Normans Auto Driving School

1672 E Gun Hill Rd, 10469, Bronx
Normans Auto Driving School
1672 E Gun Hill Rd
10469, Bronx
+1917-624-8145

Opening hours

  • sunday: 9h-17h
  • monday: 9h-20h
  • tuesday: 9h-20h
  • wednesday: 9h-20h
  • thursday: 9h-20h
  • friday: 9h-20h
  • saturday: 9h-17h

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Normans Auto Driving School:

Normans Auto Driving School is a driving school located in the Bronx, offering various driving lessons and packages to help students obtain their driver's license. While many users have reported positive experiences and commend the quality of instruction, there are significant concerns regarding professionalism and communication.

Positive Aspects:

  • Many students praised Norman's teaching methods, especially his parallel parking techniques, which helped them pass their road tests.
  • Several reviews highlighted the supportive and patient nature of the instructors, making learners feel comfortable behind the wheel.
  • Some clients were able to schedule road tests quickly and successfully pass on their first attempts.
  • Numerous reviews appreciate the affordability and value of the packages offered.

Areas for Improvement:

  • Multiple users reported issues with scheduling and communication, indicating that lessons were frequently canceled or rescheduled without notice.
  • A significant number of reviewers expressed frustration about the lack of responsiveness from Norman and his staff, often citing difficulty in getting refunds or even reaching them by phone.
  • Several students felt that the lessons they paid for were not delivered, with some waiting long periods for lessons or test dates.
  • There were accusations of unprofessional behavior, including instructors being on their phones during lessons.

In conclusion, while Normans Auto Driving School has some strengths in teaching and helping students pass their tests, prospective clients should be aware of the customer service concerns and consider these factors before enrolling.

Normans Auto Driving School: Reviews

4/5 (200 Reviews)
Camellia Gordon 2 years ago

Negative experience: If I could give 0 stars I would. Norman took my money and always had excuses when the time came to give me my classes--- He refuses to refund me back my money. I am going to take him to court because that seems like my only option! He is very unprofessional about how he does things and doesn't pick up the phone unless it is convenient for him. I suggest you avoid him at all cost unless you want to get robbed!

J Salem 2 years ago

Negative experience: Don't waste your time with Norman, takes your money and doesn't reply to texts or calls. I was supposed to get my license in 10 days thanks to his "expedite program" but its been three months and he never even gave me the five hour course. Tried to get me to pay 75$ to expedite my road test as well. All he does it take your money and puts you on a pay no mind list.

Mel Antte 2 years ago

Negative experience: He is a thief and liar who doesn’t know how to run a business. Please save your money and time! Had I read some of the reviews, I would have gone somewhere else. I paid over 500 dollars for 15 classes which he came only 4 times. Anytime I called to schedule a class, he always came up with an excuse. It was either he has COVID, was out of the country, or his car broke down. He even had the nerve to ask me for an extra 200 for my classes to be expedited. Norman lacks morals, he is disrespectful, and would play victim when you try to get him to do the right thing. I tried contacting him to get the class for over 6 months but he won’t pick up or would never respond to my text. I eventually asked for a refund which he refused to give me. I really hope this business shuts down for good because he doesn’t care about his students, only the money! Take heed to all the bad ratings!!!! HIS BAD RATINGS ARE TRUE! I’m sure the good ones are his friends since they are all from the same country. One day his business would be shut down forever. I’m in the process of reporting his business just like so many people and it’ll be closed for good. He lacks accountability and takes people for granted.TAKE YOUR MONEY ELSEWHERE!!! NORMAN IS A FRAUD ! For me, it’s not all about the money but the principle which he obviously lacks. I can’t wait his business to be closed. If I could give him 0 ratings, I definitely would!

Remile Talleyrand 2 years ago

Negative experience: Bad service, doesn't know how to schedule anything, he's really just there to take your money. DO NOT USE THIS DRIVING SCHOOL.

Martinez J.C 2 years ago

Positive experience: There were a lot of things I didn't know prior to taking the road test. After 1 lesson with Norman, I learned how to do a 3 point turn and look at my blindspot while driving. He was beneficial to passing my road test.

Emma Heim 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing help with parallel parking

Brian Hill 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Norman is a great instructor who knows how to get students ready to drive and pass the road test. Both my brother and I passed on the first try, and with his parallel parking video there's no need to worry about hitting the curb or another car.

Michael H 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: me and my brother went to Norman's Driving School and passed our road test on the 1st try. His method for parallel parking was a big help!

Christiana Arthur 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: This driving school really helped me with Parallel parking. Their techniques for the road test is very helpful. I passed my road test with them…. Recommend them.

Krystel Martinez 2 years ago

Negative experience: I was never able to take my driving exam. He does not answer my text and calls. I still have remaining driving lesson sessions with him. Sad.

Jasmine G 2 years ago

Negative experience: Don't go to this school. He will take all your money and never give you all your lessons. He will always be late and on his phone while "supposedly" teaching when he doesn't even do that. Go somewhere eelse.

Carlina Vargas 2 years ago

Negative experience: If I can give no stars I would. His business closed for a reason! Takes your money and rips you off. Tries to get u to spend more money to get exam date same week. Reported him to better business- won’t refund money cause he already spent it the moment u sent it to him. I had to stay with this guy for months to at least get the lessons I paid for. U better off going to 1404 Zerega driving school. They are professional, fast and don’t play no games with their business. They have promos all the time for lessons.

Trudyann Palmer 2 years ago

Negative experience: Norman please I am asking you kindly If you can refund my money I only did 7 lesson out of the package you don't answer your phone all I am asking for my 500$ that I Pay to my lesson and it cannot complete if I don't get my money back I will sue you.

Kacey Witter 2 years ago

Negative experience: Horrible experience, I would not recommend this place. He never shows up for my lessons, comes 3-5 hours late. Tell you that you have to pay extra money to do the road test faster. Refuses to give me a refund. Please don’t waste your money. Go somewhere else. I wish I had taken a moment to review this man and his scams.

Stephany Smith 2 years ago

Negative experience: Total rip-off. Norman never shows up on time, schedule road test when you’ve done only 1-2 driving test with him. Always have an excuse… customers calling threatening him because he coned them, took their money and didn’t show up for their driving test. I’m still owed 2 road test. So please please stay away from this con artist.

Jacob Cass 2 years ago

Negative experience: TBH don’t go there if you want your money worth because Norman be playing games he says one thing and does another dude don’t pick up his phone……he was playing with my road test supposedly got my road test date mix up with someone else he’s very unprofessional …. If you guys are looking for a driving school to attend don’t attend this one because your going to be waste your time I should of just went to paradise driving school….. like all I did was argue with this man because he’s a bad businessman man a trash one at that really greedy he constantly lies….. so if I was you don’t call Norman driving school asking for lessons because trust me you gonna regret it !!!!!!!!! I don’t really do reviews but people need to know what this man is all about

Marino Diaz 2 years ago

Negative experience: Pending review

Shim J 2 years ago

Negative experience: Please listen to me, I understand everyone tries to make their money but when you take advantage of people that’s on a different level. He is MONEY HUNGRY and you will see yourself just keep giving money because you’re so desperate to get a quick road test date. I’m not someone to post reviews but I wouldn’t recommend this man to anyone!!! He doesn’t teach you nothing other than send you videos to watch on your own. He talks on the phone while he is in the car with you. He has other students pick you up during their lesson to finish up their lesson. He will lie to you by telling you to give more money and he will put you on list to get the road test first please I’ve definitely learned from my mistake and I wouldn’t want anyone else to have to go thru this. Please don’t book him and waste your money!! There are so many other driving schools in the Bronx that will be a better investment where you can actually learn and get your license. Im not sure how he even even got four stars he had to pay people or something cause there’s just no wayyyyy. Trust me !

Ruby B 2 years ago

Negative experience: Norman is unprofessional and ignores you if you don't want to buy into his 80 dollar expedited road test appointments. He has been giving me the run around for 10 lessons since July.

siahnycc 2 years ago

Negative experience: Very terrible experience, doesn’t ever abide by the time he gives you , always forgetting to do your appointments, never pick up his phone when its time for appointments , I just wouldn’t recommend him trust me and when he teaches you always He is on his phone so sometimes you won’t even know what to do because he is doing something on the phone instead of paying attention to you On the road.Always charging but never does the work. A complete mistake of an investment to his company, if you can find someone else, don’t waste your time!!!

Adalberto Madrid miralda 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had a very good experience with Norman.He had a lot of patience with me and for what a very good teacher

Karen Fern 3 years ago

Negative experience: Super scam please don’t go here he takes your $ and runs

kezely kalivogui 3 years ago

Negative experience: Please i beg everyone trying to get their license NOT to waste time and money on this business. Norman runs this school as he pleases, does not keep schedule driving time, comes late, and he calls to reschedule sessions less than an hour. He gave my wife a runaround after we fully paid him $450 for 10hours and 2 attempts for the road test. He had the courage to call us and ask the additional money after more than a month with only 4 sessions done. This guy should be stopped from exercising this work asap. Here you go a year later I am still without my money back nor the sessions .

Denzel Simmons 3 years ago

Negative experience: I’m very frustrated with the service I received from Norman and Stefan. I’ve been trying to schedule the last driving class for myself and my girlfriend that we have already paid for! and now Norman is refusing to give us our money back or the lessons. Please if you are not trying to waste your money definitely do not come here for your driving lessons. Something that was supposed to be a nice experience has turned into very evil and sad because of dealing with the wrong people. Avoid this school at all costs! I beg of you

Janelle Marie 3 years ago

Negative experience: Another horrible experience to share so that everyone can avoid this scam of a business. After completing my payment Stefan has chosen to not complete my lessons despite the fact that I have paid. Please avoid this business at all cost!! Save your money.

Cassandra Smith-Turrentine 3 years ago

Negative experience: This is the worst driving instructor in the bronx, don't waste your money. Norman is unprofessional, lack communication skills and cancels lessons without notice. You always have to call him then to find out he can't do a lesson. Furthermore, he doesn't want you to pass on first attempt so he stretches out the lessons so he can get you to pay him more money. I do not recommend this school.

Racquel Wright 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Parallel parking was my biggest fear but Norman conquer that fear. He send me a video and it was the best I have ever seen. I did my road test and when I did my parallel parking I swear it was Norman in the driving seat I could not believe I did it so well. Thank again Norman driving schoool. Best in town.

ResetMyZen 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you, I passed Norman was easy to work with and Stephon was extremely informative and patient. Thank you guys I would highly recommend.

TuffGong21 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great school , definitely worth going too and very convenient

Kristian Edwards 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Worth the money, Norman and his staff gave me the professional treatment and made the road test felt like another driving lesson

Dolo 9 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My name is Dwayne aka Dolo 9. I couldn't find anyone to take me to the road test, and I called all of the driving schools in the area. I called Norman's auto school and he answered on the first call. For a decent price I got a 30 minutes driving lesson and he took me the road test and I passed it all in the same day. Shout out to Norman.

Tee 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very unprofessional! Don’t waste your time or money here. My aunt started taking classes with Norman and he would constantly cancel. He barely shows up and when he doesn’t show, he refuses to give a refund and he never picks up the phone.

ashley garcia 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great driving school! Highly recommend. Passed my road test first time with this company. Norman gave clear instructions, great constructive criticism , and was also very punctual. I was able to feel very comfortable while driving, instructor knew the best strategies for what would work best for me.

Tanikia Mckoy 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Norman is one of the best in the business. I took 5 classes and pass my road test. He will not send you on the road test unless he feels like you are ready. So if you looking for a driving instructor that cares try Norman you won't be disappointed.

Janny Turner 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my road test today thanks to Norman . He picked me up for all of my lessons and worked with my schedule, he’s very flexible. He’s a good guy who wants all his students to do well. Trust him and trust the process and you’ll learn. The 10 class package, 45 mins per class, was a good amount for me to learn as a beginner.

Sayon-_- Konosuke 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Norman is the best… he takes his time with you, he also makes you feel real safe with him. Great job Norman keep up the great work all your students are going to love you

samantha figueroa 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Norman is a great instructor! Very curtious and flexible. He was able to work with my schedule and prioritize my strict timeline. If anyone can get you started and completely ready for a road test in less than a month its Norman!!

Christine Hemmings 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Norman is a great instructor. He's very reliable, curteous and passionate in teaching you the correct way of manovering the roads in preparation for your road test i would definitely recommend using norman driving school, if had to I'll do it all over again with this school i would. I went for my driving test twice in long Island and I fail, and a friend of mine recommend me to norman driving school in the bronz and it was my first time with him, it took me no time to get my lessons and it was my first time with norman and I was successful, am very please of is professionalism showm along with his theme,and staff member melissa..I went yesterday for the first with norman did my 2 hours of driving went straight to the road test and I was successful .Thanks again norman great instructor. Affordable price too.

Ismael Guzman 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Norman is a great teacher and even helped me pass my Driving test on my first attempt! He helped me practice and get rid of bad habits and made sure to take me for my road test as well. 10/10 would learn from him again

HUMBLE B34ST 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: wonderful job with everything, quick with setting up appointments and getting you started!!!!

Hiney 8 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was recommended to Norman’s auto driving school by a family member and it turn out very well. I got my license,be doing five driving lessons and my five hour course certificate

Natasha Walters 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks Norman, for helping me to get my license. You did great.Natasha

Sunshineflowermoon 13™ 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my road test today thanks to Norman! He even prepares you for future lessons and can fit in some practice lessons right before your road test.

danielle N 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Norman is a great instructor! He was available for me on nights, weekends and even holidays. He was also able to get me a road test appointment very fast. Most driving schools take months to schedule a road test but with Norman’s driving school it only took 2 weeks.Because of Norman’s calm and effective way of instructing I was able to pass my road test with no problem

Esther Kumah Ndorksorn 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: He really have patience and try his best to let you pass ✅, I appreciate his efforts for me and now I have pass my road test…❤️Thank you soo much Norman

Miss B 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Working with Norman currently and will give my opinion of his services there after. Started rocky but we are all humans. Update I was in a tight spot to get my license and norman came through for me. His technique is very good and will definitely help you in passing your test. It was one shot for me and I passed. He personally taught me and I find that he is a very talented being. Very personable as well. He did his best to accommodate me and I appreciate him for that. Thanks Norman!!

Claritza Pedroza 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had an excellent experience. I got a class before I took my road test, and I pass. The class was very specific, he tough me how to park really easy, better than I was use to. Five ⭐️! recommended 100%.

Marayin Portorreal 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Overall is a good driving school, don’t hesitate if you feel like norman is not putting to much focus on you just tell him. Stephon is a great instructor thanks to him I was able to pass my road test.

Shamala Miller 3 years ago

Positive experience: Stephone was a very good teacher with one lesson I past the Road test.. The fact I was crunching for time cause my permit was about to expire they gave me a road test fast… Thank you Norman driving school.

Abigail Walters 4 years ago

Negative experience: This guy deserves 0 stars. This place defines unprofessionalism. Truly a waste. My mother took classes with this so called teacher. He would cancel everytime last minute and delay your your learning process. She would fail everytime because of his horrible teaching skills and she had to actually learn from outside sources to progress in areas he failed to teach her about. He is always canceling and always teaching with other students in the car with you. If you are serious about obtaining your license and doing so in a serious professional and timely, avoid this place at all cost. This person shouldn’t be teaching anywhere, not even on the road.

Love Rose 4 years ago

Negative experience: He did what he was supposed to do by me .. a long time ago.. I guess that’s when business was booming for him. But he’s handling my sister very poorly. She should’ve been had her license and all he does is reschedule and make excuses. Nothing is in order and he refuses to refund her money. He allegedly made a road test for her and never gave her a set time. And every step of the way he’s asking for more money. I would suggest u don’t waste yours going there.. Im embarrassed because I sent her there.

Verona Crisp 4 years ago

Negative experience: Norman took money from my son driving lesson. He hasn't completed, when you call him to pick you up he doesn't show up or he tells you he's out of the country now my son paid him in full, and he still haven't received all his lessons I will be taking this to Better Business Bureau a small claims court we need a refund oh, I also attach the text messages that I have been sending him in order for my son to finish his lessons, this man is sick because I explained to him that I'm a cancer patient and I need my son to get his license in order to take me back and forth for treatment and he doesn't care.

Adrian Ramnarain 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I really recommend this driving school I passed on my first try

Super Shrek 64 4 years ago

Negative experience: This man took my money and ran off. Promised a refund and went completely MIA. To all those who is experiencing the same issue. PLEASEEEEEEE take your ALL proof to small claims court. DONT PAY HIM IN CASH!!!!!!! In the process of doing this right now.

Enock Amoah 4 years ago

Negative experience: DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY: Constantly late for the class. On the day of an appointment he cancels and doesn’t even let you know until you call him while you’re outside waiting for him to arrive. He is a guy who strong-arms you into paying for things you haven’t made your mind up for and when he does not deliver he makes excuses and DOES NOT EVER WANT to give you a refund, and when you are driving he’s always on his phone and not teaching you the proper way to do things on the road. He says it an hour lesson but actually does like 30-45 minute lessons. He gave me a guy who actually helped me learn how to do things on the road, but Norman is actually a terrible person to work with. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME.

Shameeka Rochford 4 years ago

Negative experience: 0.0 star rating i need my full refund which is in total $580. i've been calling and leaving messages. i am now blocked. this company is entirely unprofessional. the bad reviews are very much ture, in which i am now experiencing for myself. you cant play with people time. we all have busy lives. time is something you cant get back. youve made me wait 2 hrs. past the scheduled time. i informed you that i pay a sitter to keep my children. you asked me to give you until friday 08/06/21 for my full refund. it is now tuesday 08/10/21. im seconds away from contacting my lawyer and the better business bureau.

Gloria Silverio 4 years ago

Negative experience: Can we please add an option for leaving 0 stars? This man, Norman, is truly unprofessional. Fails to appear for your lessons and when you try to reach out never answers. When he does gives you lessons though, he’s always on his phone not even paying attention. Please do not waste your time with this man

Jay G 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Me and my sister signed up with norm and dispute the pandemic, Norman was able to provide me with great service and hospitality. My sister and I where extremely greatful

Vinetta Davis 4 years ago

Negative experience: Don't waste your time because Norman definitely will. Extremely unprofessional he will constantly cancel your lessons with no notice. I can understand running 5 to 15 mins late but not showing up at all is ridiculous. Try anyone else because Norman will try to hustle you into buying more lesson (and has no plan on teaching you in a timely manner). Don't waste your time.

Palmiris Rivas 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Norman is an excellent instructor. He has an uncanny ability to make you feel at ease behind the wheel. I went to the road test with 2 other students, we all passed on our first try.

Antoinia Darwin 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Norman is the GOAT!!! He gets things DONE!! Passed my Road test First Go around Thank you Norman

DjsemD2jsp 4 years ago

Negative experience: Doubt they will give a refund. Money down the drain!!! Had multiple appointments for driving classes, driver never showed up. Called the office and was informed they would contact me back about this issue. They did not contact me nor fix the issue with any of the drivers. Much time wasted, go elsewhere. Will be contacting BBB and filling out a dmv report about this issue with their “hospital emergency”. Edit : Based on other reviews, this is not a standalone problem!!

Kamiaya Hall 4 years ago

Positive experience: Norman gave great advice during each lesson & was easy to reach out to regarding any issues. Definitely would recommend to all new drivers.

Junior Witter Jr 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I felt he was very professional with how he conducted the 5 hour class. Due to covid it was an online class and it went very smoothly.

Simone De Nobrega 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was my very first time taking any driving lessons. I was extremely nervous behind the wheel and Norman was able to help me remain calm and focused. After just a few lessons, he assured me that I should then proceed with the test. Although hesitant, I listened and ended up passing on the first try. Definitely recommend this driving school!

Fatouu Gumaneh 5 years ago

Negative experience: DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME SIGNING UP WITH HIM. He will promise to sign you up for your lessons and road test but constantly cancel and he has poor communication issues. I asked for a refund because I have been signed up with him for a more than a year. I cancelled like 2-3 times for lessons in advance. However, he kept promising me days for my roads test but kept changing the days and he wasn’t communicating with me in the sense of answering my text messages and calls. I have to call about 5 times a in a row for him to answer. So don’t waste your time, taking his class!

SOUUND Mind 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: He was the best instructor that I ever had I passed and now I have my license an I can say for a fact he is worth the money

Charles Opong 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Helped me pass on the same day of my road test, nothing beats this place !!!

lakiesha prescott 5 years ago

Negative experience: Very unprofessional and unreliable and unorganized I am definitely contacting the Better Business Bureau for a full refund And making a complaint.

Sam Edm 5 years ago

Negative experience: *half a star*Not much i can say, never picks up, i got into an argument once with one of the employees where he said, “ you know if I wanted to I could schedule your test a month from now.” the argument was started because i failed the first test, not to make excuses but the engine was bad but when i looked at other reviews on here they agree with how bad the car felt on the road test. then for my second test they scheduled me at the wrong location so when I showed up for my test the tester told me my name wasn’t there. Norman told me he would schedule another test and this is about 3 months before the pandemic. Til this day I don’t know where he is. Great place if you want to lose some money to be honest. The high reviews must be family and friends. Stephon is an instructor there he is cool, man Stephon if u read this somehow, work at another place your customer service is too good to work here.

Adjoa Afram 5 years ago

Negative experience: The first time I read 5 star comments about Norman’s school, I was convinced he’ll help me get my license with constant lessons. Well, I was WRONG. If you want to get your license ASAP, Norman’s not the place... Don’t be moved by the 5 stars cause he lacks professionalism including time management and etc. Your time would be wasted, you would throw money in the drain and so much more.

Elizabeth Peguero 5 years ago

Negative experience: My experience was not a good one here and I was definitely unsatisfied. Before the pandemic, I was suppose to take my driving test and did not because of this school honestly. I started out with a great instructor, Stephon. I asked for him again numerous time and he kept telling me he was "fired"or "rearranging his staff" which was a lie. I think he just doesn't like to pay his staff. Then he kept rescheduling with me. I am in grad school but I have a consistent schedule, even on the days I was available to take lesson he was still rescheduling which is why it took me more that 6 moths just to get 10 lessons. I mentioned to him that I wanted to buy a car and he tried to convince me to get it from him and he couldn't even his word with his lessons. when we were in the car he gave NO INSTRUCTION. It was like I was just driving him around and he kept talking on the phone. on my last lesson he spent most of the time talking to some lady about getting her nails done. when my 8th lesson came around (after being reschedule constantly) he signed me up for the road test knowing I wasn't ready and tried to tell me I was. My boyfriend sat in the car with me and was scared for his life while I was driving and when he tried to help Norman didn't want the feedback he was giving. When I mentioned getting my money back for the last lesson he told me that he wouldn't refund me. So I didn't go to my road test and I didn't get my last lesson refunded because of his incompetence. Then the pandemic started, so I knew there was no way I was getting my money back. If your looking to get you license after the Pandemic, This is NOT the school you want to go to. Go to another school that don't have as much bad ratings DO NOT GO HERE. THIS ENTIRE COMPANY IS A BIG SCAM.

Calisha Joseph 5 years ago

Positive experience: Passed my drivers test on the first try. I had Norman as a teacher. He knows what he’s doing. Listen and pay attention. Show interest and be on top of your classes. Hold your self and him accountable and you will be good for the test.

Eliasah Francis 5 years ago

Positive experience: Great teacher, could be better with communication and planning lessons but helped me perfect parallel parking. Passed my driving test with a 90 after taking his lessons.

Briana Forbes 5 years ago

Negative experience: If I could give this place no stars I would. I paid my money upfront and he promised I was in good hands but when it was time for my lessons I wouldn’t hear from norman (the owner) and when I showed up to his driving school he was always telling me he’s in a meeting or he has an emergency. When I demanded my money back he all of a sudden ended up in the “hospital”. I tussled back and forth with this man for almost 5 months before I heard anything about getting my money (which I still haven’t gotten). I went to a different driving school and got everything and more for less than what he charged me. Don’t waste your money here folks it’s a waste & he’s a con artist!!

Sistah Frass 5 years ago

Positive experience: Norman's Driving School offers great packages and good people. I went in for only one class and the road test. The process was quick and all instructors that helped me was great with pointers to pass the road test.

Jawad Majid 5 years ago

Positive experience: This business may be small, but offers great service. Me, my brother, and my friend all passed our road test on our first try.

Toni Tone 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I got my license today with only one try, the instructors are amazing and the price is right, I definitely recommend this school.

Matthew Morrobel 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed my exam on the first try! Thanks Norman’s Driving school!

christiemol abraham 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Overall a good experience with Norman's Driving School!

Dovet Mcfarlane 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn to drive beginners or relearning.

Shannon Simms 5 years ago

Positive experience: This review is not to insult, but to share my personal experience with this business. I paid a discounted price for a 10 lesson package upfront. I was only able to schedule one lesson per week with my instructor, (who was also the owner) and it was always stressful scheduling lessons because he would tell me that I could get a lesson one day and then when I called to schedule a time, he would tell me that he can't put me for the day that we agreed on. Sometimes the only days he would have open would conflict with my work schedule and then he'd have to "fit me in somewhere". He would constantly talk on the phone or text during my lessons which would cause both of us to be distracted. After completing about 7/10 lessons I was offered an additional 5 lesson package for a discounted price if I paid upfront and I agreed to take the deal because I felt like I needed more practice. As the phone problem persisted I asked for a refund of the 5 lesson package and he promised to correct the issue without a refund. He would usually wait until the time of my scheduled lessons to tell me that he would be arriving 30 minutes late which was very unprofessional. In the end, I did pass my road test on the first try. Norman is an excellent instructor he prepared me well for my road test and he made me feel comfortable behind the wheel, however the stressful experience and poor service that I received is why I would not recommend to anyone. As I said before, this is just my experience. If you decide to choose this driving school, never pay upfront, just pay as you go. Good luck

Courtney 6 years ago

Negative experience: I think some of these ppl leaving five star ratings are friends or relatives of the owner. Horrible customer service, canceled lesson after lesson smh. I purchased a 10 lesson package n was told that if I paid all upfront, I would receive an 11th lesson free. Our second appointment, Norman was a no call/no show. I called him to see what happened n he nonchalantly stated that the car had mechanical issues. Fine, but a call in advance would've been nice. During a two month span, I only received 6 lessons. He canceled so frequently that I would have to call him the day before our scheduled lesson to ensure he was coming to get me. The last straw was when I called to ask if he was still gonna make it to my lesson....which was a few days b4 my road test. He had a family emergency n told me he couldn't make it n that if I failed my road test, he would give me free lessons to prepare me for the next one. I demanded my money back n took my business elsewhere. Once he gets u to pay upfront, he could care less about your lessons. And he does have way more students than he can accommodate. Run far away!!

Jennifer Myrie 6 years ago

Negative experience: I had an AMAZING instructor who really built my confidence behind the wheel. However, poor owner, he scammed me into postponing my road test to a different location and then proceeded to give me a car with a messed up engine which basically cost me my road test and then he tried to blame it on me. On top of that, he had the audacity to schedule another road test for me without my permission. I loved my instructor but stay away from this school. It’s definitely a hit or miss unfortunately. I’m definitely taking my business elsewhere.

Anika Stone 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Yeahhh I pass my test today. Would recommend this school to anyone. My instructor was a very good teacher. She made me feel comfortable around the wheel.

Lobo Teve 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: just passed my road test today an i'm very glad i came to this school to take my lessons. not only are the instructors excellent at teaching they're students but the price is also very affordable. if i could give this school more than 5 stars i'd give it a 10 out of 10 !yes! they're just that good. costumer service was excellent an would recommend this school to anybody who's looking to get they're drivers license.. overall an excellent experience at an affordable price ***** *****

Moumoo 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I recieved a driving package from Normans Driving school as a Christmas gift. A way to push me back into getting my license by my mother after failing the road test three previous times. I used to pass this place on my way to work and always overlooked it. Once I called, I was immediately scheduled my first lesson that same week with an excellent driving instructor(Kimberly). She gave me clear instructions on what not to do while driving, gave tips on how to pass the road test, helped me correct all my issues(wide turns, parallel parking, ect.) and encouraged me when I began making progress. Norman himself taught the 5hour class and he didn't let up, made sure his students were well equipped to be NYC drivers. After 6 lessons I passed my road test along with three other students that day! Don't judge a book by its cover with this place, you should definitely sign up here if you want to get your license.

Dreni Isufi 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hands down the best package deals you can get in NY. Also great instructors and I passed the road test the first time. You can’t go wrong with Norman driving school.

Steven Salmon 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Norman is the BEST Hands downs this man is Amazing. I took his package 5 Class plus road Test plus Car Passed my Road Test today !!! he is the truth Take his Classes!! NOW!

Eveline Orosco 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best driving school, reasonable pricing and package deals. They were very professional and the owner was super nice and very smart. He knows what he’s doing, he also answered all my questions and signed me up right away. I would recommend this driving school to everyone who is looking to get their license. My instructor/owner was great and super professional, gave me the confidence I needed to get my license. Thanks again Norman’s Driving School. Now I can go anywhere I want. From 0 to professional. ⭐️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Lakiya Hubbard 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I PASSED MY ROAD TEST! Norman and his staff are A1! They care and it shows! They make you feel comfortable! The prices are legitimately unarguably cheap as they come for a driving school! PERIOD! I’ve been to a few! The information they have is accurate and they really want to see you flourish!

Elimar Perez 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had Kimberly and Norman as instructors and they know what they are doing. They will point out your weaknesses and fix them immediately. My friend and I have both passed the road test recently. I recommend this place to everyone, especially to beginners that need to gain confidence behind the wheel.

Jlpeaks 6 years ago

Negative experience: I signed up at the end of February for five classes I have took four class no road test here we in June was still no driver's license go figure

CAMBORICUA 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I attended here for my 5 driving classes and also 5 hour class, and instructors are on top of their appointments.

Shawniqua Barrett 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: THEY MAKE DRIVING FUN !!! I WAS BLESSED WITH KIMBERLY AND MARCK !! FIRST SHOT I GOT MY LICENSE ❤️ I recommend this place To everyone !!!

Gabrielle Daniels 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: They are one the best driving schools in the bronx. They work with their students and their prices are really affordable. Try them today and you will not regret it. I recommend them.

Jadene Stewart 6 years ago

Positive experience: Thank God I pass my road test..... instructors teaching skills are great and consistent....... but norman doesn't keep his words. I'm all about giving great reviews, but things will quickly become problem when a owner doesn't hold up to his words. I had one lesson remaining and we had agreed to schedule a date which for me was near impossible because when I reach out to norman he don't response to my text. My opinion on top those who are interesting top attend this driving school, please use text message as form of communication with Norman and keep track of your lesson taken, time , date and name of instructor is very important remember.

Timothy Chau 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is a great driving school. There are more than one instructor. Norman's parallel parking technique is simple and works well. Surprisingly he was able to find me road tests quickly despite me asking for only Friday. Norman is polite and a straight shooter.

Chelsey Acevedo 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very please to say this is one of the best school in the Bronx, I’m very happy with this driving school !!! I was able to learn and become a license driver.

alexander torres 6 years ago

Negative experience: This company is beyond unorganized!!! I DONT UNDERSTAND HOW THE ONER GOES ON VACAY AND UNABLE TO REACH HIM or anybody of that matter for classes i paid for . My driver is always freaking late by like 30 minutes & The owner is money hungry , i don’t understand how you can’t answer the phone for people to schedule lessons but you could blow up my phone because i told u i wanted by more lessons and your blowing up my phone as if i owe you something.i said i wanted to buy more classes i didn’t say when and you blowing me up rushing me !! ITS just completely unorganized!!! AND MY INSTRUCTOR MARCK , A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME !!!!! It’s literally been 3 days of me calling the office to schedule a lesson and no one will answer !!! At this point i just want my money back !!!! IM LETTING EVERYONE I KNOW NOT TO GO THERE !!!

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