Reviews of Harlem Driving School (Driving School)

Mathias Wallner-Haas

I took a package with the 5h class, one hour driving practice (since I have driven for 12 years with my foreign license all over the world and just wanted to know the U.S. road test specifics) and the road test appointment there. 5h class: Only after I paid them (bring cash as credit cards will have a 5USD fee), I was told that the next sessions for the 5h class in Harlem are already fully booked and I'd have to go to the Bronx, which is no easy location to go by subway... Sure, Mike's 5h class was different teaching style but at least it wasn't boring. 1h drive lesson: The 1h practice was just driving around and practicing parking but I would have hoped the instructor would know more about the test itself. I think the instructors don't really know what nowadays is checked at the road test. Still the people there are very nice and trying but I think they should go on a ride with an examiner to see what is checked on the road test. Road test appointment: The driving school was able to get me an appointment within 5 weeks, which is quick and also reminded me via text of it. Unfortunately, I failed the road test on the first try, but so did everybody in the car and it seemed it's pretty common at that school that you don't pass at the first try. For my second try I'll just book a rental car, so I don't have to wait so long again (the road test examiner only takes 2 people from one school and I was third, so we had to go back in line).

Da'Vron Sterling

Paid for the rush test and was scheduled three days later for my driver's test. Nice instructors and great service.

Tisha Buchanan

I Started With Harlem Driving School 6wks Ago. I Took 6Lessons With Dorian & Went For My Road Test Soon After & Passed! I Was Truly Excited

tawana wilson

Passed my road test today with them!!!

Elsie Detres-Perez

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!! VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE, COURTEOUS, AND EXPEDITIOUS... THEY WERE GREAT... I WOULD RECOMMEND ANYONE... GOD BLESS THE WHOLE STAFF...

airdre1

I did not have a single negative experience with this driving school. I got my money's worth and would recommend to anyone.

7lyheavenly

Harlem Driving School is the absolute best.

Willy Gil

Took one class here, helped me with the parallel parking.

Christopher Hernandez

Nothing fancy about this school but most importantly they get the job done. Very friendly staff, great instructors. Signed up for 10 classes (I had no experience), did most of my lessons with Ebony, she is great, listen to her and you will pass the exam no problem. Got my license and have been driving without any issue for nearly a year since.

karen stewart

I have had a good experience so far... I've learned many driving skills from the different variety of drivers..

Stacey-Ann Brown

I don't usually write reviews, but Harlem Driving School really stands out. The staff and instructors are all very polite, patient and accommodating. The instruction was excellent, if you follow their advice, you will pass!!

Nashems Smith

I pass on my first go thanks to all the instructors from this school they are very Patient and professional instructors this is the best driving School, i highly recommend them, thanks to Harlem driving School,

Glen vir

(Translated by Google) Very good school! And help you take your exam !!! They help good school and you take your road test to fast !!! (Original) Muy buena escuela ! Y te ayudan a tomar tu examen !!! Good school and they help you to take your road test fast!!!

YAM KAERE

Excellent driving school ! I recommend it to everyone. I was referred by the manager Mr Sall. I took package number 4 which is 5h class, 3 lessons: each 45 mns and a road test appointment. My first lesson didn't go well since my instructor Mr B. was not in a good mood. So, Mr Sall re-scheduled the lesson with an other instructor Mr Price who is excellent and very professional.Mr Jose also is good. They show me all the details in order to pass the road test. Luckily,I PASSED. Thanks Harlem Driving School !

Davon Arauz

Took 3 lessons and passed my road test all in the same week , really good people and you'll get your money's worth

Malik B

This driving school will get you your license! I paid for the $255 dollar package which included: 5 hour course, 5 driving lessons, the car for the road test, and the road test appointment (if you want to rush your road test, it will cost you $50). The staff is very nice and reliable. The driving instructor that helped me the most is Herald. He was very understanding, he never put me down while driving, gave me that confidence to drive on the Manhattan streets which can be pretty intense, he taught me how to park, and he's comfortable to drive with. The cars may not be ideal but it gets the job done. The car you will use on the road test is a newer version of the same car. I woke up late once to a driving appointment and if that happens then you may have to pay a fee of $10. I would recommend anyone to come here if they want to learn how to drive a car. I passed the road test on my first try.

Cece

Some of the comments made in the 5 hour class by the instructor. "Ladies do not try to show cleavage its not gonna help you pass. Dress normal" "Women are the worst drivers" I didnt know that a simple driving class could be so sexist. I was livid for the rest of the day, please do something about this. This was at the st.nicholas location.

latoya james

Purchased 10 lessons. My first instructor honestly I didn’t like. The first day I went I felt like that was gonna be my last. BUT the second day (lesson 2) I had a different instructor (Roberto/Robert) and I did much better!! And he calmed me down!!! So I stuck with him for my remaining lessons. Long story short, I passed my road test on the 1st try!!!!!! I recommend this place. The price is reasonable, they accommodate ur schedule. I paid extra for the rush road test which was scheduled two days after my last lesson. I honestly can’t give a bad rating. And I am ever so grateful!! Hey I got my license!!

GorgeousMila

I purchased a package of 5 lessons, 5 hour class & car for road test. Harlem Driving School is not only unorganized but very unprofessional. I am only giving one star for my instructor Roberto who was very professional and a great teacher. After completing my 5 hour class which was on June 24th, I called to have Harlem Driving School Schedule my Road Test. I was told I would be given a call back but never received a phone call so i called again later in the week just to be told it takes 2-4 weeks for me to get the date for my road test which didn't sound right. After calling continuously to make sure the road test was scheduled I spoke to multiple people and each time was told something different. I decided to go to the DMV myself, I got the phone number and scheduled my own road test. It literally took 2 mins with the automated service. When i called Harlem driving school to ask why is it that i have been waiting over two weeks to find out my road test was never scheduled and having to schedule it myself, I was put on hold multiple times and was never given a answer. I then asked them to make sure the car will be available for the road test, again had to call multiple times and finally got an answer from Beatriz who did not have any record of my purchase, telling me i have to pay for the car which i then had to explain to her that i paid for the package which includes the car. She then let me know that even though my road test was at 11am I would have to be at the driving school by 7:30am to then get escorted by one of the instructors and other people taking the test the same day (again something i never heard before). So much time was killed that my Road Test was August 28th, over 2 months after taking my 5 hour class. On the day of my road test I decided not to meet at Harlem Driving School as I lived closer to the Road Test Site and it didn't make sense for me to go downtown just to go back uptown. I made sure i told Beatriz to let the instructor know so that no one would be waiting for me. I received a phone call while i was on my way to the site and a gentleman by the name of Sal told me that I was not allowed to travel to the site on my own and that i would automatically FAIL if I showed up at the site without the instructor. I responded letting him know this was something I've never heard of before and didn't understand how i would Fail if I was simply going to contact the driver when i arrived at the site and meet him there, he then proceeded to tell me "WHEN YOU FAIL, DONT COME BACK HERE"...(SMH TOTALLY UNPROFESSIONAL). I am so happy I did not go to Harlem Driving school that morning but instead met them at the Road Test site because there were 4 people in the car when i arrived leaving me no room, I literally would've been sitting squeezed in between two guys in the back seat of the car. Which then proceeded to me standing outside waiting for hours until it was my time. Luckily there was a Park on the corner where i sat on the bench until time passed. After the first two people completed the road test I was invited to sit in the car for the last hour before it was my turn. Luckily I PASSED! (haha Mr.Sal :p ) and will not have to deal with Harlem Driving School ever again. I do not recommend anyone to go to a school where you're told you'll FAIL. Horrible customer service. I wouldn't say its worth the price. And will definitely say I passed because of the practice I had outside of the school in between the two months that past while I waited to take the road test.

gomezalberto30

Harlem Driving School is the best driving school ever. I had a package with 10 lessons which include the car , 5 hours class, and the road test. My instructor was Jose and he was the best instructor at the school. I had my road test today and it was my first time taking it and thank god that I pass it on the first try. So come down to Harlem Driving School and take some classes with them and you will also pass your road test right away with no problems.

Diamond-shanel Blackwell

Best driving school in Harlem !!! Got the package and started my classes with Dorian best teacher ever and Jose is the best guy to take you to your test !!!! He will answer all your questions !!!

Janae Shanelle

The first time I failed due to parking I went back and requested Mr Balil he taught me every lesson I had he was the best !!! And thanks too him I passed my road test today 5/9 also thanks Jose for cheering me on I highly recommend this school great staff & prices !

shanell otto

Went but the class was full.... I don't know how to take more then the seats they have!

Jessica Valentin

When I tell you guys that this is the best driving school in Manhattan because it is . I had a package with 10 lessons which include the car , appointment etc. My instructor was Alsenio and he was the best instructor at the school. He explains very well and prepares you of exactly what is going to be on the road test. If you have a question he will answer as many times as you want to know. Parking was my difficulty and we kept practicing until it was perfect. The staff is so nice and responsible. I would recommend to anyone that is a new driver. I passed my driving test with flying colors and even got a compliment from the examiner. Thanks again .

Keith James

Took acceleration class pass road test with flying colors

Bachir Djankado

i just pass my road test today with Harlem Driving school 168 st Bronx,I'm very happy,the have very good tecnic to teach the student and very friendly staff too,the great!!!.

森本真史

I bought package 8. It costed only $400. It's included 10 lessons, 5hour class, road test. And they took me to the test place. Teachers are awesome. Price is quite reasonable. I was scolded by Spanish teacher sometimes though, Thanks to this school I could pass the road test at first time today. I think it is the best driving school in the New York City. Thank you.

Dawn Hurd

This school is great . The instructors and the office staff are motivatingp and want you to past the road test. They give you great tips and instructions during your lessons to help you pass the road test. I will be referring other people because this school is genuine and not about selling lesson packages Thanks Harlem Driving Sxhool

Francisca Beltran

Great experience got my license on my first try !

Theodore Black

Great

phatdaddy tha don

Passed with flying colors