My son who was a nervous driver came out of his 2 hour lesson happy, confident and full of practical tips. He absolutely dreaded the lessons with the first school he tried. This was a totally different experience. He enjoyed the lesson, learned tons and his confidence did a 180. He went on to pass his test first time with flying colors: thank you Walter and Downtown Driving School! read more

Walter at Downtown Driving School is INCREDIBLE! My son passed his behind the wheel test on his first attempt and we owe it all to Walter at Downtown Driving School. Walter is patient, on-time, flexible, and he wants to make sure his customers pass. He was able to give my 18 y.o. the tips and tricks to help him earn his confidence behind the wheel. I tried my hardest, but wasn't able to comfortably teach my son to drive - we would both end the lesson stressed and anxious. From my son's first appointment with Walter, I noticed an immediate difference in his driving. I'm so grateful!!! I will definitely be using Downtown Driving School for my youngest child and will be recommending him to all my friends and family. We're beyond thrilled. Thank you Walter!~! read more

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Walter and the team of instructors at Downtown Driving School are great at what they do. They provide personalized service, they're communicative and punctual. My son signed up for 3 driving lessons, and he passed his behind the wheel test on the first try. Highly recommend! read more

My son passed the behind the wheel test on his first try! Downtown Driving School did a great job prepping him on what to expect. I was able to schedule his three lessons without any problems, and communication was easy. read more

Walter and Danny did a great job with my son. We did the package with the 3 driving lessons and DMV drop off. He was able to pass his test on his first try despite only practicing for about 6 weeks before the exam. Great job on teaching the basics and fundamentals. read more

Just had my second child complete the behind-the-wheel training with Walter and his team, and she passed on the first try. I highly recommend their service; they are very patient and helpful. read more

Both my kids passed the behind the wheel driving test after only 3 lessons. The instructors are patient, calm and informative. They saved me from the stress. Thank you! read more

Walter was on time for every lessons and communication with him was great. Thank you Walter for getting her ready. My daughter felt comfortable and confidant and passed her behind the wheel. read more

I just completed the 12 hour package at Downtown Driving School and passed my road test! You won't regret going with Downtown Driving School. This school is very flexible with your schedule. I came into my first lesson with no prior experience with driving. My instructors taught me about the rules of the road and shared useful advice, allowing me to truly solidify my confidence when driving. They're also so incredibly down-to-earth and would love to have a conversation with you during your lessons. Because of this, I felt comfortable and at ease--never tense! Don't be afraid to ask them questions while you're driving, too. They'll be more than happy to assist you. I believe you can request them for a specific instructor, so I strongly recommend asking for Walter or Peter. read more

2 drivers down, 2 to go! We just had our second child finish up with Downtown Driving and passed her test first time with only 2 marks off! Both of our kids had great experiences, and I highly recommend them for your teen driving needs! read more

Quick reply, easy to sign up, flexible scheduling. My teen felt comfortable behind the wheel after the first lesson. He has a lot of anxiety behind the wheels... I think I will sign him up for another lesson on the fwy. Did I mention how competitive their pricing was? No coupon necessary. Just ask they are very reasonable and willing to price match. Very professional and honest, no hidden pricing. read more

Affordable and reliable driving lessons! Walter and his team helped my sons pass their test on the first attempt. I really appreciate Walter answering my questions and making me feel re-assured that he went over all the details of the test. He also took him to the DMV to practice. Thank you! read more

My daughter and I are so happy with this driving school and with her instructor, Kimberly! My daughter passed her driving test on the first try a week and a half ago, and I can say she genuinely became a great driver under Kimberly's instruction. You're the best, Kimberly!!! Thank you!!! read more

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Walter was a great instructor. He is very relatable to teens. Our teen passed on his first try! Great experience. read more

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My son so far had 2 driving lessons and 1 more to go. He didn't like the first driver too much so I asked for a different person. Kimberly came for the 2nd lesson and my son liked her much much more. Hopefully she will be available for the final lesson. read more

Highly recommend Downtown Driving School for anxious learners. I've been putting off getting my driver's license for the longest time due to driving anxiety, but Walter was very patient with me and knows how to get the nerves out of his students. Happy to say that I was able to pass my driver's test on my first attempt after 6 lessons! Big thanks to Walter read more

My daughter had horrible driving anxiety and a family member referred me to Downtown Driving school. She had lessons with Kim and Walter and both were great with her. After just the first two lessons she was much more comfortable on the road. They told her everything she needed to pass. She passed her test today. Highly recommend their services, well worth the money. read more

Walter was FANTASTIC! He was very supportive and punctual for all driving lessons. My grandson passed his driving test on the first try. It was so easy to have Walter pick him up, make his DMV appointment and do a quick review before the test and then have him drive my grandson home. I highly recommend Downtown Driving School and Walter. read more

The driving instructors at Downtown Driving School gave me more confidence behind the wheel. They helped me overcome some of my issues with driving, turning and taught me how to handle challenging scenarios. They were attentive to my needs and accomodating to my schedule. I highly recommend their services to any drivers in the area :) read more

My husband found this driving school on google and even if I'm from Corona, learning from Walter is so worth the commute! I learned so much when it comes to building confidence in driving in Orange County. The most valuable things I learned are the unprotected left turns and right turns. Thank you Downtown Driving School! read more

Very nice and good instruction. Highly would recommend this company! Requested Julia for all 3 lessons and passed my drivers test first try :) read more

We chose Downtown Driving School for our daughter because we heard many good things about this driving school. She has just completed her course and passed her driving test with a perfect score. We did signed up for 12 hrs and exam. Glad we did. We didn't have to do anything. Thank you, Walter! read more

Walter and his instructors are great teachers. I signed up my daughter to the 12 hour training class that included the DMV test. My daughter has become a good driver and passed her DMV driving test on her first try. Walter prepared her well for the test. They are good at communicating appointments and making arrangements when necessary...I strongly recommend Downtown Driving School and will refer them to family and friends!! read more

Apparently the instructor had a technical issue and didn't show up on time. 30 minutes later he comes with an attitude and an explanation but no apology. Once he notices my annoyance he says he rather not start off on the wrong foot and we can just cancel the lesson. I tell him I haven't heard an apology at all yet and his lack of professionalism doesn't make me comfortable to trust our teen to him at this point. So we cancel and he drives off. Unprofessional and disappointing. We should've known with only 21 reviews. read more

My son passed his behind the wheel on his first attempt after completing the three driving lessons package. He even did so without any mistakes, he had a perfect test score. He did have three different instructors per lesson, but all of them were great! The only thing that I would recommend for parents to know is that the instructors will text your child/student if they are going to be late, the first time I kept checking my phone and then realized they were texting him, which was a good thing because it's his lesson to begin with. Also, I recommend scheduling your student's very last driving lesson within one week of their test, this was so helpful for us! I've already recommended this school to others because of our experience with them. read more

Highly recommended this driving school! Not only did they work around my son's schedule, they were extremely knowledgeable and on time, every time! read more

I highly recommended this place! I did most of my classes with Walter who automatically made me feel less anxious about driving and helped me build my confidence and learn how to drive safely and confidently. I also did 2 classes with Kim and she's also a great instructor. I did 6 classes total and I'm happy to say I passed my driving test today!! read more

This driving school will boost your confidence for the final test at the DMV. Shout out to Walter for giving the best advice and for having the patience to teach me to drive safely. I passed on my first try. I definitely recommend this driving school. read more

I am so glad I signed up with Walter for my driving lessons. I am more confident of my driving skills now and successfully passed my driving test with no errors. Walter is a great teacher, he is patient, helps you get better and makes you more comfortable with driving. read more

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Sorry for the late review however wanted to say how impressed I am with Downtown driving school. My son loved the instructors and thought they were very informative and professional. As a parent, I was very appreciative of how accommodating they were especially during the summer. I'm not big in giving reviews, however when a company is this good, they need to be recognize. Great job!!!! And thank you. read more

My daughter just recently completed 12 hours at Downtown Driving School, they did such a GREAT job teaching her how to drive and be a safe driver. She passed her behind the wheel test on her first try and had the hardest DMV employee on her test!! Scheduling was easy, they pick up and drop off... Everyone is super friendly... Great School !! read more

Downtown Driving School was the best investment to prepare my daughter to pass her DMV driving test. My daughter had a bad experience with a different driving school. I was disappointed in the outcome with that school. Then I found Downtown Driving school here on yelp. This company has great reviews because they deserve them! Walter has been very professional, punctual, great communicator, attentive to detail and an overall excellent instructor. I purchased the 6 lessons with DMV. "Worth every dollar!" Walter made it all very easy for us. He set the exam date and took my daughter to the DMV today. My daughter PASSED her driving test on the first try with with almost a perfect score. My daughter has ADHD and it is hard for her to focus. I worried she would have a hard time learning how to drive. Walter's patience and instructions helped her acquire the skills and confidence to succeed. I highly recommend Downtown Driving School. Thank you Walter for your services. read more

Great instructors! Give great driving tips for taking the exam! Took the exam the first time and passed.

I came into this driving school transferring from another driving school, and I am extremely glad that I did. I felt more comfortable driving with this company than I did with my previous one, knowing that I was with someone who has 15+ years of experience. Walter, the driving instructor has taught me how to become a safe and "cool driver" as Walter likes to call it. This driving school has a very flexible schedule and able to accommodate my busy schedule. The teaching style incorporated is very professional, calm, and effective. Most importantly, I passed the driving test on the first try, with only two points deducted. Thank you, Walter!! If you're looking for a driving school, go with Downtown Driving School, you won't regret it!! read more

Walter and Susan were amazing!!! My daughter took her test at the Whittier DMV and she missed 1! Walter and Susan Yale their time to explain to their students how the test is going to be and make sure they understand. Very reasonable, already recommended to friends read more

Walter was very professional and obviously knew what he was doing right from the beginning. He taught my daughter exactly what she needed to know for her Driver's test and come testing day, she only missed one point!!! The guy at the DMV said she was the best one he had all week ( on a Friday :) ) Very reliable, comfortable, and practical. My daughter loved his analogies and even taught me a few things!! Best ever, definitely recommended to all!!! read more

Walter is an amazing instructor and helped greatly with my wife's recovery. He was patient, professional, accommodating and friendly. We researched and contacted a lot of driving schools and programs trying to select one that would address our specific needs. Only one fit the bill. I highly recommend Downtown driving school. read more

I moved from Japan to the US couple months ago. I got my drivers license in Japan over 10 years ago, and I hadn't driven for 10 years or something. Of course, I've never driven in the US, so I should say I was terrified! However, both Walter and Morris taught me from very basic and I was able to pass the driving test. Also, I didn't have any problem communicating via email/phone call to make an appointment for a driving lesson. I'll definitely recommend this school to my friends. read more

The driver instructors were super nice with me and worked with my schedule thank you!

Great Driving school! I was able to practice with both Kimberly and Walter. They made me feel more confident for my test. I passed my driving test on the first try! read more