1000/1000!! OMG !! Choose THIS one!! You get the BEST (BY FAR) value for all you get! Ive been pulling trailers/rv's and driving cars/trucks... for over 20yrs. As the mom, GOT TO ALSO learn VALUABLE information! Mr. John effectively re-teaches GOOD memorable driving habits that will save your life! I'm TRULY grateful and don't know why this isn't the GOLD STANDARD for every person to learn how to drive! I feel the money I invested into this was FAR more valuable then the first company we went with based on price. I see the absolute IMPORTANCE of hiring a GREAT teacher! DONT just go with who's cheaper if you can help it. ALL Our lives depend on it! It's not just a certificate of completion we're looking for! Thanks again John and the whole team. A worry weight has been lifted off my shoulders that my daughter will now be safe on the road! Pro tip: Make sure you eat well to make ur brain retain all you can before you go! P.s. he's SO good he's working on publishing his SECOND book on safe driving skills! read more

Greg was a wonderful instructor for our son. Loved that they encouraged parents to ride along so we were all on the same page. It also helped remind us of some things. Our son has had his license for a year now is definitely one of the best drivers among his classmates. read more

I appreciate the safety this company provides. Sending your child off for hours in a car isn't the easiest thing to do and this company provides professional, safe, nice, friendly instructors. read more

We are so grateful to Elite for helping our son learn how to be a safe and respectful driver. Our son thought Dan was an amazing, kind and funny instructor. He has been instrumental in making our son ready for getting his driver's license. Terri has been an absolute angel and so patient with me as I try to also get ready for having a teenage driver. I have no doubt that they are the best at what they do! read more

Greg has been nothing but fantastic. My daughter has become a very good driver, and her skills have significantly improved due the training she has received from Greg. They do a great job, and my daughter loves the classes. Highly recommend. read more

Uncle John is caring and professional. He does the utmost to help his students pass. Put my daughters at ease. Excellent choice. Will be taking my boy when he is ready. read more

John Cullington and his team are fantastic! We had three young adults become excellent drivers because of his program and teaching! We highly recommend them. No Sheeple here! read more

I am so grateful that Elite Driver Training Services was recommended to us. I was 100% pleased with the instructions and guidance that was given to my teen by John. I was initially hesitant due to the higher cost, compared to most behind-the-wheel services, but trusted the friend who recommended them. I rode along during the first session and was greatly impressed! My teen completed all three sessions with John and as I rode along during each session I continued to be impressed with his teaching techniques. THE VALUE IS 100% THERE!!! Thank you John w/ Elite Driver Training Services! read more

John is a consummate pro. He has developed an effective method that get amazing results. All three of our kids have learned to drive with Elite, and I couldn't offer any higher endorsement than I do for John and his crew. read more

The student teacher is friendly, knowledgeable and engaging. We definitely recommend them!

As parents, we do our very best every day to raise, guide, and mentor our children providing them with a path to independence and success. One of the milestone moments along the path is the transition to driving. It can be a scary world out there driving even as an adult with lots of experience, navigating through the world have some crazy drivers is challenging for the new AND experienced drivers. Elite Driver Training Services helps bridge that transition and builds confidence in the children and the parents as they navigate their way through this program. John Cullington (the Owner and Founder) has put together an amazing program that sets itself apart from others. John loves what he does and gives all of his attention to his students to ensure he sets them up for success in becoming a successful long-term/safe driver for years to come. From the moment you speak to Terri in the office (and she will treat you like family) through the driver training education, practice sessions and earning the drivers license, you will forever be thankful that your child's driver training foundation came from an expert. As parents we feel we have enough experience to teach our children how to drive. However, take John up in his offer to sit in the car during the driver training...you will learn so much during the two hour session. Good luck with your decision...but I am confident that your investment in this education/program will set your child up for becoming a successful and safe driver!! read more

Daughter just had her 1st driver training. Awesome instructor, Caitlin Cullington, very calm, steady and soothing instructions. Made my very nervous trainee at ease while providing praise, encouragement and correction as needed. We look forward to the next 2 lessons Highly recommend this school and Caitlin! read more

This place is more expensive than the other driver training companies no doubt. They happened to have a cancellation that worked out with my daughter's schedule that was sooner than the one we had scheduled in Madera. I was a tad bit skeptical but within the first few minutes after meeting Greg I knew it would be worth every penny and then some. Before even leaving the parking lot of our first session I was at ease. Greg did a great job of explaining everything in a way that was simple to understand but didn't talk down on a new driver. All three lessons went off extremely smooth and that lead to my daughter passing her drivers license test on her first attempt. Worth noting to the parents, I sat back every session and listened to keywords that Greg would use while teaching my daughter and then I'd apply them going forward. Safe to say I'll be heading back there in a bit over a year when it's my son's turn. Great service worth every bit the price. read more

Excellent Teacher, Greg, had a spectacular lesson with my son! I was amazed at how much confidence after just the one class! Thank you Terri and Greg! read more

My 17-year-old son took his driver's license test today for the first time today and passed with no errors! Greg Kovacevich at Elite Driver Training did a great job training my son. My son had never driven a car before Greg's instruction. I highly recommend this school for your child's training! read more

cant be more satisfied.....truly the best training, ive been a professional driver for over15years, so i know what great teaching looks like, this place has no equal, please dont go only on price, the effectiveness of your driving and the safety isn't worth bargaining on read more

John is such a great teacher! He broke down all of the bad advice that my daughter received from other schools and made sure she understood actual principles of safe driving. I had been so frustrated with the "lack of actual training" that my daughter got from Teen Safe Driving! Just like other typical driving schools, you pay a ton of money for someone to sit in a car (with a passenger side brake) and tell them where to drive and what they need to change, NEVER taking the time to tell them how to change it! I could have done that myself! My daughter finished the minimum requirements, got her permit signed off, and was no better when she started! John took the time to "unteach" bad habits and explain why they are bad, and then show her how to do it right. He also lets the parents ride along so we can learn how to better teach our kids as well. I HIGHLY recommend this school!! It may cost a little more but in the long run, you get what you pay for AND you get a safer driver!! read more

I went along for the ride during my daughter's first 2 hour driver's training with John and let's just say that I'm completely impressed. He encourages parents to come along so we can see what is being taught. He definitely helped to put my daughter's mind at ease before she started driving. Within 30 minutes, he had her headed up Friant Rd! He is a very calm instructor while teaching her the best way to approach the skill of driving. I'm so glad I decided to go with Elite. It's well worth the money. read more

My daughter passed her driving test today and is a better driver than me!! Thanks to Mr. Cullington's unique teaching technique, our daughter has become an excellent driver. I went along on all the training rides, and learned so much. Sydney was VERY nervous, overreacted at every opportunity to make a decision, and would just stop whenever she got overwhelmed. Mr. Cullington took her in and treated her like family! He is able to explain what's happening quickly, and clearly all the while helping students relax. I can honestly say this is the best investment I have ever made. Will be back with our son in a few years! read more

Choosing a comprehensive driver's training school for our children is no easy task. I want more than a kid who can pass the test. I want a life long safe driver on our streets. If you're like me and want great training look no further. I worked with Teri in the office and she was great with scheduling and taking payment. My son's instructor was Kaitlyn. Such a thorough and sweet girl. She never missed a beat. I went on two ride alongs and was constantly impressed with her ability to keep pulse on the traffic on the road along with giving instructions to my son at the same time. I was exhausted just watching her. She took him through several situations and environments. My son is such a conscientious driver now. He treats the car and the road with appropriate respect. He is cautious and safe. Thanks to Kaitlyn and lots of practice he passed his test with zero errors. We are so pleased. So glad I chose Elite. Blessings and gratitude to Kaitlyn. read more

I am so thankful that we were referred to Elite Driver for driver training lessons. John is the very best instructor and I will use him again for my next child. His method is wonderful and the students learn more than just the "rules of the road". They also learn common sense driving and safety information. I also liked the fact that I got to ride along during the lessons so I can see how he was teaching my child and get a refresher for myself! I cannot say enough good things about this company and the instructor, John. Don't go to the cheapest driving school you can find. Remember that you get what you pay for and these are the best lessons ever!! read more

Another great lesson from Greg. He is a little cheaper than the other instructor. Anybody you go with here is great This is the 2nd time we have used Elite for my teenagers. I would rather pay more knowing they have been doing this for years and know what they are doing. Don't do the cheap driver training that only take a quick test to be an instructor. You want your teen to be taught the right way to drive. You can also make a payment at each driving lesson so you don't have to pay it all in full. read more

From the first phone call to the behind the wheel driver's training, Elite staff was so professional, friendly and delivered a top notch experience. Go with this company because you will not be disappointed. Thank you Elite and especially John for putting us at ease and going above and beyond customer service. read more

I'm very impressed with my sons driving instructor Caitlin. She explained everything she would be teaching our son and asked our concerns which put us at ease. She is patient spoke very evenly and calmly and was very encouraging to her student. She is an excellent instructor very knowledgeable and made my son feel confidant and comfortable. When correcting him she did so in an encourging way never rudely or shaming. Caitlin was and is a wonderful instructor who I would recommend to everyone. Elite Driving School is amazing and so is Caitlin! Thank you Caitlin & Elite. read more

I recently did business with Elite Driver Training Services and want to say that I am pleased with their punctuality and professionalism. I had my grand daughter do drivers training and after each lesson she came in with enthusiasm and confidence in what she had learned. I noticed her progress driving with her after each session. The lessons were designed to build upon the last and increased her skill level each time. I had her do a 4th lesson just before her drive test to get a confirmation from her instructor that she was dialed in. read more

I had heard great things from friends that had used Elite Driver Training Services for their kids training and I had read the reviews on Yelp so I hired them recently. Yesterday was my sons first lesson and I couldn't be more impressed. I went on the lesson and learned things I guess I should of known but didn't. My son excelled and we were out in heavy traffic making lane changes in no time. This first lesson covered so much and has my son and I ready to do some driving on our own. Driving now a days is a real scare and paying a bit more for a real professional instructor is too important. I must say it was educational, fun and so worth it. Can't wait for next session. read more