Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Bronx, NY
Colwell's Driving School has been a trusted family-owned driving instruction provider in the Bronx since 1964. We specialize in comprehensive driving lessons for automatic vehicles, offering personalized training with certified instructors who are fluent in English and Spanish. Our services include 45-minute private driving lessons conducted seven days a week using fully insured, dual-controlled vehicles. We provide flexible payment options for individual lessons or discounted packages, including door-to-door service in most Bronx locations. Our team ensures a seamless road test experience by offering vehicle use and free appointment scheduling with the DMV. We also deliver mandatory 5-hour pre-licensing courses and 6-hour defensive driving courses, both approved by New York State.Our defensive driving course participants receive a 10% insurance discount and 4-point violation reduction. While our CDL program is temporarily paused, we continue to innovate with remote learning options, including Zoom-based classes during the pandemic. Our instructors combine patience with professional expertise, serving as a reliable resource for Bronx drivers of all experience levels. We maintain transparent pricing structures with installment payment plans for lesson packages. Our commitment to quality driver education has established us as an industry leader for over five decades.
Services
Driving Lessons
Road Tests
Defensive Driving Courses
Pre-Licensing Classes
CDL Training
Online Courses
Discount Packages
Door-to-Door Service
Details
- Year established: 1964
Highlights and features
- Family-owned operation with 58+ years of Bronx driving instruction experience
- New York State-certified instructors fluent in English and Spanish
- Free road test arrangements and vehicle use included in lesson packages
- Door-to-door service available across most Bronx locations
- Insurance-reduction course participants receive 10% premium discount
Associations and certifications
- New York State Department of Motor Vehicles
Services
Driving Lessons
Private 45-minute driving lessons in automatic vehicles with certified instructors. Sessions include hands-on training for road tests and skill development. Lessons available seven days a week with flexible scheduling options.
Road Tests
DMV-approved road test preparation using school vehicles. Includes mandatory pre-test lesson and free appointment scheduling. Deposit required for vehicle reservation during examination.
Defensive Driving Courses
State-approved 6-hour defensive driving courses that reduce insurance premiums and traffic violation points. Available online with 24/7 access and same-day certificate processing.
Pre-Licensing Classes
5-hour pre-licensing course required for all permit holders. Offered both in-person and online with flexible scheduling. Completion certificate required for road test eligibility.
CDL Training
Commercial driver's license programs for Class B vehicles. Currently suspended with resumption dates announced through official channels. Includes specialized training for professional drivers.
Questions
What driving lesson packages do you offer?
We offer 5-lesson ($310) and 10-lesson ($545) packages with free door-to-door service, road test arrangements, and vehicle use included.
Are your instructors certified by the state?
Yes, all our instructors are New York State-certified and trained to provide professional driving instruction in automatic vehicles.
Do you provide road test assistance?
We include free DMV appointment scheduling and vehicle use for road tests when you complete our lesson packages.
What defensive driving benefits will I receive?
Completing our 6-hour course gives you a 10% insurance discount for three years and 4-point violation reduction on your record.
Are online classes available?
Yes, both our defensive driving and pre-licensing courses are available through Zoom with flexible scheduling options.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, Visa, and MasterCard payments for all services, including installment plans for driving lesson packages.
Reviews (4)
Blazing
Jun 04, 2022
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So glad I chose to come learn driving here. The instructor really helped me out a lot on the basics of driving, he also focused on helping me pass the road test. I passed the road test first try and I really am grateful. Would recommend coming here.
Melina Rodriguez
Jun 03, 2022
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I passed my driving exam about 4 or 5 days ago my driving instructor was Chris. Chris is a great instructor, a little a bit difficult to understand at times but if you have any questions for him he'll answer them as clear as possible. I recommend going to Cowells driving school because other than they're amazing instructors they also pick you up from your house and take you to your road site and back home after that as well, same goes with practice the instructor picks you up and drops you off home. You can also choose to have a double lesson or not which is great for extra practice. Amazing school, they will definitely help you get your license and become a great driver.
Patrice Brown
May 17, 2022
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My driver was Ron! Ron Ron Ron, I just want to say thank you for your patience and amazing coaching. I purchased 5 classes with the road test included and passed the first try! The day of the test i was sooooooo nervous! But Ron was there every step of the way cheering me on. Ron keep being great. Appreciate you!
Annisha George
May 15, 2022
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My instructor was Miguel!, very patient and kind man. showed me everything I needed to know to pass the test. I am very happy to find out that I passed my test! thanks to the team working in the office and the field with students they all did an amazing job preparing me for the test!.
