Vaswani Driving Academy

I came to Vaswani knowing how to drive, but had never gone for my license.
The basic fundamentals of what is allowed on the road and what isn’t is something this man thrives in. From the classroom to the road, from keeping my eyes where they are suppose to be to both hands on the steering wheel, which he always nagged me on :) this fellow is the real deal. I thank you for your teachings, your knowledge of the road, your professionalism, but most of all for helping me obtain my license.
CNavarro
Licensed Driver

I passed my road test today on the first try thanks to Diana! You were patient, calm and the best driving instructor I could have imagined! As an older first time driver I was hesitant that I could do this — but you taught me well and put confidence in me that it was not complicated at all!!! Thank you Diana and thank you Vaswani for having an incredible instructor on your staff! I cannot believe how easy you made parallel parking for me! I feel like a pro at it! LOL — THANK YOU AGAIN! I don’t think I could have done this with anyone else!

I really enjoyed learning to drive here. I have to say Elvin was my favorite instructor. His teaching method was terrific. He has a cool demeanor (much needed for a first time driver!), but don’t mistake that for him not being super cautious! I did one lesson with Vaswani and 2 with Dayanna, they all teach differently and well, but Elvin’s approach suited me best. The only thing I was unaware of is that the driving lesson which you take the day of your road test is elective and is not part of the package I selected (unless you save one of your 5 classes for it). Vaswani is dedicated to making his clients happy, which I truly appreciate and which is so rare nowadays! Oh and… I passed the road test!

I got my license today thanks to Elvin… I took my last two lessons and my road test with Vaswami and he was great but the confidence Elvin instilled in me was invaluable… I recommend this school to anyone who needs to learn how to drive… if you don’t believe me just check the google reviews they have almost 90 5 star ratings I think that speaks volumes…
PS they are instructors not magicians of you’ve never drive before don’t expect to be a Nascar driver after ten lessons…

I do not recommend Vaswani Driving Academy not because I failed the Road Test, but because I was not thoroughly prepared by Vaswani. Despite taking several lessons, I felt like I was driving for the first time during the road test. He teaches the basics, but fails to teach how to reach the standard for licensure. I didn’t expect to be a pro at driving after a few lessons as becoming an exceptional driver comes with experience. However, considering the number of lessons I took with him, I expected to at least be thoroughly trained to earn a license. He also reduces the duration of your lesson depending on his mood or if he’s behind schedule. This isn’t fair if you’re paying for a full 45 minutes of lessons. After taking the road test a few weeks ago, I plan on giving driving another try with a new driving school. I will not be spending my hard earned money at Vaswani Driving Academy. Good luck to everyone on their driving journey.

I am not sure why people have left negative reviews because this is the only instructor who was able to get me to pass my exam. I have failed this test so many times that I had pay the DMV $ 10 to be able to take the test again. Yes I am serious I failed 5 freaking times! I have went to 4 different schools, all highly recommended. And each instructor told me that I was a great driver and that I would pass. But each time I failed. This issue is not that I am a bad driver, it is my anxiety. I would be fine during the 45 minute driving lesson, but then panic during the test. I remember once that I was so scared the text examiner told me to speed up. I didn’t even realize that I was driving only 10 miles an hour!
I went to Vaswani as my last resort. I was really prepared to accept that I would never pass this test. After my first lesson, he asked me why did I think I didn’t pass all those times. I told him it was my anxiety during the exam. Instead of just saying that I will be fine like the other instructors, he told me that he wanted to see me drive in a stressed environment. So for the next lesson he scheduled it for 5pm and we went to Broadway near 231 Street! One of the busiest streets during the worse time! I was sooo scared! I literally made all the mistakes that I usually make during my driving tests! From then on he was able to help me correct each of the mistakes and to keep calm when I feel panicked. He was the only instructor to really identify my problem and offer real solutions to help me.
And on my first test after taking 3 lessons from him — –I FINALLY PASSED!!! It was so awesome!
I was shocked when I read everyone else’s reviews on Unilocal.I did not have that experience with him. I will say that the best way to reach him is on his cell phone, but and he always responded to my texts and calls. He is one of the best instructors in the Bronx and trust me, I should know because I have worked with 5 different instructors. He was the only to help me pass. I really really recommend him!

I came here a few years ago when I first wanted to get a license. The instructor I had was this seemingly quiet man from Bangladesh who had boundary issues. He was a good instructor who taught me a few things, but was a bit flirtatious for my liking. He would constantly try to invite me to places which is beyond unprofessional. He would decrease the amount of time he taught me depending on how he felt that day! He would always make me feel like I had no idea what I was doing. I didn’t even complete the classes and never went back. Absolutely hated it!

I was recommended here by a friend. I am looking for a respectable place of business that goes for quality as this will be my first time learning how to drive. I went there on a horrible rainy day after 2pm. The sign said they were open but no one was inside. I knocked a couple of times on the door and pressed their broken door bell, not sure if it even works. There were a lot of advertisements on the window and door at the front of the store which I found very distracting. There was a slot which held fliers of the pricing and services they offered. I was told that the pricing wasn’t very competitive.

5 stars — a great value compared to schools in the city. I used them for a road test/​quick driving lesson. As a seasoned driver who let his license expire, the road test process was much more difficult than expected. Joey was my instructor and was patient, friendly, and professional. He made this exhausting bureaucratic process as smooth as it could possibly be. Highly recommended.

I am not able to comment on the quality of the driving lessons because despite putting in a lot of effort, I was not able to schedule a lesson.
I called the Vaswani school at the main number advertised here and on the website and Mr. Vaswani picked up himself while in the middle of a lesson, which I think is kind of unprofessional, and was friendly enough, but after I asked a few questions about his services he said he was in the middle of a lesson and that I’d have to call back. He didn’t offer to call *me* back.
I called back a few days later and was again told that he was in the middle of a lesson. This time he said he’d call me back when it was done, but after several hours I heard nothing. I called him back and left a voicemail and he never returned my call. I e-​mailed him via the e-​mail service on his website and asked him to contact me because I was eager to start lessons and he never e-​mailed me or called me back.
I realize this school’s lessons have gotten great reviews, but if the communication and customer service is so bad that you can’t even set up an appointment or get a call returned, why bother? I feel the school would do well to invest in someone in an office to field calls rather than the person in the vehicle who won’t have time to field phone calls.

Just got my license a few hours ago.
I was taught by Joey, one of the two instructors working at the school beyond Vaswani himself. He was a good teacher, very pleasant to interact with but also very punctual and professional. He pointed out my weak spots and helped me fix them.
I took the package that includes three 45min classes and the exam itself (being driven there, and renting the car). It was $ 33 per class, and $ 60 for the exam; very reasonable especially if you know what they ask for at Manhattan schools.
The car I used is a Toyota Corolla. It is responsive and rather small; a perfect car to practice and take the exam in. The school is a 10min walk form the 4 line and the D line; also quite convenient (for me at least).
I definitely recommend them. Good luck with your exam!

Really down to earth driving instructor. Not down your back when you make a mistake, and he has a really effective teaching method. Reasonable rates, and he teaches in a Corolla, which is a really comfortable car to learn in. Highly recommended. A bit far, last stop on the D train, but distance is relative to where you live. Again, great guy.