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

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!

Sherry is excellent! Both of my kids went through training with her and were very well prepared for…read moretheir driving tests.

Sherry is an awesome driving instructor! She made sure to go over all of the essentials with my son…read moreso he felt totally prepared when it was time to take the driving test. We really enjoyed working with her! We highly recommend Sherry to everyone!

My son really liked Sergio and his instruction. He made him feel comfortable and confident - which…read moreis exactly what is needed while learning to drive! Definitely recommend this driving school.

We chose Beach City Driving Schools based on all of the great reviews on Google. We were skeptical…read moreat first because of the affordability. We bought their 10hr package because we wanted our daughter to have a little extra training behind the wheel. This school provided the basic instruction but also included parking in parking lots and did a mock DMV during course with our daughter, where they walked her through everything that was on her DMV driving exam.

I can't imagine a better driver training program for teenagers than Teen Road to Safety. Over the…read morepast few years, I'd spot TRTS vehicles out in the wild, and always thought it was cool that they were utilizing Mustangs, Model 3s, and Bronco Sport vehicles rather than more pedestrian entry-level sedans. As the father to a car-crazy teenager, when it came time for my son to begin his behind-the-wheel training, TRTS was the only solution we considered. Each two-hour lesson with Steven Unland and Jim Sewell was thorough and my son enjoyed conversing with Steven and Jim as he drove. At the end of each lesson, I was given a session review sheet containing the things they covered during the driving lesson and feedback for any areas that my son needed to work on before the next lesson. Thanks to the training that TRTS provided, my son confidently and effortlessly passed his CA DMV behind-the-wheel driving test with only a one point deduction.

I found TRTS here on Yelp several months ago. My 17 yo son really has no interest in driving and…read moreprefers his e-bike. Starting with a reluctant driver can't be an easy task for a driving instructor, but Marc was so patient. Yesterday he had his final lesson and his test is Monday. Marc has done an excellent job of preparing him. He has an easy going attitude while also imparting crucial wisdom. My son is still reluctant but I'm grateful to Marc for helping along this important milestone of life. Cheers to safe drivers!

If you want to get MENTALLY prepared for passing the behind-the-wheel test, please, make Lance your…read morefirst choice! Scheduling and payments: everything's online. I suggest reaching out via text message before paying to make sure he has the availability you're looking for. Lance is very organized and it has an excellent scheduling system. You will get reminders through text and he will always be on time for lessons or your DMV appointment. He respects you, your money, and your time. He is flexible as long as you communicate with time. 1 hour behind the wheel test prep: He will give you the DMV examiner experience, meaning he will be VERY strict and COLD BLOODED for real, (I even told him that lol) If you have ever been at the DMV you can tell how sad and mean this people are. Well, Lance will show you how to control your nerves and focus on the importance of driving safely and listening actively. So don't take it personally, for the ones that said he was mean, I would say he's very straightforward, he wants you to follow the rules and you have to go out of your comfort zone and trust his teaching method. He gave me feedback after the lesson, it was mostly learning how to control my nervousness and don't anticipate the examiner's instructions. Other than that he said my driving was fine. :) DMV test day package: He picked me up on time and let me drive to the DMV, again, her reminded me about actively listening to the instructions and the importance of understanding the psychology of the test to pass. Lance being this strict helped me to be more calm because when the examiner approached us, I was prepared to not let the examiner's cold-blooded unemotional detached attitude affect me. Result: I passed the test with few errors and then we drove back to the pickup spot. Today recommended! Thanks, Lance, I wish you the best!

We used SoCal Driving Academy for our daughters pre-test lessons. She enjoyed the lessons with…read moreLance and it helped her greatly in preparation for the driving test, which she passed first time! Thank you for all of your great instruction Lance!

Very professional and helpful! They were patient, informative, and made the whole process feel a…read morelot less stressful. Really appreciate their kindness and guidance

excellent . Sam is a very good instructor . my daughter passed test in her first test . i highly…read morerecommend .

Highly recommend Roadmaster! James the owner has a very calm demeanor. He taught my daughter how…read moreto be safe on the roads and also practiced some of the areas the driving test could take her. Thank you!

James was great and easy to work with. He made sure my son was ready to take his driving test and…read morehelpedbim with the things he meededto work on .I 100% recommend James and Roadmaster Driving School.

Luis, the owner and operator, is so informative and honest. I have been working with another…read moredriving school for my daughter and was having a horrible time scheduling and communicating with that school. I called Luis and he gave me all of my options to complete my daughter's lesson and told me why things were happening. If I could do it over, I would have started with Luis instead of dealing with the other school.

Like the other 1 star reviews, PLEASE READ THEM!!…read more We had a very disappointing experience with The Way driving school. Our instructor, Jordan, did not provide much actual detail instructions and instead had my teen drive him to a food location so he could get a drink in one of our PAID lessons. A friend of ours reported a similar experience where their lesson included a fast food stop. For a paid driving lesson, this felt unprofessional and a poor use of time. Communication and scheduling were also very frustrating. Responses were slow and most times booking lessons were unorganized. Example: The Instructor will either show up 1 hour early or even late and not finishing our actual hours. Another main concern was safety. Only one of the vehicles we saw had instructor-side brakes and pedals. The other cars (including their Tesla and other vehicles) did not appear to have these added safety features. We specifically requested a car with instructor controls for our teen, but that request was not honored. Overall, the experience did not meet expectations, especially considering the importance of proper instruction and SAFETY for new drivers. ***In response to the owner's comment below: I am not seeking a refund or any form of compensation, nor did I mention that in my original review. My intention is simply to share my experience and perspective to help inform others who may be considering this driving school. This is, after all, a platform for HONEST FEEDBACK. My review reflects what we experienced and is not a false accusation. If you take the time to read other negative reviews, you will notice similar concerns raised by other clients. ***

I highly recommend this wonderful trainer ( Hugh ) who is very skilled and very patient. In…read moreaddition, I'm 67 years old woman and I'm forgetting very easily but he help me pass the test at the first time at dmv. I'm very proud of myself and very appreciated Hugh very much. Thank you thank you His name is Hugh!! I really recommend him.

Working with this company was a nightmare. They obviously don't have enough cars or drivers. My…read moredaughter has a very tight schedule and they were not willing to work with her schedule for her last lesson. They were so rude and hung up on me, would not stop talking over me and wouldn't let me speak. I had to hire a new company so I could keep my daughters driving test and had to pay another $200 after I had already payed this company $600. Do not give this company your business!!