I paid for the driving lessons along with the DMV behind-the-wheel test, and everything went smoothly. I had two of the best driving instructors, Jose and Belica--huge shoutout to both of them! They were incredibly patient, and as someone who was honestly very nervous to drive for the first time, they made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. If you're a first-time driver, I highly recommend taking lessons with Belica. She's amazing and walks you through everything step by step until you feel fully ready to drive on your own. I also passed my driving test thanks to them! And another shoutout to Gabi, the sweetest receptionist, who makes sure every driving lesson and DMV test is scheduled perfectly and stress-free. I truly can't express how appreciative I am of Jose and Belica for their patience, encouragement, and support throughout the entire process. They made such a nerve-wracking experience feel manageable and I'm so grateful for everything they did to help me succeed. read more

I feel that their instructor Nathaniel harassed me. This man is probably around 50 and I'm 21 and I showed up trying to learn how to drive, and he told me twice that my tattoo was "cute" (commented on two different tattoos) and that my voice was "cute." He also wasn't even a good instructor, we would get to a dead end and I'd have to ask him to turn left or right while being fully stopped. He reached over and adjusted my wheel slightly while on a residential street approximately 5 times without saying a word. I got annoyed and I asked him, "am I driving too close to the other cars?" to which he replied "yes." You're supposed to tell me that! I have reason to believe that it was partially to invade my space especially due to the flirty comments. I've never had another instructor behave this way before, tried him out and was disappointed. I asked for a refund for just that lesson after I had switched to another instructor for my remaining 4 hours I had prepaid as part of the package. I did this to not lose any more money to this company, and another instructor was sufficient for the remaining lessons. When I asked for one for ONLY the lesson with Nathaniel (which they should have offered in the first place), they offered me a complimentary lesson with another instructor instead, stating that they "understood my frustration" and would "have a conversation with him." This completely dodges accountability. This service is not what I paid for and I will be having to go out of my way to file a charge dispute with my bank to make things right. I also reported him to the DMV already online. When I posted about the school and reporting the school to the DMV on my Instagram account, one of my old coworkers reached out to me. She's 18. I didn't even mention his name in my post, yet she had asked me "did you get Nathaniel?". I was like "how the heck did you know?" And apparently he had harassed her too. He thought she was underage and still proceeded to make inappropriate comments about her height. Take this review as a warning. This man shouldn't be teaching driving to anybody ESPECIALLY high schoolers because he is abusing his position of power to harass young girls and women. They responded to this review alerting me that they were advised to sue. As a response, I have attached the email, which includes no personal information about anyone whatsoever, in which they acknowledged that his behavior was unacceptable, not "small talk." They also included in their public response to my review that "lessons are 2 hours long and can be stopped at any time if students feel uncomfortable." This sentence honestly really frustrated me because I feel that it inappropriately shifts the responsibility onto me, a new driver who did not know where we even were on the road or how to get back to the school, to tell a man 3 times my size and double my age while alone in the car with him and reliant on his guidance, that I feel uncomfortable and wish to stop the lesson and head back. I consider this victim blaming. The fact that I reached out the day after and did everything I could to inform them of his behavior and state that I was no longer comfortable working with him after the lesson should have been enough for them to absolve me of blame from this situation. Their response speaks for itself. I stand by my review and encourage fellow Yelpers to always share their experiences, good or bad. read more

Ford Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Definitely choose FORD if you're looking for the perfect driving school! especially if you are a first-time driver and anxious one. Every minute of the lesson was worth it!! my instructor really took her time to teach me! Shout out to Belica! She has been the most patient and calm instructor that gave me the confidence to drive and got me licensed!! Thank you so much, Belica! read more

This place is the best! Great experience and friendly staff. My son was a beginner but learned so much, he passed his driving test today at the DMV! I would definitely recommend this place to anyone that needs some training and practice. Proud Dad! read more

Ford Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I paid for the 3 lessons + DMV Behind the wheel test, and it was the best decision I ever made. I had the best instructor who took his time teaching me and never got overwhelmed by my mistakes and taught me how to correct them, not only did I get the BEST instructor (Nathaniel) , he also gave me some great history lessons about the roads we drove on and that was so cool. If you're thinking about going to any driving school, it has to be this company! With only 5 lessons, I passed my BTW test because of them and I appreciate everything that they taught happy holidays read more

I wouldn't recommend this driving school. Unfortunately, we didn't learn anything new or useful beyond what most people already know. On top of that, the instructor's heavy accent made explanations hard to understand, which is a serious issue when learning something as important as driving. Overall, it didn't feel like a good use of time or money. read more

I was walking up the hill on a road without a sidewalk at 10 am on Saturday morning. There were two yellow lines (one solid and one broken) in the center of a two-way road. This center was used by cars to give more space when passing pedestrians. I was walking on the side of the road facing incoming traffic. A car was driving down the hill and it felt like it was driving right at me. When it was passing in just few inches from me, I saw that it was a student driving this car with Ford Driving School sign painted on the car's side. I called the school to let them know. I was asked if a student was driving - I confirmed that it was a student driving. Than the school told me that they have NO CONTROL OVER how a student was driving (?!). Silly me - I thought that the school was in a business of teaching students to drive :). Then I was told that all their three cars were in their parking lot, so it could not be their car. It was a Ford School Driving car, no doubt about it. Update: The reply from the school confirmed my 1-star review: 1. The car was driving down the hill slow enough to make a visual contact with a student driver and see the side sign Ford Driving School, and I was also visible far in advance for a driver to see me (no other cars in sight) - not a good excuse not to teach their student how NOT to endanger pedestrians. 2. The school was not truthfull saying that it COULD NOT be their car claiming that ALL their cars were being parked at their lot - not true. The reply from the school did not address this issue. read more

Please AVOID Kien at all costs. He is highly unprofessional as he tends to get angry. Literally no patience at all and displays clear signs of anger issues. Not only was I his student, but my other friends were too, and they also had complaints about him. He would cuss and describe your driving mistakes with foul language and compare you to his other students. That isn't all. He would make rude comments about random people on the street and sometimes would flip them off when another driver was bad on the road. Road rage-like behavior. NO TEACHER should do that with their student in the car because this is not how a teaching environment should be. He wants everything done his way and would make unnecessary remarks. Also, he thinks he knows everything about you. Unbelievable service. read more

FORD Driving is one of the best behind the wheel. My Boy were pleapleased with the program. Steve is the Best. I Highly recommend this place, You will satisfy with their Service. Super Knowledgeable read more

I just pass my driver exam . Thank you so much instructor Jose for hard work . I am very happy read more

Ford Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me - Los Angeles, California

So far so good, 1st driving lesson for the kid. Odd that the instructor didn't introduce himself, so dunno who it is. First impression: average - hence the 3-star. Sure hope we don't run into issues that other folks reviewed. Will update Yelp rating in a few weeks when lessons are completed on full experience. Fingers crossed! read more

I was able to pass my test on the first try! All thanks to Leo, Edmond, and especially Carlos! This is a very long overdue review. Passed the test about 5 years ago but better late than never! read more

I just want to say that I took lessons with Perla and she was great. She is very sweet and really wants you to understand the rules of the road so you can be safe and cautious for yourself and others. She wants you to succeed and will tell you what you need to work on and will guide you through your process in a calm manner. Thank you Perla. read more

Fast & very convenient for driving school. I enrolled due to a red light ticket. Passed exam & within a week all the paperwork was sent to DMV & Courthouse. read more

Belica is THE BEST She prepared me EXCATLY for everything that was on the test. I passed my 1st test and it all thanks to her. I highly recommend Ford Drive School and especially Belica as a teacher read more

I passed my test the first time after taking lessons with Steve. I can't recommend him enough. I went into the DMV feeling good - Steve had prepared me for the test, but most importantly he had really taught me to be a competent and confident driver. It is important to note that both Steve and the driving school are taking precautions against covid. Cars are sanitizer between students, instructors and students wear masks, windows down etc. I'd also like to say how helpful the office staff are. I dealt with Claudia and Gabby over the last few months. They always helped when my test was rescheduled due to covid. So all round a great experience! Thanks again, Steve! read more

We purchased a 6 hour + dmv follow up package for our grandson. Everything was explained to us in detail and appointments made. Steve was his instructor and we can't say enough about him. He was on time and with his excellent instruction brought our grandson to the end with his license in hand. I definitely would recommend this company and especially Steve. read more

If you're thinking about getting your license, please please go to this school and ask for Steve! He did a great job showing me right of way and to be more cautious when I'm driving. I had failed my drivers test twice and doing 6hrs with Steve + dmv package helped me a lot to pass my final and third time! He's great! Highly recommend and can't be more thankful!! :) read more

The review is like this not because their service doesn't work but because once you register and take the final course more than twice, the system deletes you and you have to pay and redo again. All makes sense, I would have not rushed through the answers if this disclosure wasn't hidden during the registration process. Definition of "hidden" to me is I'm fluent in English, know how to use the internet and this part didn't catch my attention. If you are truly legit, you will make sure this SMALL LITTLE DETAIL pops up in people's face when they're registering online, as in make sure it's bolded or stands out as no-one is reading the fine print. That would be if you're ethical. I'm just saying. IF this isn't taking advantage of people, you tell me what is. read more

I took driving lessons with Perla and she was a great driving teacher! She was very calm and fun during our lessons and taught me to drive very well. I also passed my drivers test during my first attempt! I would highly recommend lessons with Perla from Ford Driving School to anyone who is in need of driving lessons. read more

I bought the 18 hour training course with the driver's test and am so glad I did. My daughter drove with one instructor, Jose, and she thought he was the best; very patient and kind. I appreciated that students are assigned to one instructor instead of having to acclimate to several and how they handle the DMV visit from start to finish. I found the whole process easy and my daughter walked away with her driver's license. Thank you, Jose and Ford Driving School! read more

I passed my behind the wheels test thanks to this School and the excellent teacher Belica. She corrected me every time over and over, she explain everything very clear and she made room for me even though her schedule was already packed and I only had a week to practice. I recommend her 100%. She is Fun, attentive and a great teacher. Ford driving school is very good and the price is fair. I give them 5 stars because they earn it. Thank you very much Angelica and Ford driving school. read more

This review is long over due. Carlos is the man!! Several months ago he gave me a series of adult driving refresher lessons. We went over everything and he made me feel very comfortable preparing to get back in the saddle. He is all about safety and making sure you understand things thoroughly before moving forward. Carlos will prepare you for all encounters on the road and teach you how to handle them. Overall he's just a great person with a passion for his work. read more

The driving instructor Jose is the best instructor of this school! He has a lot of patience and he always puts safety first when he teaches the students, I recommend him 100% when you go with this driving school! My son learned a lot from him about driving, he is a professional teacher. read more

I'm on my 8th of 9 lessons with Steve and I've never felt more comfortable behind the wheel. He's a gentle, patient teacher, who never lets you feel paralyzed by a mistake. I went in a super anxious driver with little to no experience and today I feel actually excited to get into the car. Steve is good about listening to what his students want more help on and putting us through reps so we never feel discouraged. He's great and I really feel like I have a good chance of passing my test soon! read more

Not professional at all. Worst experience for me. They canceled my appointment when I arrived to the office, so I came all the way for nothing read more

I passed my driving test and I cannot thank Ford Driving School enough! Steve was an awesome instructor who coached me throughout my lessons and the driving test. He told me the major key points that I needed to remember before my test and I was able to remember them. Since COVID-19 is a wacky time for everybody, Steve makes sure to sanitize his car with antibacterial wipes. Claudia is also amazing when I first applied for driving lessons. My permit expired earlier this year but was able to get an extension due to COVID-19. She told me to apply again online and was able to ask questions if I had any. I highly recommend Ford Driving School for anybody, from first-time drivers and to those that are nervous behind the wheel:) read more

I when to this school and got bélica big mistake this lady complain about caning from far away don't go whit her you will not learn anything

A few weeks ago I was going back n fourth debating on which driving school to choose, in further after reading some greats news about this place i booked 6 hours with Perla who seemed to have great reviews. I completed the classes in two days the same week and used her techniques and lessons to further my practicing with a loved one. After a month I finally build the courage to take the test and passed on my first try!!! Perlas amazing and super friendly definitely would recommend her to any other person who is interested in learning how to drive!!:) THANK YOUU:))) read more

I'm speechless! I had a very thrilling experience with my driving lesson. But I am here writing a review to commend and give my thanks to PERLA. She's very nice, focus, and gave instructions with clarity plus lots of patience. She is determined and has positive vibes that a student could absorb too! She has also this kind of skills like an examiner in the DMV. She knows whenever you're ready to take the exam or not. But passing the driving test always takes two to tango. So if you will listen to her, follow her driving instructions and put on your own skills...there you go! You'll pass the test just like what happened to me! Thank you again PERLA! You're heaven sent. Drive safely always. read more

My two sisters were enlisted to Ford Driving School. Our family is very happy with the results. The instructors are dedicated to teaching the students how to drive. The staff is very friendly. Anyone who answers the phone at the business office is always kind and ready to answer any questions. They were helpful when scheduling classes. We are very thankful we found this driving school. read more

Prices do go up every month i guess. The only reason i gave 4stars. Other than that everything was great! I came to this school with 0 experience of driving. Got a package of 6 classes (total 12h) with Jose. Very positive and patient instructor. Passed DMV test from first attempt. Thanks to Jose. I do recommend this school. PS ladies in the office are sweet!! read more

Passed my behind-the-wheel driving test today and it's all thanks to my instructor Braulio! He was very calm and chill and taught me how to understand traffic rules and dealing with things that I might encounter on the road. He'll also make you feel comfortable behind the wheel by talking to you throughout your session about everything and anything. But when he knows you're making mistakes he'll let you know and give you constructive criticism about what you're doing so you can make adjustments. After passing the test I'm now thinking of getting a lesson on how to drive in the freeway and I'll definitely ask Ford if they can schedule me with Braulio again! Five stars all-around for their wonderful staff and great driving instructor! read more

I highly recommend going to this driving school, especially if you are a novice driver or you don't know a thing about driving! In short, the instructor is professional, helpful, and eager to advise you (no matter how many questions you have) to pass your driving test. I had Braulio as my instructor and he was very friendly, easy to talk to, gave a lot of driving tips, and very clear on his instructions/directions. I started out not knowing a single thing about driving and thanks to Lio I was able to drive safely and correctly as well as pass my behind-the-wheel test on my first try I also had the opportunity to have Belica as my instructor the hour before my test and thanks to her I was able to keep my nerves calm and learned how to fix driving my right turns. read more

I had no driving experience at all, and only after 3 lessons with Carlos Castillo I passed the behind-the-wheel driving test the first time. Carlos is very professional, patient, and always on time. He explains everything thoroughly and keeps reminding his students to all the things a safe driver needs to pay attention to. Ford Driving School itself is very affordable and you'll get prompt and courteous service whether you talk to them on the phone or go in to their office in person. read more

I took 6 two hour classes with Belica and then went for my license. She was very patient and nice and taught me everything I needed to know. I definitely recommend this place. read more

Do your business here!! I was looking into different driving schools because I wanted to learn how to drive with professional training and I am so happy I discovered Ford Driving School. My wonderful instructor, Carlos, is very professional, patient, and always on time. He explains everything thoroughly and throughout the session he reminds his students of all the things a safe driver needs to pay attention to. After one session with Carlos I felt very comfortable behind the wheel and I feel that much better driving in general because I'm learning the safe and correct way. Ford Driving School is very affordable and you'll get the best service whether you talk to them on the phone or in person. read more

Don't be fooled by this school braulio and Leo are the same person. I took one class with him and all he did was text and look at his phone the entire lesson. His phone was broken and he had me take him to a phone store to get it fixed. I wanted for him for 30mjns! His class is a waste of time and money!!! read more

Update: On reading yelp, i think this is the owner, thats why she doesn't refund the money, coz she can't handle that she is the horrible teacher! That makes the excuse of not being told earlier even more shitty! Also, the reason i am sharing this "late" is because i actually took a class with a GOOD TEACHER and wished i had got a good teacher from the beginning and realized HOW BAD BELICA IS IN COMPARISON, CHEATING PEOPLE COZ YOU OWN THE BUSINESS IS UNACCEPTABLE. THE WORST TEACHER IN THE WORLD IS BELICA! She kept jerking forward and holding the wheel and driving for me (P.S. I am a safe as hell driver maybe overly cautious... I finally (without her) passed with 6 errors on my test so!). Kept showing me how to drive using an imaginary wheel in front of her when she was the passenger seat, as if I am supposed to turn my head to see what she is doing with her hands, all her instruction was just saying "you has to be smooth" When i complained to the school, they said I should have complained earlier and refused to reimburse me or even acknowledge that their instructor doesn't have a clue how to teach or what to do in basic driving sessions. I took 5 sessions, that is 10 hours she never did a mock test, she never taught me ANYTHING, my fiance is the person who actually taught me how to drive because this person, all she did was complain about how far she lives from the Ford Driving School and give no instruction, just sit there and mimic driving and say you has to be smooth. And jerked to hold the wheel and basically press break & gas for me all the time! DO NOT GO HERE, DO NOT ACCEPT BELICA AS YOUR INSTRUCTOR read more

Took 2 lessons with Jose and did my DMV Test with him too and passed in Glendale! Thank you so much, great school