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!

I had an amazing experience with Mr.Adventures as my driving instructor. He is such a fun,…read morepatient, and genuinely GREAT instructor. Before I started lessons with him, I had absolutely zero confidence and was honestly scared to even get behind the wheel. After just one 2 hour class, my confidence improved so much. He made everything feel simple and manageable, and he never made me feel nervous or pressured. By the second class, I was already driving on the street and even near the beach something I never thought I'd be able to do so quickly. He explained everything clearly, stay calm, and really knows how to build your confidence step by step. I'm so grateful for his teaching style and support. I HIGHLY recommend him to anyone who's nervous about driving or just starting out. Truly one of the best instructors out there. Thank you so much Mr. Adventure.

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

I recently moved to California from NYC and knew that I desperately needed freeway lessons. Driving…read moreon the Cali freeway is in a separate class by itself especially if you hate speeding like me. Long story short- I recently got my DL so I'm not the most experienced driver in the world. I know most think driving is a breeze but I take it very seriously. After much deliberation I selected Safety First based on reviews. My first class was this past Saturday and after meeting Kurt I knew I made the best decision. Kurt was my driving instructor. He showed up 10 minutes before the scheduled class which I appreciated and he greeted me with utmost professionalism. I'm usually a nervous wreck while driving but this guy made me feel calm and confident and pretty soon I was actually driving safely on the freeway. He is a skilled instructor with lots of patience and he takes notes on items that need improvement. I felt very safe. This entire process from the registration with Sam (the manager) to the scheduling of classes was a seamless experience. Classes are booked in advance so you may need to spread your lessons over a few weeks which is fine. Practicing between classes is key to making driving techniques perfect. I have 2 more classes left but I'm confident that I will be a much more capable driver at the end. Thanks Safety First!

Do NOT use this business! Their instructors can't even drive safely! I was cut off VERY DANGEROUSLY…read moreby their car THIS MORNING. I saved the dashcam video. DO NOT TRUST THIS COMPANY

Parvin is a super nice lady with perfect school and a very good teacher the best break room with…read morereally good srarbucks coffee

So I called several other traffic schools and none of them answered and I didn't get a phone call…read moreback when I called this when they answered they answer my questions and I called back and they answered the phone again amazing and it was simple no hassle no mess no fuss. I think these places is amazing and I could do it on my own time. Thank you 24 seven Miss and Miss.

I want to express my appreciation to SoCal Truck Driver Academy for helping me obtain my Class A…read morecommercial driver's license. If you're looking to obtain your class A license, SoCal Truck Driver Academy is the ideal choice! I am grateful to Norm and his team for their assistance in achieving my goal. The one-on-one training was fantastic experience. Thanks Norm you are the best to offer private one on one classes. This means you're not in a group class. The attention of the teacher is only on you. This means that you have a teacher at your side the entire time in the similar way you hire a personal trainer at the gym. Best team best clean and top shape trucks. Norm without you, I will never make it

THIS SCHOOL IS A SCAM…read more Take warning. This is an unlicensed truck driving school. The owner, Normand Pineault, is currently being sued for fraud, breach of contract, and sexual misconduct. Here is what you can expect in return for your $3,800 enrollment fee: INADEQUATE TRAINING Federal regulations require truck driving schools to teach you certain skills like how to drive on the freeway, how to couple and uncouple the truck from the trailer, and how to dock the truck in different Positions. This school teaches none of that. They spent a few hours teaching me how to back up the truck straight and they had me drive circles in the parking lot of Westminster mall. State regulations require all commercial license applicants to complete at least 15 hours of behind-the-wheel training before you can take your DMV driving test. The owner scheduled me for three 5-hour lessons, but my instructor typically showed up an hour late and left an hour early. He did not let me drive on the freeway because the vehicle is only covered by the insurance policy when the owner is driving. After 3 days, the owner told me that I had received all the training hours I paid for because he includes the instructor's driving time. He will submit false certifications signed under penalty of perjury to the DMV so that you can take your exam without being properly trained. BEFORE you start your first day of training, you will be required to sign the form stating that you've received 15 hours of training that you will never get. If you fail the test, he will offer additional training for $1,000 per day. UNQUALIFIED INSTRUCTORS Federal regulations require behind-the-wheel training instructors to have 2 years experience driving a commercial vehicle. My instructor was hired only 2 weeks after receiving his license. It was very obvious that he did not have any training or experience because he couldn't answer my questions and he routinely put himself in danger by doing things like standing in front of the truck while I was driving. The DMV form that lists your training hours had the owner's name pre-printed in the space for the instructor's name. The name of the actual instructor was not listed. BUSTED EQUIPMENT The school promised me that I would use the same truck for my training and testing, but on the day of my DMV test, they swapped the trucks and I had to take the test on an unfamiliar truck with mechanical problems. When we began the exam, the truck would not even start, and I had to call the owner to do his special trick with jiggling the keys in certain way so the truck will start. The mirrors are improperly mounted and one of them was missing, so I was not able to see where I was going when backing up the truck for part of the examination. The truck I was given for the exam also had a busted transmission, and the gears would grind whenever you try to shift. You will lose points on the exam each time this happens. I have been driving cars with manual transmissions for more than 25 years. I know how to shift. The truck I was given for the test also had some extra pieces of metal sticking off the back of the trailer, and the examiner failed me because these were sticking out beyond the test boundaries. NO TRAINING FACILITIES There is no actual training facility for the school. The business address that is listed is actually the owner's home address in a gated community in Irvine. You can't even drive a truck on those narrow streets. Instead, you will meet your instructor in the parking lot of a storage facility in Irvine where the trucks are kept. There is no room to drive there, but you will practice backing up the truck in the small parking area between customer storage units, so you will need to watch out for people loading and unloading their Ikea furniture. The owner does not have permission to operate and remember that you are not covered by his insurance policy, so try not to run anybody over, because you will be held liable. For additional training, I was driven to Westminster mall each morning (30 minute drive. You will ride in the passenger sear and you can send text messages to your friends while your instructor texts with the owner). Then you will get to practice backing up in the parking lot behind the Best Buy. Delivery vehicles, security guards, and mall patrons will drive through the alley during this time, and you will need to stop to let them pass. Federal regulations require the school to provide a private range to practice your maneuvers uninterrupted. Oops! You wont get that. Try not to run over the Korean man who jogs through the parking lot every morning. Remember, you are uninsured. The parking lot is nothing like the DMV test area, so this will not prepare you at all for your test. Normally we would test with 2 orange cones, but sometimes the instructor will forget to take the cones out of the other truck, so you will practice with only 1 orange cone. Sometimes we used orange hockey pucks instead.

Owner Francisco is very knowledgeable, kind, and fast to respond. Rates are reasonable and…read moretransparent. Instructor John is fantastic and on time. Thank you!

If you want some professional driving instruction, this is the place to go!…read more I had three sessions with three different instructors, and each one was incredibly helpful, kind, and patient with me. I was both super anxious driving and insecure about the fact that I'd avoided getting my license until my early 20s but none of the instructors ever made me feel bad about my age and always provided a calming, supportive environment that made me comfortable to drive (and knowing they have their own an emergency brake helps!). It was super easy to book lessons, there was usually a lot of availability and I could always book an appointment only a few days in advance. I can't recommend this place enough!

If you are planing on having your young one start to drive and looking for a trust worthy driving…read moreschool don't look anymore. Oscar provides fast communication explains the process to us new parents and takes /guides your child in preparation to what to expect when going into the DMV office . This company also provides behind the wheel driving practice, everythibg in one stop, prices are reasonable too. I have been hiring his services since I was 16 years old, my two daughters took the courses as well. I'm a happy customer. Thank you , Oscar for the great customer service.

This is purely my personal experience. I acknowledge that Oscar might not have been good a fit for…read moreme as an instructor, which probably affects my perspective. I have driving anxiety and even made myself a bit nauseous behind the wheel for the first few driving lessons. With all that said, I feel that Oscar could've been a bit more understanding and encouraging. While he did give great tips and advice, it felt it touched on more of what I was doing wrong, which mentally weighed me down and sort of added to the anxiety I already had. Oscar also rarely commented on the things I did right or occasionally felt a bit confident about. Again, I acknowledge my situation is a bit more special, but just wanted to share for those who might relate or be on the same boat.

Thank you TJ for being an excellent driving instructor! He really cares for his students and wants…read morethe best for them. I highly recommend the package that includes the driving test. Truly appreciate your patience, flexibility and willingness to wait with her to fix her driver's license paperwork. Thank you for also giving her freeway experience! If you want a personable, caring and supportive driving instructor TJ is your guy!

Access Driving School is family-owned, professional, and incredibly easy to work with. Booking was…read morequick and straightforward, which made the whole process stress-free. My daughter completed her six hours of behind-the-wheel training, including freeway driving, and the experience was excellent. Their weekend availability was a huge plus with her busy school schedule. The instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and truly amazing--they gave her the confidence and skills she needed. She now feels prepared and ready to take her driving test. Thank you, Access Driving School, for such a smooth and positive experience!

Good service. Looking forward to the lessons. Our first experience…read more Very nervous for our first time

Since I'm not a great driver myself and I couldn't imagine trying to teach a teen I went to TRTS as…read morerecommended by my neighbor. Rob was able to get my daughter who tends to get anxious comfortable and Marianne was very helpful in getting my appointments. Rob is a great communicator and also gave me feedback after the class so I have a better idea of how she is doing which is great than just getting a "it's fine" from my daughter. I feel much better going into her driving test after the new years!

SOC Driving School instructed both of my kids (one by Travis who is no longer with them, and the…read moreother by Adam) and they both passed on their first driving test. They are VERY fairly priced, always punctual, easy to communicate, super friendly, and I would definitely recommend them for anyone looking for a driving school. While certain other school(s) may flaunt fancy cars and former law enforcement instructors, SOC is highly competent in their own right. Beyond driving school, I'd recommend looking into B.R.A.K.E.S. Teen Driver's Training (putonthebrakes.org) to put them through some great evasive and defensive practices.

GO WITH THIS SCHOOL AND ASK FOR MAHSHID. You won't regret it. Worth it and at good price. I passed…read moremy driving test on the first try after training with Mahshid. She is an absolute boss and awesome coach. I started out not knowing anything, nervous to get on a road, to confidently driving on big roads in less than 30 minutes. I gained a lot of confidence in driving after training with her. I signed up for three sessions and was able to go on the highway by the third one. And she has a lot of experience and knows what will show up on the test, more than you'd find online. Very happy and grateful I came to this school and met Mahshid. 100% recommend. SMS - Signal, Mirror, Shoulder