We used the school for my daughter. She had an instructor name Samantha, who was absolutely off the…read morecharts the best super positive lady. My daughter really loved learning from her! She was so kind even on the last day when my daughter was getting ready to take her test she said she was a little nervous! Samantha at lavender in the car and had my daughter put a little bit on her hands completely relaxed her. She was awesome. Couldn't have asked for a better experience highly highly highly recommend this school and if you have the opportunity to have Samantha as the instructor, she's the best.

We signed our son up for driving school because there were some things that we as parents couldn't…read moreteach him and thought that drivers ed could. He had Ben S. as his instructor and he couldn't stop raving about him. Ben was so knowledgeable, honest and patient with him. It was such a great experience for him as a learned driver and for us as parents. Well worth the investment to do the gold package as he felt so comfortable with Ben on the day of his test. Thank you Ben for all your time with our son. We appreciate so much and highly recommend this program to all teens who are learning to drive.

My instructor Lisa Mikelat was an amazing driving instructor--patient, calm, and very…read moreknowledgeable. She explained everything clearly and took the time to make sure I understood each step, and not just what to do, but why it mattered. I felt well-prepared, confident and comfortable during every lesson. I couldn't have asked for a better instructor and would highly recommend her to anyone learning how to drive.

My son just finished his driving courses with Madison and I had to share how amazing she was. My…read moreson looked forward to his driving lessons and looked forward to Madison teaching him. She was not only very good at her job but he also had fun driving with her. Thank you Madison!

Now, before you go judging my speedy excursion through the desert, realize that any day now, your…read moreluck will run out and one of the several hundred cameras all over the Valley will finally catch you. Just when your guard is down; it snap your pretty picture and you'll have to pay up, too. In which case, I would recommend the Arizona Academy of Defensive Driving, if you're eligible. Here's why: 1. I honestly expected the sort of half-assed, poorly executed service that comes from companies that survive almost solely because of govmnt. entities (much the way govmnt. offices and services are run). This company had friendly customer service when I had questions about whether or not I was eligible, and spent a good amount of time on the phone with me while I figured out which location/time/date would work for me and still keep me in check with the deadline to complete the class, and even sent me an e-mail reminder the day before my class with info reminding me where it was and what I needed to bring. 2. Apparently there is an exception for Yuma courts that criminal speeding (below a certain mph number) is still eligible for driving school. I really thought this was going to be a nightmare to set up with multiple calls back and forth from a school to the court and possibly even faxed papers from the court to the school, but it was not at all with AZADD. I did in fact call a number of schools before finding AZADD and they seemed to be clueless about this exception - weird considering it's their livelihood to be up to speed on these things (no pun intended). Well, that was if they answered the phone at all! Too many had weird hours or just a recording to leave a message. Really? This does not help your credibility, people. 3. The facility was a decent place - a meeting room of the Comfort Inn and Sweets (ha ha, I'm leaving that because when I do stuff like that, I shake my head and go "I'm an editor?" Hey, at least I proofread!) in Scottsdale. In the past I've taken class in that trashy strip mall where Yucca resides and in an abandoned school off McClintock that was equally as run down. Not to mention, the class itself was $29. Though I paid $244 total, all but $29 went to city and state fees. 4. The instructor was not using his time in front of 60+ grumpy students as a springboard to his stand-up comedy career. To be honest, the instructor did crack a few jokes, but they were actually funny, particularly when he made fun of those inevitable students who have their endless "hypothesis" questions or want to argue why a law shouldn't be a law. It is, d-bag; get over it and let's move on. 5. The instructor knew his stuff. It was impressive, really. If you've ever been to a driving class, you know there are actually a lot of myths out there about what is legal and what is not legal and vice versa. He cleared all that up and even knew why a lot of the misperceptions existed in the first place - I can honestly say I learned a lot of *useful* information. 6. The instructor knew when to breeze through a topic (i.e. how to drive in the rain or basic common sense stuff) and when to spend more time discussing shit we actually care about (i.e. do I really have to pay that camera ticket?) Traffic school already sucks, so you might was well get a good company to help you through it!

UGH!!!!! It was pure torture and I thought of every idea to…read moreget released half way through the 4 hour class. Faking a seizure only works in the movies and I refuse to pee and crap my pants to get out of class ever again. Anyhoo....I give this class five stars because it has met its objective. I no longer hit the gas when I see the po po coming. It was a nervous reaction officer and I'm on my way to Palm Springs. Please, just this one time? Nope, bam- driving school for your mister! On a side note, I strongly believe the crazies that were in this class were planted psychotics and I now disagree with every one who has made the statement "there is no such things as a stupid question." Well there is such thing and these dummies proved it. Yes, I'm looking at you Mrs. Stupid and rolling my eyes dramastically. Although you were ticketed for speeding, you ask a question about Marijuana use and if you can strap your toy poodle in the passenger seat while taking the HOV- exclaiming dogs are people too! Dogs aren't PEOPLE people, we all know better than that! You had it coming... WE ALL DID!

I recently was at fault in an accident and doubting my skills. Bill Durrenberger came to my house…read moreand spent an hour evaluating my driving. I feel much more confident now. The price was very reasonable and even though we had originally thought about two lessons he told me he was satisfied that I was a safe driver and did not insist on a second lesson. Honest, patient, prompt, and gives helpful advice. What more can be asked of a driving instructor?

We used freedom driving academy for my son's lessons and driving test. It was so convenient and our…read moreinstructor Bill was great! He was super patient with my son and made him feel very confident. We highly recommend freedom to anyone looking to improve their driving skills as well as take the actual driving test. thank you Bill!

I hired legacy driving academy to work with my granddaughter. They upped her driving skills and…read morelevel of confidence and she passed the driving test with flying colors. The guys she worked with were all great and the office in getting it all organized was extremely easy.

Excellent and patient instructors. Dustin was terrific with my son who was very nervous. Gerald and…read moreKendra were great too. He'd previously used a different company and had a very negative experience. Highly recommend Legacy.

I canceled this school within an hour of paying for it. I called and talked to some young man and…read morehe said I would get my refund within 3 business days. It's been a month and still no refund. I would highly not recommend this class. They took my money and lied about getting a refund. When I paid for this school and told them why I had yo take it they were all for taking my money. Then a few minutes after discussing with them I was told I didn't have to take this class at all. When I asked for refund a few minutes later I got a very young man who told me he did not work for the school and that he would put in for my refund and I would receive it within 3 business days because who ever runs the school has to be the one to send my refund. It's been well over a month. Still no refund. This is a rip off. Do not use.

Ok so to begin I want to make it clear that the TSS Class I took today was at the BEST WESTERN INN…read moreat 620 N.6th st in phoenix Arizona close to ASU.... However the instructor her name is Marcia Adam's and she was absolutely AHHHHHMAZING. Like the saying goes you learn something new every day and her class was not only affordable but very informative as I had no idea the Motor Vehicles REQUIRES you or basically forces you to take a TSS class upon being convicted of failure to stop for a red light citation and let me say I know a lot of strange laws and specifically driving laws but this is one I never knew about , with that being said she was thorough and precise in delivering the right information with the 8 hours given for the course and I HIGHLY recommend going to her class if you ever have to take a TSS class this class is the ONE ! Thank you Marcia and hope I never have to take another TSS class in the future! Janmichael

If you have to go traffic school, I highly recommend Central Phoenix Traffic School.read more

I had a great experience with DTI operating in Tucson. My evaluation was thoroughly explained to…read moreme, and along the way to qualifying for hand controls I found that every recommendation and description of the steps needed came true! For various reasons I had four different ride-a-long instructors and I found each very skilled in teaching an older adult how to learn new things, unlearn old things (and habits,) and improve almost every lesson. Cathy supervised the installation of the hand controls in my family vehicle and a check ride to make sure they, and I, worked properly. I am/was not a fast learner, but I greatly appreciated a lengthy counseling session at about the half-way mark in my lessons. This was all a part of the "you get what is paid for" with this company. the scheduler (who works in Tempe) did a wonderful job working around my availability since I could not drive myself to lessons or back home without help. I would not have renewed my license or been safe to ride with without the work of these fine people. The bill is paid, but I still owe them all a lot! Not that the recommendation of a 72.75 year old male with 10 years in Arizona matters, but you should check this firm out if you need driving instruction or adaptive training. (As of 9-9-2024)

This company did a great job with my interview and recommendations to the veterans administration…read more They followed through with the process and did all that I asked of them. My Driving to Independence case worker was proficient, well informed and communicated efficiently with myself and the VA to successfully complete the testing, purchase, installation and competency check off for the device. Thank you for the help.