Shortly after I received my permit back in October,I contacted EZ Pass. They were the closest driving school to my home and that's basically all I was looking for in a driving school--that and reasona... Read More
Shortly after I received my permit back in October,I contacted EZ Pass. They were the closest driving school to my home and that's basically all I was looking for in a driving school--that and reasonable rates. I called on Wednesday afternoon and asked to schedule a diagnostic driving appointment. They were able to accommodate me that same day. I met with Eddie and he took me out for a test drive. He was able to assess my driving skills and suggested what he thought was the proper driving lesson package for me. I believe he suggested I take one of the larger packages because I wouldn't be practicing on a personal car outside of formal lessons and didn't have any past driving experience. I didn't want to be oversold on a package, so I just took the 6-lesson package knowing that I can always upgrade/downgrade if need be. Next, I took the five hour driving certificate class on a Wednesday. It was extremely boring (I posted a picture of the TV set we had to look at during the class). Stephanie, the school's secretary asked me if I'd like her to schedule my road test right then since I was now eligible to take it. I knew that I didn't want to take it in the winter, so I told her that I would call and let her know when I was ready. I took a break on the driving thing when the weather got nastier out, and didn't resume with lessons until about March or so. I was a tad bit rusty so I upgraded to the 10-lesson package. From then on, I chose to take all of my remaining lessons with Eddie because I liked and benefited from his stern, strict teaching style. If you are a more lax/laid back kind of a learner I'd suggest Robert or Francisco. They are also bringing in a new instructor to lessen the load. I called Stephanie towards the end of April and asked her to schedule my road test. Within a day, she got back to me with my date...JUNE 11, 2013 @ 11AM AKA DOOMSDAY! She also automatically scheduled my last lesson for the morning of my road test so that it could act as a day-of refresher lesson. Also, here is where I want to applaud Stephanie. She NEVER called and hounded me for payment. After my initial down payment of $100, I paid over the phone whenever I had the money to do so. I was never prompted to make a payment. She was great! Always pleasant and accommodating! The kind of administrative person that MAKES a great business! I continued to practice with Eddie and then DOOMSDAY arrived....I was confident, but not overly confident as I knew that i was still making simple mistakes such as signaling and looking while turning. But, I PASSED! On my FIRST try! Eddie and the other instructor he is currently training were there in the parking lot to high-five and hug me as I flashed my paper receipt license (valid for 90 days until the real one comes in the mail). The other young lady who accompanied me, because she also had her driving test Β failed after accumulating 80 points, but she told me that she only taken 4 lessons with the other two instructors and never practiced on her own time. Again, if you are like her and myself and don't own your own car or have access to one to practice with, take the lesson package that allows you enough practice to where you are comfortable behind the wheel. It will be well worth the money when you pass on the first try!!! GOOD LUCK!!! SEE YOU ALL ON THE ROAD!!! =^] Read Less