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    Raffie's Driving School

    5.0 (7 reviews)
    Closed 8:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    The best driving instructor! Been driving for almost a year now and it wouldn't be possible without Raffie's guidance.

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    Ford Driving School

    4.4
    (198 reviews)
    1.6 mi

    I paid for the driving lessons along with the DMV behind-the-wheel test, and everything went…read moresmoothly. I had two of the best driving instructors, Jose and Belica--huge shoutout to both of them! They were incredibly patient, and as someone who was honestly very nervous to drive for the first time, they made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. If you're a first-time driver, I highly recommend taking lessons with Belica. She's amazing and walks you through everything step by step until you feel fully ready to drive on your own. I also passed my driving test thanks to them! And another shoutout to Gabi, the sweetest receptionist, who makes sure every driving lesson and DMV test is scheduled perfectly and stress-free. I truly can't express how appreciative I am of Jose and Belica for their patience, encouragement, and support throughout the entire process. They made such a nerve-wracking experience feel manageable and I'm so grateful for everything they did to help me succeed.

    I feel that their instructor Nathaniel harassed me. This man is probably around 50 and I'm 21 and I…read moreshowed up trying to learn how to drive, and he told me twice that my tattoo was "cute" (commented on two different tattoos) and that my voice was "cute." He also wasn't even a good instructor, we would get to a dead end and I'd have to ask him to turn left or right while being fully stopped. He reached over and adjusted my wheel slightly while on a residential street approximately 5 times without saying a word. I got annoyed and I asked him, "am I driving too close to the other cars?" to which he replied "yes." You're supposed to tell me that! I have reason to believe that it was partially to invade my space especially due to the flirty comments. I've never had another instructor behave this way before, tried him out and was disappointed. I asked for a refund for just that lesson after I had switched to another instructor for my remaining 4 hours I had prepaid as part of the package. I did this to not lose any more money to this company, and another instructor was sufficient for the remaining lessons. When I asked for one for ONLY the lesson with Nathaniel (which they should have offered in the first place), they offered me a complimentary lesson with another instructor instead, stating that they "understood my frustration" and would "have a conversation with him." This completely dodges accountability. This service is not what I paid for and I will be having to go out of my way to file a charge dispute with my bank to make things right. I also reported him to the DMV already online. When I posted about the school and reporting the school to the DMV on my Instagram account, one of my old coworkers reached out to me. She's 18. I didn't even mention his name in my post, yet she had asked me "did you get Nathaniel?". I was like "how the heck did you know?" And apparently he had harassed her too. He thought she was underage and still proceeded to make inappropriate comments about her height. Take this review as a warning. This man shouldn't be teaching driving to anybody ESPECIALLY high schoolers because he is abusing his position of power to harass young girls and women. They responded to this review alerting me that they were advised to sue. As a response, I have attached the email, which includes no personal information about anyone whatsoever, in which they acknowledged that his behavior was unacceptable, not "small talk." They also included in their public response to my review that "lessons are 2 hours long and can be stopped at any time if students feel uncomfortable." This sentence honestly really frustrated me because I feel that it inappropriately shifts the responsibility onto me, a new driver who did not know where we even were on the road or how to get back to the school, to tell a man 3 times my size and double my age while alone in the car with him and reliant on his guidance, that I feel uncomfortable and wish to stop the lesson and head back. I consider this victim blaming. The fact that I reached out the day after and did everything I could to inform them of his behavior and state that I was no longer comfortable working with him after the lesson should have been enough for them to absolve me of blame from this situation. Their response speaks for itself. I stand by my review and encourage fellow Yelpers to always share their experiences, good or bad.

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    Chase Driving & Traffic School

    Chase Driving & Traffic School

    4.5
    (65 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    SERIOUSLY DO NOT GO WITH THIS DRIVING SCHOOL!!! At first I saw bad comment on Yelp but I ignored it…read moreand soon I regretted I had lessons with this instructor called Zoren and he teaches REALLY BAD!!! He kept saying little gas, more gas, no gas within the same 5 seconds, giving confusing signals, and blaming me adding gas while my foot was not even on the padel... He never actually looked at what ur doing but just arrogantly thinking he knows you the best. When you asked him what mistake you made and how to fix the problem, he never able to teach u the right way. Instead he'll just say, ' just take more lessons and you'll be better.' YEAH YOU ARE RIGHT BUT I DON'T EXPECT TO LEARN NOTHING AFTER CLASS... and I really hated him kept saying he will bring me to good places around here, I was like 'I don't even care about the tourist spots I just want to learn how to drive. Who cares if the place is rich or no?' Appreciate him took me around but he's gone too over for real. One more thing is when we were on the street, the speed limit was like 35mph but he kept asking me to drive at 20 something... when I speed to around 30+ he'll start judging. But I knew the DMV is gonna fail you if you drive too slow... the fact that when I was having lessons with another driving school, the instructor told me I was driving too slow on a 35 street with just 27-29 speed but this Zoren always say I can't drive fast... I really got pissed by him because he said like he's the only one who knows how to drive in the entire world, really arrogant. The last lesson I told him I am not taking class with him anymore cause I'll change to another teaching school and he just told me I AM NOT GONNA PASS MY TEST CAUSE I DONT DRIVE WELL the fact turned out I passed my test with only three mistakes proves I drive okay even I start from zero. But the credit doesn't go to this driving school at all

    Could have written a review a decade ago but dunno yelp that time. But Zoren deserves a good…read morereview. Not sure though if he's still there since it's been 10 years since I enrolled here. I enrolled to a different traffic school that year for months and was frustrated because ive been failing my actual driving test. I failed 3 times So my ex bf who is now my hubby enrolled me to a different traffic school nearby his apartment. He said he's one of the best.. Sooooo I met Zoren who was my driving instructor and only taught me for 2 hours before my actual driving test, he's so nice and funny because he's Armenian and knows how to speak a little bit of Tagalog. Anyway, after my session with him, he went with me and drove to Glendale DMV for my actual test, he's a bit popular there because driving examiners knows him. Lol! And I remember the examiner told me i was lucky that Zoren was my instructor. After my test, finally, i passed Thanks to Chase Driving School

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    Hye Driving School

    Hye Driving School

    4.6
    (84 reviews)
    1.0 mi

    I was very hesitant to have my daughter take her 6 hours lessons here due to the negative reviews…read more After reading the positive reviews, I'd decided to take a chance since they were cheaper than the other two schools with five stars. Anyway, Romeo was the instructor all three times. First day, he told her to drive. She was surprised and said that she did better than she thought. They took breaks at the office and was taught rules of the road. The second day was pretty much the same. The last day was spent on the streets and freeway. My daughter said that he was nice, positive, instructional and motivational. That's all a mom needs to hear! He told her what she needed to work on and to come back one more time more she takes the driving test. She is happy and confident after this experience. I'm happy that I made a good choice on this place.

    It takes some courage to review a traffic school because nobody wants to admit that they took…read moreliberties on the road that resulted in being required to attend. Secondly, who wants to admit that they liked the experience as this is part of the punishment process. Well after attending Hye Traffic School, I must admit that I was pleasantly surprised with this school as I was expecting a long and boring process, for which it was anything but. The staff genuinely care about the students, the fee is reasonable and they run a quality program. During my class, the owner called the instructor and informed him that there was a woman coming in late because apparently her class from another company was canceled and she was going to admit her late and work with her after class to ensure that she was able to get credit for going. It tells you a lot about a company when they take responsibility not just only for their business but also for the mishaps of competitors, all for the benefit of the customer. All in all, I had an amazing experience, I hope that I don't ever have to repeat it, however I'm glad there's a company that puts it's students first and is willing to help people when they need it.

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    Grace’s Driving School

    Grace’s Driving School

    5.0
    (9 reviews)
    7.8 mi
    Certified professionals
    Speaks Spanish

    My son was very comfortable with Manny, who took him through the whole range of skills during his…read morelessons package. They drove at dusk, at night, in rain, on the freeway. It built my son's confidence and relieved us parents from taking him through those experiences for the first time. Great investment in safety and peace of mind all the way around!

    HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - GRACE DRIVING SCHOOL…read more I am truly grateful for my experience with Grace Driving School. From the moment I learned they were family-owned and had female driving instructors, I already felt confident I was making the right choice. The moment I read all the wonderful reviews--especially about how fantastic they are with younger drivers--I made an immediate decision to go with them. I didn't even bother looking for alternatives, and I'm so glad I didn't. What I loved most is their simplified, non-overwhelming teaching techniques. They know exactly how to meet you where you are. Mariam- the adopted Leo in particular, is incredibly systematic and intuitive. She adjusts the learning style based on what works best for you. I'm a visual learner, and she would literally draw things out so I could clearly understand the concepts. That meant so much to me. And Manuel, The Zen Master -- hands down the most patient man I've ever encountered... and that's with me driving! His calm demeanor, steady guidance, and genuine care make you feel safe, supported, and capable. They set you up for success, step by step. I am truly honored to have been one of their students. The experience was absolutely worth it, and I can't recommend them enough. Humbled to be their student. If you're looking for driving lessons, don't think twice--enroll with Grace Driving School. You will be in the best hands.

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    Lincoln Park Driving & Traffic School

    Lincoln Park Driving & Traffic School

    3.9
    (56 reviews)
    6.1 mi

    I'll admit, I had my doubts about this school. However, it was still something I needed and it…read moreworked out great for me. (I got my License Today!) I mostly practice with Michelle and she was great at helping me learn for the first time and she was easy to talk too when I needed to get my mind off my anxiety. Definitely come with questions and a good attitude. Daniel was also very friendly and helpful, I recommend both of them. Personally, I did get frustrated driving with Johnson, but he helped my turns and thats all that matters at the end of the day. Ruby was very friendly and was trying to pump me up for the test, I appreciated it. Overall, I'd recommend this school. For first time drivers, Michelle is a great instructor, but so was Daniel and Ruby.

    This man should be fired and employed in another field, He kept slapping my arm and stressing me…read morewhile barking orders in a mumbled way that no one that speaks English can understand ( I am from Brazil) i don't speak Spanish and we are in America he wore gloves because he told me he cant touch students while he keeps doing this, of course I failed my test and paid 170 for a 1 hour lesson that he was late smelling bad and the car had no gas, making be reverse into a busy street, I never been so angry in my life if he was younger I would be aggressive towards him if you understand me, please treat people with respect ans go leadn English

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    Golden Eagle Driving School

    Golden Eagle Driving School

    4.7
    (96 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    I had only good experiences working with this driving school! I booked the 6-hour sessions nearly…read moretwo weeks ago as I already knew how to drive (used to drive in Indonesia, and in Asia in general, the way people drive is so different) so I needed to practice and get use to the car that I was going to use for the driving test (I knew that I was going to rent their car for the test). The 6-hour practice went smoothly. Michelle was my instructor and she was a good one. She made me feel relax and that made me confident. As for the driving test, I recommend to also make the appointment through this driving school especially if you don't want to wait for too long (2-3 months? Yikes!). Gary picked me up on the day of the test. We practiced a little bit in the Glendale DMV area then I did my test, and I passed! Made two mistakes only (yes I'm proud of it :)). From beginning to end (from practice to getting my temporary license), all it took was 11 days! Thank you so much, Golden Eagle Driving School! I'm a happy client. :)

    I don't know what type of operation they run here but they are not very professional. I talked to…read moresome guy on the phone and he was willing to help and all but was trying to get me to book my appointment at the Glendale DMV even though I was willing to pay the difference for the Hollywood one. For some reason he gave me a phone number to send my driving permit to, because he was insisting he could get me an appointment for the Glendale one. It's been a few days and no update, no plan for the behind the wheel test no NOTHING! I texted him to see what was gonna happen and it seems he has ghosted me or something. Be careful with these people and book with Royals driving school better, don't waste your time. They reply quick and won't have you anxious for your test.

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