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!

Thank you MR. ADVENTURE for helping our daughter pass her driving test on her first try! You gave…read moreher so much confidence and really believed in her. Your tips were super helpful and made her feel prepared going into the test. We have four kids so we'll definitely be seeing you again for the second, third and fourth! Thank you again.

Thank you mr adventure for preparing me so well for my driving test! He told me everything I needed…read moreto know and he gave the perfect kind of practice. He has constructive feedback, but he also has a warm personality and kept a kind tone. I would not have passed without his help and I only made one mistake. Highly recommend mr adventure!

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

They disappeared. Website is gone. Phone number says you can't leave a message and then hangs up on…read moreyou. They took our money and went out of business. January 2026.

Awesome to meet Parvin. I learned a lot of good information. She's an awesome teacher! If you need…read moreto attend traffic school, i highly recommend registering with her. 1. Call her to make sure you qualify (dmv has rules) The building is across the street from the Cheesecake Factory at the Irvine Spectrum. 2. Park across the street at the Irvine Spectrum parking structure. It's free! If you park at the building where the traffic school is located, you'll have to pay $20 max per day.

First the location is "Awesome" The bldg is a brand new, gorgeous office bldg with private suites…read more (It's very close to the Barranca Walmart). Mr & Mrs Traffic School was a perfect choice as we were instructed by an incredibly well-educated, kind, female engineer who was so welcoming and helpful. Ms. Parvin is so caring. It was a delight as she taught me and another student lessons I've never known in all my years of driving. It was light-hearted, but very serious. You will be supported and amazed at what no one ever taught (you even in other "driving school classes"). And you'll take notes and a practice test before you take the real final test. No one fails as you receive so much help. Even bilingual students can pass. I'm blessing the day that I called Ms Parvin at Mr MrsTraffic School. Thank you does not begin to express the gratitude I feel.

Just got my Class A CDL after completing education and training with SoCal Truck Driver Academy…read more There is very little wasted energy in their approach. You are provided with the materials and behind the wheel training/techniques needed to succeed. The instructors I worked with were great. They were supportive every step of the way and go above and beyond for their students because they want you to succeed. Highly recommend!

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.

An excellent choice for taking lessons. My instructor, María, is absolutely fantastic; she was very…read morepatient while explaining things and practicing with me. I got my license on the first try. Highly recommended. Excelente opción para tomar clases. Mi instructora María es absolutamente genial, ella fue muy paciente al explicar y practicar conmigo. Obtuve mi licencia en el primer intento. Recomendado con práctica al 100%

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.

I highly recommend this driving school! It is very easy to get in touch with them via text ( which…read moreis so convenient ) , so you don't always have to call for appointments or scheduling / rescheduling . My driver was TJ and he's very knowledgeable and patient , which I appreciate as I actually already have a license , I just stopped driving due to a bad accident year ago (caused by a drunk driver ). He restored my confidence and was very pleasant throughout . I think they are a small family business instead of a huge company , which I really like supporting ! Don't hesitate and book with them . If you are a new driver or someone who's just getting over driving anxiety and fears , you will not regret it . They are the best !

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!

Kellie was a wonderful instructor for my teen. I especially appreciated how she would stay behind…read moreafter the lesson to discuss his progress and answer my (many) questions. I highlighly recommend Teen Road to Safety and Kellie as an instructor!

Used TRTS a few years ago and did not finish all hours from the package purchased. My daughter's…read morepermit had inadvertently expired. I was told not to worry, the unused hours can be used later any time. Fast forward to yesterday when I want to buy a new package plus redeem the unused hours. Was told since the instructor from last time could not find my house due to his own faulty gps and arrived late, but MY account was charged a "late fee". What....? I have at least 2 lessons left and they said the late fee cancelled out whatever unused hours I had left. Do not recommend and will warn all my parent friends of their horrible "policy".

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