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Great instructors, especially George! He is very systematic and effective. The staff is friendly and accommodating.

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Very nice and friendly instructors, A good driving school, Clearly answered any and all questions. Would recommend

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Ask the Community - Viva Driving School

Hi David! I signed up and paid via paypal for my teen 6 hrs lessons. I have emailed and called but not able to get a respond from your team. How can I schedule the driving…

Hello Sir, Please provide me students name or phone number where I could reach you. Thank you,… Read more

Hello just wondering if you guys have gas and brake on right side (pedals) and wheels in your cars?

Hello, Yes we have dual brake and gas on the passenger side, but not a steering wheel. Feel free to call or chat if you have further questions.… Read more

Do you guys offer car borrowing for driving test?

They will come and pick your kid up for the test and you can use their car or you can use your own car. My son used our car because that is what he practiced on. Good luck.… Read more

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They also make sure you know everything you need to know for the driving test and for your future as a driver.

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

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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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"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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