I meant to write this review about a year ago, but I forgot until now!…read more I'm 40 years old, and I never had a driver's license until I went through North County Driving School. I don't know if Marcus is still around, but he was an excellent instructor! Very patient, friendly, fun, professional, and knowledgeable. I failed my first try because I made a dumb mistake, but rescheduling was easy-peasy with this team, and I got my license on my second attempt a couple of months later. I never met Bruce, but I spoke with him a few times over the phone, and he offered some great advice that ended up helping me out. I never really got to thank Bruce for how much his team helped me overcome one of the biggest hurdles of my life, but these guys are fantastic, and they'll work with you no matter what it takes! Thanks, Bruce & Marcus! EDIT: I forgot to mention that I initially scheduled with them just as COVID kicked off and the DMV shut down. Bruce let me reschedule after restrictions were lifted and didn't charge anything extra, even though I waited over a year to get the ball rolling again. Truly a professional and classy team!

The entire experience with them was efficient and easy. I liked being able to book the sessions…read moreonline. The instructors were on time and helpful. We had misplaced an important form and they went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed on the day of my son's test.

I CANNOT express enough what an incredible experience it has been working with Greg at Miller's…read moreDriving Academy!! My daughter was confident and relaxed and prepared for her driving test! We appreciate the kindness and accommodations that were made!! Highly HIGHLY recommend!!

Hands down, this driving school is THE best. We couldn't have been any luckier to have Greg as part…read moreof the process in getting both of our kids prepped & confident with their driving skills to ace the driving test. He's so personable, offers a wealth of information about the routes, dmv check in process, as well as a great vibe with the kids that gave them confidence to take the test with a random dmv evaluator and on the road in general. Zero reason to go anywhere else for driving lessons to prep for Drivers license.

CRAZY STORY... I couldn't recommend this place enough or more specifically Jim Gleason. You see in…read more2014 I had an AVM brain rupture and am considered mentally disabled . Well after not being able to drive for 3 years after my brain surgery i decided to give driving a shot with the "driving program" at a local hospital which turned out to be a SCAM because the "therapist" never even took me behind the wheel after a 6 month program (BEFORE THE DRIVE TEST). So at the time my parents helped me find this place , a place that would work with someone with a disability and it just so happened to turn out that Jim Gleason pulls up and we had a little reunion with my parents after literally not seeing Jim since I was like 17! I am 40 now. Anyway point here is that Jim is SO patient and motivating and more than that he's understanding . Just wanted to boast about this man because this is the 2nd time in a span of around 23 years that he helped me regain my freedom , confidence , a job and because of him I am able to drive to work church or where ever I need to be! THANK YOU JIM I'll never forget you. I came on here 9 YEARS later because someone on the SM community page is asking for recommendations for a good driving school and so I had to show some love. I'm SO appreciative! Picture was taken in 2017 when I passed my 2nd driving test (IN THE RAIN!) with the help of Jim Gleason at American Driving School.

I left a voice mail and received a call back very quickly. I like that I can pay per each lesson…read moreand not all at once. The instructor Jim was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was able to clearly explain the subjects to my teen. We look forward to our next lesson.

Hate to say it but I can't recommend Roosevelt. Seems like a nice guy, but he only had my son drive…read more1 hour of the 2 hour lesson (because we don't live in poway and that's where he "always does it" so Roosevelt did the driving for 20 minutes down, 20 minutes back and then stopped for a personal errand. I had already paid and was going to just write it off as awkward, but then when I needed a letter from him for the other driving school we went with for the other lessons, he would not write it and said he doesn't work with other schools. The other school said they have heard of him and actually ahvea concerns that he may not have a valid license anymore (that's not verified). Just not sure why he wouldn't write the letter - he said he doesn't even have any way of writing a letter?

Should have listened to some of the reviews first. Would definitely be negative stars if possible…read more One of the worst experiences I have ever encountered with a business. I finally fired Roosevelt after the second lesson. He not only stood us up once, but yes two times. After making work schedule adjustments and expecting my son to be picked up..............no show, no call twice! When confronted on the phone, he blew up and started threatening comments. I would definitely recommend looking in Carlsbad first!

Marc was absolutely wonderful. He taught my son how to drive including important information on…read moredefensive driving. He was so well prepared he earned a perfect score on his driving test. Scheduling was super easy and he picked him up and dropped him off at locations that worked for us (school, home etc). He was positive, built confidence for my son and updated us after each lesson with progress, what he needs to work on etc. Will definetely be using Marc again for my next driver!!!

We had such a great experience with TRTS. My daughter worked with Joe for the past six months, and…read morehis patience, knowledge, and guidance made all the difference. Thanks to his support, she passed her driver's test on her first try! Highly recommend.

I would absolutely recommend this company over and over to anyone needing driving lessons! You can…read morebook your appointment online through their website. The instructor will show up to your house for pickup and will take the student for a 1-on-1 driving lesson from there. The exception to this would be the final lesson before the scheduled behind-the-wheel test IF you live far from the DMV location the test is at. They want to maximize the behind-the-wheel time, so if you live far from your DMV test location like I do, you'll have a set meetup spot. The lessons are 2 hours. I want to give an extra shoutout to Bill, who was amazing and very personable with my son! My son liked all of his instructors, but Bill was his standout favorite.

Pick and drop off from school. Pick Melissa, she's better than the first guy we had. Much more…read moreinformative and will repeat areas until child gets it down. Also friendly and informative. This place offered the best price around.

Driving for me has always been something I've pushed off. Especially after all these bad stories…read moreI've been told about my peers and their driving instructors. However, one of my friends recommended Mike Acasio and said that he was the only instructor who had the patience and taught her the most. She had a lesson with mike while he worked at Bakkers Taking her advice, I tried contacting Bakker's and scheduling an appt with Mike, but when I found out he was no longer working with them I just had to hunt him down. FINALLY, I found a review posted about Mike describing how he is now working for West Coast Driving School and his reviews were very good! Scheduling an appointment for a behind the wheel lesson was really easy and they work well trying to figure out the best time, even if you have a busy schedule. Mike picked me up from my grandparents house and he was very polite and made sure I was comfortable while driving. If I made a mistake, he would not yell but calmly tell me how to fix my error. Throughout the whole 2 hour lesson, I learned more about driving than I have ever learned before. He explained to me exactly what was going to be on the test. Exactly 2 weeks later I took my driving test and I passed with only 2 errors! I would like to say mike is a miracle worker because he was my FIRST and ONLY driving instructor I ever had, and I passed my driving test on the first try. So big shout out to him for being an amazing instructor!

i was taught by walter some years ago, but i never got the chance to write a review until now. he…read moreis awful. i took five lessons with him and i wish i could've switched teachers, because it seems like it's just him who sucks. walter was impatient, rude, and had a bad attitude and it doesn't seem like he's changed much. right off the bat i got the vibe that he had a short temper and i was scared of what would happen if i messed up. learning to drive is intimidating and to be taught by someone like walter wasn't helping. he rushed me through looking before making a lane change. he repeated himself when i heard him the first time, and was still in the process of doing what he was telling me to do. if he told me to stop, i would stop slowly as to not slam on the brakes, but his repeating was not helpful. i'm stopping, walter. i heard you the first time. he also grabbed the wheel from me multiple times instead of letting me practice turning on my own. by the end i was dreading my lessons, and i reached my breaking point during the final one. he snapped at me, causing me to get emotional. this wasn't the first time he had done this. some may like walter's tough teaching, but if not, either request a different teacher or find a different school.

Marivic showed up on time, excellent communication, and provided all the necessary instructions…read more Our son was driving on the freeway on second lesson! He passed his driving test only missing 3 points (not making a complete stop). Highly recommended her!

Booked for 350 almost an hour later no show no text back no call after I was originally told he was…read morerunning late do not use them