A D18:51 27 Jul 23
After a poor experience with another BK driving school I decided to switch to Super Starz and am glad I did. After the first lesson I felt assured this would work out well and regardless of pass or fail I'd still get the right instructions and assistance I needed.
Before signing up I was skeptical of something fishy going on with their reviews, I mean 5* with 2,500 reviews in NYC... too good to be true, right? Rest assured the instructors are professional, the instructions clear, their cars are immaculate, and their admin/scheduling very easy... deserving of their 5* reputation.
I had four lessons and three different instructors Mary Lou, Mervat, Ibrahim. They were all fantastic. Day of test I showed up at 6.30am to their Bay Ridge offices and we were driven to the SI test site, where one last lesson was conducted (it's a great format to help you be prepared). Mary Lou was my instructor for the last day and I'm grateful for her instruction and importance she placed on me satisfying her I was ready to test take. Even if you "know" how to drive it's important to know what rules/checklists are needed for the test and I felt the instructors were great at doing this.
Other things to know:
- their cars are Toyota Corollas, which are easy to use and provide good visibility. Cars are clean!
- Lessons are conducted in Bay Ridge, near their offices
- Scheduling is easy via text or phone
- Book in advance as they fill up quick (they'll do what they can to accommodate you though)
- You get text reminders 24hrs before your lesson and exam
- There's a YouTube video with one instructor from Super Starz on Ashley Neal's page, that is a great guide of what to expect