I meant to write this review about a year ago, but I forgot until now!…read more I'm 40 years old, and I never had a driver's license until I went through North County Driving School. I don't know if Marcus is still around, but he was an excellent instructor! Very patient, friendly, fun, professional, and knowledgeable. I failed my first try because I made a dumb mistake, but rescheduling was easy-peasy with this team, and I got my license on my second attempt a couple of months later. I never met Bruce, but I spoke with him a few times over the phone, and he offered some great advice that ended up helping me out. I never really got to thank Bruce for how much his team helped me overcome one of the biggest hurdles of my life, but these guys are fantastic, and they'll work with you no matter what it takes! Thanks, Bruce & Marcus! EDIT: I forgot to mention that I initially scheduled with them just as COVID kicked off and the DMV shut down. Bruce let me reschedule after restrictions were lifted and didn't charge anything extra, even though I waited over a year to get the ball rolling again. Truly a professional and classy team!

The entire experience with them was efficient and easy. I liked being able to book the sessions…read moreonline. The instructors were on time and helpful. We had misplaced an important form and they went above and beyond to make sure we had what we needed on the day of my son's test.

Both my sons completed their driving lessons with Margarita and they were very pleased to have her…read moreas their instructor. She was always patient and clearly explained any questions they had. She made sure they knew what they needed to pass the driving test. I always requested Margarita when I scheduled their lessons because she is very kind, competent and professional.

Absolutely loves it at first! Everything was going well with my instructor for the 2 sessions…read more.. until the third lesson when I got stuck with a person named Margarita. This lady absolutely does not deserve to be an instructor. Strict, mean, slammed onto the brakes multiple times NONE of them being safety reasons. Just because she wanted to. Made me cry. Said things like "how are you even going to pass your test". Mind you my text was the following day. Making me even more nervous. And the funny thing is of course I passed my driving test at the dmv LOL. But what I want to say is if you are thinking of choosing this school. DONT.. My other friend also said that Margarita was a horrible person to be an instructor as well. Hope she gets removed from this facility.

CRAZY STORY... I couldn't recommend this place enough or more specifically Jim Gleason. You see in…read more2014 I had an AVM brain rupture and am considered mentally disabled . Well after not being able to drive for 3 years after my brain surgery i decided to give driving a shot with the "driving program" at a local hospital which turned out to be a SCAM because the "therapist" never even took me behind the wheel after a 6 month program (BEFORE THE DRIVE TEST). So at the time my parents helped me find this place , a place that would work with someone with a disability and it just so happened to turn out that Jim Gleason pulls up and we had a little reunion with my parents after literally not seeing Jim since I was like 17! I am 40 now. Anyway point here is that Jim is SO patient and motivating and more than that he's understanding . Just wanted to boast about this man because this is the 2nd time in a span of around 23 years that he helped me regain my freedom , confidence , a job and because of him I am able to drive to work church or where ever I need to be! THANK YOU JIM I'll never forget you. I came on here 9 YEARS later because someone on the SM community page is asking for recommendations for a good driving school and so I had to show some love. I'm SO appreciative! Picture was taken in 2017 when I passed my 2nd driving test (IN THE RAIN!) with the help of Jim Gleason at American Driving School.

I left a voice mail and received a call back very quickly. I like that I can pay per each lesson…read moreand not all at once. The instructor Jim was very friendly and knowledgeable. He was able to clearly explain the subjects to my teen. We look forward to our next lesson.

Walter was a great and patient instructor. He taught my son most of the rules on the road and now…read moremy son has a lot of confidence driving . He made sure that my son was very much prepared for his driving test and give him a study guide. I very much recommend West Coast driving school to all new drivers.

i was taught by walter some years ago, but i never got the chance to write a review until now. he…read moreis awful. i took five lessons with him and i wish i could've switched teachers, because it seems like it's just him who sucks. walter was impatient, rude, and had a bad attitude and it doesn't seem like he's changed much. right off the bat i got the vibe that he had a short temper and i was scared of what would happen if i messed up. learning to drive is intimidating and to be taught by someone like walter wasn't helping. he rushed me through looking before making a lane change. he repeated himself when i heard him the first time, and was still in the process of doing what he was telling me to do. if he told me to stop, i would stop slowly as to not slam on the brakes, but his repeating was not helpful. i'm stopping, walter. i heard you the first time. he also grabbed the wheel from me multiple times instead of letting me practice turning on my own. by the end i was dreading my lessons, and i reached my breaking point during the final one. he snapped at me, causing me to get emotional. this wasn't the first time he had done this. some may like walter's tough teaching, but if not, either request a different teacher or find a different school.

My daughter had behind the wheel sessions Josh (Escondido) and Michael (Oceanside). She felt they…read moreboth were great in helping her gain experience and knowledge behind the wheel and preparing for the test. I'm told they were more calm than I was, which is likely true, as the further she progressed through the courses, the better (safer) my daughter drove and, the calmer I was. She thought it was a great course (both online and behind the wheel), and both instructors were great.

Michael Rodriguez was the instructor we signed my daughter up with for behind the wheel lessons and…read morehe was exceptional. Through and knowledgeable while also patient and calm. He gave her tips that we did not even think to give her during our practice drives. He made her feel comfortable and safe and was thorough with her on what to expect on the road and at her driving test. We recommend Mike 10/10 for anyone looking to learn to drive .

Marc was absolutely wonderful. He taught my son how to drive including important information on…read moredefensive driving. He was so well prepared he earned a perfect score on his driving test. Scheduling was super easy and he picked him up and dropped him off at locations that worked for us (school, home etc). He was positive, built confidence for my son and updated us after each lesson with progress, what he needs to work on etc. Will definetely be using Marc again for my next driver!!!

We had such a great experience with TRTS. My daughter worked with Joe for the past six months, and…read morehis patience, knowledge, and guidance made all the difference. Thanks to his support, she passed her driver's test on her first try! Highly recommend.

Paid them $500 then they called to cancel my appointment with less than 24 hours' notice. They…read moreoffered to reschedule in TWO MONTHS and refused to make any effort to reschedule sooner. I told them this was unacceptable and that I would be contacting the BBB. About 5 minutes later "the owner" who refused to provide his name, called me and cussed me out, called me a "little b***h" and told me to "go f*** myself 5 or 6 times" I would never trust these people to drive your kids around. Absolutely disgusting excuse of a business. Edit - So apparently the owner's name is Frank. @Frank, regarding your response, no one was nasty to your staff, nor did I curse at you once. You have a screw loose, but you do you. If you think that publicly acknowledging that you took the time to pick up the phone and call one of your customers to cuss them out is a good look for your company then more power to you. It is not hard for me to imagine why it would be hard for someone like you to retain your staff - I feel sorry for the people in your charge. Edit #2 - LOL at the owner editing his first response. Buddy needs to learn some self-control. Glad my kid did not wind up in one of his cars!

I am writing this review for Amy Manier (scheduler). I am so impressed with her follow up with…read moredates to get my son scheduled on sundays with the same driving instructor. i am looking foward to my sons first driving lesson in a few weeks with David. thank u amy

We have always heard great things about inland valley driving school, so we always planned to use…read morethem. They offer a bundle which is the best way to go, for the driving lessons and the online school. They have worked so hard, especially during Covid to catch all these kids up and help everyone prepare for the test!! Tom is a great great teacher, super smart and has really prepared my daughter, also give. Her the confidence to get her license !! I highly recommend inland valley!! They are absolutely the best driving school in the temecual valley!!! Thank you so much

If I could give them 100 stars, I would!…read more Inland Valley Driving School is the absolute best. Words cannot begin to convey how incredible they are. I am a mom who messed up and forgot to schedule my 16 year old sons last lesson with Inland Valley Driving School prior to his "behind the wheel" driving test appointment yesterday at the DMV. When we arrived at the DMV, they asked where his gold sign off form from IVDS was. I told them he had completed his lessons (I really thought he had) and asked what I should do. The DMV told me to call IVDS or stop by to see if they could help and then return to the DMV. My son and I went to the Inland Valley Driving School. My son had never completed his last 2 hour driving lesson with them. IVDS moved heaven and earth to clear a spot for him yesterday, he finished his lesson, we got the form, returned to the DMV, and because it was after 4pm, the DMV (thank you Temecula DMV) scheduled him for 8am this morning. He now has his drivers license!! Inland Valley Driving School was fully booked for 2 weeks out, but they made this happen. They LOVE what they do and it shows to the finest detail. I left a "thank you" cash bonus for Regina in a sealed envelope at their office. Regina had been making calls to move the schedule around yesterday so my son could take his driving lesson while SHE WAS ON VACATION. She personally drove to my home today and returned it, refusing to take a couple hundred dollars for helping to make this happen. She told me that IVDS really loves what they do and their goal is to help everyone get their license. Also that IVDS does the right thing for the right reason. WOW. From Regina, to Tom, to Kalee, to Jennifer and the rest of them, you are in the very best of hands here. If I could give them 100 out of 5 stars I would. WOW. From the bottom of this very thankful moms' heart, thank you Inland Valley Driving School!!