Yesterday I was able to obtain my license through a singular road test. I had Ana as my instructor and I could not be more happier with my experience with her and the driving school. They are so affordable and so understanding if you have last minute cancellations! They always made me feel so valued and appreciated when I booked a driving lesson with them and she was always so kind and never had anything negative to say. Truly such a wonderful driving school and a great person. If you ever need to schedule driving lessons or need a driving school, Amaral’s is definitely the way to go. Make sure you ask for Ana, genuinely the sweetest woman ever!
I feel compelled to share our experience with Amaral’s Driving School so other parents are aware. My daughter completed her driving lessons with instructor Ana, and unfortunately the experience was very disappointing. During all her lessons, Ana appeared to be on Facebook for much of the time rather than actively instructing. When my daughter asked questions while learning, she was often told she would “figure it out once she started driving,” which felt dismissive rather than supportive for a new driver who was trying to learn. I called Amaral’s numerous times to speak to Ana and I never heard from her! The most concerning experience occurred during my daughter’s road test. Ana sat in the back seat while the road test examiner spoke to my daughter in a very rude manner and even called her an “idiot.” My daughter was simply asking him to repeat instructions because she had difficulty hearing and understanding him, as he spoke very softly and had a strong accent. She was not being disrespectful; she was trying to follow directions correctly. After the exam, Ana’s feedback to my daughter was that she should have stayed quiet because examiners “don’t like when people talk back.” Asking for clarification when you cannot hear or understand instructions should not be considered talking back. What is equally frustrating is that I have called the school multiple times to discuss these issues and never once received a call back from Ana or anyone else. The lack of accountability and communication has been extremely disappointing. Parents trust driving schools to provide professional instruction and support for young drivers. Unfortunately, that was NOT our experience here.
I had a great experience here. Although it was almost a year ago now i thought id give my input.They give you everything you need to pass the exam. I passed my exam first try. The main thing is you have to take it seriously. I ended up finding a great job that Im happy with. The decision to get my CDL has paid dividends
Today i officially became a CLASS A driver thanks to Amaral's Driving School! 1 and done is all it took thanks to the professional staff Mr. Amaral has put together...... 1st off Eric, the man that runs the business part... He makes it an easy process and is the point man for questions you may have! Joe Rosa and Joe Medeiros are the instructors that guide and teach you all the way thru it! Then TJ comes in with his chill teaching skills on the Road Lessons..... Yes indeed,they all have their own style but absolutely the same goal and that's for you to achieve..... However you get what you put into it! Again I want to thank Mr. Amaral for the TOP NOTCH team he put in place and a huge THANK YOU to everyone for helping me to achieve this!!!!!!
Recently, I completed the CDL Class A course and the entire staff was friendly and helpful. Eric handled all of my registration as well as instructing the classroom portion or the class and constantly kept the class engaged with open dialogue and videos. There were a few days that I was unable to attend, and Eric kept constant communication via email/phone and worked with me to reschedule my attendance. In the parking lot, Joe shared all of his knowledge and told us exactly what is expected during the CDL exam with the state trooper. On road lessons, the instructor assisted in teaching the rules of the road and also what the troopers look for during the exam. Overall, I would 100% recommend Amaral's to anyone looking into getting a CDL!