Marsal Driving School

Driving school

👍👍 Passed my road test first try because of this school. I had Carmen as my instructor and she helped a LOT. She has a very good “pizza” technique for parallel parking that absolutely saved me. Would definitely recommend. People often mention Carmen, test, school, driving, road, pizza, technique, parallel, parking, Marsal,


Address

595 NY-109, West Babylon, NY 11704, United States

Website

www.marsaldrivingschool.com

Contact

+1 631-226-2000

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (68 reviews)

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  • 5/5 Daniel S. 2 years ago on Google
    Passed my road test first try because of this school. I had Carmen as my instructor and she helped a LOT. She has a very good “pizza” technique for parallel parking that absolutely saved me. Would definitely recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 veronica s. 3 years ago on Google
    I passed my test today !!!!!!! I started with Carmen as my instructor with 5 classes scheduled. As long as you use your common sense and she teaches you the 3 point way (K turn) and the parallel parking, that’s it, you got this. You will memorized that pizza pie technique lol. Carmen is so funny and nice, she talks to you while you are dying and nervous inside so she takes the pressure out of your brain. She has this technique of teaching you to be alert while you talking or listening. She corrects you while she is laughing and talking until you learn to relax and pay attention. Carmen I will never forget you. Thank you Marsal Driving school for this achievement in my life, for having such a great teacher.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Anshuman K. 6 months ago on Google
    Taking a 5-hour road test course with Carmen was, without a doubt, the worst decision I've made. Her teaching methods are subpar, as she lacks the ability to provide constructive feedback on your mistakes. Carmen's teaching techniques leave much to be desired, and her attitude reeks of self-importance and arrogance. Her behavior towards students is consistently rude, humiliating, and unprofessional. On the day of my road test, Carmen's anger seemed to be off the charts for no apparent reason. Instead of offering support and encouragement to help boost my confidence, she repeatedly emphasized failure. She even took issue with my choice of clothing, which was entirely irrelevant to the situation. Felt a bit racist! The mental trauma she inflicted during the drive to the test site is difficult to put into words. Upon arriving at the test site, Carmen exploded in fury at a fellow test-taker who was waiting in line with his car's brake lights on. She made a point of informing the instructor that, had she been in their shoes, she would have immediately failed him. Her impatience and aggression were further demonstrated when she sneezed in the car and scolded me for not blessing her. Picture yourself about to take a critical test in just a few minutes, sitting beside such an impatient and hostile individual. It's hard to fathom the mental state you would be in. Even my husband's colleague's daughter opted to discontinue her lessons after just two classes due to Carmen's outrageous behavior, despite having paid for five I did not pass the road test, given the mental state I was in while giving the road test. On complaining to the front desk, they only offered a measly free driving session with the same person! I strongly advise against subjecting yourself to such an ordeal, and pick a driving school where the instructor cares about teaching you. If you read past reviews, there is a pattern of bad behavior that hasn't improved. Probably the good reviews on here are fake generated ones, so I wouldn't trust them.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jillian L. 1 year ago on Google
    My experience with Marsal was the best especially with Carmen who made it so easy for me to pass my road test. She the best with the pizza 🍕 pizza also I had called another driving school and the lady told me that my son will pass n not me cause I'm older than him that made me with no other taught to call back marsal and I went on booking for both my son n I. I had a surgery coming up and Lisa help me get an appointment before my surgery 🙃 and I just want to say THANK YOU ALL FROM MARSAL the best school the way to go
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristina P. 2 years ago on Google
    I was frustrated at first looking for a school and let me tell you thank god I found marsal driving school. Carmen is the best to ever do it! She deserves a noble peace prize, an award, a 10K bonus and everything else. Carmen knows her stuff!!! And her 5 hour class is like no other, she actually talks to you, interacts tell you things that matter because she actually cares! Trust me you won’t be disappointed. Ask about her PIZZA PIZZA! She makes every class into a fun learning experience. You won’t regret it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Claudia D. 2 years ago on Google
    Carmen did a wonderful job of teaching my son how to drive. He passed his test first time around. Lisa and all other people I had conversations with in the school were very nice and helpful! Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kye R. 2 years ago on Google
    Deciding to take driving lessons at Marsal was one of the best decisions I've made so far this year. I took five lessons with Carmen( the best driving instructor out there), and she helped me ace my parallel parking with her ''pizza technique''. I passed my road test because she was so informative and helpful and she also made me feel calm and collected from start to finish. Thank you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Charlee W. 1 year ago on Google
    Avoid if you're a slow learner, or are very anxious and want a calm instructor. This one is intense, impatient, and I felt uncomfortable the entire lesson. I'm a new driver in my 30s, and Carmen continuously saying "it's time to drive!" and that I should've learned this a long time ago was condescending and unnecessary. She seemed more into chit chat and bragging about her life than actually teaching me. "I have a CDL so I can drive trucks!" "I'm famous for my parallel parking technique, you know. FAMOUS!" We weren't even practicing parking, so...? I had to regularly interrupt her to ask how I was doing, should I turn, etc. Whenever I made a mistake her response was that it's just common sense not to do that. It's her job to correct me, but implying a student lacks common sense does not really help or build confidence. At one point, she complained I was too rough on her car because I ran over potholes on 109. I could not wait to get outta that car and far away from her.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ariopuff 1 year ago on Google
    Carmen is so sweet and great! Definitely a big help in getting my liscense

  • 5/5 krista n. 5 months ago on Google
    passed my road test first try on 10/17/23 and it’s all thanks to Carmen!! her “pizza” technique helped me get my parallel parking down with no issue at all on the test! she could be a bit much at times, but it’s only tough love and honesty, so i didn’t mind it! i needed the push that Carmen gave me. thank you Marsal, and thank you Carmen!

  • 5/5 Jacqueline B. 7 months ago on Google
    Carmen was the best! She kept me calm and focused, and her pizza method helped me ace my drivers test. I paid for 5 lessons with the road test, and after the first lesson I had already felt more confident behind the wheel. I went into this not sure if I was ever going to be comfortable and confident enough to get my license, I definitely didn’t expect to pass on the first try. But Carmen made that possible! I’ll definitely be recommending anyone looking to learn!

  • 5/5 Ghano H. 4 months ago on Google
    Hello. I am really happy to have Carmen as my driving teacher instructor. She is really really nice and she teaches very well. Specially her pizza pizza. I went to Wantagh road test site and it helped me a lot with the video and what I need to do to pass . I passed Thanku so much Carmen and Marsal driving school 👍

  • 5/5 Tiana G. 4 months ago on Google
    I passed my road test on 11/06/23 on my first try ☺️& Carmen is the best instructor ever, she helped me with everything until I got better & now I feel so confident & I will always remember her famous “ Pizza Pizza” technique. I definitely recommend for anyone to come to this school. Thank you so much Marsal & Carmen ❤️❤️

  • 5/5 Chanyia W. 1 year ago on Google
    I’m with Carmen right now and she’s so amazing. Very personable and thoughtful. She’s teaching me about the pizza pizza parallel parking technique 🍕. She’s a lot of fun 😄 I look forward to all my lessons!

  • 5/5 cara j. 1 year ago on Google
    marsal is definitely the best driving school!! carmen is the best driving teacher i seriously could not have gotten luckier. i got my permit in january, started lessons in april, had about 5 lessons with carmen and then took my road test in august and i passed first try! the pizza technique that carmen taught me for parallel parking seriously helped me out so much, i only know how to parallel park because of carmen!!! this place is AMAZING and carmen is the best, funniest, and most helpful driving teacher ever!! thank you guys sm for all your help :) 💕💕 (also i did my 5 hour class through the driving school too!!)

  • 5/5 Simply P. 2 years ago on Google
    I am so glad to have chosen to do my driving lessons at Marsal driving school not only are they extremely professional they are the best in the business I did my lessons with Carmen she gave me all the tools I needed to become a great driver I did my road test yesterday day at Hicksville and I passed my road test I have to also say Carmen pizza pizza technique for parallel parking is such a easy way to parallel park thank you so much Carmen and Marsal driving school if you want to be a great driver go with Marsal driving school you won’t be disappointed

  • 5/5 Artan M. 2 years ago on Google
    Carman was such a good instructor. Her “pizza” technique really helped me out while parking. I would definitely recommend this driving school for anyone that’s looking for one.

  • 5/5 G V. 2 years ago on Google
    I passed my road test yesterday 12/28/21(first time) all thanks to the AMAZING Carmen and Marsal Driving school! Great teacher & great communication with everyone. Please keep up the good work!! I can’t thank you enough!!


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