46 Reviews

Leung's Driving School

New York, New York
Reviews
Yu Cai
21 Mar 2018
REPORT
Not recommended, wasting time and money
Yatian L.
14 Jul 2017
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One of the teachers is really unprofessional!!!!! I feel offended! He touched me directly when guided, which made me really uncomfortable!!!!!!!!
Patrick Leung
9 Apr 2017
REPORT
I had gone a great many years without driving and wanted to get my license, driving on the right hand side of the road for really the first time. Albert Leung was my instructor and I had a very positi... Read More
I had gone a great many years without driving and wanted to get my license, driving on the right hand side of the road for really the first time. Albert Leung was my instructor and I had a very positive experience. He is extremely exacting and a very very experienced driver, able to give guidance during the lesson which will help you learn his skills. He will make you conscientious about everything. Pedestrians in particular; likely outcomes when a driver is slowing down; executing perfect parallel parking and 3-point turns. Even making a turn in an intersection becomes an artform under Albert's eagle-eyed tutelage. He has a sort of road sixth sense that he can start to impart to you. Albert teaches nuances like observing the red light countdown and using that to help judge whether to attempt a turn or go through an intersection. How many times did I hear him intone "You just failed the test" - it made me want to improve, and I steadily did. I ended up passing the test with just ten points off while many people around me were either failing or scraping by with many points deducted. The road test in Queens is no joke, those inspectors are demanding as well they should be. And I finally got a little smile from my long suffering teacher :-) Later I took the highway course and he was invaluable in helping me negotiate stressful situations like merging in traffic with impatient drivers all around and the lane running out. The bottom line is: Albert will turn you into a very safe, very observant driver. Read Less
Patrick L.
8 Apr 2017
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I had gone a great many years without driving and wanted to get my license, driving on the right hand side of the road for really the first time.Albert Leung was my instructor and I had a very positiv... Read More
I had gone a great many years without driving and wanted to get my license, driving on the right hand side of the road for really the first time.Albert Leung was my instructor and I had a very positive experience. He is extremely exacting and a very very experienced driver, able to give guidance during the lesson which will help you learn his skills. He will make you conscientious about everything. Pedestrians in particular; likely outcomes when a driver is slowing down; executing perfect parallel parking and 3-point turns. Even making a turn in an intersection becomes an artform under Albert's eagle-eyed tutelage. He has a sort of road sixth sense that he can start to impart to you. Albert teaches nuances like observing the red light countdown and using that to help judge whether to attempt a turn or go through an intersection. How many times did I hear him intone "You just failed the test" - it made me want to improve, and I steadily did. I ended up passing the test with just ten points off while many people around me were either failing or scraping by with many points deducted. The road test in Queens is no joke, those inspectors are demanding as well they should be. And I finally got a little smile from my long suffering teacher :-)Later I took the highway course and he was invaluable in helping me negotiate stressful situations like merging in traffic with impatient drivers all around and the lane running out. The bottom line is: Albert will turn you into a very safe, very observant driver. Read Less
Troy S.
26 Mar 2017
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I'm from Harlem and waited 30 years to get my license but the Lord blessed me with this place. I work on Fulton street so I needed a school that would be close to my job so i can walk right to work so... Read More
I'm from Harlem and waited 30 years to get my license but the Lord blessed me with this place. I work on Fulton street so I needed a school that would be close to my job so i can walk right to work soon as I finished class. The ladies at the desk, the receptionist are top of the line beautiful woman who made the sun shine even on a cloudy day. But much respect goes out to Albert the instructor from day one he was my brother, a great personality and a tremendous spirit. I felt at easy at all times while being instructed by Albert. I passed my test on the first shot and so I thank Leungs Driving school and I hope them much success in the future. Read Less
Boram L.
13 Feb 2017
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If someone's trying to save some money, I'd recommend this place as I think it's fairly cheaper than other schools but booking a lesson or road test is sooooooooooooo hard and the office/school smells... Read More
If someone's trying to save some money, I'd recommend this place as I think it's fairly cheaper than other schools but booking a lesson or road test is sooooooooooooo hard and the office/school smells like cigarette everywhere. When I had to watch that 4 hour video, I wanted to puke. Mr. Leung's an okay teacher but I just didn't like the lessons towards the end and he poked me when I did something wrong with his plastic stick thing and I don't know, it was awkward sometimes. Read Less
Judy L.
12 Feb 2017
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The instructor is relax, but provide nothing insightful on driving.Especially frustrating is the waiting place for where you to meet for your lesson. They don't mention that different location when yo... Read More
The instructor is relax, but provide nothing insightful on driving.Especially frustrating is the waiting place for where you to meet for your lesson. They don't mention that different location when you pay for your classes. Instead you have to find out on at the morning of the lesson to find no one in front of the school, and had to call them to find out that you have to walk down to Forsyth St., taking up your lesson time. This happens again in another lesson, where the instructor didn't park in the same spot along Forsyth St, but even further down. And there I was walking up and down probly going past his car several times. But he didn't have any lights on, nor did he try to look for you. The main gist of the experience is that they want you to waste your time and don't actually provide full 45 min of driving instruction.I would advise to look elsewhere for a better driving school. Read Less
Angie O.
1 Dec 2016
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1. Cash only 2. You have to register and pay in cash beforehand before they'll even book an appointment with you 3. $66 for 90 minutes. Or as they say, $66 for 2 back to back 45 minute lessons. Shoppi... Read More
1. Cash only 2. You have to register and pay in cash beforehand before they'll even book an appointment with you 3. $66 for 90 minutes. Or as they say, $66 for 2 back to back 45 minute lessons. Shopping around for driving school. That's a no go. Looking elsewhere. Read Less
Le Zheng
20 Oct 2016
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This is the worst driving school I've ever seen. The teachers are impatient and stupid. They just coax you to waste time and money here, but learn nothing at all.
Cindy Y.
30 Jun 2016
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I was looking around chinatown for another driving school! I went to another place by grand. Worst place ever they used really old cars. Anyhow. I found this place I signed up it was great, they had w... Read More
I was looking around chinatown for another driving school! I went to another place by grand. Worst place ever they used really old cars. Anyhow. I found this place I signed up it was great, they had weekend classes which was helpful. I got Albert as the instructor can't say enough he's really funny! He's calm and a great teacher. He made sure I understand fully before doing anything else. Today I passed my road test! So happy took 10 classes I was having a hard time parking, but he taught me a easier way. Anyone that are looking for a good instructor go for Albert and this location!!! Read Less
Michele M.
29 Jun 2016
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Mr Albert is great at explaining things and pretty much allows you to drive alone and with minimum correction. Mr. Tom is short-tempered and several times yelled at me and lost his temper - his Englis... Read More
Mr Albert is great at explaining things and pretty much allows you to drive alone and with minimum correction. Mr. Tom is short-tempered and several times yelled at me and lost his temper - his English is very bad and does not know how to explain things at all. Don't take classes with Mr. Tom, ask for Mr. Albert. Read Less
Lilac B.
2 Jun 2016
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I tried to learn how drive for many years with my family/friends volunteering to teach me, but it was always a really stressful and nerve-wracking experience. I failed the driving test several times.M... Read More
I tried to learn how drive for many years with my family/friends volunteering to teach me, but it was always a really stressful and nerve-wracking experience. I failed the driving test several times.My friend recommended I study with Mr. Leung instead, and after only 1.5 months...I now have my license and am a really skilled/confident driver! I'm honestly in shock about how quickly this happened. Driving in Chinatown was intimidating, but Mr. Leung always made me feel safe, and that if I could drive there I was prepared for anything! I recommend him highly. He keeps the experience calm and full of humor. Read Less
King Hei Lim
28 May 2016
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The teacher is good and patient.
Min T.
23 May 2016
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The receptionist was really nice and if you get Mr. Leung you will love it, he is a really funny guy and make jokes when you make a mistake. However, trying to schedule a lesson, or any lesson with th... Read More
The receptionist was really nice and if you get Mr. Leung you will love it, he is a really funny guy and make jokes when you make a mistake. However, trying to schedule a lesson, or any lesson with this school is super difficult! It was one lesson every other week if you are lucky. I ended up only having 2 lessons with Mr. Leung and all the other ones were with Mr. Tam. Mr. Tam was so horrible! When I was driving he would reach over and honk the car at another car or one time he leaned over to curse at a pedestrian. When I made a mistake he also yelled at me like a small child (not that you should yell at a small child like the way he did). He really doesn't have patience to teach. It is not worth it to pay for this place if you don't get Mr. Leung (which is next to impossible). Also, warning, they only accept cash payments. Read Less
Mengting G.
15 Apr 2016
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Very terrible instruction. Extremely poor English or Chinese. Lack of clarity. Avoid at your cost.
M C.
14 Mar 2016
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Each instructor doesn't mess around with a phone call or personal business. They focus on teaching. I appreciate that they figure out what type of learner you are and will accommodate that. I love als... Read More
Each instructor doesn't mess around with a phone call or personal business. They focus on teaching. I appreciate that they figure out what type of learner you are and will accommodate that. I love also that the lessons are paired, no single 30 or so lesson,  so you get over an hour in onr lesson (2 lessons scheduled back to back) which is.so helpful. They know what they are doing and its not a waste of money. Trust in that. Read Less
Diana W.
13 Jan 2016
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Found this place on Yelp after I've failed 2 road test with another school. Took the 10 lesson package, and I got my license after my first road test with this school! I had Albert & he was very amazi... Read More
Found this place on Yelp after I've failed 2 road test with another school. Took the 10 lesson package, and I got my license after my first road test with this school! I had Albert & he was very amazing. He was very nice and noticed what I did good, and what I did poorly on. He provided very good tips as to how to improve, as well as how to fix your parking if your parked poorly. Overall, amazing teacher & amazing school! Read Less
Mamta K.
10 Nov 2015
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Albert is a really good instructor! He uses little toys and tricks to explain parking, 3 point turns and so on. I was getting back to driving after 15 years of not driving. I passed my road test on th... Read More
Albert is a really good instructor! He uses little toys and tricks to explain parking, 3 point turns and so on. I was getting back to driving after 15 years of not driving. I passed my road test on the 4th attempt. I would say that had to do my getting nervous and the DMV inspectors not clearing explaining where I was wrong. I would recommend more than 10 lessons if you're getting back to driving after a long break. Alice at the front desk is very helpful too. Language wasn't really a barrier. They're very strict about their cancellation policies. If you need to cancel or reschedule make sure it's at least 24 hours in advance. This is a cash only place. Would recommend to friends!! Read Less
Charles W.
17 Aug 2015
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Avoid this place. Staffs are very rude and not willing to help. I called to ask how the driving school works. The front desk told me that I'm stupid and I should not take the road test. Wtf!!! Serious... Read More
Avoid this place. Staffs are very rude and not willing to help. I called to ask how the driving school works. The front desk told me that I'm stupid and I should not take the road test. Wtf!!! Seriously! Avoid this place! Read Less
Richard Z.
8 Aug 2015
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Leung's Driving School is a GODSEND.He will prepare you with everything you need for the road test. Shout-out to Alice at the front desk for being a dear, always greeting me with warm smiles and delig... Read More
Leung's Driving School is a GODSEND.He will prepare you with everything you need for the road test. Shout-out to Alice at the front desk for being a dear, always greeting me with warm smiles and delightful chats.I've taken the 10-class package (90 minutes for five days), which is a bit pricey, but it definitely paid off, as I got my license now. On the first day, I was a bit nervous to drive since it IS Chinatown and all, but Leung made me feel comfortable in the car and is a great instructor; very observant and teaches effortlessly. On the third day, he was pretty late, so to make my lesson up, he let me drive all the way to the driver test site in Red Hook via highway (my first time) so that three students can attempt to obtain their licenses. To my surprise, I felt super confident on the highway and even drove them back as I absorbed the knowledge of what to expect on my test day. Really unexpected turn of events, but you might get this opportunity, too! My last lesson was actually right before the test, which, in theory, is great and all, but I was so nervous that day that I messed up routine things, which made me lose some confidence. However, even though my driving during the exam wasn't pretty (hit the curb during parking multiple times and had to basically stop the vehicle for jaywalking pedestrians), I STILL managed to succeed on the first try. Honestly, the test is extremely easy to pass as long as you're aware of everything you must do, which consists of signaling, looking over your shoulder, pulling out, stopping, parking, yielding to traffic and people, performing a broken U-turn, and pulling over.Those are the pros of this driving school. Cons would be my teacher taking time off to go to the restroom, which happened quite a few times, but it didn't really bother me much; just a heads up for anyone who expects to get the full 90 minutes each lesson (though I think he makes up for it, but then again, he teaches another immediately afterwards, so probably not). But hey, when you gotta go, you gotta go. Nonetheless, it's been a fun ride.Thanks again, Leung! Read Less
Lindsay J.
13 May 2015
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Against all odds, I passed my road test today in Astoria! Honestly I went in without expecting to pass but turns out this place prepared me well and I made it with only 5 points taken off (for being t... Read More
Against all odds, I passed my road test today in Astoria! Honestly I went in without expecting to pass but turns out this place prepared me well and I made it with only 5 points taken off (for being too close to the curb during parallel parking that required a fix i.e. excessive maneuver).I bought the 10-lesson package in the beginning and supplemented one lesson today. Like others said they generally do 2 lessons at a time (45 x 2 = 90 minutes) but for some reason my very first time was scheduled for 3 lessons so I guess the schedule got thrown off. Actually there was a one year gap between my first lesson and my second lesson (work got crazy), and they were nice enough to allow me to supplement the increase in pricing ($25) instead of having me waste almost $300 of lesson time. From that point onward I knew that they ran a fair and efficient business and always trusted them. Another example is that today my instructor ran 30 min late, and as a result our lesson was 30 minutes past the scheduled time because they literally keep track of everything - I really appreciate this.Most of my lessons were with Mr. Tam (about 4), and my last lesson today before the road test was with Mr. Leung. The instructors are a bit different and I think I really liked having had both of them, as they pay attention to different things. I think Mr. Tam is more technically strict - hold the wheel straight, look out for specific angles, eyeing distances with parallel parking etc, while Mr. Leung points out traffic rules to you more i.e. don't go over bike lane, make sure you stop at stop signs and count to 3, observe thoroughly etc. Maybe it's because by the time I got to Mr. Leung today I was already driving ok? But anyway, I found having both helpful, and I think it was very helpful to have the last lesson with Mr. Leung today before the road test. Both instructors will yell at you and say a lot of things while you are trying to pay attention to the road which adds to the stress, but maybe that's just how you learn and remember things. Mr. Leung was also excellent in pointing out what to expect on the road test, which played a big role in my passing the test (I was very, very calm). Before the road test he also drove us around the area and pointed out the one-way and two-way streets - so helpful!The receptionist lady is very friendly and definitely keeps a thorough record. The only time when something was off was when there was another lady who subbed in for her one day and scheduled my road test on the day that I was out of town (which I consequently had to pay $15 for). I think they even keep track of what dialect of Chinese you speak because she always speaks Mandarin when talking to me but almost always she speaks in Canotonese to other people. She also calls you before all your lessons (unless it was just me since I did forget one of them...)Clientele is mostly Chinese people who speak Chinese, although I have seen other races and Chinese people who only speak English. Speaking Chinese would definitely help, but both instructors speak English (and I think Mr. Leung may be a tad better) so it should be fine without. All in all, I passed the road test so there's literally nothing to complain about, and I am satisfied with the experience I have had here.*Minus one star for minor things: sometimes I feel like the instructors lose patience  and end up sounding condescending, and it kind of frazzles me even more and not an ideal way to learn; the bathroom in this building...just don't (no soap no paper towel no toilet paper - although the receptionist lady will give you toilet paper...); there was not a lot of visibility in terms of road test scheduling. If I could give 4.5 stars I would. Read Less
Helen L.
27 Dec 2014
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Here is why 2 stars (why not less or more).The reason why I did not give less than 2 stars is because I did pass my driving test the first time after taking 20 lessons from this place. But honestly, I... Read More
Here is why 2 stars (why not less or more).The reason why I did not give less than 2 stars is because I did pass my driving test the first time after taking 20 lessons from this place. But honestly, I would recommend going to a different school that is cheaper and offer better service.Pros:- Receptionist is nice (of course they have to as they are collecting your money, but I'm glad they are always smiling).- I had Albert as my instructor for my last lesson since he was subbing Tam. He gave me really good tips about the stop signs and creeping inch by inch (looking both ways), I believe that really helped me with my test and one of the major reasons I passed. - Although I'm not a fan of Tam as my instructor, I did pass the test, and parked/and did a k-turn smoothly because of lessons with him.Cons:-(Major reason I was disappointed about this school.) The scheduling is horrible. If I knew that they would schedule my lessons once every other week, I would have definitely went to a different school. I don't have a car at home nor any friends that I practice driving with, so this really affected my learning progress. After two weeks I already forgotten what I learned without practicing. But I have already gave them a huge amt of deposit for the Unlimited Package ($799 for unlimited road test + 18 lessons + five hour video). In addition, when I mentioned this to the receptionist, they just told me that they can't schedule me ahead of time (which is really confusing to me, because I already paid for the lessons ahead of time, so I don't really understand why I need to be pushed out every other two weeks for half of my lessons).- I tried to reschedule my driving test but the receptionist gave me a bad attitude about it, and I was SUPER SHOCKED since she was usually really really nice to me. I'm not sure if it was a bad day for her, but it was definitely not necessary for me to receive that negative tone from her.-I had Tam. NOW PLEASE WHEN YOU ARE SCHEDULING YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT, AVOID HAVING HIM. He was my instructor for 18 lessons, however I have to say 9/18 I really did not understand him so I felt like my learning progress could have been much faster and probably did not have to spend more money to add on extra lessons! I should have asked to switch instructor, but a part of me kept saying "maybe next time I will understand him" (that was stupidity on my end, so please do not repeat my mistake). In addition, it really does not help when he yells at you.  I also added 2 extra lessons from a different driving school right before my driving test to get more practice.Overall, if you can find a place that is cheaper and can schedule your lessons week after week, it would be best. Especially for those students who are like me that cannot get practice from friends/family and never driven before. Read Less
Joe T.
18 Aug 2014
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Past Student, I did not pass but I am planning to take lessons here again.I thought I would write about their pricing structure here (August 2014)-----Cash Only:-----**each lesson is 45 minutes, each ... Read More
Past Student, I did not pass but I am planning to take lessons here again.I thought I would write about their pricing structure here (August 2014)-----Cash Only:-----**each lesson is 45 minutes, each time you are required to take 2+ lessons (1.5 hours)**They all include the required CRAZY 5-hour 1940 video session$450 for 10 lessons (450 minutes)---$60.00/hour; additional lessons @ $45 (?) each (45 minutes)-$738 for 20 lessons (900 minutes)---$49.20/hour; additional lessons @ $45 (?) each (45 minutes)$799 for 18 lessons (810 minutes) with UNLIMITED road test rentals.  ---$59.19/hour; additional lessons @$30 each (45 minutes) Read Less
Linh N.
26 Jul 2013
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My friend and boyfriend had taken lessons at Mr. Leung's Driving School and both had passed. I was convinced to take my lessons here and it definitely didn't disappoint.I chose the package with 18 les... Read More
My friend and boyfriend had taken lessons at Mr. Leung's Driving School and both had passed. I was convinced to take my lessons here and it definitely didn't disappoint.I chose the package with 18 lessons and unlimited times of testing within a year, the price came out to be around $700ish, pricey but the outcome was worth it. My lessons are usually on Saturdays which is Mr. Leung's day off, so instead I got Mr. Tam. It was hard to understand Mr. Tam at first but with the next meeting, I know what to expect from him and he spoke clearer since I manage to tell him the first time around that he wasn't clear in communication. I find myself getting better at driving with each meeting which made me more confident.The lady at the receptionist (which goes by Ling) was really nice and accommodating. She helps me schedule my time each week after my lessons (because I'm the first one each one, I go schedule my next appointment after my lessons versus before my lesson). She quickly scheduled my test date and told me my test site even though I still have a couple of more lessons to go. She manages to arrange everything perfectly so I fully complete my lessons and was able to take the road test.On the day of my test, I had my last lesson with Mr. Leung. He was definitely an interesting person. Also likes to talk a lot, so if you don't like distractions (which I find myself don't) take Mr. Tam instead. Mr. Leung actually made me nervous before my test because I literally thought I got everything down but he kept criticizing the way I drive. I thought I was going to go nuts. He then took myself and another 3 person to the test site and along the way, gave us a lot of pointers which was really helpful.In the end, I passed on my first road test. Each person has their own preference of how they want their instructor to be, so don't hesitate to change instructors at the driving school. Plus, to each their own. Read Less
Eric Zhang
27 Sep 2012
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For all the bad reviews because you fail doesn't mean your teacher is bad...it because you dont have enough skills to pass-(Practice makes Perfect) Recommend Instructor Albert but any teacher is good ... Read More
For all the bad reviews because you fail doesn't mean your teacher is bad...it because you dont have enough skills to pass-(Practice makes Perfect) Recommend Instructor Albert but any teacher is good if you practice more. and Listen !!!! Price is a little above average Place is Small but can fit 15 people inside Cars is Fair Tip-If you cant make it,call 1 day advance or it will count !!!Read Less
nycmom57
5 Jul 2011
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I decided to go with Leungs because other schools were either out of my price range or women reviewers reported being groped (really). At first I suspected Leung's of packing their reviews, but after ... Read More
I decided to go with Leungs because other schools were either out of my price range or women reviewers reported being groped (really). At first I suspected Leung's of packing their reviews, but after taking classes with Albert, I can report that the good reviews are all true. Albert is a good teacher; very patient, totally unflappable and with a dry wit that kept me smiling. Alice, in the office, is very sweet and accommodating -- no problems there. They only get 4 stars because the office is in a dirty building with no bathroom (use the one in the excellent dim sum restaurant downstairs), and the videos used in the required ""5 hour class"" look like they've been in use since 1975. The Toyota I learned in was not new. But the driving teaching is excellent (if you get Albert -- I never met any other instructor), which is all that matters. I signed up with Citysearch to post this review, because Leung's deserves it. Read Less
Mothermax45
21 Mar 2011
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After reading all the reviews I decided to go with them. The five hour class is a total joke. The class is given in a box size receptionist area on a small tv screen mounted to the wall. The day o... Read More
After reading all the reviews I decided to go with them. The five hour class is a total joke. The class is given in a box size receptionist area on a small tv screen mounted to the wall. The day of my first lesson I stood out in the rain waiting for my instructor very upset and stressful to the point I was crying. The lesson was given in so much congestion that it was hard for me and the instructor to concentrate on the lessons. If you want to learn how to drive this is not the place to learn. If you need a course in defensive driving this is the place to go. Choosing this school was a costly terrible mistake. Please do your research and only pay for one lesson before you commit Read Less
twilite13th
29 Nov 2010
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First off, be aware that when they give you a price quote, the price is for a 45 minute lesson but the lessons are really 90 minutes long so you'll end up paying double. They're still competitively pr... Read More
First off, be aware that when they give you a price quote, the price is for a 45 minute lesson but the lessons are really 90 minutes long so you'll end up paying double. They're still competitively priced, but I thought that was really deceptive. I have the impression that people's experiences with this school depend on which instructor they get and whether or not they speak Chinese. My instructor's English wasn't great, and he wasn't very good at explaining parallel parking, three point turns or maneuvering in reverse. I basically had to figure those out by trial and error. He was also extremely unfriendly; he didn't even introduce himself, or say hello or goodbye, and his comments were often more distracting than helpful. For example, if I was waiting for oncoming traffic to pass so I could make a left turn, he would point out a poorly parked car on the other side of the street and make me look and acknowledge it before finishing the turn. On multiple occasions we got stuck in the middle of an intersection after the light changed because he told me to drive through the intersection when there was traffic backed up on the other side, and under pressure he mixed up directions like 'forward' and 'left'. He didn't really hear my questions either, and never said one positive thing. On the plus side, they give you lots of experience driving in traffic and the instructor pays very close attention to detail. He'll correct your smallest mistakes, which definitely helps you improve. However, his poor communication skills made the entire experience more stressful and I failed my first road test, which he was half an hour late to. I'm going to find another school to help me practice for the second. Read Less
audrey k
12 Oct 2010
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Thanks to Albert, I've passed my exam on the first try! I agree with the other reviewers who say he is the best teacher! He's very patient, and I'll remember all the tips and pointers he gave to me.... Read More
Thanks to Albert, I've passed my exam on the first try! I agree with the other reviewers who say he is the best teacher! He's very patient, and I'll remember all the tips and pointers he gave to me. I don't know what the previous reviewer seraph2008 was talking about...he's probably just upset because he couldn't pass his driving exam. Both Alice and Anita are wonderful and just really sweet. I would definitely recommend this school!! Read Less
seraph2008
24 Jun 2010
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I have the worst experience at this school. I don't even want to give 1 star to this school. Although I have told the assistant there (Alice ?? and Annita) that I am poor driving and need a good te... Read More
I have the worst experience at this school. I don't even want to give 1 star to this school. Although I have told the assistant there (Alice ?? and Annita) that I am poor driving and need a good teacher to give me guidance. The teacher they recommend me don't even know the correct steps of starting a car. He was rambling all the time during the 1st and 2nd class. When I told the situation to school, they were extremely rude and said that all tutors in their school are ""excellent"". I was extremely disappointed at their service, their atitude and their driving class. I can't understand why others gave so high scores to their class. Frankly speaking, that's definitely the worst school I have ever attended. When I asked very politely about their boss Albert Leung's name card, they just refused bluntly. I wonder whether their boss knows about the terrible service of his employees and classes provided. It is a shame that this so call ""good"" driving school is so crappy. I strongly recommend other choosing other driivng schools. Read Less
bi medad
19 Mar 2010
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Wow, the place is cheap and the people are really nice. He helped me and gave me really good hints even before the exam and I passed at first attempt. Although I already had a driving license from my ... Read More
Wow, the place is cheap and the people are really nice. He helped me and gave me really good hints even before the exam and I passed at first attempt. Although I already had a driving license from my origin country, I never had any experience of driving in NYC or with an automatic car. Anyway, I feel more confident with his advices. PS: there were 3 other students with me that two of them passed. The last person did not see the traffic light and crossed a red light. I think she was just nervous. Read Less
LF317
17 Mar 2010
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These five stars rating are in no exaggeration. Mr. Leung had received multiple positive reviews and I decided to give him and his driving school a try. Indeed, he was an excellent teacher. His ins... Read More
These five stars rating are in no exaggeration. Mr. Leung had received multiple positive reviews and I decided to give him and his driving school a try. Indeed, he was an excellent teacher. His instructions were clear and concise and helped me gain the confidence needed for the road test. Moreover, when I requested for additional parking training, he gladly worked with me until I aced everyone of them. And finally today, I passed with perfect score, who could I thank but Mr. Leung himself. Patient, meticulous, and adaptive teaching style make him a great teacher. I kid you not. Make certain you ask for him as your instructor. Read Less
cocoflower
27 Jan 2010
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Just took my road test yesterday, and passed on first try! So happy now...and I am so thankful that I chose Leung's Driving School, if it wasn't for Albert's instructions, I don't think I could've don... Read More
Just took my road test yesterday, and passed on first try! So happy now...and I am so thankful that I chose Leung's Driving School, if it wasn't for Albert's instructions, I don't think I could've done it. I didn't even know how to start the engine of a car before starting the lessons with Albert, and he was the most patient person ever. I was intimidated to drive in Chinatown right off the bat, but surprisingly by the end of the first lesson, I could somewhat maneuver through the Manhattan streets...it definitely gave me confidence to really take up driving. Albert is VERY attentive during the lessons, ALWAYS on time, and of course, patient and always giving tips on good road skills (which helped me pass the road test). Also, the receptionist lady is very sweet and accommodating, she always fit me into the schedule which was convenient for me. Would recommend to all my friends and everyone who's reading this, for the price and value, as well as quality, I don't think you can find anything better in Manhattan. Read Less
ystudio88
11 Nov 2009
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After reading 19 five star stellar review of this driving school, I've decided to give it a try. Well, it was definitely not five stars. My teacher had this really old car and I didn't learn anythin... Read More
After reading 19 five star stellar review of this driving school, I've decided to give it a try. Well, it was definitely not five stars. My teacher had this really old car and I didn't learn anything. He just get annoyed at the way I drive. His instructions were not so good. After one class, I decided to give it another try with another instructor. Maybe the other ones are better. When I went to sign up again, the lady told me there is a two weeks wait. That's way to long between classes but I decided to get the cash for it. When I went back I changed my mind. There are other driving school, not just this one. When I went back to take back the card, I told the lady, I don't want to sign up for a class that's two weeks later. That's too long. She immediately responded that she spoke to the boss and there is a class for me next week same day of the week and same time. I said no anyway. Then later I realized that day one week later was available but she won't give it to me because if there are students starting next week, they would want to start immediately. I remember I sign up on Wed and got a class on Sunday. This is how they treat their students. Leung's Driving School, you are not the only school in NYC. I'm going to take my business elsewhere. I'm skeptical about the 19 good reviews. It's probably written by the school. Read Less
Knut
6 Sep 2009
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My daughter and I just took the road test and we both passed at the first try. This is thanks to the great instructor of Leung's Driving School. We both can highly recommend this school.
graph26
14 Aug 2009
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Jinx
22 Jul 2009
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They are always very friendly and honest with you. Mr Leung is the best instructor, he also speaks English (dont think he is the school namesake though lol). I never drove before this school but I p... Read More
They are always very friendly and honest with you. Mr Leung is the best instructor, he also speaks English (dont think he is the school namesake though lol). I never drove before this school but I passed my road test on the first try. This was all due to Mr Leung and how hard he worked with me beforehand. He keeps notes on each student and will have a good idea of your strengths and weaknesses after a few weeks so he knows what you need to work on. He is strict but very nice and truly wants you to do well. He came up with an alternate way for my parking cause I just wasn't getting it and it was because of that I was finally able to park right and also learn how to correct and judge when I needed to correct so that I could park right, this helped a great deal during the test cause I saw I was going to go onto the curb but corrected it in time. Make sure you read your DMV manual cause he wants you know the rules and will lecture you if you dont. They are very busy especially during summer so you have to be patient but trust them they know how to schedule you so that you will learn but of course some will need extra lessons and if you ask Mr Leung he will evaluate and give you his honest opinion if you can pass and if you need extra lessons squeezed in before the test. They wont try to get more money from you if not necessary cause I know that they could have gotten an extra few hundred but didn't. I trust them and will recommend all my friends to them especially Mr Leung cause I know he will work very hard to get them ready for the road test. I added extra lessons but I was still unsure if maybe I needed more lessons and to reschedule the road test but they all told me to try the test and that I was ready as long as I did not get too nervous should pass so why waste the money. So I trusted them and decided to do the road test and I passed. So I know they wont try to rip you off, if you need extra lessons they will say it but if you dont they will also say it. I trust them to give me the right advice. If I had not passed I would have went right back to them cause I know they would have given me the right amount of lessons to get me ready. You wont find a better school anywhere IMO. But like I said they are busy so make sure you let them know what you expect and they will tell you if its possible if you have a short time frame required. Get Mr Leung if possible but I'm sure their other instructors are just as good and they speak English if you need. Read Less
charashti
8 Apr 2009
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I took the 14 class package for $540, which was more expensive than if I took individual classes, which is $25 per class, but it does include guaranteeing use of the car for road tests. I passed on my... Read More
I took the 14 class package for $540, which was more expensive than if I took individual classes, which is $25 per class, but it does include guaranteeing use of the car for road tests. I passed on my first try so it didn't matter. Mr. Leung is a great guy. Patient and informative. I definitely recommend him. BUT, beware that there is a second instructor there who is basically the opposite of Mr. L. I had my first 6 classes with him (3 sessions) before I found out he wasn't Mr. Leung -- he never corrected me when I called him Mr. Leung! (so I assumed it was him). I basically wasted 6 classes. I feel like I would be much better now if I had been taught by Mr. L from the very beginning. Definitely ask explicitly to be taught by Mr. Leung. Read Less
sohoresident
7 Jan 2009
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I've had an international license for years and I consider myself a good driver. Nevertheless I took a couple lesson's with Leung's and I can say for certain that if I hadn't taken the lessons I woul... Read More
I've had an international license for years and I consider myself a good driver. Nevertheless I took a couple lesson's with Leung's and I can say for certain that if I hadn't taken the lessons I would have failed the test. There's a lot of little rules folks don't follow in their everyday driving, but which are critical to passing the test. I took the test at the same time as a European who had been driving for years. He didn't take the lessons before the test and he failed. The staff at Leung's are exceptionally helpful and courteous. The whole process could not have been easier. If you are a foreign driver who needs to take the NY road test, sign up for Leung's package (I think it was $170 or so). The classroom instruction isn't much but NY law requires it so you gotta get it somewhere. The lessons are great and they organize the whole process of taking the test for you. Well worth the money. Read Less
vien1224
27 Nov 2008
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The instructor was very patient, nice, and experienced. He taught me all the techniques to pass the driving test, I got the license on my first try. Very happy and excited.
happysala
1 Oct 2008
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The teacher helped me a lot!! I have my international driving license, but Leung?s teacher taught me how to prepare for the road test, you know how to drive doesn?t mean you know how to take the test.... Read More
The teacher helped me a lot!! I have my international driving license, but Leung?s teacher taught me how to prepare for the road test, you know how to drive doesn?t mean you know how to take the test. I passed the test on the first try. Read Less
A Google User
18 Sep 2008
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I just passed my driving test this morning! Mr. Leung was a wonderful teacher, very patient, and friendly, but also strict and direct when he needed. He explains everything and plans each lesson so th... Read More
I just passed my driving test this morning! Mr. Leung was a wonderful teacher, very patient, and friendly, but also strict and direct when he needed. He explains everything and plans each lesson so that you work on your strengths and weaknesses not only in preparation for your road test, but also to become a good driver. I recommend this to anyone who wants to tackle the challenge of learning to drive in NYC, and still have it be pleasurable experience.Read Less
HannaLittleCakes
25 Aug 2008
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I am eternally grateful to Mr. Leung for his great classes. I feel like a confident driver here in the city. He is a great teacher. I passed my road test today on my first try! Thank you thank you tha... Read More
I am eternally grateful to Mr. Leung for his great classes. I feel like a confident driver here in the city. He is a great teacher. I passed my road test today on my first try! Thank you thank you thank you so much! Read Less
namahs
4 Aug 2008
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Mr. Leung is a great instructor. I highly recommend this school. The vehicle is in good condition, Corolla. Mr, Leung is very thorough and patient. He keeps a log of all the lessons, to see what you w... Read More
Mr. Leung is a great instructor. I highly recommend this school. The vehicle is in good condition, Corolla. Mr, Leung is very thorough and patient. He keeps a log of all the lessons, to see what you will need work on before the road test. I took the 10 lessons package with additional 2 lessons for the mock road test and passed on my first try. Only complaint about this school is the defensive video could be shown in a better setting. Read Less
nysp
1 Jun 2008
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I had held a foreign driver's license for over ten years and decided to use Leung's Driving School to assist me in the process of obtaining a NY driver's license. I took a couple of classes to brush u... Read More
I had held a foreign driver's license for over ten years and decided to use Leung's Driving School to assist me in the process of obtaining a NY driver's license. I took a couple of classes to brush up on my parallel parking skills and get some pointers for the road test. The classes were very successful, and although I had over 10 years of experience driving, Albert managed to teach me a couple new tricks and gave me some really good tips on NY traffic law. I also used Leung's Driving School for my four-hour theoretical class, and car rental for the road test. The staff is always very polite, helpful, and prices are very reasonable. By the way, I passed the written and road tests on my first try. Read Less
jess55
20 Mar 2008
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Mr. Leung was my driving instructor and I must say that he did a very good job. He is very thorough with his lessons and explained every single detail you need to know to pass the driving test. He is ... Read More
Mr. Leung was my driving instructor and I must say that he did a very good job. He is very thorough with his lessons and explained every single detail you need to know to pass the driving test. He is also very attentive during driving lessons unlike most instructors who always do their own stuffs if they think that you are capable of driving. The front desk lady of this driving school is friendly and helpful and I'd recommend this school to anyone that needs to learn how to drive. Read Less
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Yu Cai
21 Mar 2018
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Not recommended, wasting time and money
Yatian L.
14 Jul 2017
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One of the teachers is really unprofessional!!!!! I feel offended! He touched me directly when guided, which made me really uncomfortable!!!!!!!!
Patrick Leung
9 Apr 2017
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I had gone a great many years without driving and wanted to get my license, driving on the right hand side of the road for really the first time. Albert Leung was my instructor and I had a very positi... Read More
I had gone a great many years without driving and wanted to get my license, driving on the right hand side of the road for really the first time. Albert Leung was my instructor and I had a very positive experience. He is extremely exacting and a very very experienced driver, able to give guidance during the lesson which will help you learn his skills. He will make you conscientious about everything. Pedestrians in particular; likely outcomes when a driver is slowing down; executing perfect parallel parking and 3-point turns. Even making a turn in an intersection becomes an artform under Albert's eagle-eyed tutelage. He has a sort of road sixth sense that he can start to impart to you. Albert teaches nuances like observing the red light countdown and using that to help judge whether to attempt a turn or go through an intersection. How many times did I hear him intone "You just failed the test" - it made me want to improve, and I steadily did. I ended up passing the test with just ten points off while many people around me were either failing or scraping by with many points deducted. The road test in Queens is no joke, those inspectors are demanding as well they should be. And I finally got a little smile from my long suffering teacher :-) Later I took the highway course and he was invaluable in helping me negotiate stressful situations like merging in traffic with impatient drivers all around and the lane running out. The bottom line is: Albert will turn you into a very safe, very observant driver. Read Less
Patrick L.
8 Apr 2017
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I had gone a great many years without driving and wanted to get my license, driving on the right hand side of the road for really the first time.Albert Leung was my instructor and I had a very positiv... Read More
I had gone a great many years without driving and wanted to get my license, driving on the right hand side of the road for really the first time.Albert Leung was my instructor and I had a very positive experience. He is extremely exacting and a very very experienced driver, able to give guidance during the lesson which will help you learn his skills. He will make you conscientious about everything. Pedestrians in particular; likely outcomes when a driver is slowing down; executing perfect parallel parking and 3-point turns. Even making a turn in an intersection becomes an artform under Albert's eagle-eyed tutelage. He has a sort of road sixth sense that he can start to impart to you. Albert teaches nuances like observing the red light countdown and using that to help judge whether to attempt a turn or go through an intersection. How many times did I hear him intone "You just failed the test" - it made me want to improve, and I steadily did. I ended up passing the test with just ten points off while many people around me were either failing or scraping by with many points deducted. The road test in Queens is no joke, those inspectors are demanding as well they should be. And I finally got a little smile from my long suffering teacher :-)Later I took the highway course and he was invaluable in helping me negotiate stressful situations like merging in traffic with impatient drivers all around and the lane running out. The bottom line is: Albert will turn you into a very safe, very observant driver. Read Less
Troy S.
26 Mar 2017
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I'm from Harlem and waited 30 years to get my license but the Lord blessed me with this place. I work on Fulton street so I needed a school that would be close to my job so i can walk right to work so... Read More
I'm from Harlem and waited 30 years to get my license but the Lord blessed me with this place. I work on Fulton street so I needed a school that would be close to my job so i can walk right to work soon as I finished class. The ladies at the desk, the receptionist are top of the line beautiful woman who made the sun shine even on a cloudy day. But much respect goes out to Albert the instructor from day one he was my brother, a great personality and a tremendous spirit. I felt at easy at all times while being instructed by Albert. I passed my test on the first shot and so I thank Leungs Driving school and I hope them much success in the future. Read Less
Boram L.
13 Feb 2017
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If someone's trying to save some money, I'd recommend this place as I think it's fairly cheaper than other schools but booking a lesson or road test is sooooooooooooo hard and the office/school smells... Read More
If someone's trying to save some money, I'd recommend this place as I think it's fairly cheaper than other schools but booking a lesson or road test is sooooooooooooo hard and the office/school smells like cigarette everywhere. When I had to watch that 4 hour video, I wanted to puke. Mr. Leung's an okay teacher but I just didn't like the lessons towards the end and he poked me when I did something wrong with his plastic stick thing and I don't know, it was awkward sometimes. Read Less
Judy L.
12 Feb 2017
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The instructor is relax, but provide nothing insightful on driving.Especially frustrating is the waiting place for where you to meet for your lesson. They don't mention that different location when yo... Read More
The instructor is relax, but provide nothing insightful on driving.Especially frustrating is the waiting place for where you to meet for your lesson. They don't mention that different location when you pay for your classes. Instead you have to find out on at the morning of the lesson to find no one in front of the school, and had to call them to find out that you have to walk down to Forsyth St., taking up your lesson time. This happens again in another lesson, where the instructor didn't park in the same spot along Forsyth St, but even further down. And there I was walking up and down probly going past his car several times. But he didn't have any lights on, nor did he try to look for you. The main gist of the experience is that they want you to waste your time and don't actually provide full 45 min of driving instruction.I would advise to look elsewhere for a better driving school. Read Less
Angie O.
1 Dec 2016
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1. Cash only 2. You have to register and pay in cash beforehand before they'll even book an appointment with you 3. $66 for 90 minutes. Or as they say, $66 for 2 back to back 45 minute lessons. Shoppi... Read More
1. Cash only 2. You have to register and pay in cash beforehand before they'll even book an appointment with you 3. $66 for 90 minutes. Or as they say, $66 for 2 back to back 45 minute lessons. Shopping around for driving school. That's a no go. Looking elsewhere. Read Less
Le Zheng
20 Oct 2016
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This is the worst driving school I've ever seen. The teachers are impatient and stupid. They just coax you to waste time and money here, but learn nothing at all.
Cindy Y.
30 Jun 2016
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I was looking around chinatown for another driving school! I went to another place by grand. Worst place ever they used really old cars. Anyhow. I found this place I signed up it was great, they had w... Read More
I was looking around chinatown for another driving school! I went to another place by grand. Worst place ever they used really old cars. Anyhow. I found this place I signed up it was great, they had weekend classes which was helpful. I got Albert as the instructor can't say enough he's really funny! He's calm and a great teacher. He made sure I understand fully before doing anything else. Today I passed my road test! So happy took 10 classes I was having a hard time parking, but he taught me a easier way. Anyone that are looking for a good instructor go for Albert and this location!!! Read Less
Michele M.
29 Jun 2016
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Mr Albert is great at explaining things and pretty much allows you to drive alone and with minimum correction. Mr. Tom is short-tempered and several times yelled at me and lost his temper - his Englis... Read More
Mr Albert is great at explaining things and pretty much allows you to drive alone and with minimum correction. Mr. Tom is short-tempered and several times yelled at me and lost his temper - his English is very bad and does not know how to explain things at all. Don't take classes with Mr. Tom, ask for Mr. Albert. Read Less
Lilac B.
2 Jun 2016
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I tried to learn how drive for many years with my family/friends volunteering to teach me, but it was always a really stressful and nerve-wracking experience. I failed the driving test several times.M... Read More
I tried to learn how drive for many years with my family/friends volunteering to teach me, but it was always a really stressful and nerve-wracking experience. I failed the driving test several times.My friend recommended I study with Mr. Leung instead, and after only 1.5 months...I now have my license and am a really skilled/confident driver! I'm honestly in shock about how quickly this happened. Driving in Chinatown was intimidating, but Mr. Leung always made me feel safe, and that if I could drive there I was prepared for anything! I recommend him highly. He keeps the experience calm and full of humor. Read Less
King Hei Lim
28 May 2016
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The teacher is good and patient.
Min T.
23 May 2016
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The receptionist was really nice and if you get Mr. Leung you will love it, he is a really funny guy and make jokes when you make a mistake. However, trying to schedule a lesson, or any lesson with th... Read More
The receptionist was really nice and if you get Mr. Leung you will love it, he is a really funny guy and make jokes when you make a mistake. However, trying to schedule a lesson, or any lesson with this school is super difficult! It was one lesson every other week if you are lucky. I ended up only having 2 lessons with Mr. Leung and all the other ones were with Mr. Tam. Mr. Tam was so horrible! When I was driving he would reach over and honk the car at another car or one time he leaned over to curse at a pedestrian. When I made a mistake he also yelled at me like a small child (not that you should yell at a small child like the way he did). He really doesn't have patience to teach. It is not worth it to pay for this place if you don't get Mr. Leung (which is next to impossible). Also, warning, they only accept cash payments. Read Less
Mengting G.
15 Apr 2016
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Very terrible instruction. Extremely poor English or Chinese. Lack of clarity. Avoid at your cost.
M C.
14 Mar 2016
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Each instructor doesn't mess around with a phone call or personal business. They focus on teaching. I appreciate that they figure out what type of learner you are and will accommodate that. I love als... Read More
Each instructor doesn't mess around with a phone call or personal business. They focus on teaching. I appreciate that they figure out what type of learner you are and will accommodate that. I love also that the lessons are paired, no single 30 or so lesson,  so you get over an hour in onr lesson (2 lessons scheduled back to back) which is.so helpful. They know what they are doing and its not a waste of money. Trust in that. Read Less
Diana W.
13 Jan 2016
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Found this place on Yelp after I've failed 2 road test with another school. Took the 10 lesson package, and I got my license after my first road test with this school! I had Albert & he was very amazi... Read More
Found this place on Yelp after I've failed 2 road test with another school. Took the 10 lesson package, and I got my license after my first road test with this school! I had Albert & he was very amazing. He was very nice and noticed what I did good, and what I did poorly on. He provided very good tips as to how to improve, as well as how to fix your parking if your parked poorly. Overall, amazing teacher & amazing school! Read Less
Mamta K.
10 Nov 2015
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Albert is a really good instructor! He uses little toys and tricks to explain parking, 3 point turns and so on. I was getting back to driving after 15 years of not driving. I passed my road test on th... Read More
Albert is a really good instructor! He uses little toys and tricks to explain parking, 3 point turns and so on. I was getting back to driving after 15 years of not driving. I passed my road test on the 4th attempt. I would say that had to do my getting nervous and the DMV inspectors not clearing explaining where I was wrong. I would recommend more than 10 lessons if you're getting back to driving after a long break. Alice at the front desk is very helpful too. Language wasn't really a barrier. They're very strict about their cancellation policies. If you need to cancel or reschedule make sure it's at least 24 hours in advance. This is a cash only place. Would recommend to friends!! Read Less
Charles W.
17 Aug 2015
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Avoid this place. Staffs are very rude and not willing to help. I called to ask how the driving school works. The front desk told me that I'm stupid and I should not take the road test. Wtf!!! Serious... Read More
Avoid this place. Staffs are very rude and not willing to help. I called to ask how the driving school works. The front desk told me that I'm stupid and I should not take the road test. Wtf!!! Seriously! Avoid this place! Read Less
Richard Z.
8 Aug 2015
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Leung's Driving School is a GODSEND.He will prepare you with everything you need for the road test. Shout-out to Alice at the front desk for being a dear, always greeting me with warm smiles and delig... Read More
Leung's Driving School is a GODSEND.He will prepare you with everything you need for the road test. Shout-out to Alice at the front desk for being a dear, always greeting me with warm smiles and delightful chats.I've taken the 10-class package (90 minutes for five days), which is a bit pricey, but it definitely paid off, as I got my license now. On the first day, I was a bit nervous to drive since it IS Chinatown and all, but Leung made me feel comfortable in the car and is a great instructor; very observant and teaches effortlessly. On the third day, he was pretty late, so to make my lesson up, he let me drive all the way to the driver test site in Red Hook via highway (my first time) so that three students can attempt to obtain their licenses. To my surprise, I felt super confident on the highway and even drove them back as I absorbed the knowledge of what to expect on my test day. Really unexpected turn of events, but you might get this opportunity, too! My last lesson was actually right before the test, which, in theory, is great and all, but I was so nervous that day that I messed up routine things, which made me lose some confidence. However, even though my driving during the exam wasn't pretty (hit the curb during parking multiple times and had to basically stop the vehicle for jaywalking pedestrians), I STILL managed to succeed on the first try. Honestly, the test is extremely easy to pass as long as you're aware of everything you must do, which consists of signaling, looking over your shoulder, pulling out, stopping, parking, yielding to traffic and people, performing a broken U-turn, and pulling over.Those are the pros of this driving school. Cons would be my teacher taking time off to go to the restroom, which happened quite a few times, but it didn't really bother me much; just a heads up for anyone who expects to get the full 90 minutes each lesson (though I think he makes up for it, but then again, he teaches another immediately afterwards, so probably not). But hey, when you gotta go, you gotta go. Nonetheless, it's been a fun ride.Thanks again, Leung! Read Less
Lindsay J.
13 May 2015
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Against all odds, I passed my road test today in Astoria! Honestly I went in without expecting to pass but turns out this place prepared me well and I made it with only 5 points taken off (for being t... Read More
Against all odds, I passed my road test today in Astoria! Honestly I went in without expecting to pass but turns out this place prepared me well and I made it with only 5 points taken off (for being too close to the curb during parallel parking that required a fix i.e. excessive maneuver).I bought the 10-lesson package in the beginning and supplemented one lesson today. Like others said they generally do 2 lessons at a time (45 x 2 = 90 minutes) but for some reason my very first time was scheduled for 3 lessons so I guess the schedule got thrown off. Actually there was a one year gap between my first lesson and my second lesson (work got crazy), and they were nice enough to allow me to supplement the increase in pricing ($25) instead of having me waste almost $300 of lesson time. From that point onward I knew that they ran a fair and efficient business and always trusted them. Another example is that today my instructor ran 30 min late, and as a result our lesson was 30 minutes past the scheduled time because they literally keep track of everything - I really appreciate this.Most of my lessons were with Mr. Tam (about 4), and my last lesson today before the road test was with Mr. Leung. The instructors are a bit different and I think I really liked having had both of them, as they pay attention to different things. I think Mr. Tam is more technically strict - hold the wheel straight, look out for specific angles, eyeing distances with parallel parking etc, while Mr. Leung points out traffic rules to you more i.e. don't go over bike lane, make sure you stop at stop signs and count to 3, observe thoroughly etc. Maybe it's because by the time I got to Mr. Leung today I was already driving ok? But anyway, I found having both helpful, and I think it was very helpful to have the last lesson with Mr. Leung today before the road test. Both instructors will yell at you and say a lot of things while you are trying to pay attention to the road which adds to the stress, but maybe that's just how you learn and remember things. Mr. Leung was also excellent in pointing out what to expect on the road test, which played a big role in my passing the test (I was very, very calm). Before the road test he also drove us around the area and pointed out the one-way and two-way streets - so helpful!The receptionist lady is very friendly and definitely keeps a thorough record. The only time when something was off was when there was another lady who subbed in for her one day and scheduled my road test on the day that I was out of town (which I consequently had to pay $15 for). I think they even keep track of what dialect of Chinese you speak because she always speaks Mandarin when talking to me but almost always she speaks in Canotonese to other people. She also calls you before all your lessons (unless it was just me since I did forget one of them...)Clientele is mostly Chinese people who speak Chinese, although I have seen other races and Chinese people who only speak English. Speaking Chinese would definitely help, but both instructors speak English (and I think Mr. Leung may be a tad better) so it should be fine without. All in all, I passed the road test so there's literally nothing to complain about, and I am satisfied with the experience I have had here.*Minus one star for minor things: sometimes I feel like the instructors lose patience  and end up sounding condescending, and it kind of frazzles me even more and not an ideal way to learn; the bathroom in this building...just don't (no soap no paper towel no toilet paper - although the receptionist lady will give you toilet paper...); there was not a lot of visibility in terms of road test scheduling. If I could give 4.5 stars I would. Read Less
Helen L.
27 Dec 2014
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Here is why 2 stars (why not less or more).The reason why I did not give less than 2 stars is because I did pass my driving test the first time after taking 20 lessons from this place. But honestly, I... Read More
Here is why 2 stars (why not less or more).The reason why I did not give less than 2 stars is because I did pass my driving test the first time after taking 20 lessons from this place. But honestly, I would recommend going to a different school that is cheaper and offer better service.Pros:- Receptionist is nice (of course they have to as they are collecting your money, but I'm glad they are always smiling).- I had Albert as my instructor for my last lesson since he was subbing Tam. He gave me really good tips about the stop signs and creeping inch by inch (looking both ways), I believe that really helped me with my test and one of the major reasons I passed. - Although I'm not a fan of Tam as my instructor, I did pass the test, and parked/and did a k-turn smoothly because of lessons with him.Cons:-(Major reason I was disappointed about this school.) The scheduling is horrible. If I knew that they would schedule my lessons once every other week, I would have definitely went to a different school. I don't have a car at home nor any friends that I practice driving with, so this really affected my learning progress. After two weeks I already forgotten what I learned without practicing. But I have already gave them a huge amt of deposit for the Unlimited Package ($799 for unlimited road test + 18 lessons + five hour video). In addition, when I mentioned this to the receptionist, they just told me that they can't schedule me ahead of time (which is really confusing to me, because I already paid for the lessons ahead of time, so I don't really understand why I need to be pushed out every other two weeks for half of my lessons).- I tried to reschedule my driving test but the receptionist gave me a bad attitude about it, and I was SUPER SHOCKED since she was usually really really nice to me. I'm not sure if it was a bad day for her, but it was definitely not necessary for me to receive that negative tone from her.-I had Tam. NOW PLEASE WHEN YOU ARE SCHEDULING YOUR FIRST APPOINTMENT, AVOID HAVING HIM. He was my instructor for 18 lessons, however I have to say 9/18 I really did not understand him so I felt like my learning progress could have been much faster and probably did not have to spend more money to add on extra lessons! I should have asked to switch instructor, but a part of me kept saying "maybe next time I will understand him" (that was stupidity on my end, so please do not repeat my mistake). In addition, it really does not help when he yells at you.  I also added 2 extra lessons from a different driving school right before my driving test to get more practice.Overall, if you can find a place that is cheaper and can schedule your lessons week after week, it would be best. Especially for those students who are like me that cannot get practice from friends/family and never driven before. Read Less
Joe T.
18 Aug 2014
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Past Student, I did not pass but I am planning to take lessons here again.I thought I would write about their pricing structure here (August 2014)-----Cash Only:-----**each lesson is 45 minutes, each ... Read More
Past Student, I did not pass but I am planning to take lessons here again.I thought I would write about their pricing structure here (August 2014)-----Cash Only:-----**each lesson is 45 minutes, each time you are required to take 2+ lessons (1.5 hours)**They all include the required CRAZY 5-hour 1940 video session$450 for 10 lessons (450 minutes)---$60.00/hour; additional lessons @ $45 (?) each (45 minutes)-$738 for 20 lessons (900 minutes)---$49.20/hour; additional lessons @ $45 (?) each (45 minutes)$799 for 18 lessons (810 minutes) with UNLIMITED road test rentals.  ---$59.19/hour; additional lessons @$30 each (45 minutes) Read Less
Linh N.
26 Jul 2013
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My friend and boyfriend had taken lessons at Mr. Leung's Driving School and both had passed. I was convinced to take my lessons here and it definitely didn't disappoint.I chose the package with 18 les... Read More
My friend and boyfriend had taken lessons at Mr. Leung's Driving School and both had passed. I was convinced to take my lessons here and it definitely didn't disappoint.I chose the package with 18 lessons and unlimited times of testing within a year, the price came out to be around $700ish, pricey but the outcome was worth it. My lessons are usually on Saturdays which is Mr. Leung's day off, so instead I got Mr. Tam. It was hard to understand Mr. Tam at first but with the next meeting, I know what to expect from him and he spoke clearer since I manage to tell him the first time around that he wasn't clear in communication. I find myself getting better at driving with each meeting which made me more confident.The lady at the receptionist (which goes by Ling) was really nice and accommodating. She helps me schedule my time each week after my lessons (because I'm the first one each one, I go schedule my next appointment after my lessons versus before my lesson). She quickly scheduled my test date and told me my test site even though I still have a couple of more lessons to go. She manages to arrange everything perfectly so I fully complete my lessons and was able to take the road test.On the day of my test, I had my last lesson with Mr. Leung. He was definitely an interesting person. Also likes to talk a lot, so if you don't like distractions (which I find myself don't) take Mr. Tam instead. Mr. Leung actually made me nervous before my test because I literally thought I got everything down but he kept criticizing the way I drive. I thought I was going to go nuts. He then took myself and another 3 person to the test site and along the way, gave us a lot of pointers which was really helpful.In the end, I passed on my first road test. Each person has their own preference of how they want their instructor to be, so don't hesitate to change instructors at the driving school. Plus, to each their own. Read Less
Eric Zhang
27 Sep 2012
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For all the bad reviews because you fail doesn't mean your teacher is bad...it because you dont have enough skills to pass-(Practice makes Perfect) Recommend Instructor Albert but any teacher is good ... Read More
For all the bad reviews because you fail doesn't mean your teacher is bad...it because you dont have enough skills to pass-(Practice makes Perfect) Recommend Instructor Albert but any teacher is good if you practice more. and Listen !!!! Price is a little above average Place is Small but can fit 15 people inside Cars is Fair Tip-If you cant make it,call 1 day advance or it will count !!!Read Less
nycmom57
5 Jul 2011
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I decided to go with Leungs because other schools were either out of my price range or women reviewers reported being groped (really). At first I suspected Leung's of packing their reviews, but after ... Read More
I decided to go with Leungs because other schools were either out of my price range or women reviewers reported being groped (really). At first I suspected Leung's of packing their reviews, but after taking classes with Albert, I can report that the good reviews are all true. Albert is a good teacher; very patient, totally unflappable and with a dry wit that kept me smiling. Alice, in the office, is very sweet and accommodating -- no problems there. They only get 4 stars because the office is in a dirty building with no bathroom (use the one in the excellent dim sum restaurant downstairs), and the videos used in the required ""5 hour class"" look like they've been in use since 1975. The Toyota I learned in was not new. But the driving teaching is excellent (if you get Albert -- I never met any other instructor), which is all that matters. I signed up with Citysearch to post this review, because Leung's deserves it. Read Less
Mothermax45
21 Mar 2011
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After reading all the reviews I decided to go with them. The five hour class is a total joke. The class is given in a box size receptionist area on a small tv screen mounted to the wall. The day o... Read More
After reading all the reviews I decided to go with them. The five hour class is a total joke. The class is given in a box size receptionist area on a small tv screen mounted to the wall. The day of my first lesson I stood out in the rain waiting for my instructor very upset and stressful to the point I was crying. The lesson was given in so much congestion that it was hard for me and the instructor to concentrate on the lessons. If you want to learn how to drive this is not the place to learn. If you need a course in defensive driving this is the place to go. Choosing this school was a costly terrible mistake. Please do your research and only pay for one lesson before you commit Read Less
twilite13th
29 Nov 2010
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First off, be aware that when they give you a price quote, the price is for a 45 minute lesson but the lessons are really 90 minutes long so you'll end up paying double. They're still competitively pr... Read More
First off, be aware that when they give you a price quote, the price is for a 45 minute lesson but the lessons are really 90 minutes long so you'll end up paying double. They're still competitively priced, but I thought that was really deceptive. I have the impression that people's experiences with this school depend on which instructor they get and whether or not they speak Chinese. My instructor's English wasn't great, and he wasn't very good at explaining parallel parking, three point turns or maneuvering in reverse. I basically had to figure those out by trial and error. He was also extremely unfriendly; he didn't even introduce himself, or say hello or goodbye, and his comments were often more distracting than helpful. For example, if I was waiting for oncoming traffic to pass so I could make a left turn, he would point out a poorly parked car on the other side of the street and make me look and acknowledge it before finishing the turn. On multiple occasions we got stuck in the middle of an intersection after the light changed because he told me to drive through the intersection when there was traffic backed up on the other side, and under pressure he mixed up directions like 'forward' and 'left'. He didn't really hear my questions either, and never said one positive thing. On the plus side, they give you lots of experience driving in traffic and the instructor pays very close attention to detail. He'll correct your smallest mistakes, which definitely helps you improve. However, his poor communication skills made the entire experience more stressful and I failed my first road test, which he was half an hour late to. I'm going to find another school to help me practice for the second. Read Less
audrey k
12 Oct 2010
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Thanks to Albert, I've passed my exam on the first try! I agree with the other reviewers who say he is the best teacher! He's very patient, and I'll remember all the tips and pointers he gave to me.... Read More
Thanks to Albert, I've passed my exam on the first try! I agree with the other reviewers who say he is the best teacher! He's very patient, and I'll remember all the tips and pointers he gave to me. I don't know what the previous reviewer seraph2008 was talking about...he's probably just upset because he couldn't pass his driving exam. Both Alice and Anita are wonderful and just really sweet. I would definitely recommend this school!! Read Less
seraph2008
24 Jun 2010
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I have the worst experience at this school. I don't even want to give 1 star to this school. Although I have told the assistant there (Alice ?? and Annita) that I am poor driving and need a good te... Read More
I have the worst experience at this school. I don't even want to give 1 star to this school. Although I have told the assistant there (Alice ?? and Annita) that I am poor driving and need a good teacher to give me guidance. The teacher they recommend me don't even know the correct steps of starting a car. He was rambling all the time during the 1st and 2nd class. When I told the situation to school, they were extremely rude and said that all tutors in their school are ""excellent"". I was extremely disappointed at their service, their atitude and their driving class. I can't understand why others gave so high scores to their class. Frankly speaking, that's definitely the worst school I have ever attended. When I asked very politely about their boss Albert Leung's name card, they just refused bluntly. I wonder whether their boss knows about the terrible service of his employees and classes provided. It is a shame that this so call ""good"" driving school is so crappy. I strongly recommend other choosing other driivng schools. Read Less
bi medad
19 Mar 2010
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Wow, the place is cheap and the people are really nice. He helped me and gave me really good hints even before the exam and I passed at first attempt. Although I already had a driving license from my ... Read More
Wow, the place is cheap and the people are really nice. He helped me and gave me really good hints even before the exam and I passed at first attempt. Although I already had a driving license from my origin country, I never had any experience of driving in NYC or with an automatic car. Anyway, I feel more confident with his advices. PS: there were 3 other students with me that two of them passed. The last person did not see the traffic light and crossed a red light. I think she was just nervous. Read Less
LF317
17 Mar 2010
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These five stars rating are in no exaggeration. Mr. Leung had received multiple positive reviews and I decided to give him and his driving school a try. Indeed, he was an excellent teacher. His ins... Read More
These five stars rating are in no exaggeration. Mr. Leung had received multiple positive reviews and I decided to give him and his driving school a try. Indeed, he was an excellent teacher. His instructions were clear and concise and helped me gain the confidence needed for the road test. Moreover, when I requested for additional parking training, he gladly worked with me until I aced everyone of them. And finally today, I passed with perfect score, who could I thank but Mr. Leung himself. Patient, meticulous, and adaptive teaching style make him a great teacher. I kid you not. Make certain you ask for him as your instructor. Read Less
cocoflower
27 Jan 2010
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Just took my road test yesterday, and passed on first try! So happy now...and I am so thankful that I chose Leung's Driving School, if it wasn't for Albert's instructions, I don't think I could've don... Read More
Just took my road test yesterday, and passed on first try! So happy now...and I am so thankful that I chose Leung's Driving School, if it wasn't for Albert's instructions, I don't think I could've done it. I didn't even know how to start the engine of a car before starting the lessons with Albert, and he was the most patient person ever. I was intimidated to drive in Chinatown right off the bat, but surprisingly by the end of the first lesson, I could somewhat maneuver through the Manhattan streets...it definitely gave me confidence to really take up driving. Albert is VERY attentive during the lessons, ALWAYS on time, and of course, patient and always giving tips on good road skills (which helped me pass the road test). Also, the receptionist lady is very sweet and accommodating, she always fit me into the schedule which was convenient for me. Would recommend to all my friends and everyone who's reading this, for the price and value, as well as quality, I don't think you can find anything better in Manhattan. Read Less
ystudio88
11 Nov 2009
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After reading 19 five star stellar review of this driving school, I've decided to give it a try. Well, it was definitely not five stars. My teacher had this really old car and I didn't learn anythin... Read More
After reading 19 five star stellar review of this driving school, I've decided to give it a try. Well, it was definitely not five stars. My teacher had this really old car and I didn't learn anything. He just get annoyed at the way I drive. His instructions were not so good. After one class, I decided to give it another try with another instructor. Maybe the other ones are better. When I went to sign up again, the lady told me there is a two weeks wait. That's way to long between classes but I decided to get the cash for it. When I went back I changed my mind. There are other driving school, not just this one. When I went back to take back the card, I told the lady, I don't want to sign up for a class that's two weeks later. That's too long. She immediately responded that she spoke to the boss and there is a class for me next week same day of the week and same time. I said no anyway. Then later I realized that day one week later was available but she won't give it to me because if there are students starting next week, they would want to start immediately. I remember I sign up on Wed and got a class on Sunday. This is how they treat their students. Leung's Driving School, you are not the only school in NYC. I'm going to take my business elsewhere. I'm skeptical about the 19 good reviews. It's probably written by the school. Read Less
Knut
6 Sep 2009
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My daughter and I just took the road test and we both passed at the first try. This is thanks to the great instructor of Leung's Driving School. We both can highly recommend this school.
graph26
14 Aug 2009
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Jinx
22 Jul 2009
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They are always very friendly and honest with you. Mr Leung is the best instructor, he also speaks English (dont think he is the school namesake though lol). I never drove before this school but I p... Read More
They are always very friendly and honest with you. Mr Leung is the best instructor, he also speaks English (dont think he is the school namesake though lol). I never drove before this school but I passed my road test on the first try. This was all due to Mr Leung and how hard he worked with me beforehand. He keeps notes on each student and will have a good idea of your strengths and weaknesses after a few weeks so he knows what you need to work on. He is strict but very nice and truly wants you to do well. He came up with an alternate way for my parking cause I just wasn't getting it and it was because of that I was finally able to park right and also learn how to correct and judge when I needed to correct so that I could park right, this helped a great deal during the test cause I saw I was going to go onto the curb but corrected it in time. Make sure you read your DMV manual cause he wants you know the rules and will lecture you if you dont. They are very busy especially during summer so you have to be patient but trust them they know how to schedule you so that you will learn but of course some will need extra lessons and if you ask Mr Leung he will evaluate and give you his honest opinion if you can pass and if you need extra lessons squeezed in before the test. They wont try to get more money from you if not necessary cause I know that they could have gotten an extra few hundred but didn't. I trust them and will recommend all my friends to them especially Mr Leung cause I know he will work very hard to get them ready for the road test. I added extra lessons but I was still unsure if maybe I needed more lessons and to reschedule the road test but they all told me to try the test and that I was ready as long as I did not get too nervous should pass so why waste the money. So I trusted them and decided to do the road test and I passed. So I know they wont try to rip you off, if you need extra lessons they will say it but if you dont they will also say it. I trust them to give me the right advice. If I had not passed I would have went right back to them cause I know they would have given me the right amount of lessons to get me ready. You wont find a better school anywhere IMO. But like I said they are busy so make sure you let them know what you expect and they will tell you if its possible if you have a short time frame required. Get Mr Leung if possible but I'm sure their other instructors are just as good and they speak English if you need. Read Less
charashti
8 Apr 2009
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I took the 14 class package for $540, which was more expensive than if I took individual classes, which is $25 per class, but it does include guaranteeing use of the car for road tests. I passed on my... Read More
I took the 14 class package for $540, which was more expensive than if I took individual classes, which is $25 per class, but it does include guaranteeing use of the car for road tests. I passed on my first try so it didn't matter. Mr. Leung is a great guy. Patient and informative. I definitely recommend him. BUT, beware that there is a second instructor there who is basically the opposite of Mr. L. I had my first 6 classes with him (3 sessions) before I found out he wasn't Mr. Leung -- he never corrected me when I called him Mr. Leung! (so I assumed it was him). I basically wasted 6 classes. I feel like I would be much better now if I had been taught by Mr. L from the very beginning. Definitely ask explicitly to be taught by Mr. Leung. Read Less
sohoresident
7 Jan 2009
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I've had an international license for years and I consider myself a good driver. Nevertheless I took a couple lesson's with Leung's and I can say for certain that if I hadn't taken the lessons I woul... Read More
I've had an international license for years and I consider myself a good driver. Nevertheless I took a couple lesson's with Leung's and I can say for certain that if I hadn't taken the lessons I would have failed the test. There's a lot of little rules folks don't follow in their everyday driving, but which are critical to passing the test. I took the test at the same time as a European who had been driving for years. He didn't take the lessons before the test and he failed. The staff at Leung's are exceptionally helpful and courteous. The whole process could not have been easier. If you are a foreign driver who needs to take the NY road test, sign up for Leung's package (I think it was $170 or so). The classroom instruction isn't much but NY law requires it so you gotta get it somewhere. The lessons are great and they organize the whole process of taking the test for you. Well worth the money. Read Less
vien1224
27 Nov 2008
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The instructor was very patient, nice, and experienced. He taught me all the techniques to pass the driving test, I got the license on my first try. Very happy and excited.
happysala
1 Oct 2008
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The teacher helped me a lot!! I have my international driving license, but Leung?s teacher taught me how to prepare for the road test, you know how to drive doesn?t mean you know how to take the test.... Read More
The teacher helped me a lot!! I have my international driving license, but Leung?s teacher taught me how to prepare for the road test, you know how to drive doesn?t mean you know how to take the test. I passed the test on the first try. Read Less
A Google User
18 Sep 2008
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I just passed my driving test this morning! Mr. Leung was a wonderful teacher, very patient, and friendly, but also strict and direct when he needed. He explains everything and plans each lesson so th... Read More
I just passed my driving test this morning! Mr. Leung was a wonderful teacher, very patient, and friendly, but also strict and direct when he needed. He explains everything and plans each lesson so that you work on your strengths and weaknesses not only in preparation for your road test, but also to become a good driver. I recommend this to anyone who wants to tackle the challenge of learning to drive in NYC, and still have it be pleasurable experience.Read Less
HannaLittleCakes
25 Aug 2008
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I am eternally grateful to Mr. Leung for his great classes. I feel like a confident driver here in the city. He is a great teacher. I passed my road test today on my first try! Thank you thank you tha... Read More
I am eternally grateful to Mr. Leung for his great classes. I feel like a confident driver here in the city. He is a great teacher. I passed my road test today on my first try! Thank you thank you thank you so much! Read Less
namahs
4 Aug 2008
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Mr. Leung is a great instructor. I highly recommend this school. The vehicle is in good condition, Corolla. Mr, Leung is very thorough and patient. He keeps a log of all the lessons, to see what you w... Read More
Mr. Leung is a great instructor. I highly recommend this school. The vehicle is in good condition, Corolla. Mr, Leung is very thorough and patient. He keeps a log of all the lessons, to see what you will need work on before the road test. I took the 10 lessons package with additional 2 lessons for the mock road test and passed on my first try. Only complaint about this school is the defensive video could be shown in a better setting. Read Less
nysp
1 Jun 2008
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I had held a foreign driver's license for over ten years and decided to use Leung's Driving School to assist me in the process of obtaining a NY driver's license. I took a couple of classes to brush u... Read More
I had held a foreign driver's license for over ten years and decided to use Leung's Driving School to assist me in the process of obtaining a NY driver's license. I took a couple of classes to brush up on my parallel parking skills and get some pointers for the road test. The classes were very successful, and although I had over 10 years of experience driving, Albert managed to teach me a couple new tricks and gave me some really good tips on NY traffic law. I also used Leung's Driving School for my four-hour theoretical class, and car rental for the road test. The staff is always very polite, helpful, and prices are very reasonable. By the way, I passed the written and road tests on my first try. Read Less
jess55
20 Mar 2008
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Mr. Leung was my driving instructor and I must say that he did a very good job. He is very thorough with his lessons and explained every single detail you need to know to pass the driving test. He is ... Read More
Mr. Leung was my driving instructor and I must say that he did a very good job. He is very thorough with his lessons and explained every single detail you need to know to pass the driving test. He is also very attentive during driving lessons unlike most instructors who always do their own stuffs if they think that you are capable of driving. The front desk lady of this driving school is friendly and helpful and I'd recommend this school to anyone that needs to learn how to drive. Read Less
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