Oquendo Driving School

Fantastic experience: Mr. Oquendo is a great instructor and knows how far to go with you while establishing that trust. He was patient yet firm in giving me the boost of confidence I needed. He took time to create teachable moments every time we met for classes. He was thorough and explained the 'whys' behind every turn, etc. If you don't have common sense then he obviously needs to take a different approach so that the driver does not get them both into an accident. I am disheartened by the amount of poor reviews because I had an AMAZING experience and would hope that more people give him a try.

Negative experience: Do not go there, he is just taking people money

Fantastic experience: Thanks for your job. Thank you for teaching my daughter with great respect.

Negative experience: Got insulted while driving asking if I was retarded or something. Tbh not worth my time and when I went for test he asked me a question which I thought was procedure. They failed me for speaking to him. Like tf

Fantastic experience: After reading all the bad reviews I was very nervous but glad we went with him. Called looking for a sponsor for my nephew who’s never went to driving school and we needed someone to be his sponsor for road test booked for the next day in the morning. Very polite and informative he said he did have availability for the time my nephew had his road test and explained how he would practice with him before his road test. (Which was very helpful) When my nephew arrived at RMV at time he said for us to meet him he was already there and ready to practice with my nephew. From my nephew’s own words- “Great driving instructor he prepares you for your test and goes over everything you need to know without making you feel nervous.” Thank you for everything! Extremely satisfied. Would definitely goto him again for sure. I’d say just make sure your child is ready for the road test if they haven’t been to driving school before just booking a sponsor.

Negative experience: Don’t recommend at all waste of money and time I payed him for all my classes which was my mistake I got scammed! He one was a terrible teacher told me to not ask questions was always late and never called ahead of time and I’ve been calling him for two months already and I still haven’t got all the classes I payed for.

Negative experience: Never called me back after made me to schedule my road test wow my first time no mock test either now I gotta pay double in the rmv cuz I had to cancel thanks a lot

Negative experience: He has knowledge about driving but ruins everything with his attitude. He questions and denigrates people's intelligence level, thinking that he knows everything. Everybody has something at which they are good, and here we are just learning something new.

Negative experience: Thank you for the reviews. Enough said too many people is all saying the same thing about this driving school. Thank you for telling me this since I'm looking for a driving school, and I will be the first to listen and not attend because I don't tolerate, liars, thieves, and rude people I give it three times as bad on the clock and off the clock.

Fantastic experience: Mr oquendo really helped me pass my roadtest.He is knowledgeable and fair.Thankyou.

Negative experience: I'm give Mr.Oquendo 1 star only because he was very polite and explained everything to me so well. I passed my test. But when I sent my 18yr old daughter who by the way is a very responsible and and respectful kid to him, She did NOT have the same experience. He was extremely rude to her and told her "you will NOT pass this test today." She failed and came out in tears. He proceeded to tell her in front of everyone out there, "I told you to book more lessons with me. You didn't listen and you failed." Please do not send your kid to him!

Negative experience: Kept no contact with me whatsoever and I had to call him at least 10 times a week for one lesson.

Negative experience: Very rude and unprofessional.. asked me if I was slow and dumb then continues to speak down on me . I wouldn’t recommend anyone coming here at all !

Negative experience: Stood me up during my road test, didn't pick up my calls and never responded, try him if you are not serious about getting your driving License. If i would post without putting any star at I would.

Negative experience: Instructor was rude and un professional . He spoke down to me and completely brought my confidence down, not even 5 mins into the lesson. Pretty much told me I didn't know how to drive and I wasn't going to pass but I did prove him wrong and I did pass. No thanks to him . I wouldn't recommend.

Fantastic experience: Mr Oquendo was nice and patient with me. I got my license a couple years ago. I will forever be grateful for his assistance. My son is now soon going to take a few classes that he needs and I will of course be returning. and...just as expected my son just passed his test thanks Oquendo :) recommend.

Fantastic experience: Where did you move your office?

Negative experience: Oquedo the old guys he very unprofessional and hateful and have a bad attitude I don’t know how he still got linces to teach he don’t know how to teach don’t waist your money we him.

Fantastic experience: Muy buen servicio, en mi hogar usamos el servicio de ellos 3 veces y seguiré recomendado. Gracias por su servicio

Fantastic experience: Mr. Oquendo is the best he has alot of patience and explain everything so well i recommend him to everyone i know. If you are nervous and want a really good driving school with a very professional teacher here you will find it.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience.

Negative experience: My son went to Oquendo driving school and he was not professional. He didn't teach him what he’s supposed to. It was a waste of money. The day of my sons driving test he told my son “you are not going to pass this test”even in front of the test examiner ‍♀️ like what kind of person says something like that to a teen to get his hopes down.

Negative experience: Nada profesional le habla malísimo al estudiante eso causa que el estudiante se ponga nervioso y no se concentre a parte de que no tiene paciencia no sabe explicar lo único que le interesa es que le paguen

Negative experience: I I was just driving on Roosevelt Avenue and the driver had to be going at least 60 mph. I was going 50 and he flew by me. Would not want him teaching my kids.

Negative experience: Pague 5 clases de conducir y la ultima clase me dejaron plantada, más nunca me tomaron la llamada ni devolvieron los mensajes. Es muy irresponsable.

Negative experience: Very bad experience, very good class but on the day of the exam I arrived a few minutes late and the assistant who was going to lend his car was upset and left me without taking the exam at the last minute super bad experience because after I come down from New York to Springfield so as not to return doing the steps again made me lose the appointment and the money I spent

Negative experience: No star, oquendo is rude, unprofessional caused a panick attack to myself in the practice, called me names, wasted my time and talked negative about passing the exam which I did no thanks to his driving school, waste of money should give a refund.

Negative experience: He scheduled classes with me and only came once. But never showed up for the other classes. He made excuses about going to his daughter’s wedding. If’s that’s true he should have at least called. Plus he not a good teacher. All he’s about is money so please don’t bring your child to him if they get there permit and going for license. Go to university driving school in Chicopee they are way better.

Negative experience: Not recommend one days says one thing and the next days says another tells you see next class then Cancels and doesn’t let you know. Says your not ready for the test but does not want to give more class.Not recomendable.

Negative experience: Very unprofessional, don't call when he canceled appointments. Every day he has an excuse for not showing up, don't waste your time and money. 5 class took a whole month cause he kept canceling on me. Worst driving business. Dont go there cause it's reasonable price, you will be only wasting time. Zero stars if it was possible

Negative experience: In my opinion, Mr. Oquendo was very rude and unprofessional at times. Made me very nervous because at one point with out notice he just took the steering wheel from my hand to demonstrate a "proper turn". Once we go to the 3 point turn he started counting to see if I could do it in 20sec and when I got extremely nervous and unconsciously was trying to beat his timer he yelled at me for trying to do it in a rush.I honestly regretted taking a class with him.

Negative experience: Thay are not professional I need class and I call him and he is not call me .very poor

Fantastic experience: Yo tuve el inmenso privilegio de tomar una clase con este Señor y puedo decir con sinceridad que me enseño bien y siempre fue super positivo conmigo y me hizo sentir comoda a pesar de que estaba nerviosa ,el fue muy profesional y su excelencia fue increible!!

Fantastic experience: Oquendo was AMAZING!!! He went above and beyond for my daughter and made sure she was prepared for the road test. His pricing is very reasonable, you get driving lesson(that fits your schedule), he gives great pointers and makes sure to perfect anything you may need help on. He was on time for test times and very professional. I without a doubt highly recommend him. Go to Oquendo for any driving needs. You will be very satisfied. Stefanie Velazquez

Negative experience: First of all, he ‘forgot’ about our first appointment which was 3 weeks ago. Then today he ‘cancelled because he thought I couldn’t make it’ even though I’ve been calling nonstop since 8am! (Our appointment was at 9.) I’m so unhappy with the amount of time I’ve wasted trying to get lessons by this guy, I could have already had numerous lessons elsewhere. Do not go here if you don’t want your time and money wasted!!!

Negative experience: Very unprofessional and rude. Scheduled numerous appointments with him and there was always an excuse for him to cancel or not show up. It took weeks for me to try to reschedule but could never get ahold of him. He also writes fake reviews about himself! Don’t even think about sending anyone to him or this driving school.

Negative experience: This man is a scam artist, paid him for 2 lessons he took my money, gave me 1 lesson & stopped responding too me. He was in fact rude & made me more nervous then driving its self. All together a waste of my money & my time.

Negative experience: Reservamos y pagamos el examen de manejo . Hicimos cita con este caballero para práctica y el prestarnos el vehículo para el examen. Nunca cojer el teléfono, no se presentó a la cita y perdimos el dinero. No es de confiar. No lo contraten

Fantastic experience: He did an excellent job preparing my daughter to get her license. He went out of his way of his busy day to make sure she was ready. Thank You ..

Negative experience: Oquendo never shows up to his appointments and does not call to cancel if hes not going to show up and when i call him he never answers and this has happened to me 4 times with him hes a horrible driving instructor too

Negative experience: Haven't been there, but I watched their instructor drive straight through a red light today...probably shouldn't be teaching people to drive if you can't drive or follow the rules of the road yourself

Negative experience: Had to cancel an appointment and special a practice road test which took 3 days to finally get him to answer the phone. He "did not have time" for my practice and was supposedly 100% booked for the next 6 days and was incredibly rude in telling me this. He clearly had no intention in giving me the time of day

Negative experience: Sucks he's very up tight. Make sure to ask question while in your lesson with him . He is rude and i feel like i learn nothing.

Fantastic experience: My grandson Ethan took driving classes from Oquendo, and enjoyed the time he spent with Jorge. Mr. Oquendo has helped us to set up driving tests and has gone far and beyond what he needed to do.

Negative experience: Never answers the phone