St Mina Driving School
Jersey City, New Jersey
Reviews
Mohamed Syedali
12 Feb 2018
REPORT
I would definitely recommend this driving school to others, Magdy is extremely helpful if you are a new comer and is very clear with his instructions and procedures to driving. Thanks Magdy!!
Haotian Chen
10 Oct 2017
REPORT
All he wants is money. Keeps talking on the phone. Never recommend this place.
Sreevathsan Ravichandran
19 Aug 2017
REPORT
Passed in first attempt, took 11 hours driving
About me: I haven't driven before and this is the my first time learning to drive experience.
I took my first class with Amar DS for an hour, second one...
Passed in first attempt, took 11 hours driving
About me: I haven't driven before and this is the my first time learning to drive experience.
I took my first class with Amar DS for an hour, second one with Amin for 2 hours and then I got appointment with St.Mina DS.
Magdy is all in all when it comes to St.Mina DS
Timing: I usually book appointments at the end of my driving session for the next one. He gives me call five minutes before reaching and ensure I get complete 2 hours.
About instructor: He asks in first class what is the expectations from him, what you want to do for this 2 hours, etc. I found difficulty understanding his linguistics at first few times, but the main words like brakes, gas, left, right, stop, k turn, park are clearly understood. So, I never bothered about the stories he shares.
My driving sessions:
I took 5 sessions, each 2 hours.
Session 1,2 turns, parking, backup
Session 3 highway driving at night
Session 4 highway, parking, k-turn
Session 5 local street driving
On the day of exam, I requested him for an hour to practice and drive to Rahway, my exam centre.
I found the tips he shared very helpful during exam, like the stop signs where people miss and fail, 3 time signal change while k-turn. At the end, I felt extremely happy to pass in the first attempt.
Because I practiced in that car, I am confident now to handle any car.
Because he always talks during the session or engaged in calls, I am confident now that I can drive with any distractions caused by my fellow passengers.
4 🌟 only because he needs to improve a lot on car cleanliness .
Gokulananda das
22 Jun 2017
REPORT
It was really bad. First of all he has a thick accent and worse than that is, he has big ego. He keeps yelling over every single mistake that you make. This was my second and final lesson. I am done w...
It was really bad. First of all he has a thick accent and worse than that is, he has big ego. He keeps yelling over every single mistake that you make. This was my second and final lesson. I am done with him. Forget with driving lesson he has a big ego over the phone too. He should understand that people have tough time understanding his thick accent yet he is so foolishly proud of his knowledge that he has an audacity to shout at others as if he is teaching free of cost and doing favor to others.
Also, I must let to know that he is not focused on teaching. Hardly explains any road concepts and most of the time keeps talking over the phone booking his appointments. I will never recommend this person as a teacher
Ravi Kiran R
11 Apr 2017
REPORT
Mr Magdy is one man army. He teaches only after observing the driving style. His correction method in case of hitting curb and alternative methods of k turn made me pass my road test at lodi with bree...
Mr Magdy is one man army. He teaches only after observing the driving style. His correction method in case of hitting curb and alternative methods of k turn made me pass my road test at lodi with breeze. He is punctual and may sound impatient if we miss time. He gives one hour exact course unlike other driving schools.
Definetly would recommend this driving school if your aim is to drive safe and of course clear the road test.
Mary Khalil
21 Jan 2017
REPORT
He teaches me the parallel park soooo good at the test I didn't do anything wrong with the park and good handle with the car. He is patient and good person for real. Thank you Mr Mandy.
Sweety G
12 Jan 2017
REPORT
Magdee, the driving instructor is awesome and I was so pleased to meet him. I passed the road test easily in my first attempt.
Pros:
1. Most patient and kind instructor - he will never yell at you ra...
Magdee, the driving instructor is awesome and I was so pleased to meet him. I passed the road test easily in my first attempt.
Pros:
1. Most patient and kind instructor - he will never yell at you rather will guide you on your mistakes. Guys..Don't be afraid to ask him questions, he won't get irritated and will clear all your doubts.
2. Professional - He will always call you 10 mins before your class and will reach on time. He will charge you reasonably as per market rate (Not like Amar driving school who had increased their per class fees by 5 dollars after my 3 classes with them).
3. Excellent driving skill - He will teach you all tricks and techniques for parallel parking and K-turn. Moreover, if you are incorrect in trying to make PP then he will teach you how to correct it properly (which other driving schools like Amar and Amin don't teach).
Cons:
He has a basic model of car. (Well guys.. According to me, car model shouldn't affect your driving if your motto is to learn driving).
100% recommend Saint Mina's driving school.
Sharonda Thacker
19 Jul 2016
REPORT
Magdy was so patient. I went 3 schools (city line, falcon and provident) before I found him. I told him how I was trying to find the right one for me because i was very nervous. He told me no worry I ...
Magdy was so patient. I went 3 schools (city line, falcon and provident) before I found him. I told him how I was trying to find the right one for me because i was very nervous. He told me no worry I am him. He couldn't have been more right. I am so grateful. I passed the test on my second time out. The first time was my fault because I was nervous. I went back to him for additional lessons and BOOM I passed. He is amazing and I would totally recommend him to any and everyone.
raj.banerji
8 Feb 2014
REPORT
Took a few classes with him and today I had my road test in Wayne, NJ and I passed in my 1st try. Very cool minded, very thorough in his instructions, but never overbearing as to make you nervous. He ...
Took a few classes with him and today I had my road test in Wayne, NJ and I passed in my 1st try. Very cool minded, very thorough in his instructions, but never overbearing as to make you nervous. He always called a few mins before he arrived and I appreciated that. The best part for me was I never thought parallel park and K turns are actually piece of cakes. I am glad he was my teacher. Am surprised how come no one else has reviewed him here?!! Try him and you'll know what I mean.
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St Mina Driving School
Jersey City, New Jersey
Reviews
Mohamed Syedali
12 Feb 2018
I would definitely recommend this driving school to others, Magdy is extremely helpful if you are a new comer and is very clear with his instructions and procedures to driving. Thanks Magdy!!
Haotian Chen
10 Oct 2017
All he wants is money. Keeps talking on the phone. Never recommend this place.
Sreevathsan Ravichandran
19 Aug 2017
Passed in first attempt, took 11 hours driving
About me: I haven't driven before and this is the my first time learning to drive experience.
I took my first class with Amar DS for an hour, second one...
Passed in first attempt, took 11 hours driving
About me: I haven't driven before and this is the my first time learning to drive experience.
I took my first class with Amar DS for an hour, second one with Amin for 2 hours and then I got appointment with St.Mina DS.
Magdy is all in all when it comes to St.Mina DS
Timing: I usually book appointments at the end of my driving session for the next one. He gives me call five minutes before reaching and ensure I get complete 2 hours.
About instructor: He asks in first class what is the expectations from him, what you want to do for this 2 hours, etc. I found difficulty understanding his linguistics at first few times, but the main words like brakes, gas, left, right, stop, k turn, park are clearly understood. So, I never bothered about the stories he shares.
My driving sessions:
I took 5 sessions, each 2 hours.
Session 1,2 turns, parking, backup
Session 3 highway driving at night
Session 4 highway, parking, k-turn
Session 5 local street driving
On the day of exam, I requested him for an hour to practice and drive to Rahway, my exam centre.
I found the tips he shared very helpful during exam, like the stop signs where people miss and fail, 3 time signal change while k-turn. At the end, I felt extremely happy to pass in the first attempt.
Because I practiced in that car, I am confident now to handle any car.
Because he always talks during the session or engaged in calls, I am confident now that I can drive with any distractions caused by my fellow passengers.
4 🌟 only because he needs to improve a lot on car cleanliness .
Gokulananda das
22 Jun 2017
It was really bad. First of all he has a thick accent and worse than that is, he has big ego. He keeps yelling over every single mistake that you make. This was my second and final lesson. I am done w...
It was really bad. First of all he has a thick accent and worse than that is, he has big ego. He keeps yelling over every single mistake that you make. This was my second and final lesson. I am done with him. Forget with driving lesson he has a big ego over the phone too. He should understand that people have tough time understanding his thick accent yet he is so foolishly proud of his knowledge that he has an audacity to shout at others as if he is teaching free of cost and doing favor to others.
Also, I must let to know that he is not focused on teaching. Hardly explains any road concepts and most of the time keeps talking over the phone booking his appointments. I will never recommend this person as a teacher
Ravi Kiran R
11 Apr 2017
Mr Magdy is one man army. He teaches only after observing the driving style. His correction method in case of hitting curb and alternative methods of k turn made me pass my road test at lodi with bree...
Mr Magdy is one man army. He teaches only after observing the driving style. His correction method in case of hitting curb and alternative methods of k turn made me pass my road test at lodi with breeze. He is punctual and may sound impatient if we miss time. He gives one hour exact course unlike other driving schools.
Definetly would recommend this driving school if your aim is to drive safe and of course clear the road test.
Mary Khalil
21 Jan 2017
He teaches me the parallel park soooo good at the test I didn't do anything wrong with the park and good handle with the car. He is patient and good person for real. Thank you Mr Mandy.
Sweety G
12 Jan 2017
Magdee, the driving instructor is awesome and I was so pleased to meet him. I passed the road test easily in my first attempt.
Pros:
1. Most patient and kind instructor - he will never yell at you ra...
Magdee, the driving instructor is awesome and I was so pleased to meet him. I passed the road test easily in my first attempt.
Pros:
1. Most patient and kind instructor - he will never yell at you rather will guide you on your mistakes. Guys..Don't be afraid to ask him questions, he won't get irritated and will clear all your doubts.
2. Professional - He will always call you 10 mins before your class and will reach on time. He will charge you reasonably as per market rate (Not like Amar driving school who had increased their per class fees by 5 dollars after my 3 classes with them).
3. Excellent driving skill - He will teach you all tricks and techniques for parallel parking and K-turn. Moreover, if you are incorrect in trying to make PP then he will teach you how to correct it properly (which other driving schools like Amar and Amin don't teach).
Cons:
He has a basic model of car. (Well guys.. According to me, car model shouldn't affect your driving if your motto is to learn driving).
100% recommend Saint Mina's driving school.
Sharonda Thacker
19 Jul 2016
Magdy was so patient. I went 3 schools (city line, falcon and provident) before I found him. I told him how I was trying to find the right one for me because i was very nervous. He told me no worry I ...
Magdy was so patient. I went 3 schools (city line, falcon and provident) before I found him. I told him how I was trying to find the right one for me because i was very nervous. He told me no worry I am him. He couldn't have been more right. I am so grateful. I passed the test on my second time out. The first time was my fault because I was nervous. I went back to him for additional lessons and BOOM I passed. He is amazing and I would totally recommend him to any and everyone.
raj.banerji
8 Feb 2014
Took a few classes with him and today I had my road test in Wayne, NJ and I passed in my 1st try. Very cool minded, very thorough in his instructions, but never overbearing as to make you nervous. He ...
Took a few classes with him and today I had my road test in Wayne, NJ and I passed in my 1st try. Very cool minded, very thorough in his instructions, but never overbearing as to make you nervous. He always called a few mins before he arrived and I appreciated that. The best part for me was I never thought parallel park and K turns are actually piece of cakes. I am glad he was my teacher. Am surprised how come no one else has reviewed him here?!! Try him and you'll know what I mean.
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