I highly recommend this school! I passed my road test recently with them. All the instructors i met was very nice, professional, and actually care about you passing. I'll go back there to visit to tell them thanks again and to see how they're doing, that's how much of a bond I have with them. Amazing people! read more

Lama driving school is amazing!! Every instructor is so patient and helpful. As a new driver, I was very nervous and was not the best driver. After a few lessons with tips from the instructors, I felt very confident behind the wheel. I passed on my first try and I am extremely grateful for all the help! I definitely recommend for people who are learning to drive to give Lama driving school a try! read more

I had a good experience with lama driving school. The people there are very accommodating, they have good pricing deals and options. The driving instructors seemed to have good experience and do their job as it should be done. I had a couple of lessons with Lama's and I passed the road test. read more

Really nice folks who helped me get over my driving jitters. Would highly recommend to any New Yorkers who skipped Driver's Ed in High School. read more

I started off afraid that I didn't know what I was doing, because I was never exposed to cars and none of my family members knew how to drive. Like any other person, I looked online to see which school was the best at teaching driving lessons, and Lama Driving School appeared as one of my options. I was nervous when they put me on the driver's seat, but at the end of the lesson, I felt the anxiety lessen considerably. The instructors here are extremely nice and are very considerate. I ended up being with every instructor at least once, but if I had to pick one instructor who stood out, it would be Sam. She was very nit-picky with everything I was doing while I was driving, but that strictness helped me understand the mechanics of driving better. I finished the test with only a 5 point deduction for parking too far from the curb. So I give many thanks to Lama School for helping me get my license. To anyone thinking of taking classes here, I would say this is definitely the place you would want to go for great driving lessons at a good, affordable price. read more

Best driving school ever. Very professional and very friendly. Lama is an excellent teacher and has an amazing ability to communicate with students. She really taught me how to drive. Totally recommended. read more

48 hrs later & my daughter passed with flying colors! Only 3 double lessons! She had Abraham for 1 double lesson & Lama (owner) for 2 double lessons, she thought both were extremely competent. She said both have similar teaching styles so you can use either one. Lama & her staff are accommodating and really try to work around your schedule. Lama took my daughter to her road test this morning and gave her a mini lesson on the highway on the way. Lama is sweet woman, really invested in getting you to pass your test. read more

This is such a great place. The instructors are patient and helpful. They always give some advice on what to improve after each lesson, which helps to set a goal for next time. The people are amazing. It almost feels like a family here. Shout out to Moe for being so chill all the time while also pointing out exactly where I did wrong. Also, thank you Sam for the 5 hour lesson, taking us to road test, twice, on two of the hottest days in New York this August, and just helping me to prepare for the test in general. I will definitely recommend this place to others who wants to learn to drive. read more

AMAZING, I signed up my daughter for a package at a different driving school right here in Bayridge which was very unprofessional. She kept her scheduled road test with the other school but I called Llama for lessons. After three lessons with them she got her license thanks to Llama Driving School. read more

Amazing driving school!! Great instructors highly recommend to come here. You'll get your license with them. !!!! Thank you Lama driving school you guys are the best ! read more

This is a downright wonderful school. From the moment you first enter the office, they make you feel comfortable. You can understand from their conversation that they know what they are doing. These people are not there to just take your money, they actually want you to pass your test and get your license the right way. I first took the 5 hour mandatory class (which was a complete waste of time and energy-thanks NYC) but the instructor made it interesting and gave us a couple of breaks to make it tolerable. Honestly, this class does not make any sense at all, but that is for another day!! The instructor's name I believe was Maeda (I apologize if I completely messed it up) and she is very knowledgable and experienced. The best part about Lama driving school, are the instructors. I had 4 classes in total before I took my road test, all of them with Ibrahim. He was just great with so much practical knowledge and quick tips on how to perform during the test and on the road in general. He made the experience quite enjoyable and I passed my road test on the first attempt! A special mention to the fact that they always send you a reminder call a day before and confirm your appointment. I whole heartedly recommend this school for drivers of every experience stage and category. Give it a shot today if you are in the lookout for driving schools in the neighborhood. You will not regret it!! read more

Best driving school ever because of the people. The instructors and receptionists there are very nice. The instructors had a lot of patience with me because I haven't drove in a long time and I'm talking about 10 years because I did not have a car to practice with. They go through step by step and tells you the most important things you will need to know. And they make it so easy! I'm glad I came here and I have a highway lesson this coming Thursday. I am looking forward to it and a bit scared but I trust my guts! read more

I would recommend Lama driving school to everyone and anyone that wants to learn how to drive and get a license quickly. The instructors there are no BS and not just a bunch of crooks who want to take your money. The prices are reasonable and affordable and the instructors work at your convenience. I came to the driving school with a bit of experience because I had already let my permit expire twice, so I really needed someone to teach me how to pass the road test. My first lesson was with Lama and she said I wouldn't need all 5 classes (I bought a package) and expedited my road test so that I could take it within two weeks. After one more lesson with Lama and one with Maged (might be spelled wrong), I was ready to go! Another two ppl who took the road test with me the same day also bought the 5 lesson package and passed the test too! Both of them were first time drivers who learned everything through Lama driving school. I cannot say enough good things about the instructors at this school and the owner, Lama. She is fair, genuine, honest and an amazing instructor. For first time drivers I recommend maged. He is very precise and will make sure you nail all of your turns and your parking technique. For any and all drivers I recommend Lama! This school is worth every penny. If you want to get your license, this is absolutely the ONLY place to go. I would give it 10 stars if I could. read more

If I could give this place a 10 star rating I would. One of the most friendly group of people I've ever met. They understood each individual's needs and made sure to give any advice of help that they can. I took the 7 lesson package along with 2 extra classes (my experience personally). I came here as a no experience driver and after the classes I felt extremely confident and comfortable. When entering the school I was always greeted with a smile and a hello (they even remember my name, which shows how they cared). They taught me everything I needed to know and beyond. When I first took my road test and failed (which was completely my fault) I was disappointed and down, however Lama was so very optimistic and supportive, pushing me to take that moment as a good learning experience. 4 days after I managed to pass my road test with only 5 points off. I personally highly recommend this school. Thank you Lama driving school! read more

I am extremely satisfied with Lama Driving School for a number of reasons. First and foremost, I am pleased with the final outcome. Despite being a complete beginner, I passed my drive test on my first attempt. Secondly, I am impressed at how Lama and her team were able to accommodate my schedule and were able to schedule a drive test for me within the same month that I began my classes - that in itself is impressive. Next, Lama saved me money, plain and simple. In the beginning, I was sure I would need at least ten classes because I was a total beginner. Lama herself told me that I should start with six and as it turns out, six was exactly the right number. Furthermore, at Lama Driving School, I took classes with around 5 different instructors; this turned out to be very useful because they all have different styles so you learn different things and during the test, when the examiner sits in the car, you're not afraid because you're used to driving with someone different. On the subject of the test, I felt that Lama did everything to ensure that I was well prepared, not just with the necessary knowledge but with a lot of encouragement. She is a very warm and generous person and you can see that she really wants all her students to pass. She has wonderful energy and that's important in a skill like driving where confidence is everything. Finally, a word on Lama's team - they are all doing a fantastic job including the two young ladies in the office responsible for scheduling. They are very on top of things and manage the work of six/seven people. The only thing that I would urge anyone considering signing up with Lama Driving School is to be flexible. This is Bay Ridge - you can never predict anything. Maybe one day you'll have to wait an extra fifteen minutes or something. Things can't always go off without a hitch. Finally, in terms of both quality and sincerity, I was blown away by Lama and her team. read more

if you live around bay ridge and If you ever want to learn how to drive I advise you not to go to the school It is the opposite in fact you're a worst driver if you have taken lessons from this place they are complete liars and scammers they charge you for insert amount of money and a completely are dishonest wasted my time and my money from this place I wish I can get back, The instructors are the worst they are very unclear on what to do and seemed like they don't want to be there while instructing you how to drive and are completely unclear, and to top it all off to pay for the 5-hour zoom call lesson all it is is then playing Oprah Winfrey about car accidents you paid $40 for this to stay in a zoom call for 5 hours please I advise you stay away from this place and during the road test i was give a old car that I was not used to driving which in turn made me fail the test and i had to wait while everyone else was done and the owners made me and others wait outside while was 40 degrees outside while they went somewhere else to after that the owner reassured me and told me that it was okay to fail for my first time I and i told them that i was only upset that i had to wait for three weeks but they told me that I could do it again tomorrow and i asked that sounds great but do i have to pay again and they said"no you already paid" so i assume from that sentence is that i had second chance but no they were not clear with me or just straight up lied and got my hopes up, But what really takes the cake is that they wasting my time that day I had class I asked him if there was any other day I could schedule this road test at another date and time they didn't respond to me But now the owner in front of my face told me that they could do it on Friday I wish they'd done this to begin with it would have saved me trouble because after this I had to take a bus back home to get my things for my class and take another bus to my college got to my class late because of this not only I lost time and money but I've also was late for one of my lectures this business has been nothing but inconvenience for me they completely screwed me over for this road test The instructors are the worst very rude very unprofessional and after putting up this review they kept harassing me send me text messages and threatened to upload the text message with this response very unprofessional and invasion of my privacy they cannot do this and if they threaten to do this again to me I will get a lawyer and sue them and I will have their business shut down this is completely unfair and shocking how they betrayed themselves It really doesn't makes me feel bad that I have to do this and to see the other reviews that people had a good time with this establishment which I wish I did I have no intentions towards these people up into this moment I try to be patient with them especially with the instructors being very rude to me but they force my hand. so after leaving and never associating with this establishment one of the employees of this establishment have been trying to text message me telling me how wrong I am and how I misunderstood what they were saying and then took one of my words from the text message literally and now use that as a defense of me being in bad faith and it's now going to post the entire conversation of my text message exposing my privacy to this public review very immature and unprofessional for this business this will help not only my review but also show how this business is unprofessional and no one should do business with them because how immature they are and how read more

I just really want to thank everyone at Lama driving school for helping me accomplish my goal. I passed my driving test on the first try today and could not be happier. I want to give a special thank you to Sam and Lama for always having faith in me and helping me learn at my own pase. Never once did they pressure me during a lesson. If you are thinking of getting your license, please give Lama and her beautiful staff a try. You will not be disappointed! read more

If you need or want to pass your driving test and are looking at yelp to help you find a place, you can stop looking now! Lama driving school is super awesome. - The office staff is very awesome and very friendly. I liked walking in and feeling at home. It wasn't uncomfortable at all and signing up was just the easiest thing thing ever. Also keep in mind that you don't have to pay every cent up front and can pay as the lessons go. They always had a slot available around the time that I needed and was never inconvenienced. - The instructors are very nice and patient. I had a few different instructors and they were all great and all had something to contribute. My favorite though was Abraham (or something with an A). He was very straight forward and honest aka great. But seriously everyone who works for Lama works to get you your license. Lama is also super she is very fun and outgoing and definitely eases anxiety on the day of the road test. - The 5 hour class is...a five hour class. The instructor gives you info and you watch some videos. Easy and the person who did mine was entertaining. So that's a plus. I believe they have two a week and so one of them should fit your schedule! - The lessons are 45 minutes and worth every second. Be sure to ask questions if you have any. These lessons are for you. - The road test. I took mine in Staten Island. I failed the first time and passed the second time. After the first fail Lama driving school was able to schedule a new one not to far out. - What to expect. Expect awesome awesomeness and to walk away with tour drivers license. Don't procrastinate go sign up! read more

I was coming off a year of minimal driving and realized the time to finally jump from my drivers permit to license was now. So I began lessons with Lama Driving School to prepare me for the road test and get comfortable driving again. Right away I received great help from excellent instructors, one being Abraham who was superb and was my instructor for most of my lessons. Lama Driving School allowed for me to pass my road test and I was very satisfied with the experience they provided. Lama herself was very kind and helpful as well. read more

Best driving school in Brooklyn perhaps even NYC! Unmatched service and amazing people. I took my 5 hr class there. Then they scheduled my driving test on the nearest available date possible. On the day of the test Lama gave me my pre-test lesson which turned out to be the key for making sure that I get my license in first try. She is so hilarious, supportive and keeps atmosphere light so that you don't get nervous during the test. She is the most perfect instructor. Highly recommend this driving school for anyone who wants to perfect their skills and get their permit in first try. read more

I cannot express how much I love this driving school!!! The instructors taught me well and always made me feel comfortable and confident! I would recommend Lama to anyone! Btw Lama is the sweetest and nicest person you will ever meet. read more

Simply the best. They make you comfortable behind the wheel. They are patient and know a lot. They know your week points and work on them until you perfect them. I have nothing bad to say. Amazing service. I will bring my sister here so she can learn the same way I did. read more

I cannot thank the staff at Lama Driving School enough for helping me get my license. Their instructors were both supportive and informative, and they tailored lessons to fit my personal needs. I made progressive improvement during my lessons. While I primarily worked with Ibrahim, I also had a chance to work with two other instructors, who provided valuable input and perspective. I never had any scheduling issues; their office accommodated my request for weekend lessons, and I always received a confirmation phone call on the day prior to a lesson. I am grateful for Lama's help, and I highly recommend their services. read more

I had the best experience here at Lama Driving School! I took the 5 lesson package at first but added a few more before the road test for extra practice. My first time driving EVER, Lama took me out for a drive and helped me conquer any doubts or fear I had. I also took lessons with various instructors and I especially enjoyed Sam and Aaliyah! Everyone is so incredibly patient, fun and they treat you like family! Their sole goal is to make sure you're a good and safe driver! I will be recommending everyone I know to come here! I passed on my FIRST try! Not to mention... the other students that tagged along also ALL passed !!! Thank you so much Lama! read more

All the instructors were very kind, accomodating, and great at giving useful tips for the test. Thanks to Lama Driving School I was able to take my test quicker than the date other schools said were available. Taking classes (5hr class & driving lessons) was enjoyable and it was great to pass the test. Thank you, Lama Driving School! read more

I went to Lama Driving School in Bay Ridge today for the 5 hour pre-licensing course that's required in NY. The woman conducting the course was a Syrian woman named Lama; she was really friendly. She treated us like we were family. I learned a lot during the class and she gave us helpful tips for the driving test and driving in general. Then she helped me set up my test, finding the best date/location available for me. It was definitely worth the trek all the way from Crown Heights. read more

I'll definitely recommend Lama driving school to everyone! The staff is wonderful. I love them all. Now I know why they have five stars. Cuz they deserved it. read more

Lama is the best. They treat you like family, which is to say Lama yells at you like your mother. But that's good! I passed on my first try which is the point of a driving school, and Mimi, Lama and the office staff couldn't have been warmer or more importantly, more helpful. Pricing is very fair as well. I can't say enough kind things about them. read more

I can't even go on to explain what a nervous wreck I was when taking lessons. I was horrible at turning and broken u turns, but the way the method was taught to me stuck in my head and became second nature to me. Every instructor makes you feel comfortable behind the wheel, even if you are making mistakes!! If you want, you can take a lesson right before the road test and boy does that help. Seriously, Lama boosts your confidence and you'll be a great driver with their teaching. HIGHLY recommend!!! read more

Everything about this school is the best! Al, the instructor who taught the 5-hr class made the 5 hours very enjoyable. He made it interactive so that we're not just watching videos the whole time. He also gave us a hour break. I had 7 lessons with Majed and Lama and they are the most patient people ever. They made sure every maneuver was perfect before going onto the next lesson. They will also help you schedule a driving lesson the morning of your road test which is really helpful. Overall, I would definitely recommend this school for beginners. read more

Firstly, I don't write reviews as I am too lazy to write them. Secondly , I'd also be saying these things even if I didn't pass my road test . But moving on.... I am JUST getting my license with only ten points (I went too fast as I was ending my test & keep in mind that I have not drove a car for four months after missing my license going with another school) as I walk away from the examiner !!! Coming back to make a second attempt to get your license is a daunting task. I went to this school off of a gut feeling . I was going to go with Globex but the receptionist was rude . If I'm paying a lot of money towards any investment , it better be worth it! I wanted to start lessons immediately so I can maintain the skills I've already learned . I called ahead after my three million and one questions to make the trip to come down and pay. The receptionist waited for me twenty minutes after their closing time to make my payment (I wanted to get my license asap and I work full time). I never had the opportunity to take lessons with Lama, but I took lessons with ALYAA & SAM. I had lessons with Abraham and Majeed as well ,so my review is indeed objective . They didn't ask when was my road test, or make a smart remark for the day I came late for my lesson. Ultimately , I felt a better vibe from these two ladies . They are patient, funny, professional and genuinely care for your learning and understanding of the rules. Most importantly , they are honest and constructively critique what needs to be improved . Also, THEY LET YOU CONTROL THE WHEEL & do not micromanage the wheel! They let you make your own mistakes and LEARN from them ! Also, they help you foster good driving habits although they let me speed past to make the light before it turned red (hehe ). With my crazy anxiety they still remained that way . They don't badger you and give you a mini assessment at the end. When Alyaa told me to trust myself and Sam would always say give me a perfect turn , that just makes it all the better with their words of encouragement as you learn . Their prices are fair and of course it is about business as the bottom line (it always is, lol). I purchase led the five lesson package & the day of my road test you pay an additional eight dollars for the toll. However , they are flexible with everything from if you are late (call with ample notice ) to your lessons or scheduling of the road test ! They are super accommodating too! I scheduled a road test twice and cancelled the first time since I didn't feel I was ready. They schedule your road test immediately unlike Drive Rite(should be WRONG) academy who says they schedule it on a "first come first serve basis . The only qualm I had was that they don't tell you if they schedule it at the requested date and time ; I called on a whim to see or else I would have scheduled it myself. Anywho, I live over an hour away from them. The commute and every dollar was well worth it and I now have my license ! The day I took passed and Alyaa saw me crying in the car while the examiner was in the car too (yes I really did cry, I just didn't believe I finally earned my lesson). Alyaa gave me a big hug and was saying it is over you can now drive. I will definitely continue business with them & continue recommending this school to people who need to find a reputable driving school . Thank you!!! Just a few tips if you don't want to read my long review : -Book lessons and road test in advance (your test date depends if other students are scheduled to take the test that day as a min. of three ppl go) - Book your lessons with Sam, Alyaa or Lama(never had her but a lot of the students push to get her) - If possible book doubles and book lessons as consecutively as possible . This especially applies if you don't have anyone to practice with outside of your lessons. You really do miss out and defer your progress if you schedule a lesson days later . This is possible . I work 60+ hour weeks and sacrificed to achieve this. This license is for you. So if you have to be selfish to achieve the goal of earning your license , so be it . read more

Best driving school ever! I just passed my road test on the second try thanks to them! My first time at a different road school (Sunset Park) wasn't good at all. After failing I decided to check out the Yelp reviews and decided this place would be perfect. And it definitely was! The nicest and most patient instructors I have ever met. Everyone treats each other like family and I would definitely go back if I need any other help in the future. If you live in Brooklyn, this is the only place to consider! read more

Let me start by stating that I don't really write reviews... BUT this school definitely deserves one. I am super stoked that I pass my road test on my first try. The instructors at Lama driving school are super friendly and helpful, but I have to give a special thanks to Sam. Sam literally taught me everything I had to know. I would definitely recommend her and I will come back for my highway lesson soon. read more

Everyone is very nice and calm. Instructors are helpful and techniques are pretty accurate. My boyfriend took it here and passed the first try. Although this wasn't my first driving experience, it was my best. It was my first time taking their course + test and I finally passed! I had good teachers. After every lesson they let me drive myself home (cause I lived nearby haha). So that was very generous of them. I suggest the full 7 lesson package for maximum practice time. read more

I was learning from scratch and enrolled myself at lama ..they worked out my schedule so easily since my work timings are usually weird. I passed after 6 classes. Thanks to Ibrahim and majid especially. read more

I took two lessons with them, and did the 5 hour class for my license. The 5 hour class while long, was good. The place itself is clean, though it reeks of cigarette smoke and for someone who has asthma, or is just not a smoker, it is rather pungent. My first lesson was perfectly professional, and just fine. On the day of my test, however, the car that we drove to Staten Island smelled incredibly strongly of cigarette smoke, and old food. In the back seat, there was a dirty coffee cup in the side pocket of the door, and on the way to the area where we went to practice, the driving instructor was talking on her phone and texting while driving, which appalled me, since those are both things that were incredibly stressed as "no-go's" many times. In addition, while I was having my final lesson before my road test, the instructor was texting, calling and just generally on the phone, as well as taking multiple smoke breaks between lessons. This affected my wellbeing while being in the car because the cigarette smoke drifted into the car and caused me to have a coughing fit. I passed my test, so they did their job of teaching me the important rules of the road for the test, however I would never go back there if I had to do this over again. Maybe it was just my experience, as there were multiple strong reviews in here, but if you are not into being ignored and around prolonged cigarette usage, go ELSEWHERE. read more

Lama is amazing, and a great teacher. I only took two lessons and already know how to drive. Everyone should go to her. If you want to pass your road test from the first time, go to Lama's driving school. I loveeee her, she's my girl. read more

My permit was expiring in less than three months, so I frantically googled for a good driving school nearby that would increase my chances of passing on my first try, and Lama Driving School seemed to be it. I had put off taking lessons for so long because I was so scared of driving in NYC. However, they put you on the road on your very first lesson, so you can get all of those nerves out of your system. I took the majority of my lessons with Majid and two with Sam, and they were both extremely patient and kind. I always felt like they had my back on the road, especially during my first few lessons. You'll get more confident with each lesson! Don't be afraid to ask questions and if you can work on a particular skill more; they will be more than happy to assist you. I was extremely lucky today and passed my road test on my first try! It was almost as if the examiner was aiding me to pass. Everyone that came in the car with me passed today. I suspect that this is also because Lama and all of the instructors are extremely friendly people and have built some rapport with the examiners over time. My advice is to stick with one or two instructors that you feel the most comfortable with and have almost the exact same cars (the majority of them are newer Corollas). For me, the two cars (one was an older Corolla) I took lessons in felt different for both the brakes and the steering wheels. The techniques you learn are there, but the speed with which you do them are different. One last piece of advice: Lean forward with both hands on the steering wheel and really, really turn your head left and right at stop signs on the road test! This is something that they don't really teach you during your lessons, but definitely don't lose points for this. My warmest thanks and best wishes to Lama Driving School! read more

Very happy I took my 7 driving lessons with them. I had 3 different instructors, all of them nice in their own way but I have to deeply thank Rula and Alyaa for their patience and useful tips during classes in order to pass the test and be a good driver (for example, Alyaa told me: everytime you hear the examiner says: "pull over" the first thing to do is to signal, so it was easy for me to remember and do it from that day on during the following classes and driving test :). I only had one class with Lama, right before the test and that was exactly what I needed to be more confident and relaxed...I passed !!! read more

The Best Driving School in New York hands down Abraham is a very good instructor and taught me everything I needed to know. I been to 2 driving schools before Lama Driving School and I'm so happy I took lessons here. Abraham makes you feel very comfortable while driving and Lama is the absolute best. She drove me to my road test site and made sure I was comfortable also told me not to worry I will pass or else I'm walking back Lol. I paid for the 5 lesson package and I was so confident that I only took 4 of those lessons and passed with flying colors Trust me if you want to pass on the first try or at all you need to take lessons with Lama Driving School read more