Highly recommend! I passed after my 2nd attempt. Took classes almost exclusively with Jay. He is such a kind, patient, hilarious and caring instructor. One of the few teaching professionals I have met in my life that truly cares about the safety and knowledge of drivers on the road. His guidance and teaching speaks for itself - cause he is often times fully booked on the schedule. You have to reserve spots with him wayy in advance! Overall the process of getting my license was very organized. It just takes time to book classes, take the 5 hour pre-licensing class etc. So be patient and it'll work out eventually. I also took a few classes with Washington who is equally a very disciplined and great teacher. J.R. drove me out to my actual Red Hook test both times. While I didn't take classes with him - he seems like a great instructor with a lot of great insights to give! read more

Outstanding From Beginning to End I cannot say enough wonderful things about DriveRite. I bought the intermediate silver package and from my first lesson to the 5 hour course to the test day, every moment was a great experience due to the incredible individuals. Special mentions for David and his brilliant 5 hour virtual course, Avery for his outstanding lessons and filling every lesson with so much fun #momentum and of course to Mr. Fraser who went over and beyond at every moment and made every lesson a highlight of the day. I cannot thank you all enough for your kindness, humour and great teaching which resulted in passing the test first time. There is no need to look further than the spectacular Drive Rite team. Thank you! P read more

I took the Pass Plus + package at the Dean Street location. The academy has some great instructors. If possible I recommend requesting lessons from Dave or JR. The cars are also well maintained compared to my prior experiences at other driving schools. Then, there is the bad. The process of waiting for the instructor is awkward. First you have to stand outside on the street in front of their office. Then you have to wait for your instructor to arrive, who you do not know ahead of time. Next they will text/call you if they are coming late so you have to pick up a number you don't recognize. Honestly there were times where I felt like an absolute stranger could have pretended to be an instructor and no one would be the wiser. Make sure that you only go in vehicles with the Drive Rite branding! To schedule lessons for the packages, you will need to call the academy. The website is not very intuitive and only lets you pick one day even if your package covers several lessons. Also the quality of some of the instructors were mediocre and not worth the money. There was one instructor that had me drive towards Queens then got us lost for 10 minutes while we were trying to find our way back. There was another instructor that seemed less interested in teaching me driving and more interested in talking gossip. Again, I recommend asking for Dave or JR as they were the best instructors I've had at Drive Rite. read more

Wow, where do I begin?? I took the 5 hour class back in late August, Ricky was the instructor and he made 5 hours fly by. I bought the 6 lesson package and started lessons 2 weeks ago. I had lessons with Mark, Jenny, Manuel, Elaine, and Ron, all of them were great, they each have different driving styles but they were all friendly, calming, and explained everything thoroughly. I had 2 lessons at the Flatbush location with Azua (not sure if that's how you spell her name) and this morning before my road test I had a lesson with Jim. Both of them are great too. Jim especially is good at calming your nerves. After my lesson this morning, Jim drove me and two other ppl to the road test at Seaview. There were almost no cars there. We got there around 9:30 and by 10:30 we were done. The two guys went before me since they had a 10am road test and mine was for 11am. The first guy fail, the second one passed. When it was my turn Jim gave me a pep talk and told me that I'll do great. I got in the car and off we went. The whole thing lasted about 10 minutes and when it was done the examiner told me what I did wrong and that I passed! Two weeks ago I was a nervous wreck and today I passed the road test on my first try! read more

Drive Rite Academy is a great place to learn how to drive! I drove with several instructors which were all friendly and great. I got the gold package and had most my lessons with David, Ellen, and Jay. They were fantastic! I would suggest driving with different instructors because they notice and point out different things about your driving to help you improve. I passed my road test on my first try thanks to them! read more

I could not recommend these guys more! I took 4 lessons with them to brush up on my skills and then passed my test. I mostly worked with Avery and he's AMAZING. Such a good teacher! You'll learn that driving is science :) Also had a great lesson with Corey. Overall I would give these guys 10 stars if I could! read more

I've had both Jay and Mr. Washington as my instructors and they were both amazing! As a city girl myself, I've never learned how to drive and they both made me feel comfortable and confident while still ensuring that I was driving safely. I passed my driving test on the first try and would highly recommend taking driving AND highway lessons with them. I'm sad that I will be moving away but I would highly recommend taking lessons with either of them! Make sure to book in advance because the time slots fill up quick! read more

I don't really write reviews but at this occasion I needed to! This place deserves all the stars and more. Customer service and instructors are amazing. My was Jenny and she was brilliant. What I loved about this place the most is that they are HUMAN. They are understanding and very nice people all together. Oh and I passed my road test today. read more

Highly recommend taking your lessons here with Jay. He's awesome and will give you the techniques and confidence you need to be ready for the road test. He really takes his time with you and went above and beyond to accommodate my schedule which I really appreciated. The Drive Rite scheduling team is also super friendly and did a great job of working with me to get my lessons scheduled/changed in time for my test. All around good experience. read more

My review is similar to Adam G below. I already had an overseas licence and was doing the road test to get my NY licence. The five hour course was probably as good as it can be, so no complaints. Booking the road test was painful. I didn't pay for a rush and it took forever. I couldn't do the first two dates they provided, due to various work/school related things, and they charged me for a third one even though nobody had ever mentioned those charges to me when I booked over the phone. I finally got a date that worked which was about two weeks away. I wanted a couple of lessons before the test as not used to driving on the right, and did that no problem - one the first week, and one the day before the test. I got a call a few days before the first lesson to tell me I could no longer have a lesson as the instructor was no longer available. They suggested rescheduling which I said wasn't possible, given the next possible day was the day before my road test and I already had a lesson booked that day. Woman on the phone couldn't care less. I suggested she see if anyone was available in Flatbush rather than Dean St. There was! Why on earth didn't she offer that solution herself? I did the lesson at Flatbush which wasn't a good experience. The guy talked non stop which meant I barely got any actual tuition and couldn't ask questions. He also swore a lot and topped it off by asking if I wanted to hear a dirty joke. I declined. My second lesson was with Jay at Dean St. He was GREAT! He is the reason I am giving two stars - as an instructor I give him 5/5 so ask for Jay if you do use this school. Which brings me to the road test. Told to get there for 1pm. No problem. Not knowing how this works here I thought we would drive down, do the test, and be done with it. Nope. I went to Dean St, four of us crammed in a car, and we made the painful drive down to Red Hook texts centre. It took 30 mins. I am then told that my test is not until 3PM! WTF?! I asked why on earth I was needed to be at the office at 1pm, and was told it was to ensure I would be at the test by 3pm. Are you kidding me? Two of the four people I came with did theirs at 2pm but me and the other person just had to hang out in the car for 45 mins once those two had finished their tests but before ours at 3pm. What kind of system is that? I live 20 mins from the test site and could have left my house at 2.30pm and been there in plenty of time. If I missed it, I don't see how that negatively impacts anyone apart from me. Total waste of everyone's time. There has got to be a better way. At the very least I would expect Drive Rite to tell me my test appointment was at 3pm. I don't appreciate having to leave my house at 12.30pm to get to the Drive Rite office (which is in the opposite direction from my place to the test site) when I could have left literally two hours later. And not been squashed in a car with four other people. I passed my test, but seriously, if I had not, I would be using another driving school for the road test. read more

As a life-long New Yorker who's taken driving lessons in the past, I decided it was well past time I finally get my driver's license. When I started my lessons at DriveRite Academy, I lacked confidence in making maneuvers, depth perception, and traffic judgement. AVERY JONES was pivotal in helping me gain the skill and confidence I needed to ace my road test! His careful instruction, thoughtful feedback and lighthearted demeanor made me progressively more comfortable behind the wheel with every session, especially when breaking down driving mechanics. In the one-off cases where he wasn't available for a lesson and I had a substitute, just mentioning his name cultivated praise of him as an instructor. Over time it became obvious why he was held in such high regard by both peers and students alike - I would recommend AVERY for any driver, whether just starting out or looking to brush up on particular skills. He's a CHAMPION! read more

I just had my first lesson with Drive Rite and they deserve all the positive reviews! Everyone was super helpful and friendly, from the people scheduling the lessons to the driving instructor. I had my lesson with Lyndberg and he was excellent: he walked me through everything in great detail and was very calming (it was my first time driving ever, so I was nervous!), friendly and funny. Looking forward to my next lessons! read more

This was a great driving school (though I've only been to one), there was a good amount of availability and their online lesson booking system made scheduling classes a breeze. I've had multiple instructors in my time here, all of which I learned something different from. I would recommend starting off with one consistent instructor and then expanding to new ones when you have a good grasp of driving or only have one or two things to work on. This is helpful as one instructor's tips may not work for you and another's may click instantly. Though I had many instructors, my primary ones (in which I learned the most from) were Jay, JR, and Sudley all of which were amazing. I passed my driver's test due to their great teaching, patience and advice (they're harder to book so book in advanced!). As someone born and raised in NYC, my experience with cars have been zilch until driverite. I took about 20 lessons in total (which is more than most), but this was because I took a one month break from driving a third way in. Definitely consider this school! read more

Do not waste your time looking for another driving school. Drive Rite Academy is the best you can get! I did my 5 hour class here, as well as lessons and a road test. For my lessons, I mostly had Peter and Kevin. They were both very patient, friendly, and gave clear directions. Rebecca taught the 5 hour class and she was funny, informative, and made the time go by fast. I highly recommend paying the extra fee and getting a rush road test. I got my test in less than two weeks and passed! The whole process from beginning to end was very pleasant. Everyone I dealt with was great. I will be recommending Drive Rite to all my friends. Thank you everyone at Drive Rite for your help! read more

Traumatic road test experience, preceded by a mediocre licensing course. The road test was unsafe both in terms of Covid protocols and driving safety. I was not informed that the school scheduled 2 other students in the same car as me, plus the instructor, which is was an unexpected and unpleasant Covid-exposure risk. To make matters worse, the instructor S did not wear a mask over his nose and mouth even after I asked him to please wear it properly. He made a turn into a one way street into ONCOMING TRAFFIC whilst "demonstrating" how to turn. Other unrequested "demonstrations" included: invading the left lane of oncoming traffic in a two-way street, accelerating and braking suddenly, and honking at bikers and pedestrians. He did not respect personal space. At one point, violating all rules of common decency (especially during a pandemic), he actually grabbed my arm to get my attention. The road test itself was also unsafe because the car provided had a sinking brake pedal and the steering wheel squeaked and stuck when I turned it left. I passed the test despite the faulty car, but I had to be extra mindful of the car's insufficiencies, which added unnecessary stress to an already stressful situation. The licensing course was perfunctory at best. It was 4 hours of YouTube videos of violent, gory car accidents, designed to shock and frighten. I don't know if this is what the state mandates to be the content of these courses, but there was no new information or any value added that was not in the DMV manual, and all it accomplished was produce fear and disgust. Overall, the only value of this product is that you get the licensing course (which is the only thing you actually need). I would not use them to schedule a road test, or recommend them to anyone. read more

I passed my test and that's only because I learned from Jay and Avery at Drive Rite!! I took most of my lessons with Jay and I felt well equipped for my test with the driving tips I was given. Also, Geminesse from the Dean street office helped me out with getting scheduled just in time before I travelled. She would look out for me and keep me posted when there was an opening. I'm glad I scheduled with Drive Rite and was able to ace my test.! read more

I've had a few lessons, including with J.R. who has been great. He breaks it all down and gives you the tools you need to be thinking and driving properly and confidently. He is patient, considerate, and funny, and creates a calm relaxed atmosphere during the driving lessons which get you driving confidently in no time. I highly recommend him! read more

I went to Drive Rite for my 5-hour course (on Zoom, highly suggest that) and a 5 session package. I'm one of those New Yorkers who failed the road test as a teen and finally went back to finish in my 30s after having multiple permits. There were definitely some bumps in the road but overall I would still suggest the school to others. The Bad: 1. They did not contact me when my 5-hour course cert. was ready as they said they would. I ended up having to call and they said it had been read maybe a week before then. 2. My first driving lesson was scheduled as a pickup (I scheduled it through their website. The morning of I was told that my driver wouldn't be able to make it to me and that I was actually outside of the pickup zone. I ended up having to cancel that lesson and move around my schedule on another day to have that lesson. 3. One instructor felt really overbearing to me. He reached across me to show me how to turn the lights/high beams on and off, multiple times. He was overzealous with the break. He grabbed the wheel while I was driving at one point. He honked the horn (for a long time) at a car that went around me at a stop sign, then told me that I was also in the wrong for being too far off to the side. I told him I needed more practice parking and he let me start it once, then stopped me and instructed me to purposefully mess up. Then showed me how to fix it should that happen... but that's the only time he let me park. I didn't get to make sure I could do it correctly. He instructed me to "make a turn here" without directing me and I put on the wrong signal (I was pretty rattled at this point after everything else) and then asked me to read the signs and said "You can read right lady?". I had already told him I had been driving for about a month with a friend and had 2 other lessons with Drive Rite before that lesson with him so a lot of his instruction felt like overkill to me. The Good: 1. The person on the phone when I called about my certificate was apologetic and very helpful. 2. Even though it was REALLY annoying that my first lesson went the way it did and it wasn't a pick up (above) that same person on the phone scheduled me for a time that worked for me and gave me a refund for one of my lessons because it was scheduled far out/after I would be taking my road test. 3. When I realized I was going to be scheduled with the same instructor as above (number 3) for my final lesson I called to have that changed. The manager at the Dean St. location wanted to hear everything that happened and told me that it was unacceptable, that she was glad I told her, and she needed to know those kinds of things. She switched me to another instructor Jay... 4. Jay must be their MVP because he was GREAT. I had 4 instructors (at the Flatbush then Dean St. locations) with this company and he was by far my favorite. I took my road test the day after our lesson and passed with flying colors. If you can ask for Jay and he has an opening (he's sought after, it seems) definitely take the opportunity!! 5. Their website makes scheduling courses/lessons straight forward, with lots of reminders. My last suggestion is to schedule your own road test, if possible. When they told me that the wait was about 8-weeks out I decided to use a rental car with the friend I had been practicing with. I was able to schedule the test and pass it... from 09/04 when I took my 5-hour course to yesterday (10/15) when I finally got my license! read more

I had an excellent experience with Drive Rite Academy. I purchased their Gold package so I had the good fortune to drive with all of their Dean Street instructors--Peter, Rebecca, Jenny, and Kevin. Without exception all were personable, helpful, and patient. They made this newbie driver feel competent and confident. Highly recommended. Thank you, guys! read more

BEWARE. If you have any kind of problem to deal with, scheduling, billing, trying to use a gift card someone's given you, the people working at Drive Rite on Dean Street are not going to make it easy on you to fix things. They will ignore your calls, promise to call back then won't, make promises they won't keep. I am SO disappointed in DriveRite, a company that's in my neighborhood and seemed like the obvious first choice. Once they have your money they don't care about customer service. Should have gone to Jessie's driving school or basically anywhere else.. read more

I only experienced their 5 hr class, and I've unfortunately had to do it once before at another driver's Ed. So I can compare this one to that other nightmare. The instructor Silvia made the experience pleasurable. I'm not one to be social in new settings like most of us New Yorkers. But Silvia broke the ice early. I found myself engaged and interacting with the rest of the class. She understands this is THE last thing anyone one of us want to do on a Saturday morning. So she found that it helps to approach it with real conversation and humor. I hope you are fortunate to have her when you have to endure the 5hrs yourself. Cause it will fly by read more

I understand that when I signed up for this driving package that a pandemic was happening, but it has been almost impossible to make a driving appointment since they are severely understaffed -- this should have been made clear before taking my money. To make matters worse, I have tried calling multiple times and am never able to get through to ANYONE. Also there is apparently there is no one to chat with online. Please be more transparent with your business practices. read more

I can't praise them enough! Every instructor I had was amazing, especially Emmanuel! I am a bit older and was very very nervous behind the wheel, but each instructor made me feel very comfortable and capable. They taught me exactly what I needed to pass. I am SO happy to say, I passed on my first attempt. I couldn't have done with without Drive Rite. Thank you! read more

Background: I had NEVER driven a car before though I was comfortable on New York streets on my bicycle. So I had some road sense. Summary: Drive Rite is a well-organized operation with a few flaws. I failed my first road test but passed the second time. Detail: I bought a package of 10 lessons (45 minutes each). And after I failed the first time I took a "rush appointment" for a second road test that came with 2 additional classes. I took all my lessons at the Dean Street location. My teachers were mainly Mark and Emmanuel. Mark is a very kind and gentle guy. Emmanuel is less so but not in a mean way. There were a third and fourth instructors for one class I forget the names. They was good too. Here are areas Drive Rite can improve on. Lack of Consistency - Though the teachers are individually good there is a lack of consistency in what is taught. Drive Rite should implement a standard on how driving is taught across the staff. For instance, in all my lessons I heard three versions of where the rear view mirror should be pointing when preparing to parallel park. It was very confusing. Road Test preparation - If someone signs up for a package then the last couple of classes should be designed like it is a road test and scored like it was the real thing. This will be give the student direct and concrete feedback and know where improvement is needed. Car for the test - For my first road test the car was different than that cars I used in practice. It was not smooth the placement of the gear box was different (on the side of the rather than in the front). The brakes were squeaky, and it was generally not smooth. New drivers should not have this to think about. We are nervous as it is. Waiting in the cold - For winter lessons and exams it would be a nice touch if Drive Rite can arrange a way fro students to stay warm. Sometime teachers were running 10 minutes late and I had to stand out in the cold. Road Test Location - The road test I failed was in Red Hook and the one I passed was in Starrett City. The examiner in Red Hook was a bit harsh though I deserved the failing grade. The one in Starrett City was kind. Red Hook is narrow streets with little traffic. Starrett City has wider roads but a bit more traffic. I liked Starrett City better but I hear they have some strict examiners too. I liked Drive Rite enough that I'm planning to take a few more lessons focusing on Highway driving. Hope this review helps people make a decision. read more

I got my license on the first try which would not have occurred had I not had such incredible service and driving instructors courtesy of Drive Rite. I have already recommended the company to my friends and will continue to do so. Even all of the staff on the phone and in the office were nice and provided excellent service. Special shout out to Mr. Washington, who was so encouraging and helpful and was my favorite instructor. read more

Passed my road test in one shot, thanks to the wonderful instructors at Drive Rite. My instructors were Sue and Myleah. They were very thorough in their teachings and I learned so much. While I'll still be practicing as much as possible in the future, I'm happy with what I was able to accomplish at Drive Rite. Thank you! read more

I spent several weeks trying to pick the right driving school, and after reading the great reviews for Drive Rite Academy I called and purchased the gold package. As I had not driven in 17 years, and never in New York, I was extremely nervous. My first lesson was with Sabrina and she is amazing!!! She was friendly, informative, and most importantly patient. She immediately put me at ease, and my first lesson went smoothly. I'm scheduling my remaining lessons with her because she made me feel so comfortable. I'm actually looking forward to my next lesson, and as someone who was terrified to drive on the streets of New York, that speaks volumes of how skillful she is as an instructor. Choosing Drive Rite Academy was the best decision I could have made. read more

I passed my road test on the first try! This is my first encounter with Drive Rite Academy. They are located out of the way for me (I live in Manhattan), but the excellent and consistent reviews persuaded me that the weekend slog over to Flatbush was worth it. It was! I initially bought the 15 lesson package, but was pulled out of state for work/vacation, so I couldn't make all those lessons before my road test date. I downgraded packages twice, and the manager at the Dean St. location was nothing but helpful, accommodating, and very helpful. The owner of Drive Rite, Simon is a hardworking and honest business owner as well. I am so glad I brought my business to them, it is hard to find people and business owners who don't want to cheat their customers when they get a chance. The lesson scheduling is as easy as can be. You can call either location or go on line. They also send out reminder emails 24 hrs before your scheduled lesson. I've had 2 separate instructors, and have practiced in 2 different cars. If you pay attention to their instruction/tips, you will pass. You shouldn't go sit in the car, aimlessly operate it and expect to pass. My road test was over in about 30 minutes- from the time we drove over to the testing site, to the moment the inspector handed me my ticket. If you want to have a constructive driving experience, I would consider Drive Rite! Most businesses' performances plateau due to unorganized and inattentive admin/staff. This is not the case with Drive Rite. I'm so grateful that their office staff is competent, dedicated, and organized. Many thanks to Simon and his manager at the Dean St. location- friendly and hardworking folk! read more

I had my Australian license years ago but needed NYS license! Did 3 lessons with Sue and took my road test today in Red Hook and I passed! Lessons with Sue were awesome & helped give me the confidence and expert tips I needed during the test! Definitely recommend! read more

Overall, I had a great experience. I encountered a handful of instructors. Thanks especially to Jay and JR, both of which were patient and excellent. They made me feel comfortable, pointed out things to work on, and made me comfortable behind the wheel. My only feedback would be if there was an easier way to book individual lessons within a package other than calling in, that would be ideal. read more

I really loved my experience with Drive Rite. All the driving instructors are amazing. I really loved spending my time with Jim, Steven, Drew and Christina. They're all really great teachers and awesome people. They were always patient and giving me good advice for road test and driving. It's also wonderful that I was on a first name bases with everyone who worked at the school from DAY ONE! Im so happy that I picked this school. The commute from Manhattan was nothing compared to my positive experience with Drive Rite. As an addition note, I did the platinum deal and deff feel like a confident driver who can handle any road. I also feel like I got my monies worth and more!! I say if you want to learn how of drive, go here! PS: I got my license in one go thanks to them! read more

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When you go to Drive Rite Academy on Dean Street please please please pick Avery as your driving instructor. I'm currently a license driver but was experiencing anxiety while driving. Avery has helped me to build the confidence I need to begin to drive again. Avery is very clear, patient, and knowledgeable . He always says "Driving is science" and now I'm a firm believer in that statement. I look forward to every appointment with Avery and learn something new at each session. I'm having a great experience and that is thanks to Avery. read more

Getting your driver's license is a huge stepping stone towards adulthood. So it makes sense that you would want to get the best education possible. I am extremely happy that I chose Drive Rite Academy to be the driving school that put me on the road. First off it is in an amazing location. It is right by Atlantic Terminal and Barclays Center. It could be a bit confusing at first on how to get in so PROTIP: the office is on the first floor near the entrance and use an intercom to get in. You will be greeted by a lovely receptionist, Geminesse. Do not be afraid to ask questions, I wanted to get a lot of things straight and Geminesse was very patient; she listened to all of my concerns and addressed all of them with great detail. The office itself can only be described as modern and technologically forward. Most importantly it was always clean whenever I went inside. The instructor for my 5 hour class was Rebecca and she was a very engaging teacher. It felt more like a conversation rather than a lecture. There were several breaks and there are plenty of places to grab a quick bite to eat around. If you are like me getting behind the wheel for the first time can be nerve wrecking. I had three instructors in total - Jenny, Kevin and Peter. I had Jenny for my first lesson and she really does have the patience of a saint. I also had Kevin and he was very friendly and funny. Peter drove me to the road test and he did a great job of calming my nerves. You absolutely can not go wrong with any of the instructors. They made me feel safe behind the wheel, they did not rush me and they never made me feel silly for making mistakes. The cars themselves are all brand new, and clean. All in all, 5 out of 5 stars - you will be doing yourself a disservice by choosing any driving school other than Drive Rite Academy. read more

No person at the location in Prospect Heights. You wait for over a 1/2 hour on the phone and when you finally reach someone the prices for a package start at $700 plus. I was contacted several times after the bad review and then contacted by YELP that they were removing my original review. My experience was that they were unresponsive and then expensive. I'm definitely not going with them since they went out of their way to make sure no one can read about my experience. read more

I passed my driving test over 10 years ago, but never drove after that. At the beginning of the COVID lockdown in March, I finally decided that I needed to re-learn how to drive so I could drive myself and friends out into nature! I scheduled a camping trip that I'd be driving to for mid-October to give myself a goal, and waited until the school opened up. Through the end of August, September and early October, I worked with both Jay and Avery and I have only wonderful things to say about both of them! They each have a different style and approach that I found valuable. Jay was super calm and reassuring, gently correcting and guiding me, providing instruction and helping me build up confidence taking out the car. I worked with Avery right before my trip and he was an excellent coach-- helping me tighten up my skills. He had a great way of conceptualizing and explaining the reasoning behind everything, which I really appreciated! All this to say-- I just returned from my first road trip as a driver, and it's all thanks to Jay and Avery! You can't go wrong-- if you see a slot with either of them-- jump on it because availability is scarce :-) read more

I have purchased the gold package and starting my driving lessons tomorrow. So far I took 5-hour class 2 days ago and absolutely loved it. The instructor kept everyone engaged, reminded us basics of driving: right of way, proper steps to take after you enter the car during your exam, pointed out some pitfalls to avoid & gave us some tips such as counting 1-2-3 before stop sign out loud. Overall awesome experience! I am very pleased and cannot wait till my classes - will post another review after my driving lessons. read more

Passed my test last week! Drive Rite is your all-access spot to getting your license. Big fan of the instructors Ronald and Emanuel. Thank you Drive Rite! read more

Full of patient nice professional people. If you take classes with Emmanuel and Jay you will be guaranteed to pass. These guys are the best!!! read more

I just passed my road test last week! I purchased a gold package. The 5 hour class was very informative. Ricky made it fun and interactive. You learn a lot from the 5 hour class because you're not just watching videos. Shout out to the receptionist Geminesse for always being so sweet and helpful!!! Whenever I had questions or needed to book classes, she would try her best to accommodate to my schedule. She is always willing to go above and beyond to help me out and I really appreciate that! My driving instructors were Jenny and Ronald. Jenny is absolutely amazing! I really liked that Jenny always gave me feedback. She would tell me what to work on, gave me gentle reminders (i.e. always check my blindspot), and most importantly taught me how to be a safe driver. I can parallel park flawlessly because of Jenny! She encouraged me to be confident in myself as a driver and she always made jokes which helped me relax. My last lesson before my road test was with Jenny. After I told her that my road test was in Coney Island, she made me practice on very narrow streets so I was prepared for tomorrow. I aced my road test the next day because I was prepared! Ronald is an amazing instructor as well!! He was funny, calm, and he made me feel very confident and comfortable behind the wheel. He did many mock tests with me on the week of my road test so I knew what to expect. Thank you Jenny, Ronald, and Geminesse for all your help!! 5/5 would recommend Drive Rite. read more

After trying out other local driving schools in my area, I was absolutely elated to complete driving lessons with Drive Rite Academy in Prospect Heights, which culminated in a NYS driving license! The cars were always clean and safe, and the office manager, Geminus, was professional and completely amenable regarding lesson schedules, helpful reminders, and my multiple driving concerns. Especially of note, my driving instructor, Kareem, who valued safety plus driver confidence and responsibility during every lesson, put me at ease, was completely patient and calm, addressed all of my unending questions, and taught me valuable tools for not only conquering the driving test but also for life afterwards on the mean streets of Brooklyn. Overall, my experience with Drive Rite was a particularly reassuring and positive one especially for someone who has tons of customer service experience in my professional life. In light of my previous disappointments with driving schools, I came into this experience exhausted with reservations and side-eye commentary but, thankfully, everything was handled with care and professionalism. I wait with bated breath for my official license in the mail, and I have Kareem and Drive Rite to thank! read more