Great place! They give 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. read more

Unprofessional, Disorganized, and Completely Unaccountable 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. read more

Update: What can I say. This place has helped THREE of my children get their licenses. From the written pre test to the dmv permit test to the driving test! You simply can't go wrong with this Driving School. All the instructors are top notch. We also paid to use the car and that includes a 1 hour Pre-test drive. Amazing amazing amazing. I didn't catch the lady who helped my son but she was amazing. Very calm. Very knowledgeable. She needs a raise! Thank you City Driving School! read more

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I normally don't leave reviews, but I felt it was important to share my experience. I only received 20 driving sessions (I paid for a full 1 hour which I didn't get) because my boyfriend took the initiative to fix a problem that the school itself failed to resolve. The staff at the office admitted the mistake was on their end, yet they acted as if they weren't at fault and made no real effort to help us. They were very quick to take payment, but completely unavailable when it came to correcting their own error. The situation caused me a lot of stress and anxiety, and I even missed work and risk losing my driving test appointment because of their disorganization (Key importance: My boyfriend had spoken with the manager Edward they day prior my appointment to confirm everything was in order and he assured us everything was set for the next day). The only person who was kind, patient, and truly helpful was the instructor my boyfriend took the initiative to fix the problem they created and went to speak the instructor to see if she could help us since everyone in the office absolutely failed to do so. Although I passed my driving test, it was not because of the school (even though they are now trying to take credit for it) I passed thanks to my boyfriend's help and the lessons he gave me when the school failed to do their part. Overall, I would not recommend this school due to their lack of accountability, poor communication, unhelpful, disrespectful and incompetent staff. read more

My instructor Esperanza was a doll! She was so kind and helpful, really helped my nerves. She really knows her stuff and the hour practice before my test really came in handy. My only complaint is that I expected to given a Prius or somewhat of a newer car to drive but unfortunately I was given some sort of a clunker :/ this car was very difficult to drive, I had to press HARD on the breaks and constantly have to TURN the wheel, just to make the car turn a bit. Other than that, I would def recommend this service to anyone, the instructors were great! I would just suggest to ask ahead of time what car will be provided. read more

Experience was great instructors did very good showing my son and helping out with the areas he needed work in. He passed at first try . Will be contacting them soon again for my other son . read more

My son purchased a 3 day driving packet with Ruth. I was hesitant about letting my son drive even with his permit but the instructors give you and your kids the confidence they need to drive. Ruth was knowledgeable even with the routes that were going to be used for the actual dmv test. On the second day of driving lessons my son opted to purchase the dmv test with City Driving School. They let my son use the car that was used (during training) to take the test. Today my son took the test and he passed. Thank you Ruth and Eddie. My stepson also used City Driving School to pass his test too. We'll definitely be using them for our other children. read more

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My son today 4/28/23, Edward and the company as a whole very nice, courteous and money well spent. Purchased 6hr trading and DMV test extra read more

City Driving School - My son today 4/28/23 City driving school/Edward are amazing. Purchased the 6 hour drivers training/DMV extra. Recommend - Driving Schools Near Me - Bell, California

The driving instructor Ricki helped me a lot in driving and helped improve my visual awareness in the road.

I purchased a Groupon last year for my daughter to complete the online course needed in order to take her driver's permit test. She completed the online course, took the driver's permit test and passed on the 2nd try. I proceeded to pay for the 6hr driving course ($300) which were broken down 3 days / 2 hours. They also offer a flexible payment plan which makes its easier on your pocket. Ruth assisted me from the moment we walked in the door up until scheduling the behind the wheel test appointment at the DMV. Due to the whole pandemic, my daughter had to wait to complete the last class; however, her instructor Marvin and Edgar were extremely professional. They gave her pointers and helped her prepare for the big day! The day is here: 9/10/2020! We arrived at DMV Bell Gardens, checked in, and waited for the DMV employee. Our appointment was at 8am. My daughter was the 1st one. The DMV employee came and off my daughter went!! 15 minutes later went by, she pulls into the parking lot, parks the car, gets pointers on what she needed to improve, exited the car, gave me a thumbs up, and just like that WE HAVE A NEW DRIVER ON THE ROAD!!! Thank you Marvin, Edgar, and Ruth for your professionalism, great customer service, and patience!!! Definitely recommending friends and family to City Driving School! read more

City Driving School - My daughter got her driver's license - 9/10/2020 - Driving Schools Near Me - Bell, California

Today I passed my drivers test finally! Thanks to the help of City Driving School! I took lessons with Edgar, Marvin, and Edward -- they all helped me overcome my fear of driving and helped me boost my confidence to become a better driver. I especially want to thank Edgar who really tailored his teaching to my driving learning style and was super patient with me. It took me a LOOONGG time to get my license. I was too afraid and didn't like to practice driving with family members because they didn't have the patience to deal with my overwhelming driving anxiety. For a long time I thought I would NEVER get my driver's license. I got caught up in a cycle of YEARS of getting my permit, letting it expire and never taking the driver's test out fear. I went to 3 different driving schools before choosing City Driving. While all the others helped me, City Driving was definitely THE BEST of the bunch. They really helped me ease my nerves, had the patience and BELIEVED in me. It definitely translated into an improvement of my driving skills. If you want patient and excellent driving instructors, City Driving is the way to go. I highly recommend them if you are like I was: feel stuck and feel your nerves get the best of you while driving. If I can do it, you can do it too. I am really grateful to them because I thought I never would. Sometimes you just need the right team on your side. And for me that was City Driving School. Don't wait, book your lessons with them now! read more

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I was able to pass my drivers exam thanks to the 'Driving Test' service they offer. Though the price I paid and the one reflected on the website are not the same, I payed close to $200 whereas on the website it says it cost $165, this service allowed me to have a car I could use during the driving exam and time to practice the potential routes I might be taken on. Also, when I went in person the staff there was very friendly, helpful and were able to assist me in making my appointment with the DMV. The reason I'm leaving 4 stars instead of 5 is because while I was driving during my scheduled session before my driving exam, my instructor was on their phone. At one point while driving they took a phone call to schedule an appointment with another potential client. Though I understand that it was a work related call, I didn't appreciate that I spent almost $200 for my session and the instructor was texting and answered the phone during our scheduled time. read more

I just passed my test today!!! Thank you so much to my instructors, ronald and esperanza!!! And millie by supporting me all the way to my BTW test. This driving school is so great and flexie. I would definitely recommend this to my friends who need to learn how to drive. God bless you to the whole team!! read more

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Im 32 and I finally conquered my fear of driving. The whole team was kind,patient,informative, and by my 3rd class I felt I was driving with a friend. They are a great resource in our community and I plan to gift some lessons to my cousin later on in the year to get him started. I never write Yelp reviews but I wanted to make sure they get highlighted and the praise they deserve. If you are looking for a sign if you should go with the best-look no further here it is! read more

City Driving School - After I passed my driving test my first try - Driving Schools Near Me - Bell, California

City driving school is the best choice you can make. What an amazing experience especially with my instructor Edward.He is an amazing instructor who helped me to gain so much confidence in driving . He is so motivating , patient , professional , clear with feedback and super friendly. I am also thankful to other instructors Esperanza and Marvin who helped me. I passed my behind the wheel test on my first attempt .So happy with my experience and now with a license . Deserve more than 5 stars Thank you so much once again city driving school. You guys are THE BEST read more

I took lessons with Esperanza and she was very kind and patient. I haven't concluded my classes. But I am looking forward to going back. I would greatly recommend this school for their professional & dedicated staff. They are quick to respond to any inquiry. read more

I really recommend City driving school. I had two instructors and they were both really patient. Although I was get anxious because I would make the same mistake they were patient enough to keep guiding me with the correct steps. I felt comfortable after a while which is what I think really helped because I tend to get nervous. I also want to add that since they have control of the car also it made me feel safe in case if I missed doing anything while driving. I was able to get my drivers license because of city driving school. read more

Very friendly, timely and professional they follow up with you with appointment reminders which makes it easy for people with busy schedules they helped my son pass his test the first attempt. read more

I had just graduated college and I was in pursuit of my next big challenge: obtaining a driver's license. I had no driving experience, so passing the driver's license test seemed daunting. I checked out several driving schools in my area and I decided to give City Driving School a try. Off the bat, the staff were extremely helpful. They booked me an appointment to pick me up at my place in South LA, even though their offices are in Bell. Edward was a great teacher and constantly pointed out things I should look out for (changing lanes, checking my blind spots, parking, etc.). He focused the course on what I should expect during the driving test so I had a higher chance of passing. So it should be no surprise that after 3-4 lessons, I passed the test on the first try! I did not expect to obtain my license so quickly, so I'm extremely grateful to City Driving School. These lessons have honestly been one of the best investments I've ever made. Since I passed my test, I've driven all over California! read more

Terrible customer service. I had an issue with my child's driving lesson and I called on Thursday to get clarification why I paid for two hours of driving lessons but only received 1 hour plus they had another student driver in the car. I was told a Clara would call me back, this was on a Thursday and today is Monday so I guess they are so busy they can't bother to return my call but not busy enough to charge full price for half classes. Update: my child completed his driving lessons and I would not recommend this driving school from my experience. It has been over a week since I called the school due to the issue of the first driving lesson I still have not received a return call. 1st lesson: Instructor arrived on time but had a second student driver in the car. Instructor took the other student back to her house before starting my child's driving lesson and it was during the time I had paid for my child. Instructor dropped off my child a few minutes early. So I paid for two hours of driving instruction but only received one hour. 2nd lesson: Instructor arrived 8 minutes late and dropped off 6 minutes early. No other issues. 3rd/final lesson: Received a phone call 11 minutes after the lesson should have started saying instructor was stuck at the dmv but would be there to pick up my child in 20 minutes. The instructor arrived an hour late. They did make up the hour of driving instructions but it is unprofessional to arrive to a scheduled lesson so late. My child was dropped off 8 minutes early. My child did like the instructor though and said he provided good driving tips. read more

I had an amazing experience with City Driving School. Edward was my instructor and he was great. I am a new driver, from a different country, and was quite honestly scared at driving at first. However, Edward understood where I was coming from and was extremely patient. He is an excellent communicator, explaining every detail (at my own pace) and helped me overcome the fear/ nervousness I had at the beginning of our lessons. Even though I didn't pass on my first test, Edward continued to support me by working on my opportunities and focused on the skills I needed to improve. My confidence and stress improved because of his approach to teaching and in the end, I passed my test. But it didn't stop there. Edward checked in on me after a month from passing my test, just to see how my driving progress was going. That type of character is exactly what you would want in a driving instructor and I know I chose the right place to learn how to drive. Thank you City Driving School! read more

Highly recommended! very helpful and friendly yet professional. I never drove before in my whole life and i was terrified. I took 4 sessions and they managed it so well to explain everything I needed. Ruth was amazing she helped me go trough all the process with patience and make sure I understand all. Prices are super reasonable for what you achieve. Big shoutout to my instructor Edward he was very confident,patient,helpful,hardworking and right to the point. I wouldn't be able to do this without City Driving School. THANK YOU!! P.S yes I passed my test at the first with 6 errors read more

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Edward was my driving instructor for my first class and he was honestly so patient with me as a 27 year old first time driver he made me feel comfortable I didn't feel judged for not knowing at my age how to drive, Esperanza was my instructor for the second and third class she also is very patient and helpful giving me a lot of tips and tricks I really appreciate the time they took to teach me the basics I will be recommending this school to anyone who wants to learn how to drive it's never to late , it's expensive but it's worth every penny city driving school will have you driving around the city in no time. read more

A big thanks to the City Driving School instructor(s) for preparing my son for the DMV driving test. Throughout the process I was updated on his progress in real-time and the next steps to follow while City Driving School provided an hour at the DMV prior to his test to iron out any concerns with the student and that was invaluable in making it easier to execute with the actual DMV instructor. Thanks again, City Driving School. read more

I am 23 years old and I started this journey at 22 in January. I told myself I'd stop procrastinating this year and have the guts to finally take that permit test and get behind the wheel! I spent 6 months with Edward and Ruth to get my license and they were very patient and knowledgeable. Edward is a great teacher who is VERY BRAVE , patient, and always gave it to me straight forward for my own good because at the end of the day the goal was to pass the first time! AND I DID! After a few months of COVID19 ruining my progress, the DMV's finally reinstated cancelled appointments and on July 10th I got it on the first try! Thank you Edward for everything! read more

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If I could leave a 0 star I definitely would ! These people are rude not one was nice . This was my first driving school I ever enrolled in and let me say it was a such a horrible experience! The staff made me feel very uncomfortable and when I wanted to sign out they wouldn't let me so I had to put up with their extremely horrible attitude. They DO NOT care about making you feel welcomed they just care about the money. I didn't want to show up due to this but I had to if not I would be charged. Instead of this school helping me it made me feel worse about driving . If your thinking about enrolling to this school DO NOT ! Unless you want to be treated like your less. I advise go to another school . Save yourself the money and time ! read more

Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU Esperanza for the help on driving. I'm 21 years old about to be 22 in November and I told myself I would never drive years ago, but I came to a reality check once I started a job MILES away from home. I have to take Uber daily, which is $20 a day. Almost $100 a week. I used Yelp to find a driving school immediately after I got my permit and found City Driving School, it was well worth my money. $300+ for 8 hours. Things I learned: Which lanes to turn in, STOPPING at a stop sign, turning more smoothly, yielding, and much more. Some stuff I already knew from previous training with my sister like accelerating and not pressing the breaks too hard. As well as common sense too... Wether you're turning 18 or 81, they WILL teach you right from wrong. I totally recommend. (Also, my driving test is on October 25th, so I'm still practicing on driving with family members until then and this review will be updated.) read more

Edward is amazing! I did not know how to drive at all, and after taking lessons from Edward, I just got my license and know how to drive safely and correctly! read more

This is my first ever Yelp review and I just want to say how thankful I am to Esperanza for helping me get rid of my anxiety and fear when it comes to driving! She is very patient and kind, also encourages you to improve things you need help on. Not only that, but she also constantly reminds you of the good things you are doing while driving. Definitely recommend this driving school if you are trying to learn how to drive SAFELY and PROPERLY!! I took the 6 hour course and passed my exam on the first try. Thank you City Driving School! Gracias Esperanza por su ayuda y paciencia, le agradezco mucho por enseñarme a manejar bien! read more

Edward was wonderful! He communicated with me each lessons on my daughter's progress. Keep me informed and provided top notch lessons for my daughter. She failed the first time and he didn't give up on her. Thank you for the excellent job!! read more

Hi everyone here, I worked with Edward for my driving lessons and he is a very cool instructor. Sometimes I had to ask him to be strict to point out my mistakes. Well, his cool nature worked out well with me, because normally I get discouraged if someone is just pointing my mistakes in a stricter tone and that makes my driving worst further. (which used to happen with me when I was trying to learn with my husband lol:-)) Edward was exactly opposite. He told me positives in my driving and approach which encouraged me to improve my skills. The only thing I did not like is the Car was changed in the middle of my lessons and that made me little nervous, however I was happy the way Edward guided me on the points examiner looks for and he also made sure I am having enough practice on both the test routes. All the best Edward for your future! read more

I've been putting off getting my license for about 6 years now, so I finally decided that it was time to dedicate myself to getting it. I looked up driving schools in the area and City Driving School had really good reviews and what's included in their classes caught my attention right away. I contacted the school and they were very responsive and also were able to provide a payment plan option. I signed up for the package that has 6 classes and they scheduled me right away. My instructor Esperanza made me feel so calm and also helped me feel confident in my driving. I'm so thankful to her for all the times she made me practice entering and exiting from the DMV to make sure I learned how to do it correctly. She was very patient and always corrected my mistakes in a very nice and professional way. I enjoyed taking my classes with her. Thank you Esperanza for helping me get my license! I would 10/10 recommend this driving school to anyone who needs to learn or practice their driving! Thank you again City Driving School and Esperanza! read more

I took 4 classes and I truly appreciate the help they gave me. I had two great instructors. They were nice and outgoing people! I would definitely recommend booking your driving lessons here because they are patient and very well knowledgeable. They have made me feel more comfortable and confident driving. read more

My mom is in her mid 50s and this was her first time driving. I purchased the 4-lessons pack and she took them in January and February. Due to the pandemic, her DMV exam was postponed. We scheduled one last driving lesson for her to take on the morning of her exam date. She passed! The driving instructor, Esperanza, helped my mom feel safe and comfortable driving. It's never too late to learn and City Diving School is the way to go! read more

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Just tried calling this business after researching who to go with for my daughter's driver's lessons. It is Wednesday at 10:40am and the main and only phone number is not picking up and the Time Warner generic message that the subscriber doesn't have a voice mail setup?! Is this a real business or a scam?? Idk but ..... Beware! read more

Highly recommend EDWARD! I was a really nervous driver and had a week before my exam but was lucky to get two lessons in before with Edward. He was great about identifying what I needed to work on and quickly helped get me to drive confidently and safely. I passed the exam the following week having only missed two points! Best money spent! read more

It took me a LONG time to muster up the courage to take the driving test. For years I'd schedule an appointment then blow it off and repeat. I've always had struggles with anxiety and driving was a big hurdle. However, my parents didn't have the time to practice with me. So, we found City Driving School through Yelp and decided to give it a shot! I got Esperanza as my instructor and she is the SWEETEST! I always felt calm with her. She has a very nurturing way of teaching that made driving with her easy breezy. The first time I took my test my nerves definitely got the best of me. I retook the classes and had my second test today. I was so happy to pass with only two errors! Thank you to the team at City Driving School and especially to my instructor Esperanza!!!! read more

City Driving School - My passing drivers exam - Driving Schools Near Me - Bell, California

I would like to give a special shout out to instructor Erica! She gave me the confidence that I needed and taught me how to drive. Words cannot express how great full I am for her patience and dedication to teaching me how to drive and giving me the confidence to do so. Much love and appreciation! read more

PLEASE BE AWARE BEFORE BOOKING!! Parents, young adults, teenagers don't set yourselves up to go through an experience similar to my son's, there is many other driving schools to choose from. My son used this school for his driving lessons. They lack professionalism, fee transparency and good customer service. They took my son's $100+ worth skateboard as collateral ( this statement is their own wording) he didn't have the money to pay their $160 DMV services fee on the day of behind the wheel test ( he purchased a $600 package but apparently this fee wasn't included) In an attempt to get his skateboard back my son gave all the cash he had ($40) to Ruth who was my son's instructor and the one who kept the skateboard, Ruth didn't even bother to give him a receipt and told him he needed to pay the full amount to get his skateboard back. When my son got home I called the school and talked to Annie about the $160 extra fee and after she broke down the charges I informed her we wouldn't be needing the service and she told me my son have already practiced one hour before the test and needed to pay for that. I asked why didn't they charge him before practicing? She said they were flexible with that so if we wanted the skateboard back we needed to pay for that hour. I asked her several times to transfer me to her supervisor/ manager/ owner but she stated he was unavailable, eventhough she had just said she talked to him and he had agreed to return the skateboard if we paid another extra $10 to cover the hour of practice. I understand there is fees, and I wouldn't bave a problem paying but they couldn't or wouldn't provide proof that my son had agreed to pay for these fees in writing. I asked for a copy of the signed contract and they said it wasn't possible to email me a copy. My son has ADHD, this unkind treatment and humiliation was no necessary. We paid the extra $10 dollars and got the skateboard back but the emotional effect this situation had on my son is the reason Im taking the time to write this review. Please do not use this school, there are many other details I didn't include but would show their lack of professionalism. RESPONSE TO THE OWNER; Hello Edward, thank you for taking the time to respond to my review and for your kind words about my son. I agree with you, your company did provide the practice hour before the test and we paid for it, I didn't deny that the service was provided. The act of withholding my son's skateboard as collateral was the reason of my review. The unprofessional way the situation was handle is the reason for my 1 star. I did try to resolve this over the phone the day of the incident but Annie ( the name might be misspelled) repeatedly said there was no manager, supervisor or owner available to apeak with me. I did want to make sure the $160 DMV service fee was not included in the package he purchased but again, Annie stated that a copy of the contract couldn't be emailed to me or my son. Again, Ruth withhold my son's skateboard because he didn't have the money to pay the $160 fee, ( not the hour of practice) Annie confirmed the situation. We never received an apology for Ruth's illegal actions of withholding my son's personal property as collateral. Thank you for your offer to resolve this but may I suggest that your efforts be focused in better training your personnel so situations like this don't get out hand. Thank you Edward. read more

This is my 2nd time trying to get my driver's license! This place definitely pulled through and helped me get my driver's license today. My instructor Marvin "the goat" was the bomb. A funny, friendly guy who will make sure you will get better at driving and ensure to give you the little details you need to pass. Edward the owner, was so easy to approach and very accommodating guy as well. I definitely recommend this place if you want to pass your actual driving exam. read more