I had a great experience with this driving school! Everyone was professional and supportive…read morethroughout the process. A huge thank you to my instructor, Arlene. She was incredibly patient, attentive, and always gave clear instructions and helpful advice that made me feel more confident behind the wheel. She created such a calm and encouraging learning environment, and thanks to her guidance, I passed my driving test on my first try! I highly recommend this driving school, especially Arlene, to anyone learning how to drive.

It was my 3rd try to take the Driving Test, I am lucky that David took me in altho its a last…read moreminute appointment. I appreciate all the instructors that taught me, they are very professional. August for teaching me about my mistakes. Noha for her motherly love, strict but you can feel she wants you to pass. And most specially to David, who went out of his way to take me to my Driving exam. Appreciate all the staff, Daisy in the reception is very nice too.. Thanks a lot to all of you..

I had a great experience with Fred, he was very easygoing and funny and took the nerves away from…read moredriving. He also gives you tips and prepares you well for the test, highly recommend!

I cannot thank YDS and the team enough for helping my sister pass her driving test on her FIRST…read moretry!!! I found this school online and the positive reviews is what got me! Ashley who is in charge of scheduling was so nice and so helpful, made my life so much easier lol. And a special thanks to Chris who was my sister's instructor throughout her lessons. He gave me so much feedback on my sister's progress and worked alongside me and my parents to help prepare her for her exam. Chris is really patient and very kind. Thank you YDS for all your help and support!

I had to get a whole new license here as my non-California one expired before I could renew it, and…read moreAngie was the absolute best instructor I could've hoped for to help make the whole process easy and smooth, and point out my old bad habits that might trip me up! I passed the test with flying colors - and picked up some better driving habits in general while we were at it! Highly recommend, Angie is the MVP of LA driving tests!

Thank you, thank you Angie! I passed my driver's test on the first attempt because of Angie's…read moreguidance, reassurance, and gentle teaching! I could feel myself improving and becoming more confident throughout my lessons with her. She's so kind, calm, and such a great teacher. Thank you again!

I rarely leave one-star reviews, especially for businesses we've used before with success…read more Unfortunately, this experience was completely different -- and deeply disappointing. Several years ago, we used this driving school for my eldest daughter. Her instructor, Mike, was excellent: patient, professional, and well-organized. Based on that positive experience, we signed up again on December 27th for my middle daughter and specifically requested Mike. We were told this would not be a problem as long as we were willing to wait a few weeks. What followed was over a month of disorganization, poor communication, and ultimately disrespectful treatment by a staff member named Dave, who insisted on handling everything exclusively via text message. We were never provided a calendar or scheduling system. Instead, we were asked to manually text availability months in advance, which we did -- repeatedly. Despite multiple follow-ups, Dave kept saying he would "get back to us" to schedule Mike, but never did. After weeks of trying to lock down a date, I finally called him directly. That call was shocking. Dave was abrasive, dismissive, and offered no solutions. He abruptly informed me that there were now no available dates until mid-March -- more than two months out from the call, and nearly three months from the date we paid. He refused to escalate the issue or let me speak with anyone else, and made no effort to offer alternatives. After this experience, I went back and read the recent reviews -- something I regret not doing sooner. There is a clear pattern in the last few years of complaints about scheduling failures, lack of follow-through, and poor communication. Earlier reviews (2018-2021) paint a very different picture, largely praising instructors like Mike. Something has clearly changed. We did eventually receive a refund, but that doesn't undo the real cost: we lost over a month of time and delayed our daughter's ability to get on the road and practice. My advice: do not rely on past reputation alone. Read the most recent reviews carefully before booking. Based on our experience, this business is no longer operating at the level it once did.

I am very disappointed with these ppl. The driving school was recommended to us by the regional…read morecenter. Given that my daughter is on the spectrum I took this recommendation from our case worker seriously and immediately tried to schedule. They texted with me back and forth for weeks / months saying that they have new scheduling system and saying they are super busy, etc, etc. I could never get them on the phone...completely unprofessional and wasted our time and now daughters permit is going to expire soon and she never got lessons. They took money and ran and never gave us 1 lesson. They outta be ashamed of themselves taking advantage of ppl with children with disabilities. I don't leave bad reviews but this one takes the cake. They are definitely running a take the money and run scam and I will report them and follow up with legal action possibly. If there is anyone else who has been scammed by these ppl please reach out we can come together to shut these guys down

From start to finish, Students First was a great and positive experience for my daughter and I…read more This was a huge relief after having started with a different driving school and having a negative experience that then required having to request a refund. I appreciate many things about this school, but especially the reliability, clear communication, prompt responses to texts and calls, very knowledgeable and professional driving instructor Mr. Oscar, and that they pick up from home. I'm also very happy to report that my daughter passed her BTW test on her first try. Thank you very much Students First team!

My son had was having a hard time passing his driving test and by the time I reached out, he was…read morealready trying to pass for the 4th time. We signed him up for DMV Test Prep and his driving instructor, Oscar, gave him the confidence that he much needed to pass. We are so grateful for this company and will definitely use them for my second son. Thank you Philip and Oscar!

Great driving school! I highly recommend ADVAN Driving…read moreSchool and especially Derek; the driving instructor. My daughter had 3: 2 hour lessons from Derek. She passed the DMV driving test the first try! They were very accommodating and helped us schedule classes to fit into my daughter's busy extracurriculars.

He is a very responsible coach. Both of my children have been taught techniques by him and they are…read moredoing very well. We are very confident in his skills!

After speaking to him over the phone last Wednesday, Mr. Silva said he can go ahead and squeeze my…read moreson in Tuesday (today) and Thursday 7am. I told him we could not do it Tuesday but he continued on to say he had nothing else available. I asked if other instructors had different availability and he went on to say that's the best he can do because I was booking short notice and "everything is booked for months". We accepted, moved work/personal schedules around to be available for this and cut my son's trip short by two days so he can be well rested for this morning's lesson. Less than an hour before first lesson Mr . Silva canceled. Again I asked if he was the only instructor we can book with he quickly said he can refund our money. My guess is this "school" is one man and his car...? Anyway, I guess it's not a problem for a family with an open schedule but beware, he is pushy and seems somewhat aggressive. Very unprofessional.

Just passed my behind the wheel test thanks to Ricardo. He makes you feel confident and relaxed…read moreduring the lessons, and I looked forward to our driving lessons! Highly recommend this driving school!

Funny and interesting instructor. Used our time well. Would go there again if I need to.read more

This class was great. The instructor, Mr. Lee, made the time fly by! He was very funny and had a…read moregood personality. Come here if you have to do traffic school!

Tony, Debbie Mike and John are very good instructors. They…read moreinstruct every detail to pass the test. Nice and patient too. Highly recommended.

Great driving school at a reasonable price that covers lessons, scheduling the driving test, pick…read moreup/ drop off from driving test, and using the car for the driving test. Instructors have been reliable and helpful. Overall, highly recommended!

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED - GRACE DRIVING SCHOOL…read more I am truly grateful for my experience with Grace Driving School. From the moment I learned they were family-owned and had female driving instructors, I already felt confident I was making the right choice. The moment I read all the wonderful reviews--especially about how fantastic they are with younger drivers--I made an immediate decision to go with them. I didn't even bother looking for alternatives, and I'm so glad I didn't. What I loved most is their simplified, non-overwhelming teaching techniques. They know exactly how to meet you where you are. Mariam- the adopted Leo in particular, is incredibly systematic and intuitive. She adjusts the learning style based on what works best for you. I'm a visual learner, and she would literally draw things out so I could clearly understand the concepts. That meant so much to me. And Manuel, The Zen Master -- hands down the most patient man I've ever encountered... and that's with me driving! His calm demeanor, steady guidance, and genuine care make you feel safe, supported, and capable. They set you up for success, step by step. I am truly honored to have been one of their students. The experience was absolutely worth it, and I can't recommend them enough. Humbled to be their student. If you're looking for driving lessons, don't think twice--enroll with Grace Driving School. You will be in the best hands.

My son was very comfortable with Manny, who took him through the whole range of skills during his…read morelessons package. They drove at dusk, at night, in rain, on the freeway. It built my son's confidence and relieved us parents from taking him through those experiences for the first time. Great investment in safety and peace of mind all the way around!