Took 3 classes with Carlos. I never drove before so I was pretty anxious but he reassured me that it was nothing to panic over. He's super amicable, great at direction, and he made me feel really calm about driving. Based on my skills, he made me drive on the highway for our first lesson and i found it wasn't so scary after all! Great judge of skill. For my road test, Milton took me but one of his students accidentally took his insurance papers when she took back her permit (she was super rude on the phone and I felt so bad for him!) But he called another instructor to take the test with me and Hugo was awesome. Super funny dude. Everyone here is great from my experience. Definitely recommend for lessons especially with their package deals. read more

My instructor was Carlos, and I was taken to the test by Ernesto. I am incredibly thankful to both of them for helping me get my license. Carlos is an amazing teacher, I felt like I learned and understood everything he taught. Ernesto is also a wonderful teacher, and he eased a lot of my worries and nerves before the test. Thank you both for all your help, support, and patience! read more

This is the worse driving school. All they care about is money and they're liars. Don't waste your time or money. I don't recommend them at all. The first time I did a driving lesson, they paired me with someone who does not speak English at all and they knew I did not speak Spanish. I recently made another appointment at 6pm for the same thing. They gave me an appointment for the next day, so once I got home which is 3 blocks away, I called multiple times at 6:30pm to reschedule because I felt sick immediately and no one picked up. I woke up and called multiple times at 9:00am and no one picked up. I called a different number and they told me to call the office and I told them no one was picking up. So they said they will tell them to call me. Once I reached them, the first lie they told me was they were calling me because they saw a missed call from me which is a lie, someone else told them to call me. I told them that I wanted to change the date for the next day because I was sick and in the hospital and they told me that I needed to call 24hrs ago and I told them that I made an appointment less than 24hrs ago and I call 30mins after I made an appointment and no one picked up and they said that they would have to charge me $50 for a late fee and no matter what. Then they said they close at 7pm and I told them I called before that and they said I did not call them because they were there and I got the call log to prove it. So I paid $90 for the service and now I have to pay $50 for a late fee, which is $140 down the drain. I asked for an accommodation and they did not want to. This is the worst experience I ever had. I don't recommend them at all. read more

Carlos was terrific, reliable, and always early for our lessons. He taught both my teenage son and I this spring and summer. Highly recommend. read more

I had an horrible experience with one of the instructor. He touched me the Entire 2 hours class, my hands, arms,.. calling me mama,Honey and other names. I felt extremely uncomfortable and asked me to bring me back home before the end of the 2 hour lesson. read more

Carlos was an amazing instructor!! I passed my driving exam after just one attempt. read more

Unfortunately my experience with this school has not been pleasant. Right after I moved to the area I decided to invest into taking some driving lessons to improve my driving after many years of city living and not having to drive. I called in February to inquire about taking some driving lessons and was told that I can only pay for lessons in cash to the driver, $70/lesson. When I asked if I could pay with a credit card, the lady on the phone said that I needed to come in and pay for a package in their store front if I wanted to pay with a card. Fast forward to a few months later, I came in to their store front today and was told that it was impossible that I was ever quoted $70 and that their current rate is $85/lesson and they don't currently take students with a New York driving license. I don't mind paying the school's asking rate but I think there are nicer and more honest ways to treat people. So rude and disrespectful. read more

My 18-year-old was very happy with his instructor, Carlos this morning. I spoke with Carlos and specifically discussed with him on working on three point turn and parallel parking for the practice session. Thank you Ideal and thank you Carlos for practicing with my son because I don't have the nerves of steel to do so! read more

I would give this place 4 stars, perhaps even 5, but it started off rocky. We called in a couple weeks ago and the lady on the phone said they'd get back with us at the latest in a week. They took longer than expected. My first lesson was terrible to say the least. This one woman, who I've been given information that she's been working there for 15 years (surprised she's had the job for this long), was completely useless and wasted your time. 90% of the time she was on her phone and constantly pressed the brake pedal violently when the light turned yellow. Keep in mind that sometimes I was 10-15 feet away from the stoplight. I'm no expert in driving, but this is unideal to say the least. We also lost 20 minutes of our lesson after she told me to park so she "could talk to her daughter"??!?! So if the owners of the school are reading this, you're stuck with two decisions: fire her or give her an orientation once over to stop wasting both our time and more importantly our money. However, my 2nd lesson was excellent. Carlos was an excellent instructor and made the time pass by really fast. He's the only reason im not giving this place a lower rating. He taught parallel parking really well, told me how and when to stop, k turns, etc. Excellent instructor, I already recommended him to more of my friends. read more

Do not recommend. I went here a while ago but the lady I was with didn't bother to even teach. She had her foot on her passenger brake almost all the time. We went around doing her personal business and didn't bother to even teach me to park. Absolutely horrible place. I gave them another chance when I went for the motorcycle license and again a complete disappointment. The guy gave me scooter and told me to practice around the cones while he went into a truck and began to teach that person Instead. I was left alone for 2 hours and since I wanted to learn I just did the practice around the cones and taught myself. Don't waste your money more importantly don't waste your time. read more

Very nice staff and helpful. I believe my instructors name was Juan.. he took me to do my road test and he was so patient, so nice, and gave me that confidence that I was going to pass. And I did, thanks to him and his helpful tips!!! He is super chill and I thank him for making my road test less stressful !!! Thank you Ideal driving for your service !! read more

My son had a great experience with Ideal. Yes, you have to go to the office to arrange the lessons and paperwork. That takes a little patience. They are busy and you just have to go through the process. The lessons do cost money, but they are completely worth the investment. All 3 of the instructors my son had were awesome and each taught him something useful. He took 7 lessons and they brought him to his driving test in Lodi. He passed the first time! This could not have happened without Ideal. Make sure your paperwork is in order - especially on the day you/your child goes to Lodi. Highly recommended. read more

Ideal Union City Location: I've never dealt with such an unorganized set of people in my life. I do NOT recommend using Ideal Driving School at all. The schedulers suck, they tell you one time, then call you the day of your lesson and change the time. My one class I had, the instructor was late, and on top of that, he fell asleep while he was giving me the lesson, and he barely spoke English. My husband recommended me to this school as he has a great experience with Hugo. I asked for Hugo and they told me he wasn't available. Today, I was scheduled for a 5pm class, they called to confirm 4pm. They are HORRIBLE! I cancelled my class and will go somewhere else. Do not waste your time or money on this school. read more

Amazing experience, felt like family. They did an amazing job with my son, they made this process super easy. Mirtha the instructor was the best part, super confident and helped my son from start to finish, even follow up calls to make sure everything is ok. read more

Ellos te cobran por hacerte un appointment cuando lo puedes hacer tu mismo la persona instructora me quiso cobrar $150 dólares mas que yo ya había pagado me cobró 25 dólares por un cita a la cual no me hizo y le pregunte si me podia regresar mi dinero y se hizo la tonta así que no recomiendo este lugar no es profesional la persona que me llevo aparte ban cuatro persona en total 5 personas y tu pagando $150 y la señora esta colombiana parece extorcionadora y no instructora super mal este lugar al final fui yo solo sin gastar un dólar y sin necesidad que te extorcionen read more

Ideal Driving School is worth every penny. I only took 1 driving class 2 hours before my actual exam & I passed with flying colors. Hugo taught me "hand-over-hand" , taught me how to parallel park, and drive exactly as needed in the exam! Such a genuine man , ironically 20 years ago my father got his CDL with Hugo & when my father signed me up for these classes he requested Hugo for me! I recommend Ideal Driving School if you are serious about driving I also recommend you to take classes with him! read more

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Muy buena escuela con profesores muy profesionales, profesor carlos muy buena recomendacion es bien metodologico para sentirse seguro el dia del examen, no falla. read more

Very good school! I did 8 hours of driving class with Mirtha and PASSED! It was me and 3 others and we ALL PASSED! Highly recommend her when you call to schedule because she pays attention to details. Thank you Mirtha! :) read more

The IDEAL driving school company is a company that does not act correctly. I went to get my CDL for a large school bus, you have to understand that not all companies offer this service. I was very clear when I told them that I needed it by large bus, they told me that they had it, there was no problem, the value was $3,600, I paid it in cash all the amount , at that moment, and when I returned to take my classes, I went into the office of Mrs. Alicia (manager of the place) and she told me that they did not have large school bus that they had a small bus but that I could take my exam on the small bus and then take another exam on a large commercial bus but this would imply more money I told her that I was not going to pay more money than what we could do if she was I agree with that, it was that I could take my classes with the bus company I work for because they had big buses and they offered me to train me for my driving test, she had no problem I took with IDEAL certificates that were demanding motor and vehicles after February 2, 2022 when I was ready for my driving test I went to the office to check that everything was ready for this day Alicia printed me my certificate she made me look at the computer that I was already registered but with the great surprise that when I went to my driving test they told me in motors and vehicles that I have no record of any driving company I registered, I called Mrs. Alicia to ask her what had happened and she told me that she can't give me that certificate because she didn't give me my classes, that is, I wasted my time and my money because of this company, they are too irresponsible, taking advantage of the new norm that motors and vehicles get, they made a lot of money with this new law taking advantage of us in short I managed to get my license through my work thanking God that they made me a record when they saw that this company stole my money Thank you very much IDEAL I recommend NOT using this company they are a joke la compañía IDEAL driving school es una compañía que no actúa correctamente yo fui a sacar mi CDL para bus escolar grande hay que entender que no todas las compañías ofrecen este servicio yo fui muy clara al decirles que lo necesitaba en bus grande, ellos me dijeron que si lo tenían que no había ningún problema que el valor era $3600 yo los pagué en Cash, en ese mismo momento y cuando regresé a tomar mis clases entré a la oficina de la señora Alicia (gerente del lugar ) y me dice que ellos no tenían bus escolar grande que tenían bus pequeño pero que podía hacer mi examen en el bus pequeño y luego tomar otro examen en bus grande comercial pero esto implicaría más dinero yo le dije que yo no iba a pagar más dinero que lo que podíamos hacer si ella estaba deacuerdo con eso era que yo podía tomar mis clases con la compañía de bus que yo trabajo porque ellos tenían buses grandes y me ofrecieron ellos mismos entrenarme para mi examen de manejo ella no tuvo ningún problema yo tomé con IDEAL los certificados que estaba exigiendo motores y vehículos luego del 2 de febrero de 2022 cuándo yo ya estaba lista para mi examen de manejo fui a la oficina a chequear que todo estuviera listo para este día ella me imprimió mi certificado me hizo mirar en la computadora que ya estaba registrada pero con la gran sorpresa que cuando fui a mi examen de manejo me dicen en motores y vehículos que yo no tengo ningún registro de ninguna compañía de manejo me registro, llamo a la señora Alicia a preguntarle qué había pasado y me dice que ella no me puede dar ese certificado porque ella no me dio mis clases o sea que yo perdí mi tiempo mi dinero por parte de esta compañía son demasiado irresponsables aprovechándose de la nueva norma que motores y vehículos saco, ellos sacaron mucho dinero con esta nueva ley aprovechándose de nosotros resumiendo yo logré sacar mi licencia por medio de mi trabajo dando gracias a Dios que ellos me hicieron un registro al ver que esta compañía robó mi dinero muchísimas gracias IDEAL recomiendo NO utilizar esta compañía son una payasada read more

Short: This was my first experience driving, and I would never come to this place again. Long: I found the process of booking an appointment simple. I arrived at the place, paid for two hours of instruction, they would pick me up at my home that afternoon. I was picked up right on time. In the drivers seat was a student and in the passenger seat was the instructor. The instructor, whose name I didn't catch (older hispanic lady), informed me that the student was going to be dropped off and then we could begin. I thought to myself, I hope I am going to be compensated for this time! The student drove up the street to Kennedy Blvd., and the instructor told me to get in the drivers seat. I got in the drivers seat, the student went to the back seat. The instructor told me how to adjust my mirrors, how to signal, etc. I told her I've never driven before! I thought my first time driving would be relaxed, in a nice parking lot -- not on Kennedy Blvd. at 4 pm! If you unfamiliar with the North Bergen area, this is rush hour! Nevertheless, she told me to drive, and I did. I was extremely nervous, I had to get a feel for the gas and brake, turning, all on a busy road! The instructor had me drop off the other student. I feel like this is unprofessional, she should have dropped the student off beforehand instead of having me do it. But the MOST unprofessional part? She had me drive in someone's driveway, went to their house, to use the bathroom. I had assumed this house was hers so I just waited for her to finish doing her business. A man pulls up behind me, and yells at me for parking in his driveway, and tells me he's sick of "you people (referring to the driving school)" parking in his driveway. I told him I had no idea, I was just following my instructor. He goes back in his car, waiting for me to pull over. I've never pulled over/reversed in my life so I just sat there and waited for my instructor to finish using the bathroom. She finally appears, the guy starts yelling at her, she comes in the car and quickly tells me to reverse. I had like 3 people watching me do this, obviously upset I was parked in their drive way. I had so much anxiety, mind you this was all within the FIRST 20 MINUTES of me driving for the first time ever! After that, the ride was much more calming. I didn't really find her to be a good instructor overall -- she did give me some good tips, but at the same time I also feel like she just threw me in a car and said "drive." Also, although I am hispanic, I barely know any Spanish. I told her 3 times I don't know any Spanish, and she kept telling me things in Spanish... it's very hard to receive instruction when you have no idea what the person is saying. She also made me stop at a Popeyes to give some guy money. Why? I am paying $35 an hour and I was barely compensated for running HER errands. Anyways, that was my experience. I did learn somethings but I feel like I could find somewhere that provides better instruction in a less anxious environment. read more

Personally I've never used this company but I was just cut off by one of their cars and watched this person speed, cut in and out of traffic, cut multiple cars off, never use a turn signal and basically drive like a complete moron. That's some advertising they do. read more

Today I had my road test I had jasmine as my driving instructor, would highly recommend asking for her she is very sweet kind and patient when it came to explaining and going over whatever needs to be known :) give her a raise :p read more

Muy buena escuela !!! Los instructores don Carlos y don Hugo ​excelentes en su trabajo recomendados 100%.Gracias a ellos pase mi examen ya tengo mi licencia. read more

i've had different instructors over the last few months. Ismael (may be spelling it incorrectly) hands down the best. very clear with his teaching style and very calm throughout. looking forward to more lessons with him read more

I would give this place zero stars if I could. Sadly, I didn't read the yelp reviews before scheduling my class here. Else I would have known better. First of all, you will have a bloody hard time getting some on the phone to book your appointment. I told them i was new to driving and would like a patient instructor. What they sent me, was a joke. This lady was so rude! The worst 2 hours of my life. I couldn't believe I was paying to be tortured this way! She kept shouting at me for hitting the break to hard, and not driving too fast. Cut me some slack here lady, it is my first time behind the wheel! And then she would make me stop to go pee, and she would be on the phone yapping away. Like that was any help! But I realised it was better if she was on the phone, because then she wouldn't yell at me. HAH! And if I asked her something, I was "talking back" to her. I was so happy to get done with those two hours. She wasnt interested in teaching. She would get out of the car and go talk to other instructors that we came across while practicing parking. Please steer away from this school. You are better off searching for other schools in the vicinity. All the best! read more

One of the teachers really needs to be fired- her name is STEPHANIE. We were in the highway, there were no cars so I went to change the lane and she PRESSED THE BREAKS IN THE HIGHWAY JUST BECAUSE SHE DID NOT GIVE ME "PERMISSION". When I asked what her name is near the end of the lesson SHE GAVE ME A FAKE NAME! I took the 3 lesson package with this school. I had two teachers, Carlos and another I cannot remember his name, both were amazing. And on my last lesson I had this person (STEPHANIE), she first of all came in 30 minutes late. I told her in the beginning I wanted more highway practice. But out of the 1 hour 45 minutes I drove only about 20 to 30 minutes in the highway. She tells me fifteen minutes into our lesson to NOT CHANGE LANE WITHOUT HER PERMISSION! WTF. I already have a New York State license! She kept on breaking and taking my wheels so constantly. She wouldn't talk or explain my mistake, she would just break even though I'm already breaking. I know I'm not the problem because I drove all on my own and beautifully with the other instructors. But she kept on breaking in unnecessary situations. After the highway we were in local street and she tells me to change to the right lane. I do but it clearly states that this lane is for turning only and we were going straight. Cars start to honk and she try's to put the fault on me. I tell her "you told me to do so" as it was clear if I didn't do her wishes she would press the break, but she yells out she didn't make me do anything -WHY ARE YOU A TEACHER AND YELLING!? On top of that, when the lesson time ended we didn't make it to my house and she tell me to sit in the back and that now SHE HAS TO PICK 3 STUDENTS BEFORE SHE CAN DROP ME HOME. SHE DID NOT TELL ME THIS BEFORE. We could've easily made it to my house but she chose to make me drive near the student's she needs to pick up. I told her I have work after this and I'll be late SHE SAYS IT's NOT HER PROBLEM. When I asked her what her name is, she said Maria, but I found out from another instructor and the school that her name is actually STEPHANIE. read more

Do not use this driving school. They are rude on the phone. Booked a one hour lesson for driving test and told Charlie I would meet the driver at the DMV when driving test was finished. The student told driver twice that parent would be meeting at the DMV. Teacher left dmv with student and drove back home (30 minutes + traffic). I waisted my morning driving to dmv and back and all Ideal driving school could say was you owe a balance. Paid balance on the phone and asked the owner to call me today. NO return phone call. The teacher also detoured home to pick up a new driver with my teenager in the car on the way home from. the DMV - this new driver got in the driving seat and drove my teenager home. Not exactly a safe idea for my teen to be in the backseat with a new driver learning how to drive. All this for $130. Lots of other driving schools in town - don't use Ideal. read more

This place is beyond horrible!! Waste of money and time honestly, there beyond unprofessional. I spent $420! On a "package " for 6 hours. When I had my first lesson I was told that each lessons was cut to only 1 hour and 45 minutes, my second lesson I got a women which was beyond unprofessional she was on her phone yapping away and barley instructing she then proceeded to make me drive her to get pizza as to she was hungry... my third day she picked me up with another student and made me drive to leave them at their house then proceeded to tell me to drive to the car wash I was confused as to why we were going to the car wash because it was my time to learn to drive what she was paid to do. We spent about 20 mins there THEN we went on to my driving so not only did they take 15 mins from my lesson on top of that they took 20 unbelievable. Every time I would be driving .. she continued to keep pressing the breaks on her side to the point where I would be stuck at a green like because she wouldint be looking at the road and she had her foot on the break. She talked and talked about herself all though she gave me some good tips her teaching skills are not there she clearly doesn't care I didint end up passing my road test so thanks for nothing. read more

Wasted a week of my life. They promised they would show up in a week, we set the date. They cancelled, didn't t offer a make up lesson, I had to chase THEM around by phone. At one point some random instructor called me to tell me I should call the office to figure out what was going on. They took absolutely no responsibility. Even when I asked them to refund me they took zero action, I just got handed from one person to the next, put on hold, sometimes no one even answered they just pick up and you hear them, chatting in the background. This is all because I wanted to try one lesson before buying the whole $500 package. They literally kept telling me that they had to prioritize those people. That is why I agreed to wait a week in the first place and that is why they canceled my first lesson the day of. read more

Beware the school will take advantage of minors after my daughter failed her first road test She was told it would be $20 to set up the next appointment and $40 for an hour practice after her second road test before dropping her off the instructor charged an additional $90 and would not give her a chance to get her parents involved they would not allow her to get out the car until she paid when I called to complain the guy who answered the phone was rude and would not give me his name then he transfer me over to his boss and she was full of herself talk over me cut me off three times and was not bothered at all with the bad reviews according to her she was in business for over 30 years little does she know things like this is what hurts businesses and bring them to close their doors. read more

Just a 2. Based on my experience read U might understand why. (she = "teacher") First day of class she arrive 5 minutes late we talk some minutes and then she guide to drive Kennedy blv. I ask where we going (to have an idea in my mind what path to take) she said no. We drive to a house she say stop shes going to her house to pee, I wait there... then we go back to practice park in hoboken, then home. I calculate around 25 or more minutes wasted in her talking and peeing... Second class she come 15 minutes late with another student driving, she say to drive to the school office to drop him. when we arrive she say park the car lets go in the office so u make a 3rd appointment. when the secretary finish with the other before me we talked when could it be the date but i was busy the days available I said I'll call next week, then I turn to the "teacher" and said this 25 minutes don't count in my 2 hours right? she said of course shes teaching me how to make an appointment.............. really... well she told me drive into route 3 and go to a town to drop some Avons products and chat with her client. when we come back she say get under the tunnel heading to Lincoln tunnel, at 5 pm eve I know there is traffic, well we spent 30 minutes jammed moving a inch per inch. So there go 140 dollars in "classes" . Maybe for someone have been different, but to me was crap. read more

The owner is more detailed in teaching drivers but other instructors are not as attentive or insightful or experienced at all. The one star is for him, if you able to schedule him as an instructor instead of the new ones. One instructor had only gotten his license 3 mo. ago. Upon taking my CDL exam for school bus I did not pass because I was never informed by instructor certain procedures by my instructor! Also many times during practice I was the only one on the bus while the instructors socialized. I was not the only many other students from this school did not pass their trucking licenses either! Getting all the hours of instruction you paid for is also extremely difficult once you have already paid. Speaking with the office assistant was not pleasant as she was not willing to schedule my final hour of instruction explaining that I had none left although I had a whole hour left! She kinda brushed me off and said they were too busy to schedule. read more

That's my sister that used this driving school for lessons and to take her test. She ate a sandwich in front of her while she was driving and started doing her make up. What kind of BS is that? She failed to teach my sister anything or help her out or give her heads up on how the test is and what she should know. My sister knows how to drive but a little heads up would be also good too. Since I am in the business field, and I think people should get what they paid for, I will be reporting them to better business bureau. WORST DRIVING SCHOOL EVER. Paid $150 to get a 2 hour lesson before my test and to use their car. The woman does not know how to speak proper English. She was doing her makeup while I was practicing and started eating a sandwich obnoxiously. Because of that, I lost my concentration. I failed my road test BECAUSE OF HER. She did not even take me to make my new appointment. We went to pick up another girl and she said can someone pick you up from here and I said no. She got all mad and made a face. I paid $150 for a 2 hour lesson and to be picked up and dropped off home. This is nonsense. I will fight for my money back. DO NOT GO TO THIS DRIVING SCHOOL, I REPEAT DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY ON THIS UNPROFESSIONAL SCHOOL!!!!!!!!! read more

I had one class with one of the instructors and ended up so stressed that almost gave up on driving. Required all my patience and strength to stay calmed and not lose my composure. This instructor (let's pretend I don't remember the name) he was rude, had no issues making comments about how "stupid" was my neighbor because he was walking his dog in what it looked like pajama pants. Asked me to drive slowly next to people riding their bikes and BARKED at them!!!. Made remarks about my accent and some other behavior that I'm pretty sure is not acceptable or at least expected when you pay to be taught. When we picked up the next student he would slap her hand to correct how she hold the steering wheel and I guess that because she was young she never said a word. When it comes to parking, the only time I had the opportunity to practice parking was in front of his office and he was basically in control of the car the whole time. He never gave any pointers on how to do it or what keep in mind to do it properly. This is the first time that I make a review, not because I want this person to lose his job, but because I think that the first thing a company must offer is educated and polite instructors. Hopefully, the company will take time to train the staff. read more

I would highly recommend my instructor name Amparo . Very patient . I never drove before in my life and she just made it so comfortable and easy to learn to drive . I passed with flying colors . She was on time every single time . Overall my experience with her and customer service was great ! 100% recommended Amparo she is great instructor and I'm very satisfied with the service! read more

I HIGHLY recommend anyone struggling with learning how to drive to come here and take classes ONLY with Hugo. To say he is amazing in an understatement. He takes his time with his students, he's charismatic, funny, and will make sure you pass your road test. I've taken classes with other instructors here but no one was able to teach me and help me grasp driving like Hugo did on our very first lesson. He is truly an asset to this school and I hope they never lose him. He makes you believe in yourself and turn students into drivers. Thank you to Hugo for being such an amazing instructor! read more

Drive as fast away from this hot mess of a school as possible! They are extremely unprofessional, unreliable, poor communications, careless, thoughtless, unorganized, unsafe, disgusting and rude!!! If you are an intelligent, decent and responsible human being, take your money and business elsewhere. If you care about your safety, take your money and business elsewhere. Believe EVERYTHING you read in all of these reviews. read more

When I saw the comments of teachers eating in the car I was like ok that a little too extreme and BS but when I took my 2 hours lesson that's exactly what happened. My problems were as follow: #1 She shows up 15 MNS late. # 2 as a FIRST TIME DRIVER as soon as I pulled up she was on the phone. Make me feel unsafe. #3 she gave me directions to a restaurant so she COULD PICK UP FOOD!!! wasted 7mns waiting. #4 she was eating right next to me like really?! #5 she wouldn't teach me shit I had to answer my own questions. #6 finished lesson 10 MNS earlier than it supposed to be. So her being 15 MNS late +7 MNS picking up food+ 10 MNS early lesson my "2 hours" was more like 1 1/2hours. I didn't get her name but she's horrible! read more

Surprised at the reviews. I started at ideal 03/2022 and got my license 04/07/22. The instructors always picked me up on time and I got my full hours I paid for (Saturday's mind you.) I had no issues and felt comfortable driving with the two women I had. The drop off/pickup is great learning experience since it lets you navigate locally. Some people have 0 driving experience and should practice in a lot before going to a driving school. Driving school is per session and if you have 0 experience you're going to be spending a lot of time and money to learn how to drive down the street. I always had my phone calls answered and enjoyed that I got my moneys worth, at the end I just wanted my license and some practice in my community. I purchased a 6 hour package plus road test. I haven't practiced driving in years and it was easy to do this because I was driving when I lived in Cali. Overall enjoyed my experience and would do it all over again. read more

My daughter was just kept waiting almost a half hour for her first driving lesson before it occurred to the teacher, Maria, to call her to say she was stuck at the DMV. The lesson was rescheduled for an hour later. Trouble is, the person going in Maria's place, Oscar, was 25 minutes late for my son's driving lesson a few days ago. When I tried to call Ideal to find out why my daughter's driving teacher still hadn't showed, I was put on hold multiple times for very long holds before getting a chance to even tell them why I was calling. I would say that this outfit doesn't try to be professional or considerate. read more