Behind the Wheel Driving School

500 S Sepulveda Blvd #211, 90266, Manhattan Beach
Behind the Wheel Driving School
500 S Sepulveda Blvd #211
90266, Manhattan Beach
+1310-318-2298

Opening hours

  • sunday: (closed)
  • monday: 9h-17h
  • tuesday: 9h-17h
  • wednesday: 9h-17h
  • thursday: 9h-17h
  • friday: 9h-17h
  • saturday: 9h-15h

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Behind the Wheel Driving School:

Behind the Wheel Driving School is widely recognized for its exceptional driving instruction and dedicated staff. Many students have praised instructors such as Paul, Efrain, Armando, Enrique, and George for their friendly and professional teaching styles. Reviewers have noted:

  • Highly Recommended: Multiple users stated that their expectations were exceeded, and they would recommend this driving school to others.
  • Effective Instructors: Students liked the tailored instruction they received, with many expressing that they passed their driving tests on the first attempt.
  • Supportive Atmosphere: The school is known for its accommodating staff, ensuring a comfortable learning environment for students of all ages.
  • Positive Experiences: Parents have shared that their children were well-prepared for their driving tests and gained confidence in their driving abilities.

While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, there have been isolated concerns. A few users reported issues with scheduling and communication, indicating there may be some room for improvement in administrative processes. However, the overarching sentiment remains that Behind the Wheel Driving School is a top choice for new drivers looking for quality and professional instruction.

Behind the Wheel Driving School: Reviews

4.7/5 (36 Reviews)
Tristan Wu 1 month ago

Fantastic experience: Instructors Paul, Efrain, and Armando were all super nice and would recommend them.

Cesar Neuman 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Btw has exceeded my expectations in every way. Highly recommended.

Helen Martinez 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: We originally booked my son’s classes through AAA and that was horrible. After months he’d only managed to book 2 lessons. Behind the Wheel saved the day and got my son ready in a decent time.

BVL BVL 1 year ago

Negative experience: I just was almost ran off the road by this INSTRUCTOR. If he is the example, omg. I was so shocked cause then he v-lined another driver to get on the freeway. It is like he was on drugs!

Behind the Wheel Driving School
Behind the Wheel Driving School

Hello BVL , that vehicle is not part of our school fleet. You have the wrong school. Please be so kind as to remove your review. Again you have the wrong driving school. Thank you

Michael Elias 2 years ago

Negative experience: I am a loyal customer of Behind the Wheel and have had 8+ lessons with them over the years. I have had great experiences with my drivers instructors but have had 2 incidents where I was not compensated for. A year and a half ago, my instructor was 2 hours late because they were told the wrong time. And for my most recent lesson, my driver had to cancel 12 minutes beforehand for an understandable issue, but I was not compensated by the supervisor for the rescheduling date. I am not one to leave complaints, but I am very disappointed in how I was treated as a customer especially after being with them for many years. I feel that if a customer has to pay a $75 cancellation fee if they don’t cancel 2 days before their lesson, the business themself should not be able to cancel my lesson 12 minutes before without compensation as a double standard.

Anthony Curtis 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This was such a great experience, I got a lot more experience driving and now I'm totally ready to take the DMV driving test. I want to thank Enrique for help guiding me to become a better driver. He taught me some neat tricks to easily prepare for the driving test. I even drove on the freeway for the first time and although I was nervous at first, it got more easier the longer I was on it as Enrique was there to help me. I totally recommend enrolling in this great school! Not only you get more experience driving, the staff is really awesome!

Kenneth Perez 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much George, you've taught me so very much while I attended your driving school. What I've learned here was priceless, all the skills I will need for my future. I really appreciate your guy's services! George is the man, please do yourself a favor and go here you won't regret it.

Sajeela Euceph 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My son took classes with one of the instructors named Jason. Jason was so kind and knew how to work with teens. My son was nervous about his driving test but Jason made him feel very comfortable. My son passed his driving test in his first try. Jason is an excellent instruction and I would highly recommend him. Behind the Wheel school’s staff is very caring and professional.

Behind the Wheel Driving School
Behind the Wheel Driving School

Thank you for your positive feedback ! And congratulations on getting your license.

A. Straeter 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: The administrative staff are professional, prompt and very pleasant on the phone - a great first impression. My daughter took lessons with BTW Driving School with several different instructors- all were professional and really helped her gain comfort and confidence while driving. It was the perfect compliment to learning to driving with me haha! She passed her test on the first try. I couldn’t be more pleased with our experience and highly recommend this business.

Hunter Hale 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Every single person I interacted with was excellent, the driving lessons were perfect and reasonably priced. They went above and beyond for me and I was able to get my license first try. Shout out to Mario, Stephen, and George!

Georgina Davidson 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent driving lessons. Very good value for money. Best school in the South Bay.

Luke Armstrong 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Used Behind the Wheel to get ready for the practical component. Neil was friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend

Matt & Tracey Spencer 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great service and communication with Behind the Wheel Driving school. They were very accommodating to our schedule needs, courteous and prompt. Definitely recommend.

Elina Georgieva 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thanks to them I passed my behind the wheel test. The manager is the best - friendly and helpful! Recommend the school :)

Behind the Wheel Driving School
Behind the Wheel Driving School

Thank you Elina !

Toni Nilsen 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent Instructors -The instructors recognized our son's driving ability and tailored their instruction to him so that he got the most out of his behind the wheel training sessions. Excellent Staff -The staff was so helpful. Our son is a football player and they were so helpful in accommodating his practice schedule when it conflicted with the classroom instruction. He was able to complete all his required time in the classroom because of the staff's ability to see him as a valued customer and student athlete. Excellent Business -Our experience was wonderful. We have shared our experience with other parents and sports families. I think it's nice to know that there is a business that values their students and their commitments as much as they do.

John Dumbacher 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: George provided the driving tips, confidence, and the testing skills resulting in a drivers license for my son. I highly recommend him for those wanting success at the DMV. Thanks George for a job well done!

aaron gutierrez 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Behind the Wheel Driving School is honestly amazing! I just took my driving test today, and passed (thanks to them)! I highly reccomend Anita and Melissa! They both helped me so much, and gave me accurate advice, tips, and tricks to prepare me for the test! :)

Nick S 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Behind the Wheel is the best driving school around! Don't use anyone else!!

Julie Allarie 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've had two separate experiences with Behind the Wheel Driving School. First we hired them for my niece after she received her permit and they picked her up, did the two hours of driving and brought her home. After 10 hours of lessons, we hired them to take her to the DMV for the test. She passed! Now its my son's turn. Great school, great staff!!!!!

key 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my drivers test on my first try thanks to my amazing instructor. Pleasant staff & reasonable prices.

Lilit Petrosyan 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: BTW Driving School is beyond excellent! I had no driving experience, when I started driving with them. Thanks to my instructor Ruben I was able to pass the driving test from the first attempt. The Customer Service is great. They are very professional and open to accommodate your schedule. I had a very short notice for my Drive Test day and Ryan (the owner) helped me to schedule everything.

Dan Lange 6 years ago

Negative experience: Driving instructor showed up one time and has never contacted us again. We have tried to call them and there has been no call back. I would not advise anyone to use them.

Behind the Wheel Driving School
Behind the Wheel Driving School

Hi Dan , that’s unfortunate that you had to experience what you did. But I believe you have mistaken us for a different school. We were getting a lot of new students who had signed up with the school you are describing that experienced the same thing you did Dan. If you locate the number of the school you were signed up with and try to match it with ours. You will see that you did not sign up with us. Hope you can take a moment to clear our name. Thank you.

Jibran Khan 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I hadn’t driven in years and needed a refresh. I’m happy to have chosen chose Behind the Wheel as my teachers. I took 20 hours, saw two instructors (Mario and Tracy), and had a DMV appointment session with Ryan. The result was I passed first time and feel like a better more confident driver. So overall a great experience, by good folks that supplements well an initiative to learn to drive (11/16/2018).

Kelly Wolschon 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: My daughter had a very positive experience with this whole process, thanks to Behind the Wheel staff's professionalism and positive attitude. She received very thorough classroom preparation, instructor-led driving practice and very useful tips and feedback, and has just successfully completed her drivers test! Another hurdle passed on her road to adulthood!

Jeff Hoffmeister 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience overall -- punctual, knowledgeable and provided high-quality, comprehensive training. Highly recommended!!!

Jon 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very pleased with the service provided by Behind The Wheel Driving School. They did a great job of teaching my son for the written and driving tests. I highly recommend them.

Paula Blanco 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: I was very satisfied with both of my instructors, Ruben and Rocio, because they were very patient, very nice and respectful with me, and they explained very well the different driving tecniques of an automatic car. I recommend Behind The Wheel Driving School. They are excelent professionals. Thank you very much for everything. Paula Blanco

Rebecca Akumbu 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: Michel and Xavier were great instructors. I had taken the behind the wheel drive test Four times but when I trained with Michel and Xavier , I passed!! I would recommend their services to all who really wants to make at first try.

Nicole Julia Gutierrez 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: 1.) Driving Instructor #1: Mario Overall Experience with Him: Beyond excellent Driving Instructor #2: Ama'da Overall Experience with Her: Beyond excellent Driving Instructor #3: Javier Overall Experience with Him: Beyond excellent Aspects of the Instructors' Service that Stood Out: All three instructors were very nice, friendly, and calm. I had a great time learning how to be a much safer driver with all three instructors. All of them made me feel much more relaxed when I was originally very terrified of getting on the road. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2.) Receptionist: Yvette Overall Experience with Her: Beyond excellent Aspect of the Receptionist's Service that Stood Out: I really enjoyed how helpful, accommodating, and friendly Yvette was. I had only one week to get all of my driving lessons done before my test and she looked for all available appointments to try and fit everything into one week. Because of her help (and the instructors' help), I was able to pass my driving test on the first try with only 3 errors. Yvette also calls students two days in advanced to let them know about their next scheduled class and what they should bring in order to avoid a cancellation fee. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3.) Overall Quality of Service I Received: Beyond excellent I am beyond satisfied with the service I received. All of the working staff was very friendly. I did not feel like I was being treated differently. Behind the Wheel Driving School worked with my schedule to make sure I get my six hours done in the week that I had left while simultaneously preparing me for my driving test and I could not be more satisfied with the service. By far, they have provided me with the best service I have ever been given. I definitely recommend this place to people who are still looking for a driving school. Because of my satisfaction with this school, my parents have decided that they will enroll my brother here, which is very exciting to me. Thank you Behind the Wheel Driving School for teaching me the skills and attitude needed to drive safely so I can be collision and moving violation free for life. You have definitely achieved your goal.

Taryn Sue 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing service with wonderful, well-trained instructors! I loved learning with Michelle who made me feel safe and relaxed throughout the entire lesson. I left with a very clear sense of exactly what to expect for the driving test and what I still need to work on.

Anne Hill 8 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent instruction, friendly service, overall great lesson, great school! I had a great time on my first lesson with them. These guys are awesome! I would definitely recommend them to my friends and family. I am also taking more lessons with them as well!

Adrian Amrel 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: Ryan is an excellent teacher and has superb customer service skills. When you hear him on the phone you will see what i mean. I took my little sister there for her permit and within no time she is now "behind the wheel". Thanks to Behind the Wheels courteous staff.

Philip Lelea 9 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had one instructer named Mario for all three lessons, really cool guy, taught me a lot. Already recommended Behind the Wheel Driving School to my friends.

Maximilian Raphael 10 years ago

Fantastic experience: All the instructers I had were excellent. They gave me some great driving tips which have made me more confident in my driving. I am very thankful that I took driving lessons from Behind The Wheel

Linus Bourque 11 years ago

Fantastic experience: So I'm an adult learner. At age 44 I finally decided to get my license since Los Angeles isn't great for public transit. (I certainly can and will use it for things other than driving in LA but that was one of the biggest factors). I purchased a package of lessons after passing my temporary license and began to learn my way around driving in Los Angeles. Although I'm sure it's no scarier for a student/teenage driver, learning at this age certain comes with it's own fears and challenges. Ryan and his team of instructors were patient, offered excellent and calm advice as I drove around. I had purchased 8 x 2 hour lessons but probably could have done with half that. It may have cost a bit for those lessons but it's priceless for me to finally have my license and to get it after my first attempt. Ryan, in particular, was my main instructor and his style was completely relaxing for someone like me who has gone half a life with low confidence and other fears. His style definitely put me at ease and gave me the confidence to pass. Well worth the money and time!

Irene Hsia 11 years ago

Fantastic experience: Both of my daughters got their driving lessons at Behind the Wheel, and they both had very good experiences. Each girl had a couple of different driving instructors, and all of them were very nice, patient, and encouraging. Their friendly and relaxed attitudes helped make what could be a scary experience much more pleasant than expected. Both girls accomplished much more during their driving lessons, even the first lessons, than I would have thought possible. The schedulers were very flexible with scheduling convenient lesson times, and the instructors almost always showed up on time. I would definitely recommend this school to others (as I already have done), and will probably use them in the future if we still are in the neighborhood when my son starts driving.

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