Shemaly's Driving School

1551 Maple Ave, 07205, Hillside
Shemaly's Driving School
1551 Maple Ave
07205, Hillside
+1973-923-6127

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Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Shemaly's Driving School:

Shemaly's Driving School is renowned for its dedicated and knowledgeable instructors, particularly Mr. Shemaly, who is praised for being helpful, affordable, and patient. Many students have successfully passed their driving tests on the first attempt, thanks to his informative and supportive teaching style. Users highlight his ability to make the learning environment comfortable and effective, even for those who are anxious about driving.

Key strengths of Shemaly's Driving School include:

  • Excellent communication and reminders about lessons.
  • Clear, practical instructions and techniques that boost confidence.
  • Personalized attention that caters to individual learning needs.
  • High success rate among students, with many passing their driving tests on the first try.

However, some feedback indicates that there may be occasional issues with communication and timing, and some students have reported experiencing moments of impatience from the instructor. Despite these concerns, the majority of reviews reflect a positive overall experience, making Shemaly's Driving School a highly recommended choice for new drivers.

Shemaly's Driving School: Reviews

4.5/5 (111 Reviews)
Hannah Alexandre 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Mr.Shemaly is very helpful, affordable, and he’ll give you the best tips pass your test. Even if you’re very anxious , remember to trust in yourself and be open to following directions.

Moon Pie 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: I passed on my first try, thanks to him ✨

Bre Coleman 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Very great driving highly recommend

Armiya Daniels 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor was great very professional and informative I passed my test the first time

Rashaud Boyd 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing, lady that works is beyond understanding. Support local please

Florence Ray 1 year ago

Negative experience: Been trying to get in contact with him for months. I’ve even went to the address and there’s nothing there

Davinah McNeil 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve taken five classes with Mr.Shemaly on the fifth class I took my driving test and pass on the first try. I highly recommend this driving school if you want your license. THANK YOU Mr. Shemaly .

william 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very patient and made me comfortable driving.

Kareem Rhaburn 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Shemaly was very helpful in teaching how to parallel park, k turn, and reverse, im much more comfortable driving now and i passed my newark driving test so thank you!!!

Mrs. Love 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Very good instructor…my daughter passed her test today and he has been her instructor since day one! Thank you and I highly recommend this great guy!

Domonique Bradford 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: great instructor, very patient and helpful.

Dalisa Anthony 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Shemalys was EXCELLENT

Sincere Lee 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Took my first class today & let me tell you by far the best experience I’ve ever had learning to drive. He was affordable, patient , he had humor. He didn’t feed into my anxiety & made sure I was comfortable. When I made a mistake or didn’t follow a directive to a tee he didn’t scold me or anything 10/10 all around experience. I’ll be seeing him again in a week! BOOM BOOM!

Vee Roberts 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mr. Shemaly is an excellent trainer. I took a lesson an hour before my road test and I passed with flying colors! If your not confident in your parallel parking call Mr.Shemaly he would definitely get u right!

amirah stewart 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Lessons were great helped me get over my fear and pass my test on the first drive. 10/10 highly recommend!!

Carlos Castro 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: As a new driver that just got the Driver license thanks to Shemaly’s Driving School, I highly recommend him to new drivers trying to get their license, in less than an hour he taught me all his techniques especially on the parallel parking that help me pass the road test the same day..

Maria Stewart 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great Teacher- passed the road test on the first try. Would recommend to others

Mya Jackson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Shemaly taught me better than the other two driving schools I went to and he has a great since of humor, I passed with him and we only did two hours!! I definitely recommend it’s worth it and the price is reasonable.

Bena Peterson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Perfect. He taught me and my two children. Very nice and professional.

Tsahi Annan-Hinton 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: He was an excellent instructor. I passed my driving test today because of him.

Kizzie Gibb 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Mrs Shemaly it’s very profesional patient my experience with this school exceed my expectations. I higher him 2 days prior to my road test he teach me very well because I cannot believeI pass !!!!! I’m extremely satisfied with his device

Keri Siaw 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: He is a really good teacher he helped me pass my test he is really a calm and always have time to repeat what he said

MOHAMED 2 years ago

Negative experience: I failed to pass the road test because the rear windshield of the school's car and the driver seat was not comfortable and in low position which affects your driving view sight. I Don't recommend this School at all

Nickara Young-Campbell 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mr. Shemaly is very patient with his students and he makes sure that you understand what he’s telling you. He’s one of best.

Chris henao 2 years ago

Negative experience: very rude, very bad class, even if you are new to driving he will treat you badly if you do something wrong.

Jeanette Vasquez 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor , passed my road test all thanks to him , he definitely is calm and gives clear instructions, he taught me all of my knowledge, he is someone you can depend on to come pick you up , and drop off . For a 1st time learner he definitely showed me the wheel when I knew nothing ! Thank you and I would recommend to ANYONE who is searching

Sa'Jadah Sharif 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great teacher, I passed on my first try and would definitely recommend him to anyone who wants to learn how to drive

Skylin Williams 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best driving instructor there is! Calm, friendly and helpful. Thank you so much.

Shaniyah Taylor 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: He is a great instructor, kinda strict but he will get the job done for you. I recommend him.

She Is Chosen 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Shemaly driving school is the best hands down! I started off not knowing a thing about being behind the wheel, he taught me the skill needed to drive and be safe while on the road. I also passed my road test one the first try.. if you’re looking for a Driving School please don’t hesitate and make an appointment you won’t be disappointed! Thank you shemaly driving school ☺️

Nani 2 years ago

Positive experience: I really appreciate him because I passed my test but I think he has some work to do as a teacher. Yes you will learn to drive but he can be very rude sometimes and as a new driver you need someone who is patient not someone who shoots you down every time you make a mistake. I don’t think he realizes what it’s like to be a new driver because he expects you to know everything already. Overall he’s not the worseee he has some nice moments and I did pass thanks to him!

andrew boyce 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great teacher, very attentive to details. Won’t let me you make a mistake but that’s a good thing. Had me fully prepared for the test and I can honestly say I wouldn’t have passed without him

Sietta Knight 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Shemaly has great techniques and gems that will last you for a lifetime. I am able to confidently say that I passed my driving test because of his guidance, 10/10 recommend.

Maurice Bowman 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome Instructor…no complaints very professional and thorough critiques!!!!

Shekqueena Tejan_Kanu 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Pass my road test today, he is the good instructor. Thanks shemaly’s driving school.

John Santos 3 years ago

Negative experience: The instructor is very rude, impatient and does not understand to be in the shoes of a new driver. Only cares about the money. I did not pick up any new knowledge about driving instead the instructor made me feel bad about myself. I don’t suggest this instructor for anyone

Sharonda Q Berfet 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: He was my driving instructor

Coolguy2013 3 years ago

Negative experience: I called to make a appointment for Wednesday at 1:00pm to practice driving. I called to confirm my appointment and he said I didn’t have a appointment and was being completely rude and when I tried to call back to just schedule a appointment he didn’t want to pick up. Worst place ever

Bryan Gilling 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Shemaly for his good instructions I just pass my road test. With only a few lessons.

Erika Perry 3 years ago

Positive experience: If you’re a new or nervous driver, I don’t recommend. Seriously

Shaniyah Thompson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Shemaly has been absolutely amazing. I had a total 4 lessons with him. He is very patient and demonstrates to you how you can improve your technique. I passed my road test on my first time!!!!!!!!

Kourtney B 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Beat driving instructor! He mad parallel parking so easy! Thank you again Shemaly

Salmah Ahmed 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The instructor is very detail-oriented, but once you adapt, you’ll learn. Just passed my test today.

Stephanie Hernandez 3 years ago

Negative experience: I had a last minute appointment and I call him telling him can we reschedule and he said no because I could’ve called him last night and if I did it today I’ll do it again. Like what ? now I have no one to take me to the rode test. Or give me classes because other schools are full. On top of that the man was unprofessional and rude. He kept yelling at me and grabbing my hands when I was driving. This is ridiculous. The school probably isn’t that bad but that man shouldn’t be teaching anybody how to drive because the first thing you need to have is patience if your going to TEACH. And reading other peoples review I’m pretty sure we’re all talking about the same person.

Kiniya Martin 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: One of the best drivers ever ! I passed my test today with only two classes with him.. He’s very patient.. price is worth it 100%

china W 3 years ago

Negative experience: Not very happy with school instructor was a bit rude when I couldn’t hand over hand steer/turn it was very unsettling I ended up on the wrong side of the road watching the steering wheel so I wouldn’t get it wrong again.made me drive to the car wash and had the attendant a tip not very professional for the remainder of the lesson he was on the phone. I am very serious about driving but this was a waste of an hour and 50.00 I just got out of being a nervous driver and this surely put me back in .DO BETTER

Shamikah Mason 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter didn't kno how to parallel park and he also help with everything else she needed help with A hour b4 her road test And She Passed hands down..

Jah_to Global 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very good instructor, took a two hour lesson and aced my driver test two days later,very simple and easy instructions and easy tips, i suggest him to anyone

Obinna Nwaokoro 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: he made it very easy for me to pass my road test and i’m pleased by the experience

Daniyah Daniel 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just took my driving test today and I passed. I give all credit to Shemaly’s driving school. Two days ago I started my lessons and I passed so I would definitely recommend this school for new learners. My sister took her lessons here as well and she is an amazing driver so I definitely recommend!!

Rogie Figaro 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Shemaly! I couldn't be more happy with the results... You've helped my oldest son pass his driving test last May. And now my youngest son. I greatly recommend Shemaly's driving school.

Immortal Stark 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Shemaly easily helped get me prepared for the road test. His tips are invaluable and he gets you comfortable driving the car which helps loads when it comes to finally taking the test! If you’re not confident in your parallel parking, hit up Shemaly and he will get you right. 5 stars out of 5!

Mylifeashalimah 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great teacher! He taught me everything I needed to know within 3 driver’s lessons. Very clam and amazing teacher. I passed my road test on the first try!

K's New Way 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: He is very professional and nice! I used him 8 years ago and I’ll never forget how he thankfully pushed me past my comfort zone onto the parkway and route 22! He is the reason why I am a good driver, and I feel comfortable enough to drive anywhere. Including NYC lol! The day of my driving exam, he came to pick me up 2 hours early and practiced my parallel parking. I am happy to say that I feel comfortable parallel parking on the right and left side. I thank God he was recommended to me. Good luck & relax the day of your exam and you’ll be fine! I passed on my first try!

Manny 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: His instructions were easy to understand. Made driving fun.

amber hilliard 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had the best experience he helped me break old bad habits, very patient, and he uses methods that actually help and stick with you , makes you feel comfortable with driving ! I would recommend this school to anyone !!!

Nahzyiah Williams 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor! I drove with him and passed my road test with great knowledge of the road!

Debra Deas 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Good instructor

Zay J 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Felt safe, comfortable and I passed my test the first time.

Shane Wills 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I never drove before meeting Mr. Shemaly and I passed my first test Today... He takes his job serious and is invested in you passing and not wasting your money....

Sura Hargrove 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I used Shemaly's back in 1986 when I was learning how to drive and passed with flying colors. I liked their service so much that early 2000's I hired their services to teach my older daughter how to drive and she also passed with flying colors. My youngest daughter will be going for her drivers test in Feb and of course we will be using Shemaly's services again. You won't be disappointed.

Brittany Minitee 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent driving instructor!!

New in Christ 5 years ago

Negative experience: Lol I havent even been here before but everytime I call no answer...then the website link is a pharmacy? Like huh lol people keep referring me here but how can I use yall as my service if its so hard to contact u?

Amoy Edgar 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Really good instructor and he knows what he is doing. Very helpful tips to help you parallel park. Passed my driving test thanks to Mr Shemaly.

Jada Woodard 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: really nice guy , very funny & patient & not to expensive !!! First time drivers I recommend !!

Sharease Hiers 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Abosolutely love him!!! I only practice 2 times and passed..I highly recommend him!!

hblaxan 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: This was the best teacher ever I was confident takin this test I just passed without a second thought of failing because the lesson was so well explained ! Review aren’t even something I do lol but this man right here deserves it 100 percent . Thank you so much man!! Don’t Hesitate to call , I promise you the money is worth it . Thanks again man

Rekia Roots Odutola 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I used him for my road test and passed in flying colors! I couldn't even believe that I passed, he's a funny and patient man which is what any student needs. I had zero experience before I registered and I passed, I would definitely recommend him! I would also suggest that you take notes when he's teaching, it helped me to revise, thanks!

xXELxN3N0Xx 01 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Did an excellent work teaching the basic and show you how to prepare before the road test

Aisha Thomas 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mr. Shamaley’s driving school is affordable and worth every penny. I high recommend. This school not only teaches you the skills to pass the road test, but how to be an amazing, and safe, driver for your life.

kasandra sylvester 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is an excellent tutor... I passed my road test on my first try with only 3 hours of coaching and instructions and recommendation from a co worker.I highly recommend SHEMALY’S DRIVING SCHOOL.

janiyah dorrah 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: He is extremely good highly recommended! The very best ! he helped me pass my road rest on the first try with only a couple of lessons. VERY NICE , Very COMFORTABLE BEING AROUND HIM . Wish I can put 1000 stars seriously coming from a very nervous person he is awesome he pay good attention to what u need help on & also lets u kno when ur doing good . That made me feel really good .

Oneil Gooden 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended!

Maya Woolridge 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Shemaly is an excellent driving instructor with unmatched knowledge of the road and how to interact with it. After a series of driving lessons, I have become increasingly comfortable with the road and navigating it. Shemaly’s calm demeanor allows for students to be at ease at the wheel, which is essential to driving safely. You will thoroughly practice what needs to be accomplished for the driving test and I can attest to this because I passed on the first try! He’s also very patient and helps you really work through what’s tripping you up. I highly recommend this driving school, coming from a nervous driver to a much more confident, knowledgeable one.

SRTSONI 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent teacher worth every penny.

Marjie Spearman 6 years ago

Negative experience: HORRIBLE!!! Don't waste your money... I paid $300 for the student package, which included three 2 hour driving lessons. After the lessons, my daughter failed her road test because her instructor did not teach her how to parallel park or show her the actual DMV course she would drive... The person that failed her was even surprised to hear that she had 6 lessons with Shemaly and couldn't parallel park. Her instructor, who I believe was Joseph also forgot that he scheduled her for the road test, this was after speaking with him multiple times - and he was the one that assisted us with scheduling the date via the DMV. At the last minute she had to be scheduled with another school/instructor that he had to call to fill in for him. After giving him a piece of my mind, I clearly advised him that I would never refer him to ANYONE!!! A Horrible Experience!!!

Anthonia Houndode 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: He was an amazing instructor; very patient and corrected your mistakes politely. I practiced with him and I passed my road test on the first try. I truly recommend to every and anybody.

Bianca Bristol 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My road test was Today and I passed!!!! Thanks to Shemaly Driving school!

Ash Onwuzuruike 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: A wonderful and insightful driving instructor! Because of him, I passed my road test on my first try!

Xianna Colon 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent teacher, haven’t been on the road much but after 5 lessons with him I passed my driving test

D******* D******* 6 years ago

Negative experience: Called multiple times but no call back. No email address on website. No contact form on website to get a response. No messaging on their facebook page.

Lauren Hill 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: He is an awesome driving school teacher! I failed my road test 2 times and that's when I went to him. After a few sessions he helped me get my technique down. He shows you pictures of street landmarks so you know where to turn. By the third time, I passed! I highly recommend!

Derrick 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great, great driving school. Very helpful and easy to learn. Highly recommended

Blended Family 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great driving school, Passed on 1st try

Makeda Bozeman 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Mr.Shemaly was amazing! Was patient and extremely knowledgeable! I passed my test the first time! If you want to learn how to drive call him!

Taliyah Jamison 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: After only a few lessons I was parking perfectly. I took my test 4 days after and passed. He was very helpful & taught me a lot of techniques to make it easier. Thank you so much. I HIGHLY recommend this school.

Monique Powell 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I did my driving test today and I just passed also thanks to Shemayl I learn how to parallel park the same day and I aced it .. goodluck guys

Sharonda Byrd 7 years ago

Negative experience: I just want to start by saying that he is very impatient so there for if you are a new driver I would not recommend him, he screams at his students when they do something wrong. I have took lessons other places & I was taught the improper way to turn so hand over hand steering was completely new to me. So while he was trying to teach me hand over hand turning he screamed at me for not turning where the curb is. Another thing, a car was doubled parked I was waiting for the other cars on the other side of the rode to pass so I could pass the double parked car as soon as I turned the wheel to pass the car he screamed at me so loud and made me very nervous to the point that I wanted to walk home, he said that I didn’t turn the wheel and I was going to hit the doubled parked car but he wasn’t paying attention in the first place because he was look down at his phone. But I did indeed turn the wheel correctly, I wasn’t going to hit the car. But long story short if you suck at driving or if you are a brand new driver or even if you get nervous behind the wheel a lot DO NOT TAKE LESSONS WITH SHEMALY!

nathaniel israel 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best driving school ever! Got my license first time out because of their skills.

Yahia Elmonier 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Shemali is very nice and patient , he teach very well , i advice anyone want to have a license to go to him

Sujay Patel 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would like to thank Mr. Shemaly for being patient with me. I thank him for teaching me tricks for the road test as well!

Alicia Moore 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I just passed my road test on my Birthday!! I want to thank Mr.Shemaly for his good instruction and his patience with me.

Nakia Green 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent choice in a driving instructor

Mami Soso40 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I personally had a great experience! Mr. Shemaly accommodated me on such short notice and, was extremely professional as well. I was really nervous and, Mr. Shemaly was on point with his constructive criticism that I didn't mind because, I passed the first time. I thought that I needed just the car but turned out that, I needed the advice! My advice is, don't let what he says get to you in a bad way. Let what he says motivate you and, if you're really determined about your license, strickly focus on the driving and the points and, Relax. I took my test in Rahway. I hope that whomever is reading this passes with flying colors! #SafeDriving

destini mayes 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you, Shamaly!! I wouldn’t have passed without your lessons.

Kobi Price 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I love the quick easy method of parallel parking and k turn

Tala Shatila 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had such a good experience. The instructor is so patient and knowledgeable. He has photos that work great as visual support during training. He gives out such positive vibes before the test. Definetly consider this school when applying for a road test!

tynazsha boston 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: SUCH A GOOD DRIVING INSTRUCTOR! IT ONLY TOOK ME 4 lessons to pass my road test. He was always on time and he was consistent with everything he taught me

Marquis Jackson 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: He is a great driving teacher

Andaiye Hall 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: The other schools I called before never showed up. He did so that's an A++. PROS: Calls to remind you about your lesson. Let's you know if he's running late. He knows his driving stuff. He's been doing this for a longggg time. (also shows you little tips and tricks) CONS: He is occasionally sarcastic. (Most times I personally found what he said funny. Other times his remarks made me really consider why I was making the same mistakes over and over again.) He may come off impatient at times because he is a perfectionist. (but that really isn't a bad thing) Passed the road test on the first try. :)

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