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    SoCal Driving Academy

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    Ask the Community - SoCal Driving Academy

    Do you teach manual stick shift? My son wants to learn a manual car transmission.

    Hello! We do not teach manual transmission.

    Can I have lessons on my own car?

    No. You are required to use our car as it has been approved by the DMV.

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    With so many driving schools around the area offering the same rates, it was difficult to pick and…read morechoose which one to go with, but I ultimately landed with AP since they have a discount for A students. As a broke college student, I was very reluctant to pay for driving lessons, but figures in my life told me it was best to drive with an instructor because they understand how to teach you the fundamentals of not only passing the driving test, but also the life skill of driving. My instructor, David, aka "Mr. Adventure," was nothing other than amazing. He distinguished what my weak points were as a driver and helped me understand what I really needed to improve on so I wouldn't be a squirrel on the road. Not only did I pass my test first try with flying colors, but I also feel as though I really understand how to be on the road. Coming out of this experience, I got exactly what I was seeking. I really enjoyed my time conversing with Mr. Adventure too, as he is a great and funny dude who made the experience undoubtedly better. I really would just like to give my props to him and say thank you for helping me understand how to drive. I can now take these skills and implement them into my everyday life, not only to keep other families safe, but my own as well.

    I passed my drivers test first try. Mr. Adventure was an amazing teacher with various skilled…read morethorough instructions that resonated with me very well and helped out so much during my behind the wheel exam. They were simple but went so far as to guiding me through driving. If I could give him more stars I would and I say this with a ton of confidence. Such a great guy. Great instructor. Be sure to book your lessons with him. I only got to do one lesson with him unfortunately but I got so much out of it. Imagine what anyone could to with all three lessons with Mr. Adventure. BOOK WITH HIM TRUST ME BRO

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    We enrolled our daughter up for all of the required number of hours/classes through Varsity Driving…read moreAcademy (VDA). The instructors were very patient with her as she learned the car and rules of the road. It's very important to find a trustworthy driving academy. From purchasing the sessions, to scheduling the sessions, and to scheduling the CA DMV test, it was such an easy process. Our daughter really felt at ease and comfortable with instructors Catherine Steveley and Dan Younger. They really understand how to instruct/connect with a new youth driver. Thank you! Today, our daughter took her CA DMV driver's test and SHE PASSED THE TEST!!! Thank you to everyone at VDA!!! We will go through VDA when our son is eligible.

    When my son first got his permit I looked on Yelp to find a great behind the wheel program for him…read more I called Varsity and they were amazingly helpful on the phone. When Bob came to our house for my son's first lesson he was kind and knowledgeable, letting us know what to expect. My son had a great experience and at the end Bob spoke with us and gave us things to work on with him. All three lessons were amazing, he even gave us tips and tricks for the test and suggested which DMV to go to. Our son passed with flying colors and has a great driving record (he has been driving for 3 years). I am writing this a few years later because we moved away from Irvine and had to find another company for our daughter. Her experience was not as good and we did not feel that she was ready to be driving on her own even after that company signed off on it. I immediately called Varsity and they found her a time to work with Bob and we drove down to Irvine for it. In just two hours he taught her so much, he went through everything and corrected her previous instruction. She is a much more confident and safer driver because of him. She passed her test two days after the lesson. Thank you Varsity and Bob!

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    If you are planing on having your young one start to drive and looking for a trust worthy driving…read moreschool don't look anymore. Oscar provides fast communication explains the process to us new parents and takes /guides your child in preparation to what to expect when going into the DMV office . This company also provides behind the wheel driving practice, everythibg in one stop, prices are reasonable too. I have been hiring his services since I was 16 years old, my two daughters took the courses as well. I'm a happy customer. Thank you , Oscar for the great customer service.

    This is purely my personal experience. I acknowledge that Oscar might not have been good a fit for…read moreme as an instructor, which probably affects my perspective. I have driving anxiety and even made myself a bit nauseous behind the wheel for the first few driving lessons. With all that said, I feel that Oscar could've been a bit more understanding and encouraging. While he did give great tips and advice, it felt it touched on more of what I was doing wrong, which mentally weighed me down and sort of added to the anxiety I already had. Oscar also rarely commented on the things I did right or occasionally felt a bit confident about. Again, I acknowledge my situation is a bit more special, but just wanted to share for those who might relate or be on the same boat.

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