Allied Driving School

Negative experience: So I choose this school to do my traffic school online last year August. I paid the fee and completed the exam online and passed. Now I’m trying to get insurance and DMV says I have a point. Called Santa Monica courthouse and was told that I don’t complete traffic school. So I told her I did so she suggest to call the company where I complete it at which was Allied online traffic school. A gentleman answered the phone with a thick accent and asked me for information to pull up my account. After giving him all the information he requested he told me that I got the wrong company and I never attended his online course. I knew it was his school because I still had his number saved in my phone. He suggested I check my bank statements and I did and I told him the date and time I made payment. He still insisted that I got the wrong company. So I noticed that I had another charge on my statement for $9.95 so I called that company because the number was listed and I spoke to a very nice man and he too told me it’s not his company after I gave my personal information. So remind you I was on the phone about 30 minutes long with the two separate company that charged my CC and took payment for my traffic school online. Now I’m frustrated because both of them say it’s not their company and I should look elsewhere. So about 30 minutes later I got two calls saying they found my information and said that yes I did pay and I spent hours reading through the material online but I forgot to take the test. That’s impossible I took the test and got a passing grade if I remember good I got 1 wrong. Then I was sent something that states I passed. Since I was told that I didn’t need to do anything on my side I never saved that email just as I never saved the payment email from them either I had to look through my bank statement. So I just came home and I called that very obnoxious rude man with an accent and he yelled and screamed and called me an idiot and yes I did record him because he was very rude and hostile towards me. Hang up on me several times saying I’m bothering.him. All I was trying to do is show him that I have more proof that I took the test. So I went through my history and I guess I shouldn’t say this but some of the questions I had doubt so I googled the question on the test and the questions are in my browsing history the same exact date and time that they have me on the site. So how would I know the questions to the test if I didn’t do the exam? There’s a glitch somewhere in their system that didn’t record my results on their side but he’s so arrogant, rude he’s calling me an idiot and yelling at me. I have the recording of him and I think his license should be taken away. He told me never call his business again because I’m wasting his time. He said he can see my studying for a couple of hours but not do the exam. Which doesn’t make sense because that was my last day to do the exam and I had just paid $550 to the courts for the red light camera and the judge told me I had to do the class and pay the fine for the point to come off my license. So it doesn’t make sense. Just as how he told me at first that it wasn’t his business I need to call someone else, i know for a fact that I took the exam and pass and I told them what steps I had to complete. I have never taken that class before it’s my very first ticket so I wouldn’t have known all this information and the browsing history wouldn’t have questions that I found answers to for that test. I will report him because he doesn’t need to serve the public especially a license to do this kind of business that he needs to interact with people. He has no filter, very rude, abnoxious and keeps yelling like you’re his child.

Fantastic experience: Was very supportive and very patient

Fantastic experience: Seldieu Etienne is a good instructor. He helped me to pass my drive test, so contact him for some driving lessons and your drive test .

Fantastic experience: My instructor Seldieu Etienne is the best he helped me pass my test and he was very insightful and helped me keep calm before the big moment. I highly recommend him to help you learn how to drive

Fantastic experience: The instructor, Seldieu Etienne, was an amazing experience. The school answered all my questions, they provided good service, and very affordable. I highly recommend allied traffic.

Fantastic experience: I am incredibly grateful for this driving school, and especially to Seldieu Etienne, for taking me a total of 3 hours of driving practice before I passed for my license ! He was VERY patient, kind, respectful, professional, and educational. I would recommend him to anyone! If you’re looking for a school to book they are affordable and reliable !

Fantastic experience: Has some of the best prices in LA and best instructors.

Negative experience: Como puedo aser una cita

Fantastic experience: Good instructions, what they said in their website was true. Different instructors interact students in a different way that changes the student’s learning experience. Highly recommended to learn here.

Fantastic experience: Very kind. They make the process so easy. I don’t even recommend you go there (bc there’s no point). Just do it on the phone. Everything is legit. And the prices are the best. I legit called very driving license school.

Negative experience: I never comment on anything but honestly, it’s not worth coming here. Raul is a TERRIBLE instructor, super aggressive, rude, unprofessional and always yelling. He definitely has anger issues. Not sure why he is allowed to teach people how to drive.

Negative experience: Kinda torn about this one. On one hand I had a great teacher, Paul, who unfortunately just retired. He was patient and understanding and made me feel safe. I passed my road test on the second try because of him. On the other hand, my first road test was completely ruined when Raul sent another instructor who I had never worked with in a car I had never driven. I believe his name was Juan. On the way to the best he became impatient and completely psyched me out. He also decided today was the day he would choose to say racist and homophobic things aloud I guess. He called me the F slur twice while on the phone with Raul and didn’t know that I could understand Spanish. He absolutely SUCKED so if you get him as a teacher, SWITCH. I wish I could recommend this place but I would say if you are part of any minority group be it LGBTQIA+, a POC…stay away from this school at all cost.

Fantastic experience: I am very happy with Alied Driving School. The best service overall I really recommend it

Fantastic experience: This was the second school I tried after the other first school stood me up and rescheduled my appointment with someone who didn't speak the same language, must say I'm glad that happened or I wouldn't have found Raul, he's a character possibly, by what some other reviews have said but my experience was 5 Star and he was strictly buisness, not chatty and showed me everything I needed to pass my test. Really wouldn't have done so without him!

Fantastic experience: Good instructor and great person

Negative experience: Raul is the owner of this school. He is a dishonest person, layer and very unprofessional. He doesn’t care about the students. He use a junk car and bed smell come out from the car because of his Dog. All the instructor he had they old and he keep them because he can pay them below average minimum wage. Stay away from this school.

Fantastic experience: definitely helped me a few years ago when i was terrified to go to the dmv for my drivers test. the instructor whose name i forgot now, was very helpful on correcting me when i made a mistake while driving and gave me helpful tips that i use till this day. about a year after, i sent my little brother with them when he was ready to go in for the drivers test. and over the years, ive been sending a few other family members with them and they have all gotten their license on the first try.

Negative experience: Raul is a very Bad instructor. He yelled at me was physical with me-although I had experience driving. When I asked him why r u angry and that I am learning he rudly responded that I almost missed the light. Pay extra money and go to a better school that will teach you and give you confidence. It was a very bad experience with this bad school and instructor.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Allied Driving School. After multiple failed attempts at the driving test at different DMVs in Los Angeles, I was feeling defeated and discouraged. That's when I turned to Allied Driving School and they completely changed the game for me. The day before my test, Miguel gave me a two-hour driving lesson and was an amazing instructor. He was patient, understanding, and really helped me build my confidence behind the wheel. He was also able to quickly assess my strengths and weaknesses so we could focus on areas that needed improvement. The morning of my test, Raul (the owner of Allied Driving School) picked me up an hour early for some last-minute practice. Raul was just as fantastic as Miguel and I learned so much from him. He was enthusiastic and truly wanted me to succeed. Thanks to the guidance and skills I received from Miguel and Raul, I was able to take my driving test with confidence and passed that day. I can't thank Allied Driving School enough for helping me finally get my driver's license. I highly recommend their services to anyone looking to improve their driving skills or prepare for the driving test.

Negative experience: Called to inquire about getting someone to accompany me to my drivers test, the man who answered the phone was extremely rude. He cut me off as I explained what I needed, Yelled at me, and rushed me off of the phone. Horrible customer service, definitely going somewhere else.

Fantastic experience: Raul is an excellent teacher and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him. He is explanatory, encourages you when you are doing things right, and corrects you when you aren’t.

Negative experience: I made a road test appointment a week ago and supposed to be picked up 1 hour before my appointment. No one showed up today. The guy who scheduled my appointment acting like I didn't make an appointment and instead of an apology, this clown is not even picking up his phone now. BEWARE!

Fantastic experience: Mr Paul is the best instructor he is great i took my test today he pick me up an hour before and teach me all minor and major details see i passed the test because of mr paul he is very patient and nice guy best School of LA❤️

Fantastic experience: Adriana is an amazing instructor. She pointed out all the minor details that are key to passing the test and offered feedback in a very constructive manner instead of making me feel more nervous. I took an hour refresher class before taking the actual exam and everything ran extremely smoothly. Prices are very reasonable too. Thank you for the help!

Negative experience: I called to make an appointment for DMV test. They told me they would pick me up an hour before the test. 15 minutes past the promised time (gave them a grace period as LA traffic could be difficult) i called them to ask when the person would arrive and how I would know when my driver would be here. The person who answered sounded very reluctant when talking to me, as if they knew that they would be wasting my time. Perhaps they forgot my appointment but I never got picked up, no phone call explaining why, terrible communication overall, and i had to cancel my DMV appointment. Im glad i did not have to pay before the test, somehow i feel like a refund would have been a hassle to get. Would not recommend.

Fantastic experience: I had a best experience with the driving school, Raul was my instructor he took me to DMV to take my driving test,and he was helpful, everything he explained to me was helpful and I managed to pass my driving test,now I got my driving license,and I recommend them 110%, thank you Raul.

Fantastic experience: Raul is the best instructor.. he took all the minor points where I could do mistake. I am new in states and could have done many mistakes on the day of my test. Raul took only 2 classes to teach all the rules carefully. I am very glad that I decided to get lessons from him, he was not only teaching me the driving but also boosted my confidence and prepared me for the behind the wheel test. I would highly recommend to go for lessons with Raul. Thanks for your efforts and patience.

Fantastic experience: Good experience fast pass my tess

Fantastic experience: I took a total of 8h within a week and a half and passed my test. Prior to this I had failed my test many times over the years because I didn’t live in a city where people drove and I was always a very nervous driver and nervous about tests. I had three different instructors, all three were amazing and had their different styles of teaching but Miguel took me to the test and had really good calming energy and really helped me ace my test. My two other instructors were Paul and Adriana, both very patient and really good at explaining. I’m so happy I can finally drive in LA! The price is also pretty good Thank you again

Fantastic experience: Mr. Raul (the owner) was a great! Very calm and thorough in his instruction, but also kept the lesson lighthearted and fun. Had a very good experience.

Fantastic experience: Raul was very patient and gave excellent advice for hill starts and how to maintain a bite on the clutch.

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Allied. The instructor was really good & went out of his way to help me. I definitely recommend this driving school.

Negative experience: Pésimo el lugar muy agresivo que me atendió.

Fantastic experience: Dear readers If you're reading this, it's cause you're wondering if this is the school for you. In short, yes. Today I got my license after several months and several attempts. Here are my thoughts. The staff at Allied Driving School are really knowledgeable, keep great records and can diagnose your skill deficiencies. Adriana was great at teaching me behind the wheel technique and Raul (the owner) was great at bringing together those skills pulling it all together. For noting, it took me four goes. Here is why. 1st - being a driver in Australia, I didn't think it would be too difficult. Flunked it. 2nd - was unsure of the recommended driving area, flunked it. 3rd - Allied Driving School recommends Lincoln Park (and for good reason). I wanted to try with my friends at Van Nuys. It was wayyyy more difficult. Flunked it. 4th - Got it. I really think it was the additional lessons, especially with Raul walking me through how to bring it all together, that helped. Advice: - Be patient - There's no such thing as an "easier" DMV - The driving instructors are tough and down the line. Don't expect too much hand holding or soft talking. Instead they care, are really knowledgeable, want you to pass, keep good records to make sure you do and don't give up on you. You're paying for someone who cares you PASS! - Regardless how much you drive where you came from before, it's different here in California. It's worth the lessons because they test different skills here. - Learn to drive with Allied Driving School!

Negative experience: I had my first lesson this afternoon. Everything went pretty well - my driving instructor was very patient and responsible. At the end of the lesson, he told me that he preferred me to pay for each lesson individually, which according to him is $75 each class because my zip code is close to the company and I was eligible for a discounted package, which would be $225 total for three classes. So after the lesson, I called the receptionist, Raoul, trying to pay for my lesson. I told him exactly what the instructor told me: to pay for an individual lesson, and I wanted to confirm whether it was $75 each lesson for my circumstance. But Raoul got very aggressive and said I was trying to pay less than I owed, because apparently, each individual lesson is $90 without a package. He continued yelling at me and kept cutting me off when I tried to explain. I tried to explain to him that I didn't want to take advantage of the driving school, nor did I want to give him any trouble - I just wanted to confirm what the right price for one individual lesson is. But he wouldn't listen, and when I asked him why he is treating me in such an awful matter, he said, and I quote: "I knew the moment you called that you were trying to take advantage of us. This is America, this is how American capitalism works. I am trying to teach you a lesson, this is not some BANANA COUNTRY. This is America, and that's how things work here.” He also said I was wasting his time and that I was trying to stop him from making money from other customers. Then he put me on hold TWO TIMES, each for several minutes while he answered calls from other customers. I was so shocked by what he said. During our conversation he showed no respect, nor any professionalism. At the end of the call, he told me that $75 per lesson was okay. But it wasn’t my purpose to negotiate the price down, and I felt humiliated. I don’t know what the whole deal about “America” or “banana country” was about. Is it because I have an Asian name? Unfortunately, although I had a great time learning from my instructor, I will have to switch to another driving school.

Fantastic experience: Mr. Raul was very nice over the phone. I told him my situation and he sent me the best instructor, Mr. Miguel. I passed on my first driving test. Prices are very competitive. This is the place to go if you live and need your drivers license in LA.

Negative experience: Worst customer service. The owner has no manners to talk to its prospective clients. I called to ask for the service and things included but at the outset he passed racist and disparaging remarks. He kept on arguing then i had to disconnect the call from that clown. I wonder how they have been running their business when they cannot be good on call. Useless and hopeless.

Fantastic experience: Great experience! Grace seemed to know every DMV in the L.A. area. I only took the driving test rental with one warmup hour and passed the test with only 2 errors!

Negative experience: Booked a car and instructor for the driving test. 20 minutes before the test the instructor calls and says he just found out about my appointment and that he is not coming. Beware!

Negative experience: I booked a driving lesson for 2 hours with them for today 04/15/2017 and no one either called me at the pre-booked time or left me a message as to why no one turned up at my place. These guys doesn't seem to be running a serious business. Stay Away !!

Fantastic experience: I booked a car for my DMV Driving test and Adriana showed up 1 hour before my appointment. I drove to the DMV and then drove around on the possible routes that I would be taking. Adriana gave me location specific critical instructions and without a doubt prepared me for the test. I would not have passed without her help. If you call to set up an appointment, ask for Adriana, amazing teacher!

Negative experience: I booked a car for DMV driven test and 1 hour lesson before my appointment start for feeling a car. This guys forget about me and come at my after my appointment time. It means, that I don't have opportunity use to car and feel it. As result I don't pass my test. AND MAIN REASON WHY I DIDNT PASS WAS NOT SMOOTH ACCELERATION AND NOT SMOOTH BRAKE. IT'S WAS IRRESPONSIBLE. THIS SCHOOL IS A CAUSE WHY I DIDNT PASS. AND ALSO THEY CHARGE ME $60. I'M NOT RECOMMEND THIS SCHOOL. AVOID THEM.

Fantastic experience: Just I want to say thank you Mr. Juan you are a wonderful instructor! I passed my driving test so easy (I have to ad that I am so nervous) but I did it i passed!! Thanks again!!

Negative experience: They don't keep what they promised!!! While there was a misunderstanding on language preference and looking into rescheduling the 6hr sessions I was promised a call back for the first 2hrs as the last 4hr were already confirmed. A day later I had to call back and I was told they couldn't do the previously scheduled times, they wanted to start at different times and different dates. They need to do a better job at booking their appointments and be more professional.

Fantastic experience: I just passed my driving exam on my first try. Allied is very nice and patient. he gives clear instructions and prepares you very well for the driving exam. I wasn't great at parallel parking, and she showed me an easy way to parallel park for the exam. I would highly recommend his driving school.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended - the instructor I had name is john. He is very nice and very patient with a great knowledge of DMV test criteria and how to best prepare you for it, even though I was very nervous driving on the road and the freeway but he told me in a nice way to stay calm and relax while I was driving. He is an awesome instructor :)!

Fantastic experience: so the best driving school they help me learn way batter than ford driving school and charged me less they are way batter they know what they are doing and they will do the best to help u get ur license