I had to start from scratch, a couple years back. Yes, from scratch, five hour class and all. I paid for the road test and five hour class and usage of the car. I got tied up with work and life and didn't take the road test. A couple years later, which brings me to today, I went in to see about the previous package that I paid for, but was told the money was gone, since a year has elapsed. I'll pay a different school for the five hour certificate instead of giving them another dime. read more

By far one of the worst if not the worst schools I ever dealt with. We signed up for a package of 5 lessons along with an appointment and test. We had to wait very long time to get a driving test date because they only take you to Staten Island test location. Staten Island location is convenient for them because it is the closest and and the tolls is passed to the client. We failed the first test so we asked for a different location as Staten Island street are very difficult as it is. Once again they refused and convinced us once again that this time will be different and my wife will pass. so We had to pay for another package of 5 classes since the one class with the appointment is 205.00 which pretty close to the package of 5 classes. When we failed the second time, I determine to go to a different school and requested a refund only to receive partial refund as they refused to acknowledge any fault of their own as their insistence of Staten Island location. So this the story. Aside from the story, this took place over a month period where classes were delayed several times, instructors were not available several times. Time has no value at this school as not many driving instructors available. All in all, we have spent a month and $600 and we don't have a driver license. I don't recommend this school to my worst enemies. I gave one start because there is no lower than that. read more

Truly great experience ! Joe was my teacher and I cant recccomend him enough! He really helped me to relax and feel at ease behind the wheel after not driving for 6 years ! read more

Trust me when I tell you this is the best driving school ever! Everyone is nice and supportive in this driving school, from the owner to the instructors and everyone in the office.They treat you with a lot of respect and kindness. I came here after not having a good experience with a previous driving school. A special shot-out to Joe, the best instructor ever!! He taught me all the important things that I needed to know to not only pass my test but also be a competent and safe driver. Thank you Joe for all the dedication and motivation you put into your teaching. Thank you so much Alpha Driving School for providing top-notch service to your students! read more

I had a really hard time finding a decent driving school until my friend recommended Alpha, and so I wanna pay it forward by recommending this school to anyone looking for a driving school. It was a little out of my way, but totally worth it. I had two instructors, Vic and Maria. They were so warm and friendly and patient, also very encouraging. And the other staff is pretty professional as well. The cars are in great condition and easy to manage. They take you out to Staten Island for the road test because it's a really calm and easy going testing site compared to Brooklyn, I even had a great experience with the Staten Island examiners. 10/10 highly recommend! read more

I just passed my road test and got my license. I wanted to say thank you to the staff of Alpha Driving School and especially Gabi. He was my instructor during my driving lessons. He's very friendly and helpful. I strongly recommend Alpha and the instructor Gabi. Thanks for everything. read more

I've been taking five classes with Vik with a driver's test appointment and I've really enjoyed all my lessons with him, especially the last few when we were preparing for the drivers test and we spent the last 15 minutes of each lesson doing practice tests, in which he would tell me what I did right and wrong and how I could correct it. Vik is super funny, always has candy and snacks in the car, and is always open to questions and gives good answers if you're confused about anything. I just took the test with him after my last lesson (you always do your test with a lesson that morning so you can practice), and passed with 0 mistakes (perfect score baby!!). This is after having taken the test 2x with DYD Driving School and failing both times with a terrible stoic instructor who would sometimes smoke in the car while giving you his lessons. I am 100% vouching for Alpha Driving school. My sister has also come here and has been with Ziad, who she also really likes. Also, all the ladies at the front desk are super friendly and encouraging and easy to talk to (Shoutout to Patricia!!) read more

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I came here a few months ago and thought this place was alright. Two days before my road test, I cancelled a double lesson. When I had called to see if I could squeeze in another road lesson before my test, the owner rudely says to me on the phone, "We are running a business here. Either you come for your road test or not. Thanks. Goodbye." Then hangs up. Excuse me? That's not even what I asked! Furthermore EVERY SINGLE TIME I came to do my road lessons with this school; the instructors NEVER failed to be over 10 to 15 minutes late. Each time they were late, I was hardly reimbursed for my time in full. I went to this place because of cheaper package prices, but the customer service does need some work. The driving instructors for what is worth do try to keep a conversation going. Anyways, I passed my driving test and that's what I wanted. read more

A Very Good 5 Hours Class And Learned A Lot of Thinks In That Short Time.Vik Was Very Good And Did a Great Job.It Was Fun and Good Experience. Highly Recommended read more

I had a wonderful experience with Maria. She taught me so much and made the whole experience so much easier. She really cares about her students. Best instructor ever! #Maria read more

Alpha driving school is a great place to learn how to become a better driver and prepare for the road test #maria u the best read more

Awesome people! Very helpful and they give you everything that is needed to pass the test. Thank you Maria for the tips that let me pass my exam from the first time. I definitely recommend Alpha Driving School read more

My husband and I came here after reading the positive reviews & we are so happy we did. We had 9 lessons with several instructors (Henry, Julio, Santiago, Ferris, & Vic) and all were VERY helpful, learned so many techniques and tips. We passed our test with just 5 and 10 points ! Thank You Alpha Driving school! I recommend this school to everyone who has never driven before ! read more

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Having never driven a day in my life before and finding out we are moving to Florida in 5 weeks I knew I needed to learn to drive and fast! Alpha Driving School is AMAZING!!! Both my husband and I bought a package of 10 lessons each. I was petrified during my first lesson. Poor Ricky kept telling me to give him gas and I refused to go more than 15mph! He was so nice and so patient with me. Alpha has a few different instructors and I can honestly say I didn't have a single bad experience with any of them and they all have their own style of teaching. Ricky is absolutely wonderful! He will push far, far outside of your comfort zone but I needed that in order to learn. Plus, driving with him is a party so get ready to have fun. Both my husband and I had the most lessons with Vik and we are both so, so grateful to him. Vik really loves what he does and he's so good at it! He too will push you far outside your comfort zone and will give you sample road tests before your actual test. I couldn't have passed my test (and with only 10 points) without Vik! Henry is a ball of super calm energy which is so, so helpful with someone like me who's super nervous and scared about driving. Honestly, you cannot go wrong with Alpha. If one instructor isn't your cup of tea then you can ask for someone else. And it's good to have different experiences because you can learn different tips from each instructor. Someone mentioned in previous comments that the owner of the school is rude. Both my husband and I have been at the school almost every day for the last 2 weeks and the owner is the most gracious guy. He goes far and beyond for all of his clients. He always has a smile on his face, always gives words of encouragement and he genuinely wants you to do well. read more

Best driving school in Brooklyn. I kept failing the test miserably and went from one driving school to another. Tried 4 of them. thanks god I took a chance with Alpha Driving School. They are professionals and the instructors are amazing. My instructor was Patricia. She is very nice, patient and teaches you everything you need to know to pass the driving test. i passed today at Father Capoddano Staten Island after previously failing 3 times in Duckdales Staten Island read more

I took a lesson with Maria and she was more than awesome professional and made me feel so comfortable being behind the wheel I took the road test two years ago and failed , I passed right away with Maria and aloha school Great instructor and good vibes Thank you for the great service and absolutely pleasant attitude Thank you I recommend taking lessons with Maria and do the road test with her . read more

Staff and teacher was very friendly. 5 hours driving class was productive. Thanks a lot for helping our driving course. Regards. read more

I just passed my road test after my first try here in Red Hook. Took about 7-8 classes with Maria. I had no driving experience prior to her and i'm already ready to drive! Maria is the best read more

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I had driven some with my parents before and I came to Alpha to schedule an appointment for a road test and use their car. With this I had one lesson with Henry right before the road test. The lesson was outstanding and although my chances at success seemed slim at first, Henry got me through throwing in jokes from time to time to create a great atmosphere which led to my passing the road test on the first try. Henry was very helpful and does a great job of preparing you for what the DMV looks for in your driving test. Alpha Driving School was more than helpful, pleasant and had exactly what I needed with the $125 package (1 lesson, appointment and car for road test). I would definitely recommend this place. And if you're looking for a teacher with a lot of experience and many jokes ask for Henry. read more

This is the best driving school in NYC. They work with you patiently in every way possible. Every employee is pleasant to deal with. The owner is super nice to all of his customers and employees. Jamal has made the experience even better. He taught me alot and relaxed my nerves. He made everything easy and understandable. Thank you for helping me get my license. I will definitely recommend many people here. read more

Great place to learn! They are your no frills, teach you right kind of place. I was not an experience driver when I purchased my 10 class pack, which included the test. I search around and their prices are affordable, which helped sealed my decision. Also, they were so warm and helpful. Girls at the front desk we sweet, efficient and very professional. I took the 5 hour class with Vic and it was a whole lot better than I thought it would be. Vic really focus on the people at the class and connected us to the material. I also was lucky enough to have Vic as my instructor. He is very laid back and likes to make things very comfortable. He will not make you do anything that you are not ready for. While I let my nerves get the better of me on the first try, I did pass on my second shot. And could not have been happier with the results. I would definitely recommend them for anyone who would like to learn. I will be coming back one more time to take their "highway" class. Thank you Alpha! read more

The best driving school to take your Road Test. I have learned so much in the past times practicing my driving lessons with my instructors Maria and Vic. Maria noticed every small little incident I needed to fix with my driving. After my 2nd lesson she smiled. I love all the instructors very much. Maria is the best one to take to catch on any little aspects before taking your road test. I simply passed my road test today. Thank you Alpha Driving School read more

They say timing is everything and I completely agree. I have known the wonderful staff here at Alpha Driving School for many years as I once came here when I was sixteen to take my five hour and lessons. At that time I felt I didn't need to continue for silly reasons. Do I regret it? Of course, because driving today is much harder with everyone on a cell phone or being distracted somehow. I decided for the beginning of 2019 that I would start tackling my goals (resolutions) for the new year and this time..I will follow through!! I am excited and proud to announce that I as of June 7th 2019 am now a Licensed Driver thanks to Alpha Driving School!! The entire staff is amazing and they made me feel like family. I had three instructors during my time here., Vic, Nicole and Maria. Each one is amazing and I thank them for their patience. I started my lessons with Vic who is tough but very knowledgeable and provides honest feedback, and then I had Nicole who was super sweet and helpful with letting you know what you need to work on while still making you feel comfortable while driving. Last but not least and like I said before, timing is everything.., I had Maria as my instructor for the rest of my lesson package and even some extras. Maria is absolutely amazing, she is honest, patient, understanding, knowledgeable and dedicated to her job and her students. She wants you to not only fix what you may have done wrong, but to understand why or how to make it better. I want to express my complete gratitude to Alpha Driving School for the amazing experience you have provided me with and for a moment in my life I will always cherish and hold dear to my heart. Please, if you are searching for an excellent Driving School please look no further and come to Alpha Driving School you will not be disappointed!! read more

I can't say enough good things about Alpha Driving School. First off, everyone is really nice. Every single person who answered the phone, scheduled my lessons, and called to confirm every week was lovely - and I've been taking lessons every week since January, after never having driven a car in my life! I had most of my lessons with Vik. He's a great teacher, he'll keep you laughing but also won't let you get away with staying in your comfort zone. He gives practice tests as well, leading up to the real thing, which was very useful. I had a few lessons with Julio as well and he was great. Upbeat, relaxed, and will show you a lot of tricks that make driving so much easier. I passed my test today with only 10 points! I will be continuing my learning with a couple of highway lessons, which Alpha also offers to licensed drivers. Thank you Vik, Julio and Alpha driving school for getting me to this point! read more

My driving trainer Maria was the best driving teacher every very professional and very easy to learn with her...I even passed on the first try getting my license..I would advise anyone in the Brooklyn bay ridge area to contact the alpha driving school and request Maria read more

I highly recommend this school. Instructors Vic and Antonio/Toni are the best. They are very friendly, relaxed and very helpful. If you have never driven before, or have little experience or confidence parallel parking, ask for these drivers. The school has the best packages around, and they wont charge you standard prices for any additional lessons. They also pick you up and drop you off. You will get a lot of practice with driving, parking, and K-turns on small two way streets/hills/schools/parks etc... Before coming here I NEVER parallel parked, but with 8 lessons I was a pro. I passed my road test within 30 days of my first lesson!!! During the road test I saw quite a few people fail (from other schools or with family) by making careless mistakes. Sure you can drive with family and friends, but these instructors know exactly what the DMV is looking for. As for the 5 hour class, it went by very quickly. The teacher was funny and relaxed, which made it go by faster. You can bring something to snack on during the class, but be courteous. They allow a 20 min lunch break and a 15min break(if everyone agrees). read more

Getting my license was something I put off for a long time being someone who always lived in Brooklyn and worked in Midtown. I took the subway and cabs everywhere and then recently, my husband and I bought a home in a suburban part of NYC. It was finally time for me to get my license and I'm so happy I came to this school. I just passed the road test today on my first try! Woo hoo! I took the 5 hour course here a few months ago and completed 5 lessons before taking the test. I had two instructors - Vik and Zeke, who both gave me very good advice and offered constructive criticism. Vik helped me a great deal by giving me practice road tests during our lessons. I was able to see the small mistakes I was making and what I needed to be more aware of. This is a great place to learn how to become a better driver and prepare for the road test. Thanks guys! read more

I took classes with Alpha Driving School and it was the best decision I've ever taken. The instructors are amazing and each of them made sure I was comfortable and pushed my limits. My favorite was Maria because I took all my classes with her but Nicole, Vic and Patti were super amazing at making me the best driver I could possibly imagine in a short period of time. Highly recommended!!! read more

The owner (Aboshady? I think his name is) is very rude and unprofessional. After encountering him a few times since being there, I was very turned off by him. If you want to be treated like a human being, then go to a different driving school, there are plenty in Brooklyn! read more

I am so glad that I found this school and decided to come here for lessons! Although I had some experience driving already because I took lessons at another school last year, I felt very unprepared so I decided to sign up for the 5 classes package (even though I added an extra two lessons later on). The receptionists were very nice and always helped me schedule my lessons. One great thing was that they would call me a day in advance to remind me that I will have a lesson the next day. I've had the pleasure of taking lessons with Julio, Santiago and Vic. They are all great teachers and gave me pointers that helped me pass the test. They gave me confidence to drive and always answered any questions I had. Great communication! I would definitely recommend anyone to take lessons here! read more

Great deals and learning experience! The instructors were very friendly and helpful. They answered all my questions and offered great tips! Passed the road test my first try! The secretaries were also super friendly and made sure to call me a day before my lessons/test to remind me! I wasn't aware of a restriction on my permit, they let me know as soon as they saw it and gave me instructions how to fix it! The reason I am not giving 5 stars is because the facilities could use an update. Also there were delays a couple of times when the instructor had to pick me up from my house. read more

Vic is a great instructor. I took lessons with him and passed the first time. I started out with Lenny who is also a great instructor and helped me master parallel parking in two tries. Abu and the lady who works there followed up with my lesson plan and rescheduled my test twice due to my availability. All in all, a great, no frills, driving school! read more

Alpha Driving School is just amazing! Before I registered for lessons, I was extremely nervous behind the wheel. After taking several lessons with Alpha, I was confident and able to pass my driving test! The staff are both courteous and professional. Santiago was my instructor for the majority of my lessons and he is truly the best! Thank you so much to all of the staff at Alpha and thank you Santiago for all you have taught me! read more

I'd never driven before beginning my lessons at Alpha Driving School. Maria was an incredibly patient and gifted teacher. I wouldn't have passed had it not been for her careful instruction and encouragement. She helped me build my confidence as a driver; I was able to overcome the more-daunting hurdles for the novice driver with remarkable ease. Despite having never driven before my lessons, I passed my driving test on my first attempt. I owe much of my success to her. I highly recommend Alpha Driving School. Thank you! read more

Took the 5-hour pre-licensing course today. I was expecting a boring class with mostly videos but instead I had attended a lively interactive lecture. Mr. Vic presented himself with the utmost professionalism, is an excellent communicator and teacher, and educated us on various topics of driving including but not limited to laws, DUIs, distracted driving, safety, etc. he asked us questions individually and kept the class interactive, fun, and sprinkled in some humor as well. The videos we watched were an old school classic driving safety video and another one on distracted phone/texting while driving, extremely important in this day and age. Highly recommend to anyone serious about their driving. I also signed up for a lesson and a road test using their vehicle since I do not own a vehicle. read more

I took my lessons this past summer hoping I could get my drivers license before the summer ended since I was moving. That did not happen because this place is quite busy. The front desk lady was nice and helpful but I made the mistake of not scheduling all my lessons together as that would have been smarter. As for my driving instructor, Maria, from what I can remember was very unprofessional. When I came into the office I waited 10-15 minutes for her to finish eating, and that's cool since she didn't have time to eat, but it would have been an inconvenience for anyone trying to leave straight after the lesson for any errands. During my lesson, she would talk to her family and half pay attention to my driving, I would be driving straight for long periods of time and would get little feedback on my turns. When she did give me feedback it was not helpful at all. On top of that my lessons would be once a week because they were so booked so I wasn't getting the most out of my driving experience. In the end I couldn't even finish up the road test part of my package because I had to move, the front desk lady didn't ever ask me if I wanted to schedule my road test when I was down to my last few lessons since I didn't know when you book the road test you won't get one at an early time. For my five hour class, I had Vic and he sorta made it bearable to sit through and was giving helpful tips. I took a lesson with him for my last lesson and he was alright, when I was parking he was little help because he "didn't want to mess up how I already learned" which is understandable I guess. Overall, this establishment didn't teach me how to drive well, took my money and I didn't even get a license out of it because they couldn't even schedule my road test. read more

By far one of the best driving school in Brooklyn. I passed my road test; my instructor Maria was so sweet and patient and she corrected all my flaws she was very much attentive to me and I greatly appreciate her and she's by far amazing. I say go here if you wanna pass your road test because they make sure you pass. Thank you again Maria :-) read more

I only needed a single lesson so I took the $125 special. I ended up requiring an extra lesson before my class and the a school was accomodative enough to arrange it early in the morning. The teacher was very comprehensive with his lesson. We repeated parallel parking and 3 point turns upto 6 times. He was sensitive enough to provide me with sufficient morale boost. I passed the test in my first try. Very happy with my experience. read more

I just passed my Road test and I would like to thank Alpha driving school, very friendly and professional Especially thanks to Maria, I took with her 45mins lesson before the test and she was very good instructor, I am highly recommended her read more

Trust! A word to generally repute this very driving school, which still is an understatement. I'm a real New Yorker, and as every New Yorker, the taxi had gave me the impression that driving in NY became terrifying. However, Alpha had provided me with a great staff and teachers who helped me divinely to pass the test. I had all the teachers provided to me and I must say every teacher was great. Well, all teacher except the one beautiful girl, which I been told held great reputation. But if you were to go, I do recommend Vik and AbuSaddy, excellent teachers and excellent guidance. You won't go wrong!! ESPECIALLY THEIR PRICE!!!! WOW! read more