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    American Driving Academy

    3.0 (2 reviews)

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    3.8(25 reviews)
    0.6 mi

    After speaking to him over the phone last Wednesday, Mr. Silva said he can go ahead and squeeze my…read moreson in Tuesday (today) and Thursday 7am. I told him we could not do it Tuesday but he continued on to say he had nothing else available. I asked if other instructors had different availability and he went on to say that's the best he can do because I was booking short notice and "everything is booked for months". We accepted, moved work/personal schedules around to be available for this and cut my son's trip short by two days so he can be well rested for this morning's lesson. Less than an hour before first lesson Mr . Silva canceled. Again I asked if he was the only instructor we can book with he quickly said he can refund our money. My guess is this "school" is one man and his car...? Anyway, I guess it's not a problem for a family with an open schedule but beware, he is pushy and seems somewhat aggressive. Very unprofessional.

    I had booked an appointment for driving classes for my daughter. And was sent a link to pay in full…read morevia text. I phoned to ask Ricardo Gonzales Silva if it would be possible to pay in person either at his office or the day of the test. He got very angry and told me that if I didn't pay through the text message link. That I should not waste his time and that I should find a different driving school. And he hung up on me. He was very angry and rude. I am very glad my daughter will not be taking lessons with him. He seems like an awful person. He was so angry. He didn't even let me speak. I actually found a driving school with somebody really nice. And at the same price. you shouldn't have to sacrifice and go with some angry old man just to get a good price. Just like he kept repeating you like the price huh but call a different company just before he hung up. Well yes. I did go with a different company. That's nice and the same price. Ha ha.

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    1 Driving School - "Mike was the coolest Instructor ever. Definitely prepared me for my test. I passed on the first try." --T.S. - Monrovia

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    3.7(19 reviews)
    2.1 mi

    If I had to learn all over again, Mike would be my first choice! He deserves the 5 stars…read more I came to the lesson nervous about driving (I did the manual/stickshift lesson). I explained my concerns about learning stick and he addressed every one of them until I felt confident. I was nervous to drive the freeway and do an uphill start, but his guidance helped a lot. He's very patient and explains things clearly. Leagues above the instructors I had when I was learning for my license. I would trust him to teach my little brother how to drive when he practices for his license. Thanks Mike! You're a good dude and are awesome at teaching driving.

    I rarely leave one-star reviews, especially for businesses we've used before with success…read more Unfortunately, this experience was completely different -- and deeply disappointing. Several years ago, we used this driving school for my eldest daughter. Her instructor, Mike, was excellent: patient, professional, and well-organized. Based on that positive experience, we signed up again on December 27th for my middle daughter and specifically requested Mike. We were told this would not be a problem as long as we were willing to wait a few weeks. What followed was over a month of disorganization, poor communication, and ultimately disrespectful treatment by a staff member named Dave, who insisted on handling everything exclusively via text message. We were never provided a calendar or scheduling system. Instead, we were asked to manually text availability months in advance, which we did -- repeatedly. Despite multiple follow-ups, Dave kept saying he would "get back to us" to schedule Mike, but never did. After weeks of trying to lock down a date, I finally called him directly. That call was shocking. Dave was abrasive, dismissive, and offered no solutions. He abruptly informed me that there were now no available dates until mid-March -- more than two months out from the call, and nearly three months from the date we paid. He refused to escalate the issue or let me speak with anyone else, and made no effort to offer alternatives. After this experience, I went back and read the recent reviews -- something I regret not doing sooner. There is a clear pattern in the last few years of complaints about scheduling failures, lack of follow-through, and poor communication. Earlier reviews (2018-2021) paint a very different picture, largely praising instructors like Mike. Something has clearly changed. We did eventually receive a refund, but that doesn't undo the real cost: we lost over a month of time and delayed our daughter's ability to get on the road and practice. My advice: do not rely on past reputation alone. Read the most recent reviews carefully before booking. Based on our experience, this business is no longer operating at the level it once did.

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    1 Driving School - "They sent me the best driving tutor. I've passed my test and I've got my California Driving License. Thank You very much 1 Driving School."

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    City Driving School - Licensed with City. Great job ZUKI.

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    4.6(113 reviews)
    11.9 mi

    Great place! They…read moregive you a 1 hour drive around the actual course that you will take for your driving test. Overall super happy. Passed on my first time. They made it very easy. It's been a few months since I got my license I believe my instructor was Edward! He was super helpful in giving practical tips for passing the freaking test.

    Unprofessional, Disorganized, and Completely Unaccountable…read more This company is an absolute disaster. I had a very important DMV appointment, and their office somehow failed to log it altogether -- even though they had no problem taking my payment right away. When I called to confirm the appointment, I was told there was no record of it. Instead of owning up to their mistake, Kenya gave me attitude and offered nothing useful except to "reschedule." The issue was entirely on their end, yet she acted like she was doing me a favor. I asked to speak to Edward, the so-called manager, and of course, he couldn't be bothered to talk to me. He had his secretary handle it instead -- who clearly had no authority and offered a bunch of useless, unacceptable suggestions that didn't help at all. I eventually had to resolve the situation myself -- something they should have handled from the start. Luckily, there happened to be another driver at the DMV at the time, or I would've been completely out of luck. This entire operation is unprofessional from top to bottom. They lack communication, accountability, and basic customer service skills. Kenya was rude, Edward hid behind his staff, and nobody took responsibility for their own mistake. If your appointment actually matters, do NOT trust this business. They will take your money, mess up your schedule, and then blame you for their incompetence. I honestly have no idea how they're still in business. If I could put zero stars I would.

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