by Velma F. on July 2, 2019
The Way Driving School is totally the way to go. Luis was beyond helpful in getting my sons appointments scheduled asap. Great communication and very informative. Some friends had told me about The Way and I'm glad they did. Very happy with their services and I know my son is in good hands.

by Annie D. on June 20, 2019
My son felt confident and at ease with all the instructors and passed his behind the wheel test with flying color. Thank you so much Luis, Carlos and Jorden! We'll be back next year for my daughter.

by Klara C. on February 13, 2019
I highly recommend The Way Driving School. The price is right, and actually much cheaper than AAA after their discount! Also their time frame is faster which we needed it in our situation. Our family is very satisfied with the level of service and professionalism we have received from Luis and his team. Luis was very accommodating with our busy schedule and always responsive, to our needs.
My daughter felt very comfortable with her instructor Jordan. Great company with people you can rely on.

by Tannaz B. on August 9, 2018
I took one lesson(2 hours) with Jordan. He is a very calm and nice person. I booked the school's car for my driving test and Jordan came 10 minutes earlier so we could practice a little bit more before my test. I passed it at the first time. This school is very good and they have a great services !Thanks Luis and Jordan!

by Shanna R. on May 26, 2019
i literally made a yelp account just to write this review. the owner of this so called "business" is an absolute douchebag. luis. when you're learning how to drive, someone should be honest with you, right? i mean your life and someone else's life is at stake.  they lied to me and told me i was doing everything right when i wasn't. they later called my mom to tell her that once i get my license, i'm gonna get into a serious accident. like imagine how bad that scared my mom. what kind of mother wants to hear that their kid is gonna get into an accident? the day i took my test, luis texted the driving instructor that was with me, jordan. and said "did she actually pass her test?" like are you kidding me me? i just caught it with my eye, not because i was snooping. luis has absolutely no believe in his students and is so rude. well guess what? i passed my license test the first time, with only 5 errors, and have been driving for 6 months with no accidents. screw you "the way driving school". jordan should be the owner. he is completely honest and calmed my nerves before the test and i learned so many tips and tricks through him.

by Tony O. on May 2, 2019
What a great team and instructors. My son felt very comfortable from day 1 and passed the driving test with ease. Will be recommending my  neices, nephews and friends. Thank you very much Luis and Jordan for your promptness and professionalism!

by David P. on March 25, 2019
They did a great job.   Very responsive and easy to work with.   Jordan the instructor was great and got along well with my two kids.   They both recently passed their test on the first try at the DMV in Santa Ana.   I would highly recommend this school.

by Hello B. on December 13, 2018
The way driving school trainers have great personality and my son past the driving test on the 1st day. I strongly recommend.

by Ken S. on November 24, 2018
Paid for three lessons.  First two lessons went great.  Instructor Jose was very good.  However, on the third lesson, I got a call from Louis asking to purchase extra lessons.  If I don't buy, he said he can't continue the lesson.  The third lesson lasted only 20 minutes.  I would stay away from this company.

by Todd Z. on November 13, 2018
Luis runs a professional operation. My oldest son passed his driver's test at the DMV on the first attempt several years ago and now my 2nd son has too, just a couple days ago at the DMV in San Clemente. We had them both go through The Way Driving School and their instruction. I will send my 14 year old to Luis and his team there too. How simple is that? Send my kids to Luis for driving instruction and they pass their DMV driver's test on the first attempt. Done!

Thanks to you, Luis, and to your instructors.

Todd

by James K. on November 1, 2018
My daughter registered under this driving program for a very reasonable price. The instructors were very friendly and informative. Luis, the head of the organization, schedules the last appointment as close to the Behind-the-Wheel Exam Day as possible. The last day of instruction, one of the instructors will run through the driving course for the exam. My daughter passed the test recently and we have The Way Driving School to thank for all their tips and tricks!

by Axel B. on September 8, 2018
A well-trusted and recommendable driving school in OC! I enrolled for 5 lessons with them and the instructors are so helpful and professional. Jordan helped me during the first lesson and the rest was with Jay. Jay was so patient with me all throughout my learning journey. He was so encouraging and motivating when he told me that his goal was for me to be able to get my license as soon as possible. His way of giving feedback while I am behind the wheels is commendable and effective! What impressed me more is that during my appointment at the DMV a few minutes before I start my drive test, Jay even prayed for me to have the confidence and relaxed mindset. That was way beyond the extra mile of excellent service coming from an instructor! So happy and proud to share that I passed my driving test on the first take!
This driving school was with me all throughout my learning phase. The owner Luis is so understanding with my schedules and made all the possibilities to help me get my goal.
Lastly, a big shout out to my instructor Jay, your exceptional professionalism and knowledge in driving is really an asset to the company! All the best and keep it up The Way Driving School! I will definitely recommend you guys to friends and family members. Keep up the great work!

by Harold C. on August 18, 2018
It's a place where logic goes with friendliness. Luis is a great, honest owner who was concerned about me learning how to drive properly and save. God bless him and his family!

by Tracy H. on August 17, 2018
After attempting to have my husband teach me how to drive (and failing miserably), I decided to enroll in The Way Driving School - it was definitely the right decision! I had two different instructors, Jose and Jordan, they were both wonderful. The Way Driving school was able to accommodate my busy schedule and get me the times that I needed. There was one day where the instructor called out sick and Luis was on top of it right away to get me rescheduled at a time that worked well for me. Everyone was so informative and I really appreciated all of the knowledge, especially Jordan who had memorized the Santa Ana DMV route without even taking me there! With his help I passed on my first try! Definitely recommend these guys!

by Alison R. on August 5, 2018
We have used the Way Driving School with both of my children. My youngest just finished her behind the wheel sessions and got her driver's license in July 2018. I have been so happy with this company in properly and honestly preparing my kids for being licensed drivers. We have been able to schedule sessions easily and around my kid's busy schedules. I like that it's a local company and not all the cars they use are new and fancy. I appreciate that my kids learn to drive with all kinds of cars as they weren't getting brand new cars when they got their licenses. The feedback we get after their driver sessions is clear and detailed so we know what we as parents need to focus on when we have the kid's drive with us. Both my kids passed their behind the wheel tests from the Laguna Hills DMV and the San Clemente DMV. If you want an honest and fair price for behind the wheel lessons, call The Way Driving School. You will be very happy you did.

by A. M. on August 2, 2018
If I could only give a 0 star I would.
A couple months ago I purchased a package of three lessons. My son did his first driving lesson and I scheduled another one over the phone for a Sunday at 2pm. They never showed up. I had to call, and the manager  who was extremely rude told me that it was my mistake and that the lesson was for the following Sunday which I did not believe.  Benefit of the doubt I accepted and the following Sunday the instructor came with a bit of delay. My son told him that his test was on Aug 2nd and the instructor never mentioned that there was a 15 days notice for the 3rd lesson and just said call the office. So a week later (13 days before the test) I called to make the last appointment. Unfortunately, J. rudely told me that there is a 15 days notice prior to the test and that they don't have enough instructors to cover this. He gave me 2 choices:  pay an extra $45 or reschedule the driving test, which would have delayed the test to at least a month later. I had no other choice other than paying $45, ( I didn't want to pay for another package) so I accepted and he scheduled our final lesson, 3 hours prior to the driving test at 8am.
The day of the test, we were waiting at 8am. The manager texted that the instructor would have 30 min delay. At 8:40 he wasn't still there! We called the manager. Not only he did not apologize, but he said that he would come himself in 15 min(9am) but the lesson would be only  for an hour, and he would still charge us $45. He said he would still sign the paperwork so he could do the test. I aked him why, he rudely said: "I have another client ahead of you and you are not the only one! Well! If you are making me pay extra money and you are late, you have to make up for it!!!!!! So I asked him if he could at least drop off our son at San Clemente DMV so he wont be late for his test and my husband would join him . He agreed. Well! At 10:06, instead of dropping him off at the DMV, he dropped him off at home (LagH). My son, all stressed out, asked me to take him to San Clemente!!!!
It is not because of the $45 that I am writing this review. It is because they caused us a lot of stress! How could they sign the paperwork when they haven't done the 6 mandatory hours? Is this professional? They are rude and because they make you pay the package at the beginning, they do whatever they want.
I would not recommend The way driving school to anyone!

by Adrian M. on July 2, 2018
Great job by Luis & his instructors.
Both my kids passed their driving test and had very high praise for their instructors.

by Missy A. on May 7, 2018
We contacted this school after being told by AAA that it would be 60 days before he could start behind the wheel lessons.  They are so responsive, easy to work with and thorough.  They even picked him up at school for his lesson. He passed the first time!  Thank you so much for your help and flexibility!

by Jenn V. on April 5, 2018
The Way Driving school is a great company to use for your teen's driving lessons.  Luis was fantastic to work with, very prompt to respond and extremely helpful. He answered all my questions, and he even honored my Groupon even though I accidentally purchased one that was outside of my area. My son was able to get started right away behind the wheel. My son just took his first behind the wheel lesson and he did great!

by Kay R. on February 20, 2018
My 16 year old daughter just finished the 3 behind the wheel lessons and went to take her test and passed on her first try!!  

We both appreciated The Way Driving school.  Luis was quick to respond to my phone calls and emails.  Isaac was my daughter's instructor.  He explained to me what they would be doing on each trip and gave me feedback on what to work with her between lessons.  My daughter said that he was laid back and she felt comfortable driving with him and his instructions.  Enough so that she requested for Isaac to be her instructor each time.  

She now has the confidence to go out on her own.  And I have the confidence to let her go!  Thanks Isaac, Luis and The Way Driving School.

by steven katzman on April 27, 2019
These guys were fantastic! Great instructors very professional and prompt made my sons dream a reality. Especially great thanks to Jordan!

by rommel paguio on March 15, 2019
fair price for a great driving lesson...

by Rosa Ibarra on March 5, 2019
Perfect place for you children to learn to drive my son passed his driving test on his first try!!

by Sandra Crawford-Galvan on February 12, 2019

by BJ Sedighi on January 12, 2019
The way driving school trainers have great personality and my son past the driving test on the 1st day. I strongly recommend.

by Julie Werdmuller on October 12, 2018
My son and I were both pleased with the instruction he received from the 3 drivers he met with The Way Driving School. He passed his driving test the first time and we were thankful for the instruction he was given by each driver, as well as their willingness to work with his crazy schedule.

by Peter Rasoe on September 12, 2018
The way driving school helped my son in every way and prepared him thoroughly for his driving test. He passed on his first try. They communicate well.

by S Haddadin on August 12, 2018
We saw very quick progression in driving ability, beginning with the first lesson. Instructors were professional, knowledgable, calm & encouraging. Our minds were at ease knowing the instructor had both brake & gas pedals and thus full control of the car (when only the brakes are required). This allows the instructor to take more risk and allows the student to stretch him/herself. The driving and test taking tips our son was given were very useful, even to his parents. He passed on his first try with a great score. We are grateful to Luis for always making things work (scheduling, paperwork, explaining requirements, etc.).

by Kathryn Blake on March 12, 2018
Wonderful, valuable experience! My daughter's confidence increased so much in just two lessons. Instructor was very qualified, knowledgeable and patient. She felt very comfortable with him. We feel much better about her being behind the wheel now!

by Sergii Samarets on March 12, 2018
Company help can`t be overestimated. Excellent quality.

by Claudia Porras on March 12, 2018
Excellent instructors who are very flexible about scheduling lessons. Very reasonable packet pricing for driving lessons and taking the driver's test. Would recommend this company and its instructors to all my friends.!

by Aleksandr V on March 12, 2018
I had a great experience with The Way Driving School. They are very professional, experienced and friendly. My instructor Luis gave me all necessary tips and helped me to pass the test. I strongly recommend this school to anyone who wants to get driver licence.

by Stanislav Stasenko on March 12, 2018
Awesome guys, with their help the exam was really simple

by Nikita Golovkin on March 12, 2018

by Владислав Кушнір on March 12, 2018
Guys picked me near my apartment, helped with passing behind the wheel test and brought back home. Awesome service! Passed exam with the first try.

by April Redoble on March 12, 2018

by Blake Nelson on March 12, 2018
Literally taught me how to drive and passed on the first time

by Angelica Jane Magsino on March 12, 2018
This driving school is the best! The instructors were so friendly and they and they are truly recommendable! My brother and I passed the behind the wheel test through their help. Thank you guys!

by Sameh Elhalafawy on March 12, 2018
these guys are the best in town. they work with you to accommodate your schedule and they are very helpful. I took both of my kids there and had the same great experience. Luis is super responsive even on a Sunday he responded to my txt!!! If I had a third child he would be going there too.

by Grace Tan on March 12, 2018
Good instructors ... on time and they helped my daughter passed her test the first time !

by karina caypa on February 29, 2020
My teacher is excellent teaching me simontaneously in English and Spanish. I improved a lot. Thank you Daniel and Jorge. Highly recommended. Gracias.

by Bria Medeiros on February 25, 2020
Mr. M is a great instructor, he is super patient and explains everything I need to know. He has helped me so much with my confidence behind the wheel. I highly recommend Premier Driving Institute.Update: I passed my driving test! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without all of the great tips Mr. M gave me, they teach strictly by the book at Premier Driving. Do yourself a favor and take your driving lessons with them!

by Anthony Rodriguez on February 24, 2020
A very helpful and informative service from Mr. Daniel. The lessons were to the point and I feel very prepared for my upcoming behind the wheel test.

by Donna W on February 24, 2020
Because I misunderstood the rules for a 17 1/2 year-old, I needed to get all 6 hours of professional training in at the last minute before my son's behind the wheel appointment--Daniel made it happen and for a very reasonable price.Daniel was on time and helped my very nervous teen to relax and focus. Daniel was thorough and spent an hour each session going over important rules and information. He made sure to let my son practice in diverse driving situations and helped prepare him for his behind the wheel test. I was very glad we ended up doing the 6 hours because I found out my instruction was lacking in many areas and he probably wouldn't have passed without Premier Driving and Daniel's expertise.

by Yennifer Posada on February 24, 2020
Learning so much especially being an out of state driver!

by xxKuroichoxx on February 21, 2020
Had my first lesson and I’ve never been so comfortable with an instructor. Taught purely by the book and the speed limit and had a chance to use the actual score sheet for the driving test. Highly recommend thank you

by MILAN KIS on February 21, 2020
Although I have an international license, I am almost a beginner in driving. Thanks to the teacher Daniel who taught me patiently how to drive safe and defensively, I get more confidence than before. Rent their Corolla for driving test for reasonable price. Passed with 5 mistakes and examiner was satisfied with my driving, Thank you. Highly recommended.

by Jennifer Newsom on February 12, 2020
My experience with this school has been amazing. My instructor was Mr. Daniel. They stayed with me all the way and allowed use of car for rent at a VERY affordable price. The lessons were calm but confident and I’m looking forward to the test! You won’t be disappointed, and will wished you found them sooner! Thank you Premier Driving!Update:I passed!!!!! With only 2 marks, only taking two lessons! Picture is uploaded to photo. This is the 3rd time I’ve tried but my first time going prepared with some lessons, and passed with no issues! Grateful for premier driving!

by Yitzi Lisbon on February 11, 2020
Caring instructor mr danial we covered the basics in driving than we practiced it highly recommended

by Daniel Navarro on February 11, 2020
A pleasant experience with Premier Driving. Very knowledgable instructors.

by Nikola Ninkov on February 10, 2020
Great service, thank you Mr. Daniel so much for your help! Highly recommend and reasonably priced!

by Anthony Gonzalez on February 9, 2020
Highly recommend instructor Daniel. Not only does he give you great tips but also gives you easy acronyms to remember things. A great price for some great service. Highly recommend!

by Johnny Manning on February 4, 2020
I was stuck with my other driving school and had two more classes left and premier driving institute jumped in and helped me finish it quickly within 24 hours I was done and I would really recommend it

by Michael Perez on February 3, 2020
Thank you mr. Daniel you were a very good teacher and easy to get along with!

by Marivic Instructor on January 30, 2020
The safe and Defensive driving skills provided are punctual, knowledgeable and provided high quality, with application in comprehensive training. Highly recommended.

by Parth Joshi on January 28, 2020
Mr.M helped me to pass my test. Great help. Cant thank enough. Thank you. Highly recommended. The price is reasonable too.

by sara echeverria on December 19, 2019
Daniel is the best instructor ! I learned everything about driving in two days and took the actual behind the wheel and passed the following day! I highly recommend taking driving lessons with Daniel, he is very friendly and made me a defensive confident driver!

by Dejan Matijevic on December 7, 2019
Great Service, Thank you.Highly recommended !

by sandra onalfo on August 29, 2019
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND PREMIER DRIVING INSTITUTE !! MR. M WAS THE INSTRUCTOR FOR MY DAUGHTER AND TODAY SHE PASS HER DRIVING TEST ! HE MAKE HER FEEL VERY VERY CONFIDENT ! ALWAYS ON TIME !VERY GOOD PRICE TOO !! I WOULD SAY THE BEST ON THE AREA !! THANK YOU :)

by zak azancas on August 22, 2019
Both of my boys took their driving lessons with Daniel, one last year and one this year and were really happy with Safe and Defensive Driving. They give us a Siblings discount. They send us confirmation email and confirmation text prior to each lesson, impressively professional approach. They are always on time and very detailed and thorough. They both passed their test the first time. Reasonable rate for car rental for drive test and they worked with our schedule at all times. Great experience for all of us all the way around. Thank you. Highly recommend.

by Paul C. on May 22, 2019
I will rate by day to make this fair. Today was not a great start. I had booked a 2:30 start time which was confirmed yesterday and also when I paid the $370 when I called this past weekend. When I called I was told the appointment time was for 3:30. So... strike 1. I was also informed that no one starts until 3:00pm. Ok... I can accept a miss heard statement on my end. Then 3:30 rolled around and my son was picked up in a not so clean, no hub cap, vehicle.  Silver in color with dirty black Steel rims. My son also stated that the brakes would only engage when pressed all the way down to the floorboard.  He said he even commented on the brakes and the instructor didn't seem to mind or think it was an issue.

My son did say the instructor gave some good tips and gave understanding to some of the rules of the road. He also stated that being a bit over 6'4", the compact car was a bit small and his head hit the roof liner. I told him to work through that. It's only for a short period of time.

We will try again in a couple weeks when he takes the 2nd of 3 trips required before getting his license in August.

Paul C.
West Sacramento,  California

by Sandy J. on May 16, 2019
If your looking for an Honest,  Pleasant Traffic School this is the one. I have a greater respect for my fellow drivers and the road. JP-Instructor taught us well. I don't plan on having to go to Traffic school anymore but if I'm eligible this will be the place. Thank you JP your awesome!

by Migleann L. on September 21, 2018
ThankYou Cynthia for being patient with me and helping me thru out my actual driving test. I like Cynthia she's being accomodating to all my questions and explaining to me all my wrongs while I'm driving and constantly reminding me the right thing to do so while I'm taking my actual exam I'm just thinking that she's beside me watching over me so I wont get nervous with my DMV instructor. She's on time when picking me up and very friendly.BTW I pass my actual driving test thanks to Cynthia.

by Mike I. on January 19, 2019
J.P was great instructor...class was both informative and entertaining. Considering the serious topic of traffic violation subject, the class was not boring.  The only inconvenience was the lack of desks (or tables) in the classroom.

by Dana A. on November 13, 2018
My instructor was loud and kept touching me. When we arrived at the dmv the man at the desk informed us that the car we were using had expired insurance??? Wtf? Luckily the man was nice enough to let us drive. I also arrived 7 minutes late to my appointment because of my instructor.

by Sarah C. on September 13, 2018
Absolutely useless and would not recommend them. I did the traffic school with them and they sent me an email saying that it was accepted by the court for my speeding ticket but it wasn't.

The traffic school told me it was accepted and did not notify me that it was rejected. I was unaware of any fees and they did not tell me to check that it was accepted.

by Brenda R. on June 25, 2018
Geo is the bomb!  He taught both of my daughters and they are excellent drivers thanks to him!

by Sergio R. on June 19, 2018
My wife recently had 9 lessons in this school with instructor Frank. Everything was great from booking process to lessons them selves - new car, seems professional instructor.
But NOT with the most important piece - exam at DMV, where they've sent different instructor who totally demotivated student by interfering all the time and saying that everything is done wrong, as well as he was on significantly older car, which is simply not as smooth as brand new. I think that this is the worst things you could do to newbie driver, so obviously we failed our driving test. And the most frustrating part here is that nobody has notified us that it will be different instructor on different car.
When I called afterwards to ask how could that happen, the first thing that I've been told is that "it's student`s fault, when you're ready then you're ready" and that "it was very similar car"... yeah right I get it, I'm not blaming anybody for the exam result, but you could have called me and clearly mention changed circumstances for exam appointment... As well as your instructor has given green light for the driving test.

At the end we had to go to another school, where we took 3 lessons and successfully passed DMV test.

by Laura N. on July 20, 2017
The intructor was show up with his dammaged car. No air condition, pedal of both brake and gas have a problem with a terrible sound. Car was shaking if I press a gas pedal. I complained immedialy with the intructor but he ignored me and try to turn the fact to talk another subject. For the whole purpose that I need a car for a driving test but I was end up feel so scare and lost all my confident for the test. Very very disapointed to this A1 driving school

by Hal B. on March 25, 2017
Hello fellow Yelpers-

Two keywords:  Comedy and Traffic School.  (Okay, that's more than two words.)

I wanted to take a moment to thank J.P., Steve, & the A1 [school license # E0443] crew for the 3/11/2017 class in Mar Vista/Culver City/West Los Angeles.  Call it "Safety Saturday."  Call it fun. Call it keeping my DMV record clean, with a smile!

A while ago, a dad came up to me and thanked me for stopping my car and waiting, while he walked his young daughter across the library parking lot!  

I mentioned that I'd recently completed traffic school, & he commented that I must have gotten something out of it. Yes, indeed!

I was super impressed with the way J.P. struck a perfect balance between comedy &  learning about a serious subject.  And, without a single gory video!

Thanks again, J.P.:  the banana was almost as good as a Starbucks gift card!!

P.S. Slow down, humans!  Why are you driving the streets, alleys, & freeways like raging bullies?

:-)

by Donna H. on January 17, 2017
I am very impressed with this school. As someone learning how to drive I feel very comfortable with the lessons that I've taken. Frank is awesome and patient! He takes time to explain the mistakes I have made and how to correct it. My confidence and comfort level behind the wheel has improved thanks to him.  I would definitely recommend this school for anyone that wants to learn how to drive.

by Michelle R. on September 15, 2016
Would give it zero stars if available... Do not use this company!!!..... After I paid them it took over a month to schedule an appointment( We need a total of 3 classes. . They called me on a Saturday said they had a cancellation if we wanted it and of course we said yes told them specifically I wanted to keep my other appointment as well. Received an email minutes later that they canceled I responded directly and called that following work day and they still canceled it!!!!! Now they are telling me I have to wait another month!!!.. Horrible!.. The guy who showed up for the appointment was half hour late and didn't even complete the 2 hour training!!!... Requested a refund..

by Lisa H. on September 6, 2016
Jackie who answer the phone for this company is probably the rudest person I have ever spoken to!  I was allowed to sign up and pay several hundred dollars for my son's training, but when I called to schedule the driving portion was told that I was out of the area.  

I was told by Jackie that it was on me and my fault for not knowing that they would not cover my area, even though they clearly advertise Santa Monica and surrounding areas and I am 1.2 miles from Montana Ave off PCH.  I asked for a refund so I could arrange with another driving school that services my area, and as I asked for a confirmation number Jackie spoke over me and then hung up on me.  

I was told that I would have a refund in 2 weeks less $25 cancellation fee.  I will send an update review when and if I get my refund.

by Courtney P. on September 4, 2016
I paid 395 and called to set up an appointment and then was told they do not service my area. I was told I will get a refund and I still have yet to see my money. It has already been a month. I've called numerous times and I feel I am being stung along. Do not go to this driving school because they are unprofessional and incompetent.

by Matthew K. on October 27, 2015
I Had an appointment set for 6 pm for a behind the wheel driving, waited outside for 50 minutes and never got a single phone call or text from the driving school. My appointment was set outside of their buisness hours so I had no way of contacting them, and when I did the call went straight to voicemail. I am thoroughly disappointed in their service for the "#1 driving school in SoCal" it is now 6:45 when I am writing this.

by Tesha D. on May 17, 2015
I had an awesome experience for my first driving session.  I wasn't nervous at all.  My driving instructor Jasper made me feel very comfortable and was really patient.  I hope to have him for my next driving session.

by RV G. on July 21, 2014
I had lessons under A1 recently. My teachers were Abraham, Jasper and Jim respectively for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd sessions.  All 3 were good and punctual instructors with varying personalities and teaching styles.  I was most grateful that Jim brought me around the DMV though where I was going to take my behind-the-wheel driving test.  It gave me an idea what to expect which allowed me to be more relaxed on the day of the test.  I ended up getting a perfect score on the behind-the-wheel test on my one and only attempt thanks in large part to the skills I honed under their tutelage.  So for those searching for a driving school, A1 is certainly a good choice.

by Hayley N. on July 10, 2014
This is a review just off my first lesson. I was so happy with my instructor Geo today. He was funny, kept me calm, and had me smiling the whole time. I was nervous the second I got in the car, and I told him that. To my surprise, I found myself forgetting my nerves even when other drivers were around! I still need some work, no doubt, but he was considerate and gave on point guidance. A-1 Driving School is a top notch place. I read all the reviews, and the bad ones sound very rare.

I WOULD ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE, especially as Geo for an instructor. I give only 4 stars instead of 5 because it was only my first lesson. My only criticism is timing. I was fortunate enough to not be busy when he showed up early. I see on this page that lateness and my case of earliness is apparent. Stay on schedule is all.

We will see what comes from the next lesson. I am excited.

Thank you!!!

by Alexa M. on July 2, 2014
Quick, simple and outstanding! Gio was my instructor, he is as punctual as they come! Very helpful, über friendly! Best instructor in L.A.

A-1 driving school has exceptional customer service! My credit card transaction went in flawlessly, no hassel (:

YOU CAN'T GO WRONG HERE!!

Thanks Gio!

by Aimee H. on March 30, 2014
After finding out my 17 yr old needs behind the wheel, I searched yelp for a good driving school. I came across A1 and with their good reviews and reasonable rates I chose to entrust them to teach my child how to drive. I am glad I did! My son had Geoff as instructor and he thought he was great. He said he was very thorough and explained  the reasoning behind everything, which was greatly appreciated because as a teenager my child believes nothing his father and I say. He can't wait for his next lesson! I would recommend them to anyone who needs behind the wheel.

by Mike Im on February 12, 2019
J.P was great instructor...class was both informative and entertaining. Considering the serious topic of traffic violation subject, the class was not boring. The only inconvenience was the lack of desks (or tables) in the classroom.

by Paulette Garcia on December 12, 2018
GREAT experience! Cheap and fast. I actually learned stuff...

by Jennifer S on March 12, 2018
They have very friendly and experienced driving instructors. Frank (instructor) was a great teacher. Very nice, calm, understanding, and is a very good instructor. The staff is friendly and respectful. Overall, the whole school comes together to help and make sure that the driving students are well prepared and can pass getting their license.

by alexis baltazar on March 12, 2017
nice

by Sofya Ershova on March 12, 2017
I really liked this school. My instructor was Frank. He taught me a lot and thanks to him I passed my test. Great teacher!

by julie zhu on March 12, 2017
Kimberley is my instructor.She gave me confidence to drive on the free way.Also enjoy the talking with her.

by Liam Howell on March 12, 2016

by Marta Damszel on March 12, 2016
Thank you so much A1! Geo, my instructor, was amazing! I was a bit nervous in the beginning, but Geo made the lessons fun and I started to be more relaxed. He adjusts to your needs, encourages you, and is always positive. He really believes in you and your skills. Thanks to him I gained a lot of confidence and started to enjoy driving. Finally I got my license and cannot express how much Geo helped me to be a better driver.

by Magda Minnifield on March 12, 2015
The course was easy to understand and inexpensive. Happy I chose this sight.

by Cleotilde House on March 12, 2015
A1 Driving and Traffic School was an awesome and informative online course. I would highly recommend this to all my family and friends. Please set aside 3 hours to pace yourself. Kudos to A1 Driving and Traffic School for a great experience.

by Else Kurtz on March 12, 2015
From the first contact via chat online, to the day of my road test, A1 Driving and Traffic School was fantastic. The staff is professional, friendly and most important of all, knowledgeable in a way that makes a student feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel, and teaches all the right things needed to past the test.

by Cathryn Moe on March 12, 2015
After my annoyance at realizing I couldn't really contest my ticket, I did a quick search for best online traffic schools Los Angeles and found a positive Yelp for this one. I then found it on my list of approved online traffic schools, and decided to register and knock it out all in the same day. And boy am I glad I did. Got a discount on my registration, had no issues with registering or going through the materials, and actually realized that, besides one morning of heavy-footed driving, I'm a pretty good driver!

by Haley Irving on March 12, 2015
Great school by far! I took 6 lessons with Robert, and passed my driver's test on the first try. I would recommend Robert to anyone!! He's the best, always laughing and smiling!! He really has a way of making you feel comfortable and confident.

by Matthew S on March 12, 2015
took the in-class TS 2 weeks ago with "J.P." thought the class was great, very informative and enjoyable

by Charlsie Wheaton on March 12, 2015
I had a very good experience with the driving school.They made sure that I got rid of a lot of bad habits after 5 years with a learner's permit that I didn't want for the driving test. I passed the test after taking the 5 hour road package with them, which was very useful. I took the test in Staten Island right on the other side of the Overgraze Bridge.They scheduled enough time for me to get picked up in Manhattan and even had an hour lesson on streets very similar to what my driving test would be like.

by Georgina on March 12, 2015
Huge thanks to A1 driving school and in particular my instructor Geo who was great fun, supportive and patiently answered all my questions, especially about the differences between the UK, where I'm from, and the US. Passed my test today so I'm very happy, and the booking/administrative process with the school was really smooth, too. Thanks again, guys!

by Varsha Mahinderkar on March 12, 2015
This is a good driving school. It was super easy to schedule my lessons with them and make payments, Jackie was always polite and helpful to me. All the instructors were very patient and pointed out my mistakes promptly. At the same time they never made me feel nervous and chatted very casually while driving.Its makes a lot of difference when you are driving for straight two hours :)I had total 12 lessons with them and most of the time Geo was my instructor. He was very friendly and encouraging! Definitely made me a better driver!Thank you all of you at A1 driving school!PS : they loose one star for messing up my pick up address more than twice.

by Favio S on March 12, 2015
This is a very good driving school! My instructor Geo was great! Very nice and patient, he's an awesome dude.

by Nazeema Noorani on March 12, 2015
Great experience! Surprising part was my instructor had much more confidence than I had that I will pass the Drive test in 1st attempt! This instructor has hell lot of patience and is so cool and friendly - start of my class, my view of me driving in US was different and after 1 class - I could see myself driving in US! I recently moved from India to US and used to drive back in India. Amazing person to learn with, knows how to boost up confidence in his student and train him accordingly. I chew his brains a lot with my questions during my class - as in why not this way etc etc and he answered them all explaining the rules! So do i still need to mention his name here...... Any guess.... Ofcourse!!! It has to be Geo!! Thank you A1 and Jackie who mapped me to Geo as my Driving Instructor. Thank you Geo!! You Rock!!

by Rohith Mv on March 12, 2014
I hadn't driven a car before, and now thanks to A1 Driving School, I got my license on my first attempt! Special thanks to Geo, great teacher. He observes your driving keenly and customizes the lessons to develop what you lack. Also thanks to Jackie for prompt and efficient customer support.

by Paul C. on May 22, 2019
I will rate by day to make this fair. Today was not a great start. I had booked a 2:30 start time which was confirmed yesterday and also when I paid the $370 when I called this past weekend. When I called I was told the appointment time was for 3:30. So... strike 1. I was also informed that no one starts until 3:00pm. Ok... I can accept a miss heard statement on my end. Then 3:30 rolled around and my son was picked up in a not so clean, no hub cap, vehicle.  Silver in color with dirty black Steel rims. My son also stated that the brakes would only engage when pressed all the way down to the floorboard.  He said he even commented on the brakes and the instructor didn't seem to mind or think it was an issue.

My son did say the instructor gave some good tips and gave understanding to some of the rules of the road. He also stated that being a bit over 6'4", the compact car was a bit small and his head hit the roof liner. I told him to work through that. It's only for a short period of time.

We will try again in a couple weeks when he takes the 2nd of 3 trips required before getting his license in August.

Paul C.
West Sacramento,  California

by Sandy J. on May 16, 2019
If your looking for an Honest,  Pleasant Traffic School this is the one. I have a greater respect for my fellow drivers and the road. JP-Instructor taught us well. I don't plan on having to go to Traffic school anymore but if I'm eligible this will be the place. Thank you JP your awesome!

by Migleann L. on September 21, 2018
ThankYou Cynthia for being patient with me and helping me thru out my actual driving test. I like Cynthia she's being accomodating to all my questions and explaining to me all my wrongs while I'm driving and constantly reminding me the right thing to do so while I'm taking my actual exam I'm just thinking that she's beside me watching over me so I wont get nervous with my DMV instructor. She's on time when picking me up and very friendly.BTW I pass my actual driving test thanks to Cynthia.

by Mike I. on January 19, 2019
J.P was great instructor...class was both informative and entertaining. Considering the serious topic of traffic violation subject, the class was not boring.  The only inconvenience was the lack of desks (or tables) in the classroom.

by Dana A. on November 13, 2018
My instructor was loud and kept touching me. When we arrived at the dmv the man at the desk informed us that the car we were using had expired insurance??? Wtf? Luckily the man was nice enough to let us drive. I also arrived 7 minutes late to my appointment because of my instructor.

by Sarah C. on September 13, 2018
Absolutely useless and would not recommend them. I did the traffic school with them and they sent me an email saying that it was accepted by the court for my speeding ticket but it wasn't.

The traffic school told me it was accepted and did not notify me that it was rejected. I was unaware of any fees and they did not tell me to check that it was accepted.

by Brenda R. on June 25, 2018
Geo is the bomb!  He taught both of my daughters and they are excellent drivers thanks to him!

by Sergio R. on June 19, 2018
My wife recently had 9 lessons in this school with instructor Frank. Everything was great from booking process to lessons them selves - new car, seems professional instructor.
But NOT with the most important piece - exam at DMV, where they've sent different instructor who totally demotivated student by interfering all the time and saying that everything is done wrong, as well as he was on significantly older car, which is simply not as smooth as brand new. I think that this is the worst things you could do to newbie driver, so obviously we failed our driving test. And the most frustrating part here is that nobody has notified us that it will be different instructor on different car.
When I called afterwards to ask how could that happen, the first thing that I've been told is that "it's student`s fault, when you're ready then you're ready" and that "it was very similar car"... yeah right I get it, I'm not blaming anybody for the exam result, but you could have called me and clearly mention changed circumstances for exam appointment... As well as your instructor has given green light for the driving test.

At the end we had to go to another school, where we took 3 lessons and successfully passed DMV test.

by Laura N. on July 20, 2017
The intructor was show up with his dammaged car. No air condition, pedal of both brake and gas have a problem with a terrible sound. Car was shaking if I press a gas pedal. I complained immedialy with the intructor but he ignored me and try to turn the fact to talk another subject. For the whole purpose that I need a car for a driving test but I was end up feel so scare and lost all my confident for the test. Very very disapointed to this A1 driving school

by Hal B. on March 25, 2017
Hello fellow Yelpers-

Two keywords:  Comedy and Traffic School.  (Okay, that's more than two words.)

I wanted to take a moment to thank J.P., Steve, & the A1 [school license # E0443] crew for the 3/11/2017 class in Mar Vista/Culver City/West Los Angeles.  Call it "Safety Saturday."  Call it fun. Call it keeping my DMV record clean, with a smile!

A while ago, a dad came up to me and thanked me for stopping my car and waiting, while he walked his young daughter across the library parking lot!  

I mentioned that I'd recently completed traffic school, & he commented that I must have gotten something out of it. Yes, indeed!

I was super impressed with the way J.P. struck a perfect balance between comedy &  learning about a serious subject.  And, without a single gory video!

Thanks again, J.P.:  the banana was almost as good as a Starbucks gift card!!

P.S. Slow down, humans!  Why are you driving the streets, alleys, & freeways like raging bullies?

:-)

by Donna H. on January 17, 2017
I am very impressed with this school. As someone learning how to drive I feel very comfortable with the lessons that I've taken. Frank is awesome and patient! He takes time to explain the mistakes I have made and how to correct it. My confidence and comfort level behind the wheel has improved thanks to him.  I would definitely recommend this school for anyone that wants to learn how to drive.

by Michelle R. on September 15, 2016
Would give it zero stars if available... Do not use this company!!!..... After I paid them it took over a month to schedule an appointment( We need a total of 3 classes. . They called me on a Saturday said they had a cancellation if we wanted it and of course we said yes told them specifically I wanted to keep my other appointment as well. Received an email minutes later that they canceled I responded directly and called that following work day and they still canceled it!!!!! Now they are telling me I have to wait another month!!!.. Horrible!.. The guy who showed up for the appointment was half hour late and didn't even complete the 2 hour training!!!... Requested a refund..

by Lisa H. on September 6, 2016
Jackie who answer the phone for this company is probably the rudest person I have ever spoken to!  I was allowed to sign up and pay several hundred dollars for my son's training, but when I called to schedule the driving portion was told that I was out of the area.  

I was told by Jackie that it was on me and my fault for not knowing that they would not cover my area, even though they clearly advertise Santa Monica and surrounding areas and I am 1.2 miles from Montana Ave off PCH.  I asked for a refund so I could arrange with another driving school that services my area, and as I asked for a confirmation number Jackie spoke over me and then hung up on me.  

I was told that I would have a refund in 2 weeks less $25 cancellation fee.  I will send an update review when and if I get my refund.

by Courtney P. on September 4, 2016
I paid 395 and called to set up an appointment and then was told they do not service my area. I was told I will get a refund and I still have yet to see my money. It has already been a month. I've called numerous times and I feel I am being stung along. Do not go to this driving school because they are unprofessional and incompetent.

by Matthew K. on October 27, 2015
I Had an appointment set for 6 pm for a behind the wheel driving, waited outside for 50 minutes and never got a single phone call or text from the driving school. My appointment was set outside of their buisness hours so I had no way of contacting them, and when I did the call went straight to voicemail. I am thoroughly disappointed in their service for the "#1 driving school in SoCal" it is now 6:45 when I am writing this.

by Tesha D. on May 17, 2015
I had an awesome experience for my first driving session.  I wasn't nervous at all.  My driving instructor Jasper made me feel very comfortable and was really patient.  I hope to have him for my next driving session.

by RV G. on July 21, 2014
I had lessons under A1 recently. My teachers were Abraham, Jasper and Jim respectively for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd sessions.  All 3 were good and punctual instructors with varying personalities and teaching styles.  I was most grateful that Jim brought me around the DMV though where I was going to take my behind-the-wheel driving test.  It gave me an idea what to expect which allowed me to be more relaxed on the day of the test.  I ended up getting a perfect score on the behind-the-wheel test on my one and only attempt thanks in large part to the skills I honed under their tutelage.  So for those searching for a driving school, A1 is certainly a good choice.

by Hayley N. on July 10, 2014
This is a review just off my first lesson. I was so happy with my instructor Geo today. He was funny, kept me calm, and had me smiling the whole time. I was nervous the second I got in the car, and I told him that. To my surprise, I found myself forgetting my nerves even when other drivers were around! I still need some work, no doubt, but he was considerate and gave on point guidance. A-1 Driving School is a top notch place. I read all the reviews, and the bad ones sound very rare.

I WOULD ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE, especially as Geo for an instructor. I give only 4 stars instead of 5 because it was only my first lesson. My only criticism is timing. I was fortunate enough to not be busy when he showed up early. I see on this page that lateness and my case of earliness is apparent. Stay on schedule is all.

We will see what comes from the next lesson. I am excited.

Thank you!!!

by Alexa M. on July 2, 2014
Quick, simple and outstanding! Gio was my instructor, he is as punctual as they come! Very helpful, über friendly! Best instructor in L.A.

A-1 driving school has exceptional customer service! My credit card transaction went in flawlessly, no hassel (:

YOU CAN'T GO WRONG HERE!!

Thanks Gio!

by Aimee H. on March 30, 2014
After finding out my 17 yr old needs behind the wheel, I searched yelp for a good driving school. I came across A1 and with their good reviews and reasonable rates I chose to entrust them to teach my child how to drive. I am glad I did! My son had Geoff as instructor and he thought he was great. He said he was very thorough and explained  the reasoning behind everything, which was greatly appreciated because as a teenager my child believes nothing his father and I say. He can't wait for his next lesson! I would recommend them to anyone who needs behind the wheel.

by Mike Im on February 12, 2019
J.P was great instructor...class was both informative and entertaining. Considering the serious topic of traffic violation subject, the class was not boring. The only inconvenience was the lack of desks (or tables) in the classroom.

by Paulette Garcia on December 12, 2018
GREAT experience! Cheap and fast. I actually learned stuff...

by Jennifer S on March 12, 2018
They have very friendly and experienced driving instructors. Frank (instructor) was a great teacher. Very nice, calm, understanding, and is a very good instructor. The staff is friendly and respectful. Overall, the whole school comes together to help and make sure that the driving students are well prepared and can pass getting their license.

by alexis baltazar on March 12, 2017
nice

by Sofya Ershova on March 12, 2017
I really liked this school. My instructor was Frank. He taught me a lot and thanks to him I passed my test. Great teacher!

by julie zhu on March 12, 2017
Kimberley is my instructor.She gave me confidence to drive on the free way.Also enjoy the talking with her.

by Liam Howell on March 12, 2016

by Marta Damszel on March 12, 2016
Thank you so much A1! Geo, my instructor, was amazing! I was a bit nervous in the beginning, but Geo made the lessons fun and I started to be more relaxed. He adjusts to your needs, encourages you, and is always positive. He really believes in you and your skills. Thanks to him I gained a lot of confidence and started to enjoy driving. Finally I got my license and cannot express how much Geo helped me to be a better driver.

by Magda Minnifield on March 12, 2015
The course was easy to understand and inexpensive. Happy I chose this sight.

by Cleotilde House on March 12, 2015
A1 Driving and Traffic School was an awesome and informative online course. I would highly recommend this to all my family and friends. Please set aside 3 hours to pace yourself. Kudos to A1 Driving and Traffic School for a great experience.

by Else Kurtz on March 12, 2015
From the first contact via chat online, to the day of my road test, A1 Driving and Traffic School was fantastic. The staff is professional, friendly and most important of all, knowledgeable in a way that makes a student feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel, and teaches all the right things needed to past the test.

by Cathryn Moe on March 12, 2015
After my annoyance at realizing I couldn't really contest my ticket, I did a quick search for best online traffic schools Los Angeles and found a positive Yelp for this one. I then found it on my list of approved online traffic schools, and decided to register and knock it out all in the same day. And boy am I glad I did. Got a discount on my registration, had no issues with registering or going through the materials, and actually realized that, besides one morning of heavy-footed driving, I'm a pretty good driver!

by Haley Irving on March 12, 2015
Great school by far! I took 6 lessons with Robert, and passed my driver's test on the first try. I would recommend Robert to anyone!! He's the best, always laughing and smiling!! He really has a way of making you feel comfortable and confident.

by Matthew S on March 12, 2015
took the in-class TS 2 weeks ago with "J.P." thought the class was great, very informative and enjoyable

by Charlsie Wheaton on March 12, 2015
I had a very good experience with the driving school.They made sure that I got rid of a lot of bad habits after 5 years with a learner's permit that I didn't want for the driving test. I passed the test after taking the 5 hour road package with them, which was very useful. I took the test in Staten Island right on the other side of the Overgraze Bridge.They scheduled enough time for me to get picked up in Manhattan and even had an hour lesson on streets very similar to what my driving test would be like.

by Georgina on March 12, 2015
Huge thanks to A1 driving school and in particular my instructor Geo who was great fun, supportive and patiently answered all my questions, especially about the differences between the UK, where I'm from, and the US. Passed my test today so I'm very happy, and the booking/administrative process with the school was really smooth, too. Thanks again, guys!

by Varsha Mahinderkar on March 12, 2015
This is a good driving school. It was super easy to schedule my lessons with them and make payments, Jackie was always polite and helpful to me. All the instructors were very patient and pointed out my mistakes promptly. At the same time they never made me feel nervous and chatted very casually while driving.Its makes a lot of difference when you are driving for straight two hours :)I had total 12 lessons with them and most of the time Geo was my instructor. He was very friendly and encouraging! Definitely made me a better driver!Thank you all of you at A1 driving school!PS : they loose one star for messing up my pick up address more than twice.

by Favio S on March 12, 2015
This is a very good driving school! My instructor Geo was great! Very nice and patient, he's an awesome dude.

by Nazeema Noorani on March 12, 2015
Great experience! Surprising part was my instructor had much more confidence than I had that I will pass the Drive test in 1st attempt! This instructor has hell lot of patience and is so cool and friendly - start of my class, my view of me driving in US was different and after 1 class - I could see myself driving in US! I recently moved from India to US and used to drive back in India. Amazing person to learn with, knows how to boost up confidence in his student and train him accordingly. I chew his brains a lot with my questions during my class - as in why not this way etc etc and he answered them all explaining the rules! So do i still need to mention his name here...... Any guess.... Ofcourse!!! It has to be Geo!! Thank you A1 and Jackie who mapped me to Geo as my Driving Instructor. Thank you Geo!! You Rock!!

by Rohith Mv on March 12, 2014
I hadn't driven a car before, and now thanks to A1 Driving School, I got my license on my first attempt! Special thanks to Geo, great teacher. He observes your driving keenly and customizes the lessons to develop what you lack. Also thanks to Jackie for prompt and efficient customer support.