My instructor, Howie, was absolutely amazing. Incredibly attentive and always made sure I felt comfortable and confident behind the wheel. One thing I really appreciated was how they tailored each lesson to my pace. I never felt rushed or overwhelmed. My instructor gave clear, constructive feedback after every session, which helped me improve quickly without ever feeling discouraged. You can tell they really care about their students' success, not just checking boxes. I passed my behind-the-wheel test on my first try and I can say it is because of this driving school! read more

Joe is a great instructor. He helped my daughter learn to drive and practice for the driver's test. I appreciated how thorough he was in making sure she knew the rules and advised her on how to drive smoothly and with confidence. He and this school are a definite recommend. read more

Very good driving instructor very nice and knowledgeable and good at explaining. Very flexible with dates and times

Having trouble learning how to drive with your husband? Express Driving School is more than a shining 5-star rated driving school highly recommended for you! I can't put into words how grateful I am for meeting and learning with Doreen. At first, I wanted to just learn to drive with my husband thinking that I'd be saving money. But guess what? I just wasted my time trying and lost the opportunity to get my license earlier. With Doreen, her punctuality, kindness, and purpose in helping individuals pass their driving test, the first day of learning is already filled with knowledge and tips to remember --quick and easy. She takes her time teaching and explaining how it works on the road. She's an expert on how and where the drive test usually happens. She knows how to handle a student, and makes learning fun at the same time. But learning with her is more than just learning to pass. These kinds of schools are for sure producing high-quality drivers. And on top of their excellent services, booking them is super easy and hassle-free! They're truly amazing, especially Doreen. And again, I just can't express and thank Doreen enough for all of her help! Thank you to those who gave their reviews here as well, they were very helpful when I was looking for the best driving school and they're absolutely true! So, if you're looking for a driving school for yourself or your kids, you are at the right place! Ps. yes, I passed my test with compliments! read more

Howie was a great instructor. Very patient and calm. My son passed his behind the wheel test on the first try!

I used Express Driving School after failing my Special Driving Test. Josh trained me on the road over 4 hours, teaching me how to drive and think like a DMV examiner, and making sure that I spotted common driver mistakes along typical DMV testing routes. I passed easily when I took my exam again, largely thanks to Josh's competent and thorough teaching methods. Thank you! read more

Excellent Driving School! They provided 4 lessons to my daughter and she passed her drivers test on the first try with ZERO mistakes! I attribute her success to Doreen, her driving instructor. She was very kind, nurturing, flexible, and provided the support and education my 16 year old needed to feel successful and safe while behind the wheel. The package was also cheaper in comparison to the others in the area, 10/10 recommend Express Driving school! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMEND JOE!! If you're looking for a driving instructor, look no further:) As a parent looking for the best instructor for my teen son I jumped on a referral from a close friend and am so glad I found JOE!! Not only did Joe train my son but he also trained my daughter AND we referred him to others & will continue to do so!! He is professional, punctual & friendly!! Joe is also very accommodating to busy schedules and extremely helpful in giving tips for test day as well as scheduling with the DMV. When asked to describe Joe both my teens said "He's the BEST & He's CHILL" Thank you JOE for making this a great experience! read more

Had an AMAZING experience at this driving school! Had Joe as my instructor and he was the best! This was my first time driving and he was very patient and calm when teaching me. He made me feel comfortable driving and was helpful in answering all my questions. The thing was, I had the road test scheduled the very next week but hadn't made any further appointments with the school. And it was my first time driving..so we were both not sure if I could pass in just a week and two days of practicing. So first off, he helped me out by adjusting his own schedule to get my lessons in before the test. He made sure I was fully prepared for the test and I made sure to practice often. Final results, I passed!!! With just a week and two days of driving, I got my license! Couldn't really believe it, because I made a few mistakes and got nervous during the test, but I passed and I thank Joe for that. Thank you! read more

Joe was great! Very easy to talk to and learn from. I think our final lesson paid for itself within about 60 seconds. I started out by saying that I was frustrated with not being faster at reading what the road was doing next, like working out whether I was coming up on a 2-way or 4-way stop. Joe said "Wait, why is that hard? The 4-way stop signs have 'all way' written underneath them.", and I was suddenly a much better driver. Oops. Thanks, Joe! read more

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED GREAT DRIVING INSTRUCTOR! Our driving instructor was Joe. He is really great, punctual, friendly, trained my daughter very well and followed-up after the test. He was recommended by a Scripps Ranch teacher, in return we are highly recommending Joe for Your driving instruction needs. I had reservations for male driving instructor but after our call and Joe answered all my questions, he made me comfortable and was convinced to have male driving instructor for my daughter. My daughter enjoyed her lesson with Joe. Joe as much as he can will accommodate schedules unless he is already booked for your preferred time. 10 OUT OF 10 WILL ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND! read more

This is a loooong overdue post which I should have written 2 1/2 years ago when our 18-YT old needed his 6 hours of behind-the-wheel driving instruction prior to obtaining his provisional license. It was evident Express Driving School (EDS) was a very solid drivers training school, but one instructor, Joe Oshiro, really stood out when researching EDS's reviews. It was only fitting that we also wanted Joe to reach our son. While I can't speak for their other instructors, there's a reason so many parents have written glowing praise for EDS, and specifically Joe in their Yelp reviews. It's all correct! Joe was on time, communicative, easygoing, calm, encouraging, positive, friendly, professional, and someone your teen would want to recommend to their other friends. We opted to do his first four hours right away, then schedule his last two hours within a few days of his DMV driving exam. This way, Joe can work on any areas he still needed to work on, and boost our son's confidence going into the driver's practical exam. Joe's nothing short of awesome! If you want to give your teen driver the best chance to gain confidence driving, book their behind-the-wheel training with EDS, and if possible, I can personally vouch for Joe Oshiro, since he's the one who instructed our son. You'll be very happy with the results. read more

This company and its instructors deserve 5+ stars!!! A friend referred me to Howie (owner), who was very responsive and thoroughly answered all my questions that I felt comfortable enrolling my 16yr old daughter for a 6hr lesson. We were assigned to Joe (instructor). He was GREAT!! For each lesson, Joe was punctual, knowledgeable, patient, and professional. Additionally, Joe was very accommodating when it came to scheduling and special requests (ie, focusing on freeway driving). It's also worthwhile to mention that all lessons were scheduled during the pandemic, and there were never any concerns w/ safety. Masks were worn at all times. In summary, we had the best experience!! My daughter passed with a perfect score on her first try! read more

I'm a complete newbie when it comes to driving (always lived outside the US), so I was looking for a driving school that would make me feel comfortable on the road and ofc help me get that license! I signed up for the 6hr lessons + DMV test after reading all the reviews here on Yelp. I made an appointment through email and got instructor Joe, who was very chill, relaxed, and friendly, while still being able to give me tips on what I needed to improve. We went over things like lane changing, turns, parking, speed, freeways and highways and he gave great advice on what to expect during the actual DMV test (something I was nervous about). After our first lesson I was already way more confident in my driving skills! Last week we did the behind the wheel driving test and I passed! Feels pretty good considering I'm 7 months pregnant and never really driven before lol. Thanks again to Joe as I really don't think I would have passed if not for everything he taught me. If you're looking for a driving school I highly recommend booking your lessons here, the experience was great and you won't regret it! read more

I was ready to write a super glowing review of Joe, but it seems like everyone else's Yelp review of him already has him covered on that front. Today I passed my driving test with 0 errors. Seriously, Joe is so great that I would be friends with him in real life if it wasn't weird to be friends with your driving instructor. read more

ALERT!! ** this place is running on invalid license E3866 Per DMV website!!* I followed the tips for selecting a driving school on the DMV website and I logged onto the occupational license status information system database and it states that this license is not valid and that it is close as of February 2017 I recommend you select a different driving school!! read more

I have never lived in a country where I needed to learn how to drive until I moved to America. Before my first lesson with Joe, I was a nervous mess, but he made sure to encourage me. I've come a long way from that first lesson - and today I passed my driving exam! I enjoyed our lessons together so much that I opened up a yelp account just so I can give a positive review of this school. Joe is a rockstar of a driving instructor. He was honest and helped me improve from the girl scared of driving around in an empty parking lot to passing my test on the first try! I hope everyone experiences someone like him as their teacher! read more

My daughter was starting to drive and I wanted her to get more experience before taking her test. My friend recommended me to Doreen. She did an excellent job with assisting my daughter and made her feel very comfortable while driving. She offered to take my daughter to go get her DL and guess what? She passed on her first try. I would recommend her to all of my friends. Also she was flexible in her schedule. Thank you again! read more

I got to know about Express Driving school through a friend who had already learnt driving from them and recommended it to me. I would say that I had the best experience from learning to getting my Driving permit. Joe was my trainer and he was the best. I can definitely say Joe has instilled in me the knowledge it takes to be a safe and responsible driver. He is very friendly person and I enjoyed having him as my instructor. Thanks a lot Express Driving School! read more

From the very bottom of my heart I am thankful to Joe, my fantastic driving instructor, for making it possible for me to pass my driving test with flying colors on the first try! After having a very unsuccessful experience as a first-time driving student in my early twenties, I thought I had a driving phobia and was not meant to drive at all. Joe helped me overcome my insecurities and learn to enjoy driving! Joe is simply the best. He is the kind of person who puts his heart and sould into his job. He is patient, supportive, and friendly. He picked me up from home and was always ahead of time for the classes. He made me feel comfortable, secure, and confident. He explained things in an easy to remember manner and focused on my weak points, polishing up my skills. He is knowledgeable with DMV testing and makes sure you know ALL you need to know to pass the test. He is an absolutely amazing and reliable instructor, and he will take great care of you and your needs. That said, you can be sure you will get personalized lessons based on your age, skills, and driving experience. I enjoyed each of my lessons and, most importantly, I enjoyed driving! I know I wouldn't have passed the test without Joe's help. I highly recommend Joe to anyone who wants to pass the test and become a defensive driver. Thank you so much, Joe, for being such an incredbly great instructor! You are a blessing! read more

I highly recommend Express Driving School. We live in N San Diego which I thought would be a factor because their address is in S. San Diego, but they worked with us and my son just got his license. Joe, his instructor for the 3 2-hour behind the wheel sessions was awesome. He addressed my concerns and promptly answered ALL the questions my son had for him via text! read more

I wanted to teach my partner to drive for first time; age 42, and from Mexico. I was terrible at it, and then found Express Driving School, WOW. After three separate two hour classes, my partner was driving EVERYWHERE, including on the freeway, and everywhere else. EDS arranged for everything at the DMV, including driving test. I was told, "I made him extremely nervous, but not Doreen." After last lesson, my partner took the driving test, only losing FOUR POINTS, when you can lose up to FIFTEEN. We were very satisfied!!! VERY!!! Doreen PICKS YOU UP, always on time. read more

My son had a great experience with Express Driving School. His instructor was Joe and my son always had something positive to say about him after every lesson. He also learned some great tips and passed his behind the wheel exam with no problem. Thank you Joe. From Dannee's mom. read more

I just passed behind the wheel test today. Big thanks to Joe who was very supportive, nice, calm, patient and friendly. He made me feel really comfortable with driving. If you are looking for a brilliant instructor who give you confidence and help you become a safe driver. I highly recommend Joe. You will be in good hands. read more

I took the 6-hour express package. Initially, I was worrying that it was too expensive, but it was worth every penny. I don't have a car yet, so when I saw that they allowed their students to use their car for the actual test, I was so happy. They also pick you up from your location and drop you off afterward. There was no problem with the scheduling because they were so accommodating and understanding of your schedule. It was just an easy process of contacting them and booking an appointment. Joe was my driving instructor, and he was really helpful and encouraging. I had a bad experience with a driving instructor before and Joe was the complete opposite. He's like a friend, trying to teach you how to drive properly and safely. I was really super nervous about my behind-the-wheel test but eventually got over it and passed! read more

Like other reviews said about instructor Joe, he's very professional, honest but also nice and friendly at the same time. I started off with ZERO driving experience and on top of that, I'm also not from the U.S. I was very confused with all the rules but Joe was extremely patient every lesson. I felt really confident driving before I took the behind the wheel test. I bought four lessons (8 hours in total) + DMV test. We went over things to look out for on the test every lesson. He also took me on the freeway. And guess what? I PASSED THE FIRST TRY! If it wasn't awkward being friends with your driving instructor, I would totally be friends with him. It was never a boring lesson with him! read more

My mom recently moved to the US and needed to take a behind the wheel test to get her DL. She took 12 hours with Doreen and she was absolutely happy with her teaching. she hasn't taken her test yet but regardless of the result, we are absolutely happy with Doreen's instruction :) read more

I loved taking my drivers ed here. Doreen is awesome and a great judge of your driving skill. She was so kind and I thoroughly enjoyed taking my driving classes with her. Also, the value here is great. read more

Great place service at a reasonable price. They really helped my daughter gain confident tp be able to get behind the wheel of a car. Would recommend to other parents read more

I was living in Japan where transportation is never a problem before I came to US , so meaning to say at age 33 (2015) didn't know how to drive . I had experience with other driving school but didn't work out for me due to lack of their professionalism so I tried to find another driving school when I found Mr. Frank of EXPRESS DRIVING SCHOOL. Very good price! Excellent service ! He is just AWESOME! kind , punctual , honest , very professional ! I passed the actual driving test the 1st time ! I am very grateful that I have found him . I tried to contact him again , this time for my daughter but he told me he is retired. But luckily his daughter Doreen is taking over now and she is just as AWESOME as his father! My daughter is currently taking lessons and she is enjoying it! in a few weeks she is taking her actual driving lesson and I have no doubt she's gonna make it ! I recommend this driving school . 101% satisfied ! read more

Doreen is honestly the best... I took back to back courses simply because 1. I had no one to practice with and 2. I don't have a car so I took the risk with 3 days back to back course then took my road test on the 4th day. Doreen is very blunt and honest and she will tell you wether you can pass the test or not. I had some driving experience before but I needed that help still and I can say Doreen made me feel comfortable and confident with everything. Doreen, if you personally see this.. thank you for everything you've done for me as an instructor but also for being down to earth with me and those beautiful words you've said to me. I passed my road test today and I can say it's all because of Doreen for giving me the support, confidence and extra information I needed to know. read more

Doreen couldn't didn't completed my driving course due to my schedule, she didn't have the patience to teach me how drive so she cancel the appointment. Later on when I was available she sent another driving instructor who was rude so I decline & cancel. I paid for the driving lesson & she couldnt continue my course due to her service she doesn't have a lot of instructors . Be aware she has low patience & from my experience it's a rip off! read more

Just passed my behind-the-wheel test! Joe is a fantastic instructor. I really appreciated how patient and calm he remained during our sessions, it definitely helped with my anxiety. read more

I was a beginner driver and really didn't know how to drive but Joe was very patient and took his time with me to explain, practice and work on different driving skills multiple times until I got it. I was a nervous wreck the day of my driver's test using their car but I passed on the FIRST try. Definitely recommend this school 110%! read more

I had already gotten my license three years ago, but didn't get to drive much after that because home is in LA, but I go to school down here. Because of that, I felt really nervous about driving again, but I now live off campus so I want to be able to get around. I found Express Driving School from Yelp. After filling out its Google form, I got a response from the staff within a day. Joe was my instructor for all 3 lessons and he's the best! We tailored my lessons to what I needed the most practice with: parking, freeway, and night driving (both in local areas and on the freeway). Joe always arrived early and prepared. He also had very clear visual aids for explanations like merging on to the freeway ramp, making a U-turn, etc. Joe is calm, patient, and reliable, and most likely the best driving instructor you'll ever have! As a student, my schedule can be unpredictable sometimes, but Express Driving School has always been very understanding and flexible in rescheduling my lesson. Communication with Express was mostly done via email (though there is a reminder call the day before a lesson). As such, it was very easy for me to reschedule/confirm appointments. Thanks so much! read more

I took my daughter to Express Driving School and specifically requested Joe bcus of his 5 star reviews. He did not disappoint. He was so thorough that she passed her driving test in one attempt with a perfect score. He was also very accommodating of her busy agenda; he picked her up and dropped her off at various locations and scheduled us at pretty random times that worked for our schedules. Before her lessons, she was nervous about driving on the freeway and parking was a huge challenge for her. I asked Joe to address these issues and after her first lesson she was driving confidently on and off the freeway and when she took the behind-the-wheel test, she aced the parking section. Joe is a super nice guy and a true professional. Communication was always effortless. He provided feed back on her progress and was quick to reply to my texts. Thanks Joe! read more

Excellent driving school. My teenage daughter did her in-car driving lessons with Express. They were responsive and accommodating to our schedule and location. Most importantly my daughter was very happy with her driving instructor, Joe. Two hours in a car with a stranger can be awkward, especially for a teenager. Joe made my daughter feel very comfortable during her lessons so much so that she recommended him to all of her friends and our neighbors. She passed her driving test on the first attempt. Nice job Joe! read more

Great staff! The driving instructor Howie was detailed and nice throughout the lessons. He eased my anxiety throughout the lessons and at my driving test! Would definitely recommend for someone looking for lessons! read more

I had Joe as my instructor. He is the best! He is always punctual. He took great care from start till the end and made my experience super smooth and made sure I become a great driver, i never thought I would drive. But I passed on the first attempt. Couldn't thank him more and thank you Express Driving School. You guys are excellent. read more

All I have to say is that joe was awesome he is so patient and always makes driving fun I started driving better like on my 3rd lesson with him. It's like the more I take lessons with him the better I get and the most confident I feel he's just awesome at what he does he has became a very good friend too so if you're going to pick a driving instructor that is patient,nice, cool totally pick joe he's awesome I enjoyed driving him and learning throughout the way read more