Beauty and The Beast Driving School / Porrata Tax Services West Bronx, Bronx

Before my sister recommended me here I had failed my road test twice after attending Jerome Driving school. I had lost all my confidence and thought I would never get my license. I came here got a free lesson since I got recommended and did a package for 3 lessons+1 5hr class and Rd test Appointment&Car. First 2 lessons was the with the female instructor, I believe her name was Luz or something like that. She s was alright but I still didn t feel prepared or comfortable for my exam and figured I...
Read full review needed more lessons. I added 2 more lessons but chose to do them with Jonathan which was who my sister recommended to go to in the first place. I did a double lesson with Jonathan and when I tell you this man is the F-ing beast. It felt like I had a friend in the passenger seat made me feel comfortable. The thing that I didn t like about the female instructor was that she ll assist you with the brakes on the passenger side quiet a bit. Jonathan had faith in me and trusted me cause he didn t step on the brake the entire time which made me feel more in control. I literally felt like I just needed those 2 lessons with him cause I felt prepared to take the Rd test the next day if I had to. I had 2 more lessons but with the female instructor due to Jonathan going away on vaca, each one literally the two days before my road test. I used it to practice the skills Jonathan taught me and acted as if I was taking the exam. I took my Rd test at Castle Hill, I was a bit nervous cause of the rain but Carmen(Jonathan s mom/owner) calmed me down. She s such a sweetheart and so down to earth. Even spoke to me about her tragic accident and showed me pictures and videos. I then took my road test and passed. Thank you Carmen and Jonathan, forever grateful to find you guys. Such a friendly and welcoming environment. My license just came in and it was a wonderful feeling which I wanted to share with anyone who is considering attending this driving school. (5hr Prelicensing Class is held through Zoom for the entire duration)

This Hands Down Is The BEST Driving School ! The Staff are the most amazing people and Extremely Helpful! Thank You Guys For Helping Me Pass on The 1st Try I Am Forever Grateful

The short of it is that this a truly special establishment. Chances are that if youre looking into driving schools, youll be willing to read a bit. Heres the long version of things: Contacting the company is simple. Inquiries are answered professionally and knowledgeably; Carmen and company have been around for years and it shows. When I called, I spoke to Jonathan over the phone. I had very simple (borderline asinine) questions but he answered with total professionalism. Right away, I felt as if...
Read full review Id be in the right hands. As of now, the 5-hour pre-licensing courses are all done through Zoom. Its a pretty straight-forward experience. I believe they only offer those on Sundays, but feel free to ask. The certificate is usually ready two days after. BBDSs folks tend to a lot of services, with taxes and driving lessons being the big ones. From what I can tell, none of their services suffer despite their versatility. Theyre incredibly hardworking people, and insofar as getting one prepared for a road test, they truly care about their clients, safety and overall the experience of teaching. I basically came in starting from zero, and in my excitement I couldnt gauge certain things like speed control or when and how to turn the wheel. By the last day of my lessons (7 total) I feel totally at ease. Certainly enough to pass. My instructors were Alex and Jonathan. Both of these men feel like friends on the passenger side, though as a plus, they also have a wealth of knowledge that they try to pass on to you in an easily digestible way. Putting it simply, you WILL learn how to parallel park and do a 3-point turn/K-turn/Broken U-Turn to perfection if youre willing to listen and learn. The package prices are a bargain for the kind of service you receive. Theyre a rare sight in our community where though relaxed and approachable, theyre masterful in their trade and genuinely care about what they do and how they do it. The shop is a bit small and provides outdoor seating, but dont let that deceive you. Carmen, Maria and everyone else is a powerhouse. The place is also very clean and maintained well. The school will reach out to you about upcoming lessons. Typically, its favourable to try and schedule them so that you take the bulk of them in the days leading up to your road test. The lines of communication are always open, from over the phone to behind the wheel. Its the perfect environment and set of conditions to learn within. I wasnt asked to leave a review, but I figure good service deserves to be praised. Thats even truer for the excellent service Beauty and the Beast Driving School provides. Thank you all so very much.

Very good school. Highly recommended. They take their time with you and help you to succeed. Will be recommending this school to everyone who need to learn to drive. I passed my road test the first time! Muy buena escuela. Muy recomendable. Se toman su tiempo contigo y te ayudan a tener éxito. Recomendaré esta escuela a todos los que necesiten aprender a conducir. ¡Pasé mi examen práctico de manejo la primera vez!

Bad driving school, they want you to get your license but don t put the effort in teaching you, the instructors just wanna get paid and want the lesson over with, wasted my money just to fail, professionalism is terrible as well, just gonna go to another driving school. And i am definitely on the file, the instructors just get high and don t teach you, they just let you drive, while they are on their phone.

Really great place to learn to drive, notary, etc. A lot can get done in this place. I literally completed my 5 driving lessons within a week and passed the driving test on the first try. Both driving instructors were really helpful, professional, and calming to be with when driving. They let you know great tips on learning how to drive and how to pass. I don t usually rate places but I had to shout out beauty and the beast driving school, Highly recommended!

hello all, I started at a different school trying to get my license for the first time and it didnt go well at all i looked on google and glad i found this driving school, service over the phone was Exceptional customer service. After meeting with Jonathan i couldnt ask for more. very professional, patient, well spoken and very patient. Thanks to you guys i am now licensed. highly recommended to anyone.

Wow service right here. I had failed my road test while taking many and many classes at another driving school, I had given up already and passed by this school, decided to have a few classes and let me tell you. No games when teaching, Ralph? And Jonathan will teach you like you are taking the road test with the exact commands and direction, I loved it. They also use the check list DMV use to grade you at the road test, suggest you to watch YouTube videos and tell you the points you need to work on, thats commitment as instructors. Today I passed my road test and got my license. Great job Beauty and Beast, blessings.

Amazing place treats u like family and respect. I come from far just to make sure the future of my kids and grandkids are ok. I was a late bloomer on driving and I was stress free here. I felt safe.

Carmen and Jonathan are amazing and took the time to give great advice and tips on passing the driving test. The driving packages are affordable. Totally recommend taking the classes with Jonathan! He is very supportive and gives great tips when making mistakes on the road.