Growing up in New York City, I had literally never driven a car until I took my first lesson with Mejia's Driving School March of 2016. Two months later (unbelievably), I'm a licensed driver. It would not have been possible without them.
I was nervous for my first lesson, but when I met Marcelo (one of the long-time instructors), he immediately put me behind the wheel. He probably trusted me more than he should have, but allowing me to drive from the moment I started helped me get over the mental barrier I had created for myself when it came to driving.
Why choose Mejia's above the rest?
- You'll get your license. They know what they're doing. Great, effective teachers, with a variety of teaching styles to suit anyone. If one isn't working out, definitely ask to work with another. I took two lessons with Marcelo, and the rest with Jhemmy. They know the test inside out (they'll even simulate the actual test for you to make sure you feel at ease for the actual thing). At first, I had trouble with turns, so we drilled them. Then, it was parking, so we drilled them. Soon, I felt super comfortable behind the wheel. Aside from ~max two hours driving outside of lessons, all of my experiences driving were with Mejia's. Whether you've never driven before or you're a more experienced looking to finally get their license, Mejia's has you covered.
- The cost. It's ~$35 per hour lesson, with discounts available with class packages. Incredible deal and they're far more affordable than other driving schools in Rhode Island. For me, I spent less than $300 dollars IN TOTAL for all of the lessons and the car for the actual driving test. Unbeatable.
-Convenience. Lessons were easy to schedule (either via text, phone, or at the end of a lesson). Both English and Spanish speaking instructors. Door to door- they'll pick you up at home and drop you off at home. Flexible lesson times at all hours of the day. A lot of flexibility/availability with cars for the road test. You'll take your test in the same car you learned with.
- Service. Not only are they great instructors, they're high quality people. I'm going to miss spending hours with these folks now that I'm done with lessons. Very professional, accommodating, friendly. On the occasions that lessons ran a few minutes over, they never charged me - they care about your learning and your safety beyond the exam. With Mejia's you're more than just a student, you become one of their own! Beautiful local, family business.
An added bonus? everyone at the DMV road test site knows and loves the Mejia's - just by virtue of having taken lessons with Jhemmy, my tester trusted my driving abilities. I was told, "Jhemmy's students don't fail." Understandably so- she's patient, clear, informative, and supportive even when she's criticizing your technique. A natural teacher who cares about her students while somehow managing to run the entire business.
Mejia's - you're the best. Thanks for helping me get my license. I look forward to seeing the business thrive and grow. read more