Thanks to Josie who operates the Driving Eric Crazy and her team that my son passed the driving behind-the-wheel test easily yesterday! Yay!! My son had an excellent experience during his lessons, so he had good confidence going in to the test. Both of my kids used this school, and they both were so happy with the instructors there who are very supportive, patient, and positive. If you are looking for a driving school, Driving Eric Crazy is that one! We strongly recommend!! read more

Just a quick update to our original 5-star review to ADD another 5-star review!! Our younger son just passed his behind the wheel test at Clairemont DMV with ZERO errors/deductions. He said that Rainier trained and prepared him well. His final lesson was 2 weeks ago, and they did a few routes of "mock testing" at the DMV on a Sunday when the DMV was closed. My first son had Eric as an instructor, and my second son had Rainier. We have had an excellent experience all around with Driving Eric Crazy and recommend them to all our friends who are looking for a referral. We are thrilled with the results and can confidently say that our older son (now 18 years old) is a fantastic and safe driver -- in fact, the ongoing chatter in his friend group is that he's by far the best driver of all his other teenage friends! Do yourself a favor and call Josie and schedule Driving Eric Crazy for your son or daughter!! You can't put a price on a safe, confident new driver. read more

I'm so grateful we found Mikayla at **Driving Eric Crazy**. Our daughter was extremely nervous for her behind-the-wheel driver's exam, and in general she's not a great test taker -- but Mikayla completely changed the experience for her. Mikayla was able to meet with her the morning of the test for a two-hour lesson, and it made all the difference. She helped our daughter feel calm, confident, and truly prepared. What really stood out was how Mikayla coached her through the route the DMV personnel would take her on, which helped take away so much of the uncertainty and anxiety. They took the route several times to get her comfortable and familiar with changing traffic activity. By the time the lesson was over, our daughter felt comfortable and ready -- and she passed! Mikayla was also punctual and professional. And honestly, I think her youth helped her connect with our daughter in a way that made her feel more at ease right away. Her approach is patient, supportive, and confidence-building. If you have an anxious or shy teen (or any teen who needs a calm, encouraging instructor before their test), I highly recommend Mikayla. read more

Choosing Driving Eric Crazy was truly a blessing!!!! My daughter said her instructor Keiki was so informative, patient, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in her success. She didn't only learn how to pass the test; she learned how to be a safe and confident driver. I honestly can't thank them enough! 1000% recommend!!! Josie (the owner), is the sweetest and doing an amazing job filling in for her late husband Eric. Keep going strong Josie you are continuing the legacy your husband worked hard to create to make a difference, even if it was just for one. May God bless you all and keep us all safe on the roads!!! read more

Eric is an amazing instructor! I took classes from him about 3 years ago and I was very anxious about driving. However, Eric is so amazing with nervous drivers. He was so calm, composed and I learned so much from him. I passed on my first try and I really owe it to Eric! Thank you! read more

I can't say enough good things about this business. Keiki (the instructor my son worked with) was extremely friendly, prompt, and helpful. We received written feedback and tips from him after each session. My son passed his driving exam on his very first try. I definitely cannot recommend 'Driving Eric Crazy' enough for new drivers. read more

This driving school came recommended from a friend. Was easy to set up via text. Francis helped my daughter pass her test easily on the first try. Always punctual at each lesson time. Plus my daughter is much more confident and responsible as a driver on our chaotic roads! read more

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When it was time for our daughter to get driving lessons, I already knew who to contact. This is our second time with Driving Eric Crazy, and I can't express enough how awesome they are. Easy to communicate with and accommodating. All their instructors have been so knowledgable and patient. Our daughter felt more confident after each lesson. I'm so thankful their whole family continue Eric's legacy. I've recommended them to a few others and will continue! Not only are they a great deal in price, they are the whole package in what you want for a business. Our daughter passed the first time just like her brother, thank you so much!! read more

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Love this business! Great communication! My daughter had Mikayla and really enjoyed her lessons! She passed her driving exam with a perfect score! Thank you so much!!!!! read more

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Been meaning to post this review for a while. I had two of my boys go through behind-the-wheel training with Driving Eric Crazy and both passed with flying colors the first time! I was trying to rush one of my boys through because he was in the middle of volleyball season and his schedule was very busy, but Josie advisede that the tests were backed up 2 months and to schedule my son's drive test now and they would have him ready. This worked out much better. They are flexible and work around your schedule, a great family buisness and will continue to recommend to friends looking for an affordable and reputable driving instructor. read more

From the start Eric and his wife were very communicative and worked with my daughter's crazy schedule. We had a limited time for my daughter to take her behind the wheel test (like 1.5 months) and do Eric was generous in accommodating to a tight schedule. Here is what my daughter says about her time with Eric "He was good at instructing me in a calm and concise way. I did not feel intimidated on the road as he instructed me. I felt confident after my lessons." If you are looking for driving instruction for yourself or your kids, Driving Eric Crazy is reasonably priced and Eric a great instructor. My daughter was able to get her license in a short time! read more

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I received recommendations to a few driving schools but ultimately decided to go with "Driving Eric Crazy." BEST decision. My daughter only had great things to say about Eric's instruction (may he REST IN PEACE) His passing was surprising, sad, and came with nervousness but the instructors that she has was just as good. She just passed her driving test with ONLY 1 error! Highly recommend. Scheduling and response time from Josie is quick. read more

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Everything thing went well with Driving Eric Crazy! The instructors were patient, encouraging and kind and Josie was always available for scheduling and communicating as often as needed. When my daughter failed her driving test the first time (for a minor infraction) Josie actually took the time to console and encourage her to try again right away. She did, and passed with flying colors! I can't say enough about Driving Eric Crazy! This family owned company is absolutely the best! read more

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I had an amazing experience learning how to drive and receiving my driver's license with this business. Mikayla is the absolute best driving instructor I could ask for! She was very patient and communicative throughout the lessons. Safety is a top priority, and I can confidently say I felt safe in every session. Not only is she an excellent teacher, she is also a great listener especially when I had questions. I felt comfortable expressing my fears when it came to driving, but she offered such great tips and advice for me to implement inside and outside our formal lessons. All of her guidance and feedback were clear, thoughtful and impactful to my success. Her expertise not only prepared me for my driving test but allowed me to build my confidence on the road and instill safe driving practices. After just a few lessons, I passed my driving test on the first try! I would recommend this business to anyone learning how to drive. To the overall Driving Eric Crazy business, thank you so much for all the great work that you do! read more

Highly recommend. My teenager passed the driving test on the first try! Francis was my 17 years old instructor. Francis was patient, calm, and incredibly knowledgeable. They focused not just on passing the test, but on building real confidence and safe driving habits that will last a lifetime. The lessons were well-structured, always on time, and tailored to our child's pace. The instructor gave clear feedback after each session and made sure my teen felt comfortable behind the wheel. The office staff was also friendly and flexible with scheduling. Thanks to Driving Eric Crazy, my child passed the behind the wheel test with flying colors on the first attempt and now drives responsibly and confidently. If you're looking for a professional, supportive driving school that truly cares about their students, this is the one! read more

Our instructor Mikayla was amazing. She made my daughter feel comfortable and confident. Having a female instructor also made her father and I feel more at ease. She did a great job of preparing and helping our daughter pass her test. I would highly recommend. read more

Late post, I used Eric 2 years ago to help my then 18 year old daughter with her driving test and driving. She was struggling and he had some good study materials for the test. She was a nervous wreck driving with me but he helped put her at ease with his driving school. She passed the behind the wheel in the first try. Eric and his wife are good people and enjoy what they do read more

My daughter had started with another company but didn't vibe with the instructor so I reached out to Driving Eric Crazy. She drove with Mikayla and Francis. She felt she learned a lot and especially appreciated the final instruction before her exam, when Francis drove her around the DMV area and gave her a good idea of what to expect. She passed on her first try! Overall a very good experience, thank you! read more

We were so lucky to have Eric and Rainier as driving instructors for my twin boys! Both easily passed their permit and license tests on the first try, and most importantly, are safe and confident drivers. I was nervous at first to practice with them after the first lesson was over, but I soon realized that they had learned specific skills and gotten step-by-step tips on some of the trickier parts of driving, like lane changes, following distance, smooth braking, etc, so they were already developing good habits. We did a few extra lessons beyond the minimum required by the DMV for peace of mind, and the scheduling was easy despite their busy extracurricular schedules. Thanks again for everything!! read more

I have been lucky enough to have had Eric show 2 of my three teenagers to drive. I love his kind and playful demeanor and the kids just love him! Marcis and Nasi have passed their DMV test!!!! In 6 months I'll have my youngest start with him! Great pricing and great customer service from his lovely wife Josie! I've recommended him to my fellow parents. A++++ experience times 2!! read more

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This is a lovely family business and it made all the difference. We had a WONDERFUL experience! Far better than expected from what we thought was a formality for getting our son's license. First, the driving instruction itself was thorough and comprehensive. We had the pleasure of meeting Eric himself and having him for our son's lessons. He was so warm and made us all feel comfortable right away. During the lessons, as reported by our son, Eric was so relaxed, warm, and natural that he made it a very easy and comfortable experience, which ultimately made it easier for our son to learn & feel comfortable behind the wheel. I can't guarantee that everyone will have the opportunity same opportunity to also interact with his lovely wife, but we did and were lucky to have her - she's so sweet and was open to us asking silly questions between / after lessons. What you really want to know: HE PASSED! Our son was very well prepared thanks to Eric and his family. We will be eternally grateful. Go with them. You won't regret it. read more

My son had the privilege to learn to drive with Eric & learned so much and enjoyed every lesson he had. He was super confident when he took his behind-the-wheel test & passed last December. My daughter started driving with Eric a couple of months later. The second and third lesson was with Francis. Francis answered all her questions & she was very well prepared for her behind-the-wheel test today ... and she passed (of course, in her words). We can't thank the Driving Eric Crazy team enough! Eric and Francis have been amazing, and scheduling with Josie was a breeze. Thank you! We highly recommend! read more

My son felt very comfortable driving with Eric. He is a great instructor and very flexible with times and picking him up and location. Great communication to confirm appointments and payment was electronic which made it easy to send and have kids be independent and flexible with scheduling . It was recommended to make that third behind the wheel right before the driving test and it gave my the son the confidence he needed to get 100 percent on his test ! read more

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Great experience from the start! Josie is Eric's wife and she is excellent with communicating. She is very helpful and happy to answer any questions and always accommodated our scheduling request. Eric made my son feel comfortable right away despite his nerves about learning to drive. The first lesson alone made my son excited to continue practicing! I appreciated how each lesson was structured too so my son always knew what to expect. He always enjoyed their drives around San Diego and how kind and patient Eric was. He gave my son the confidence and skills to become the driver he is today and all I can say is THANK YOU! I can happily say my son just got his license and he could not have done it without Eric. read more

Driving Eric Crazy came highly recommended by a friend. My daughter has completed this program and I am honored to leave this review. I could not be happier with the service and professionalism we received. I coordinated my daughter's lessons via text and phone calls with Josie. She is easy to reach and does an excellent job accommodating your schedule. Our driving instructors were Rainier, Francis, and Faustino. My daughter states all 3 instructors were calm, patient, and she received constructive feedback during and after each lesson. Faustino allowed me to ride along for my daughter's last 2 hours. The lesson exceeded my expectations. Our time was used productively as he played out scenarios as if he was the DMV instructor on the actual driving exam. This approach worked very well for my daughter. He quickly adapted to my daughter's learning style, making her last 2 hours very effective. He took additional time to practice parallel parking, even though it's not a CA DMV test requirement. As a mom, the thought of starting drivers education for my daughter was overwhelming and anxiety-provoking. I was dreading it, honestly. Having the support, Knowledge, and professionalism from the instructors of Driving Eric Crazy on my side made this important milestone manageable. I feel I made the right choice signing on with their company. My daughter passed her drivers test with only one error. I am so very proud of her! I feel I owe a great amount of her success to this company. I wish you all the best of luck in your journeys ahead! read more

Updating to 4 stars because they called me back and gave me several safety class options to save on car insurance. Thank you!

Great driving school and family business. Our daughter took her first driving steps with Eric and got the finishing touches from Faustino. Had all the best to say about both of them. The owner is very responsive and accommodating. As many before me said, learning how to drive, esp. for young drivers is such an important step that you must make sure you are 100% comfortable with the school and the instructors. We will recommend "Driving Eric Crazy" to all our friends. read more

Communication was easy & scheduling was flexible with my son's busy schedule. All the instructors were great.

Eric gave my daughter so much more confidence in her driving. We had a difficult time even getting my daughter to drive and after her first lesson she would drive almost every day. And the whole time she was driving she'd tell us all the things Eric taught her. She just passed her driver's test and I truly believe she couldn't have done it without Eric's teaching! read more

Our second daughter just passed her driving test on the first try thanks to Eric & Josie! 10/10. Safe, great communication, friendly and of course effective. Will continue recommending to others. read more

Great information from the very beginning. He gave my daughter detailed instructions and advice for her test. He would follow up with her giving her pointers from each session. He reassured me as a mom as to how he saw my daughters driving. She for sure passed her behind the wheel thanks to Eric! read more

When we were looking for a driving school for my son we came across Driving Eric Crazy. The reviews were good so we decided to try them out. The first impression was positive because they responded to our inquiry right away! My son had his first lesson with Eric. He was great. My son liked him and I liked that he got out of his car to talk to me about what they did and how I best should work with my son when practicing. Unfortunately, right before my son's second lesson, Eric passed away. We were contacted and told that they have other instructors, so we began working with Faustino. My son liked him and he gave my son lots of good advice, and prepared him well for his test. Well, my son passed his behind the wheel test today with only one error! Thanks Driving Eric Crazy--I will recommend you to everyone! read more

My Name is Roy, I am/Was a student of Eric, he made sure my experience was smooth but also informative, eric was always kind, while also being straight forward with feedback, he taught me everything i need to know and more about learning the rules of the road. 100/10, The best instructor you can ask for! read more

My daughter had a great experience with her Driver's Ed training ! The instructor, Eric, was very patient and knowledgeable, and really helped her feel confident behind the wheel. Today was her driving test...and she passed! Highly recommend going with them for Driver's Ed training! read more

Excelente training! Professional and caring. Passed at the first try :) Eric and Michael were very specific at covering all the bases to get my son ready. read more

They were amazing. I always try to support small local business and they were definitely worth the money. They were great working around our my daughter schedule and always willing to answer any question we might have. I was always amazed on how well my daughter was drive after each of her lessons. Thank you for everything you did for us. I would highly recommend them. We have even passed there number on to my daughter friends. read more

A great experience for the driver and their parents! Faustino did a great job helping our anxious teen develop key driving skills, maneuvers, and overall process. As a result they gained confidence and were well prepared for the behind the wheel test, which they passed on the first attempt. Josephine communicated with us very well and they worked hard to get the training sessions to work around our busy schedule. Highly recommended! read more

Every interaction with this business has been positive and supportive. Josie was, who handles inquiries and scheduling, was always kind/ attentive and ensuring my daughter had a positive experience with each of her lessons. She worked with the instructor, Mikayla, who made her feel at ease and well prepared for her behind the wheel exam, which she PASSED! I highly highly recommend using , Driving Eric Crazy, for behind the wheel instruction. read more

Eric made my daughter feel comfortable from the first lesson, he is so patient and kind with the students. She learned so much! She passed her behind the wheel test her first try thanks to Eric!! Josie, his wife was always so kind to communicate and schedule with. Great experience. read more

Eric is a wonderful instructor, we're SO glad we found him! My son was comfortable with him immediately, genuinely enjoyed his lessons, and passed his driver's test with no errors. I asked him if he had any feedback for this review and he said "Eric was awesome, I don't think I would have gotten 100% without him teaching me" Eric runs a family business, and his wife Josie is super friendly and responsive in handling the administrative side (payments, scheduling), and provided some really helpful new-driver-related tips along the way. Awesome people, super helpful and knowledgeable, great customer service, two thumbs way up for Driving Eric Crazy! read more

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