St Mina Driving School

I learned how to drive and passed my driving exam a few months ago with this instructor so I am very greatful. It was very affordable so I had a lesson every week leading up to the exam. I will say at first I was a bit terrified because I'm a quiet girl and he can come off as upset but after some time I learned to get used to it. I didn't let it bother my learning experience because I was still learning and the instructor taught me a lot. I would recommend this school to first time learners, just be wary of the upset sounding tone in his voice!

Magdy is a great person, sometimes hard to communicate but after spending 8 hours with him can attest how good of a person & driver instructor he is and genuinely doing this for helping people vs making money. He is also charging less than competition

I learned driving from Magdy. He has been very patience and very good instructor. He made adjustments according to my road test. I passed it in my first attempt. I highly recommend this driving school and Magdy.

I had two separate sessions with Magdy, one teaching me how to parallel park and k-turn and the other was on the day of the road test just giving me a run down of what I needed to do to pass. In the first session, the first thing he asked me once he got settled was what I wanted to learn and once I answered, we got straight down to business. He was prepared, good at communicating, and made me feel more confident on the road once I actually understood how to park and k-turn. That second session was truly the only way I passed my road test and he’s genuinely a good guy with 35+ years of experience in teaching how to properly drive, you won’t regret learning with Magdy. I referred him to friends and two have already booked appointments with him. He’s quite charming and makes for a great experience as a new driver.

When I told him I had a driving test and did not have a ride he went out of his way to not only make sure that I arrived at my test but I learned some helpful pointers along the way.

He is a man that truly cares for each and every one of his customers and wants to help you pass at a very affordable cost. Id recommend him over any of the other driving schools in New Jersey.

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It was a pleasure taking lessons and eventually the driving test (which i passed) with Magdy. He makes sure you understand how the test will function and what EXACTLY you need to do to pass. Tips include:
1. How the testing centers are structured and what course you'll take especially for Newark Testing center.
2. How testers test you on intersections
3. Which lanes you need to be on while turning and driving through the test
4. Changing lanes correctly with indicators during test
5. Correct hand positions
6. Correct mirror angles for parallel parking
7. Correct hand position for backing the car in a straight line
8. Stop signs and how instructors judge when there is a pedestrian lane right after the stop sign

The prices are competitive and he will take you to the driving test as well. In certain situations even though your test is scheduled for a later time in the day, he knows people at the testing center and can push it to earlier in the day.

5/5 star for him.

Mr. Magdee is a very good instructor. He is calm, very patient and his methods of teaching are very student friendly. I thought parallel parking would be very hard to learn, but his simple tactics helped me parallel park all by myself on the second try. Charges are $40 per hour and he never forces you to take more classes or a set number of classes. The only con is that his car is very old..but it is functional enough to learn and drive on the road. Absolutely recommend him!

Magdy is very experienced and technically perfect teacher. Thanks a lot to him for accommodating me at a very last moment. I passed the test because of his teachings and help. Least charges, more and productive learning time. Thanks..!!

5 stars still don’t do justice to and his teaching style! He is literally the best teacher you can trust with teaching you driving. I have been to many schools in India to learn and one here before as well with no success but in one class with Magdy, I could drive! The way he teaches you parallel parking, real life road driving and makes you feel accountable and comfortable at the wheel is extraordinary! In addition to being one of the best teachers I have come across, he also is a great human being! Amazing to talk to, extremely professional, patient and gives you customized lessons based on what you are lacking in. Do yourself a favor and if you want to learn how to drive, just call Magdy! :D

Magdy is not only a very responsible, patient, lovely teacher, but also a really really kind person. I think you can trust him even in a very bad situation, and he will not let you down. I had my driver license but not driving for a long time, so I searched online and read reviews and finally made appointment with Magdy. Today is my third practice, I drove on the way, and one of the tires break (I know the road is really bad and this car has been driven by many beginners). Magdy didn't complain a little and he didn't charge me anything after I wanted to pay for my driving time. He even said he was sorry to cost my time. I feel he is so warm-hearted. He said he wants to help others rather than other schools wants to make money from people. I highly recommend Magdy if you can see this review.

Had my first lesson today and it was great! He was very attentive and really took the time to explain what I should and shouldn’t do.

**Passed my road test today. Thank you Magdi. You were an incredible teacher!**

Magdy was so patient. I went 3 schools (city line, falcon and provident) before I found him. I told him how I was trying to find the right one for me because i was very nervous. He told me no worry I am him. He couldn't have been more right. I am so grateful. I passed the test on my second time out. The first time was my fault because I was nervous. I went back to him for additional lessons and BOOM I passed. He is amazing and I would totally recommend him to any and everyone.

St Mina Driving School is excellent!
We had a road test today with my husband at the same day and everything went smoothly, we have Driver License now!
We are truly appreciate to MAGDY Driving Instructor/Owner of the Driving School, who prepared us for the Road Test!
MAGDY is amazing, he can teach anything about driving what you want!
You just have to ask him what you want to learn and he will teach you even more!
MAGDY is trustworthy and punctual , such a helpful, nice person and he has a lots of experience about driving !
We are highly recommending St Mina Driving School!
Thank you very much MAGDY!
Pearl & Peter

I thought pricing was great at $40 per hour. After a few classes I passed my road test with ease.

I can see why some complain about communication, but it's really just a slight language barrier. We were able to communicate with ease once I established that.

Only real issue is the vehicle, it is an older car.. However after practicing with that one I feel that driving with a modern car is much easier.

Magdee, the driving instructor is awesome and I was so pleased to meet him. I passed the road test easily in my first attempt.

Pros:
1. Most patient and kind instructor - he will never yell at you rather will guide you on your mistakes. Guys..Don't be afraid to ask him questions, he won't get irritated and will clear all your doubts.
2. Professional - He will always call you 10 mins before your class and will reach on time. He will charge you reasonably as per market rate (Not like Amar driving school who had increased their per class fees by 5 dollars after my 3 classes with them).
3. Excellent driving skill - He will teach you all tricks and techniques for parallel parking and K-turn. Moreover, if you are incorrect in trying to make PP then he will teach you how to correct it properly (which other driving schools like Amar and Amin don't teach).

Cons:
He has a basic model of car. (Well guys.. According to me, car model shouldn't affect your driving if your motto is to learn driving).

100% recommend Saint Mina's driving school.

Amazing guy to learn driving from. He is very very patient and will not yell. Just will tell you what you did wrong, and practice your weak points (mine was turning). He charges a little extra than most places ($40/h) but most places you get horrible instructors that yell their head off at you so he is worth the money. Will give you the full time, so if you got picked up at 1:15 he will give you exactly to 2:15.

Was skepticle at first but as I got to know Madgy more I found out he has the traits of a great driving instructor. His teaching style is straightforward and easy to understand. If you are scared of driving he will make you feel like everything is going to be ok. Madgy is a gentle and soft spoken man who knows what he's doing. You'll for sure pass the road test if you trust his process.

Mr Magdy is one man army. He teaches only after observing the driving style. His correction method in case of hitting curb and alternative methods of k turn made me pass my road test at lodi with breeze. He is punctual and may sound impatient if we miss time. He gives one hour exact course unlike other driving schools.

Definetly would recommend this driving school if your aim is to drive safe and of course clear the road test.

I made several mistakes of calling the owner of this driving school Mina but his name is Magdy. Magdy is the most sweetest, patient, friendly, talkative and excellent driving instructor. He’s soo friendly and patient and I salute him for this!!! Just engage in a conversation with him. But his driving technique is amazing too. In simple words schedule for St Mina. P.s He does have an accent so be patient with him!

From the moment of sitting in the drivers seat this man made me feel confident. He called out and corrected my mistakes from the inception. I forgot all fears I had of driving on the highway and didnt realize I was on there. Was so relaxed.Very gentle, patient and knowledgeable man, his classes are worth every buck. His focus is on his student making sure they learn the proper way to drive. #1 driving instructor in JC.