I haven't posted a Yelp review in years until now but reading the other reviews I want to share my…read moreexperience having purchased two behind the wheel packages from Melrose Driving School. The first expired, then when my neurodivergent son expressed interest in getting his license I signed up again. The goal of driving didn't happen as planned, so I figured I could use the credit for our younger child. When I reached out to schedule lessons presuming we had a credit, I was rudely told there are NO exceptions etc etc. since I missed the window by a couple months. How truly greedy and unaccommodating to not offer credit to customers who have spent over $1K at your business. Seeing the other reviews here, Melrose would be wise to be more accommodating to earn good will and customer loyalty. Hard pass.

I don't usually post here but some places go so out of their way to disappoint…read more Long story short we bought a package of driving school/lessons. The educational portion was ineffective which really slowed things down. When we were ready to use the pre paid driving lessons they would no longer honor them. They were also pretty rude about it. Instead of investing time into improving customer service and teaching they respond to my Google review accusing me of lying and trying to take down a small business and on and on. Pretty crazy stuff. Anyway I think the other reviews of this place pretty much speak for the self. But take a pass on Melrose driving school. It's really bad.

Brad Kurtz is hysterical and totally amazing. Keeps your attention the whole time. As a teacher…read moremyself it is important to keep ones attention and Brad had everyone's undivided attention the whole 8 hours. I drove in from the San Fernando Valley to the West LA Class on the horrendous 405 and it was worth it. Even if you live 2 hours away you should drive in to have Brad Kurtz's class and you won't regret it. He really makes the class fun along with teaching you what you need to know. He is truly professional but really involves you in the class, knows all of our names and had us reflect on what we thought about given situations. We shared personal experiences with traffic incidents and he shared his. He really makes you think critically and values our opinions too. along with being a total crackup when he acts out traffic scenarios. It is the only time I didn't mind taking a pretest and posttest. He covered the material so well you will for sure pass. I am a fan of making each person think and reflect on traffic situations, videos etc. because it involves you and it is great to hear what others think instead of just memorizing the DMV code manual; which puts you to sleep. Whoever hired Brad Kurtz should seriously think of making him a director of other centers or training other instructors. After leaving this class it is almost therapeutic. You feel better about yourself and don't feel as demeaned after getting the ticket. You feel like you will know how to be a more defensive driver as well as what to expect from law enforcement. In addition you will be aware of tricky things to watch out for when driving. It was a well deserved 40 bucks but to me the class was worth at least 100 dollars or more in terms of the learning I took away from it Brad will keep you motivated the whole time, is passionate about his job, and is truly gifted.They should do a TV special on traffic instructors or a documentary on how to teach traffic school effectively using him. You'll never fall asleep in his class. Having attended traffic school in the past, this one is the best one I ever have attended. I guarantee you will come out feeling happy, valued,and more confident that you are ready to take the road again.The 8 hours will fly by like a bird. Bravo to whoever owns this school and who hired Brad. No one told me to write this review. Sue D.

I did a 12 hour traffic school class (not eligible for online)…read more First 8 hours with Brad Kurtz: AWESOME Following 4 hours with Jorgensen: close to suicide Kurtz really led a great class. He was energetic, he knew all of our names and would refer to individual people for thoughts and opinion. While not everyone was a fan, it kept your attention and it kept the class moving. He showed plenty of videos, he discussed a lot of policy and he generally knew his stuff. He knew all the traffic courts, he paid attention to our stories and the time flew by. Honestly, this 8 hour class was much better than any online traffic class I'd taken in the past. Now on to Jorgensen. He couldn't answer simple traffic questions. His response was "it's up to the judge and everyone does it their own way" to just about every single question. His teaching consisted of explaining that there is no difference between different grades of gasoline (some were impressed) and notes that officers write to the judge (which I'm still skeptical on). Overall, it was the biggest waste of time and it felt like we were there for days. Had I not had the first class with Kurtz, I would not even think of coming back.

I'm an adult driver getting my license for the first time, and learning in LA was honestly pretty…read moreintimidating for me at the start. Alberto, my instructor, was amazing throughout the process. He was incredibly patient, calm, and really good at explaining things in a way that actually made sense. I never felt rushed or judged, and that made a huge difference in how quickly I was able to build confidence. Our lessons were always a great experience, and I genuinely started enjoying driving along the way. Kam and his instructors are very detail-oriented and take safety seriously, which I really appreciated. They focus on the details that matter, not just for passing the DMV test, but for becoming a safe, confident, and defensive driver overall. As someone who was genuinely nervous about learning to drive, I couldn't recommend them enough.

I like to thank the staff and the instructors at The Hills. My niece took lessons with The Hills in…read morethe valley, and now that we moved to Brentwood, my son is taking lessons with these guys (very glad they started serving this area.) I am a small business owner myself, and it's incredible how this business has managed to only get five-star reviews. I am sure this is not easy and just wanted to show my appreciation for your service and patience. We changed our appointments three times, and each time they were very understanding and accommodating. I am very glad businesses like you still exist in this country, serving people and helping the community. Thank you. PS I really like how you have all the requirements for the test and such just on 2 pages. If you don't mind I am sharing this with others.

Forever grateful to God to have found this driving school. Shout out to Chris my instructor. He…read moremade me feel comfortable driving and overcome my fear in the road. I passed my driving test with one take with Chris guided me all the way. The driving lesson feels like I'm just playing, no pressure. Chris made driving fun and enjoyable that's why I learned fast. Please enroll with them and get Chris as instructor.

My teenager just took his driving test with Chris. Chris was…read morevery professional. Please check out Oxford Driving School for your driving test needs. The experience with Irene ( Office worker ) and Chris were excellent. Thank you Oxford Driving School !!

If you're looking for a safe and responsible driving instructor, this is the right place. The…read moreinstructor really cares of his students and puts effort to help his students improve their driving skills. Also, he's very patient with students while teaching!

If you're looking for a driving instructor who truly cares about your success, Edgar Harutyunyan is…read morethe one. He is patient, professional, and extremely knowledgeable. Edgar explains everything clearly and makes you feel comfortable behind the wheel from the very first lesson. He stays calm, supportive, and focuses on building confidence while teaching safe driving habits. Thanks to his guidance, I felt well prepared and confident for my driving test. I highly recommend Edgar to anyone looking for a reliable and skilled driving instructor.

They did a pretty good job My son was already a good driver…read morewhen he did his six hour mandatory free driving test Class hours with him He is busy, but he did evaluate my son as being a good driver, and we are satisfied

I had a great experience with the behind-the-wheel education program. The instructor Zamindar was…read morepatient, professional, and explained everything clearly, which helped me feel comfortable and confident while driving. The lessons were well-structured and covered important skills such as parking, lane changes, defensive driving, and navigating different traffic situations.

this driving school strings you along and then leaves you high and dry. Very unprofessional and…read moreflaky. They don't even confirm lessons a day before or day of lesson. They show up unannounced after ignoring text messages and phone calls. The owner even lies and tells customers when he over books clients that he has come down with food poisoning. Very unprofessional, unreliable and downright dishonest.

Just passed! Marcos has helped so much in building my confidence when it comes to driving in a new…read morecountry! He is super informative, professional and patient and knows his stuff! Super grateful to have him as my instructor and there on my test day. Would recommend him every time!!!

I tend to be very thorough when researching companies, especially when it comes to my kids. I spent…read morea lot of time searching for the perfect driving school for my daughter, but nothing felt quite right--until I found Mr. Garridos. I am so grateful I did! From the start, he was incredibly professional, thorough, and reassuring. Teaching a teen to drive requires a lot of trust, and Mr. Garridos immediately put us at ease. He took the time to go over everything in detail with my husband and I, ensuring we felt completely comfortable before lessons even began. His dedication and attention to detail exceeded our expectations, and I cannot thank him enough. If you're looking for a top-notch driving instructor, I highly recommend Mr. Garridos!