It was my 3rd try to take the Driving Test, I am lucky that David took me in altho its a last minute appointment. I appreciate all the instructors that taught me, they are very professional. August for teaching me about my mistakes. Noha for her motherly love, strict but you can feel she wants you to pass. And most specially to David, who went out of his way to take me to my Driving exam. Appreciate all the staff, Daisy in the reception is very nice too.. Thanks a lot to all of you.. read more

I just finished my 6 hours and I feel far more confident driving. Bruce, my driving instructor, helped me get very comfortable behind the wheel and to feel prepared for the driving test. I recommend asking for Bruce to be your instructor read more

Robert is amazing!! My son completed all three sessions with him. He just passed his driving test on his first try yesterday. Robert patiently guided him through every important detail. Robert would pick him up in front of his school and then drop him off at home. I even had Robert pick him up at my son's school to do a little refresher before the test. He also took him to the DMV so my son could use their car. Highly recommend this school and Robert. read more

My son just completed his driving lessons with Gabby. All 3 lessons with her! He came home after each lesson with so much more confidence. He shared all of the things gabby had explained to him and felt very at ease with her at his side. He said she was calm and attentive and didn't stress him out. Thank you gabby for an amazing experience for my son! read more

Very professional and very helpful. I passed my test! Many thanks to Viva Driving School's read more

I had a great experience with this driving school! Everyone was professional and supportive throughout the process. A huge thank you to my instructor, Arlene. She was incredibly patient, attentive, and always gave clear instructions and helpful advice that made me feel more confident behind the wheel. She created such a calm and encouraging learning environment, and thanks to her guidance, I passed my driving test on my first try! I highly recommend this driving school, especially Arlene, to anyone learning how to drive. read more

Happy to write this review for Robert and Arthur!!! Both were incredibly patient and knowledgeable. My daughter felt safe every time she came home, sharing that she learned so much more than I could ever teach her. Thank you, Robert and Arthur; both AMAZING instructors!!!!! read more

I had a great experience with this driving school! A special thank you to my driving instructor, Robert. He was patient, professional, and always encouraging. Even though I passed my driving test on my second try, Robert never gave up on me. He helped me build my confidence, corrected my mistakes, and made sure I was fully prepared. Thanks to his guidance and support, I finally passed! I highly recommend this driving school, especially if you get Robert as your instructor. Thank you for helping me achieve my goal of getting my driver's license. read more

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Robert is the best driving instructor!!! He's taught me, my husband, our daughter and now our son. I highly recommend him, he's patient, thorough, and just da*n good at what does. Hopefully he doesn't retire by the time our youngest is ready to drive. Thank you Robert!!! read more

We were looking for an experienced instructor to teach our son. We needed someone with a lot of knowledge because my son has a physical disability and we wanted a thorough and trustworthy instructor to assess his ability to drive. We found the best instructor for our situation! Robert is experienced, patient and direct. We felt very secure that we had found the perfect teacher. Our son passed his DMV behind the wheel test today. We are very appreciative of Robert's expertise. read more

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Super driving school Friendly teacher Relaxed (wish they would franchise) Need more driver ed schools like Viva SWM renew drivers lisc , age 70 CA DMV Good tips. Knows DMV scoring for test Use Viva car or your car read more

I passed my driving test with VIVA driving school! First, I booked the 6 hour lessons with Noja, and the driving test with Artur! Noja helped prepare me well for the driving test, she was very patient, attentive, and gave feedback on what to improve, and tips on how to drive defensively! Artur also gave me feedback on what I needed to specifically work on, and was very kind and encouraging. I would highly recommend booking lessons with this driving school, and renting their car out for the actual DMV exam! read more

Great instructors and taught my son very well. David Fuentes is great and taught my son everything he needed to know to pass! read more

My experience with Viva and David F. has been really smooth, comfortable, and fun. I heard about Viva from my friends and was anxious about driving but Viva makes scheduling appointments super easy and David is an amazing teacher and is really fun and chill to talk to! I definitley owe passing on my first try to him. He's really knowledgeable and will help you build your confidence and teach you everything you need to know about driving! I really recommend. read more

Two of my children recently completed their 6 hour behind the wheel sessions at Viva! Arlene was their instructor. She is patient and thorough in explaining the do's & don't of driving. My children felt confident after each session & were well prepared when they took the driving test! read more

Highly recommend this driving school Sam is the best instructor. He always comes right on time pick me up never late very good time management admired his knowledge and honesty it is rare meet this kinda person in USA nowadays and plus he is very professional read more

Great place to learn. Sam is an excellent driving instructor, very patient and thorough. Highly recommend!

If you need a refresher driving course or have a teen, or a new driver, Viva is excellent. I have Robert, he has taught me so much and made a a better driver!! Will definitely recommend Viva and Robert to everyone!! read more

I called Viva Driving School the lady that picked up the phone Daisy was very professional and made an appointment with no hassles. Sam showed up on time, took me driving and explained every single detail very professional. I highly recommend this driving school to anyone that is trying to get their license he was very patient and knowledgeable. Did I mention that I passed the driving test. read more

Sam was my instructor he was very good. He taught me all the roads and showed me where I was supposed to drive and show me what to do. I passed the first time at the DMV. read more

"Sometimes the slowest way will get you there the fastest, that's what I learned in driving practice. Don't let the road make you feel out of control," are lyrics I was inspired by during my driving lessons with Greg. He helped me regain confidence (and independence) after experiencing severe driving anxiety and a previous car collision. Thanks to his patience and attentive teaching, I passed my driving test (at 27 years old!!) and got my license after just two months of lessons. Greg's love for cars (and anything with wheels and motors) truly shines in his teaching. In one of my early lessons, when I was still scared, I asked him if I could safely make a turn. Instead of answering for me, he asked, 'Do you feel like you can safely turn?' I said no, and he told me not to make the turn. That moment clicked for me--I realized I'd been making turns I didn't trust myself to handle. Rebuilding that trust in my own judgment was essential to becoming a safe driver. Now, I can confidently make those turns, but it's because Greg helped me learn to trust my instincts and stay in control. His patience, guidance, and emphasis on self-awareness were invaluable. After my lessons, I can say with confidence that I am a safe driver: I'm alert to the cars around me, I only make moves I'm 100% sure of, and I stay aware of other drivers (because they're often the unsafe ones!). If you're looking for an instructor who will meet you where you are and not just help you pass your test but make you a safe, confident driver, Greg is the one to call. read more

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I PASSED MY TEST FIRST TRY!!! Thanks to my instructor David Fuentes and Viva Driving School! He was extremely encouraging, knowledgeable, and positive. I also want to thank Daisy for scheduling me with David!! read more

I had a freeway lesson with Robert, and he gave really good defensive driving tips and was super helpful the entire lesson. He was overall professional, calm, and friendly. read more

Instructors David Fuentes and Sam were great and I highly recommend either of them if you want to pass your driving test!

Arlene is such an amazing driving instructor! I passed my behind the wheel the first time because of how much she helped and thoroughly prepared me for the test and just driving in general. Highly recommend!! read more

My son had a great experience with VIVA Driving School in Pasadena. The instructor, Sam (Sasun) was great at all levels, professional, friendly, kind and a knowledgeable instructor. Thanks to him, my son passed his driving test. read more

I just passed my driving test ,second attempt,had difficulty with back up driving and key points on the test. Robert patiently guided me through important details and kept my confidence going. Was extremely nervous and stressed, but patience was my guide with cues on turning,backing up, etc. Highly recommend this school. read more

Noha is the best instructor without a doubt. The way she explains the rules and is incredibly kind is perfect for teaching. I was able to pass my test thanks to her and her patience. She was very friendly as-well hands down best instructor. If I were you I would definitely request her. read more

Viva driving school got both of my sons to pass their permits and their behind the wheel tests the first time!! The instructors are friendly, nice and extremely knowledgeable. They made the whole process super easy and straightforward. I really cannot recommend them more highly. read more

Great experience for my son and removed the stress from me! Would definitely recommend! My son passed his driving test on the first try.

I had to take a driving test at the DMV because of vision issues. I had failed at my first attempt. I took lessons with Robert before my second attempt. He reviewed my test results, patiently corrected my driving habits and restored my confidence. I just passed the driving test, thanks to his guidance and recommendations. read more

Horrible, horrible website. Used it for one chile, absolutely won't let me sign up another. And, only lets you use PayPal and then crashes and does not remember the username, but also won't let you use it again. Unless loop if frustration read more

I can not recommend their online course. An unknown amount of content is on YouTube, but unavailable, so I do not know how much lesson material we're not receiving after paying for the course. I emailed them at vivadrivingschoolinc@yahoo.com (the email link on their website goes to this address) a week ago, but didn't hear back. I tried the the displayed email address (info@vivadrivingschool.com), but that email bounces. I just sent a second email today, hoping they find the time to respond. Hopefully they clear up this issue soon. Update (7/20) Still no reply from the business, and no improvement. My daughter hates this course now. Dropping rating to one star. Maybe Viva can redeem themselves with an awesome behind the wheel experience. read more

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My daughter randomly got Noha as her driving instructor in her second lesson and let's just say it was the best thing that could've happened. She prepared my daughter to be a good driver on the road (which is the most important thing a parent wants for their child) and of course for her drivers tests. We felt very ready and encouraged by Noha and her teachings since she was always patient and supportive. I will definitely have my other kids learn with her. To any parents and other anxious student drivers, Noha is one of the best instructors you can get. read more

Arlene is the best, my daughter was very comfortable with her. My daughter passed her Driving Test the first time thanks to Arlene's guidance and support. I highly recommend Arlene!!! read more

My instructor Noha was really good I pass my driving test because of her thank you so much

Great instructors and great communication. Highly recommend they made my teenage driver feel very comfortable and prepared him well for the test. read more

I got a lot of help from the instructors at Viva driving school. All the instructors I had were very helpful and patient. Sam, Robert, and Duke were some standouts. They were also pretty funny. They showed up on time, with some showing up a little earlier than they needed to. Overall, I had a great learning experience from Viva driving school. read more

I am a student at Viva Driving School. I had two driving instructors. I had Noha and Robert. My first lesson was with Noha. I had never driven behind the wheel in my entire life. At first, I was very scared driving for the first time, but Noha just told me to stay calm, and we will get through driving together. She taught me the best like stopping, turning, speed limit, just everything. Then I had Robert for my second lesson. He was the sweetest person and worked with me on my turns. He helped me go step by step with me practicing my left-hand turn and right-hand turn. I felt so confident after with Robert. I had Noha for my third lesson again and she has helped me so much. She told me she is very proud, and I already feel like a better driver. Viva has helped me so much and I love the instructors I have had! read more

I highly recommend Viva Driving School! My 16-year old had a great experience. She worked with three instructors and each one was amazing! After the first lesson I was able to notice the confidence she had in her driving. The Viva staff was kind, friendly, and accommodating. I have nothing but great things to say about this driving school. Plus, my daughter passed her driving test at the first try. Well worth the money! read more