Allstate Driving School
 Information about Allstate Driving School
Opening hours
- sunday: 8h-18h
 - monday: 8h-18h
 - tuesday: 8h-18h
 - wednesday: 8h-18h
 - thursday: 8h-18h
 - friday: 8h-18h
 - saturday: 8h-18h
 
San Diego Driving School and Drivers Ed. Allstate Driving School is CA state licensed and bonded, offering online drivers ed, classroom and behind the wheel driver training and lessons for teenagers, adults and senior citizens. No matter what your driver education needs are, Allstate's San Diego driving school has the right program for you. Location: 7677 Ronson Road #108, San Diego CA, 92111 | 858-565-0088. (Our California online drivers education course allows teenagers to quickly and conveniently qualify for their learners permit).
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Allstate Driving School:
Allstate Driving School is dedicated to providing exceptional driving instruction for students of all ages. Many users have shared their experiences highlighting the professionalism and effectiveness of the instructors. Solaiman M. Saifi stands out for his kindness and engaging teaching style, helping students feel more confident behind the wheel. Other instructors, such as Mayela and Josh, have also been praised for their patience and clear guidance, successfully helping students pass their driving tests on the first attempt.
Students appreciate the tailored approach and practical advice given during lessons, allowing them to improve their driving skills significantly. The school's instructors receive high marks for being knowledgeable, supportive, and encouraging, creating a welcoming environment where students can learn effectively.
While many reviews reflect a positive overall experience, some users expressed dissatisfaction with customer service interactions, particularly regarding scheduling and communication issues. Instances of perceived rudeness from administrative staff have been noted, indicating a need for improvement in that area.
Overall, Allstate Driving School remains a highly recommended choice for prospective drivers seeking a great learning experience, despite some setbacks in customer service. With a strong focus on achieving student success, they continue to prepare learners for the road ahead with confidence.
Allstate Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: I had a good experience. My driving instructor Solaiman M. Saifi was an amazing person and teacher. I appreciated his kindness and all around great personality.
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! ✨ We're so glad you had a great experience with Solaiman and appreciated his kindness and teaching. Wishing you safe and confident driving ahead!
Fantastic experience: Great experience! Loved my driver's and all their advice, tips and tricks! 10/10 recommend!
Thank you for your amazing feedback! We're so glad you had a great experience and found our drivers' advice helpful. Safe travels, and thanks for the 10/10 recommendation!
Fantastic experience: I felt so much more comfortable and confident in my abilities after driving with Solaiman! Thank you!
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad Solaiman helped boost your confidence behind the wheel! Safe driving, and congrats on your progress!
Fantastic experience: Soloman is a great teacher, I got a perfect score with him. Highly recommend
Thank you for your awesome feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Soloman helped you achieve a perfect score! Congrats, and thanks for recommending us!
Fantastic experience: My tutor Santi is super nice, kind, and professional! Passed the test after just one session!
Thank you for your kind words! We're so glad Santi could help you pass your test after just one session. Congrats on your success!
Fantastic experience: He is an excellent instructor and fun to talk while he is teaching as well. He gives a lot of pointers to help you improve your driving skills.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the lessons and found the pointers helpful for improving your driving skills. It's always our goal to make the learning experience both effective and enjoyable. Drive safely and confidently!
Fantastic experience: Very helpful and great advice
"Thank you for your feedback! We're glad to hear you found the advice helpful. Your success is our priority, and we're always here to support you. Safe driving!
Positive experience: Gave helpful feedback and took me through all the basic requirements
Thank you for sharing your experience! We're delighted to hear that the feedback and guidance on the essentials were beneficial. Our aim is to ensure you feel prepared and confident. Safe travels!
Fantastic experience: Great experience and learned a lot very friendly
Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled you had a great experience and found the lessons valuable. Creating a friendly and supportive environment is what we strive for. Wishing you safe and happy driving!
Fantastic experience: My daughter had her 2nd driving appointment with Allstate Driving School today. Her instructor was Solaiman and she was very pleased with his ability to answer her questions and his guidance during the 2 hours on the road. Highly recommend this driving school for professionalism, scheduling, and great instructors.
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad to hear your daughter had a positive experience with Solaiman. Providing clear guidance and answering questions is what we aim for to ensure our students feel confident behind the wheel. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to continuing to help your daughter on her driving journey!
Positive experience: My two bookings (one 2hr lesson, one DMV drive test) were not so pleasant. I ended up irritated both times because of the way my instructor (same person) would repeatedly disregard my questions, and answer and teach in a patronizing way. She only mentioned SMOG at the very end of the lesson on the first time, when it was my first time driving. I would have been confused had I not watched tons of Youtube videos prior to my driving lesson. That is, her delivery was not well-organized in a practical manner. When I asked her questions like, why the headlight stick is on "high beam" when we only need headlights on because it was foggy, she didn't even try to understand my question saying that it's not important because it won't be on the test. Overall, I did not feel respected. And she treated earnest, totally fair questions, badly. And I suggest that the driving school make it a clear policy that if the instructor is late on time, they make up for however late they were, no matter the reason. The first time my instructor was 10 minutes late and tried to end "on time". (I kept asking questions so we did end up filling 2hrs.) The woman consultant/customer service's response was also annoying when I called out of worry when my instructor was late after waiting 5 min, cause she was like "You should be patient". Again, also, in a patronizing attitude. Really, that is no way to answer a customer. (The man consultant was always professional and nice though. Thank you for that.) My instructor also repeatedly blamed me for giving the wrong pickup address even though it is Google maps's fault that they don't have all of the building numbers correctly, and I purposely made an effort to give the school an address that did show up & match on the app. One should try to understand the situation before blaming their client. Plus, they should have called me if they had trouble finding me. I guess the experience differs greatly depending on which instructor you get. Mine really did not vibe with me.
Negative experience: Really poor experience with this school. I had booked a drivers test, and the instructor seemingly did not know the rules and stepped out of the car before the examiner could arrive while in line for the test. The DMV manager told her that’s against the rules and did not let me take the test, and I had to reschedule to a month later. Their attitude after the incident was also very unprofessional - both the instructor and the owner tried to divert blame towards me or the DMV for the incident. They might be good teachers but I do not recommend using their services for the drivers test.
Ashrit, Once again we are sorry about the situation that happened to you at the DMV. It was result of poor management skills at the DMV and the employees not wanting to work overtime due to their neglagence of the size of the line so late in the work day. You should know that the two people you are referring to have over 50 years of combined experience with taking students to their DMV exams. No blame was ever directed towards you, moreso it was directed towards the unprofressional manner of the DMV and their lack of customer care. We even went the extra mile and agrued with the supervising staff because this is very unjust of them for not caring of your time and money spent. Ultimately, we issued a partial refund on behalf of the DMV's mistake, but apparently there was a misunderstanding on your side as to what happened.
Fantastic experience: I sent my daughter to the driving school and Lorena taught her well, she is highly responsible and pointed all the things that she needed to know. Even after 1 hour my daughter became very confident in driving. I will send my daughter as well, thank you
Fantastic experience: I would recommend Allstate Driving School for anyone who is trying to learn, teenagers or adults!! I moved from the big city and didn't think I would ever need to learn how to drive. I had 4 lessons with Mayela and she was the best instructor I could ever ask for!! She catches all your bad habits before you even make the mistake, and explains in a way that's easy to understand and calm while you're driving. I felt safe and felt like I improved after every lesson. I took my test last week and passed first try!!! I only got two points docked off. Not only did she prepare me for my test, I also felt comfortable driving by myself just after the 4 lessons, and just did my first solo ride. I didn't think I'd ever be able to learn, but Mayela was patient and so informative. I could not have done it without her!!
Fantastic experience: Allstate Driving School accepted the challenge of helping our daughter-in-law to overcome her terror of driving in California. We were assured that Allstate had an instructor who knew how to work with an adult who had never driven. We were not disappointed. She passed her driving test on her first try with confidence. Thank you Amanda, for listening to my needs. Thank you Josh, for your knowledge, kindness, and gentle way.
Thank you for the kind words Betsy. We are more than happy that we were able to help your daughter in law get her license and gain confidence as a new driver! We hope all continues to go well and drive safely.
Fantastic experience: Amanda was amazing and is probably the reason I passed my driving exam. I used their driving exam service and she spent some time before my exam to go through SMOG and other tips on my driving skills. I can honestly say I would not have passed without her!
Thank you for your review Brittney. We are glad that we could accompany you and help you pass your Driving test! Congratulations and drive safely!
Fantastic experience: I had a lesson with Kelly. She was very kind and had great advice to help me with learning to drive and prepare for the behind the wheel test. I passed this Friday and got my license. I appreciate the experience Kelly provided!
Dear Samantha, thank you for sharing your experience with Kelly at Allstate Driving School. We are thrilled to hear that her guidance helped you pass your test and obtain your license. Congratulations on this achievement! We appreciate your kind words and are delighted that our instructor was able to assist you in reaching this milestone. Drive safely and enjoy the open road!
Fantastic experience: My experience was the absolute best. I had Lorena and Mayela as my teacher. They were both extremely helpful and I passed the drivers test with only 3 errors and am now a very confident driver.
Thank you for taking the time to share your wonderful experience with Allstate Driving School! We are thrilled to hear that Lorena and Mayela played such a pivotal role in your journey to becoming a confident driver. Congratulations on passing your driver's test with flying colors! Your success is a testament to your dedication and their exceptional teaching skills. We look forward to continuing to support you in any way we can on the road ahead. Drive safely!
Fantastic experience: Came on time and very professional. Very patient with me and helped out a lot.
Thank you for your positive feedback! We're delighted to hear that our team arrived on time and conducted themselves professionally. It's great to know that you felt supported and that our patience and assistance were beneficial to you. We always strive to provide the best service possible, and we're glad we could help. Thank you for choosing us!
Fantastic experience: I had driving lessons with Lorena (both times), and she was an excellent teacher. Taught me everything I needed to know. I had my final lesson with her on Sunday night, with my license appointment being Monday morning. I passed! Thank you, thank you, thank you. :)
Thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Lorena at Allstate Driving School and passed your test! Lorena is a top-notch instructor, and I'm glad she could provide all the knowledge you needed. Congratulations on your achievement, and thank you for choosing us. Your success is our goal, and it's fantastic to see it realized. Safe driving, and we're here if you ever need more help or have friends in need of lessons. Thanks again! :)
Fantastic experience: Thanks. Was super helpful to have a professional instructor giving hints for my driving test. All went smooth, from picking me up, some driving around the DMV area, and drop off st my home. Booked the Dmv driving test package.
Hi Florian Z , we wanted to extend our sincere gratitude for your 5 star review. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Thank you for your support!
Fantastic experience: Robert was an amazing teacher and was patient while he taught me. He was very thoughtful and made sure I understood everything before I took the test. They also squeezed me in because I mixed up my appointments with the DMV and I had to use their car for the test. I definitely recommend Robert and Allstate driving school C:
Hi venus chan , thank you for the 5 Stars!
Fantastic experience: Josh is truly amazing! It would have been impossible for me to gain full confidence in such a short time without his experienced help and support. I highly recommend his classes for learners of all age group.
Hi payel roy , we wanted to extend our sincere gratitude for your 5 star review. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts. Thank you for your support! Best regards, Josh Watts
Negative experience: I was extremely disappointed with the instructors behavior she is so rude, arrogant and was yelling at me confused me and made me loose confidence. I was nervous after her session When I complained about the instructor they are not accepting about it. She didn’t help me pass the test instead she scared me with her raising voice.
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Fantastic experience: I had a really good experience with this driving school. I was in a bad accident a couple years ago and found it really difficult and was scared to drive after that. I took 6 lessons with Josh. He is a really good instructor and helped me find the confidence to drive. I passed my driving test the first time at Clairemont DMV. I totally recommend this driving school.
So glad to hear about your positive experience with our driving school and especially with Josh as your instructor. Overcoming fear after an accident is a significant challenge, and it's wonderful that Josh could help you regain confidence behind the wheel. Congratulations on passing your driving test on the first try at Clairemont DMV! That's a fantastic achievement and a testament to your courage and determination. Thank you for recommending us. Your success and satisfaction are what we strive for. Safe driving, and remember, we're here if you ever need us again!
Negative experience: I am so disappointed in this driving school. We had an appt for 3:30 and no one showed up. I get it mistakes happen and the lesson got overlooked. But when the owner called me she immediately blamed the instructor instead of taking accountability for her business. I wasn't upset. lust explained to her that if I had cancelled the appointment they would have charged me $168 so how does that work for me? I wasn't expecting anything but I wanted her to understand that is not a great way to treat your customers it makes it seem like our time is not valuable. She didn't like what I had to say and told me that she wouldn't do business with me. That's ok. I will go elsewhere. The instructor called me after the fact and was very sweet and apologetic and I told her that it was a mistake and wished her a good day. I NEVER asked for a free lesson. I used your policy as an example. We had been sitting outside for a half hour and at first you DID NOT apologize. You blamed your instructor and the whole time vou never took accountability for your business and you were yelling at me the whole time when I was calm and kept telling you I was not even upset. I kept asking you why are you treating your customers like this it's not a good business model. As I said your instructor did call me AFTER you said you wouldn't do business with me. Why would I give you money after you were so rude to me on the phone. Is that a joke? You still don't get it. When you yell at people who are going to pay you for a service yelling at them and putting the blame on other people IS NOT GOOD BUSINESS. I am not even upset. I never was. You yelling and being rude on the phone is the reason for the review and you alone. Do you get that yet?
The cancellation policy is set in place so our employees can keep steady and stable work in case of unforeseen circumstances such as a student getting sick or other problem that arises is unavoidable. We just want to ensure that students will notify us to cancel early. The cancellation fees will be waived due the the nature of the situation such as the student is sick or any kind of family emergency. At the driving school sometimes we will have to cancel lessons because the instructor is sick or their vehicle is malfunctioning. We have never promised any customer that once you set up the appointment with us the lesson will never be canceled. In your situation. Your appointment was set for 3:30 PM on 09/14/2023. you have not paid for your lesson. The instructor misread the schedule and did not pick up your son at 3:30PM. You text our office at 4:00PM, The Office and the instructor call you to apologize. We offered a $20 dollars gift certificate for the inconvenience and the instructor is willing to come out and teach your son on the same day at 4:30PM to make up for her mistake. But you refused and instead you asked for a FREE LESSON because of our cancellation policy. We sometimes offer FREE LESSON for the student is in need or have financial difficulty but NOT IN YOUR SITUATION......SORRY
Fantastic experience: Really helped me a lot with both my skills and confidence when it comes to driving! I would highly recommend it!
Hi Hayley D , thank you for taking the time out your busy schedule to leave us a 5 star review we greatly appreciate the feedback.
Fantastic experience: Took a training session right before the test, Amanda gave many useful tips not only for test but also for daily driving. Passed the test with 0 errors, huge thanks to Amanda, amazing job!
Ericm Thank you for your kind words. you are an excellent driver❤️
Fantastic experience: Thank you Josh for helping me to pass my driving test after the few lessons with you.Thanks also to the all states driving school for being patient with me. I highly recommend the school. FLORENCE
Hi Flo Dav , thank you for taking the time out your busy schedule to leave us a 5 star review we greatly appreciate the feedback.
Fantastic experience: That was an amazing experience learning with Josh. He is really proficient.
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your feedback! We appreciate your support!
Fantastic experience: This school was very convenient and accommodated me in my last minute change I was able to take my class after a day of calling. Josh (instructor) was very nice and informative. He was able to improve my way of driving in just two sessions and passed my behind the wheel test in one take. I highly recommend this school especially with Josh!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy that we were able to help you. If you need anything else in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Fantastic experience: The driving instructor I had was calm and very helpful! Passed my test first try all thanks to the lessons, highly recommend!
Thanks Maraea Hicks! We work really hard to provide the best services and we're happy to see those efforts paid off!
Fantastic experience: Very good experience driving with jannel and Malaya!
Thank you Harini Narayanan, much appreciated from our entire team!
Fantastic experience: Josh was an excellent instructor. Convenient pick up and drop off at our address. Highly recommend
We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community.
Fantastic experience: Got my license today after putting it off for years due to anxiety. Jannel was *awesome*, super patient, positive, and encouraging. I started to feel like driving could actually be fun thanks to Jannel's help.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy that we were able to help you. If you need anything else in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Fantastic experience: Jannel was an excellent instructor!
Thank you Cian Kingston, much appreciated from our entire team!
Fantastic experience: I took a 2 hr adult driving lesson with Josh. It had been at least 15 years since the last time I drove and I feel much more prepared and at ease after the lesson!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy that we were able to help you. If you need anything else in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Fantastic experience: We had a great experience with all instructors! They were all patient and informative.
Shelley K, Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We appreciate you choosing Allstate Driving School
Fantastic experience: Easy to schedule! Very convenient with the pick up/ drop off by your address. Teacher (Janelle) very knowledgeable about the area and gave great tips that helped me pass my driving test on the first try (Poway DMV).
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy that we were able to help you. If you need anything else in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Fantastic experience: Really great instructor, extremely helpful. Passed on the first test!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy that we were able to help you. If you need anything else in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Fantastic experience: I PASSED my driving test on the first try with Allstate Driving School. Jannel was so patient and informative during our driving lessons. My DMV test was at the Norco DMV who have a VERY low pass rate, they’re notorious for failing for subjective mistakes. I was very nervous during the test but I passed on my first try! I’m positive I would not have passed without Jannel’s tips and guidance. THANK YOU JANNEL!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy that we were able to help you. If you need anything else in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Fantastic experience: I passed my Driving Test today, a BIG THANKS to Kelly my instructor, what normally been her day off, she came in to help me :) I had to use one of their vehicles for the test. Kelly picked me up at my home and allowed me to drive to the DMV and around the areas going over everything they look for. Thank you Kelly & Allstate
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy that we were able to help you. If you need anything else in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Negative experience: Very bad service instructor don’t show up the first class re schedule and supposed to be 2 hours every sesión for a 6 hours total teaching driving class and always finish the sesión before the 2 hours
We are sorry you did not have a pleasant experience with our business. Customer satisfaction is our top priority and if there is anything else we can do, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Negative experience: This is the worst customer experience I have ever had! The lady doing the scheduling is rude and unfriendly. I have called to schedule a 10-hr package with them and a driving test booking. I was surprised on my first class to be told that I will have different instructors during my course. While my instructor was very professional, the general experience with the administration is overwhelmingly negative. When I called to ask to change that, the scheduling lady was shouting at me and was very rude. She told me that I can only have one more class and hung up the phone on me. I don’t recommend doing business with them
Fantastic experience: My driving instructor was Kelly. With her teaching me, I passed the driving test the first time and didn't even feel nervous. I really appreciate everything she’s done for me.
That's fantastic to hear! I'm so pleased that Kelly was able to provide you with the confidence and skills needed to pass your driving test on the first attempt without feeling nervous. It sounds like she did an incredible job. Your appreciation for Kelly's efforts is truly touching, and I'll make sure to pass on your kind words to her. Congratulations on your success, and thank you for sharing your positive experience. Remember, the skills and confidence you've gained will serve you well on all your driving adventures ahead!
Positive experience: 5/5 Stars for my driving instructor Josh. Incredible instructor who knew exactly what he was doing. The 3/5 Stars for the scheduling and business end. The phone number listed on the website isn't the one they use to contact you and the lady on the other line was extremely impatient and rude every time I called to schedule my next appointment. *Edit: grammar
Negative experience: The driving lesson instructor is great, but the receptionist is sucked. She's too mean.... when calling for an appointment. I recommend not to come here or sign up for your child's.
Positive experience: quite expensive, but great instructors, I paid 310 for 3hours worth of lessons.
Fantastic experience: I had nothing but a wonderful experience with this driving school. I was nervous to start driving at 33, but I LOVED, loved, loved having classes with Janelle. She is an absolute treasure. Janelle is not only the most patient person and has a great attitude, but she always gives very clear and very helpful corrections and advice. I am a much better driver thanks to her!
Fantastic experience: I have my driving lesson with this company was excellent. Professional and friendly I pass my driving test the in the first one. I recommend Quinn Chan I recommend him, now waiting for my driving license
Negative experience: I don't recommend this driving school 10/10, unless you don't mind waste your money. · The vehicle they use is EXTREMELY dirty inside. · The coach cough and sneeze in the car without turning head or cough in the elbow. · The coach does not let you practice all the examination routes. · The coach insisted on practicing the examination on course 1, while the actual exam is the entirely different route. · The instructions are not clear, the coach talks rubbish and sometimes play cellphone during the practice. · For new drivers, if you made a mistake on the road, they’ll mock you instead of tell you about the correct details patiently.
Negative experience: I called to schedule my son's first appointment because he was getting his permit the next day. I was hoping for something in the next week, but the owner said they had nothing available and that I first needed him to have the permit to schedule. I asked her if she could just schedule it anyway, sine he would sure pass it before the next 10 days when she had her first availability. She raised her voice at me and called me a spoiled brat and started mocking me for asking a simple question. I then asked for a full refund as I would not do business with anyone that behaved this way. She told me no refund that I would have to dispute with my credit card company. This was a horrible experience and the owner was rude from the moment she answered the phone.
Fantastic experience: I had driving lesson from Kelly today. She was very punctual, patient, friendly and helpful. I already have a licence from a different country. So only took a 3 hour lesson just before my behind the wheel test today and in that 3 hours I have learned a ton. There were many rules which I would have missed if it was not for her. She made me do few maneuvers like curb side parking and reverse again and again till I achieved the perfection. The 5 star review is just for Kelly. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have passed today's behind the wheel test in POWAY DMV. She drives a 2017 Honda Civic Touring which was perfect for me and for the test. Thank you Kelly. Really appreciate your help.
Fantastic experience: Excellent driving lessons! It was definitely worth the time and investment. Would surely recommend this driving school if you require preparation to take the test :) P.S. My instructor (Josh) was an exceptional instructor. He made it very easy to go through the entire learning process.
Fantastic experience: I recently took classes with Quinn and he is a wonderful instructor. He teaches you all the basics as well as takes you on all kinds of roads so that you learn to gauge your driving. I would recommend him to anyone who is starting off or just wants to take a couple of classes for the test. :)
Positive experience: I would say I have a overall okay experience here. The receptionist call back quick is a plus but can be a little rude. I rode my first lesson with Josh and it went well. I do the other two lesson and went to the test with Quinn. I would say I have a paritcular bad experience in the first lesson with Quinn where I feel I'm the one who was paid. The second lesson went well and I feel compensated. Anyway I refreshed my driving skill here and also learned some. I appreciate Quinn for accomondating my schedule(mostly weekend) and for the driving tips. But I don't really feel being treated well overall.
Negative experience: My daughter had an incredibly uncomfortable and, in my opinion, unprofessional Behind the Wheel session with Dan Tan Kim. It is terrifying to let our 15 year old children ride off with a stranger for two hours. Most concerning to me is that Dan made her drive him to two different places and then left her alone. First he had her drive him to his work, so he could get a different mask than the one he was wearing. It was in an unfamiliar area of town to her (Clairemont/Kearny Mesa area). He also made her drive to a park, so that he could get out to use the restroom. My daughter reported that the car smelled like cigarettes and that the instructor did not wear shoes while she was driving. In addition, he alternated between having his arms up behind his head like he was lounging or was on his phone texting and not paying attention to her driving (even while on the freeway). He continued to direct the conversation to her ethnicity and our family background, which made her uncomfortable with his questions. He told her to find her way home by herself from about 20 minutes away from an area of town we do not frequently visit and from which she had never driven. Of course, she was super stressed the whole time and felt that she had no instruction, but just criticism of any mistake. After speaking with the owner of the company, Amanda Wu, I am even more frustrated. She continually tried to defend the instructor saying it was typical for the driver to take a break during the lesson. When I said there was no reason for him to leave my daughter unattended in a car, she couldn't understand how he left her alone. When I kept repeating that when he went to his place of work and went to the bathroom, she was left alone in the car. She then tried to defend him by saying all of her instructors work long hours and are in the car 8 hours a day, so it is usual that they would need to go to the bathroom. I explained that this is her problem with scheduling her instructors and that they should have time between appointments to do so. She didn't even have anything to say about him texting repeatedly during the lesson.
Hi Laura, We're sorry about the experience you described in your review. Our instructors take time to give each student the attention they deserve during the trainings. We will make sure your issue gets addressed, we appreciate you letting us know.
Fantastic experience: My instructor was beyond excellent. Sonny refreshed me and taught me new things. He went through a driving test with me and spent two hours educating me on Ways of driving that will help my driving for the future. I feel more confident for my driving test and I feel like a safer driver because of the time with him. He was professional, knowledgeable, warm, and a delight to have as an instructor. I would refer him to Anybody. Thanks again
Thanks mary landdeck! We work really hard to provide the best services and we're happy to see those efforts paid off!
Fantastic experience: My instructor, Mayela, was extremely helpful and kind. She made me feel comfortable driving for the first time and was able to answer all of my questions. Would definitely recommend to others!
Hi Leianna, Thank you for choosing our driving school. We appreciate your feedback!
Positive experience: Overall good experience as far as the driving instructors. Had josh for mostly all of my lessons and he’s amazing! Super patient, corrects your mistakes right away and takes you around the area you’re testing in to get good practice of what to expect on your BTW test, super knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. My only issue was the lady I spoke to make my appointments. She was rude, had an attitude and had very poor customer service skills. It’s also a bit pricey but definitely worth it.
We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community.
Fantastic experience: Such a great experience, through this program I was able to obtain my driver’s license on my First try! Such kind people dedicated to helping their students achieve their goals.
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We're so happy that we were able to help you. If you need anything else in the future, please don't hesitate to contact us!
Fantastic experience: Very good, nice people, and goes through everything until the driver knows.
We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community.
Fantastic experience: Was amazing would recommend
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave your feedback! We appreciate your support!
Fantastic experience: I had Mayela as my driving instructor and she was super patient and understanding. She gave helpful feedback and was very kind. I would 100% recommend.
Hi Jaz, Thank you for trusting Allstate Driving School with your driver's education!
Fantastic experience: Mayela was my instructor and she was awesome to work with, has lots of patience and give very good feed back. If you are reading this review, stop looking and call. Thanks for everything.
Hi Roberto, Thank you for feedback about our instructor! We're happy we were able to get you on the road!
Fantastic experience: Professional and tailored to my specific timeline.
Fantastic experience: All three of our kids learned to drive with them. Excellent customer service and patience with the anxious ones.
Fantastic experience: Learning to drive was always something that made me nervous but my instructor Mayela was the best instructor for me. She is super kind and helps with all your questions. You learn so much when you drive with her and you can rest assured that your drive will be safe and be 100% ready for your test. If your looking for a kind, bubbly, and smart instructor that will get you where you need to be, Mayela is the instructor for you!
Fantastic experience: Mayela is a very good instructor! I definitely recommend this driving school.
Hi Leo, Thanks for your feedback about Mayela! We appreciate your kind words about our team!
Negative experience: Terrible terrible i dont recommend them!!
Hi Kai, We're sorry you did not have a good experience at Allstate Driving School. We cannot find you as a student, please reach us so we can help you directly.
Fantastic experience: Super great instructors with a great attitude! Really helped me progress:))
Fantastic experience: Mayela is an excellent driving instructor and I would recommend her to anyone who is looking to learn and obtain driving skills that will last a lifetime!
Hi Mia, Thanks for your feedback, we appreciate you very much!
Fantastic experience: Had a great experience with my instructor Myela. She’s an amazing teacher. I feel so prepared for my driving test. 10/10 would recommend this company to anyone :)
Fantastic experience: Great experience at Allstate Driving School. Thanks to my teacher Mayela's encouragement and guidance I passed behind-the-wheel on my first try.
Positive experience: The site they provided for the writing portion of driver's ed was disastrous in terms of grammar and spelling, but did the job in teaching me enough to pass the written exam. Behind the wheel driver instructor, Ehsan, was incredible and taught me so much in such a patient and skillful manner.
Fantastic experience: Gene was a very helpful and enjoyable instructor. He took me through all the different routes of the driving test and was very helpful in teaching them to me. I would recommend him to any future drivers.
Fantastic experience: My instructor was Mayela and I loved her! She was so sweet and is very helpful and calm, so you dont feel pressured or afraid when learning. I totally reccomend.
Hi Jasmine, Thank you for your feedback! We're happy we were able to help you with your drivers education!
Fantastic experience: Ehsan is a great teacher
Hi Reinhard, Thank you for your feedback about our instructor Ehsan!
Fantastic experience: My instructor, Gene Wong, was the best instructor I could have asked for. Actually, after my first lesson with him, I requested him for both my second and third (last) lessons. He was super funny, easygoing, interesting and nice. He gave a nickname and never forgot it (hi, I'm the Flash), so that was fun lol. He helped me with everything I wanted to know, and made sure I knew everything relevant to driving and the test. The route, what's going to happen, what I have to work on--super helpful. All around, one of the nicest and most helpful guys I've met! 10/10, great experience, 100% recommend.
Fantastic experience: I had Gene as my instructor. Super helpful and fun to talk with. Would highly recommend
Fantastic experience: My instructor Mayela was lively and really encouraging to me, and as it was my first time ever driving it meant a lot to me. Overall a wonderful experience that I won't ever forget.
Fantastic experience: 3rd lesson was with Mayela, amazing instructor, encouraging and very precise with directions, highly recommend
Fantastic experience: My driver,Gene, was very nice and helpful. My experience was very enjoyable. It just felt as if I was taking a normal drive with a friend. Highly recommend :)
Hi Victoria, Thanks for your feedback about Gene. We take pride in our instructors who teach students valuable skills they will need to succeed. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: I took my lessons with Thomas (Tom) really nice guy, lets you know what you’re doing wrong and right, nice stories on the drive too. Practiced in Clairemont, took my exam in Bell Gardens (LA), passed on my first try!
Fantastic experience: Good costumer service
Hi Alex, We have been in business for 20 years and we continue to help our community obtain their drivers license to the best of our ability. We are happy you were satisfied!
Positive experience: I recently finished my 3 driving lessons with Allstate and I would highly recommend this school. I had three awesome lessons and they went fairly smoothly for a first time driver. If you are just learning how to drive then this school is the perfect option for you. They have amazing instructors! and I would recommend driving with Thomas he was great! He was patient, calm, and made me feel comfortable! Which was crucial for me. Bob was who I had for my first lesson and he was great too! Although I had some trouble understanding due to his accent but I didn't have a huge problem I was able to understand most of what he said. So thanks Allstate with just a little more practice I'll be good to go for my driving test in Sep.!
Fantastic experience: I just moved to SD and had Josh as my instructor, he is calm, patient and extremely knowledgeable as Mohammad mentioned. It was a great experience and highly recommend Josh as an instructor.
Hi Ayue, Thanks for your feedback about Josh! He has been with our company for over a decade and we're so happy you were satisfied with your training!
Negative experience: I ordered this service to take my DMV exam. They said they would be an hour early so Ill have the chance to practice before the driving test and familiarize myself with the car. The instructor came in 15 minutes late, and I only had the chance to practice for about 25 minutes. I called the owner of this school to let them know that I was unsatisfied with the fact that the instructor, named Kelly, was late. The owner then decided that it would be a good idea to form a three way call with the driving instructor, owner, and myself. Kelly begins to scream over the phone and called me a liar and claimed that she was only 5 minutes late. I offered her proof that she was not 5 minutes late, but 15 minutes late. She continues to scream and the owner did not really say anything besides "I apologize, but being late is sometimes the reality." Try saying that to your boss at work and see how that works out. When you have a job to do you have to do your best to be there on time. No matter what. I feel like I overpaid for this poor service. I definitely do not recommend this place.
Hi Deisy, We are always on time for appointments when they are scheduled with our driving school. We are sorry you did not have a good experience with our company. If we can help you again, please do not hesitate to let us know. Thank you for your time.
Fantastic experience: I had a 6 hour session with Darol and he's the reason I passed. I would highly recommend having driving classes with him. Calm and cheerful guy who patiently helps you out.
Fantastic experience: Josh was my instructor and I found him extremely knowledgeable and well mannered. I took 6 hrs lesson and it was more than sufficient to clear the road test! First two hours he judged my driving habits and gave his valuable inputs and remaining time we worked on it. If you are looking for a decent and knowledgeable instructor then I would highly recommend Josh for it. They are a bit pricey but it is worth!
Negative experience: Chose Dan as my instructor after reading all of his positive reviews. Extremely disappointed. Made unnecessary/rude comments that I was rather taken back by and laughed at my mistakes. Unclean car. Sorry to have wasted my money.
Fantastic experience: Best driving school ever. I failed the driving test for 5 times. However, I passed it with the help of this great school. My Instructor name is Mr. Chan. He is very patient even with my silly questions. Best instructor ever! Highly recommended.
Fantastic experience: Five stars to my instructor (Josh) for being so helpful and efficient and explaining all I need to know about driving, and one star or even less to the one who claims to be the owner of this company! She called on a day that is definitely not scheduled to be for my driving lesson and was yelling at me in the phone about how could I do this and not be there for the appointment!! I never made an appointment on this day and she kept insisting that I have to pay a cancellation fee!!
Fantastic experience: Gerardo is my instructor.He is very patient,clam,friendly he gave me good driving tips for safe drive,i pass my test in first attempt,I highly recommend him,i am very thankful to Gerardo and All state driving school,its very good school
Fantastic experience: Had Gerrardo as my instructor. He is very calm, patient and gave great tips for improvement. I passed my driving test on the first attempt!
Positive experience: Thank you to All State driving especially to my instructor Mr. Thomas, I passed my driving test today. He is very good in teaching/explaining to me the things I need to know behind the wheels, not just for the drive test but also in everyday driving. I gain my confidence through his well thought explanations and practices during my driving classes.. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Thank you! Ehsan. The experience for the test Driving behind the wheel was really great with Allstate Driving School. The Allstate driving school offer a rental car to use for the test behind the wheel and fit with all requirements for DMV test I was very happy to find School offer that. Allstate Driving School was very flexible with my appointment for the test. The instructor pick me up to go to DMV before period of time to go to the test. The instructor Ehsan was very nice and helpful! He gave a quick instruct for the vehicle and helped me for quick tips to drive carefully and safe. I am very thankful for Ehsan. I passed the test from first time. I recommend Allstate Drive School. Thanks, Ehsan!
Fantastic experience: Thank You Josh, Today i had my driving test and it went successful. I had a great experience with Allstate Driving School. Before taking courses with this company,I was a little worried, but all of that went away at my first lesson. I had Two hours of instruction with Josh, He gave me a lot of constructive feedback in a calm and relaxed tone and made me feel confident and competent behind the wheel. For my driving test Josh instruction helped me alot and I passed my driving test.
Negative experience: They never return my phone calls and Receptionist is awful at attitude
Fantastic experience: I had never driven before and trauma from a car crash and was taught by Gerado, I had 8 hours of lessons (intensive 6 hours and then another 2 hour lesson) and just passed my test, first time with only 2 minors!! he is very patient and teaches very well. I highly recommend!
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