I booked lessons with this school so that I could continue practicing. My primary driving school…read morewas extremely busy and the time btw lessons with my instructor could be lengthy. I was able to book a lesson right away. I mean like 2 days from booking! Seemed like this instructor had open availability.... but okay, at least I could practice. I got Julio (I did not read the reviews beforehand...) and it was the worst experience that I've ever had driving. This man kept grabbing the steering wheel, yelling about how people complain about him, told me to look at this car and that car b/c they don't know what they're doing, etc.. This lesson was a mess. The ladies that I spoke to were always pleasant whenever someone actually answered the phone.. They were helpful however they always seems disorganized and in a rush. I understand there's a lot going on in the world they just might be understaffed. I requested to change instructors right after that lesson. I got Ron and he is actually the reason I'm even giving this school stars. Ron was like a breath of fresh air. Calm, patient and able to communicate while giving pointers & critiques. He's still stern without all of the extra rah rah and I appreciate that. If you are going to book lessons request Ron. I actually took my road test this week and passed. But wanted to share my experience.

As someone who had failed two previous road tests, I was nervous about even attempting a third try…read more I selected Colwell's Driving School because it was in my area. What made me stay was my driving instructor, Ms. Carmen Diaz. Ms. Diaz was an angel and challenged me when needed. She pushed me and believed in me to pass even when I was doubting myself and letting my nerves get the best of me. She truly was a Godsend send and I hope anyone who chooses a driving school chooses Colwell's! PS. Yes I Passed my road test!!!!!

I had my scheduled road test on 12/17/15. A friend of mine couldn't lend me her car anymore because…read moreshe had forgotten about plans she had that day. I had to scramble a couple of days before my road test to find a car I can rent for my test as well as possibly take a class to familiarize myself with the loaner vehicle. Enter MR. LANE. I live in Manhattan but could not afford the Manhattan prices. The blessing of this Driving School first came with the affordable rental and driving lesson. I paid less for the rental and driving lesson than what I would have paid for in Manhattan for the car rental alone. 2nd Blessing: I thought I knew it all and if it wasn't for Mr. Lane's wise words I probably would have failed. We get very comfortable thinking our friend's can teach us everything we need to know to pass but trust me it isn't the same. You need someone who does this for a living. Obtaining your license is a very monumental part of life and you should do it with someone that is not only knowledgeable but also with someone that makes you feel comfortable. As soon as I passed my test I jumped out of the car and gave him a huge hug. I was so happy I forgot to unbuckle my seat belt and almost snapped my neck in half. He saved me from wasting more money. He saved me from wasting more time. He saved me from the dreaded bus and trains we all hate. But most importantly he is a direct reason why I am going to have more opportunities to expand my horizons and push the limits of my potential to the next level. Obtaining your license is not only granting you the right to drive; it also giving you the freedom to explore on your own terms. No bus schedules necessary. No delayed trains. Thank you for everything MR. LANE Much Love

Off to a wonderful start!!! Day one driving lesson from the introduction followed by 40 minutes of…read moreinstruction was as smooth as can be. My daughter expressed how comfortable she was after the lesson & eager to move on to lesson #2. Mr. Laine went as far as assigning homework and boundaries. Lesson continues if homework is complete. My kind of instructor. Stay tuned for our final review......

Gotham was an amazing experience for my daughter. We did a 5 lesson package, driving with me in…read morebetween she aced her road test! They prepared her to be ready and confident. Highly recommend.

I highly recommend Andy. He was very professional and always on time for our lessons. He helped me…read moreshake out some of those nerves before the road test to help me be more calm & successfully pass. Driving has been my biggest challenge and I'm glad I signed up for the 6-7 lessons package. Although I'm still a new driver I feel so much more confident. Andy helped me work on problem areas such as my left/right turns, steering the wheel correctly and merging. Andy was straightforward and didn't make me feel overwhelmed. Whenever I messed up he was very patient and would make me laugh and encouraged me to try again. Practicing with Andy has made me feel less afraid to drive and parallel park!!! Yayyy My experience with Gotham driving school has been excellent. Irene was super sweet she would always call me to check in on how I was doing and took care of scheduling my lessons and road test. She was super encouraging and caring . The Pre-licensing course was super useful compare to my previous driving school it helped me with road signs and how to approach situations you might come across on the road. Thank you Andy for helping me achieve one of my goals. I would recommend if you're looking for a Driving school to look in the Gotham website and signing up for Lessons in a package as they include everything you need. They provide the car, pick you up and drive you to the test.

I can't say enough good things about this driving school! From the moment I started, the instructor…read morewas incredibly supportive and patient . He didn't just teach me how to pass the test; He taught me how to be a safe and confident driver. Their personalized approach really made a difference, and I aced my driving test thanks to their guidance. If you're looking for the best driving school out there, look no further!

If you suffer from severe anxiety like me this is the driving school for you . I told Michael(…read moredriving instructor) about my situation and he advised me that he would help me to overcome my anxiety . I paid for five lessons in March . However, my biggest obstacle was i would freeze up when entering intersections and my right turns were wide . After my fifth lesson Michael was honest with me and he told me I wasn't ready and I needed more practice and I needed to relax and stop panicking. I was upset and thought he was being too critical and I went to another driving school . Whilst at that the other driving school I realized that my new instructor didn't emphasize the hand over hand technique and my turns were still too wide and I keep panicking when entering an intersection . My new instructor kept pressuring me to book my road test and I knew I wasn't ready . I called Michael and told him that I really wanted to pass my road test . He scheduled me for five more lessons and he give some helpful notes on how to parallel park, how to do a U turn ,how to approach an intersection and how to do a right and left turn . After the lessons he told me that if I followed his instructions I would get my licenses. I can proudly say that Michael was right ; I did my road test on August 29 and everything that I was taught I applied to my road test and I passed . Michael you are God sent and I am happy that I chose Rivera's driving school.

Q Very good school, the teacher is very patient and attentive. After the driving lessons, I passed…read moremy test and got my license. I give it 5 stars.

Honest, reliable and certified driving school with dedicated and passionate driving instructors…read more These instructors go out of their way to provide the best overall teaching experience so that students can be prepared as best as they can for their road tests. The secretary is Personable and works with everyone to get the best scheduled times at your convenience. Highly recommended driving school.

staff is not up to par with dealing with road conditions students should not learn from them during…read morethyre course if they attend this place. Horrible

I would like to first say the Driving Instructor is GOOD and Knowledable Mr. Laine is very…read morenice.BUT!! I do mean BUT!! they are CROOKS!!! they steal your TIME!! they come late to pick you up and then end on the orginal TIME!! the clock in the RED car Broken so your DRIVING and not noticing the time!! I paid for a 10 package LESSON!! never taught me PARKING until I was on the 4th LESSON of an additional package. Students, THINK don't get burned as I did... They pretend to be nice but they are NOT!! they are Thieves!!!

I called this company for information. The prices given on the phone is different from what's on…read moretheir website. Then they tell me that if you purchase it online, its 40 minutes rather than 45 minutes. Also, if you are picked up from your home then you have to combine two sessions. Seems like a bunch of games. I wouldn't refer this company to anyone! It's a negative. Too much stipulations for no reason!

Nothing to improve disgusting attitude and behavior towards his clients and unruly to those he…read moredeems he has the opportunity to disrespect. Horrible customer service and obviously does not care to improve. Makes passes at female drivers at times and is very unprofessional.

I feel confident knowing I made the right choice with this school. I know I will pass and get my…read morelicense (speaking it into existence)!! Mr. Paul is very down to earth and funny. I took my 1st class last week after a 4 year hiatus and I enjoyed it a lot more this time. I was BEYOND nervous and he didn't force me to get over it he reassured me that I'm fine just overly cautious l. He taught me tip and tricks to stay focused on the road. Even though he's funny and calm you can also see he is a bit stern. The sternness is to keep one focused but I can tell at the end of the day he wants his student to pass. Make it your business to come learn from him.

If you are looking for lessons and an instructor that stresses safety and the importance of your…read moreactions behind the wheel before driving this is the place. My boyfriend & I both took lessons with this school at different times in the year and we both PASSED DURING our FIRST TRY ! Melvin and the office walked me through the entire packages they offered and the process after purchasing a driving package. They were all honest and even drove me to my road test ! I just want to say THANK YOU Melvin and Lisa !

A few years ago Melvin taught me how to drive. I recommend this place to everyone I encounter. I do…read morelet everyone know that his way may come off a little mean but it taught me how to deal with other drivers! Melvin saw that when I was learning how to do a k turn and a driver yelled at me, it frightened me. We discussed road rage and not to be afraid of what's going on but keep my composure so things do not escalate. We went over every single thing you'll need to know about the road. My first time parking, he taught me with my eyes closed, it was crazy to me but he has his techniques. We drove all over the Bronx and at various times so that I was able to know how to maneuver in different kinds of traffic. He taught me how to time cars to merge onto the highway and how to exit. I'm a fantastic driver because of Melvin. My mother also went to him back in the 90s! I have several friends and family members who went to Melvin and passed their road test. I know other people who went elsewhere and failed their driving test, I point them into the direction of Melvin and they pass the test on the first try. Even if you think his ways are unethical, take that driving test and you will pass! His ways pay off in the end.