Identifies as women-owned
Yes
Lama Driving School in Brooklyn
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Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US
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Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Phone: +1 718-238-3232
Site: http://lamadrivingschool.com/
Site: http://lamadrivingschool.com/
Opening hours
- Monday:8AM–5PM
- Tuesday:8AM–5PM
- Wednesday:8AM–5PM
- Thursday:8AM–5PM
- Friday:8AM–5PM
- Saturday:9AM–4PM
- Sunday:Closed
Comments (199)
Excellent staff all very professional and friendly. They greatly helped me improve my driving skills and I passed with them after only 4 weeks. Highly recommend to anyone.
I advise everybody don’t go to this office this driving school..they rob me and took my money didn’t give me my money back even when I left them and they keep trying to take me back when I told them I don’t want no appointment the owners were rude and didn’t help us we went to different school and they still cancel the appointment even from the other driving school don’t go there and guy didn’t want give me money back or even half… they do raw… I advice every body again don’t spend money with them
Amazing!! They work with you and your needs to make sure you are prepared for the road test. I passed on my first try because the school takes care of everything from the second you step through the doors. Instructor Abraham is experienced and professional; the entire team works flawlessly. Clean office space too! Highly recommend this school and its staff to anyone looking for driving experience and preparing for the road test!
I am so happy I decided to take classes at Lama’s Driving School! For 7 classes I had few instructors, which is awesome, because all of them share different and useful tips. Even though I failed my first road test, Lama stepped out and convinced me to schedule another road test for the next day, she was sure I’ll pass it, and made me feel confident. She had right and I really passed it the next day. Thanks to Lama and all her instructors (especially Joseph with whom I took the most classes (forgive me if I spelled the name wrong)) with such a great energy now I have my license and I have no fear anymore!You would definitely not regret if you choose them!
Amazing driving school! The whole team is great and they are very knowledgeable. The woman who works at the front desk is great and she gets to know you. It feels great. I bought the Premium package which included 5 lessons, the road test appointment, and the car for the road test(my brother went to a different driving school and paid more for less things) I had my lessons with Huda and Mohammad(hopefully I spelled their names correctly). They were great. I went for my test with Joe(I believe that was his name; he also did the 5 hour class too). He was very helpful and although I failed my first road test, I signed up for a new test date the following week. Abraham took my group this time and he was also amazing. I passed and was so happy. I will be signing up for a highway lesson with them soon. 10/10 would recommend.
I highly recommend Lama Driving School because they really do their job! I had very bad experience with my previous school a few years ago and this time I wanted to find a good school. So, I’m very happy that I was Lama’s student. From the beginning they gave us very informative 5 hour class and then I took 9 lessons of practice . I had 3 different instructors. All of them were good, but I personally liked my 3rd instructor very much, so practiced with her all remaining lessons . For me it was very important to learn how to drive in stress free environment with a nice instructor. My instructor explained me why I should do certain things while driving and why I shouldn’t be nervous... Simple but very important tips that helped me pass the road test from the 1st try. Thank you so much 😊 💕🥰.
Wow amazing driving school! I decided to come here after I failed my first test using Superstarz as the first driving school (Someone was yelling in my ear with a heavy accent and at the school I did not feel any connection). Lama and her instructors are awesome people, very helpful, super friendly, knowledgeable and polite. They gave me great lessons and even rescheduled my driving test at a better location, they also have a very good notification system to remind you about driving lessons which I found very convenient. After I passed the test Lama got me an appointment with the DMV the same week (doing it myself would have been 3 months waiting!) It seems like nothing is impossible for these guys. I totally recommend this school and may consider more highway lessons in the future. Best regards to Lama, Sara, Huda, and Mohammad! Thanks guys.
Lama Driving School is a great place to learn how to drive a car and to prepare for the driving test. I’ve taken multiple lessons with different instructors and all of them were calm, knowledgeable and patient.People who work for this business are warm and caring. I really felt that they were interested in helping me succeed. The school owner, Lama, is an energetic and determined woman. She works hard and always has a smile on her face and a joke to cheer you up. Her positive attitude is very encouraging. This reflects on her entire team - they care about the students and have a very positive attitude while teaching.The school offers great packages and their prices are reasonable.I would recommend Lama Driving School to anyone.Thanks so much for teaching me how to drive and for helping me get my license! You are the best!
I’ve had a great experience with this school and the staff is amazing and very friendly. They also text you before your lesson or road test to confirm it with you and i find that very helpful. The lessons were very informative and helped me pass my road test. Amazing experience overall.
Look no further, Lama school is at your service. I came here with prior driving experience but the instructors really helped polish my technique for the road test (which I passed on the first try!) Everyone here is kind, professional, and eager to help you succeed behind the wheel. My main instructor was Joe. He was patient and knowledgeable. I found this helpful in stressful situations.The day of the roadtest, Lama and her other students, did everything they could to help me feel at ease, even after my nervous meltdowns. I was so stressed but with their support and encouragement I was able to push through.I took the 5 hour certification course here as well. The instructor was very nice and willing to answer any and all questions.My only complaint is that you cannot request the same instructor for all of your lessons. I find it easier to learn and perform when theres consistency. For some, that is not an issue.With that said, I recommend this school to anyone looking to pass their road test in NY. Youre in great hands!
Lama driving school has great packages, I took package 2 (5 hours road lessons, car for road test, road test appointment). The instructors were very kind and professional. They gave me great instructions and directions on how to drive and pass the road test. Their packages are Great value for money compared to rates offered at other driving schools in the area and the city. They are very accommodating with the availability of classes. I recommend strongly.
You can trust them on this, they will help you to get your license as quickly as they can by motivating and giving you good advices👍🏻
DO NOT GO HERE! Nightmare, they lied to me about not confirming my appointment when I had proof that I did. Lowkey one of the instructors told me that they were low on staff & that’s why they lied to me. To top is off the owner tried to charge me $20 dollars to reschedule. One of the young instructors was on her phone the entire time when she was supposed to be instructing me. She would grab the wheel and not tell what I did wrong. They wanted to charge me $60 dollars extra for a rushed appointment (NO SUCH THING). When I got my five hour class certificate they had put white out on it. So, I had to go back to the school to get a duplicate, only this one was for Staten Island location. Note, my classes were in Brooklyn. Now let’s get to the date of the road test. I scheduled my own road test . They texted me a date for my road test to confirm. I replied “No Thank You” On the day of my road test I come to find out from the instructor that they canceled my appointment and rescheduled me for somewhere in Staten Island. I had 5 cancellations and didn’t know about any. The only reason I was able to take my road test was because I had my email confirmation from the appointment I made. Save yourself the time , money and stress and avoid this school.
If you’re looking for the best driving school in town, please come to this place. I thought driving was not for me at all but after taking a driving lessons with Sarah, I started gaining confidence immediately. She is knowledgeable, patient and professional, always! (Friendly too).She gave me efficient tips for possible difficult scenarios on the road test day. I passed my test today!! I highly recommend Sarah.Thank you, Lama Driving School!!
East communication with the staff, was able to get a fast date for my road test. The test went smoothly after taking my lessons with them. Great service recommend them to all my friends who want to learn driving.
I was able to get my license after a week of consistent classes with Lama driving school having had no previous driving experience. The owner, Lama, made sure I was going to pass and helped me with every step of the way. The school is organized and the prices are reasonable. You can trust that if you put the dedication in you will get quick results with this school. All of the instructors were great in their own way, I loved Muhammad, Huba, and of course Lama. Very thankful to have found this place!
I went to Lama in Staten Island to get my drivers licence, I wasn’t sure what to expect, will they try and get you to buy as many lessons as possible? Absolutely not! As I have been driving for 20 years overseas I already knew how to drive but Lama and her staff taught me what the DMV would be looking for and how to drive to pass the road test. After my first lesson they said.. you don’t need any more lessons save your money! I loved that, they were honest and very helpful in helping me work on the things I needed to brush up on. I also did my 5 hour course with them, happy to say I got my licence this week! They offer express appointments too so I think it was a max of 3 weeks from when I did my 5 hour course to getting my licence. I would highly recommend Lama, especially if you are a foreigner like me, she understands that you may just need help in one specific area and listens to your concerns. If you are in Staten Island or Brooklyn and you need your licence then give Lama a call!
Amazing driving school, very affordable, they work really well with you to make you are prepared for the road test, even when you mess up they are very patient. I took 6 classes with Lama and passed my road test without prior driving experience. I highly recommend them if you’re looking to get your license.
I hear about Lama driving school a few years back in the nail salon. This young lady was talking about how she was 30 yrs old and just got her license thanks to Lama driving school. Took a package and then paid for classes and then when for her road test and passed it on the first try. So i remember this school name for whenever i wanted to learn how to drive. This year i decided i wanted to learn how to drive. I took out my permit and looked up LAMA DRIVING SCHOOL. Called them and made my first appt and got a great deal. I had never, never ever driving a car not even gotten in the driver sit before i was so nervous but they tough me very well. Because of this virus i was delay on learning but if i really count from when i resumed my classes to my road test i ma say i did it in less then a month i learned to drive and PASSED MY ROAD TEST ON THE FIRST TRY. The staff are great, sweet and always willing to work with you.THANK YOU LAMA DRIVING SCHOOL FOR HELPING ME ACCOMPLISH MY GOAL OF GETTING MY DRIVER’S LICENSE.
The best driving school in Brooklyn!! Lama is such a great, funny, and chill woman. I only met her on the day of my road test, but she was so nice and felt like Ive known her for years. And theres also Huda, who was my driver instructor, shes so nice and so good at her job and so professional at teaching you the rules, while also being so chill. I love her!! I was able to pass my road test on my first try and after only 7 classes. So glad I booked with them! Highly recommend Lama driving school and definitely choose Huda as an instructor!
Great experience. They were kind, professional and effective. I had pretty much zero driving experience when I started the 5 lesson package and after completing it I passed the road test on my first try. Highly recommend Lama Driving school
I came to Lama not really knowing how to drive a lick. I purchased the 7 lesson package that included the road test and car. They took care of everything for me and I just had to show up. After just 7 lessons, I can proudly say that I passed my road test today! All the instructors I had were very knowledgeable and Lama the owner is the best. She took me to the road test site herself and coached me beforehand!I highly recommend taking driving lessons with these guys!
Lama driving school helped me boost my driving confidence and skills . I had never driven before I joint the school , and I thought I would spend months before I could be ready for the road test . Eventually , I passed my test for the first time after a few practice classes and that thanks to the instructors’ patience mainly Hoda , with whom I took most of my driving classes. She was an amazing instructor. The staff in general was supportive , accommodating and coolI strongly recommend this school .
When I tell you to stop looking for driving schools and come here ! DO IT!Such a good school with amazing staff! I passed my road test after 11 classes (First time driving a car lol) Made me feel comfortable and ready to drive on the road. Will come back for a high way lesson! Thank you Lama Driving school ! You guys are the best!
Extremely happy with my experience at Lama Driving School—everyone is very professional and flexible with regard to scheduling your lessons at times that work for you. I’ve taken lessons with several of the instructors at the school and they all have been exceptional—they know exactly what we need to learn to not only pass the road test but be a safe driver beyond. They are also very patient and attentive teachers. I was very comfortable and confident going into my road test and appreciate how honest the instructors are about your readiness so as to not waste your time/money—very honest and earnest business!
I purchased the seven lesson package from Lama Driving School, and they helped me pass my road test flawlessly. They are professional, patient, organized, and thoughtful to all of their students — regardless of age or experience level. I highly recommend them and will pass along their information to family and friends.
Lama is the only reason I have my license today. Its been years, but Im still grateful for the classes I took there and havent forgotten the lessons I learned. Ive sent over my younger sister and my best friend, whove also had great experiences. My sister passed the road test on her first try! Any chance I get I recommend this driving school.
Great driving school with wonderful staff that are so welcoming and friendly. I failed my road test twice before after taking lessons from another driving school. This time, after going to lama and taking lessons, I was able to pass. I highly recommend Mohamed for the lessons: he is very patient, has his way of teaching, provides helpful tips, and builds your confidence on the road. Also, lama, the well-respected owner of the school always tries a way to relieve your stress and nervousness before the road test and if she feels like you need to take extra lessons or she pushes on you a little during the lesson before the road test, go for it without any doubt and dont get upset from her because in the end it will be for your own benefit and all your hard work as well as theirs will pay off.
My daughter had to pause lessons for the pandemic. We paid in advance, as required. They have now thrown away her files and will not work with us to figure out how to complete her course. I spoke to Lama, the owner: she is not a legitimate business person. Avoid them.
Lana driving school is awesome! The people there are very sweet and super patient. I learned driving with Moe and mainly Huda. They’re both great. I was super nervous and needed reassurance and confidence which is something they help you with. Each instructor have a different way of teaching. I don’t remember the name of the person who helped me with my practice session right before the road test but the tips he gave me were really good! I passed my road test on the first try after taking classes with them consistently for a month! Would totally recommend this place if confidence is what you lack.
If I could give them zero stars I would. They lack communication skills they don’t like feedback. They play with peoples time and money like its dirt. Every employee to the owner is rude they’re customer service towards the customer is zero it’s nothing its non existent. When I spoke to them on the phone about this issue they started to claim that I was never a customer at their “Driving School”. I don’t know where they got all these good reviews from they have to be fake reviews or they delete the bad reviews. I would recommend to take your money to a different business who cares about their customers.
Best driving school in NYC! I took 6 lessons as a brand new driver and passed my road test the first time. I had different instructors for the lessons and Lama herself practicing with me on the day of my road test. They’re all really helpful, nice, and lovely people as well as excellent teachers! Thank you all for helping me learn to drive :)
Best driving school out there! Very helpful and friendly and always welcoming. If you want to pass your road test I highly recommend this school!
I had zero experience when I came to Lama. In one month with just 8 driving lessons I passed my road test the first time. Thank you to all my instructors for their patience and professionalism, ladies at the front desk who promptly scheduled my road test and driving lessons, and Lama Driving School!
On my way home from PASSING MY ROAD TEST TODAY!!!I went with Lama, who immediately put me at ease and gave me the confidence boost I needed to go in there and pass. She is exuberant and positive, the exact kind of person we all need in stressful situations. We did some practice right before, which was very helpful. Switched to Lama Driving School after I had a mediocre experience with another school where I failed my driving test. Passed first try with Lama. :)Also a great thank you to Ahmed, my instructor in the several days prior to my road test. Super calm, collected, and easy to talk to. We were able to chat nonstop during lessons and got along great. He was at the road test with another student at the same time, so having both Lama and Ahmed was just perfect.I would highly recommend taking lessons here. Everything was super easy to book and arrange - they worked with my horrible schedule for work. They managed to have a car ready for my road test with only 5 days notice.Thank you again for everything!
Couldnt have chose a better school than Lama Driving School! I was a little scared at first since I was the first one in my family learning to drive. The employees are really friendly and really treat you like their own. I highly recommend taking Moe as an instructor. As a beginner, he was able to break down all the steps: from starting a car to parallel parking. I bought the 8 lessons package and it was worth time/money spend.Prior to my roadtest, Sam made sure we fixed all of our mistakes before the exam. Shes a tough instructor, but she does get all the jitters out before you get in the car with the instructor.End of the day, I passed!Thank you Lama Driving School for everything! Will be calling again for highway lessons.
Lama is the perfect place to schedule a test and practice driving! I had a fantastic experience personally working with Lama, who is caring and passionate about helping her customers. Would highly recommend.
Great driving school, my experience learning there was phenomenal. I recommend everybody to come stop by if they need to learn how to drive. Great people who work there as well!
Love this place. Everyone is so friendly and caring. They really are invested in you being ready for the road and for the road exam. I had 0 prior driving experience, no car to practice with, and very nervous so I took about 10 lessons. I passed on my first try!! I highly recommend Huda and Abraham as instructors. I will definitely go back to get highway lessons.
I had an amazing experience at Lama Driving School. The front desk is inviting and understanding with scheduling. The driving instructors were always professional and helpful while teaching. After just a few classes, i passed the road test the first time i tested. I came in with a lot of nerves about driving but now am very confident in my ability through their teaching. Thank you!!
I would love to share my great experience with you, the instructors gave me confidence In my abilities right from the beginning they were very good at calming my nerves and making me feel capable specially ( SARA and LAMA ) the cars were brand new and spotless I would highly recommend this driving school
If there was a -10 star rating that is what Lama Driving School would receive. If you value your $$ DO NOT GO HERE. They scammed my family with false advertisements and invalid information that delayed legal driving experience; in simple do not believe anything that these people say. They were quick to take our money and changed their original story once the truth of their scam was uncovered. Along with that communication was extremely poor and they did not provide correct documents, making everything done with them a huge hassle. If you have any other driving school options I would very highly recommend you opt for that instead of Lama.
Lama driving school has great instructors and excellent service. The driving lessons are very helpful and help secure you the NY Driving license. Initially with doubts after failing my first time, Lama was very kind and helped me pass my second time. Would recommend to take the 7 lesson package if you havent driven a car before. Would recommend to friends and family.
This is the best driving school I’ve been to. They are very friendly and helpful. I been to a few driving schools to take lessons over time and often they just took my money and where not intensive. They follow up on everything very well and send reminders. My driver lessons went well too I felt comfortable and was given feedback in a helpful way rather then comments that make me feel like progress isn’t possible which I had in other schools.I also like to add I liked when I first called and also stopped by they’re concern was providing me good services first rather then just swiping my card.I took the road test before I felt most prepared for it with this driving school. I would definitely recommend here. Great!
My experience here was horrible they don’t even use computers to keep track of the lessons they use a pencil and paper like they are still in the 80s. My instructor was not good at all and would grab the wheel from my hand and drive for me also would not explain the turns or what I have to do. I told Lama the owner and she told me to go eat a tire of rubber with a fork and that she doesn’t care about me she only cares for my money.
The reviews are real-- this place really is just that good. The service is impeccable and the instructors are friendly. They are flexible with scheduling and willing to work with you to accommodate your needs. I would definitely recommend Lama Driving School for nervous drivers, or for anyone who needs some practice driving after a long break. Lama especially is very good at calming your nerves (: Additionally, many of the instructors also speak Arabic: a bilingual bonus if thats your language!I didnt expect to pass on my first try, but I did. I will definitely be returning for highway lessons, which is another offering they provide.
Best driving school out there! The DMV was having trouble getting me an appointment but they got me one right away. The staff is amazing and helpful, made me feel safe while learning to drive.
This driving school was very helpful in teaching me how to drive and learning necessary skills for driving properly. I took several lessons and the instructors were amazing and very patient. They helped me improve my driving and make you feel confident. Overall, the learning process was a comfortable experience, and I strongly recommend this driving school for those who want to learn to drive and improve their skill.
I have never encountered such disgusting, rude and dysfunctional customer service in my life. First of all, it is impossible to get a lesson - I had to walk in just to get an appointment thats not weeks away. I planned my day around the 7pm lesson and travelled close to 2 hours, arrived excitedly just to be told CYNICALLY that I do not have a lesson. They are terrible at communication and great at undermining and gaslighting all of your grievances. Weve operated 11 years and never had anyone complained or called us rude - well evidently untrue from the reviews here. The owner Lama is hysterical, mean and absolutely nasty, while the older woman at the front desk is horribly rude and passive aggressive. Even when I walked in before to schedule, a younger lady wanted to assist me in getting me an earlier appointment but that woman did not want her to help me. FYI They also do not wear masks/adhere to social distancing (while yelling at you). They even refused to give me a refund when I requested, even though previously she said that she would definitely refund if I requested on Paypal but 4 days later and NOTHING. I had never been so angry in my life. Truly INSANE. WORST experience and WORST place ever, and Im not the only one. AVOID AT ALL COST.
I highly recommend this school. All the staff were beyond nice and accommodating. The instructors were very friendly. Although scheduling a lessons were slightly difficult. Personally for me, the school was very helpful when it came to availability in booking lessons.
Its been a month since I passed my road test! I went to Lama Driving School and took 6 lessons over the course of 6 weeks...I passed on my first try! The staff has been incredible in helping me achieve my goal of becoming a new driver I took most of my lessons with Deanna who I was super comfortable driving with and helped me without making me nervous! I highly recommend.
I am so happy I chose Lama. I worked with almost every instructor, and every single one was amazing with their unique training styles. Not only did they show and help me pass the test, they were adamant about teaching me about driving on the real life road. Thank you so much Lama Driving School for your knowledge, help and support! I appreciate you!!
Lama Driving School was reccomended to me by my best friend. She told me that if I really wanted to learn how to drive this was the place to start. I was shocked at the amazing prices and the friendly staff. The driving instructors are amazing and super friendly. They ensure that you are comfortable and tell you exactly what to expect when the big day arrive. Lama is wonderful she took the time to personally meet each of the students and was very supportive and high spirited whenever you came around. She made me feel comfortable and had no problem in telling me if I was ready or not which I appreciated. She made learning to drive fun. I highly recommend this school to anyone who wants to learn how to drive.
I first went to Lama driving school for the 5 hour class on April 1st. Lama taught it and she was really sweet and optimistic saying that we would all get our licenses quickly and easily. I didnt believe her but I really wanted my license by the summer, so I asked her if it was possible and she said of course! I took 5 lessons within a few weeks, one or two lessons per week, so it was actually pretty relaxing and not rushed. On April 27th I took my road test for the first time and passed! It was pretty easy. Keep in mind before April I had never driven before. Honestly pretty low prices and great staff here. Other driving schools have packages of 10-15 classes, while here they have packages of 3-7 classes. Thats all you need to pass your road test. Sam and all the other staff here are so kind and professional. Easily the best driving school around.
Literally the best driving school in all of NYC. Do not bother going to any other school. The instructors here are very experienced, and teach you everything you need to know before the road exam. The prices are much better than other schools, and I’ve been to 3 other schools. I came here all the way from Queens, but it was absolutely worth it. Take my word for it, and if you’re looking for a driving school, look no further than Lama!
The instructors are professional, honest and fair people. They are great at what they do, just listen to them. You will pass your road test easily. Thank you Lama Driving School team!
All of the instructors at the school are very friendly and nice, and most important of all very informative for people learning how to drive. i have just passed the test that decided of i got my license or not. Lama was also very friendly and means well. she wants you to get your license and has a good back story on why she started a driving school.
Great driving school and I am very happy I chose this one :)I barely knew how to drive, took 7 lessons at Lama and passed the driving test from the first time 💪🏻Each driving lesson I had with a different teacher and have to say that all of them are very nice and patient and, most importantly, they know and tell what especially you need to pay your attention at not to fail the road test.Special big THANK YOU to owner Lama :) if you go to the road test with her - you have no choice, but to pass it.You will have your last lesson before the road test on Staten Island and she will make you practice driving and parking around until she considers you to be ready. That was very helpful :)
Lamas Driving School was great because they made things easy for you. During my 5 hour class, they kept things engaging and fun when they gave examples of what to do and what not to do on the road. In the driving lessons, they gave all their tips and tricks to properly do K-turns and parallel parking. If youre lucky, try to get Lama herself to be your instructor, or Mo.
All I could say this is the place you want to come and learn how to drive. Special shout outs to Kifa!!! Super amazing how she makes appointments around your schedule she is on top of everything super patient and she makes you comfortable to be there once you have come in. Took two classes with Muhammad, two with Deedee and my last class with Mo. I have never driven and trust me they will tell you what you need practice on and if you need more classes to practice. I was actually the one who wanted more class but they told me only 5 just like the package has due to the fact that depending on how you drive during your classes is how they know if you need more. Thank you Lama school because to you and your wonderful staff I passed today Nov.14. This is a place I will recommend to everyone!! Who wants to learn how to drive!!
Lama Driving School is a school of Excellence. I’m proud to say that today I passed my road test. I took the 7 lesson package and it was worth it. All the instructors were great and it was a great experience. I highly recommend this school.
Best driving school ever. Lama is a great instructor and helped me a lot and also made me feel at ease while driving. I used to be a very nervous driver but her lessons helped me get better at driving and pass my test. Definitely recommend this school!
I had an excellent experience with Lama Driving School! Lama and staff were always reachable and responsive to my questions. The instructors are knowledge, encouraging, and provide constructive feedback. I would highly recommend for anyone thinking about getting their drivers license as they offer comprehensive services.
Lama driving school just helped my 4th child past his road test on the first try! All the instructors are well trained. Lama is wonderful to work with. Her instructors are also great, Sam & Abraham worked really hard with my son so that he would be successful and ready on his first try. I would recommend Lama driving school to everyone, but especially to people who are a little apprehensive about getting in a car.
Getting my license was stress-free and enjoyable, thanks to Lama Driving School. The people were very friendly and experienced. The schedules were very flexible, meaning I was able to get back to back lessons with my friend in the same car. It was more fun than anything, like taking turns at a video game with my buddy. It was also relatively inexpensive, and easily manageable with their package deals. From getting my permit to getting my license, the entire process took 3 weeks! Im going to miss the instructors, but Ill definitely return for highway classes.
Review for lama driving school. The only reason I’m giving one stars is because the people that worked here were very friendly, otherwise it would have been zero. Now on to the negatives. I signed up for the 5 lesson package which did not include the 5 hour class. You don’t get the same instructor for every practice, so there is no way for them to keep track of what you need to improve on. Each instructor has a different car, the main reason for paying them to use their car for the road test is to familiarize yourself with the car you have been learning in, which would make the road test a bit easier. On the day of the road test the person behind the counter asked if I wanted to pay for an additional lesson right before my test. Why not ask me this after my fourth lesson? Seems like a way to squeeze some extra cash out of the students before they take the road test. I would not recommend them. I went to a different driving school in Bay ridge after failing my road test and explained the situation. There was a girl in front of me signing up and I was told by my new school that the girl in front of me had just also came from lama driving school and was also switching schools. This is the first time I’ve ever posted a review, but if it helps someone else to avoid the mistake of using this school then I may as well. It wasn’t all bad some of the things I learned from this school did help. But taking the road test with them got me an 80 score on my road test. Anything over 30 is failing. I’ve also noticed a trend of when this place gets a negative review they like to say they have no record of you going to their school. Go on Yelp they seem to be famous for this response as if every review is a conspiracy to put them down. Do your research on this place before you waste your money like I did. I also did not name the driving school I switched to as I don’t want this review to come across as an advertisement for a different place.
Thanks to Lama driving school I passed my road test. They definitely try to help you perfect your driving. They had a lot of patience with me as I was very nervous. I would recommend them to anyone. Thank you again Lama and team for ALL your help.
I took three practice driving lessons with this school and I passed my road test. Especially that they offer to take a practice lesson before your road test. They are very reasonable with pricing. Im shocked this school has some negative comments. I have nothing negative to say. They helped me so much I couldnt be more grateful. Sam was my instructor every time and she was so patient. This school wants you to pass. They arent just trying to take your money. I asked questions every time I felt unsure about something and they answered each one. I was an hour late for work the day of my road test but that all didnt matter because when I took my road test I felt confident and sure of myself. I highly recommend this place. Thank you so much for everything Ill be recommending you all for the rest of my life! Keep up the great work!!!
Amazing driving school. Unfortunately I’m a bad test taker and I took it 2 times before I got it right. This school got me ready for everything. Lama, who is a very hands on instructor and owner made sure I wasn’t too nervous and let the tester know I was a good driver but I tend to be nervous. That assured both me and the tester that everyone was in good hands.
From when I walked into their office, I felt comfortable and relaxed. As an illegal driver for over 10 years I thought I knew what I was doing. I finally decided to take some lessons from Lama and her team and they were nothing short of amazing. My permit was about to expire and they got me a road test and lessons all in 1 week and I am happy to say I passed today. Lama and her team make you feel like you have been driving for years with their tips and techniques. Thank you Lama driving school for such an amazing experience and I will be sure to send everyone to your school.Carlos
Lama school is just amazing! made me feel very warm , welcome and respectful . The instructors are patient and very encouraging Thank you Lama and Thomas!!! After my very first five classes i took my road test for the very first time I PASS!!!! Thank you Lama School for this wonderful experience!!!
Wonderful Experience!Lama Driving School is a wonderful place to learn how to become a confident driver in NYC. Lama and her staff create a welcoming and comfortable environment. Her instructors are all veterans in the field and know exactly how to prepare one for their road test. The office staff is very considerate and accommodating; they call and remind you of appointments the day prior. I would highly recommend this driving school and already have to my friends!
Lama School Driving School is best. The staff are very professional and polite. The instructor very calm, patient and knowledgeable on the skills necessary to pass your road test. If, I can pass that says a lot about the instructors they know their stuff. Keep pounding Lama School. Hooah!
Bought the 5 lesson package with no prior driving experience and no car to practice with in my spare time and I passed the road test on the 1st try. All the instructors are great and informative. I will be going back to take a lesson for the highway. Highly recommend this place!
I really enjoyed the lessons and motivation/positive reinforcement from the instructors specially Lama. I have been to previous driving schools and this one is different. They are very supportive, patient and down to earth people. LAMA is amazing and its evident that they want you to succeed!
They take care of you! From the very first lesson to getting my driver license was exactly one week! And I have never had any experience driving.All the instructors had their own approach and it helped a lot.
This school is legit amazing !! But let me start off by saying I failed at my previous school “super starz auto” .This school lama driving school excelled. Where other driving schools didnt . They spoke clearly were very kind/patient and showed constant professionalism Along With a better environment than other schools . I am so happy to say that after switching schools I finally passed my driving test. This means the world to me . Shout out to all the instructors . Especially Abrahim for being supportive and positive On the day that I was taking the test. So many great people !!If I had to give one criticism it would be maybe put a rug in the middle of the store lol . (Silly I know ) also you guys may run into some small disorganization from the Desk clerk but dont worry they are always willing to work with you and fix things . this is a very small comparison to getting great instructors and great quality service. Good luck everyone❤️
Lama is AMAZING!!! After trying to learn how to drive for over a year, and countless of lessons with other driving schools in Brooklyn, I decided to give Lama Driving School a try. I was terrified of driving, especially with the crazy drivers in Brooklyn, but Lama helped me overcome my fear of the road. After one lesson with Lama, I was a changed person. I learned how to drive in two weeks!!!!! Lama is a phenomenal instructor. She is patient, very knowledgeable, and an awesome teacher. Today I took my road test for the first time, and I passed it! If you are looking for a good driving school please go to Lama driving school. I am recommending her to all of my friends and family. The office staff is very accommodating and friendly; I felt like family. This is a special driving school, unlike any other Ive ever been to.
Lema Driving School has great and respectful drivers instructors with a lot of experience and patience to teach. They will not hesitate to give you a honest opinion on your progress if you will need more lessons or not. (I pass on the first time after 9 lessons).
Can’t recommend this driving school enough, especially Mr.Ahmad and Lama! Lessons were very helpful. Super easy to schedule the tests, they help you practice before the actual driving exam and reschedule really quickly if you don’t pass. 5 stars!!
I PASSED on my first try!! Amazing staff and instructors. I want to give a big shout out to Kiki best receptionist ever such a sweetheart❤️ I took my lessons with the BEST and only the BEST which is HUDA & ABRAHAM, they are very patience and informative🙌🏼 I’m so thankful for them🙏🏻 My daughter will be coming next and so I already recommended so many other ppl. God Bless Lama Driving School🙏🏻❤️
I was recommended to come here by many friends who have studied and passed driving test. So, I took my chance to come to this place, “lama Driving School.” I took the five-hour class, then I decided to continue with driving lessons. Their prices are pretty good compared to others. The staff are so friendly and patient. They have good attitude. I did learn a lot of things from them. Having taken five practice lesson of driving, I’ll have to schedule for road test. I wish all the best for all.
This place is great! I took driving lessons here as a beginner who has never driven before. The prices are affordable. I drove along the water (less people for smooth cruising), sometimes straight, sometimes curvy. I drove around 3rd and 5th avenues where there are lots of people, cars, bicycles to practice weaving in and around them. I tried different instructors, each giving me their own teaching method. I got in the groove with one particular instructor and was able to request him for certain lessons, which I appreciated. Lama. tries her best to work with your schedule. The day of the driving exam went well - they strongly suggest taking your last lesson minutes before the exam, which is extremely helpful and helped me de-stress a little about the exam. Thanks Lama driving school!
I took my driving classes with Lama 10 years and I passed the driving test the first time. My wife just passed the test yesterday for the first too.Lama driving school is the best school with professional and caring instructors.I recommend this driving school to anyone that wants to learn how to drive and get driving licenseWe love you Lama
Shortly brief Previously i have went worse driving school in the past, but when i find out lama driving school everything was huge change. i just passed my road test yesterday. So I felt much more relieved now. and Thanks LAMA DRIVING SCHOOL & All her of teams so this TOP BEST Driving school IN Brooklyn and NY. i will highly recommended you to choose this school as primary driving school. : )
I was recommended this school by my uncle who use to own bay ridge auto school. So I knew he wouldn’t lead me wrong. This place is amazing super flexible with their scheduling. Always very polite and helpful. I had Huda as my driving instructor she has been beyond amazing! Took her time to break down everything in detail and even sent me the breakdown via text message to study at home. I have severe anxiety yet with her I was always calm and collected. I highly recommend this school and especially Ms Huda. I live in Staten Island and this was worth the commute which honestly wasn’t even bad since they’re right in bay ridge. I have taken lessons else where but it wasn’t until I came here and took lessons with Ms Huda that I can confidently say I feel prepared to take my road test!ALSO I PASSED MY ROAD TEST ON MY FIRST TRY! (I did mine in red hook) 😊
This driving school is fantastic. They treat you like family and help you in everyway they can. I passed my first time for the Drivers exam and felt so prepared after learning with Lama and Sam. I highly recommend this place.
I’m 32 years old and I was terrified about learning how to drive. I took 9 lessons. Every instructor I had was super cool and encouraging. They use positive reinforcement which makes you feel like you’re doing really well and builds your confidence. Then with practice you actually start doing really well and most of the students pass the road test on their first try. The owner is passionate about her business. They are busy but they always make sure there’s time for you to take extra lessons if you need. The lady at the desk greets you with a smile as if you’ve been a regular there for 10 years. Very good environment especially for a person that was super nervous about this whole experience.
Best driving school. Before I came here I took multiple class with another driving school they didnt even tought me that you have to stop twice in ragular stop sine and one in all way stop sign. Lamas instructors are friendly and nice flexible schedule too. they will prepare perfectly they really want there students to pass and will prepare them that way. I would love to give them more stars but there are only 5 star.
I signed up with Lama Driving School about three weeks ago. I barely had any driving experience. Ive only driven in necessary cases but I had no technique and was very sloppy. I originally got the 5 Lesson Package. Which is good if you feel confident enough but after my fourth lesson I decided that I could use more practice and added a few extra classes before my road test. This school gives you and prepares you exactly the way it would be on the day of the road test. Understanding the rules of the road and how to meet the requirements to pass and get your license. I have worked with ALL of the instructors because it allows you to get used to the instruction and not get too comfortable to the style of one individual. ALL of the instructors at the Lama Driving School are FANTASTIC & SUPPORTIVE. Meaning that you wont feel that theres too much pressure and when you make a mistake you keep practicing. However, you are reprimanded as you would be if you were driving with a family member/husband/friend. The instructors train and teach you to become more confident and comfortable with driving a vehicle and thats important because that is the goal. The 5 star reviews regarding this place are true because they do as they promised. But you must listen carefully and follow the advice and instruction given to you the you will PASS for sure. I had 7 lessons and passed being an inexperienced driver and I am STILL taking extra classes just to get used to driving and continue to gain experience. THANK YOU SO MUCH LAMA DRIVING SCHOOL and TO THE TEAM THERE. =)
The best driving school in Newyork, Ive been to about 3driving schools before coming here so I will be right to call them the best.Dont hesitate just sign up already.They make you feel comfortable and welcome, reasonable prices, and excellent service. Lama driving school is the best.
Lama school is the best they teach you to drive well. making sure you follow all the rules required for you to pass ,and all instructors are great ! My main instructor was Ola she is one of the best. HIGHLY RECCOMDEND THE SCHOOL FOR YOU !
The best driving school in Brooklyn! Lama was patient, made you comfortable and boosted my confidence for the road test. They teach helpful techniques to help you pass and are required for the road test.They have great prices & are very flexible with scheduling. What more can you ask for?
Excellent experience. I signed up with Lama Driving School for a 5-lesson package - very happy I did. It is well-run, organized and professional.My driving instructors (Ibrahim and Majid) are highly knowledgeable and experienced. They corrected all my wrongs and it worked out.I just passed my road test two days ago on the first try. Highly recommend to anyone who wants to learn to be a safe driver. Thank you Lama!
Lama and her staff are excellent and caring people. They want you to pass more than anything. They really care about you and do everything they can to help You. All the driving instructors are really smart and knowledgeable but my favorite instructor by far is mohammed. I only took 7 driving lessons and I have never drove a car before and they turned me into an excellent and safe driver. I will forever be grateful to them for the rest of my life. Thank you once again !!! From Mohammed Alzindani
I passed from the first time. Excellent driving school. I had the 5-h class, some driving courses, and the road test with Lama School. She is very nice, lovely, and skillful. All the staff are friendly and they care about their customers. If you wanna pass that test from the first time, definitely go to Lama School.
My experience at Lama school was amazing, all my instructors were so pleasant. I was so anxious every lesson; but Ola had so much patience for me. Such a great experience.
If you want to pass your road test, then come to Lama Driving School (Period Point Blank!).The instructors are all great! From the first lesson they are teaching you how to pass the test! Although they all have different approaches on how to accomplish this, they are all very effective.Although I was super nervous the day of my exam, I passed-- first try! And I owe it all to Lama and her team.I promise you, you wont be disappointed!In case your interested: I got the 5 lessons package.
Me and my mom rented a car from Lama Driving school and I had a chance to meet Lama and her friendly staff. I was nervous and they went over the basic rules with me even if they didnt have to since I was not their student. Due to their guidance and help, me and my mom passed our driving test from the very first attempt! I am so grateful, thank you so much! You guys are amazing! And you do a really good job!
Simply amazing Lama is the best driving instructor you can get . Shes very patient very knowledgeable makes you feel very comfortable very confidence while driving. She doesnt let you take the road test unless shes absolutely sure you will pass. I passed the road test from the first try! Her staff is very professional very polite, I love my experience with them they are the best ..
This is a great driving school.Highly recommend it. The staff and instructors are very friendly. I passed my test on the first try. Great instructors, especially Ms. Alyea. She is very nice and she knows what the examiners are looking for. You get a lesson before the test which is extremely helpful. Good luck :)
The best driving school on earth!!!!I took my first test after taken 10 lessons with some other school, and the instructor on test cut my 95 points!Today it was my first lesson (just before my road test) with Lama, and guess what I passed with a single shot!Lama the owner and my trainer, she is just a magician, she just changed everything like MagicNo matter how bad you were, she will teach every single tricks to crack the hard nut....
I just got my drivers license three months ago. I recommend this school to everyone. Lama and her staff are experience, dedicated and very patient drivers.They work very hard with you to help you pass your road test. So if you really want to drive please call Lama. Trust me I have absolutely no regrets that I chose this driving school.
I Thank Lama group from bottom of my heart! They are very friendly and helpful. I passed my driving test the first time I took with Lama! Priviously,I took driving classes with different learners and failed the road test . Lama instructors will make you feel very comfatable and they are very patient. They teached me many things promptly that my previous learner school never teached me . One time I remember ,my instructor even got off the car and walk to the curb and showed me at what point I should make the right turn. I really appreciate all the effert Lama staff put in to make me pass my road test!! Thanks Lama instructors, I give you 👍. I highly recommend this place!!
I had my permit and I needed to take my road test to get my license. Since my permit was going to expired I need it to do it quickly once I pass my road test they gave me 90 days temporary license I called him and asked him if I have to do anything else he told me no I didn’t, once I got my license I realize my license was only good for 30 days so basically I didn’t know that until I look carefully. It turned out they never told me that if my permit was going to expire so was my license even though I paid over 200 something dollars take the test get my license. Now I’m being told I have to pay another $80 when I called them they told me they don’t know what the new rules are. I explain to them they going to be in business they should know all the rules and hell their customers and I make up stories that I didn’t have to do anything else. All they can say is I’m sorry
Best driving school ever! I recommend it to anyone who’s looking for good/professional instructors and good prices! Not only that, but When I told them that I need to take my road test the soonest possible, they scheduled it for me the next business day 🤩AMAZING SCHOOL!! And AMAZING STAFF!!
Great school. I love this experience. I started off as a beginner and now I feel so confident driving. Finally got my drivers licenses. Definitely recommend this school. Great people to learn from. Thank you Lama for everything.
Omg this place is amazing. I had a great experience here. My driving instructors were very informative and helpful. Lama worked hard with me to accommodate my lessons into my class and work schedules. If you are to pick any driving school please pick this one!!!
If i could give a 10/5 stars I would.AMAZING staff especially Sam and the owner herself, I came in 10 days ago after failing my first exam due to me trying to go the cheap route and just receive informal lessons from friends and loved ones, but they took what prior knowledge and made me passed today and I am a 1000x grateful for it. Sam is really easy going, she takes it slow and explains why it is you do things you do while driving behind the wheel just overall an amazing teacher and helped me make everything second nature. I would highly recommend everyone if you have the time and availability choose this driving school. It was an hour and a half commute every time I went for a lesson but it was definitely worth it. Also their liveliness and un-robotic like nature makes your more at ease at the day of the test instead of putting so much pressure on you, it was words of encouragement all the way. But honestly they took me a failed student, and within 10 days got my license. I am going to be bringing all my friends and loved ones to this place simply because it was that good of a driving school. (Victor)
It was an amazing experience, Lama driving school best of the best schools. I had the pleasure to take lessons with Abraham, Moe, Huda and Sam, all of them were excellent instructors each on his unique way. Wait for me coming back for highway lessons
I just passed my drive test on my first try so I am very excited and thankful to Lama and her staff. She gave me the confidence and skills to be comfortable in driving. Her patient method of teaching and skills at explaining situations and procedures on the road where very helpful. I will definitely recommend this school to everyone.
Please go to Lama Driving School. This review is a long time coming seeing as Ive had my license for some time now. Lama is amazing and Madjed is patient and calming. Ive had a great experience here and have recommended them to other friends as well. I took my driving test and passed it on the first try. They are patient and accommodating and text you to remind you of your lessons. The staff that treats you like family and not just as a customer. If you want to pass and not have endless lessons go to Lama Driving School.
Just passed my road test! I am so glad I came to this driving school. After failing 2 road tests with another school (from 8ave) I was not confident about driving and didn’t want to take the test again but I saw a tons of good reviews about this school and decided to give it one last try. I am so glad I did! Everyone is super friendly and helpful. The instructors definitely helped me regain my confidence. 10/10 would recommend!!
I took my driving lessons and the instructor gave me lot of information about what we not to do to avoid critical error and lot of stuff,it do help me a lot. i took my first test and past today. thank you lama driving school.The imstructor is very very patient and polite. you guys awesome.
I had a fantastic experience with Lama Driving School! Great staff!!! Great prices! Accommodating scheduling! Got my license in just 2 weeks!I initially chose Lama Driving School because it was the best pricing and they offered the Staten Island road test but lessons in Brooklyn. Even though I live on the other side of Brooklyn and had to travel out of my way for lessons, I am so glad I chose this school.Only 2 weeks ago I registered for 7 lessons with the school without ever having any driving experience! Since I work a 9-5 job, Lama agreed to schedule me for a 6pm appointment (very accommodating btw!). I had never driven on the streets before in my life! As I began to back out of the drive way and onto the streets, I realized it was rush hour! Traffic filled the streets as I cautiously drove the surrounding blocks. Little did I know how critical this was to becoming acclimated as a new driver. I broke through my fear of driving and flourished ever since. Additionally Lama had confidence in me that I did not even know was there until the end of that first lesson.Since that time, I took the remaining 6 lessons and practiced as much as I could with friends. When it came time to sit for the road test I passed on my first try!!!You can probably go to any driving school and get your license in a reasonable time but if you choose Lama Driving School, you will look forward to your lessons and make friends along the way! Its bittersweet to have my license now because I will no longer see Lama and her staff multiple times a week! Lama is truly a wonderful person and someone I look up to!
Highly recommend lama school. They have top customer service and will always meet your needs. Are you scared for the the road test? If yes, then lama school is where you need to go. They Will motivate you and make sure that you are ready! Go now and don’t waste time from the amazing driving experience.
My Mom and I have had driver licenses for a number of years, but never drove; we took several refresher lessons, both on the streets and on highway, with Lama driving school.We had a very positive experience with Lama - classes are very reasonably priced; scheduling is well-organized, with a confirmation call for each lesson. All staff is very friendly and nice.We could not be more happy with our wonderful instructor Alyaa! She is very knowledgeable, patient, and encouraging. Not only does she explain the rules and driving techniques really well, but she also has given us a number of real-life tips that we now use every day. She has a great personality and has a way of giving you self-confidence needed to get on the road.Thank you Lama and thank you ALYAA!Lana P and Sofiya B.
The best experience ever !!!! Lama driving school is the best !!!! All instructors are so friendly and helpful , I paid a lot of money in other driving schools and I failed twice so I signed up for a package with lama driving school , their prices are soooo affordable and I got my driver license today !!!!! Best recommendation if you want to pass you road test easily !
I love Lama school is the best . I passed my road test from first timeThe instructor Ola & is the best she help me a lotIt’s very clear instructionI recommend Lama School
I want to start off by saying that this is such an amazing driving school. They care for all of their students and it is such a comfortable environment to learn in. I had the chance to take lessons with all the instructors such as Nageeb, Majed, Mohammad (Moe), and Huda. They are all amazing instructors and very caring. They teach you everything you need to know in order to succeed. Everyone that works their is so humble especially the secretary Kifah. She always made my appointments fit my school schedule and I am very grateful. In addition, nothing would be possible without Lama. This has been such an amazing experience for me and I can never thank them enough!!!! I definitely recommend Lama Driving School to all.From: Malak & Aziz & Aziza
I went to this school to get one thing, my license.Instead of just that, i went home with a license and friends who cheered me on!Had an absolute fantastic time learning with 5 different people, each having a unique way of teaching but all teach the same techniques needed to pass!Loved the energy of the staff. Very helpful and would definitely recommend to anyone wanting to get their drivers license!
I really want to thank Lama for her professionalism and also for her kindness and care. She was always giving me positive vibes. I’ve just passed my road test today and really felt that she was more happy than me 😁A big thank you Lama and for the nice & friendly team.Wish you all the best always, you really deserve everything good.God bless you all.
Best driving school,my instructor was sarah and she is very patient and knowledgeable!She is literally the best!🌟🌟Highly recommended.
Great school, staff and prices. Thanks to the help of Majed I passed my road test the first time around. I would highly recommend him, he is patient, focused and dedicated. He made me feel comfortable every time I had a lesson with him, made sure to help with with my challenges in a calm manner. He is a true professional 👍👍👍
Amazing experience here! I failed my driving test 2 times with other schools. If it wasn’t for Lama, I wouldn’t be able to drive my children to school everyday. Had 2 of my sons come here and both passed the driving exam with perfect scores. Couldn’t have asked for anything more
If you think take lessons from Lama Driving school or not I suggest take lessons because I did not have any experience of driving a car and passed my road test. Lama is a good instructor and woman and she helps her students to pass a test and try to explain how to avoid mistakes you have so that you will succeed in it. She was a one who took us to the driving test and gave us a lesson. If you live far from Brooklyn, NY try to find out time of meeting in a day of road test before so you wont be caught in the difficult situation.
Lama was the most disorganized, dysfunctional and rude service I have experienced of a business. They do everything by text and phone calls but keep no record of communication so everything becomes a muddled mess. Lama herself is hysterical and the older woman she employs in the Bay Ridge office is one of the nastiest people I have ever encountered. They are functioning like a business in a past century with no understanding of customer service, kindness, or that payments and appointments should be made on line in an organized manner. STAY AWAY if you don’t want to encounter a truly crazy experience with crazy people.
I highly recommend Lama. I passed my road test in first attempt. Instructor who took me for road test in staten island helped me get out of nervousness before sitting with examiner. Thanks to her and thanks to Lama driving school.
Thanks to Lama driving school, I got my driving license finally on my second attempt. After failing for first time I chose Lama and I would say this is one of best school in my limited experience. My teachers were Mr.Ibrahim and Mr.Majid; both of them were really good and most importantly this school has system and all teachers will try to reinforce same driving rules while instructing.Thanks again to Mr.Majid (he gave final touch to polish my skills before my test). They made it too simple and I think it was a cake walk for me.I will highly recommend LAMA if you want to get license without hustle.
I just passed my exam! I had no experience whatsoever but after 5lessons I took the road test and passed on my first try! Lama herself is so kind, funny and gives you the confidence you need! And the rest of the staff is just as kind and informative as she is. Also very fair affordable prices!
Passed my road test with this amazing school! The instructors, Sam and Eddie, who taught me were both excellent, patient, professional, encouraging, calming, and detail oriented. Amazing experience. Will definitely recommend this driving school to friends and family.
The best driving school in New York ,professional instructors and very good prices 💯👌🏽
This school is amazing! I would not be able to pass my exam from the first try without them! My instructor, Huda, was absolutely great! She was so patient and pleasant! Everyone in the office is extremely nice! I definitely recommend this school!
I had a road test on 4/22/19 at dugdale S.i and Lama the owner took me her self. She is very kind and humble. The lesson she gave me before the road test was extremely helpful. I have been with other schools but this one is the best.
No disrespect to the other driving school but lama driving school is the BEST driving school in Brooklyn. They work with you and they help you and they’re just amazing their place is kept clean ALWAYS! LAMA THANK YOUU AND I ADORE YOU❤️😊! Will recommend this driving school you won’t regret it.
I highly recommend Lama for anyone looking to get their driver license. I genuinely enjoyed my lessons and passed my exam on the 1st try thanks to my instructors!
Lama is the best. They treat you like family, which is to say Lama yells at you like your mother. But thats good! I passed on my first try which is the point of a driving school, and Mimi, Lama and the office staff couldnt have been warmer or more importantly, more helpful. Pricing is very fair as well. I cant say enough kind things about them. If you want to get your license, go here.
Lama driving school is the best, Im honestly! All the instructors are nice to you! They gonna help you pass the test so easy , you will pass your road test here the first time!
When it comes to professionalism, it makes sense to talk about Lama Driving School. I am very happy because I got chance to have my road test with your school Lama. Patience people, Good instructors and Good price.
Words can’t express how grateful we are to Lama Driving School! Before signing up with this school, my mother was enrolled with a “crackhead” instructor who didn’t know how to explain the procedure of parallel parking, dosed off as she drove, and stayed silent during each lesson. When asked why he wouldn’t critique, he stated he will only speak when he needs to correct the driving - which was never! After three weeks of driving lessons and his lack of constructive criticism, my mother arrived at her road test in Coney Island overly confident but after two minutes into the road test, the assessor FAILED my mother and her confidence was quickly shattered. The next day, we called Lama Driving School - five lessons later, effective instructions, my mother passed - she has been smiling since! We couldn’t have done this without Lama!
The instructors are great, Lama is amazing and truly cares about her students...I was always afraid to drive and Lama helped me overcome my fear...I passed the road test on the first try! I would highly recommend this school.
Went to Lama driving school for my 5 hour class. Being an avid video gamer and having driven before, I decided to take the road test without any instructor courses. I failed my first road test mainly because the proctors can be very picky with the way people drive. I went back to Lama driving school and had them schedule an appointment for another road test quickly because my permit was about to expire. They scheduled me another appointment in a week and at the same time I decided to take a course with the instructors. Upon taking the course I was taught how to drive to satisfy the likes of the the picky proctors. The way I see my friends and family drive is definitely different from the way NYS DMW would like you to drive. Because of this I would definitely recommend that youd take a class with an instructor to pass your road test on the first try. Overall the people were very nice, respectful and professional. I would definitely recommend Lama driving school, if you need a fast appointment, knowledgeable instructors, and want to pass your NYS driving test. Definitely give Lama driving school a shot.
Best experience with Lama driving school. Always send family members and friends to them and always excellent outcome.
Awesome driving school! They have amazing staff and friendly, knowledgeable instructors with many years of experience who made me feel super comfortable behind the wheel. Would recommend to anyone learning to drive in NYC. Keep up the good work!
I was looking for refresher courses before a trip to Vermont (too insecure to just practice without a second brake on my brother’s car).I got my license 12 years ago, but only drove a handful of times. I spoke to Hana, a total sweetheart, who made me an appointment and let me know to come in a few minutes before my lesson to get my form filled out at the office. When I walked in, she was helping someone on the phone and still managed to apologize and let me know shell be right with me.My first 2 lessons was with Abraham, who was knowledgeable and though casual enough to let me try to figure out how to follow his directions (he was briefed on my already having my license) but alert enough to correct me before I follow through with the wrong maneuver. My third lesson was with Mahjed who gave me pointers on U-ys, K turns, parallel parking and a little pointer on making right angle turns that came in handy parking in Vermont. My final lesson was again with Abraham who was incredibly calm taking me onto the highway even though I was less confident in my abilities than he was, and with his help, managed to stay completely in control of the car and my own nerves. We finished up the lesson with a bit of local driving where I was surprisingly calm and feeling confident for my trip.Just came back from my trip a couple of days ago. I managed to drive from the airport to my destination (almost 2 hours of highways, routes, local streets, and unpaved roads) without incident, and I was very comfortable driving the rest of the weekend. I’ve always been afraid of driving, but now I’m actually excited at the thought of practicing and getting better at it! Definitely would recommend Lama Driving School, and already trying to convince my sister to give this school a try since she was not able to pass when we took our lessons at the other school.
I loved everything about LAMA. Everyone there is friendly and professional. Every instructor is great! They want you to get your license on the first try when take your road test! Very affordable and great with working with your schedule.
The instructors and staff are friendly and helpful. However I find it a little weird that their package only covers one road test. If you fail, you have to pay the car rental fee and scheduling fee all over. In most driving school, they include two chances. The cost really adds up if you are not already an experienced driver.
This is school is bad don’t not go there they only care about money and don’t help the Arabics like them
Lama driving school all of the people their thank you so much, god bless all of you, the best place ever and everyone was just 100% wonderful i am so happy i chose them. I had a really great experience and all the people at Lama they were very helpful, caring and so patient its just a good environment plus they just made me feel comfortable and confident so i passed on my first try and i did it thanks to all of them. This place was recommended to me by a cousin of mine she went here and passed the test her first try also. I highly recommend them theyre really dedicated to making sure that youre a better driver and that you are ready to pass the first time you try, and I even looked at a few other spots and Lama was the best out of all..so I suggest you try these guys I swear its first class all the way you will not regret it at all. Thank you to everyone so very much I appreciate so much :)Anes Otovic
Incredible school--even more incredible people who work here! They make you feel like you are part of their family and really make sure that you learn the rules, as opposed to just teaching you how to physically drive. I am a more confident driver because of them! Thanks Lama Driving School!
Okay I never write reviews, so this is my 1st time writing. So today is July 14th, 2016 and I came to sign up with Lama Driving School with my friend. Their customer service is A M A Z I N G!!! Felt like Im talking with my own siblings laughing and joking around. Showed me options how to take classes and etc. The package is not expensive at all. I recommend you guys to come only to Lama Driving School. They do everything for you.
Love this place. I was a super scared new driver who thought she would never in a million years get her license... passed the road test on my first try. I highly recommend the Titanium package if you are a new driver (7 lessons + car for the road test + scheduling the test!). They also offer the necessary 5-Hour class! I got my license two days ago and Im still kind of in shock. The instructors are very patient and will answer your questions without making you feel foolish. I really cant say enough nice things about this place. Thank you, for helping me with everything.
Today, i just take my test road in my first try. Lama Driving School the best ever. The instructor are nice and they teach you.
Very nice and professional people. I was there this morning for a class and road test. Thanks to Lama Driving School I passed. Definitely recommend to anyone who wants a drivers license.
Today I past my road test and it was all because of the lama team, each and everyone has put their time in to help me accomplish what I did today and that’s pass my road test. With making sure you have every turn, stop light, stop sign, parking and 3 point turn down to the T they will make you feel ready and confident on the day you take your test. Best place I’ve ever taken lessons at ! Thank you lama and to everyone who helped me pass
The owner of the company is amazing at preparing you for the road test. Very professional instructors and they make sure you are good to go before you even start the test. I passed my first try all thanks to them. Thank you so so much Llama !!!!
Magnificent great loved it.. great driving instructors. nice prices, good cars, great teachers. Lama herself is great person, taught me well I passed the first try.
This school is excellent!! I recommend this school to everyone in Brooklyn who want to be a driver in NYC. This school have the best instructors ever! they are there to teach you, not to rip you off. I had alot of road test, out of 16 this is the only road test I passed. I recommend Lama to everybody. Go to the best, not the rest!!!
I had a lesson at both the Brooklyn and Staten Island location.... great instructors... patient n knowledgeable.... passed my road test... going back to purchase a highway lesson....thank you lama driving school!
THE BEST DRIVING SCHOOL EVER! I passed my road test from the very 1st time!Thank you so much to Samah. Samah is the best! She helped me overcome my fear of driving. She is so calm, collected, highly professional, respectful, patient and organized. I am so thankful that I got paired with her. I am beyond happy that I passed from the very first time. She will literally train you so well and will give you all the tools and tips to pass. Samah developed my confidence and gave me that extra push to pass. I am beyond thankful for her. She is a gem and a great asset to the driving school.Front desk staff are AWESOME. They are super helpful, nice, and professional. They always pick up the phone and are super glad to help you with any questions or concerns.If you are looking for a driving school, look no more. This place IS THE BEST!THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!
This school provides the best driving education ever. I owe my dearest gratitudes to all my instructors who taught me how to drive responsibly on the road, in particularly Abraham and Majed. The driving test is intimidating at times and I really felt nervous because Id hear stories of how some people struggled with it. But this school is the most helpful youll ever find. I never touched a car in my life until I came here and in less than two months later I am now on the road with my license, ready to travel wherever life takes me. This school was amazing and I cant stress how much they truly helped. I owe alot to them for turning me into a capable young driver. Thank you Lama driving school and all its staff for helping me get my license.Sincerely -Aiven
I just came from my driving test. I passed and I am very thankful to Lama and her team ! Very friendly and responsible people working there. If you are student like me and dont have time during the semester. If you would like to pass driving exam while you are in winter break. Just call them and they will help you to set up everything for you.
Amazing school, affordable package deals, great instructor, and overall an amazing place. Everyone was very kind and they made getting my license a very easy process. Highly recommend.
I failed my rt twice and then went to this school and after a few lessons with sarah I passed my road test! Thank you sarah thank you everyone,if you want to pass the test from the first time I recommend this school…!!
I passed the exam with Best driving school in New York really, I got the best 5 hour class with very nice information which help me to pass the exam.. I got an appointment for road test after 2 day from the 5 hour class 🤔🤔🤔 what?!!!! Yes 5 hour class was on 1 Jan and my road test was on 3rd of Jan and I passed the exam ✨✨✨✨Thanks lama Driving School
Amazing place with nice and friendly people (office staff and instructors), they send text message as a reminder of each lesson which is helpful, and they helped me to pass my road test easily.
Great service to all type of nationalities, feel home at lamas driving school . Thank you 😁
Last year I was unhappy with my current driving in staten island, I came here took a few lessons and past my road test. Lama gave me a confidence in driving my previous school never did. This school is amazing and not to mention affordable. Thanks Lama!
Amazing people and very good driving instructors, Also Lama is very charming and very good teaching and preparing people that never drive before . She will make you feel comfortable and ready to pass the test.
I’m not the type to write reviews! BUT I had to this one time ! I had 4 teachers and they were amazing at teaching if I made a mistake they would let Me know and we would work on it until I got it . Never got upset if I made the mistake again . I chose package 2 (5 classes ) I added one more class the same day of my test and I’m glad I did because it took off a bit of pressure! I did my 5 hour pre license course here as well . Everyone was so friendly and they would talk to you as if you knew each other . I’m recommending everyone I know bc im still in disbelief that in one month I took my 5 hour course my 6 lessons and road test and I actually passed ! They had faith in me !
This place is amazing. 10/10 I passed on first try after only 5 classes with you guys. The bay ridge location has the most friendliest people. And my teacher for the classes was the sweetest woman there, however when I was taken to staten for my road test I was completely lost. I was with some lady who took my papers I never seen her in the bay ridge location. She didn’t communicate with me properly at all as she focused on only one girl, which isn’t my issue cause I could care less about this. But after I got off my road test and the guy told me I passed I didn’t know what P meant cause I saw points taken off so I didn’t know if I passed or not. I exit to ask the lady that had my papers and she quickly came up to me and gave me a slight pinch and told me to be quiet cause one of the girls was upset she failed? And I said I just was asking??? And in the car again she told me to be quiet? Why is it my fault I didn’t understand I just wanted to know. I guess she was trying to ease the girls feelings but I was confused and felt discouraged completely. After I got to bay ridge I just stood there without knowing if I should go home or not and I just left. Don’t get me wrong this place is amazing but I just didn’t feel right with someone I don’t know touching me at all. Especially telling me to shut up after asking a question out of confusion. And in the car she told me not to speak as if I was even going to speak at all lol. But I fully recommend the bay ridge location, never met people nicer anywhere else. Thank you !!! :)
Very patient and professional staff here at Lamas. Very caring people in general as well . lama and her entire staff are marvelous both in Brooklyn and in Staten Island. 10/10
I just passed my road test today! The people who work at this school really want you to pass, and in my opinion go above and beyond in accomplishing that goal. Ive been to other driving schools in Brooklyn, and no other offers you the confidence and experience to pass the road test like Lama.
Incredible driving instructors!! I passed my driving test thank to them :) Ive been to quite a few schools, and they are by far the best. Thank you lama!!
Very Friendly Staff and very good Instructors, if you follow their instructions you can pass the road test on your first attempt.Prices are very fair and the lesson is long enough to learn what you should do on the road test and on a daily basis.
After years of being scared of drive because of a car accident, the instructor at lama made me realize how easy it was, it took me many lessons to feel comfortable and when I decided to take the road test, Lama took me personally and made sure to practice before the road test and I passed on my first try
Lama is the best, most professional, loving and kindhearted person to ever do business with. Her colleagues absolutely know what they’re doing and they wouldn’t tell you anything wrong. I recommend anybody who’s trying to get they’re license in a week to go, I did it!!! I absolutely love them.
The best driving school. Also Lama has helped me to get a driving license in a short amount time. Everyone should get their license through them!I am a confident driver now... driving roads of Abu Dhabi.
The staff is amazing, very helpful and welcoming. They wont try and force you into taking the test before your ready because I when I took my test, I passed the first time on Friday May 27 2016.They will teach you everything you need to know to not just pass the test but have you ready to be a good driver.
Such a great school! I would definitely recommend sarah and huda,they are very patient and know how to teach well!
I really don’t know where to start. This is the best school in NYC. My dad booked his test with her 3 years ago and he passed. And now tht I’m taking my road test, he told me to go with her. She is a very nice person and her spirit is just great. She gets you out of the mood and makes you feel very comfortable. Also, before the test she gave me a lesson and pointed out all my little mistakes and told me hoe to avoid them. She gave me sooooo much confidence in myself that made me believe I can pass the test very easily. THANK YOU SOOOOOOOO MUCH LAMA. 😊
LAMA driving school is the greatest in all of Brooklyn took lessons with them pass the road test a while back. TRUST and stick with them you will do fantastic, good luck to all.
The Instructions are very good and helped me to pass my road test. I recommend lama driving school.they are professional and so nice And I am giving them 5 stars.
The best driving school in the world, Excellent, Excellent service, very nice people, Especially Lama herself, she is the best driving teacher, she has a beautiful personality and she is a wonderful person, She helped me and never gave up on me until I received my license.
Lama driving school is the reason i have my license. They never gave up on me, and i would highly recommend them to anyone who is looking for a professional experience in terms of a driving school. Thank you Lama!
Signed my daughter up for their premium package a few months ago - school offered attractive discount but daughter did not learn much during the lessons and told me the instructor kept grabbing her wrists when showing her steering techniques - he did stop when she told him to but felt uncomfortable for the rest of the lessons -
Do not take the packages they are not organized or professional, no good customer service at this school, and (On the Day of the road test,) when it is time for the road test they charge you $120 from out of the blue. Seems they are out to make money 💰 only.
Just passed my road test Today. Thanks Lama Driving school. Highly recommend this school !!! Affordable prices and excellent service.The Best School in Brooklyn.
Lama is a outstanding instructor, I learned everything about driving from her. I highly recommend going to her if you need lessons, and get your driver license on the first try.
Total reviews rating 4.5
199 Reviews for Lama Driving School 2023:
Review №1
2022-04-15I started going to Lama school last year and they were very accommodating to my work schedule. I had to take lessons once or twice a month. I want say Sarah is the best instructor at the school but I’m sure they’re all fine. She is the best though. She went out of her way to make sure I got my license. I was nervous and about to cancel my second test after taking such a long hiatus from lessons until this year . But Sarah really encouraged me and even the Lama driving school employees who did not cancel it. And I took it and did so much better than expected. I’m so happy I passed. It’s like night and day, don’t blame the school when you don’t pass, because in the end, most people fail their first time. Just keep taking the test until you pass. Don’t get discouraged because then you’ll have to wait even longer! Anyway, Sarah ‘add sure my parking skill were perfect so that gave me the confidence to pass and I highflying recommend her at the lama driving school in Brooklyn.
Review №2
2022-06-25I learned something new from every instructor I had here but Sara was awesome. She is very knowledgeable, professional and respectful. The slim receptionist was amazing too. The day of the road test, I was a bit nervous but Lama calmed me down and I got my license that day!!!
Review №3
2022-03-04It is the best driving school you would find in New york. People are helpful and friendly. Especially the Albanian instructor Sara. We became friends in first lesson. All employees respectful and experienced.I highly recommend it to everyone.
Review №4
2022-04-24Absolutely incredible driving school - everyone who works there is friendly, professional, and what can I say: thanks to Hadi I passed first time! I didn’t even know how to start a car, and 7 lessons later I pass!Lama who founded the school is also the loveliest lady who is super funny and welcoming.I really can’t say a single bad thing about the school. Absolutely perfect from that to finish - thank you! And thank you again to Hadi - it was you that taught me everything to pass
Review №5
2021-12-13One of the best driving school you will find in New York. My instructor Sara was so amazing, very friendly and patient. She breaks everything down into steps and even gives you tips for future use. A few family members have used Lama to obtain our driving license and our experience was great.
Review №6
2021-10-19Absolutely loves my experience at Lama driving school. the staff is very friendly and helpful. The instructors are very nice and very good at explaining each step and they help out as much as they can and they make you feel very comfortable. I definitely suggest going to this driving school if you want to learn how to drive and to schedule the fastest road test appointment.
Review №7
2022-01-19Overall, this place was amazing. I was able to pass the road test on my first try, despite being a nervous exam-taker. Their instructors are super patient and helpful, which I really appreciated. However, my only issue is the fact that they seemed a bit disorganized. Upon completing my 5-hour pre-licensing course (needed prior to road test) during August, they said I had to wait until October for a definitive date of my road test. I was surprised because I expected to take the road test after finishing my lessons, which makes sense because it’s still fresh in your mind. It would have been nice had I been informed about having to wait 2 months before purchasing my lessons. I was then told I would receive a call/text when I am off the waitlist, but never got one. I ended up having to call them myself for an update. When signing up for lessons, just be ready to be put on a waitlist to take your test. Other than that, they were very nice and helpful.
Review №8
2022-05-16Great experience overall - reasonable prices, knowledgable instructors and Lama, the owner, was amazing and gave me the boost of confidence I needed to pass my driving exam on my first try! Would recommend.
Review №9
2022-05-19I would definitely not recommend lama driving school this school does not seem to be organized nor care for their students, during my first lesson my instructor was looking down at her phone for majority off the lesson and would occasionally look up and say ur doing fine, when u schedule ur lessons they don’t tell you who you will be driving with it’s usually always random, instructors gave poor feed back on each lesson, did not seem to know what they were talking about. If you want to take lesson at their other branch you have to pay extra. In addition when I asked for a refund which they are legally supposed to provide according to the CONTRACT I signed they coincidentally said they changed their contract last month and do not need to give me my money back (that was a lie) and they can’t randomly change a contract especially without letting all parties involved with the contract know about the change.
Review №10
2022-03-06Sara is the best driving instructor there is. She is knowledgeable, professional, patient, very helpful and pleasant. Both My husband and I passed the test at first try. I highly recommend her.