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South Shore Driving School

Owner and instructor Philip Fulmino is a former major oil company safety specialist for over 31 years responsible for conducting driver assessments, classroom safety training, accident investigations, authored safety alert newsletters and was in charge of road testing new and current drivers.

Education

Bachelor Degree in Management & Safety Education

New York State Licensed Driver Instructor

New York State licensed 6 hour insurance / point reduction course instructor

Smith System Instructor - CDL driver awareness training system for professional and student drivers

Drivers Ed instructor

All of our instructors average over 17 years of driver training experience and are experts in road test preparation. 90% of students pass the road test on their first try!

Instructors are patient, friendly great communicators who promote positive thinking and confidence. The student will understand how to evaluate situations and make proper important decisions.

Our Goal is to teach the proper attitudes, methods and techniques necessary for safe accident free driving.

Featuring one of the newest fleets in Staten Island, including a late model Kia Sorento, Nissan Altima, Toyota Camry and Nissan Rogue.

South Shore Driving School is one of the only schools that offers lessons on an SUV. Sitting higher than a car allows for greater visibility on all 4 sides of the vehicle, large side mirrors enables better rear visibility, is easier to park and in general is a safer vehicle.

Instructors

Philip Fulmino

Programs and Classes

Reviews

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Kerry Weeks
1 month ago
John was such a good instructor for my daughter. He was patient, nice and knowledgeable. She was comfortable with him. He was always on time and just very nice. Definitely would recommend them and John.
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Larissa Bilenkin
1 year ago
John is amazing! Kind, friendly, knowledgeable, patient, punctual... you name it! Very positive experience. Both my daughters passed road test on their first attempt. I highly recommend him. Thank you, John!
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Jaya
3 years ago
Today I passed my road test because of the instructor John. He was great ,he made me feel completely comfortable behind the wheel. I definitely would recommend John to anyone taking the road test. When you practice driving for your road test it is a lot of pressure and very scary but with John he was patient and explained thoroughly the steps I had to take when driving. He taught me a lot of important information about driving and gave me some great tips that’s made passing my road test and driving in general easier .
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Rebecca B.
3 years ago
My experience with South Shore Driving School was a 10/10! I easily completed my 5-hour class online with no hassle. I picked up my certificate and paid $50. Later on, I scheduled my road test and figured I should go through the same school to help me obtain my drivers license. My instructor's name is John. He was phenomenal! He taught me everything about driving within three to four lessons and helped me perfect my parallel parking and K-turns. He is patient, understanding, and a great teacher. He walked me through all parts of a road test as we practiced and consistently displayed his passion for the job that he does. John will believe in you even if you don't believe in yourself. I highly recommend requesting John if possible! I paid $50 for each lesson (each were fifty minutes) I took. And I paid $130 on the day of my road test, this included the driving school's car and a 1-hour lesson before my test time. By the way. I passed my road test!
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Jennifer Karakosta
3 years ago
My son had his road test and an hour lesson scheduled with John this morning. He was so worried but John put his mind at ease and calmed him down and my son passed. Thank you John! You are awesome! Hope you're available in 4 years for my other son.