David Driving School — Attraction in Town of Ramapo

I'd like to preface this by saying that I held a North Carolina State Driver's License for 10+ years, and made the mistake of letting my license expire when I moved up to NYC. Once I re-acquired my learner's permit, I began to take driving lessons in NYC so I could get acquainted with city traffic, but I wanted to take my road test in a more rural area so I wouldn't have to deal with the added stress of traffic in New York. I did a google search and found David's Driving School in Spring Valley. It's about a 1hr train ride out of NY Penn Station, and is about a 3 minute walk once you get off the Spring Valley platform. Very convenient and accessible location for anyone living in the city.

The woman answering the phone was lovely and hospitable, and it really puts you at ease to hear such a pleasant voice speaking over the phone like that. I booked a 45min practice session in conjunction with their road test package.

The day of my road test, it happened to be snowing. When I arrived everyone was very friendly and even offered me a free cup of coffee. My driving instructor (his name was Shai - I apologize if I'm misspelling this) was terrific. In comparison to what I experienced in New York, I would say that he was my best instructor. He understands driving very well, his instructions are extremely clear and easy to follow, and perhaps most importantly - he spoke in a manner that really helped me to relax and just enjoy driving. He also gave me some parallel parking tips that basically resulted in a perfect parallel park every time. Once we got to the road test area, he talked me through exactly how the road test would go, and sure enough - it went exactly how he said it. He prepared me extremely well, and I passed without difficulty.

I will tell you that even for someone who is an experienced driver, the DMV road test is a nerve-racking experience. You basically put your fate in the hands of someone who has total power to deny your driving privileges, and it's very easy to let anxiety get the better of you. My instructor really understood the value in building my driving confidence and putting me at ease. I passed and had a great time doing so.

A+...

Short of words to describe such an astonishing school, a place of service where the atmosphere is calm, friendly, welcoming, and, most importantly, helpful. Whether it's scheduling a road test or taking a lesson, they go above and beyond.

My first encounter was with their customer service rep, Ashley, kind, attentive, and incredibly helpful. She assisted me in securing a road test and made sure to accommodate my scheduling restrictions, following up diligently until I had a date. When I faced issues with an instructor, she was quick to listen, found me a replacement the same day, and ensured I felt heard. Every time I walked in, she was smiling, ready to help. Just Awesome & lovely

Nosson, an outstanding instructor, is someone you'd genuinely enjoy conversing with. He teaches with patience, taking the time to show, explain, and allow practice, understanding that mastery doesn't always come on the first try. He respects your level of experience and age, making the learning process comfortable and effective. Highly recommended! Just Outstanding

And then there's Bruce, friendly, engaging, and always smiling. His warmth and positive energy make a real difference. Thank you, Bruce! You're a great guy. Just Amazing

Lastly, a special mention to Jack, the instructor who took me on the day of my road test. Although I missed my morning lesson for personal reasons, his upbeat and funny spirit put me at ease, making a stressful day feel lighthearted. Just special

Thank you, Ashley!, Nosson, Bruce, and Jack, you all played a role in helping me reach an important milestone, and I couldn't be more grateful.

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I had 6 lessons with 4 instructors. Darla, maria, aaron and jack. and I took 5 hour pre licensing course with yosef he was great! But to be honest with you, aaron was the worst. I took double lesson for one and half hour. He was not on time and finished lesson early. he came 10min late and chatted with staff at the office ( i was waiting for him at the office) and finished 15 min early!!!! where is my 30 min!!! He was kept watching his phone when I was driving for an hour! I didn't learn anything from him. He was kept saying "you gonna fail" over and over OMG...I felt like he didn't have willing to teach. He kept yawing and watching his phone. I was scared there would be an car accident. he was kept hitting break too often instead of teaching me. that was really bothering me as well. He was discouraged me and made me very nervous.. he was very rude.. I felt really bad.. bad experience ever.. but fortunately Jack was really good! He was great instructor ever I met! He was very patient he taught me how to drive very well step by step. he was encouraged me every moment when I was nervous. you have to really be careful when you choose instructor, It would be a waste of your time and money if you drive with wrong instructor! I should have taken his lesson earlier.. thank you jack! I really...