My daughter passed her drivers license test on her first try, thanks to Sherry!…read more We initially tried another driving school in Irvine, who uses contracted driving instructors and had issues with scheduling and last-minute cancellations. Frustrated, we began asking around and we were referred to Sherry by one of my daughter's friends who also had a great experience with OC Driving Academy. Seeing that Sherry is the owner, I felt confident in having her as my daughter's driving instructor. She is communicative, punctual, and was very patient with my daughter as she was learning how to drive. Not only did Sherry help with my daughter's driving skills, but she also helped me (as a parent) be as prepared as possible for her driving test. Sherry made sure we knew to bring our registration, proof of insurance, etc. to the DMV. She was super knowledgeable and resourceful about what we could expect for my daughter's driving test, and thanks to her, my daughter passed her exam on the first try. I would recommend Sherry to anyone parent who is looking for a well-qualified driving instructor for their teen.

We have a new licensed driver -- on the first try!…read more Sherry was very knowledgeable and explained everything clearly and thoroughly. Scheduling was easy. We chose the 6am to 8am lessons (fewer cars on the road), and let me tell ya... Sherry was at our doorstep at 5:58am!  I also appreciated that we paid *after* each lesson. No upfront charges. No commitment. No pressure. After every lesson, Sherry would text us a list of things to practice. She also sent us what we needed to bring to the DMV test. If you're looking for a driving instructor, I recommend OC Driving Academy!

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

10 STARS!!!! Matt was phenomenal! My daughter Maddie absolutely loved him. She was nervous when…read moreshe first started and quite frankly, Matt said he wanted her to have a lot of practice before the second lesson. He was so patient, knowledgeable yet firm. He has a great connection with the teens. If there was ever a time I could not find a lesson, I would text Suzanne and she was amazing with accommodating and finding a spot even though it appeared the calendar was full. They were wonderful with finding time with our very hectic schdule. We have 3 other teens on our street that used OCT also and we highly recommend!!

Good experience overall. My daughter preferred Matt Paxton. She tried all the instructors. For some…read morereason she felt Suzanne wasn't a great match for her as her comments felt PA. We would still recommend OCT but as a parent their online scheduling program could use a tune-up. No pun intended!

Like the other 1 star reviews, PLEASE READ THEM!!…read more We had a very disappointing experience with The Way driving school. Our instructor, Jordan, did not provide much actual detail instructions and instead had my teen drive him to a food location so he could get a drink in one of our PAID lessons. A friend of ours reported a similar experience where their lesson included a fast food stop. For a paid driving lesson, this felt unprofessional and a poor use of time. Communication and scheduling were also very frustrating. Responses were slow and most times booking lessons were unorganized. Example: The Instructor will either show up 1 hour early or even late and not finishing our actual hours. Another main concern was safety. Only one of the vehicles we saw had instructor-side brakes and pedals. The other cars (including their Tesla and other vehicles) did not appear to have these added safety features. We specifically requested a car with instructor controls for our teen, but that request was not honored. Overall, the experience did not meet expectations, especially considering the importance of proper instruction and SAFETY for new drivers. ***In response to the owner's comment below: I am not seeking a refund or any form of compensation, nor did I mention that in my original review. My intention is simply to share my experience and perspective to help inform others who may be considering this driving school. This is, after all, a platform for HONEST FEEDBACK. My review reflects what we experienced and is not a false accusation. If you take the time to read other negative reviews, you will notice similar concerns raised by other clients. ***

They'll find a thousand reasons to charge you and zero reasons to refund you. Stay away.read more

Scheduling is difficult. They have cancellation fees. Feedback after the 1st driving lesson is…read moreillegible and pictured here.

Steve was amazing. Best driving teacher ever. I will use him again when my twins are older. Thank…read moreyou so much.

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 AA teen driving for giving our teen the confidence and knowledge to pass her driving test…read moreon the first try, even getting a 100% score ! We did the online class with AATD and went ahead and also booked 3 two hour behind wheel sessions. Every instructor we've interacted with has been friendly , patient and knowledgeable. Day before test instructor took her around the Laguna Hills neighborhood, giving pointers and correcting any mistakes . Highly recommended

A.A. Teen Driving Academy is a fantastic driving school for aspiring drivers. My Driving…read moreInstructor, Adrian Lopez was extremely helpful in preparing me to drive safely & defensively, and to pass DMV's Behind-the-Wheel test. In taking the behind-the-wheel test, I was able to pass successfully with 100% on my first attempt. AA Teen Driving Academy is perfect for learners who are willing to listen and learn what it takes to be a great driver. Without a doubt, I've learned a lot, but I could not have learned what I've learned without AA Teen's or Adrian's help. Thank you AA Teen Driving Academy!

I highly recommend this wonderful trainer ( Hugh ) who is very skilled and very patient. In…read moreaddition, I'm 67 years old woman and I'm forgetting very easily but he help me pass the test at the first time at dmv. I'm very proud of myself and very appreciated Hugh very much. Thank you thank you His name is Hugh!! I really recommend him.

Working with this company was a nightmare. They obviously don't have enough cars or drivers. My…read moredaughter has a very tight schedule and they were not willing to work with her schedule for her last lesson. They were so rude and hung up on me, would not stop talking over me and wouldn't let me speak. I had to hire a new company so I could keep my daughters driving test and had to pay another $200 after I had already payed this company $600. Do not give this company your business!!