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Student 1st Driving School

5.0 (66 reviews)
Open 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

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I had an amazing experience .From the beginning, they made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel.

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I have driven six times already in the streets and everything but I feel I need the finishing touches to pass my drivers test will two hours be enough and will you take me on the freeway?

Two hours may be enough, but it’s hard to tell without having seen you drive. Our instructors would review your skill level and start preparing you for the road test. If they feel you would benefit from additional lessons, they would recommend them… Read more

Do you provide the car for the actual test?

No, we do not. We take students to the DMV to practice and perform mock road tests, but our insurance doesn’t allow us to “rent” the vehicle out.

Hello I don't see any recent reviews, just Yelp AI Assistant response April 2026. Please confirm is your place of business is still available, and is previous pricing listed…

Hello, yes we are still available for business. Our pricing is as follows: 1 lesson is $175 3 lesson… Read more

What type of cars do u guys use? Just want to make sure your fleet is decent.

We have a 2021 mazda 3 and a 2022 Subaru legacy

How much are classes?

$150 for a 2 hour session. We pick up the student from their homes if they live in the San Gabriel Valley or surrounding cities and each lesson is 1-on-1. $420 for 3 2-hr… Read more

Do you issue the certificate after 6 hour lessons?

Yes, but only for students under the age of 18 because it’s a requirement for them to have 6 hours of instruction with a driving school before taking the road test. Anyone over the age of 18 would not need one.

No reviews since Feb 2022. Is this business still open?

Yes, Very much still open! Unfortunately Yelp doesn’t always keep the reviews in chronological order. We had a 5 star review as early as 6 days ago. Also there are dozens of reviews that Yelp thinks are spam and their automated system moves them to… Read more

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He goes extremely in-depth about the driving test itself and helps you get comfortable with the area before hand.

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Edison Truck And Bus Driving School

Edison Truck And Bus Driving School

4.2(24 reviews)
1.0 mi

### 5-Star Review for Edison Truck and Bus Driving School…read more Wow, where do I even start? At 68 years young (retired business exec here), I decided to dive headfirst into getting my CDL Class B P with Hazmat endorsement--no prior truck or bus driving experience whatsoever. I'd just landed a sweet job offer from a local bus company, but I knew I needed some solid training to hit the ground running. A quick AI search led me to Edison, and after digging into reviews, their rep, and all the details I could find, I signed up for their 80-hour program. For two straight months, I threw myself into it--classes four days a week, plus cramming like it was my first rodeo (which it kinda was). And let me tell you, this was hands-down one of the best learning experiences of my life. The whole place feels like family, run by the Freire crew who've been at it for over 30 years with tons of real-deal commercial driving under their belts. They're patient as saints, super knowledgeable, and get the DMV tests inside out--they're with you every bumpy mile of the way. I had an absolute blast! If you're on the fence about a CDL school, skip the hesitation and go straight to Edison. Huge shoutout to my instructors Tonnie Freire, Jordan Freire, and Julio--you guys made it fun, challenging, and totally doable. Couldn't recommend this place more!

I'm writing this review for something that happened a while back. Refund policy at the time was…read morefull refund if requested within a month of signing up. I requested a refund in that timeframe only to be given the runaround and delayed until AFTER 1 month lol so you already know what's coming next.. I wasn't issued a full refund because the 1 month has passed. Instead I was only given a half refund out of "good faith" according to someone named Jesus hahaha. Clearly all of their admin is in on it for it to play out this way. Shady business run by shady people.

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Edison Truck And Bus Driving School - Some of the equipment used in our training

Some of the equipment used in our training

Edison Truck And Bus Driving School - Ex Marine Students supporting along with instructor Tonnie Freire at DMV upon successful completion of exam

Ex Marine Students supporting along with instructor Tonnie Freire at DMV upon successful completion of exam

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City Driving School - Licensed with City. Great job ZUKI.

City Driving School

4.6(113 reviews)
8.5 mi

Great place! They…read moregive you a 1 hour drive around the actual course that you will take for your driving test. Overall super happy. Passed on my first time. They made it very easy. It's been a few months since I got my license I believe my instructor was Edward! He was super helpful in giving practical tips for passing the freaking test.

Unprofessional, Disorganized, and Completely Unaccountable…read more This company is an absolute disaster. I had a very important DMV appointment, and their office somehow failed to log it altogether -- even though they had no problem taking my payment right away. When I called to confirm the appointment, I was told there was no record of it. Instead of owning up to their mistake, Kenya gave me attitude and offered nothing useful except to "reschedule." The issue was entirely on their end, yet she acted like she was doing me a favor. I asked to speak to Edward, the so-called manager, and of course, he couldn't be bothered to talk to me. He had his secretary handle it instead -- who clearly had no authority and offered a bunch of useless, unacceptable suggestions that didn't help at all. I eventually had to resolve the situation myself -- something they should have handled from the start. Luckily, there happened to be another driver at the DMV at the time, or I would've been completely out of luck. This entire operation is unprofessional from top to bottom. They lack communication, accountability, and basic customer service skills. Kenya was rude, Edward hid behind his staff, and nobody took responsibility for their own mistake. If your appointment actually matters, do NOT trust this business. They will take your money, mess up your schedule, and then blame you for their incompetence. I honestly have no idea how they're still in business. If I could put zero stars I would.

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Unical Driving & Traffic Violator School

Unical Driving & Traffic Violator School

4.1(32 reviews)
4.5 mi

Unical Driving School is awesome and affordable. Signing up for the teen 6 hour behind-the-wheel…read moretraining was painless, thanks to the friendly staff. Instructor Edward Wu is a very cool and professional guy. He made me feel confident behind the wheel in just about every daily driving situation. You can often hear him telling you "No worries." Edward was also prompt to pick me up from home at the appointment time. Minus one star because like Helen D. mentioned in a previous review, he can be impatient at times. In my case, he wanted me to promptly take off from a stop sign as soon as I can to a stop (assuming it was clear, of course). Other than this minor incident, I would highly recommend Unical Driving School.

SHORT VERSION: If you wish to pass the driving test, I'd recommend Viva driving school in Pasadena…read more They will teach you everything you need to know about what the DMV will expect. If you wish for a cheap driving school, this school will do $60 per 2-hr session but you won't learn as much and you will probably get a lot of errors during the driving test. LONG VERSION: The overview of my scenario: I took two 2-hour driving sessions with 'Unical Driving School' and a 1-hour driving session + DMV servicing with another school called 'Viva Driving School'. 4 NOV 2013: Called to schedule my appointment, and the receptionist who I talked to wasn't rude, but didn't explain to me much about their programs either. All she said was "$60 for 2 hours". I made an appointment anyway because it was VERY cheap compared to other schools. 6 NOV 2013: It was the day of my appointment. The instructor was supposed to be here at 1:45pm, but he (Edward Wu) came 10 minutes late. He was very nice, so I decided not to mark him for being late. I told him it was my first time driving, so he drove around for 15 minutes, but he didn't really teach me anything while he was driving. It was my turn to drive, and I did "pretty well for a first time driver" (in the words of Mr. Wu). We drove around Monterey Park, and occasionally, he would tell me to slow down when no cars were around, and then tell me to speed up when cars started to line up behind me. It got pretty annoying. Occasionally, he would go on his phone and not really pay attention to how I was driving. At the end of the lesson, he wanted me to schedule another appointment, and I did it (which I knew I would regret) because I felt like I didn't really learn anything. 7 NOV 2013: This time, he was 20 minutes late... minus one star. He taught me how to change lanes, which was great, but he did the same thing as he did yesterday (telling me to slow down and speed up)... minus another star. That's all he taught me for that day... Same thing as yesterday, he was on his cellphone, plus, he would occasionally yawn. He wanted me to schedule another appointment, and that's when I felt that he was doing that on purpose to make more money. 12 NOV 2013: This was the day I had my DMV driving test. I decided to try 'Viva Driving School' in Pasadena because they had a special package where they do DMV Servicing (they take you to the DMV at the day of your test, and let you use their car to take the test) plus a 1-hr driving session prior to the test. They taught me a lot about what was expected on the test, things that weren't discussed from 'Unical Driving School'... minus TWO stars. I learned WAY more in 1 hour with 'Viva Driving School' than I did in 4 hours with this school.

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Unical Driving & Traffic Violator School
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Certified Safe Driver

Certified Safe Driver

5.0(16 reviews)
12.9 mi

Just passed my class A testing at the DMV. I passed on the…read morefirst try. I could not recommend CSD enough. Just over a week and done from a-z. All the guys there, Mike, Gary, Pat and most of all Raul were professional and about getting the job done right the first time, on time.... every time!! Raul was my instructor and is one of the best guys I've ever met. He knew exactly what it took for me to be my best at what he was teaching. Extremely patient, knowledgeable and supportive at instilling in me what it takes to drive a large vehicle and trailer safely, efficiently and to become profitable and an asset to any company I work for in the entire world. Thanks CSD!! I've now arrived and I am ready to work and make $$$!

I am writing this review from my wife's yelp account my names Brian. I was enrolled in this CDL…read moreschool 2 weeks ago. I am very happy and satisfied with my outcome. I just got my class A license today. Raul was my instructor the whole way, very amazing guy really cool and knowledgeable. I had a good time learning everything I needed to know to obtain my license. I learned all my stuff from inspections to air brakes to driving in less than 1 week very satisfied. I would recommend this school to anyone trying to get there CDL license. Thank you again Raul very thankful for u and the staff at certified safe driver school.

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Certified Safe Driver - We can also come out and provide a safety demonstration at your events.

We can also come out and provide a safety demonstration at your events.

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Certified Safe Driver - All vehicles that have GVWR over 10,000 lbs. require a proficiency document signed off for every driver that drives them.

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All vehicles that have GVWR over 10,000 lbs. require a proficiency document signed off for every driver that drives them.

1 Driving School - "Mike was the coolest Instructor ever. Definitely prepared me for my test. I passed on the first try." --T.S. - Monrovia

1 Driving School

3.7(19 reviews)
7.8 mi

If I had to learn all over again, Mike would be my first choice! He deserves the 5 stars…read more I came to the lesson nervous about driving (I did the manual/stickshift lesson). I explained my concerns about learning stick and he addressed every one of them until I felt confident. I was nervous to drive the freeway and do an uphill start, but his guidance helped a lot. He's very patient and explains things clearly. Leagues above the instructors I had when I was learning for my license. I would trust him to teach my little brother how to drive when he practices for his license. Thanks Mike! You're a good dude and are awesome at teaching driving.

I rarely leave one-star reviews, especially for businesses we've used before with success…read more Unfortunately, this experience was completely different -- and deeply disappointing. Several years ago, we used this driving school for my eldest daughter. Her instructor, Mike, was excellent: patient, professional, and well-organized. Based on that positive experience, we signed up again on December 27th for my middle daughter and specifically requested Mike. We were told this would not be a problem as long as we were willing to wait a few weeks. What followed was over a month of disorganization, poor communication, and ultimately disrespectful treatment by a staff member named Dave, who insisted on handling everything exclusively via text message. We were never provided a calendar or scheduling system. Instead, we were asked to manually text availability months in advance, which we did -- repeatedly. Despite multiple follow-ups, Dave kept saying he would "get back to us" to schedule Mike, but never did. After weeks of trying to lock down a date, I finally called him directly. That call was shocking. Dave was abrasive, dismissive, and offered no solutions. He abruptly informed me that there were now no available dates until mid-March -- more than two months out from the call, and nearly three months from the date we paid. He refused to escalate the issue or let me speak with anyone else, and made no effort to offer alternatives. After this experience, I went back and read the recent reviews -- something I regret not doing sooner. There is a clear pattern in the last few years of complaints about scheduling failures, lack of follow-through, and poor communication. Earlier reviews (2018-2021) paint a very different picture, largely praising instructors like Mike. Something has clearly changed. We did eventually receive a refund, but that doesn't undo the real cost: we lost over a month of time and delayed our daughter's ability to get on the road and practice. My advice: do not rely on past reputation alone. Read the most recent reviews carefully before booking. Based on our experience, this business is no longer operating at the level it once did.

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1 Driving School - "With 1 Driving School I was able to pass my driving test the first try." Z.Y. - Pasadena

"With 1 Driving School I was able to pass my driving test the first try." Z.Y. - Pasadena

1 Driving School - "They sent me the best driving tutor. I've passed my test and I've got my California Driving License. Thank You very much 1 Driving School."

"They sent me the best driving tutor. I've passed my test and I've got my California Driving License. Thank You very much 1 Driving School."

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