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Michi
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I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
I am going to be 30 years old and I dont know how to drive. I have a horrible fear..anxiety about doing it.
I want to have kids.. I want to live on LI.. Not being able to drive holds me back in so many ways. I am terrified but know that I MUST take some steps to be able to drive.
So with that being said, Can anyone recommend a driving school or even a specific person that i can take lessons from at a driving school.
I need an instructor that is patient and understanding..When I was about 20 I took one lesson and the Instructor was so mean to me that I never did it again... I'm at a loss and just the IDEA of driving makes me want to vomit so any suggestions are appreciated..
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
There used to be one on 63rd Drive right off Queens Blvd, but i dont know if its still there or not
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| Posted 5/12/11 7:49 PM |
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
No advice but I just wanted to say hello and I know how you feel. I used to drive all over the place but I got into a (small) accident in 2004 and lost my mojo. I want and need to take lessons. Good luck!
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| Posted 5/12/11 7:51 PM |
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jambalady
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
OMG, I could have written your post word for word.
Except I am now 36, have 2 kids and not being able to drive is the worst!!!
I'm petrified. I took lessons way back in my early 20s with an awful instructor and I can't shake my fear.
Good luck finding someone! It really does make it so much harder now with 2 kids.
I'm in Queens too. if you find someone please FM me the info and i will do the same!
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| Posted 5/12/11 8:47 PM |
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Michi
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
Posted by jambalady
OMG, I could have written your post word for word.
Except I am now 36, have 2 kids and not being able to drive is the worst!!!
I'm petrified. I took lessons way back in my early 20s with an awful instructor and I can't shake my fear.
Good luck finding someone! It really does make it so much harder now with 2 kids.
I'm in Queens too. if you find someone please FM me the info and i will do the same!
 I will certainly keep you posted!!! i have a friend who recently started at a driving school, im waiting to hear back from her with some info.. how do u manage with 2 kids and not being able to drive??
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
Oh Michi- good luck!
I am in the same boat and worry that I'll never be able to live anywhere but NY because I can't drive.
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| Posted 5/12/11 9:12 PM |
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
I was in the same boat. I don't know where in Queens you are, but I used Ferrari & A-Club (I think A club is a small family shop). I took and passed my road test at 32 and finally became comfortable last year when we got our new car. Now I take my 2 kids all over LI w/o giving it a second thought.
It's the instructor to get you past the road test, and then just driving on your own with no one else in the car (once you have your license, of course) that give you confidence. For me, a different car helped as well. We have a crossover, and I'm much more comfortable (I feel like I can see more) than I was in a 4-door sedan.
Good luck!
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| Posted 5/12/11 9:19 PM |
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Michi
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
Posted by Reese32
I was in the same boat. I don't know where in Queens you are, but I used Ferrari & A-Club (I think A club is a small family shop). I took and passed my road test at 32 and finally became comfortable last year when we got our new car. Now I take my 2 kids all over LI w/o giving it a second thought.
It's the instructor to get you past the road test, and then just driving on your own with no one else in the car (once you have your license, of course) that give you confidence. For me, a different car helped as well. We have a crossover, and I'm much more comfortable (I feel like I can see more) than I was in a 4-door sedan.
Good luck!
My friend used Ferrarri, did u feel they did a good job teaching you? any1 specific u could recommend... i need them to teach me to drive like im 5 yrs old LOL
and ty so much for the kind words, i need stories of inspiration to make this happen!!
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| Posted 5/12/11 9:36 PM |
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Michi
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
Posted by baghag
Oh Michi- good luck!
I am in the same boat and worry that I'll never be able to live anywhere but NY because I can't drive.
Im thinking we should form a grp of LIF'ers who cant drive and take lessons! LOL
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Cheeks24
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
I remember when I learned my mom took me to an empty parking lot just to get comfortable. Can your DH do that with you?
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| Posted 5/13/11 8:37 AM |
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babyface10
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
A Club Driving School
43-43 43 Street
Sunnyside, Queens, NY 11104
(718) 786-7343
My sister used these and really liked the guy.
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| Posted 5/13/11 8:41 AM |
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jilliibabii
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
Posted by Michi
Posted by baghag
Oh Michi- good luck!
I am in the same boat and worry that I'll never be able to live anywhere but NY because I can't drive.
Im thinking we should form a grp of LIF'ers who cant drive and take lessons! LOL
I would be interested! I'm 25 and can't drive! 
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babyfever08
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
Im in the same boat. I will be 30 in December, and really got to learn to drive. Plus, having a 2 year old I would love to take him out without waiting on DH. But, I am terrified!
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
I learned how to drive from Ferrari years ago. I liked the instructor.
I recommend Drive-A-Rama in Ridgewood. The owner, Joanne, is very nice. They taught my sister how to drive and her anxiety is through the roof.
Drive-A-Rama
6105 Madison Street, NY 11385
(718) 386-4643 ?
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
When I was 22 I took a driving class, got my license and never drove again for years after that. 
It's only now at 27 that I am finally starting to really get myself out there. I still have terrible anxiety about driving. I am also so worried that I am going to hurt myself or someone else or wreak the car.
I have 2 DS and living on LI its like a MUST to be able to drive. My poor DH would have to take half days of work to bring me (us ) here or there. Sure it's half a day but it was hurting his pay. Then there are days when I just want to take the boys out and I can't because I am limited to where I can go by walking. I never make it to GTG because I can't drive that far.
I can drive locally. Extreme local. I haven't ever been on a highway and honestly really don't want to be. Its so scary. I stress thinking about it.
Good luck. You can do it. I am a big chicken but since making myself drive locally I have gotten a bit more comfortable in the car. It takes time.
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yaji617
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
I used Ferrari Auto School and they were great.
See attached link for info.Ferrari Auto School
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
Posted by MrsPornStar
I learned how to drive from Ferrari years ago. I liked the instructor.
I recommend Drive-A-Rama in Ridgewood. The owner, Joanne, is very nice. They taught my sister how to drive and her anxiety is through the roof.
Drive-A-Rama
6105 Madison Street, NY 11385
(718) 386-4643 ?
OMG she was my instructor too! and I am sitting here thinking like crazy about who she was, thats too funny...I loved her she is very very sweet.
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
Posted by yaji617
I used Ferrari Auto School and they were great.
See attached link for info.Ferrari Auto School
Ditto- I was 34 when I got my license-Ferrari is great. Good luck!!!
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
Posted by babyface10
A Club Driving School
43-43 43 Street
Sunnyside, Queens, NY 11104
(718) 786-7343
My sister used these and really liked the guy.
I second this! I used them years ago and had such a great experience. I had the guy too, but can't remember his name. So professional, sweet, and patient!
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jambalady
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
Posted by Michi
I will certainly keep you posted!!! i have a friend who recently started at a driving school, im waiting to hear back from her with some info.. how do u manage with 2 kids and not being able to drive??
I order groceries from Peapod or Fresh Direct.
If I am alone I can never do anything with the kids unless I am brave enough to take the double stroller on the train and hope that someone helps me carry it down the stairs.
I find it so debilitating! Thank you so much for posting this so I can get my butt in gear and get lessons!
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
Posted by EnV-McC
Posted by babyface10
A Club Driving School
43-43 43 Street
Sunnyside, Queens, NY 11104
(718) 786-7343
My sister used these and really liked the guy.
I second this! I used them years ago and had such a great experience. I had the guy too, but can't remember his name. So professional, sweet, and patient!
Another vote for A-Club! I used them many many years ago and the instructor I had was great.
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Viviana23
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Re: I dont know how to drive!! Any Driving School Recs in Queens..
No recommendations as I am in LI, but I am on the same situation too. Lived in the city before but moved to LI a little over 4 years ago. Took road test in 2008 and failed horribly as I was not prepared enough. So definitely get recommendations and make sure you are comfortable with the person that is teaching you and that the person is sure that you are ready before scheduling your road test. I was very uncomfortable with my last experience but finally decided to give it a go again...I am happier now with my current instructor, and only now I can finally say that I am comfortable in the car, and will schedule my road test soon. I have two kids, one is 23 months, the other one is 14, so it is really hard to depend on DH for everything.
Good luck, hope you find a good instructor!
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