Driving Schools near Arcadia picked by BestProsInTown
“As someone who had previously failed their driving test, I had feared taking the exam again. However after driving with Yolanda, I felt more confident and in control behind the wheel. She is very patient and kind. I finally was able to pass my driving test in Pasadena.<br><br>Thank you so much to Yolanda's driving school for making taking the exam an enjoyable experience. I cannot recommend them highly enough!”
“My daughter had a great driving lesson today with Stephanie Andrade! They practiced freeway driving, left turns, backing up. She said Stephanie was patient, helpful and corrected mistakes when needed. Highly recommend!”
“Instructor Oscar is very very outstanding instructor, he is very very knowledgeable and very very patient to teach me how to drive, so I passed my driving test, I am so happy, I would like to thank Oscar more than 100 times!!!”
“I had all of my instructors like Mike, Nat, Eric, MO, Hunter, Edward, and Ben. They all had taught me well, they were patient and really nice to be with, and helped me to build up confidence for behind the wheel. I managed to pass the driving test in first try with 2 errors. I enjoyed driving with them as they're teaching me. I appreciated all of their help as well. I say this place is worth it if you need instructors that can help you with the driving test.”
“Duke is a terrific instructor! I got my license on my first try and it definitely wouldn't have happened without him!”
“I highly recommend ADVAN Driving School for anyone who’s looking to gain true confidence driving behind the wheel. I also gained a great deal of insight into what is needed to pass the DMV driving test with the help of a detailed instructor like Derek! I really appreciated the overall tips and constructive feedback I got from him; his knowledge of driving goes beyond helping one pass the driving test and more importantly, in enabling one to be safe driver for many years to come :)!”
“I had an outstanding experience at Edison Truck and Bus Driving School. My instructor was a former California DOT officer with extensive experience training not only aspiring commercial drivers but also Sheriff’s Department personnel and county workers, which speaks volumes about his expertise and professionalism.<br><br>The 320-hour program is comprehensive and hands-on, covering manual transmission tractor-trailers, Air Brakes → General Knowledge → Combination Vehicle → DMV Permit, in-cab inspections, pre-trip inspections, defensive driving, and all essential backing maneuvers. Training for endorsements such as Hazmat, Tanker, Doubles/Triples, and Passenger was thorough and practical, giving me a significant advantage in the industry. I also successfully completed the Class A manual/tractor-trailer test and Class B bus test at the DMV.<br><br>The school emphasizes safety, professionalism, and regulatory compliance, and the staff is always supportive and approachable. Thanks to Edison Truck and Bus Driving School, I feel confident, highly trained, and fully prepared to succeed as a professional driver.<br><br>I highly recommend this school to anyone serious about a CDL and a career in commercial driving.”
“Camino Real Truck Driving School was definitely an experience. I faced several obstacles along the way, but all the hard work and grind finally paid off. A huge thank you to the instructors and staff for helping me succeed. Johnny is tough, rules with an iron fist but I wouldn't ask for a better instructor than him he's an outstanding coach. Thanks to Fernando for helping me through situations that needed attention, and to Vanessa for always being helpful and answering any questions. Great team, great school, and I'm grateful for everything they did to help me earn my CDL.”
“My twin girls recently completed the 6-hour teen driving school, and we had a great experience from start to finish. Everything went smoothly, the class was well organized, and the instructor made the experience enjoyable while keeping the students engaged. My girls learned a lot and came away feeling more confident and prepared. The instructor was knowledgeable, patient, and did an excellent job explaining everything. I would definitely recommend this driving school to other parents looking for a quality teen driver education program.”
“when calling for the first time, I didn’t receive an answer, but Carlos texted me with a matter of a minute and the communication was so amazing. then I started my driving lessons with Marisol and with no prior experience to ever driving in a street, she got me driving on the freeway within a week. She was so great for creating a calm environment and using polite corrective criticism I would 100% recommend.”
“Great school I had a fun time learning here,I was able to get my license with their help. The teachers have lots of experience teaching,are very helpful and knowledgeable and do a great job to prepare you for your license.”
“I would highly recommend lessons here! I was nervous about driving but took a class with Karren, can honestly say I improved my confidence and skill so much with just a single lesson. Thank you, Karren, Roland and team!”
“To Gonzalo: My driving instructor Gonzalo was very professional, polite, and easy to work with. He was calm the entire lesson and would point out what I needed to fix while on the road. Thanks to Gonzalo I passed my behind the wheel test the first try and couldn't thank him enough.”
“From the start to the end the service from universal center was amazing such kind people Laura was a great instructor who was really patient the whole time and always answered my questions Positively she also took me around the route at the dmv i went to. I passed my test on the first try!”
“David was a big help with me being able to pass my driving test. He guided me through everything that I needed to know and was very patient.”
“Tony Mike Debbie and John are great instructors.<br>They taught me all details to pass the test.”
“My 2 kids have now gone with Alfred. He is really great. Gives them a list of things they need to work on. Both my kids passed their driving test on their 1st try. I always recommend Alfred. Your kids can't be soft and must be able to listen and accept feedback. He came all the way to Whittier for us. Always accommodated around my daughters work schedule. Highly recommend I always refer People of Alfred!”
“American Driving Academy in Fullerton was amazing. Dolly was so calm and taught me many things I didn't know. She also help me with the DMV behind the wheel test. It was also the best price... 👌 Thank you Dolly..”
“Muy bueno, el Sr. Ricardo sabe de su negocio, buen instructor, sus vehículos están preparados para realizar una práctica adecuada, totalmente recomendable.”
“Corey and Guillermo really helped guide me thru my riding experience this weekend. They gave me feedback on positioning and techniques to help me succeed on the road. Corey suggested a good beginner bike for the future. My second bike will hopefully be a Yamaha Tracer 9, and with Guillermo and Corey's help, I am certain I can maneuver this bike in the next year or two. Thanks for your professionalism guys. 5 stars!”
“I had the best experience with South Pasadena driving David and Angie the owner were extremely patient and helpful with me. I got the 3 day package with the extra class where they take you to the dmv and I passed!<br>I highly recommend this school to anyone in need of driving classes very worth your time and money.”
“Prior to taking lessons at this driving school, I took about six lessons with another instructor closer to where I live (Lincoln Heights) and it was a terrible experience. The instructor didn't give me enough info when it came to certain situations and he always kept telling me to just do as I was told. In addition, I failed my behind the wheel test twice at the Lincoln Park DMV (they have a reputation of failing a lot of applicants) because I'm a very anxious driver and my instructor didn't help with the constant screaming and the constant "Why are you so nervous? This is easy!!" taunting. The whole experience turned me off from driving for well over a year. I had retaken the written test and got my permit four months after but left it there to collect dust because I just DREADED driving. It wasn't until two months before the expiration of my permit that I decided to schedule three lessons with this driving school. The rates were twenty dollars cheaper per lesson comparing to the last school so I thought "Why not?" I had Vincent as an instructor and he was almost a breath of fresh air. He was patient, helped me quickly rebuild my driving confidence and gave me a ton of helpful info that'll stick with me for a lifetime. His accent is a little more on the thicker side so be mindful of the fact that you do have to listen carefully. My behind the wheel test was at the El Monte DMV on the exact same day my permit was supposed to expire and I successfully passed it! The minus one star is for the car as it's a little smelly. Also, scheduling lesson times can be a tad troublesome as they may not have a set time for you right away. Vincent also sometimes runs about half an hour late. There was an instance where he even ran nearly an hour late so it's quite inconvenient because you're forced to plan around his schedule. Not really cool. However, despite all of that, I'm glad I'm finally licensed and I wanna give credit to this school for making that happen.”
“I’ve put aside the 6 hours with an instructor because of school and during the pandemic I’ve figured that I should get it done. (& my permit is expiring in a couple of months) I called numerous driving instructors in hopes of completing the 6 hours and Trans Oceans Driving School is the place where I felt most comfortable in doing so. My instructor, Sarah, was kind, patient, and understanding. And although there was somewhat of a language barrier because she only spoke Mandarin, she still tried striking up conversations and ultimately was in it to help her students succeed. There were many times where she asked if I needed a water break or anything really. After having multiple negative encounters with past instructors (rudeness, don’t text back, very high pricing, forgot to pick me up...) and finally contacting Sarah from Trans Ocean is surreal. In addition to all the positives, pricing is the lowest out of all the other instructors that I have worked with which is a huge +. Props to Sarah, definitely recommend if you want to learn how to drive & get those hours completed!”
“I had an amazing experience at Atlantic Driving School! From the start, the team was welcoming and professional, and I felt at ease right away. Coco and Michael were my instructors, and they both went above and beyond to ensure I felt confident behind the wheel. Michael was incredibly patient and had a way of explaining things that made learning easy and stress-free. Coco was equally fantastic--always calm, supportive, and full of useful tips to help me build my skills. Thanks to their guidance, I not only passed my driving test but also feel truly prepared for the road. I highly recommend this driving school to anyone looking for experienced, friendly, and patient instructors. Huge thanks to Coco and Michael for making this a great experience!”
“Ricardo was super friendly and really helped me refine my driving skills. He helped me learn to drive on the freeway for the first time and I was able to pass my driving test! 100% recommend!”