Second son just passed his drive test in one shot. Diondre and his staff are very helpful, always on time and good at what they do. I recommend them to all my friends and will be using them again with #3. read more

I am so happy we found you! It was such an easy process, my son was comfortable and learned so much! I highly recommend A Positive Driving Experience! read more

No complaints. A very aptly named driving school. Second kid just finished and it was a great experience. Diondre is awesome!

Amazing experience! My son took all 6 hours of his behind the wheel training with Luis and Diondre and we could not be more happy with the entire experience. From calling for more information, to scheduling, to getting reminders of appointments, to the actual lessons- this driving school in Los Angeles is top notch! I refer all our friends to them and guess what?? My son passed his behind the wheel test at the DMV last week with flying colors! Both Luis and Diondre prepared him to be confident, comfortable and knowledgable to ace the test. I can not thank these guys enough! read more

loooved my experience with them, 10/10 recommend! Luis and Diondre are great instructors!

After a frustrating experience at another driving school where the instructors were impatient and dismissive, I was nervous to try again--but I'm so glad I found this driving school! As an adult learner, I was extremely nervous about getting behind the wheel. But the instructors Diondre and Luis here made all the difference. They were incredibly patient, professional, and supportive, always taking the time to explain things clearly and calmly--without ever making me feel rushed or judged. If you're an adult learner who's had a bad experience in the past, don't give up. A Positive Driving Experience school is the way to go. They truly understand the challenges adult learners face and they go above and beyond to help you succeed. Big shoutout to Diondre for being so patient and boosted my confidence! Thank you so much! read more

I had an excellent experience here. I had a lot of initial anxiety behind the wheel and paused driving for a while. I came back and decided on this school on account of the high ratings. Diondre is a phenomenal instructor and gave me the confidence I need to finally pass the test. He's calm, controlled, very knowledgeable, and kind. I would highly recommend A Positive Driving Experience to anyone needing some help before taking the drivers test and getting their license. read more

Daughter just complete 2nd session. The trainer super nice and always on time. Love the fact that my daughter feels safe with him and that he verbally provides a quick run down of drive and what improvement she needs to work on. Love love the faxct that I receive an email report of drive and details on improvement. Great communication with Deider via text and phone. Super happy with the service and would recommend this service to parents out there. read more

My guy Diondre took me out on a lesson right before my driving test. He made me feel super comfortable on the road and took me through everything that would be on the test. We went out for the lesson & then made our way to the DMV where he checked me in & sent me off on my test. Which I passed and remembered everything that he told me on the lesson. I appreciated his patience & knowledge answering all my questions that I may of had on the lesson. Don't hesitate to book APDES. They are the right school for all your driving learning needs. read more

Luis was a very calming teacher and very helpful with my first driving lesson. :-) I felt safe and gained more confidence in driving.

We were beyond happy with Diondre and his team of driving teachers. They are extremely professional and thorough. my son felt extremely comfortable and well prepared for his driving test after taking driving lessons. it was also very helpful to finish off his series of driving lessons by having them book, prepare and take him to his driving test which he passed with confidence. I would definitely recommend (and already have) this driving school. read more

A Positive Driving Experience lives up to its name! Diondre was an excellent driving instructor. I had successfully passed other driving lessons before, but still failed the behind the wheel test due to test anxiety. I took 3 classes (two with Diondre and one with Luis) + the 2 hour practice before the DMV test and passed effortlessly. I went in confidently with Diondre guiding me every step of the way. Cannot recommend this school enough! read more

Patient and understanding ! Great for older students with anxiety. These folks helped so much and made getting a license less stressful as well. Thank you Diondre and staff read more

Great experience: booked for their behind the wheel drive test service and was spot on from start to finish (...and I passed first time with no errors thanks to their pointers!). Diondre (the owner) picked me up at home right on time, walked me through what I needed for the test including a run through near the DMV (so invaluable), took me through the DMV smoothly - and using their car for the test itself saved so much hassle. Friendly, considerate, great advice (and made what could have been a stressful experience so much better - plus you can't argue with a smooth pass!). Highly recommend PS I've driven all my life but never with a California licence. If you're wondering if you should hire a service like this for your California test I'd say YES for sure - the lesson / run through before the test makes all the difference. read more

Highly recommend this driving school which gave a veteran driver like me from India a lot of confidence. My instructor Micheal / Miguel was super calm and very very firm with instructions without demeaning my self confidence. Thank you so so much read more

Great experience. My son liked the game instructors. Easy to book the lessons and the post driving report cards were very helpful. Will use them again when my younger son starts to work on getting his drivers license. read more

My son had a great experience with the instructors and gave him the confidence he needed to pass his exam. I would recommend them in a second! read more

Luis was an excellent teacher, really good at communicating the practical skills for driving. Supportive and positive while also being clear with constructive criticism on areas that need work. Highly recommended! read more

I cannot recommend APDE and Diondre highly enough! During some turbulence, I asked Diondre--who remained calm and composed--if he ever freaked out. His response was: "No, because if I freak out, that's not good for you!" That moment perfectly captures who Diondre is: steady, confident, and completely in control. As a former football coach, he brings a natural ability to teach and motivate. He's incredibly patient, giving clear and concise explanations while staying supportive if you need a few tries to get it right. His calm demeanor and unwavering professionalism make him a standout. Diondre is simply exceptional, can't ask for anything more. read more

This review is for 2 sons that went through the training a passed we are very happy with the results and the customer service from them is A1 one of the best in the valley, and the instructors are patient and very kind and made both my Boys feel comfortable and safe at all times, totally recommend them yes even if you are a nervous parent like us LoL give them a call read more

This company was fantastic! Well priced and super easy to deal with. My son had such a positive experience with everyone he drove with - and we very much appreciated their follow up report cards. Would definitely recommend!! read more

This school lives up to its name. I had a driving lesson with instructor Luis, he is very patient. He gives detailed responses to any questions and concerns. He never made me feel bad for a mistake I made while driving. As someone with anxiety, I can tell you that you will leave the lesson feeling confident and your fear of driving will be diminished. It was so much fun learning to drive with this school! read more

Great lessons, but everything else is MISLEADING. Money back policy, pass guarantee, all of it. Instructor said I have an 85% chance of passing, but here I am 2 driving test attempts later and I still don't have my license. Also calling them for more lessons didn't do anything, and I STILL have not heard back from anyone about it. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND!!! read more

We love A POSITIVE DRIVING EXPERIENCE. Deondre taught all 3 of my kids, he is wonderful and patient!

The experience was good. My sibling enjoyed the class and the instructors were both patient. I really enjoyed the easy communication with the owner. Booking was easy too as he offered multiple dates/times. Kinda pricey but because I am frugal. I went off the positive reviews and turns out we can add one too. I like how they give reports after via email and the card in the mail thanking for choosing them. I would gladly recommend and or use again for the future. read more

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I have putting off getting my driver's license for over 10 years and I pretty much accepted the idea that I would never get my license. But during the pandemic, I figured I would finally conquer my fear of driving. I picked the best driving school and I passed my first time! Big thanks to Julio, he's tough but honest and wants you to do well and pass your test! My biggest anxiety was safety and the instructors are professional and attentive. Also a big thanks to Diondre for being very flexible and understanding with my schedule. I work full-time job and it took me some time to keep up with practicing but I'm so glad I did! Thanks for all of the support! read more

Diondre is amazing! He is detailed and thorough in his instruction. He arrived on time for each lesson, has a calm and positive attitude, and took time to talk after the lesson with me about what they worked on. I love that he also emailed me a parent report after each lesson sharing what my son learned that lesson, what he is doing well on and what he needed to practice. My son passed his driver's test the first time! But not only that, when I ride with him I have confidence that he is safe, well prepared, and knowledgeable driver. This peace of mind is needed when you hand your 16 year old the keys to your car. Thank you, Diondre!! We will definitely be contacting you again when my younger children are ready to learn to drive. read more

Very professional and the drivers are friendly. The online portal is easy to navigate and customer service is quick to respond!

First of all, Diondre was very responsive and professional. So when I complained about the behavior of one of his drivers, Josue Depaz, he offered to refund me in full right away. It was my son's first driving lesson and he was both nervous and excited. Josue arrived ten minutes late, then said it was my fault because I live in the middle of nowhere. I live off of Laurel Canyon and Ventura Blvd, and with google maps it gives you both an ETA and perfect directions to my house. He went on to call me "sweetheart", so chauvinistic, then changed it to ma'am once I brought that to his attention. Amid the eye rolling, hand in my face and facial expressions he was making when trying to make sure that I knew he was in charge, I regretted selecting this school as my son's first driving experience. Yet, my son was still excited to learn to drive. Josue ask him to get his permit and once he returned, he said you know what? I am canceling this lesson. Simply because I asked him if we get a credit or if the lesson would last a little longer because he was late. He said that he has been working for this company for a year and never had a complaint before...perhaps that is true. Yet, Josue's attitude was rude, unprofessional and I definitely would not feel like my son was safe with him as an instructor. read more

Diondre is an amazing driving teacher! I got a car to loan and practice with before my exam and he was incredibly patient and helpful! He knows how to instruct really well-so well that you don't feel nervous and feel at ease during your test. I highly recommend! :) I also passed read more

Came here the other night for the first time for drinks and Tiffany is amazing. Good prices and nice atmosphere. Will be my new Saturday night spot. read more

Really easy working with Mr. Bell. He is responsive and it's easy to make an appointment online on his website. My son was very comfortable driving with him and he told me that he made him very relaxed while driving! With that being said, my son passed his behind the whee the first time! read more

They are really fantastic, I got a package of lessons and dmv test time for my nephew moved in with me because I work multiple jobs and just didn't have the time to do practice drives with him. It was so convenient having them come and pick him up and do the whole process with him. He hasn't taken the DMV test yet but they did schedule that for him as well to take it in the vehicle he's been practicing in. He liked all the driver's that he worked with as well. He accidentally forgot his session and missed the call that they arrived (totally his fault not their's) but they were really wonderful getting the sessions rescheduled. I was so grateful that he was still able to do all the sessions even though he missed it. Overall it's been a great experience and would strongly recommend! read more

My daughter walked in to her driving exam with absolutely no fear, and that's thanks to Diondre and his teaching style. We're talking about a girl who deals with extremely high anxiety. It was so hard to get her to take the first lesson, but as soon as she got home, she was determined to practice and looking forward to her next lesson. He is wonderful about communication and even sends an email of the things they learned that day and any places that need more practice. His cars are safe and clean and all safety precautions are followed. This is my third child to take driving lessons, and I wish the other two had gone to APDEDS. Diondre is a kind, calm and experienced instructor who honestly cares about his students and wants them to pass their test and, more importantly, to be safe drivers. I have such peace of mind thanks to APDEDS. read more

My daughter (16) did her six hours of driving instruction before her DMV driving test with A Positive. Julio was much better at teaching her driving than I am! After each lesson, I noticed she was more confident and a better driver. Diondre (the owner) was always very responsive to texts and emails. Their scheduling system is really easy to use. They send a report card after each lesson to let me know what she needs to work on. All that to say, she passed her driver's test today!!! Thank you, Diondre, Julio and Luis! read more

100% worth it! Just adding to the 5-star reviews here. I wish I had purchased this YEARS ago.

I just passed my drivers license test today with the help of Julio!! I was very nervous and anxious to begin the process of driving but Julio was an amazing teacher and I ended up passing! I couldn't thank him enough for giving me courage and always believing in me. I 100% recommend this school and Julio as an instructor. He will answer all your questions/concerns and will give you feedback. Thank you Julio and this school for everything. I'll never for get this experience. read more

Setting up an appointment with Diondre was really easy! He was able to schedule me on short notice and communicated quickly. For the lesson, I had Luis as an instructor and I got great tips for getting comfortable behind the wheel (I'm a first time driver). He was patient and helped me correct my mistakes. Would definitely recommend if you've never driven before! Also their prices are unbeatable read more

Talking to Vanessa and D, was a great experience! They're helpful and professional! I am glad my granddaughter and I found A Positive Driving Experience read more

Great company, the instructors were patient, informative, helpful and their prices are competitive and easier to swallow than some other driving schools out there. Diondre was super professional and accommodating with our schedule and provided text updates/reminders before each lesson. My son just turned 17 and needed to complete his 6 hours behind the wheel before taking the test at the DMV. He had three 2 hour lessons each time and felt he benefitted a lot. Brittany gave him the first two lessons and Julio was there for his third, both instructors were awesome, on time and I really appreciated the detailed driving reports they email you after each lesson to show your strengths and weaknesses and what he still needed to practice and improve on. Already recommended them to a few people who also were very happy. read more