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Right Way Driving Center We are a family-owned and operated driving school based in Albany, NY. Since our establishment in 1970, we've treated every customer like they were a part of our family. Other companies may offer similar services, but our services are the best, and come with a personal touch. Our staff consist of certified instructors with over 200 years of combined experience!
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Our National Traffic Safety Institute sponsored Defensive Driving Course is offered at our Colonie Center Mall location only and can help you save up to 10% on your car insurance and take up to 4 points off of your Driver's License record.
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Ina Bondar
Apr 21, 2022
Thank you so much! Yesterday was a very good lesson. Mr Alstyne is a good instructor, wise, cheerful, intelligent and friendly.
Jaquita Cobbins
Nov 09, 2021
Highly recommend Brad was my instructor very amazing and patient the whole entire company overall is amazing I've been driving with them for a year, took my 5hr course and passed my road test today on the first try very amazing people
Jesse H.
May 12, 2021
THE BEST INSTRUCTORS! I'm 29 and have had about driving my entire life. I finally sucked it up and decided to get lessons and go after my license. I passed today on my first shot thanks to Brad. I cannot say enough about Brad and how he has changed my thinking and comfort about driving. It's truly a life changing thing for me. I went to 2 other schools on top of this one and they taught me nothing. This is hand down the best way to go!
Cora Juliette
Dec 30, 2020
I 100% recommend! I took the 5-hr pre-licensing course online and my instructor was Cheryl. The sign up process was very easy and Jessica answered all of my questions and was very polite. Cheryl was extremely nice and very interactive will all the students in the call as well. Though it's tiring being on a zoom call for 5 hours straight, she gave us a little break and she constantly made me laugh.

I came into this call thinking I wouldn't learn anything but I surprisingly did, and I'm so glad Cheryl was my instructor. And if you don't feel like talking, you dont have to :) She didn't force anyone to have a conversation with her. If you're having second thoughts about doing the 5-hr course here, don't! I promise Right Way Driving Center is worth it :)
Koren Hart
Nov 13, 2020
I signed my son up to take this course, which has been approved for 16 year olds to take remotely on Zoom for the time being (due to the Covid times we are living in right now). I signed him up on Thursday for a Saturday class, and the whole process couldn't have been easier! Jessica promptly called me after we filled out the forms online to answer any questions and take payment for the class.

We received an email with very detailed instructions, and my son got signed into the Zoom session like a breeze! On top of that (and probably the best part) even though my son was completely dreading taking this course, he thoroughly enjoyed it and learned a ton! Cheryl was his instructor and he said she was extremely interactive and engaged everyone, and she "really knew her stuff!" (His exact words!). Thanks Right Way! You made this "right of passage" an easy to navigate and enjoyable experience!
Hannah Banana
May 07, 2020
Staff was incredibly sweet, very helpful and kind to everyone who came in. I took the 5 hour pre licensing class. Our teacher was very nice and the class was actually very interactive. No complaints at all
Julie Bonanni
Jan 25, 2020
My daughter who has limited driving experience, had her first lesson Brad this week and had a very good experience working with him. Thank you for making her feel comfortable and more confident as she improves her driving skills!
Natalie S.
Nov 24, 2019
I would have given zero stars if it were an option. These people spend all day letting people with no experience drive around our neighborhood where our small children are trying to safely play. They have no consideration or respect for the people that live in the Melrose neighborhood. Today I was trying to pull into my OWN drive way and after waiting several minutes with my turn signal on, for one of your cars to unsuccessfully parallel park (not into an actual parking spot but directly in front of my driveway) I tapped my horn to make them aware (because apparently awareness of your surrounding isn't being taught).

The instructor then rolled down his window and started screaming at me, in front of my own home and in front of my small child. He certainly was not setting a good example for whomever he was teaching and terrified my child in the process. Do not use this company.
Jaret B.
Oct 09, 2019
My experience with Right Way was very thorough. I started with three 45 minute driving lessons with their instructor Amy. She made the learning experience memorable and her advice was simple, which made any learned technique easy to practice afterward. I moved into the 5 hour course later that same month which was an engaging experience as well. More person-to-person rather than leaning on instructional video.

Right way also offers a "touch-up" lesson prior to one's road test, which was a big help nailing the final details before the big moment. Right Way driving school is an institution I would easily recommend. Thanks for all the help!
Jeniece Nieves
Apr 21, 2019
I had taken the 5 hr prelicensing course because mine had expired and I was dreading it! But instead it actually wasn't bad at all because Joe the instructor kept us engaged and interested. I learned so much and I definitely recommend this school if you need to take the course.
Jaylene Dentremont
Mar 25, 2019
My husband just went today, the instructor gave my husband 1 last chance to stay awake, which he did then at the end did not give him his certificate! Want our $50 back, I think if you do not recieve a certificate then you should NOT have to pay $50. Your paying for the certificate not the class! As well as the instructor made my husband sit there the last hour in a half of the coarse just to tell him he wasnt going to give him a certificate!

My husband was participating in questions asked and only dozed off 2 times! Very upset about this as we do have 3 kids to support! I would like if right away driving center could contact me or leave an email for me to contact them
Wani Jackson
Feb 12, 2019
I give Right Way five stars because I enjoyed everything about the staff I dealt with. From my five hour classes with John Phillips and driving classes with John to speaking to Trish and scheduling appointments. Trish your fabulous thank you so much for your patience and help.
Michele M.
Jan 09, 2019
My Granddaughter took 3 lessons, the 5 hr course and passed her test on the first try. The staff is extremely accommodating and her instructor was beyond compare! Best driving school in the area!
Sandi C.
Nov 17, 2018
I would like to extend my thanks to Right Way Driving Center on behalf of both of my girls. I am pleased with the services performed and the success of both of my girls in obtaining their driving licenses. I would highly recommend this service to other teens. I also would let others know how accommodating and pleasant the office staff was when scheduling lessons based their availability.
Crystal H.
Nov 12, 2018
I would never recommend this place! Are you kidding me! First they recommended you do not slow down for deer, cows or dogs in the road. Next the instructor proceeded to tell the class the list of medications that they were taking and mixing prescriptions was okay of prescribed? I walked out with a holy shit Batman there are people out there would probably believe that these statements are true.
D.-Nice R.
Sep 27, 2018
They are the best. Will work with your schedule. Extremely patient. Helped my son get his license. Brad really took personal care and attention. It was well worth the money.
Raymond E.
Jan 12, 2016
I just want to say thank you to this company because their office staff are nice and friendly but most of all i really want to thank andre, the driving instructor, which is the best one at this company in my opinion. He is very straight forward and explains exactly what the Dmv is looking for pertaining the driving test. In total i had 6 driving lesson 3 with another instructor and i learnt NOTHING, 1with a woman instructor still nothing, 1 with andre and i felt way more comfortable and confident with driving and my final lesson right before my driving test and my confidence only grew! I truely believe because of andre i was more than ready for my driving test and passed 1st time!
June W.
Feb 05, 2015
Took a lesson with Andre and next day passed by driving test. Even though, I had only 1 day to practice, Andre showed me all the right ways to drive to pass the test. He even managed to correct my parallel parking in one session. I would highly recommend him.
Natanya H.
Mar 01, 2014
I took several lessons at Right Way Driving School, and they were so helpful that I was able to learn and get my license during a summer. The lessons were informative and constructive; I learned exactly what my flaws were and which skills needed improvement. My instructor even took me to and from the road test and gave me a lesson beforehand. I definitely recommend Right Way to anyone who wants to go from a nervous non-driver to a confident driver!
Joshua H.
Sep 27, 2013
I would say that this driving school is not too shabby. Andre was the guy I drove with. He is mostly respectable, but I fear he is not good with time. He was later several times. I feel that as a business you need to be one time for your customers. But Andre is a good instructor and with his help and outside practice I was able to pass my road test on the first try.

I would recommend Andre to others. He has a really great parallel parking method that works every times. They should work on having their drivers dress business casual and being on time.
Weisu F.
Feb 18, 2013
I absolutely do not recommend you to take their driving lessons. I paid $45 for a 45-minute one on one driving lesson but it was useless. The instructor was rude and unprofessional, I felt insulted after he made fun if my driving and the person who taught me how to drive ( which is my husband and he's a good driver). I hired the instructor obviously because I needed someone to correct my driving skills but not for him to judge me in a bad and rude manner.

The 45 minutes was absolutely wasted. I can teach myself how to drive better by watching YouTube videos than this guy. Save your money and go to another driving school! DO NOT EVER GO TO RIGHT WAY DRIVING SCHOOL!
Daniel Z.
Feb 20, 2012
I went to their 5 hours pre-licensing course at the Colonie Center. I've also called to schedule private driving lessons. The staff are friendly and helpful.