
Independence Driving School & CDL Center LLC

Information about Independence Driving School & CDL Center LLC
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-16:30
- tuesday: 8h-16:30
- wednesday: 8h-16:30
- thursday: 8h-16:30
- friday: 8h-16:30
- saturday: (closed)
We are Pennsylvania State Certified to provide automobile behind-the-wheel driver training. Independence Driving School is a full time, year round business that is open every day & evening (except for Sunday). Covering the greater Monroe County area, we provide free pick up and delivery. Our success is predicated upon our relaxed, patient, friendly and individualized form of instruction. Students enjoy a comfortable late model car with dual brakes and no embarrassing rooftop sign! All instruction is provided by our highly trained, well experienced, state certified instructors. We truly love to teach and take both your success and safety personally.
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Independence Driving School & CDL Center LLC:
Independence Driving School & CDL Center LLC is renowned for its exceptional driving instruction and customer-focused approach. Many of our students have passed their driving tests on the first attempt, thanks to the dedicated and knowledgeable instructors such as Jassmine Castro, Chris, and Victor.
Key strengths of our driving school include:
- Highly skilled and patient instructors who build confidence in nervous learners.
- An engaging and supportive learning environment, making lessons enjoyable.
- Tailored instruction to suit each student's needs, enhancing their driving skills significantly.
- Positive testimonials from satisfied clients, underscoring the effectiveness of our teaching methods.
- Convenient scheduling and excellent communication with our administration team.
While most reviews highlight the outstanding experiences, a few users felt that the number of lessons or session lengths did not meet their expectations. However, we strive to address all concerns directly and continually improve our services.
Overall, we invite you to experience the difference at Independence Driving School, where your path to becoming a confident, licensed driver begins with our dedicated team!
Independence Driving School & CDL Center LLC: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Thank you Independence driving school for sending Ms Jassmine Castro as my driving instructor! She is an excellent instructor, she gave me all the necessary information and instructions I needed to be a good driver and passed my road test on my very first try!
Fantastic experience: I would like to say thank you Independence Driving School for helping me meet this amazing life goal. A huge shout out to Christopher, thank you for being an amazing an instructor . This was such a great experience, if you are a nervous learner and looking for that " I got this" motivation, book a lesson with Christopher, he was patient and very helpful with giving that confidence you need to pass your test. I would highly recommend this school.
Fantastic experience: Jassmine Castro is a great instructor and Independent Driving School is fantastic! Our daughter felt confident in passing the driving test after receiving Jassmine’s instruction. Thanks so much!!!
Fantastic experience: I was a VERY nervous driver with little experience so I took the 15hr package. My tutor, Jassmine Castro, made it where 15 hours was overkill. Not only did she teach me how to drive safely but she also made driving fun. She is one of those people that I'll remember for the rest of my life because of how big of the positive impact she had to help me go through the next chapter of my life. Driving wherever I want feels so free I love it! Thank you Jazz, Victor, and Linda! - Vincent B.
Fantastic experience: My instructor was Jasmine and I will say that she gave me all the confidence I needed to pass my raid test would a million percent choose her for your instructor
Fantastic experience: Great experience over all. Thank you Linda, Victor, and Miguel. You guys set me up for success in attaining my Class A CDL.
Fantastic experience: I had a great time learning how to drive at independence driving school. They were very patient with me and they have very good instructor. Now I got my license.
Fantastic experience: From the moment I met Jassmine for my first driving lesson, she put me at ease. She took time to understand what I knew and what scared me about driving. I thought that driving for 2 hour per lesson would have been boring but boy did Jassmine prove me wrong. She created an ambiance in the car that made me so relaxed that the time went so quickly. I will say that Jassmine is amazing because not only did she improve my driving, but she taught me road safety. Every opportunity she got she told me what not to do and what the correct thing to do was. She corrected all my mistakes without me realizing that I was being corrected. On the day of my driving test I was in full panic mode once again Jassmine’s calm reassurance made me believe that I got it and guess what I got it. Yes, I passed my test and was told by the examiner actually said that I did amazing that is all thanks to you Jassmine. You did it with me and I can't thank you enough. Jassmine Castro you are AMAZING and an asset to your company. You are an amazing instructor, and I would highly recommend you.
Fantastic experience: I had Jassmine as my instructor. I couldn't have asked for a better pairing. She was instrumental in getting my driver's license last week. I had a hard time with nervousness and Jassmine navigated them expertly. She was clear with direction and gave me the trust I needed to get onto the road. I am so grateful for her persistence, skill, commitment and encouragement, not to mention her amazing sense of humor!
Fantastic experience: The whole team at IDS, Is the key to their HUGE success. They will hold your hand the whole time you’re there and give you their undivided Attention, Until you accomplish your goal. I did thanks to everyone at IDS.
Fantastic experience: Victor & vic both helped me out tremendously when it came to getting my CDL class A driving permit & license. They worked with me seamlessly to reach my goals in a very short amount of time. Very patient guys & ONE ON ONE training which I feel is very important when learning how to operate these types of vehicles. All I can say is everything was great & id recommend this driving school to anybody needing any type of license & guidance. Thank you to the both of you
Fantastic experience: Victor, Linda, and Suzanne are awesome. My great great niece had bad experiences at Snydersville DMV which made her very anxious. Victor took the time to explain the different sessions they had and then he also had a 3 way conversation with myself and Becca explaining everything thoroughly and recommending what session he thought would be most beneficial. He was very positive and made her feel very comfortable. We were kept informed through e- mails by Linda who was so kind. Suzanne the instructor was awesome and made her feel very comfortable before her test in Milford. Thank you all for everything you do. You made one young lady very happy. Would highly recommend to anyone!! Definitely would give you 20 stars if they had that many!!
Fantastic experience: Very great driving school and staff. The prices aren't too high either. Lastly, with Chris' help, I passed my driver's test first try. Very thankful!
Fantastic experience: I must say Victor was such a good guy. He did amazing job with my daughter. At the beginning she was scared but then Victor came and made her feel comfortable. I want to Thank you Victor from the bottom of my heart .. You were a life saver.. she is confident of herself and that's the most important thing to me . Again Thank you sooooo much .. Everyone trust Me if you need your child or for yourself. This independent driving school is 1000 percent amazing . No bad vibes. Always a warming sessions and they make sure the new drivers are comfortable and belive in them selfs .. Again THANK YOU VICTOR FOR KAYLA HAVING A AMAZING SESSIONS WITH YOU.. Oh I didn't tell you all. MY DAUGHTER PASSED HER DRIVING TEST WOOT WOOT.!!!! Officially liences..
Fantastic experience: My instructor was Chris! When i started i had no experience he has helped me and guided me through my driving experience with highway , main road and parking. He shows great dedication towards his students, built up my confidence to drive! I took my test today and passed! I would definitely recommend Chris to family and friends
Fantastic experience: Great experience and excellent driving instructors! Jassmine and Sue are wonderful. I got experience driving on main roads, back roads and the highway. With their help I passed my driving test on my first try! I would 100% recommend.
Fantastic experience: Independence Driving School has been so helpful in my experience of taking the road test! I recommend using there services to ace the road test with no problem!
Fantastic experience: jassmine is one of the best instructors to book at independence driving school she taught me so many different things and got me my license easily
Fantastic experience: I had my driving lessons with independence driving school and passed my road test. I’m very happya BIG thumbs up to jasmine my instructor she’s the best. 10/10
Fantastic experience: Loved my experience with this driving school. I had driving anxiety and struggled for a long time but Jassmine helped me so much! so patient and an amazing instructor. Today I passed my road test! This school is affordable and goes based off your schedule, I found it to be super helpful.
Fantastic experience: Shortly after receiving my permit, I visited Independence Driving School and inquired about pricing. I booked an appointment for lessons on the same day and was helped with getting a (hard-to-get) quick road test date. Victor followed the process through and constantly reassured me that I would be getting my license. I was a nervous driver (even though I have been driving for years) and they calmed me down. I would recommend any nervous/anxious learners to work with Independence. Today, I can say that I received my license and walked out to greet Victor who was waiting to congratulate me. If you are questioning if you should book lessons with them, it is worth every dollar. You will be learn a lifelong skill!
Fantastic experience: Everything in life consists of daily challenges. Some of these challenges are impossible to overcome without support and correct guidance. I needed guidance for my C qualification; and, being a newly arrived immigrant, everything seemed to be very difficult. However, we count Independence Driving School & CDL Center LLC of Stroudsburg. It was certainly one of the most assertive choices we made. In addition to excellent service, advisor Victor was highly punctual, professional and kind during driving classes. I was approved very positively and I owe him my gratitude. Congratulations to the Independence team!
Fantastic experience: Just passed and got my drivers license a week ago thanks to Jassmine ! She explains everything in detail and is very patient and made me feel super comfortable behind the wheel. Jassmine makes sure you get lots of practice before the Road test, also her teaching method on parallel made it a lot easier for me where this was where I had the most trouble before . I definitely recommend Jassmine for anyone who’s nervous about driving!
Fantastic experience: Omg los mejores me queme dos veces por no ir donde ellos y hacerlo solo y me queme haciendo examen practico y luego consegui el numero de esta escuela y me encanto fue todo muy rapido facil de aprender mi profesora jasminne castro fue la mejor me enseño y pase mi examen de una ves gracias son los mejores los mejores 100%
Fantastic experience: Victor and Chris are amazing. Victor the owner was so honest and transparent during the entire process. Chris was so patient with my son and made him very comfortable behind the wheel. I would recommend Independence Driving School to everyone.
Fantastic experience: I got a few classes back in 2021 to learn how to drive and victor was my instructor. He was and still is the best around! Their prices are very good and they have the nicest people
Fantastic experience: Chris was my sons instructor...I cannot tell you how much I am in awe of this man! My son is autistic. Has anxiety...and Chris...he was firm yet gentle with him and taught him to drive with confidence...the confidence he never had before. He was an excellent teacher...he wasa patient/kind/strict teacher and I will be forever grateful for his mentorship of my son. Thank you chris..that hardly seems enough...but...I can't recommend this driving school enough. Chris was a God send!!!
Fantastic experience: Our son just got his DL today!! We are so thankful for Victor and Christopher for their time and their guidance in making this happen. I sure couldn't teach him. Both were my son's instructors and he appreciated both of their advices. The communication with them was absolutely fantastic and they were always on time for the lessons. Highly recommend Independence Driving School!! God Bless Maria Ramos
Fantastic experience: I had my new york license and changed it to Pennsylvania to have a better career opportunity. I looked at many other cdl schools and none of them gave me the confidence I needed to accomplish my dreams. The Independence driving school provided me with all the confidence I need to pass my road test on my first try. Thank you to all the staff and instructors at the Independence driving school. I highly recommend the Independence driving school to anyone that is looking to get their CDL license.
Hi Dani, thank you for taking the time to write a review. We congratulate you on your achievement and wish you the best of luck in future endeavors. We know that you’re going to succeed in this new journey that you have chosen. Congratulations again, and have a great rest of your day. Good luck.
Fantastic experience: I definitely recommend this school they help me a lot with the driving lessons and was able to get my driving test done threw them. The driving instructor Jassmine was very kind and definitely helped me get out of my covert zone and she helped me out a lot on the day of the test, and I learned a lot from her.
Fantastic experience: I signed up for the 6-hour course and honestly, it was worth every penny! Chris was my instructor, and he made it absolute that I would ace my test on the first try. I took my last lesson yesterday, then followed up with the road test and undoubtedly I have aced the road test and am now a licensed driver! Thank you for everything! 5 Stars, without a second thought, highly recommended!!
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend this driving school. I went back and forth with myself about paying for lessons for my teen, since I was completely capable of teaching her myself. However, since I’d never taught anyone how to drive before I decided maybe it was a good idea. I am so happy I did. Jasmine was her instructor and she was amazing with her. She actually had her on the highway by her second lesson! I definitely wouldn’t have had the guts to do that with her. She seems to relate well teens, which made my daughter very comfortable. My daughter gained more and more confidence with each lesson. It was worth every penny!
Fantastic experience: Independence driving school is great , christ is my teacher he do his job excellent I use company vehicle for road test I pass my road test in fist try , office staff is also very kind & helpful
Fantastic experience: I did my parrel parking and driving test through this school. I was recommended by friend who had a great experience with them, and I can say they are fabulous. Thank you Victor and Jasmine for helping me to pass on my first try. Money well spent!
Fantastic experience: I paid for 6 hours of driving school after getting my permit and felt so much more confident, so I purchased the 2 hour practice and use of the company vehicle on the road test and passed first try! it was a breeze! Thank you Mr. Chris and Independence Driving School, the streets are now a little bit safer
Fantastic experience: I can’t put into words how thankful I am and how wonderful of an experience it was. I was an absolute worry wart, but with the careful instruction and kind words; I got it and got my license. I can’t be thankful enough to Víctor!!!!
Fantastic experience: Independence gave me the proper tools to succeed with my CDL Class A License. My instructor Tino was amazing and professional, patient while teaching me the skills needed to pass all the required skills to obtain my license. Victor is not only a great person, coach, mentor, friend, but now I could call him family. He really should consider being an inspirational speaker. One day in class, it was a little more challenging with the parallel parking and he lifted my spirit and padded my shoulder and told me you got this no worries. Independence has changed myself & my family’s life seeing that my wife was also a student and Victor, in my opinion, did the impossible by teaching her to drive, next is my daughter. That being said I highly recommend independence driving school not only are they pro’s but they treat you like family and that to me means everything. Thank You Independence for the wonderful experience.
Hello Edgar, Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your time at our school and that you found it to be a valuable experience. We want to congratulate you on your great achievement and wish you all the best in your future endeavors. We are honored to have played a part in your success, and we hope that our school will always be a part of your journey. Your feedback is greatly appreciated, and we value your input. We know that you have a bright future ahead of you, and we have no doubt that you will excel in anything that you set your mind to. Thank you again for choosing our school, and we look forward to seeing you on the road. Best of luck!
Fantastic experience: Merry Christmas to all! A huge shout out to Jassmine! She is a fantastic instructor. She helped me feel cool,calm and collected & now I can drive again with confidence! Great school & great people!
Fantastic experience: Extremadamente encantada con el servicio ofrecido , empezando por su asistente Linda quien te ofrece detalladamente los pasos para adquirir los servicios y respondernos a cualquier inquietud sobre el mismo, siempre amable y servicial , Y mi instructor Víctor al cual recomiendo con ojos cerrado te hace sentir seguro y confiado al momento de tus prácticas y llevándonos de su experiencia es garantizado pasar el examen , COMO YO.!
Hi Yelitza; thank you for taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure and delight to have you as a student in our school. You are a great driver, and we know you will exceed the expectations. You are unique and thank you for choosing Independence Driving School to help you obtain your driver's license. Best of luck in your future endeavors
Fantastic experience: I was so nervous and such a bad driver so I decided to take classes with this school and I got Christopher as my instructor literally the best he was so patient with me , he was very nice and held great conversation made me feel extremely comfortable after 3 lessons he took me to my test yesterday and I passed on my first try. He was just as excited as I was. Deff recommend this school and Chris as the instructor.
Fantastic experience: Hey future Truck drivers, this is the place for Men and Women to come and learn truck driving skills. I needed help alley dock and straight back, and finally I understood. The 1 to 1 student and instructor ration, helped out. If you want a better chance to pass your CDL and have a better understanding on how the tractor trailer operates go to Independence Driving School especially if you're anywhere in Bartonsville, Stroudsburg PA or surrounding areas. Location is convenient, instructors are experienced and knowledgeable. Linda the Office Manager is friendly and very helpful setting up appointments. Heads up! If you don't come here, eventually you will. So get it right the first time, skills and the understanding of the truck was very important to me. Good luck everybody! See you on the road.
Dear Rose, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It was an honor to have you as a student in our school, and we are confident that you will excel in your future endeavors. We also wanted to express our appreciation for your dedication, honesty, and knowledge as a driver. The industry needs more professionals like you who embody these qualities. Best regards,
Negative experience: Not impressed. It is not 6 1-hour sessions as I thought but 3 2-hour sessions. 2 hours of driving can be exhausting. How do they expect a teen to benefit from that? They never took my son on a highway and only did parallel parking because he asked. I specifically let them know in advance that he had some anxiety. My son said the teacher was not very helpful but just said what was the problem not how to do it better. I wouldn't waste my money again. Edit: First, thank you for violating his rights by publicizing his medical condition, i expect you to edit the comment to delete that. Second, I stated i would let you know how he felt after 6 hours but did not outright refuse 12 hours (which of course you will recommend as it makes you more money.) He said he did not feel like he was learning well from the instructor. Third, highway driving should have been covered specifically because of where I live (between 2 major highways). Finally, do you have a reason for 2 hour sessions which would be stressful to any new driver?
Hi Lori, Thank you for taking the time to write a review. When you first called our office, we suggested a 12-hour package to help your son overcome his anxiety and explained that it was an increment of two hours. During the lessons, we focused on building your son's confidence by starting with local neighborhood roads and gradually moving on to highways. We covered everything from maintaining proper speed to making left and right turns, positioning feet for pedals, following distance between vehicles, and parallel parking. We tried our best to cover all the necessary skills within the six-hour timeframe. However, we understand that a 12-hour package would be most beneficial, especially for students with anxiety. We do our best to accommodate parents' budgets and schedules. Please let us know if you have any further questions or concerns. Best regards, [Your Name]
Fantastic experience: Special shout out to Chris my driving instructor !! I have had driving lessons elsewhere in the past and had the worst experience and the most impatient instructor. So needless to say I was pretty nervous to have lessons again.I googled driving schools and because the reviews were so high I decided to give this place a shot.I am so happy we picked independence driving school. I am an anxious person and I need someone who is patient and can speak to me calmly. Immediately Chris was very polite and I was very comfortable. He was very encouraging and very knowledgeable. I had the 12 hour course and it was worth every penny. My driving has improved so much since the first lesson. I am now a licensed driver on my first attempt. Scheduling my lessons was also pretty easy even with how busy they can get they somehow make it work. So relieved to finally have my license I never imagined I would be a driver thank you Chris for the confidence on the road !!
Fantastic experience: Dedicated staff, who caters to student's needs, they also provide one on one training to focus more on the student's success. The CDL instructor is firm in her teachings and has the knowledge so students will actually learn what they need to pass their CDL examine, I would refer anyone who wants to get their CDL to this school.
Congratulations Sam on achieving your goal of obtaining your CDL! We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. It was a pleasure having you as a student, as you showed great aptitude for learning and proved to be an excellent driver. Your future looks bright and we are grateful to have met such a wonderful young man. Best wishes!
Fantastic experience: This is the best school to learn your pre trip and skills. It’s one on one training and the instructor Lauren is the best. She made me feel very comfortable and her formula to learn the skills are easy to understand and master. Victor, The owner of the school is the coolest guy you’ll ever meet. They’ll do everything in their power to help you pass.
Congratulations Brian on your successful day! We are very proud to have had you as a student and we know that you will make an excellent driver. Don't let anything stop you from achieving your goals and we look forward to seeing you out on the road. Best of luck and great job!
Fantastic experience: Huge shout out to Lauren and Victor for helping me get my Class A CDL license. They made me feel comfortable right away and Lauren is such a brilliant instructor. She notices what each individual student needs to work on and hammers it home to perfection. Thank you guys so much, I've already told my friends to get on this amazing career path. I'm very excited to continue putting that work in, and I'll never forget my experience. Love you guys.
Dear Justin, I wanted to take a moment to express my gratitude for the time you spent at our school. It was an absolute pleasure having you as a student, and I hope that you enjoyed your experience as much as we enjoyed having you around. As you embark on your next adventure, we wish you all the best in your future endeavors. You have a bright future ahead of you, and we know that you will continue to achieve great things in life. Congratulations on your success - it's truly well-deserved! Warm regards, Victor, Lauren
Fantastic experience: Thầy Victor tuyệt vời lắm mọi người ạ, nếu là người Việt Nam đang phân vân thì em chắc chắn đây là trường học tuyệt vời để mọi người đến, đảm bảo 100% ạ. Victor is the best best, I was scared and had anxiety with getting my license but they made me feel so comfortable behind the wheel , I passed my license and now I’m driving everywhere and feel great about it ! I cannot thank them enough for all their help . Thank you guys !!! You’re the best !!
Fantastic experience: I was teaching my daughter to drive, and while I consider myself a safe and good driver, I am not a professional, so we decided to hire Independence Driving School to provide my daughter with a few lessons. I am so happy that we made this decision. My daughter had Jassmine, and from the first moment we met, I knew she was in the best hands. Jassmine not only taught her all the things that I didn't or wouldn't have thought of, she gave her more confidence and assurance behind the wheel. She made her feel comfortable and taught her the necessary skills she needed to pass her drivers test on her first attempt! YAY! I was so happy with Jassmine and her teaching skills and warm personality, so much so, that when it's time for my younger daughter to learn to drive, I'm hoping Jassmine will still be teaching so I can enlist her skills again. We highly recommend not only Jassmine, but this school over all. Working with Linda to schedule appointments was also a smooth process. Linda is also an asset to this company as she is friendly and accommodating. Both ladies were wonderful to work with.
Fantastic experience: I got my license today and it’s all thanks to my instructor Jassmine! Jassmine made my overall driving experience and journey memorable, fun, and most of all safe. I was definitely anxious coming into it but she made sure to work at my pace while also pushing me out of my comfort zone a bit. She was always honest with me, hyped me up all the time, and was very personable. I was comfortable with her since day one because of her loving personality. She gave me very good and important tips to remember for the future and spiked a confidence in myself that I didn’t see happening in the beginning. I definitely recommend Jassmine! She’s the best. I’ll miss her jokes and being around her for sure. But I will always say she’s got you and genuinely cares about her students.
Fantastic experience: Independence Driving School has definitely helped shape me into becoming a better driver. My instructor, Jas, was AMAZING. Even though I booked just a few hours, we immediately connected together. She will make sure that you are comfortable in the car with her and she keeps it 100% real with you. If you have anxiety like I did when I first begun my lessons with her, don’t worry. She’ll make you forget about them all. She is also very patient and gives so many great pointers and tips to make you a better driver. I just passed my road test today, and it’s all thanks to her and the Independence Driving school!! You won’t regret learning from this school. Thank you Jasmine and Victor!!
Fantastic experience: My instructor was Jas and she was worth every cent. Because of her I was able to get my license seamlessly and I am very grateful. If you’re looking for the best driving school, this is worth your money.
Fantastic experience: I’m sure when you look at the prices you think of this is very expensive but it will be money well spent I got over my fear of driving. The staff was incredible. They are very patient. and I am now a licensed driver
Fantastic experience: I would recommend Jassmine Castro she is a great instructor with alot of patients. She makes you feel comfortable and answers any questions you may have with ease. Great personality and definitely a people person. I am glad to have her as my instructor.
Fantastic experience: Victor is the absolute best and everyone there , I was scared and had anxiety with getting my license but they made me feel so comfortable behind the wheel , I passed my license the first try and now I’m driving everywhere and feel great about it ! I cannot thank them enough for all their help . Thank you guys !!! You’re the best !!
Fantastic experience: My son was in this school and I can recommend this school. Excellent customer service, honesty in their evaluations, and a lot of professionalism on the part of the instructor and all the staff who work from the office by telephone. I give them 100 ⭐️. Special thanks to Mr. Christopher, my son's instructor. Blessings.
Fantastic experience: Best driving school in Monroe county! I sign up for driving course and they definitely delivered. I am now a certified driver! Thanks to the entire team at independence driving school! Kudos to you Chris!
Fantastic experience: Excellent communication and an amazing staff. The driving lessons I took at independence driving school prepared me for my road test and to drive comfortably. Victor and Chris were great instructors that kindly corrected my driving mistakes. Very thankful for this company and their services!
Fantastic experience: After many failed attempts at getting my license on my own, I decided to try this school. it's thanks to this school and my amazing driving instructor, Christopher Lopolito that I was able to get my license.
Fantastic experience: Victor was phenomenal! Never in a million years would I have thought I would have my drivers license. Victor has a great deal of patience and techniques to make sure you are successful. Without Victor my driving experience would have never happened. I’m truly grateful to have him in my life. Thank you Victor and Independence Driving School!
Thank you so much for the amazing review Indira. I am so happy you had a great experience.
Fantastic experience: My instructor Chris made sure i passed my test on the first try!
Fantastic experience: I would like to thank Chris a million times because I couldn't drive out of my driveway and never been behind a wheel. I was definitely scared but Chris helped me overcome that fear by being patient and going step by step with detailed information of handling a vehicle. Plus Victor of his encouraging words, "Thank you so much." I went for my road test, I was surely nervous but with the guidance of Chris, I passed on my first attempt. So I recommend Independence Driving School 1000%.
Fantastic experience: A good and professional driving school, my instructor, Christopher Lopolito, is competent Trainer and gave me detailed training, he patiently taught me everything when I didn't know much. From scheduling the sessions to communication, payments, everything has been made easy by the online system. Victor, Admin of this school has made things quick and simple for me. I have passed my road-test on one attempt today. :) I strongly recommend Independence Driving School for driving lessons.
Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Independence Driving School. My son took driving lessons with this school and passed his test on the first try. Special thank you to Instructor Chris for the amazing guidance!
Fantastic experience: I had a really positive experience with this driving school. Julie and Victor are totally amazing! They are patient and supportive and really know how to guide you in the right way with positive feedback and comprehensive tips! I would recommend them wholeheartedly!
Fantastic experience: I am so glad that Victor was able to get thru to my 17 year old son. He has EXCELLENT teaching skills and patience he assisted my son taking and passing his exam on the first time..he is caring and concerned in placing young, competent and knowledgeable students on the road..Highly recommended and very satisfied with this experience. I would recommended to others when they have teenagers. I know he did a Great job and was very professional…Thank you Victor and team Independence..Two thumbs up…
Barbara! Thank you for such an amazing review! It was honestly such a pleasure to have had the opportunity to teach such an amazing young man! Wish you guys all the best.
Fantastic experience: I had a good experience with this school, the techniques they used to teach me are really good, my instructor was Mr. Victor, an excellent person with an incredible ability to make you feel confident and sure of yourself. I would recommend this school with my eyes closed. They really are very good thank you very much independence driving school
Thank you so much Alison! Wish you all the best.
Fantastic experience: VICTOR WAS GREAT ANSWERING ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS AND WERONIKA OUTSTANDING INSTRUCTOR AND MY DAUGHTER PASS ON FIRST ATTEMPT AND WOULD RECOMMEND
Thank you Joe! Congratulations to your daughter for passing on the first attempt! Best of luck.
Fantastic experience: Fifteen years ago I was able to take driving classes with Independence Driving school and as an anxious driver I was well taken care of. I was able to take 4 classes and my road test without a hitch. My daughter 15 years exactly to the date took her road test and passed with the assistance of Independence driving school. I want to Thank Victor and Chris for all they did for my daughter. They were amazing once again. I would definitely recommend them. I will see you in a few years for my son.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Chris, he made me feel relaxed and he was very easy and fun to get along with! I’m glad to have met someone with a personality like his. His parallel parking trick made it so much easier and really helped, I passed my drivers test on the first try with his help. I’m so thankful that I had Chris as a driving instructor, he made driving lessons fun, stress free, and I always felt comfortable
Fantastic experience: chris really held it down for me, turned an anxiety inducing experience into a fun and positive one :)
Fantastic experience: Can’t say enough good things about my daughter’s instructor, Weronika. She was extremely patient, understanding and kind, and made my daughter feel comfortable even with her driving anxiety. Every lesson she gained more and more confidence on the road. Would 100% recommend this school and instructors.
Fantastic experience: Wonderful the teacher was great helpful and patient
Fantastic experience: My driving teacher was Julie & she was awesome! I am older than most just getting their license & she never once made me feel weird about it. She was always encouraging, attentive & kind & she made sure to help me achieve my goal of getting my lisence judt last week. Feels amazing! I definitely recommend this school.
Fantastic experience: Victor is AMAZZZING!! I took two lessons with him and passed my road test on the first try today! He’s very nice, funny, and a great teacher. I was super worried about parallel parking, but Victor made it so easy to learn. He also helped me fix some bad driving habits I had, and these fixes made driving much easier for me. I highly recommend Independence Driving School!! Thank you so much Victor for everything, it was a pleasure. I was lucky to have you as my instructor :)
Thank you so much for the amazing review! It was a pleasure having you as a student. Wish you all the best!
Fantastic experience: They are great very caring and kind. My teacher is the best
Fantastic experience: JULIE WAS AMAZING!!!! SHE WAS OVERLY PATIENT WITH MY SON WHO CAN BE VERY RIGID AT TIMES!!! BOOK WITH THEM YOU WON’T REGRET IT!!!
Fantastic experience: absolutely amazing, so so helpful and they helped me pass my test!!!
Fantastic experience: Chris and Victor were incredible driving instructors. They were understanding, patient, and kind with my son. Always kept me informed with his progress and had his lessons scheduled according to our availability. My son was nervous and had zero driving experience prior to Independence Driving School, but with these lessons he was able to pass his driving test on the first attempt. I highly recommend them to everyone! Thank you so much guys!
Thank you so much for the review! Best of luck with everything.
Fantastic experience: Chris is my driving instructor he made a driving lesson and a lot of patience and he teach me how to pass the parallel parking by wonderful technique and I passed thank you I have to recommend the Independence driving school.
Fantastic experience: I recommend this driving school for anyone new to driving. My instructor Chris was both knowledgable and patient with me and my older brother. We both passed in the same day.
Fantastic experience: I have to start out by saying before my teen even was of age to drive i would see the driving schools vehicle at his high school in Stroudsburg teaching other students how to park and I already knew that this would be the driving school to teach my son how to drive. I spike with Victor whom was extremely patient, very Informative and kind to speak with over the phone. And then he paired my son up with "JAG" a true Blessing. Jag was very patient, respectful, detailed oriented and caring. He communicated with me and my son very professionally and gave me great and honest insight on my sons progress, he motivated Javell every step of the way. I would highly recommend Jag. I will also be requesting him to be my daughters instructor as well.
Fantastic experience: I signed up for their 9-hour program, but soon after I realized I signed up with the wrong driving school. (There is another driving school by the same name in Monroe County NJ.) I gave them a call and explained the error to their answering service and was I given a call back the next day. I explained my situation to the man on the phone, Victor, and he was extremely helpful and understanding. I was given a full refund to my card after the weekend passed. While I did not attend the driving school, I applaud the business’s professionalism! I would naturally recommend this driving school as a result.
Thank you so much for the review. We strive for professionalism, and conduct our business in a very honest manner. Glad we were able to resolve the issue in a timely manner.
Fantastic experience: My driving intructor, Jake, made learning driving very easy and understandable for me. With his help I was able to pass my driving test effortlessly. I would recommend to anybody that is nervous about driving or is new and needs help. 10/10
Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience with Chris, he made me feel relaxed and he was very easy and fun to get along with!! I thought I would absolutely flunk the parallel parking part of the test but he made sure I had it completely down in my head with a very easy and memorable technique and I passed on the second try! I also met Victor the day of my second test and he was also wonderful and very good at calming you down, I was literally breathing so hard and could feel my heart beating out of my chest but he really calmed me down, Chris too! I am very thankful I had Chris as a driving instructor, he made driving lessons a lot more fun and stress free than they should be! I would recommend this school to anyone!! Thank you Chris and Victor!!!!
Fantastic experience: I'm incredibly grateful to Victor as my driving instructor. He was wonderful, patient, and kind. I had bad anxiety and zero driving experience prior to Independence Driving School but with these lessons I was able to pass my driving test on the first attempt. Thank you so much!!!
Fantastic experience: I was very pleased with my driving instructor , Jaj. Not only did he build my confidence , he made me a defensive driver, to always be aware and to always stay safe. Each lesson I felt progressively better than the last and , when it was time to take my test , I instantly knew that I had what it took. He helped me grow in aspects I wouldn’t ever think of , he has a great personality and such a pure heart. This was well worth the money spent. Would recommend him to everyone I know!
Fantastic experience: Jag was an amazing driving instructor. I’ve had driving experience in the past, however I came to Independence Driving School to fine tune my driving and become a better and more complete driver and Jag was a great help. I was especially scared of parallel parking and in just one lesson, I felt so much better with parallel parking. Thank you to Jag and Independence Driving School for helping me get my driver’s license and reach my full potential as a driver.
Fantastic experience: I did my two hours and road test and this was the best driving experience I had. I felt comfortable and would highly recommend it.
Thank you!
Fantastic experience: From the first lesson till my test day Chris was a topper. He was calm, instructions were easy to follow. His patience is incredible. He overloaded me with confidence and yess, there I got my license in one attempt. I would recommend anyone who wants his license asap, to contact this school. The people are amazing. Thank you Chris for helping me making it possible. 100 stars from me…
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Jag I passed my drivers test on the first try. Also he taught me a bunch of helpful tips
Positive experience: How do I get in touch with someone I call twice and emailed today . Closing time is at 9pm it is currently 1:18 I just have two questions
I’m sorry you had this experience. I do believe you must have dialed the wrong number. We have an answering service that runs 24/7. We never miss a call because of this. As far as the email is concerned, we also have someone checking emails periodically, and have not received any emails with any questions or a call back number today. Again, I apologize you had this experience, but I do believe you called the wrong driving school. You can reach us at (570)894-3676. Thank you very much. Have a great rest of your day!
Fantastic experience: My daughter just got her first driving lesson from Victor. My daughter has some anxiety and, is extremely cautious around new people. Victor assured me and my daughter that she would feel comfortable. My daughter felt extremely at ease. At the end of her "great" session, she was confident, she loves Victor!
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure having your daughter as a student, and such an honor to be able to work with her to ease some of her anxieties behind the wheel! I wish her the best of luck.
Fantastic experience: My instructor was Chris and I can't say enough good things about him and the way he teaches and guides you to drive. His method for parallel parking is a guaranteed way to pass that part of the driving test. I felt comfortable and my nervousness quickly went away with his calm demeanor. My last lesson we went over the test route over and over again. After 3 lessons I passed my driving test! Thank you so much Chris!!!
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Victor. Victor made my daughter feel comfortable and confident. He is professional and caring.
Fantastic experience: Victor is a pleasure to work with. Scheduling was so easy to set up. Chris did an absolutely WONDERFUL job working with my son on his parallel parking. Thank you both so much!!!
Fantastic experience: I was referred to Independent Driving School by a lady and her daughter who had taken driving lessons with them. My son is a 20 yr. old college student at ESU. He kept delaying getting his license due to Covid. He took the 9 hr. course, which included taking him to the DMV to take his driver's license test. I like the fact that they picked him up at the college right after his class, then took him for his 2-hr. lesson. Today he came home very happy after having passed the test. Victor took extra time with him today, went over the whole driving test, then drove him up to Milford to take the test. He then drove him back to my house in Bangor. How cool is that? The car they use is a Toyota Corolla with a backup camera, so it's an easy car to learn on. I highly recommend Independence Driving School. They are thorough and professional.
Thank you Jeanne for your honest review, and the honor to meet a wonderful young man who will succeed in all his endeavors. I wish your family the best of luck!
Fantastic experience: There aren’t enough good things I can say about this school. I failed my test two times prior to deciding that driving school was what I needed. Victor is the BEST! He was kind, attentive and gave me guidance when I got in my head and messed up. Not once was a made to feel bad or like I couldn’t do it during every lesson. I passed my test bc of him! I am so so thankful I purchased lessons. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Thank you Alise for the wonderful review! It was a pleasure having you as a student. Best of luck.
Fantastic experience: I get my independence at Independence driving school i am so grateful for Victor I was a nervous wreck scared n didn’t believe n my self and Victor took the time to see wat we could do to calm my nervous until we found the best way to get me on the road n driving he talk to me n work with me until I was ready n started to believe n my self he was honest with me n very understanding to my fears n help me change them this is one of the best driving school I ever been independence driving school will surely get u ur independence’s
Thank you so much! It was a pleasure teaching you! Enjoy your independence :)
Fantastic experience: An absolutely pleasure working with this company! Victory helped me every step of the way. A huge thank you to Erik the Instructor!! My baby passed with a perfect score!
Thank you so much Jazzmine! Wish you the best of luck.
Fantastic experience: I'm a person who suffers with generalized anxiety so doing a road test had my anxiety through the roof. When I tell you! They are so patient and professional, they give you the best advice and got me through parallel parking even when I made several mistakes they made sure I understood and I was able to get my license. This place is worth every dime you spend!
Thank you Jenerra! It was a pleasure teaching you. Best of luck!
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