
Alpha Driving School

Information about Alpha Driving School
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 9h-18h
- tuesday: 9h-18h
- wednesday: 9h-18h
- thursday: 9h-18h
- friday: 9h-18h
- saturday: 10h-13h
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Alpha Driving School:
Alpha Driving School is widely recognized as one of the best driving schools in NYC, praised for its patient and dedicated instructors who work tirelessly to ensure students succeed. Former students consistently highlight the exceptional service and friendly atmosphere of the school. Many have successfully passed their road tests on the first attempt, thanks to the individualized attention and tailored teaching methods provided by instructors like Joe, Patricia, and Maria.
Users have particularly appreciated how accommodating the staff is when it comes to scheduling lessons and how they manage the overall process, including appointments and paperwork. Many testimonials speak of the school's commitment to student success, with instructors providing not just driving lessons, but also crucial exam preparation, making students feel confident and ready.
On the downside, a few reviews have mentioned incidents of miscommunication regarding lesson times and scheduling. There are sporadic accounts of dissatisfaction regarding interactions with specific staff members, which may impact some students' experiences.
Overall, Alpha Driving School stands out for its excellent instructors, supportive environment, and commitment to helping students achieve their driving goals. It is highly recommended for anyone looking to learn how to drive in New York City!
Alpha Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: tony was the one helping me very nice guy and was easy going thank you
Fantastic experience: Abu and Vik were extremely polite and kind to me. I would definitely recommend taking classes with Vik—he was the calm I needed on my road test day. We reached Staten Island in just 10 minutes. You can take the R train from Atlantic Barclays Center and get off one block from the school. Regardless of my results, I would still highly recommend them.
It was awesome meeting you. Thank you for the kind words.
Fantastic experience: This is the best school to learn to drive.!! Everyone is patient, kind and really work with you to help you learn to be the best driver. I highly recommend Alpha driving school to everyone.
Thank you so much Mary and congratulations on your license. Next up is your brother!
Fantastic experience: Joe was my teacher. He was a great teacher and was patient with me. And i passed the road test on my first try. I owe it all to him.
It was a pleasure working with you- Joe
Negative experience: No me gusta para nada son orribre me dieron 36 clases y todavía no puedo salir para la calle ellos nada más habrá mal de otro escuela forzando a todos
We have no record of you even being here or taking said classes.
Negative experience: You're just giving people jobs you've taken 20 classes and you can't give an average, your grades are too low to teach people, okay bro
We also have no record of you. If you have proof that you took 20 classes here please show us
Fantastic experience: Excellent Driving Instructor - Joe. The best. I just passed my test today. I can’t thank enough to the service and the overall staff, everyone is very welcoming and respectful people. The best money I’ve ever payed for truthful driving classes. I recommend this place 100%.
It was a pleasure helping you and your sister.
Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved my experience here!! Front desk Farrah is the best. All of the staff very nice. I recommend taking Malik and Vick. Thanks to the help of both of them I passed my driving test today!!
It was a pleasure helping you and your sister. Congratulations to you both!
Fantastic experience: I just passed my road test today.i had a very nice experience with this driving school, they are very n8ce people. Thank you every one for being nice and helpful. Special thanks to Malika ,she was my instructor mist of time ,she is very patient and cares about her students , I was insist to have her every lesson, until she had her break and I was in need to have more classes. I started with Patricia, she is a very nice person and teaching very good . Thank you everyone for helping me to pass my test from the first time.
We are very happy for you Aml. Where is our koshari?
Fantastic experience: The best driving school ever. Had the 5 hour class very informative and easy. The driving lessons were amazing. I didn’t knew anything about the parallel parking and the 3 pointer. Patricia my amazing driving teacher taught me everything in like 20 mins. And i did every thing good cause of her. Passed my test in first try. And another amazing thing they managed my documents themselves so i had nothing on my plate. They did all of the things for me like making appointment with dmv. Managing my documents. Reminding me of the dates.Gotta say the best and amazing people. All credit to Patricia and Farah, wouldn’t have done it without u guys.
Fantastic experience: Trust me when I tell you this is the best driving school ever! Everyone is nice and supportive in this driving school, from the owner to the instructors and everyone in the office.They treat you with a lot of respect and kindness. I came here after not having a good experience with a previous driving school. Shoutout to Joe, the best instructor ever!! He taught me all the important things that I needed to know to not only pass my test but also be a competent and safe driver. Thank you Joe for all the dedication and motivation you put into your teaching. Thank you so much Alpha Driving School for providing top-notch service to your students!
Fantastic experience: They treat me very well, wonderful service She made me feel very confident for the driving test
Fantastic experience: Great place , best price and amazing people. Honest and reliable , they know what they are doing. I highly recommend! Everyone here is super nice , I was able to finally pass my road test after switching to this school! Thank you Patricia and thank you Alpha Driving school :)
Fantastic experience: Replying to: Mohamed Elmoustapha. It is extremely unfortunate that you had a “bad” experience as you say. While, student at Alpha have nothing but positive reviews and positive road test exams and experiences. It’s obviously that YOU are the problem. Abu Shadi has been in business for over 30 years and is nothing but understanding and patient with both his customer and workers. He is professional and knows how to run his business. I hope you find the help you need cause you clearly are unteachable. Have a nice day!
Fantastic experience: Great place, easily accommodates to your needs and schedule, and thanks to instructor Joe (the GOAT!) I passed my test on the first try.
Negative experience: I really wish you wouldn’t double park your cars on 3rd Ave. It creates an extremely dangerous situation for bikers. You would think a driving school would lead by example.
Fantastic experience: Thanks to Joe, I took a lesson from him today and he took me to the Road test. Joe is a very experienced, sincere teacher, he gave me some useful tips that helped me pass the test. I recommend him.
Fantastic experience: I totally recommend this school, they are super-professional. My instructor is Joseph and he is great. I make sure to get most if not all my classes with him. He is very alert, identifies what we need to work on and just let me keep practicing. I would definitely recommend him as a seasoned instructor to any one especially beginners
Negative experience: You’ll see their attitude after they took your money , I came to school they took me to the test without training, and they came me wrong time of time the let me know the night before the test that my test has different time , when I called them after the test the guys says I have no time for you I’m busy with other people wait a call from us , but before I pay was different as much as they had the money
Fantastic experience: It’s a no nonsense driving school with fair pricing. My instructor Joseph was especially great! Passed the test on the first try.
Fantastic experience: Buenas tardes selos recomiendo grasias ala señora maría pase mi esamen munchas grasias
Negative experience: Terrible detailed Experience at Alpha Driving School in Brooklyn I had an appalling experience with Alpha Driving School located at 8509 3rd Ave, Brooklyn. Initially, they were friendly when I wasn’t registered and hadn’t paid yet. However, once I paid, the service took a nosedive. During the first lesson, they were late by 20 minutes, which was frustrating but tolerable. The second lesson was even worse – I was forced to wait for over an hour without any explanation. Things went from bad to worse when I had to cancel my third lesson due to a prior commitment. Not only did they fail to inform me upfront, but they also demanded an additional $20 on top of the $45 I had already paid. The following lessons were equally disappointing, with wait times stretching up to 60 minutes each. The climax of my frustration came on the day of my exam. Despite being told to arrive at 1 pm a week in advance, they suddenly changed the time to 12 pm. Despite arriving promptly, I was left waiting until 2 pm, causing unnecessary stress and confusion. When I raised my concerns, the staff showed blatant disregard and rudeness, with one individual even stating they “didn’t give a damn.” In summary, avoid Alpha Driving School at all costs. They will waste your time, energy, and money. The young girl at the front desk and the older staff members are equally rude and unprofessional. Save yourself the hassle and find a reputable driving school elsewhere.
Fantastic experience: Alpha Driving School offers great service.The staff are very helpful and friendly.A special Thank you to Patricia my instructor.I highly recommend this Place.
Fantastic experience: I loveeeeee them! They're the best!
Fantastic experience: Great Driving School, with amazing Instructors. They are super patient, professional, with a big desire to learn and motivate their students every day. I got perfect score, thanks to Patricia,Joseph, John,Vic. All, thank you for your dedication and support. Students are lucky to learn from instructors like you.
Fantastic experience: Can’t recommend this school enough! Thanks to all the people who work there especially my instructor Vic! I had a package of 10 lessons, never drove a car before and I passed my road test on my first try! Thank you!!!
Fantastic experience: Excellent
Fantastic experience: At first I was nervous and making a few errors but with the help of instructors Joseph an john I passed my road test. I would recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn how to drive plus Patricia was a big help as well letting me know not to be nervous the day when it was the road test day. P.s.ask for Joseph or John or Patricia as your instructor you will pass the road test with them teaching you.
Fantastic experience: Son muy profesionales y Los instructores muy pascientes y Dan seguridad. Felicidades a todo el personal Gracias a mi instructor Vic
Fantastic experience: Best Driving School. I normally don't write reviews. Exceptional instructors, very cooperative family like environment. 3 Cheers to John, Oleg, Maria, Patricia. Excellent training. I got perfect score. Thank you so much
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with one of the best driving schools in Bayridge. The staffs were very supportive throughout the process, and I want to give a special mention to my instructor, Vikram. He was incredibly helpful, patient, and encouraging while giving instructions. I appreciate his gentle approach, which made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. Thank you so much for everything!
Fantastic experience: Honestly the school is very excellent and the official of the company Abu Shadi is a very very kind and respectable person and high morals and I had done several tests in the street but failed but after choosing the school she trained me driving instructor Patricia very very much her training is excellent and a respectable person and a very classy style in training and dealing I succeeded immediately I recommend you very much to this school and I will advise my friends to choose Abu Shadi school
Fantastic experience: decent price also i passed my test just after 7 lessons
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended school, I passed my route test in the 1st try (I had 0 experience driving before) all the instructors are great.. also they have good prices
Fantastic experience: Actually the best school ever they care about every details and I just took 2 classes first one with man I don’t know his name he is very professional and second one with amazing girl Maria she is more than professional thxxxxxxxxx a lot alpha it’s not first school so I felt different this best school ever I need give them more than 5 stars
Negative experience: They are so brazen and rude. Especially the old man . لا انصح بالتعامل معاهم منتهى قلة الأدب وقلة الذوق .وخصوصا الرجل العجوز لا يعرف معنى الاحترام تماما
Fantastic experience: Nice good people , amazing driving school.patricia and Maria so much pretty with all I advice you friends to go at this school Respect and appreciation at all my heart Thank you sister's so much
Fantastic experience: Paty there is the best She is so patient and professional I recommend her ❤❤❤❤❤
Fantastic experience: Very professional courteous always on time they provide new hondas a nice experience
Positive experience: Alpha Driving School, NJ is a great place to learn driving and the instructor Sid is very sincere, dedicated, organized and very punctual. Both our children learnt driving here and I would definitely recommend anyone who wants to learn driving to consider this school. Thank you Sid for all your efforts.
Fantastic experience: Great prices, friendly staff, and Oleg & Vic were such great instructors. Passed my road test on the first try.
Positive experience: I'm upset with the quality service I have received from one of the trainers, I had a highway lesson, and I wish I didn't get a trainer to teach me, since Highway lessons are important for drivers, I think his name was gabi
Positive experience: My friend went there for 5 hr course and she liked it
Fantastic experience: Passed the road test easily because of Alpha. Flexible lesson scheduling and great instructors. Thanks Vik and everyone else!
Negative experience: Paid a package of driving classes for my mother. I have told them when we personally went in to pay for a package my mother has never drove before and of course it was fine for the boss and the receptionist at the place. The problem here is with the driving instructors. Absolutely one of the worse driving instructors and a horrible experience. My mother had different instructors each time. One female instructor was constantly on her phone and kept saying how tired she was. A male driving instructor LAUGHED and told my mother driving wasn’t her thing and recommended she should learn to ride a bike first (EXTREMELY UNPROFESSIONAL!!!) & last but not least there was another male instructor who showed his frustration in teaching my mother. These driving instructors do not know how to be professional and encouraging at all especially for people who have never drove a car before. I truly hope this doesn’t happen to anyone. It’s a shame this driving school has instructors that just discourages you from wanting to learn how to drive.
Fantastic experience: This driving school is amazing. I joined a course for my driving test day , all the trainers are nice and well experienced. On the test day a lady trainer took me. (Her name was Barisha , I guess) she’s such a nice helping person. I highly recommend this school.
Negative experience: Unfortunately I have to leave a poor review for this school, not because of the quality of teaching, but unprofessionalism on the staffs part. For 4 weeks I have been trying to get a lesson with this school, I even paid ahead of time to make sure I get a slot. All 4 times they cancelled my lesson. They even went as far as to say that I myself canceled the lesson, which I did not.. Then the receptionist calls me and apologizes, stating that they kept mistaking me for another Danny they have on file, and cancelled both our lessons essentially. The receptionist then says the next lesson scheduled would be on them the following week, which I thought was fair after being cancelled on 4 weeks in a row. Upon arival for my lesson today, the owner (a much older gentleman who is usually very kind), was overwhelmingly aggressive, stating that I was lying about the whole situation and demanding that I pay for the free lesson they previously promised as an apology for canceling on me so many time’s. He even went as far as to say that I came and took the lesson, and that he just saw me last week, when I hadn’t been in the Brooklyn area for almost a year up until that point.. Clearly he had me mistaken for someone else, and it’s sad because I really enjoyed their lessons and supported their business, but the owners aggressiveness and sheer unprofessionalism has cost him a customer. I would not recommend this school to anyone that is looking for a outlet professional experience through and through.
Fantastic experience: My son who is an active United States Marine was home for short visit and wanted to take some driving lessons and his road test. Considering his short stay and it being last minute his gf and I called several driving schools and only Alpha was able to accommodate him. They were able to book lessons and his road test all before he had to head back to CA. In the end he was a very confident driver and passed his road test. His instructor Rubi Zack was amazing with him. Thank you!! I highly recommend!!
Fantastic experience: They are amazing !!!!!!!! they helped me get my licenses in such a short time ! I took three lessons with Ruby & one with Maria right before my road test & passed , The entire staff , owner literally everyone in Alpha are amazing they treated me very well I’m 8 months pregnant and everyone was sweet , nice & patient with me ! If you need a driving school to attend this is the place !!!!!!
Fantastic experience: Best people to learn how to drive really great staff thank you
Fantastic experience: Best driving school in nyc' I passed on first try.
Fantastic experience: Excelente trato hablan en español tienen paciencia para enseñarte lo recomendaría
Fantastic experience: This is a great school I passed the road test today thanks to Ruby and everyone who works at this driving school
Fantastic experience: the gentleman i spoke with at the alpha driving school was very helpful and guided me through the whole process of study and and, eventually, taking my driver's test and (finally) getting my license!!! i have every confidence that ADS will get me where i want to go!!!
Fantastic experience: Good and kind teachers, I passed my examen in the first try.
Fantastic experience: Very helpful
Fantastic experience: I passed the road test from the first time They are so professional and patient Thank you so much, Patricia
Fantastic experience: This place is great the price is amazing and I did everything here although everyone will have their own experience and opinions I for one can say these people are good ! Definitely worth the money !
Fantastic experience: Megosto tienen pasiensia y sobretodo Educación para Enseñar Ala gente estoy Sasti fecho grasias
Fantastic experience: This is the best driving school in NYC. They work with you patiently in every way possible. Every employee is pleasant to deal with. The owner is super nice to all of his customers and employees. Jamal has made the experience even better. He taught me alot and relaxed my nerves. He made everything easy and understandable. Thank you for helping me get my license. I will definitely recommend many people here.
Positive experience: Hi All respect and appreciation go to (Fadia) and (Abu Shady), as for the trainer (Maria) and the trainer (gabi), they need a lot of training and teach them how to deal, they are not very bad, but they lack a lot of experience and deal with taste.
Positive experience: ممتاز لكن مواعيد الاستلام تتاخر
Negative experience: Paid $150 for a 45 mins lesson and road test. The instructor first came late, I got only 25 mins lesson as he wanted to have ice cream before my test. The rude guy dint want to take me to my test coz I questioned the short duration of the lesson. Forcefully took me back to the driving school and not my road test location, with a lot of arguing finally made it to the road test site 5 mins later than my scheduled time. They act like they’re doing you a favor even after paying so much for their service. Such people should be closed down. Would give zero stars if possible!
Fantastic experience: I got to take lessons with almost all of the current instructors. Learned more in 1 lesson with them than I have in 10 lessons in another local driving school. Ever grateful for this team of instructors--communicative, keen on details, affordable.
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and helpful
Fantastic experience: Alfa driving school is really good. My instructor was Maria, she is really a good teacher. Because of her I learned how to drive in NY city. I highly recommend her to become anyone’s driving teacher. Previously I met with Vikram he was also a good instructor. Because of their effort the Alfa driving school has become a unique now.
Fantastic experience: Excellent driveling school my mom highly recommended all staff members are amazing
Fantastic experience: Excellent Driving school ! I passed my road test on my first try! Everyone here is patient and professional! Loved my experience :)
Fantastic experience: Ask for Maria the best very patient and understanding
Fantastic experience: This is really nice school with professional attitude to a clients. They managed to get me on a practice lesson in the evening time just the day before the road test when other schools refused to help me out. Very appreciate!
Fantastic experience: That’s one of the best place and great people.
Fantastic experience: This is a very good driving school. I recommend Maria she helped a lot.I passed my test today!! All credits to Maria ❤️❤️❤️
Fantastic experience: I passed the road test from the first time two hours ago thank you for your help thank you Maria you are the best
Fantastic experience: The best driving school ever. I failed twice with my previous school then i decided to look for another school and one of my friend recommended Alpha driving school. My instructor was maria and she is the best and went on each and every detail regarding what i was doing wrong i took only one lesson with her before the road test and i passed the same day.... everyone who is tired of failing like me, just give this school a try you ll not regret it and ask for maria she is the best so far.
Fantastic experience: Very nice crew, everyone is very friendly, i highly recommend,
Fantastic experience: This driving school offers a great service and everybody there is very friendly. My instructor was Maria and she was excellent, she deserves all 5 stars. I passed it on the first road test.
Fantastic experience: Maria is the bestest person to learn from... 2 of went to the road test with her and both passed. The examiner complimented her as well!!
Fantastic experience: 5 hour class and driving lessons were excellent. Vic is a phenomenal Instructor!
Fantastic experience: I passed my road test and have been driving for 2 months with a daily 2 hour commute between home and work with no issues at all, all thanks to Alpha Driving School. Like any business, they want to make money but they also take pride in their school and want to see you pass. You'll know what I'm talking about if you take lessons with them. The instructors identify where your weak points are and work with you to improve them. They have tips on how to turn, park, etc. Santiago and Julio are both excellent instructors, I strongly recommend you go with them. I also herd Vick is good.
Fantastic experience: I went to too many driving schools. I didn't feel like am ready to go for a road test. Till I heard about Alpha . I had some classes with lovely lady , her name is Maria. I passed my road test today. Am so happy. Thank you Maria
Fantastic experience: Alpha Driving School has by far the best instructors that I have ever taken driving lessons with. The instructor that I had was Vik. He is a really cool, and down to earth person, who has a great sense of humor. He is very patient, and he takes his time in teaching the student on how to properly drive,turn, park, perform broken k-turn,and be observant on the road. He corrected a lot of the mistakes that I was making, which helped me pass my road test in Coney Island.....THANK YOU VIK, & THANK YOU ALPHA DRIVING SCHOOLl!!!!!!!!!!! :-)
Fantastic experience: My dude Julio taught me everything I needed to know for the test, made everything a piece of cake. Real good instructor with him teaching you'll pass no problem. Alpha is a really good school too everyone there friendly and always called to remind me of classes. They care about their students.
Fantastic experience: Henry gave me my first professional lesson 45 minutes before my road test, I got a perfect score. He coreected alot of errors that was unknown to me. THANK YOU GUYS!!!!
Negative experience: This place was horrible . the car i used need to be updated or fixed up. don't waste your time........
Fantastic experience: They are very very cooperative. Just a quick p.s., If you already have a little bit of stress about your road-test since it's your second time, you may take your classes with the younger instructor. He is very patient and skillful while instructing a student, and he does not add up any stress; in fact, by his sense of humor, he makes a student relax. Thanks a lot Alpha!
Fantastic experience: Good service! Good instructors!
Fantastic experience: الأولاد لي موجودين طيبين صراحه و تعلمت معهم في كانف الإحترام شكرًا لهم
Fantastic experience: All the instructors are great. Passed road test on my first try.
Negative experience: I don"t like that place...the service is very bad
Fantastic experience: This is a great place to learn how to drive. I had no experience what so ever and I passed my road test on the first try. I recommend Patricia. She is great. She taught me everything I needed to know and was so patient with me.
Fantastic experience: TRUST ME, this is the school if your want to learn to drive; and not only but drive well in NYC. I'm a New Yorker and if your a New Yorker as well, you would probably agree with me that NYC Taxi had freaked us all out when it comes a new driver on the road driving in NYC or passing the road test. I took lessons with just about all the the teachers, all except for the pretty lady, which also held a great reputation respectfully. However I highly recommend AbuShadi and VIK, both of whom were very calm and informative with questions and concerns and highly skilled as both drivers and teachers to ensure yourself with confidence and teachings to run the streets of NY and any road test standing in your way. Rest assured........and if you call and check out their prices also, you will be shocked of how you can still find gems at such a low price; I mean, we do live in NYC.
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