with this driving school was extremely disappointing and ended up…read morebeing a waste of both time and money. I did receive a refund for my unused portions of the package I paid for. I enrolled as a complete beginner and made that very clear from the start. Instead of receiving patient instruction, I experienced an instructor (Michael) who became frustrated with beginner mistakes and raised his voice during lessons. It was also extremely fast paced for a 20 lesson full package deal. On my third day I was being taught a 3 point turn and parallel parking when I was not comfortable turning onto roads and being centered on roads. There were also communication and scheduling issues. On one occasion, I arrived for what I believed was my scheduled lesson, only to find out the time had been changed without any phone call, email, or text notification. Despite the instructor being available, I spent approximately 40 minutes sitting in the vehicle while he stopped at McDonald's and handled personal matters rather than conducting the lesson. During multiple lessons, the instructor took lengthy personal phone calls while I was in the car, including highly personal conversations that contained inappropriate language. As a student learning to drive for the first time, I expected my instructor's full attention and professionalism, not distractions and personal matters. What ultimately made me decide to leave was being told after only three lessons that my remaining lessons and road test had been canceled because I was allegedly "too nervous." I had attended every lesson, was eager to learn, and had only just begun driving. Although I was offered another instructor, by that point I had lost confidence in the school's professionalism and chose to seek instruction elsewhere. Additionally, while waiting for one of my lessons, I overheard another student discussing a negative experience he had with an instructor named Frank. Under normal circumstances I would not place much weight on another student's experience alone. However, after everything I had personally experienced, hearing another student express similar frustrations further reduced my confidence in the school as a whole. Based on my experience, I cannot recommend this driving school.

Providence Driving School: Where Integrity Meets Expertise…read more If you're preparing for your Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) in New Jersey and want real training--not empty promises--Providence Driving School in Bayonne is the place to go. The school is led by Pedro, a Spanish-speaking instructor whose depth of knowledge and road experience is unmatched. He's not just a teacher--he's a mentor, a guide, and one of the most honest and patient individuals you'll ever meet. Pedro goes above and beyond to make sure every student understands the truck, the road, and the responsibility that comes with being a professional driver. His pre-trip inspection training is thorough and practical, and he treats every student with respect and care. His son is also part of the team and shares the same values--making this a family-run school built on trust and results. Unlike other schools that boast flashy marketing and empty claims, Providence Driving School delivers real one-on-one instruction, flexible scheduling, and affordable pricing A B C. You won't be stuck watching others drive or waiting for your turn on a truck that's never available. Pedro makes sure you get hands-on experience and personal attention. If you're tired of being misled by trainers who talk a big game but don't deliver, skip the hype and go straight to Providence Driving School. Pedro's reputation speaks for itself--and so do the success stories of students who passed their CDL exams with confidence and skills.

I used Providence Driving school for my teenage son to take lessons before he got his drivers…read morelicense. He had multiple lessons with instructor Ted. We found Ted to be reliable, professional & experienced in helping to prepare my son for the driving test. He was patient & explained all the rules of the road, while also teaching him various techniques for driving, backing up & parallel parking. My son passed the road test on his first try & got his license. Thanks Ted for a great experience!

I passed my road test in the first attempt. The teachers were very committed in helping me master…read morethe parallel parking, turn around and driving in general. They are the best at what they do.

If I could give this zero stars I would. The worst customer service ever! No one is ever there to…read moreanswer the phone and when they finally answer it is rushed they can't be bothered to answer your questions. Finally got it set up after calling a million times they never showed up for the driving instruction. I have a ring camera and can prove they never came. No one was at the office to answer when I called after 15-30 mins of no one showing up. I finally got someone the next day and he said he would call me back and he never did. I had to call hi, back again only for him to be rude and call me a liar. Never once apologized or tried to rectify the issue. All it would have taken was for him to have decent customer service apologize and reschedule me. HORRIBLE customer service. I 100% do not recommend to anyone. Go to ideal in union City. They have been fantastic !!!!

Ana Marie is such a good instructor. So patient and calm and really helped me improve my driving…read moreskills and confidence. I will definitely come back for highway driving course! They are busy with the phone line, so texting would be better to reach them

I regret having to write this review but our experience with Smart Driving was very disappointing…read more My son took lessons and for us, reliability became an issue. On multiple occasions, the instructor arrived late or failed to show up without any text and/or phone call. We expected a basic level of professionalism because when lessons were scheduled we all arranged our time around those lessons. The lateness and no-show felt like a lack of respect for our time.

Very unprofessional and rude ! My son had scheduled an appointment weeks prior to his appointment…read moreand received a text message the night before at 9pm in which my son didn't see it until the next morning. My son was ready in the morning and explained that he didn't see his text until he woke up. My son texted the instructor in the morning that he is ready and the instructor rudely responded to find another driving school. Luis is very unprofessional and needs training in how to treat people with respect. You don't cancel somebody the day of the appointment.

Older gentleman that charged $70 to take you to the road test and I think $30 or $35 for an hour of…read morepractice. I used his services over 10 years ago so prices might be way higher now but I decided to write a review because now my younger brother is going to embark on his driving journey. When I took my road test the first time I did fail (couldn't parallel park haha) but I was upset because the guy didn't take me anywhere to practice like he claimed he would. Second time around I got some practice right before the road test and passed! No refunds even if you fail by the way but when you do pass, he offers to drop you off to the DMV which is nice. Overall he is very patient and he could come off as rude or aggressive like I'll never forget I stopped at a red light but was blocking the intersection slightly so he said loudly "go GO you can't block the road" and so I just went haha but he wasn't mean about it. Overall I recommend him if you're local to the area.