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Buffalo Driving Schools Before getting your driver's license, you will need to complete a DMV-approved 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course. Take the NYS 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Class from the safety of your own home with our virtual learning class powered by Zoom! We offer a variety of packages to fit your individual needs. If you have any questions or concerns after reviewing our package selections, please call us at 716-834-4300.

Buffalo Driving Schools has been teaching safe driving for 55 years. We have a variety of driving lessons and programs that are licensed by the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles and designed for drivers of all skill levels.
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At Buffalo Driving Schools, we offer a variety of classes for residents in the Buffalo, Rochester and Binghamton, NY areas. Our 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Classes are offered both IN-PERSON and via ZOOM. Our in-person classes are held every Monday and Wednesday at 4PM and every Saturday at 9AM. Our new convenient interactive Zoom class is available most Saturdays at 9AM.
Before getting your driver's license, you will need to complete a DMV approved 5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course. We offer in-person classes in Buffalo, and online Zoom classes for the entire WNY area, including Rochester and the Southern Tier. If you are a new driver in the Buffalo, Amherst, Cheektowaga, Tonawanda, Hamburg, Rochester, or Binghamton, NY area, looking to learn the rules of the road as well as different techniques to become a safe and responsible driver, sign up for your 5-hour pre-licensing course with Buffalo Driving School today.
At Buffalo Driving School, we offer a convenient interactive zoom class option for residents in the Buffalo, Rochester, and Binghamton, NY areas. Our Zoom 5-hour pre-licensing classes are held Saturdays at 9AM. Within these courses, you will learn the DMV point system, the effects of a driver's attitude and skills, what to do in case there is a collision, and much more.
Our sponsor, Empire Safety Council, offers a DMV-Approved Defensive Driving Course which is an excellent way for experienced drivers to earn a discount on automobile liability insurance and improve their skills at accident prevention. This six-hour classroom course provides driving instruction on accident avoidance techniques.
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Fazon Fordmc
Apr 14, 2022
Horrible I would not recommend, I payed for the 7 lesson package and my Instructor canceled on me twice and when I booked my road test they day of it my instructor never showed up.
Teemoney Stacks
Apr 09, 2022
They driving lessons is horrible I failed my test and they didn't teach me how to parallel parked the correct way they just want your money in the long run I would not recommend this driving school.
DeAnna Christian
Mar 04, 2022
Made a reservation online for a class and had to reschedule. Came in to speak to someone and got the owner. He was very nasty and rude while speaking to me. I asked for refund and will never be doing business with him.
Ethan Hawk
Jan 12, 2022
Often times my instructor did not arrive at the agreed upon time. My instructor also did not message me whenever he would be arriving late. One of receptionist lady is extremely rude. Initially they gave me schedule of all the driving lessons and the assigned time. When the instructor did not show up, I called the school they told me I am wrong even though they are ones who gave me the schedule.

My instructor also did not give proper instructors. Sometimes it was hard to hear what he was saying because he would say it in a very low voice which would confuse me even more. The driving lessons are extremely expensive compared to the value it provides. Even though they don't mention this in their pamphlets they expect that you have your own car and you practice driving in your own time. Whatever lesson and fundamentals that they teach is not enough to pass the DMV tests.
Donnasia Mccleary
Nov 24, 2021
The Italian guy with the last name DiFranco or Seveno; believed to be the owner seems very "biased" to immagrants though he seemed to be one himself. He offered no help to people who had a language barrier and even made sly remarks about other immigrants with a language barrier who came in. Whats the point of sitting in a driving class if I can't understand whats being said and I'm not allowed to bring my own translater? (he told a translater to leave). Plus, the guy seems to be fuent in many other languages but offered no help.

You'd think this false sense of human superiority would be a figment of imagination in 2021 yet still, we get an abundance of evidence showing that it is not only thriving but alive and well. The owner of this establishment should be ashamed of himself.
Amani Warren
Nov 15, 2021
I do not recommend this driving school personally because I called them at 9 o'clock to let them know I was picking up my certificate. I caught the bus and the doors were locked by 10 o'clock. There was no notice. While outside I called my phone calls are being ignored. I looked in to see if anybody was in there and there was The owner ignoring the phone calls.

I knocked on the door and he told me to go away. No explanation no nothing. 30 minutes later he snuck out the front door and left the place attended with a young lady. No apologies no nothing
Yah'S. Chosen
Nov 12, 2021
I wish I can give it 0 stars if I could, this particular driving school is very poor in communication. Several times I've told them that I was more comfortable instructor but they continued to make up dates that for false for my lessons and tried to give me an instructor that I was not comfortable with. I would NOT RECOMMEND THIS DRIVING SCHOOL!
LEATeNYBEtryP WaymPeTh
Oct 27, 2021
Critical:Professionalism, Value My instructor seemed like he wasn't interested in teaching me and he wasn't a good match for me. The lessons are expensive. Got one of most expensive packages still failed my road test. One of the receptionist lady is really nice and other one is rude. I don't know what's wrong with her. Seems like everything is a personal attack.
Slim Robinson
Jun 13, 2021
The Best Driving School In Buffalo, The Instructors Are A-1 (The Older White Guy I Think Tony Is His Name & Jessica) Are The Best. Office Staff Is Direct & Helpful. Will Definitely Pass Your Road Test With Buffalo Driving School.
T. W.
Dec 30, 2020
Great class. I wanted to add more to this. Yes the class room was very full. 2 people per table. The instructor did state that if you were not comfortable that you were able to leave since payment had not been transmitted yet. So it is your choice to stay or not. Dont write a bad review if you dont stay for the class. There are worse places out there then this class. Covid is putting us all under pressure.

My daughter went to this class and is not showing any signs of covid so they must be doing something right. As for customer service.i had an outstanding phone call when I scheduled the appointment. Maybe it is how people are so spoiled and need everything handed to them. Lighten up people - live life and be happy!
Kristine Merkle
Sep 17, 2020
Waste of money payed for a full package teacher was not very helpful an I failed the test waste of money would not recommend amount I payed I shoulda been able to pass I expressed everything I was struggling with an was not helped fully with it
Samuel Achampong
Jun 02, 2020
I recommend anyone to choose this place as their driving school. It was so easy to book appointments with this school and Melissa was very friendly to me. I had Dave as my instructor and he was a really good instructor. He might be strict, but he prepares you well for the road test. I passed the road test on my first try. Thank you very much Buffalo Driving School. I appreciate your services that you provided for me.
Samantha Jo Trifilo
Jan 29, 2020
Ann from Buffalo Driving School was amazing! She was super helpful, professional, encouraging and kind! My daughter was super nervous to take her drivers test and Ann was super encouraging and helped calm her nerves!
Mukrimat Sanusi
Aug 28, 2018
I took my 5-hour course here and as horribly long as it was, it was a positive atmosphere filled with laughter. I paid for their Experienced Driver package which you will use their car and they'll give you two 45 minute evaluations, prior to your test and the day of. Bill was so freaking awesome as an instructor. He made me feel more comfortable behind the wheel, great at teaching parallel parking, simple instructions, he is very patient and extremely funny. With his guidance, I got my license on my first try. If you plan on taking driving courses here, ask for Bill. He will not disappoint.
Matthew Cornell
Jul 31, 2018
I ordered the full package and didnt get what i ordered. My expressway lesson was cancelled now 2x.
Evani Perez
Mar 06, 2018
Great experience with my driving instructor, Bill! He was extremely calm, cool and super friendly. I never dreaded a lesson with him. He taught me everything I needed to know very clearly and made driving easy. His confidence in my driving in return gave me confidence in my driving. Best teacher I could've asked for. All in all, I passed the road test and it was a good experience leading up to it.
Leah Forcucci-Andino
Dec 26, 2017
Great driving school, I had very little Driving Experience before I started my lessons. I was a very nervous driver and beginning but after a while I became a very relaxed driver and a good one at that. I had Bill as my instructor and he was amazing, he would always give good feedback about what I did and did not do correctly. He would ask what I think I needed to work on and we would work on that specific thing till I felt comfortable.

The ladies at the office were also very helpful and nice every time I spoke with them on the phone. A big thanks to everyone at Buffalo driving school for helping me get my license.
Sandro Sebastiani
Oct 15, 2017
Very fantastic and terrific teacher for the 5h course! Strongly recommended!
Sandy Dee
Jun 16, 2017
Wonderful experience. Bill is amazing and Sam is such a sweetheart. Both made me feel comfortable. Thank You so much for the great experience
Tracy Ehrhardt Catani
Sep 24, 2015
Not happy at all with this company at all. I just hope that she can pass her driving test with the little instruction she has been given. Instructor is always late or early and the driving lessons are supposed to be 45 minutes. Not one lesson has been 45 minutes.