very flexible scheduling for lessons and lots of different packages to opt into! I passed on my first try and would definitely recommend to my friends! thank you Paul and Ray! read more

I took the road test first time .the teacher teach me very well with patience specially when I feel so scared......

My whole experience was spoiled by their receptionist who basically stole a class from me. Apparently she is rude to people too. This review is for April 2024, I was referred by a friend and got a 10 class package. My instructor was Leo, he is cool, patient and explains things clearly. I was able to surpass the fact that he is a smoker although he obviously doesn't do it in the car, the clothes will still have the smell. He was also late 10-20mins a couple of times due to traffic in his highway class, but I was alright with it even though I was almost late to my doctors appointment after that. I had a work emergency the day I was scheduled for my 9th class. I let the receptionist know and asked for my class to be rescheduled for another day or at best start 30mins or 1hr after. This receptionist was just so dumb a she kept repeating their protocols on cancellations, but obviously with an emergency you can't call 24hrs ahead so I asked for some consideration, she wouldn't budge or be humanely understanding. So I requested Leo to still come to pick me up for my lesson ON TIME even though I could be 30 mins late. I paid for the hour so it doesn't matter if he was there just waiting 30 mins. It was very stressful with her over the phone and she sent Leo later instead. I called Leo when I was home waiting for him, he said he was on his way (this was 30mins in). When I specifically asked for him to be waiting out for the hour. Doesn't matter if it was 30mins, 15mins or even 5mins class. I paid for it and he should have been waiting outside. On my 10th class he did apologize for the whole fuss but that class was gone, thanks to that stupid receptionist. Even Leo claimed that she was being rude to a few clients and perhaps due to the pregnancy hormones but that's not an excuse. This school left me with a bad taste. I regret referring one of my friends too. I didn't pass the test either which added to my frustration because that one extra class would have been very helpful. I decided not to waste more money on them after what that woman pulled off on me and I just rented a car to practice. Which has been better in my opinion. read more

Passed my road test, coming in with no experience driving, thanks to instructor Ray. Great teacher, would recommend! read more

The instructor, Ray, is super knowledgable and patient with me as his student. After 5 hours/5 classes every week, I was able to pass my road test on the first try I can now parallel park and make U-turns without breaking a sweat! Ray recommended to practice which I also did once every week. Overall a super great experience and I would like to thank you! PS. They do pick-ups and drop-offs read more

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I had Ray as my instructor and I passed the road test on my first attempt! I definitely recommend. read more

This is actually the second time I took my driving test. But first time It was with a different school somewhere around 8th Ave (took over 28 lessons there) but still failed (had a total of 65-70points deducted). I did a few Yelp searches and I came by this driving school. I thought it was on the expensive end. But I have to say I learnt the most here. I wished I took my lessons here from the start! As I was reading the reviews and I noticed Ray was mentioned in almost every review. I have to say he is the best instructor that I've taken (I had over 3 instructors) . I wished I came across this school sooner instead of looking at the price points. It was very welcoming environment. Dana was always on top of her schedule (sent me reminders a day before) she's very nice and accommodating to the schedule. Or reminding me to schedule for a lesson. I never had issue booking for the instructor. (suggestion book a week in advance incase you are not as flexible with your schedule) I have to say that even from the beginning Ray was very honest on how many lessons I should take. He suggested only 3 lessons and I'll be set with the road test. But I wanted more lessons since I wasn't the most confident in myself (so ended up taking only 5 lessons) Ray gives the best suggestions on what you did wrong and corrects your errors. He will not set you up for failure if you take all of his suggestion and just listen to him. Honestly, if you are reading this review. Save yourself a headache on taking it anywhere else. I would say the best instructor would be Ray. He taught me so much. More than I would expect he always have so much patience teaching. It will be the best money you've ever spent. read more

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I must say Ray is absolutely the best instructor. I originally started off with bad experience here due to my first instructor. However, after switching over to Ray, it was literally one of the best decisions I made. He is very patient, understanding and provides amazing tips. I personally purchased the 10 lesson package but I felt ready within the remainder 4 lessons with Ray. Dana and Ray are very accommodating with scheduling. I work 2 jobs and I'm a full time student. Setting time aside for driving school was always a major concern for me, but here, they will work it out. Dont delay your lessons and go sign up now. If you dont know who to choose, ask for Ray. I promise you it will not go wrong :) Also, I passed on the first try. Thank you so much! I owe it to you Ray. You guys are the best read more

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I'm the type of person that researches through all my options before choosing the right place and Sun Rays Driving School was just perfect! I like to compare prices and read through reviews (yelp and Google) and this school had the best packages as well as the best reviews. You can call them for their latest pricing on their packages. I got the 16 lesson package (broken down into eight 1.5hr lessons) which also includes 2 road tests and a 5hr class (done over Zoom). I asked for Ray but since he has so many students, I was only able to do 1 lesson/wk with him which I was totally fine with. Scheduling was super easy done through texting/calling Dana. And depending on where you live and the time of day, your instructor may be able to pick you up for your lesson. Ray was great, A+++! He was very easy to talk to and always gave me really helpful tips. He's always attentive to your needs and so chill. It was my first time driving and he really helped build my confidence. After the first few lessons, I already felt comfortable driving and just needed more practice to polish up certain things and be 100% confident. I took the driving test at Coney Island location and was so nervous, but passed on the first try! The test took less than 10min. read more

My teacher didn't speak English but was able to give me tips and tricks for parallel parking, left and right turns, and broken U-turns that made me pretty much perfect at them. His reaction time is also pretty fast, which has obviously helped in a few instances. By what I THOUGHT was my 5th class, I felt confident and wondered why I even purchased a 16-class package. Btw it's a great price at only $365, which is why I chose it in the first place. Problem was, I found out by the next lesson that actually, I had completed 10 lessons already. See, each time I thought I was taking a 1 hour 15-30 min lesson, I was unknowingly doing TWO shorter lessons at once. My teacher didn't know this either; when we met at first, he would be like "this is your 2nd time?" "This is your 3rd?" so I thought 1 day = 1 lesson. Another example of poor communication was when the day of my road test arrived. My final lesson was to be that morning, 9:30 am, and my road test 1:00. I thought since the lesson would last until 11, I'd have time to eat lunch. To my dismay when I was picked up, my teacher also picked up 2 other students. We were all practicing for the road test, and so no one would have time to eat lunch. (Luckily we stopped by a deli and I bought something, because due to waiting for ALL of us to finish our road test, we didn't end up getting home until 3 pm...) The driving school also pressured me to take the road test. Only 3 weeks in, I was asked when I'd take it. I said I'm not so sure I was ready. Only a week later, they asked again. I then asked my teacher if I was ready, and he said yes. But I failed my road test the first time and the second time (which I took 2 days after) because I wasn't equipped to handle unfamiliar situations. I think the driving school also needs to be on top of regulations. - They told a student that she couldn't use her own car because it needs a secondary brake or hand brake. This is NOT true (I called the DMV to confirm). - They kept saying my permit was going to expire in October, but I told them repeatedly that it was extended until further notice due to COVID-19. - The law says one needs 50 hours of practice and 10 hours at night. There's a reason for this; I only had maybe 16 hours of practice, including the lessons, which is not enough. read more

I had the most nasty experience with this creepy instructor named Benson at Sun Rays driving school. On my last lesson with him he told me I should "become a sugar baby." Joking or not this is completely inappropriate and not something you want to hear when you're alone in the car with a man who's old enough to be your grandpa. I felt very uncomfortable. Before my next driving lesson he sent me this text message. I told the driving school I didn't feel comfortable and that he sent me this text message. THEY DEFENDED HIM AND HIS BEHAVIOR! They said "Maybe he sent the emoji by mistake. That's not like him." They didn't even reimburse me for the lesson! Do they even do background checks on these people? Ugh. Don't send your daughters here. read more

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Just spend your money else where. It was my first lesson with this school and the instructor was just a mute he did not speak to me and he used his hands which where in his lap to let me know when to turn when to slow down or keep going. The only time I heard his voice when I said hello and he said it back. He constantly kept grabbing the wheel when I was instructed to make a turn which made me annoyed and upset. I took this lesson on a whim as my original driving school instructor was going on vacation and I wanted to get another practice in before my road test. He was rude and I can't help but feel it was because I was an African American women. The ladies at the office had no interest in really helping me or solving the problem when I demanded I wanted to cancel my future lesson with them. Just spend your time and money elsewhere with someone who actually wants to help read more

Super straight forward registration, scheduling process. I called and Dana gave me all the information I needed regarding packages. Currently they are only doing hourly classes. I opted for the 5 hour package that came with 2 road tests which came out to be $300. Dana was super on top of scheduling, even when I wasn't. She always tried her best to accommodate the time requested. Payment was through Zelle and all scheduling & inquiries could be done via text. They send reminders the day before. My instructor was Alex. He was okay for the most part but was always late. However, he would offer to make up the lost time next time which was a plus. He was also a little confusing/contradicting on most instructions he provided (prob cus his English was not the strongest). I never felt fully confident with him. However, on the day of my road test which I also had a lesson that day, apparently Alex was no longer available. That made me super nervous as now I had to adjust to a new car and new instructor. But it ended up being a pleasant surprise. I had Benson the day of my road test and he gave me so many tips that I never knew. He's super chill, really passionate about driving and teaching how to drive safely & skillfully. We had many great conversations and really wished I had him all along! He's also completely fluent in English so communication was not a problem. Please take your classes with Benson!! I passed on my first try. Will recommend Sun Ray's to those who want to learn to drive! read more

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I was recommended this place by a friend and I'm happy she did because this school's great! Dana was in charge of scheduling. I am so impressed by how she was so on top of her game, working around my schedule and texting me on updates for my lessons and road test date. She was accommodating in letting me choose my road test location and instructor! I requested Ray because my friend had him and said he was great. And he was! Ray is probably the most chill instructor out there. He was super patient, always made me laugh, and always on time for my lessons (unlike me). Although $180 for 3 lessons is pretty pricey, I honestly think Ray helped me gain confidence in driving. It was a great couple weeks taking lessons at Sun Rays. I highly recommend them! read more

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Great driving school that helped me pass my road test! Ray was very helpful, teaching me skills and letting me know what to expect during the actual test. Very friendly and knows his stuff read more

I searched long and hard for a good driving school at a good price and this was it. My permit expire in January so I had to do a rush lesson/exam. Initially I had a different instructor on my first 1 hour lesson with B and he was terrible but won't go into details because this review aint about him. The same night I called the school to schedule another lesson with MIKE because of his highly rated reviews on yelp. YOOOOO I PASSED ON THE FIRST TRY and only had TWO days of lesson with him! If you sign up for this school, sign up with MIKE! TWO DAYS with him and I passed!! I still can't believe it!! INSANE!! Exam location: Seaview Brooklyn (best place imo) read more

I am so glad I found this place! As a total beginner with no experience, I booked 16 lessons (which is basically eight 90-minute lessons). The price is FAR better than other driving schools out there and the process is smooth from start to finish. In terms of instructors, I highly recommend Ray!! He has a fantastic teaching style and gives you lots of tips and tricks on how to pass the road test and how to be a good driver in general. He's able to correct your mistakes without making you feel bad and is also great to chat with. He helped me to feel more confident with my driving and would always encourage me. I was able to pass my road test on my first try! I've recommended him to my friends as well. Whether you're a new driver or want to take refresher lessons, Ray is your guy. read more

Ray is a good instructor. I passed the exam on my first try. The process is easy and straight forward, they even text you a day before to remind you about the scheduled class. Schedule your class today - worth it! read more

I had such an unpleasant experience here last year (pre COVID) with two rude instructors, and I won't be recommending this place to anyone honestly. During my time here, I had two instructors and they were both soo unpleasant to be around, especially as a new beginner driver. They made me feel very uncomfortable while driving. On my first lesson, I wasn't even taught basic skills/knowledge about driving a car, and instead I had to find out about it through an YouTube video. The instructor basically just threw me to fend for myself without any clear instructions. They were both so incredibly inpatient and would give up on me when I couldn't make a maneuver properly. Through my 5-7 lessons here, my instructors, without a fail, were consistently 5 minutes late. My second instructor seemed to pay more attention playing games on his phone than to my actual driving. Do I even need to mention the fact that I failed my road test both times? The only reason why I'm not giving this place one stars is because of the nice lady who helped me book all of my appointments! She was always very cooperative and mindful my schedule. If after reading my review, and you still up deciding to choose this place, just listen to the rest of the yelp reviews and pick Raymond. read more

I had a really good experiencing learning driving with this school. I would definitely recommend it to those who's searching a good driving school. The price is reasonable. They charge $480 for 10 hours+licensing course+2 road tests. Any additional hours with be $40 each. My instructor was Alex. He's just a really nice instructor. He's very patient with you. He explains every detail very clearly, from the different features of the car to the tips for roast tests. He understands that you're nervous first day on the wheel and is very reassuring. He is also very diligent. He sometimes may be late because of issues with his car or heavy traffic but he would make the time up for you when he is free (usually after all his lessons on the same day). He even gives extra time for you. I can feel that he truly cares about his students and want to help them pass the test. I unfortunately failed my test on first try (that's really on me because I was overly nervous and screwed myself up). But Alex told me to trust myself and helped me regain my confidence. I passed second try with only 10 points (shown in photos). Just follow what your instructor teaches you and you'll pass. Scheduling classes overall is pretty easy. The process is much more efficient if you pay with Zelle. They will remind you every week of upcoming lessons to make sure you don't forget. When I call to schedule extra classes/road tests, they're also very patient. The instructors will also do pick and drop if you're not too far from the school. All in all, very good driving school. I'm glad I came across it. Would recommend it to others! read more

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Thank you so much to Sun Rays driving school especially instructor Ray! I had given up on driving and thought I would never pass after failing the road test a 2-3 times 5 years ago. I can't thank this school enough as it taught me how to stay calm and drive in these tricky and busy NYC streets. I personally took the 10 lesson package as i felt very rusty and wanted more practice. From the front desk receptionists to the instructors, everyone is very accommodating and only wants the students to do their best. I wished I went to this school 5 years ago but it definitely wasn't too late. So if you're looking to learn how to drive come to this driving school! Hands down #1 driving school ! read more

Sun Rays Driving School is great! I have only positive things to say about this place. Dana was very accommodating with scheduling. She was on top of everything and made sure to text me regarding schedule updates weekly. Sun Rays Driving School also conveniently picks you up and drop you off at your requested location! Mike, my instructor, went above and beyond to positively critique me and help me past. He made sure my driving was about perfect. I took driving lessons failed the road test twice with a different school before coming to Sun Ray's Driving School, so it wasn't all so new to me. However, Mike was able to fix the small things that I had trouble with and was able to add on to information that I learned to help me past. With Sun Ray's Driving School, I was able to pass my road test on the first try at the Fox Hills road test location. Thanks Sun Ray Driving School! (Its inside the phone store) tl;dr - Recommend Sun Ray Driving School - Passed first road test, Mike is a great instructor! read more

My wife recently passed her driving test on her first try in February after taking 4 lessons with this driving school earlier in the same month. Her review is below: Lessons Sun Rays was recommended by a relative who passed her test on her first try after taking lessons with them. I ended up scheduling 4 lessons (one a week) with Ray. He picked me up in a Toyota Corolla, which is a nice medium sized car and happened to be the same model as my car so I was pleasantly surprised. For my first lesson, Ray gave me a brief lowdown on what was to be expected on the test. It was clear he knew what he was talking about, so I felt reassured. He also told me to practice driving as much as I could in between lessons to build up confidence, which I made sure to do. I found Ray to be very patient, responsive to my questions and he gave me useful feedback during lessons. He also had a very simple technique for parallel parking, which was my biggest worry initially. The 5 hour pre-licensing course was also completed at the school. Driving test Once I felt ready, the school booked the test for me. Ray said that the best place to take the test is at Staten Island as it is usually easier to pass there and there is also less of a wait to book the test. I readily agreed with taking it in Staten - I mean who wouldn't want to ensure a better chance of passing? The test was booked 2 weeks in advance in the morning on a Wednesday. On the day, he picked me and another student up from our respective homes and drove us to Staten. We got there early (note there's usually some waiting involved as it's a line system), but I ended up finishing my test before my designated slot. My test took exactly 10 mins and happily I passed! Ray drove us back and dropped me near my workplace. Conclusion Pros: Affordable rates and package deals; lessons are 1 hour long (some places are only 45 mins); my instructor (Ray) was friendly, always on time, knew his stuff, and taught me what I needed to pass; scheduling and pick up/drop off after lessons were flexible; lessons can be in English, Cantonese or Mandarin. Cons: Can't think of any! I was pleased with my experience with Sun Rays (very pleased with my result!) and would happily recommend this driving school in Brooklyn. read more

Passed before finishing all 10 lessons. Ray is a really friendly and great instructor!

Worst place to learn how to drive. I had 2 instructors. The first one was racist, sexist, and made inappropriate jokes. Made me feel so uncomfortable. His name is Micheal. He would make other students drive me home and this one time, I would see him push the student out the window to check the side mirror??? And this other time, we were driving and he pointed at a lady driver in front and said an inappropriate comment about her. Very weird guy. Such a creep. And they sign you up to take the test in Coney Island, which is the worst place to take it. This place is such a scam. Go somewhere else. read more

this driving school was amazing at teaching me how to parallel park (that was my main issue). Ray was great on teaching everything that was tested on the road test. Took 2 tries because of silly mistakes on my first and the second i passed. Even though I was nervous, Ray told me to have confidence as he had confidence in me driving and passing. Would recommend this place to people who speaks/knows chinese and english. read more

First time driving and went with the 3 lesson package. Ask for instructor Mike! He is super patient and always has helpful tips. Highly recommend learning from him, you'll learn how to drive and pass the test on your first try! read more

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Please book Ray Sir as your instructor. He is awesome, professional, and helpful. His staffs are also efficient in reminding the lessons ahead of time and replied super quick to my inquiries. Definitely returning to this driving school when my brother going to learn and looking for Ray Sir. read more

Thank you sun rays driving school! I had Ray as my instructor and he was very friendly, easygoing, and helpful. I was really nervous about driving in the beginning but after my lessons, I felt at ease and more confident in my skills. He was very patient with me and gave me good suggestions on how I can improve. I felt prepared for my road test :). Scheduling was also easy and they try to accommodate your schedule. read more

Great Driving school. Passed road test in first try. I had Ray as my instructor. He gives great advice and always patiently explains the stuff I need to know to pass road test. Highly recommend! read more

Great instructor ask for ray!! Good lessons and was on time always Great scheduling Passed on first try with 10 lessons! read more

I'm so thankful for having two wonderful instructors, Ray and Raymond !! They been so supportive and patient with my car lessons. They did not yell at me when i did terrible mistakes. Ray is a great observer. He observed my bad habits during driving. He really took every second of his time to keep reminding me that it's important to notice these mistakes and take action to change them. Both of the instructors are so humorous！They always ease my nervousness away from my mind. They will only say encouragements to each and every of their student. I felt confident each time i drove in the car!! & of course, i couldn't leave dana out of this! She is such a great lady. She was so accomandating with my tight schedule and informative regarding to lessons plans, etc. Huge thanks to Sun Rays~ read more

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Extremely-Highly recommended this driving school AND my driving instructor---Frankie Chow to everyone! I have to say that Mr.Chow was the most fantastic driving instructor I have ever met (including my family and friends). Plus, I had an awful learning experience in the previous driving school with another driving instructor. However, Frankie is a patient, responsible, and sophisticated skilled driving instructor. Moreover, he is so funny! Remember that your mind/mood can be the reason you can pass the test or not, but Frankie will always give me confidence and cheer me up! I appreciate that I found this driving school and have Frankie Chow as my driving instructor. I passed the test yesterday! Good luck to everyone:) read more

I'm so grateful for this driving school. I passed on my first attempt! My instructor was really nice and patient. We would spend most of the lessons practicing on my weak points. Also, they're quite flexible so you just gotta tell them your schedule whenever you're available. I did all my lessons in a week (thank god I went earlier because they were pretty full for the rest of the summer). Lastly, they will ask you when you would like to take the road test and if you feel confident enough, they book it right away. If not, you can ask to take another lesson to just feel assured :)! The person that taught me is called Mike - definitely recommend this teacher and school. read more

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I took the road test twice and passed the second time just today! I had a different instructor the first time and took the test before I was ready. Before my second test, I took a couple of lessons with Michael. Highly recommend him!!! He taught me a lot of tips and tricks that I didn't learn before about parallel parking and 3 point turns. For parallel parking, he explains how to readjust if you are too close or too far from the curb which can be a bit difficult to understand. However, if you have trouble understanding, he will explain it again and again until you truly understand with no complaints. He is super patient and friendly! Even when I made mistakes, he would not get upset and he would calmly tell me what was wrong. He helped me gain my confidence while driving. So glad that I was able to have him as an instructor!! Also really appreciated the pick up and drop off service. Scheduling appointments was super easy over the phone as well as making payments with Zelle! read more

Sun Rays is a great driving school. Dana schedules classes and appointments, and is quick and efficient. She works with your schedule, but it also helps to be flexible. They schedule only a week out so you can't plan all your lessons out in advance. I had Mike as my instructor and he was awesome! I had barely drove prior to my lessons so he taught me everything from the basics to what would be on my road test, while being patient, understanding and coming up with great tips and tricks. He was laid back and created a comfortable driving environment. The road test appointment was scheduled relatively soon, at 3 weeks out, in Staten Island. Heads up, they do charge an extra $8 for tolls on the day of your exam outside of any fees you paid (this wasn't mentioned prior to my test.) Overall a great place to take lessons, I highly recommend them! read more

I learned how to drive a car in 2012 then till this July I have never driven a car and I passed the road test at the first attempt. Thanks to Ray and Jason for being patient, friendly and repeating the same rules for thousands of times Great price, scheduling and result. I truly recommend this school to anyone that actually wants to pass the test read more

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I took five lessons with Ray and passed on my first try! He is an amazing teacher who genuinely wants his students to succeed. Ray would tell you what you need to know and made sure I understood how to fix my mistakes. He is super friendly and very patient even when I had a thousand questions. I started with zero experience and was super nervous during my first lesson, but his calm demeanor and useful tips helped me become a more confident driver. I learned something new every lesson and was always improving because of his feedback. Overall, I had a great experience and HIGHLY recommend Ray! read more

Loved this school from beginning to end! It was easy to just walk in, pay and set up lesson. They really worked around my schedule because I was only available weekends. And they even have lessons as early as 8am. Mike was an absolute pleasure. Never made me feel nervous and was very patient..even as a made the same mistake every lesson. The prices are super reasonable and I got my license on the first try! I recommend this school TENFOLD! read more

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I had a wonderful experience with instructor Ray. I took 7 lessons with him and passed the road test on the first try. He's very patience and encouraging, always on time. Dana was always responsive to text. Signing up for lessons was hassle free, I did it over the phone and paid through quick pay. 5 hour class is done over zoom. Highly recommend this place! read more