I am 35 years old and today I got my driver's license. Many years ago when I was learning to drive a car I had an accident that blocked me so much that I was never able to drive a car again (until now). I panicked at the thought of driving a car. Since then I only drove motorcycles, but this year I was "forced" to learn to drive a car. It was then that I met Peter, an excellent instructor who helped me overcome my fear and taught me how to drive safely. I am so happy that I have no words to thank him. I PASSED MY TEST ON THE FIRST TRY and I owe it to you Peter. You are an extraordinary human being! Super high spirits, very patient, always smiling, with a good attitude and very didactic in your way of teaching. Ryan and I wish you the best and send you a hug read more

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Amazing instructor!! Peter taught all three of my boys and was fabulous with each one. He tailored his teaching to each of their needs. The best out there! If you want a patient, fun and experienced teacher--Peter is the one! read more

My son was so excited for his lesson today. When he returned home he was all smiles. He learned so much. Highly recommend read more

Formula Driving School - My son learned so much in his first lesson and LOVED it!!! Highly recommend - Driving Schools Near Me - Vacaville, California

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Peter is an AMAZING driving instructor. My daughter was very comfortable and learned a lot from him. She passed her driving test with no problems. read more

Peter is a gem! It's been 10+ years since I did my drivers training and I still remember him and smile when we see him around town. He made the learning experience low stress and remembered me and several friends - by name - years later. He truly cares and has a great sense of humor! read more

Highly recommend! Mr. Peter is an outstanding, professional driving instructor. We have utilized him for our eldest teenager in 2017 & again this past year (2024). For all your driving needs reach out to Mr. Peter he is the best. read more

Peter is an amazing and professional driving instructor. My son learned so much from him and passed his driving test on his first try. I would highly recommend him to anyone who wants to learn how to drive. read more

Our son's instructor was great! Would recommend! He was patient and gave my son clear instructions. He made my son feel comfortable.

I had high hopes from the previous reviews. We set an appointment about a month in advance because he was traveling out of the country; however, no one showed up when it was time for the appointment. He was supposed to pick me up and drop me off at my house. I tried calling and emailing to find out what happened but received no response. I went with EZ Driving School, as they got me scheduled on the same day and also did pick up/drop off at my house. From reading all the reviews, I'm sure there was a valid reason, but I'm a stickler for if you say you're going to do something, then do it and if there's an issue, then just contact me to give me a heads up. read more

Peter came highly recommended when we were looking for instructors for our 15 year old. Peter was patient and thorough with his instructions over the three sessions and really helped our daughter get comfortable behind the wheel. She passed her driving exam on the first try. Thank you Peter for all your help. We will be in touch for our younger daughter! read more

Peter is the absolute best. Nia felt so comfortable with him and had the best driving experience. He is very personable, patient, caring, informative and will teach your child what they need to know to pass their driving test. Highly recommend Peter!!! read more

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There's not enough I could say about Peter and this driving school! He was patent not only with my daughter but with me as a crazy nervous mom...he gave us extra lessons when I requested them. She felt safe and was able to get her license confidently in the pouring RAIN!!! I highly highly highly recommend Peter And FORMULA ONE driving school!!! Seriously PETER is THE BEST!!! read more

Peter is the best! Both my kids received training from Peter (3 years apart) and both passed the driving test on the first attempt. Don't hesitate with Peter and Formula Driving School! read more

Thank you Pete! Julian passed his driving test first try. You made his driving learning experience very enjoyable.

Peter was great with our son! He was so nice and accommodating. My son passed his test with flying colors, thanks again Peter!

Peter is the best!! I'm so glad that I went to him. He's so kind and understanding. He's taught me new tips on parking, parking next to a curb, and parallel parking. Very grateful to have such a wonderful teacher! I did one more lesson to prepare for the day before my driving test. I finally passed my license all thanks to him! read more

I went with Formula One instead of Jacob's Driving School for my behind the wheel because it was so much cheaper. I passed my driving class with ease, first time I took the test. Very punctual and professional. Never yelled or got nervous with me, which then made me feel comfortable. Funny guy. read more

Another great experience with Peter!!! Our daughter learned to drive from him a couple years ago, and there was no question that we wanted him to teach our son. Peter is knowledgeable, patient, understanding, able to anticipate the complications that can and do arise while driving, and flexible regarding scheduling. Our son took his driving test yesterday and passed! Thank you, Peter, for your help with both of our kids!! read more

The youngest Horn is learning to drive, so of course we call Peter at Formula One! Everyone knows he's the BEST in town! He's taught two of my three kids to drive, and I sure regret not knowing how great Peter was when my oldest was learning to drive. She's still not a great driver, as she didn't have the foundation my younger two have, thanks to Peter! read more

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My son hadn't passed his permit test yet and Peter was happy to still schedule his first driving lesson. Peter is prompt, polite and knowledgeable! We highly recommend his services! read more

We were in a time-crunch situation with our son learning to drive. After living in the UK for several years, our son had basically two months to get his license before going to college. My family scheduled three sessions with Peter. After only driving a week, my son took his driving test and passed with only four points deducted. If it had not happened to him, I would have not believed it possible. Needless to say, I highly, highly recommend Peter. He's personable, patient and will teach what you need to know. read more

I just want to say Peter is AMMMMMMMAZING very kind and stays calm while giving the lesson. I took 3 lessons and passed my test with flying colors. I recommend him to anyome who wants to learn from the best!! Thank you Peter!! read more

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This review is long overdue. Peter is the best! He really helped my daughter a lot. She passed on the first try. Peter is very knowledgeable and very patient. I will be recommending Peter to all my friends and family. read more

had an amazing time learning from peter! he made me feel super comfortable behind the wheel! if i didn't do lessons with him i don't think i would be as confident as i am driving. always left the lessons feeling more confident and knowledgeable. he's an over all amazing guy! passed my test first try! if i ever needed more help id go back to him in a heartbeat! he really helps and makes a difference! read more

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Peter is awesome! My son's DMV behind the wheel test was cancelled in March due to COVID. The DMV gave him a 24 hour notice on a Friday afternoon for his rescheduled test on Saturday. We panicked as he had not had his required 3rd driving lesson. The school that provided the first 2 lessons were not helpful at all. I hadn't met Peter until today. I called him Friday evening and he rearranged his schedule to help my son. He absolutely understood the emotional piece of waiting so long for a driver's license and seeing it slip away. It does not end there. Peter spent 2 hours preparing my son for the test. He was patient, calming and according to my son very easy to talk with. Peter has shown not only exemplary instruction but a skill for relating to 16 year olds. I definitely recommend Formula Driving and Peter! read more

Peter is a fantastic driving instructor. He is very professional. Answered all my questions. He was very patient and calm during my son's lessons. He taught my son to be a very safe and confident driver. My son passed his driver's test easily. Peter is highly recommended. read more

Peter is truly the best! He's very patient and knowledgeable and thanks to him I passed my test on the first try too! Thanks peter!!

Peter is awesome!! I passed my driving test the first time with ease. I was quite nervous before I took my first lesson, but I felt confident driving after that. So glad I chose Formula One to take my driving lessons at! read more

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Thank you, Peter. I passed the behind the wheel test. The technique and tricks you told me really helped a lot. Again, thank you. -Bernie read more

This is my review only for customer service as I haven't taken any lessons with them. I am not from Vacaville so I called to find out what to expect on the driving test date and he called me back and provided great tips. read more

My daughter had two lessons with Peter. He was friendly and did come recommended by a friend. We were told that she needed to complete her hours, schedule her DMV driving test, then call to schedule her final lesson. With her high school and college classes taking up much of her time, it took her some time to complete her hours and then schedule her test. We called Peter to schedule her final lesson and he was out of the country for the holidays and a vacation. He would not return for two months, had no way to contact him, and stated in his message that no messages would be heard so do not leave a message. She was not able to make her driving test, her permit expired, she was required to take the written test again AND, because he was not available to verify lessons were taught, she had to take the lessons again. This was absolutely unprofessional. At a MINIMUM, I would have expected he contact his clients he was working with the inform them of his trip and give a heads up. She ended up going to another school, with multiple instructors and had a wonderful experience. The instruction was clearer, more detailed, and included information on DMV test routes and advice. Peter contributed to a stressful situation and would certainly not be recommended. He spent far too much time telling me how he was the best when we met but having experienced another school, he's certainly not. I wish him the best but I would go elsewhere. read more

Peter is an excellent driving instructor. He was very patient with me and for that, I am very grateful. He gave me three lessons and I am optimistic that I will get my license soon. Thanks again Peter for your dedication to teach an old gal like me!!! read more

This review is based only on their website. It was hard to use and confusing. Also it claims to service Dixon but upon calling was told they do not read more

Peter is the greatest. He was patient and understanding with all three of my kids. They were confident when it came time to test and they understood the basics of driving. Peter's progressive training build confidence in the young driver provide tips and tools to become an effective driver. I appreciated his willingness to work with us and provide feedback as well. I would highly recommend Peter for driver training. read more

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I am very disappointed in Formula One Driving School. I was very excited when I scheduled my first appointment with Peter. I had read all the positive Yelp reviews which had motivated me to call and schedule an appointment. The main issue that I noticed was that Peter did not teach me the basics in our first lesson. Peter was constantly braking, and not letting me control the wheel myself. At times, Peter would yell at me or get angry when I made small errors. At more than one point, Peter drove the vehicle himself and did not even let me drive. Through the whole lesson, we only stuck to one small residential area. At the end of our first session, I felt like I did not learn anything or make any improvements. However, I thought I should give him another chance and scheduled another appointment after the first lesson. Peter then called me to let me know he was sick, and that he could not make it to our second appointment. Peter stated that he would call me to reschedule our appointment. After 3 weeks, I called Formula One myself, and did not receive a call back or any reply from the driving school. After my experience with Formula One, I realized that this driving school has unacceptable customer service, and behind the wheel training. Peter has only increased my anxiety, and has made driving very difficult for me. I am not sure how all these positive Yelp reviews came about, they are deceptive and misleading. read more

I just u pick formula one for your driving lesson .. I was frustrated and waisted my money in B star .. But Peter is amazing instructor believe me or not I only have 3 days 2 hours each day lesson and next day I took my behind the wheel test and I passed all the technique and all what Peter told me makes me passed .. Now I have my driver license .. I can go where ever I want.. Thank u Peter .. Your the best !! read more

I was quite particular picking out who was going to teach my son to drive, and I'm SO GLAD I FOUND PETER!! His attitude is amazing, he was incredibly punctual, and my son felt very comfortable with him. He did an excellent job. My teenager is actually a good driver!! much thanks to Peter. I know there's several schools to pick from in the Vacaville area, but Peter is the guy you want!! I don't usually take the time to write these yelp reviews, but Formula One driving school was worth my time recommending to others. read more

I tried three other driving schools in the area, but none of them were nearly as good as Formula One. I came to Peter after failing the first test since it was apparent that the first three schools were not helpful. My experience with his lessons was wonderful since he taught me great techniques that you would not learn from just learning from your parents and he made me feel comfortable behind the wheel. After just two lessons, I finally passed the test! Highly recommend! read more

I have 2 older children of whom I used different driving schools. I must say Formula One is by far the best I have experienced. My youngest daughter was very nervous to start behind the wheel but came back super confident. Which is great but what impressed me most was after each session Peter would walk her to the door and give us a report card. What she did well and what we need to work on with her. He asked if we had questions or concerns. The other companies just drove off and my child would have to tell me the experience. My daughter passed her test on the first attempt I believe in part it was his instruction and because we knew what to work on with her. I would recommend this company over any other. Thank you Peter we have knowledgeable and safer driver because of you. read more

Peter helped me out BIG TIME for my behind the wheel test. After failing in San Mateo's cranky DMV I wanted to give Vacaville a try because of their numerous appointments. Peter hooked me up with an AWESOME brush up for the road test with skills and trick that definitely helped on the test. He also hung around with me at the DMV for an appointment to open up. Thanks Peter! read more