Island Driving School
Staten Island, New York
Team

Bernadette Venanzini
Instructor
Reviews
Reina Jaay
17 Oct 2023
REPORT
Bob is truly an amazing instructor. I love his style of teaching. He made sure to explain each and every topic and focused on key points we would need before taking the test. I feel confident after ta...
Bob is truly an amazing instructor. I love his style of teaching. He made sure to explain each and every topic and focused on key points we would need before taking the test. I feel confident after taking his 5hr Class. Thanks a ton, Bob!
Evan Walker
16 Feb 2023
REPORT
Edit: Had my first two lessons with Reggie the past two Saturdays. Very, very good instructor. I love the fact that heβs able to adapt to each student.
I had my five hour class with Bob V. Very nice ...
Edit: Had my first two lessons with Reggie the past two Saturdays. Very, very good instructor. I love the fact that heβs able to adapt to each student.
I had my five hour class with Bob V. Very nice man, who made the class fun. A lot of cool stories, and a lot of great information. You can see that this man wants the students to succeed. I recommend this school. Looking forward to taking my driving lessons.
NFN Kiran
12 Jul 2022
REPORT
Thank you so much everyone for helping me to pass my road test on first try. I really thank to my instructor Lenny, who taught me how to pass road test and taught me systematically. Shannon gave me fe...
Thank you so much everyone for helping me to pass my road test on first try. I really thank to my instructor Lenny, who taught me how to pass road test and taught me systematically. Shannon gave me feedbacks during classes and encouraged me for road test. 5 hour class with bob is very informative. Thanks again to my all instructors who helped me to pass my test and island driving school. If anybody looking driving school, I recommend for island driving school but go for same or may be two instructors for classes.
Brittany Bouchez
6 Jul 2022
REPORT
As someone who had YEARS of driving anxiety, I never thought the day would come where I would gain confidence in driving and pass my road test on the first try . Island Driving School's friendly, prof...
As someone who had YEARS of driving anxiety, I never thought the day would come where I would gain confidence in driving and pass my road test on the first try . Island Driving School's friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff are a huge part of my success.
The administrators here are very understanding and calming to speak to. I never felt discouraged from asking questions or felt rushed off the phone (an experience I've had with other schools). I appreciate so much of their help and accommodating my needs to help me succeed.
Additionally, my instructors Shannon and Lenny were the best. Shannon was incredibly informative on preparing for my road test and helped me feel calmer behind the wheel after years of not driving. The day of the road test, Lenny gave great insights and step-by-step process of how the road test would be conducted. This helped a lot to ease my nerves the day of.
Thank you so much Island Driving School for helping me become a confident driver.
Ramona Bledea
24 Jul 2021
REPORT
I had a wonderful experience with Island Driving School! I definitely could not have passed my road test on my first try without them. I appreciated how accommodating and understanding they were in sc...
I had a wonderful experience with Island Driving School! I definitely could not have passed my road test on my first try without them. I appreciated how accommodating and understanding they were in scheduling my classes and test so much. Anthony V. is an excellent instructor! He was always encouraging, attentive, and gave clear, helpful, and detailed advice. Bob V. teaches the 5 hour class very well. It was very comprehensive. Thank you so much to everyone at Island Driving School! I truly felt very supported all throughout the process and appreciate everyone's efforts. I very highly recommend them!
Oana Pintea
19 Apr 2018
REPORT
Horrible school. Save yourself the money and dont go here. My husband went here because some recommended them and we only had problems with them. He bought and paid for 5 driving lessons and all they...
Horrible school. Save yourself the money and dont go here. My husband went here because some recommended them and we only had problems with them. He bought and paid for 5 driving lessons and all they did was kept canceling on his lessons and then they said he was scheduled for a specific date for the driving exam he told them he cant go then because he only have done 2 out of the 5 driving lessons. They rescheduled the driving exam and scheduled all his other 3 lessons before the new exam date, but they kept canceling again on his lessons. The day of the exam came and he only did 4 out of 5 driving lessons that he paid for. When he asked for that one other lessons the lady told him βWell you have it if you failβ very professional. I did not pay for 5 lessons and not take them. When he asked for the money back they said they dont do refunds. Well i wouldnt want my money back if i would have gotten what I PAID for!!!!!
stargirlmarlene
23 Mar 2018
REPORT
I'm very happy I passed my road test in one shot. Really patient instructor at a reasonable price
Madushanka Pradeep
8 Feb 2018
REPORT
Finally, got the license yesterday. My instructor was Lenny is a nice person and a very knowledgeable teacher, most important thing is he knows how to teach; all five stars go for him. The school mana...
Finally, got the license yesterday. My instructor was Lenny is a nice person and a very knowledgeable teacher, most important thing is he knows how to teach; all five stars go for him. The school management is little confusing, couldn't understand them at all.
ps dantonio
2 Feb 2018
REPORT
Did my 5-hour course here and bought a 5 class package afterwards....I was super satisfied with both! The office was real accommodating in scheduling lessons around my availability and the instructors...
Did my 5-hour course here and bought a 5 class package afterwards....I was super satisfied with both! The office was real accommodating in scheduling lessons around my availability and the instructors were very helpful during my lessons though I must say that Sal was my favorite of the bunch and great to work with on the day of my test (which I passed!). Thanks!
Mena Hassane
14 Dec 2017
REPORT
went for the 5 hr class with Bob. Amazing guy, makes the time go by so quickly, keeps you entertained and is very knowledgeable as well. Made the whole class comfortable and kept us laughing. Would hi...
went for the 5 hr class with Bob. Amazing guy, makes the time go by so quickly, keeps you entertained and is very knowledgeable as well. Made the whole class comfortable and kept us laughing. Would highly recommend.
Alimat Bhadmus
9 Aug 2017
REPORT
Takes about a month to get schedule for lessons that are 2 months away, but 5 hour class is good and Bob was very comical
Lauren Matos
9 Jul 2017
REPORT
I took the 5 hour class with Bob and he was comical, entertaining and extremely knowledgeable! He gave more info than he even had to but in a fun way... the time actually flew by!
He also gives what...
I took the 5 hour class with Bob and he was comical, entertaining and extremely knowledgeable! He gave more info than he even had to but in a fun way... the time actually flew by!
He also gives what other driving schools don't! When you attend you'll see what I mean. It's worth every penny. You won't go wrong with this driving school, best on the island!
Amalachi Mmayie
2 Jul 2017
REPORT
OMG! Best driving school ever! Mr Bob is so funny and he is also an amazing teacher. Money spent well! π―π΅ππΎπΊπΈ
Anita Saint fort
30 May 2017
REPORT
Just pass road test π thanks Jehovah
The 5 hour course with Rob was extremely informative. Great staff. If you want to pass your road test, go to this school!
Vincent Gatens
21 Apr 2017
REPORT
Just passed my driving lesson today. Lenny was my instructor and he was phenomonal. He has an 80% passing rate with students. The 5 hour course with Rob was extremely informative. Great staff. If you ...
Just passed my driving lesson today. Lenny was my instructor and he was phenomonal. He has an 80% passing rate with students. The 5 hour course with Rob was extremely informative. Great staff. If you want to pass your road test, go to this school!
Timothy B.
26 Mar 2014
REPORT
I took the 5hr pre licensing class and took 5 lessons with this driving school and then i passed my road test. The driving instructors are very helpful and they are patient with new drivers. I would ...
I took the 5hr pre licensing class and took 5 lessons with this driving school and then i passed my road test. The driving instructors are very helpful and they are patient with new drivers. I would recommend that anyone looking to pass the road test go to this driving school for lessons.
jrr90
25 Mar 2013
REPORT
Great school, passed on my first try!
jrr90
25 Mar 2013
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barbva
26 Oct 2012
REPORT
I would recommend everyone that is looking to get their license to go to this school, they are so nice, friendly and accommodating around your schedule, my instructor Bob was awesome, I passed on the ...
I would recommend everyone that is looking to get their license to go to this school, they are so nice, friendly and accommodating around your schedule, my instructor Bob was awesome, I passed on the first time!!!
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91 Guyon Avenue
Staten Island New York 10306
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09:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
09:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
09:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
Thu
09:00AM-18:00PM
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Island Driving School
Staten Island, New York
91 Guyon Avenue
Staten Island New York 10306
Book an Appointment
Business Hours
Monday
09:00AM-18:00PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-18:00PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-18:00PM
Thursday
09:00AM-18:00PM
Friday
09:00AM-18:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Sunday
09:00AM-15:00PM
Popular Hours
Team

Bernadette Venanzini
Instructor
Reviews
Reina Jaay
17 Oct 2023
Bob is truly an amazing instructor. I love his style of teaching. He made sure to explain each and every topic and focused on key points we would need before taking the test. I feel confident after ta...
Bob is truly an amazing instructor. I love his style of teaching. He made sure to explain each and every topic and focused on key points we would need before taking the test. I feel confident after taking his 5hr Class. Thanks a ton, Bob!
Evan Walker
16 Feb 2023
Edit: Had my first two lessons with Reggie the past two Saturdays. Very, very good instructor. I love the fact that heβs able to adapt to each student.
I had my five hour class with Bob V. Very nice ...
Edit: Had my first two lessons with Reggie the past two Saturdays. Very, very good instructor. I love the fact that heβs able to adapt to each student.
I had my five hour class with Bob V. Very nice man, who made the class fun. A lot of cool stories, and a lot of great information. You can see that this man wants the students to succeed. I recommend this school. Looking forward to taking my driving lessons.
NFN Kiran
12 Jul 2022
Thank you so much everyone for helping me to pass my road test on first try. I really thank to my instructor Lenny, who taught me how to pass road test and taught me systematically. Shannon gave me fe...
Thank you so much everyone for helping me to pass my road test on first try. I really thank to my instructor Lenny, who taught me how to pass road test and taught me systematically. Shannon gave me feedbacks during classes and encouraged me for road test. 5 hour class with bob is very informative. Thanks again to my all instructors who helped me to pass my test and island driving school. If anybody looking driving school, I recommend for island driving school but go for same or may be two instructors for classes.
Brittany Bouchez
6 Jul 2022
As someone who had YEARS of driving anxiety, I never thought the day would come where I would gain confidence in driving and pass my road test on the first try . Island Driving School's friendly, prof...
As someone who had YEARS of driving anxiety, I never thought the day would come where I would gain confidence in driving and pass my road test on the first try . Island Driving School's friendly, professional and knowledgeable staff are a huge part of my success.
The administrators here are very understanding and calming to speak to. I never felt discouraged from asking questions or felt rushed off the phone (an experience I've had with other schools). I appreciate so much of their help and accommodating my needs to help me succeed.
Additionally, my instructors Shannon and Lenny were the best. Shannon was incredibly informative on preparing for my road test and helped me feel calmer behind the wheel after years of not driving. The day of the road test, Lenny gave great insights and step-by-step process of how the road test would be conducted. This helped a lot to ease my nerves the day of.
Thank you so much Island Driving School for helping me become a confident driver.
Ramona Bledea
24 Jul 2021
I had a wonderful experience with Island Driving School! I definitely could not have passed my road test on my first try without them. I appreciated how accommodating and understanding they were in sc...
I had a wonderful experience with Island Driving School! I definitely could not have passed my road test on my first try without them. I appreciated how accommodating and understanding they were in scheduling my classes and test so much. Anthony V. is an excellent instructor! He was always encouraging, attentive, and gave clear, helpful, and detailed advice. Bob V. teaches the 5 hour class very well. It was very comprehensive. Thank you so much to everyone at Island Driving School! I truly felt very supported all throughout the process and appreciate everyone's efforts. I very highly recommend them!
Oana Pintea
19 Apr 2018
Horrible school. Save yourself the money and dont go here. My husband went here because some recommended them and we only had problems with them. He bought and paid for 5 driving lessons and all they...
Horrible school. Save yourself the money and dont go here. My husband went here because some recommended them and we only had problems with them. He bought and paid for 5 driving lessons and all they did was kept canceling on his lessons and then they said he was scheduled for a specific date for the driving exam he told them he cant go then because he only have done 2 out of the 5 driving lessons. They rescheduled the driving exam and scheduled all his other 3 lessons before the new exam date, but they kept canceling again on his lessons. The day of the exam came and he only did 4 out of 5 driving lessons that he paid for. When he asked for that one other lessons the lady told him βWell you have it if you failβ very professional. I did not pay for 5 lessons and not take them. When he asked for the money back they said they dont do refunds. Well i wouldnt want my money back if i would have gotten what I PAID for!!!!!
stargirlmarlene
23 Mar 2018
I'm very happy I passed my road test in one shot. Really patient instructor at a reasonable price
Madushanka Pradeep
8 Feb 2018
Finally, got the license yesterday. My instructor was Lenny is a nice person and a very knowledgeable teacher, most important thing is he knows how to teach; all five stars go for him. The school mana...
Finally, got the license yesterday. My instructor was Lenny is a nice person and a very knowledgeable teacher, most important thing is he knows how to teach; all five stars go for him. The school management is little confusing, couldn't understand them at all.
ps dantonio
2 Feb 2018
Did my 5-hour course here and bought a 5 class package afterwards....I was super satisfied with both! The office was real accommodating in scheduling lessons around my availability and the instructors...
Did my 5-hour course here and bought a 5 class package afterwards....I was super satisfied with both! The office was real accommodating in scheduling lessons around my availability and the instructors were very helpful during my lessons though I must say that Sal was my favorite of the bunch and great to work with on the day of my test (which I passed!). Thanks!
Mena Hassane
14 Dec 2017
went for the 5 hr class with Bob. Amazing guy, makes the time go by so quickly, keeps you entertained and is very knowledgeable as well. Made the whole class comfortable and kept us laughing. Would hi...
went for the 5 hr class with Bob. Amazing guy, makes the time go by so quickly, keeps you entertained and is very knowledgeable as well. Made the whole class comfortable and kept us laughing. Would highly recommend.
Alimat Bhadmus
9 Aug 2017
Takes about a month to get schedule for lessons that are 2 months away, but 5 hour class is good and Bob was very comical
Lauren Matos
9 Jul 2017
I took the 5 hour class with Bob and he was comical, entertaining and extremely knowledgeable! He gave more info than he even had to but in a fun way... the time actually flew by!
He also gives what...
I took the 5 hour class with Bob and he was comical, entertaining and extremely knowledgeable! He gave more info than he even had to but in a fun way... the time actually flew by!
He also gives what other driving schools don't! When you attend you'll see what I mean. It's worth every penny. You won't go wrong with this driving school, best on the island!
Amalachi Mmayie
2 Jul 2017
OMG! Best driving school ever! Mr Bob is so funny and he is also an amazing teacher. Money spent well! π―π΅ππΎπΊπΈ
Anita Saint fort
30 May 2017
Just pass road test π thanks Jehovah
The 5 hour course with Rob was extremely informative. Great staff. If you want to pass your road test, go to this school!
Vincent Gatens
21 Apr 2017
Just passed my driving lesson today. Lenny was my instructor and he was phenomonal. He has an 80% passing rate with students. The 5 hour course with Rob was extremely informative. Great staff. If you ...
Just passed my driving lesson today. Lenny was my instructor and he was phenomonal. He has an 80% passing rate with students. The 5 hour course with Rob was extremely informative. Great staff. If you want to pass your road test, go to this school!
Timothy B.
26 Mar 2014
I took the 5hr pre licensing class and took 5 lessons with this driving school and then i passed my road test. The driving instructors are very helpful and they are patient with new drivers. I would ...
I took the 5hr pre licensing class and took 5 lessons with this driving school and then i passed my road test. The driving instructors are very helpful and they are patient with new drivers. I would recommend that anyone looking to pass the road test go to this driving school for lessons.
jrr90
25 Mar 2013
Great school, passed on my first try!
jrr90
25 Mar 2013
barbva
26 Oct 2012
I would recommend everyone that is looking to get their license to go to this school, they are so nice, friendly and accommodating around your schedule, my instructor Bob was awesome, I passed on the ...
I would recommend everyone that is looking to get their license to go to this school, they are so nice, friendly and accommodating around your schedule, my instructor Bob was awesome, I passed on the first time!!!
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