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!!

This is the best driving school ever. I passed my test on my first try, all with the help of…read moreShannon. He is an amazing teacher, and I could not recommend him enough. Jhesson and Aurtro are amazing as well, but due to proximity, Shannon was my main instructor, and I do not regret it at all. Thank you so much for teaching me the best method to parking Jhesson! And thank you so much again, Shannon. I would not have passed if it wasn't for you.

My son had a wonderful experience taking lessons with Zach. He took lessons throughout the fall…read moreand winter and just passed his road test on the first try! Zach gave very good instruction without putting pressure on him. My son said it was a very enjoyable hour each time. Thanks to Zach, he is a confident and safe NYC driver. I also had a very positive experience with both Emy and Wilma at the office. They were always incredibly friendly, helpful and professional. Professional Driving School was a fantastic experience all around and we thank them so much for helping my son!

Very professional. Super responsive over email and phone. I had a tight deadline and they…read moreaccommodated it easily. Helen, the instructor I had for the road test was amazing. She helped me feel confident on my skills! Totally recommend this driving school.

Extremely Disappointing Experience - Would Not Recommend…read more We spent 15 hours with US One Driving School and unfortunately had a very poor experience. During lessons, the instructor Adrian was often on their phone and gave little to no feedback while my wife was driving. This made it hard for her to actually improve or know what to correct. We later had a different instructor, Bryce, who was great -- attentive, communicative, and professional -- which showed us how big the difference in quality can be between instructors here. As part of the $1200 package we purchased, the school promised a Simulated Road Test Lesson, but my wife never received it. When we raised these concerns and asked that the fees be adjusted given the missing portion of the package and lack of instruction quality, the office refused, simply saying that Adrian had "been teaching for two years." To me, this felt like a breach of contract -- we didn't receive the service that was advertised, and there was no accountability when we brought it up. I strongly do not recommend US One Driving School, especially for anyone looking for consistent instruction or reliable communication. There are better schools out there that actually value their students' time and investment. We would appreciate either: 1. A retest next week that we do not need to pay with a different instructor 2. Otherwise we'd need to contest the payment via credit card

TLDR: worth it! As…read moresomeone who hasn't lived for a long time here in nyc, I settled on this driving school after looking through the reviews and everything. I'm glad I did because the whole process was efficient and stress-free. I got the road test package which included the 5-hr prelicensing course (MV-278), car rental, road test appointment and 1.5 hr simulated road test driving lesson for $275. I also got an additional 1 hr car lesson because I've never driven before in the US. My driving instructor for both the 1 hr lesson and the simulated road test driving lesson was Zoe. She was amazing because she made me feel comfortable by conversing and helped pinpoint how to fix mistakes I was making. She was very patient as well. Overall, very thankful for her help. Their customer service was also really good because they were easy to contact through both phone calls and email. They also sent out reminders about upcoming lessons/road test appointment. (Passed on first road test)

Great experience working with Dino. He was patient, relaxed and helped me through every step. Very…read moreprofessional and I would highly recommend to anyone. Thanks D.

Very professional outfit. Good on line store front, responsive on phone…read more I am a driver with overseas license that needed to get a NY state license. New York Auto school helped me maneuver through the 5 hour course and then the road test (I signed up for NY Auto School's companion and car service - which came with a 1 hr prep. before the test). On the day of the road test, I received reminder emails, texts and was promptly picked up at the agreed upon location for my 1 hr prep before the test. My prep was informative, structured, precise and ultimately helped me pass the road test on my first attempt. I could not have asked for a more efficient outcome.

I took around 9 hours of lessons with Anthony, plus one lesson with the driving school I rented the…read morecar from for the test, and was able to pass on my first try! Anthony was helpful in establishing priorities and explaining the rules of the road with whiteboard diagrams after encountering the scenarios in the real world. I appreciated the flexibility with pickup and drop off location and the city-specific practice, where there are double-parked cars, construction, and pedestrians everywhere :)

Horrible experience. Terrible instructor who takes your confidence away and refuses to teach when…read moreyou don't understand. Stay away from it.

I had a tremendous experience at Acropolis Driving School! They were so kind, communicative, and,…read moreof course, tremendously talented at teaching someone how to drive! I could not have asked for a better driving school to not only help me obtain my license but to help me to truly KNOW what it means to be a good driver. Right now, I am 32, and I last drove in a car when I was 16, but I never managed to get my license! This year, I decided I would become a licensed driver before the year was out, and Acropolis wanted to see me succeed in this endeavor. From trunk to horn, as it were, my experience at Acropolis was exactly what I hoped it would be. Firstly, the ladies at the front desk are so, so kind. I cannot say it more emphatically! Never will you meet nicer people who want better for you! Lissy, Estephany, and Iralda went out of their way to make me feel welcome, comfortable, and calm! And everyone knows that a good feeling is key to driving well in the car. It really felt like a family helping you to drive. And I so appreciated their enthusiasm and bolstering. They even went out of their way to make some specific arrangements for me in terms of car and lesson schedule when I went to take my road test! They did not have to do this, but it really helped me to feel confident about passing and so they went above and beyond to help accommodate me! And I cannot say thank you enough! Acropolis is also SO organized. It is amazing. They would text me the night before every single lesson and always made sure I knew what my schedule was. If I needed to move classes, they would always accommodate me, and the classes always began and ended exactly on time! When it came to being behind the wheel, Acropolis very smartly kept most of my lessons with one instructor, but sometimes changed the car and teacher to help simulate real driving environments. This method gives you a core guide to learn from in a solid way, but also gives you access to different driving perspectives and tests your abilities to be in a new car with a new person. Acropolis also always has both the goal of making you an excellent driver and the goal of you getting your license in mind. These may sound the same, but they actually require two different skill sets from instructor and student. And both are equally important to seeing you onto the road! Acropolis gave both to me! During my lessons, my two main instructors were Miguel and Marlene. And truly, I cannot say enough about either one of them! Miguel was my instructor for the first half of my lessons. And he was such a calm and solid presence in the car when I was so nervous at first. Crucially, he really wanted to focus on the overall experience of driving. The important outcome in our lessons was not passing one road test necessarily, but that I really knew how to drive. I appreciate so much the core fundamentals of driving that he instilled in me and how at ease he made me behind the wheel. Marlene was then my instructor for the second half of my lessons! Firstly, Marlene is so cool and funny. And she has a knack for breaking down the complex module of driving into easily understood pieces that can be executed. She explained maneuvers to me in a way that I could think about while not in the car and review by myself, which was exactly what I needed. Marlene understands how to slowly evolve a student and how to get them ready for whichever road test they are taking specifically, which is a tremendous kindness. I could not feel more grateful for her instructions. TL;DR: Acropolis Driving School got me my license; what more is there to say!

I have nothing but good things to say about this driving school. Lissy is a sweet heart and she…read moreworked with my very tight schedule. I ended up taking 15 driving classes. Ariel is the best. He was patient and gave great feedback. I passed my test on the first try and if I ever had to do it again I would go back to acropolis.

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!

I highly recommend Frank if you are a beginner and want a no-nonsense instructor. He is tough, but…read moreit's because he truly wants you to pass your road test. If you carefully follow and study his instructions, you will be well-prepared. I was extremely nervous throughout the process and honestly did not think I would pass but I did, all thanks to Frank (especially after failing my first road test 10 years ago). The reason I gave 4 stars instead of 5 is because my first assigned instructor was very unprofessional and did not take the lesson seriously. At the end of the lesson, he even asked if he could call me, which felt inappropriate and left me with nothing learned. I contacted the receptionist, explained the situation, and asked to be reassigned, which is when I was paired with Frank. While I was grateful for the switch, I do feel the school should have provided me with a makeup lesson since my first one was a complete waste of time. That said, I'm very glad that with only 4 lessons, I was able to absorb enough from Frank to pass my test. I do believe that if I had been given a proper makeup lesson with him, I might have finished with fewer points deducted.

Took my road test last week and PASSED! All thanks to Monty and team…read more I opted for the 15 lessons package because 1) I've never driven before and also didn't have a family car to practice with, 2) I wanted to pass on my first try (AND YA GIRL DID THAT!!), and 3) the price was very reasonable. Coray(?) took care of all the paperwork for seamless registration and helped me book my road test a week before the year ended because she knew it was my 2019 new years resolution. Violet, who helped me with scheduling, is so sweet and accommodating. TIP: save your last lesson for the day of your road test so you get some practice in and calm your nerves before the most excruciating 10 mins of your life. JK, obviously exaggerating. It was easy peasy because I had the best instructors, Monty and Ali. They were super encouraging, so helpful, professional, knowledgeable and just made me feel so at ease behind the wheel. They gave me great tips and pointers, offered constructive criticism, and we had great conversations. Honestly, this place deserves more than 5 stars. I'm so grateful to the team and cannot recommend this driving school highly enough.

Super helpful and friendly staff. They really helped me all the way through! Super grateful.read more

Suni is a patient, skillful teacher. He developed a technique and methodology over many years as a…read moreprofessional driver. He helped me gain confidence by teaching me simple systematic tools to remain safe and accurate while driving. Now these skills have become second nature, and I'm confident on the road. His lessons were invaluable not only for easily passing the road test, but to keep me safe on the road long term. I've already passed my road test, but I plan to take more lessons with him for highway driving. Investing in lessons with him now will save you money later in driving tickets and insurance raises, and more importantly will set you up to be a safe driver. Thanks Suni!

Choosing Hind was hands down the best decision I made for learning to drive. As a seasoned…read moreinstructor, he provides a truly comprehensive learning experience that you just don't get elsewhere. He was not only incredibly nice and patient, but also exceptionally informative, breaking down every step and making me feel confident behind the wheel. Compared to stories I've heard from friends at other schools, Hind driving school is a grade above in every aspect. Thanks to his expert teaching, I'm now a licensed driver! I can't recommend Hind driving school enough for anyone seeking top-tier instruction

Great Customer Service, Amazing Views and Chill Atmosphere!…read more We made reservations for my friend's birthday on 6/28 and this was one of the best overall experiences ever. Caio was very friendly and knowledgeable when it came on to the food and the drinks, he was also very entertaining and had great comedic timing. Camila was attentive, she came over to us and asked how everything was going and continued to check on us throughout the night. Even though it was super busy the staff remained friendly. The food was good, the portion sizes weren't big but were just right. The wings are not jumbo and the Truffle fries need to be tweaked, maybe change the recipe or call it fries with Parmesan cheese. As far as the drinks, the cocktail pouches were a hit. We had 2 each including two additional shots. This place is good for a happy hour, lunch, brunch, date, chill spot, etc. The views of the city were great, it's social media friendly with a lot of picture opportunities, they also have jumbo games such as Jenga, Connect Four and Cards. Overall it was a great night out. As far as the price point, multiple drinks will bring a hefty tab but that goes for most of the city.

Such a fun place on the East River with great views. The atmosphere reminds me of a Tiki Hut…read more beach vibe. Seating is completing outdoor. We made reservations for a table. You can also rent cabanas for larger groups and they have optional packages that can be reserved as well. They have a live DJ, music was great they played a mixture of new music along with older music for the more mature audience like my husband and myself. Everything was great for us, we truly enjoyed the change of atmosphere and crowd. If you are looking for a quiet place to have a conversation, I would not recommend this place. It's very loud, but in a fun way. Some people brought children, I personally would not recommend this unless you don't mind the drinking, yelling and smoking. Our food was good but the menu could have more dining options. I personally feel this place is catered more to people that are looking to have a light meal with plenty of drink options. It's more of a drink and socialize place. Again we LOVED it, because it was a change of scenery for us. The downside is that there is no restroom within the restaurant. You have to walk outside the restaurant to the end of the dock to use the public restrooms which normally has a very long line. This isn't ideal. Overall great experience. We checked out to the tune of a 200+ bill. The alcoholic drinks were pricey rolling in at $86 before taxes for four drinks.