Driving School of Florida- Tampa, FL

Fantastic experience: The instructor Robert was very knowledgeable and made sure I was prepared to pass the test.

Fantastic experience: I just passed my driving test today and I cannot say thank you enough!! James Cohen is a great instructor out in the Tampa area so if you have the opportunity to request him you should. He has great tips, tricks, and humor to help you drive as smooth as you can, not just to pass your test, but in the real world.

Fantastic experience: Jim Cohen is a phenomenal instructor. He explained things very well and was so upbeat. Although we followed a curriculum, he was more than happy to also guide me on a few areas I asked for extra help on. I am so grateful for Mr. Cohen in becoming a more confident and safer driver!

Fantastic experience: Very good instructors. Friendly staff. THANK YOU

Fantastic experience: George did a great job teaching our son to drive. He is so calm and our son had a good experience. It definitely built his skill and confidence. He got varied experience driving in town, on the interstate, learning to merge, how to navigate lane changes, parking, etc. The lessons were excellent and I highly recommend giving them a try.

Fantastic experience: I had 8 sessions with Jim Cohen as my instructor and he was great!!! He definitely knows his stuff and will help you build confidence quickly with steady challenges, fun humor, and gradual release of responsibility. Every session was enjoyable and highly informative and I highly recommend him as an instructor.

Fantastic experience: I just passed my drivers test and I would like to thank Jim my teacher and Ellen the test taker.

Fantastic experience: Indiscutiblemente este equipo de trabajo es el mejor, la amabilidad de los trabajadores hace que los nervios se desaparezcan, te brindan tanta confianza y profesionalismo que te hacen sentir en casa, Celestino y Domingo sin pensarlo son excelentes profesores, más que complacida

Fantastic experience: Muy buenos excelente en su trabajo y muy amables extraordinario servicio muchas gracias

Fantastic experience: Muy buena atención !! Super recomendable esta escuela de manejo ! El señor celestino y Domingo excelentes personas muy agradecida por la atención !

Fantastic experience: Super super super bueno , de verdad que los recomiendo muchísimo , el señor domingo es súper buena gente y el señor celestino súper buena gente el fue mi instructor y de verdad que es súper amable

Fantastic experience: Excelente lugar para haser la prueba con un trato maravilloso de parte de los empleados lo recomiendo al 100 para mi es el mejor de los lugares

Fantastic experience: Celestino,Excelente profesor,muy buena persona señor Domingo los recomiendo 100/100

Fantastic experience: I got my license today yayy! My instructor was Jose and he is very great at teaching and so are all the other staff at making you feel welcome! My parents never had time to train my driving skills after I got my permit, so I enrolled for eight sessions over Thanksgiving and Winter break and now I'm a seasoned driver!!! Thank you so much Driving School of Florida!

Fantastic experience: Recomiendo esta escuela al 100% y la atención es excepcional la profe Ellen es genial igual que la atención en la recepción de Domingo es genial recomendado 100%

Fantastic experience: Yohan was my instructor, did a fantastic job, super supportive even if it took a while to learn, overall a great guy and fantastic instructor!

Fantastic experience: Both of my daughters received training from George Trimm. He was very patient and thorough. Both my kids passed their drivers tests and have since gotten their class E licenses. I highly recommend Driving School of Florida and George.

Fantastic experience: I can just say THANK YOU SO MUCH for everything you guys have done to help make me feel better on the road and be more confident. This has changed my life.. best Christmas ever! Thank you Alisha for the easy registration, Josselyn for the excellent and positive attitude during testing me and Stephen for instructing me and having patience with anxious drivers like myself. Highly recommend this school to anyone looking to become a first time driver, or even to just sharpen up skills! God bless you all.

Fantastic experience: My driving instructor, Jose, was very accommodating, understanding and patient. He did a wonderful job at making me feel comfortable behind the wheel in just a few lessons. The staff as a whole had such a welcoming and relaxing personality that it was nearly impossible to feel anxious. Definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: I took 1 practice lesson from rob great guy by the way! Then I took the test and passed with a perfect score. If anyone’s wondering no it’s not super hard they were very welcoming both Josselyn and rob. Very encouraging, the vibes were honestly just really nice coming in and practicing. Very patient and down to earth bunch of people! I recommend this place for anyone looking to gain more confidence in a car and on the road.

Fantastic experience: Big thanks to driving school of Florida who brought me to the stage where I passed my road test in the first attempt❤️Rob was my instructor and he is so cool builds your confidence to the next level! I highly recommend him for everyone!! I really had zero experience in driving but after completing 8 classes I am very much confident in driving thanks to Rob!!and this school schedules the classes as per your convenient time very good in everything

Fantastic experience: I would Highly recommend Driving school of Florida. My Instructor Robert von Oren was awesome, very knowledgeable and patient and made me feel comfortable behind the wheel. The owners of the school were wonderful as well. I feel they went above and beyond. Definitely #1 for me and I passed my first time. Thank you Robert !

Fantastic experience: Had Robert as my driving instructor he’s very experienced and a great teacher highly recommend him for everyone learning to drive or just getting better at it.

Fantastic experience: This school has helped me a lot and I really appreciate my driver instructor Yohan! Would recommend anyone to come here if they are learning to drive or need a refresher

Fantastic experience: We’re writing to express our appreciation to Mr. David Moreno for his exceptional professionalism and job well done, during the course of our son lessons with Elite. Mr. Moreno’s skill of teaching and wealth of knowledge does not go unnoticed, he not only demonstrates years of skills , but provided extraordinary patience with our son during each driving session. We again express our heartfelt gratitude to Mr. Moreno for guiding our son through today’s challenging times for young drivers. JOB WELL DONE MR. MORENO! Best, The Deamus Family

Fantastic experience: Going into my lessons i didn’t think i was going to learn anything and i wasn’t sure that four lessons was going to be enough for me but thanks to the help of driving school of florida and to the help of my instructor Jim Cohen i was able to obtain the basic knowledge of the road. As far as my exam went i can’t put into words how much i appreciate my examiner Jocelyn. she was very nice and playful which kinda of helped with the anxiety while being very patient and clear about what she wanted me to do during my exam.. and my exam literally felt like another lesson just with a different person… I’m just really thankful for everyone that’s helped me..

Fantastic experience: Amazing instructors, very kind workers, and amazing teaching!! Would definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend coming here everyone makes you feel comfortable and welcomed . They are very patient and friendly. I had Jim as my instructor for before my road test and he was 10/10 amazing! I loved everything about this place. DEFINITELY COME HERE!

Fantastic experience: Rob was my instructor and I passed the test after only 4 road tests. Very comfortable driving with him and could not ask for a better experience, he taught me everything I could need and more to be a safe driver!

Fantastic experience: They are the best and kindness people thank you guys. This is a great school to go.

Fantastic experience: With Rob as my instructor i thrived under his guidance and instruction. He was respectful kind and fun! With his lessons I was easily able to pass the drivers test.

Fantastic experience: As a parent, I am very pleased with the professionalism, courtesy, and guidance provided by Rob for my two drivers. Their confidence and skill as a driver grew immensely from just the first lesson and they were so grateful for this opportunity! I highly recommend this course for EVERY driver! Great job Rob!!

Fantastic experience: My son felt very confident after having driving classes with Robert and Robert trained well to get his driving license.

Fantastic experience: Before starting these lessons, I was very scared and nervous. My instructor Mr Jim Cohen made me comfortable enough to get on the road and drive. I would recommend taking lessons to anyone!

Fantastic experience: ellen，She is very good.

Fantastic experience: Jose taught me everything I need to know and helped me pass my driving test! He's a great instructor, and I would recommend the Driving School of Florida to anyone looking for lessons.

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience. They are the best and super friendly!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely had an amazing experience thanks to Rob with his patience I was able to pass the driving test after taking the 4 course package!

Fantastic experience: Great people and great lessons. Definitely recommend.

Fantastic experience: Rob was my driving instructor and he taught me everything within 4 lessons and I passed my road test with 100%! He’s great, friendly, and funny, he doesn’t make you feel uncomfortable! Jocelyn was my driving examiner and she made me feel safe and she’s so funny and sweet. Aleisha is the receptionist and she was funny and super welcoming, also sweet! The ambience of the school itself is amazing, it smells good in there and it’s spotless! I would give them 100 stars if I could. I highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: AMAZING !!! AAAAAMMMMMAAAAZZZZIIIINNNNGGGGGG!! They are the best, shout out to Jim Cohen and Josselyn, Aleysha !!! Thank you Jim for riding with me, you may tough but you are worth it ! And thank you Josselyn, Aleysha you Beautiful ladies show me love and encouraging me !!

Fantastic experience: Excelente escuela!! Les recomiendo al instructor Yohan, examinadora Josselyn y a la administradora Aleysha!!!

Fantastic experience: My instructors name was George Trimm, he was very kind and very patient. I passed my test with his help. He made sure to go over everything the test would cover and even showed me how to drive on the highway.

Fantastic experience: The driving school was very kind and welcoming, I’ve learned so much!!

Fantastic experience: We had a good experience with Driving School of Florida. George is a great driving teacher! I signed my son up for 8 lessons. He was a very nervous, new driver at the beginning and George taught him so much and gave him a lot of confidence. I would highly recommend for all teens learning to drive.

Fantastic experience: Jim was a great driver!

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to go to! I had Stephen as my instructor and Josselyn as my examiner and everyone was so kind. Very detailed and thorough explanations and had nothing to worry about :)

Fantastic experience: I want to give a SHOUTOUT ️ to Jim Cohen AKA THE SMOOTH OPERATOR once again for being the BEST TEACHER EVER! ☺️ After I passed my road test and got my license in May 2025, I called back this company, Driving School of Florida, wanting to take an additional 4 classes and I, SPECIFICALLY, requested to have Jim be my driving instructor, again. This week I have just finished my classes (10/07/25-10/10/25) and it was a BLAST with Jim Cohen! He gave me insightful information and advice on everything about Parking and Expressways, and everything in between. Thank you Jim for teaching me how to be a better driver!! I % recommend this company to anyone that wants to learn/improve how to drive!! ———————————————————— ⬇️(Review from 5 months ago)⬇️ I am a 22 year old woman that started out taking driving classes with ZERO EXPERIENCE behind the wheel to, now, a woman that has become a great driver ever in my life! From Day One to Day Four, my instructor Jim Cohen has been persistent and on top of me with my learning and has made sure that the knowledge of driving a vehicle, situational awareness, AND the road has been engraved in my brain WITHOUT FAIL!! Future students, Jim Cohen, AKA The Smooth Operator, is THE MOST FUN and THE BEST teacher EVER and he will help you ACE THAT TEST!!! Thank you Jim for being an outstanding teacher to me!!! I’ve started this course on Tuesday May 6, 2025 and I’ve finished this course today Friday May 9, 2025 with a high score of 96/100 and aced that test with only 4 sessions of learning! My examiner, Josselyn, is an awesome and nice person and has let me pick out a gift for acing the road test. Thank you Josseyln for the gift! I 100% recommend this company to anyone that wants to learn how to drive!! 10/10!!

Fantastic experience: Excelente lugar muy recomendable,el personal muy amable y eficaz lo recomiendo totalmente estoy muy feliz de tener mi licencia de conducción gracias al excelente instructor el señor celestino una persona súper increíble muchas gracias por su increíble trabajo súper profesional al igual que todo el personal

Fantastic experience: Jim was an awesome instructor, I easily passed the driving test.

Fantastic experience: They are nice.

Fantastic experience: We used Driving School of Fl, specifically Rob, to help get three of our children drivers licenses! They made the process super easy and very convenient. Highly recommend, especially if you are having difficulty with your student driver! They changed a reluctant driver into a confident driver!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely amazing experience. I took my road test with them and the instructor was kind and constructive. Her energy was calm, which I was so thankful for because I was so nervous. The front desk lady was kind and encouraging as well. Truly amazing service! Thank you so much!!

Fantastic experience: Excelente instructor es una persona que tiene mucha paciencia y enseña todo las reglas de ley muchas gracias y muchas bendiciones

Fantastic experience: Great experience!

Fantastic experience: Best school around! George Trimm is by far a superior teacher! I had a massive fear of driving and he kept me calm , cool and collected. He was very reassuring. Gave me so much safe information that No ONE else could have taught me. I highly recommend him! If he taught me he can definitely teach you.

Fantastic experience: Excellent Experience with Driving School of Florida! Highly Recommend! I could not be happier with our experience at the Driving School of Florida. From the very first phone call, the staff was incredibly professional and always took the time to patiently and thoroughly answer all of my questions. That level of clarity and service gave me great confidence right away. However, the real standout was our daughter’s instructor, Stephen Roberts. He is simply fantastic! Learning to drive can be a high-stress situation for both the student and the parent, but Stephen made the process enjoyable and stress-free. He is genuinely funny, which helped put my daughter at ease, and his patience is truly remarkable. He has a great knack for teaching and giving constructive feedback in a positive way. On top of being a great instructor, Stephen was also exceptionally reliable. He always arrived on time or even a few minutes early for every single lesson, which I appreciated immensely. If you are looking for a driving school that combines professionalism, great communication, and a top-notch instructor like Stephen, look no further. Five stars!

Fantastic experience: The best driving school with the best instructor George Trimm. The training he provided to my daughter made her confident on the road. She passed the driving test without any problems and got her license. I would highly recommend to pay for 10 lessons and driving test upfront, like I did, you will not regret.

Fantastic experience: Before starting these lessons I was extremely nervous and wasn’t as confident with my driving with the small experience I had. My instructor, Mr.Jim Cohen and my examiner Ms.Jocelyn both made my 3 week course very worth it in my opinion. They were very patient and knew how to guide me through all of the procedures and I passed my drivers test with an A. Now I feel confident and ready to take on the road. Overall this school is a 10/10 that I would recommend to anyone.

Fantastic experience: Robert was very nice and patient and light hearted it made my experience much less stressful. Passed my test on the first try due to his instructions!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend these guys everyone was very nice. My instructor was Robert. He was very cool, easy to communicate with, and makes sure you’re well prepared for the road skills test. He helped make the process easier than I thought it’d be.

Fantastic experience: Rob was an awesome teacher!

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Rob Van Orden to anyone looking for a skilled, patient, and motivating instructor. He explained complex techniques, like parallel parking, with simple, easy-to-understand instructions. My son had a wonderful experience learning driving with him.

Fantastic experience: It was a great experience, not only do they help you with driving they help you fix your mistakes until you do it right an they don't make you feel bad about messing up. Thank you Mr. Rob

Fantastic experience: Needed a little guidance on parking backing up and just a few things here and there to get my license and Mr Rob Van Orden was very helpful, kind, and offered very good advice when it came to the things I was struggling with if I could give more than 5 stars I definitely would. Very kind people and definitely made me feel comfortable behind the wheel

Fantastic experience: Both the teachers and examiners are fantastic, they help great with students with anxiety .

Fantastic experience: Huge shoutout to Sal, Josselyn, and Aleysha!! I passed my road test today thanks to them and couldn’t be more satisfied with the experience. Scheduling was super easy & the atmosphere is very supportive, I would recommend this school to anyone needing to learn how to drive or brush up on your skills. Thank you guys again!!!

Fantastic experience: My daughter had a lot of anxiety about driving but Rob did an awesome job and did wonders for her confidence. They were very flexible with rescheduling and were always accommodating. She got a perfect score on the driving test her first try. Thanks!

Fantastic experience: I had absolutely no idea what I was doing my first day in a car about 2 weeks ago, I learned so much from Jim, I really recommend him as an instructor and helped me to learn the road and pass my test very quick and efficiently. Joselyn was an amazing examiner and very kind during my test. Amazing experience overall.

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Rob I finally have my license amazing teaching and actually easy to comprehend

Fantastic experience: I just passed my road test and I can’t thank Driving School of Florida enough! At 45 years old, learning how to drive felt intimidating, but this school made it such a positive and life-changing experience. Stephen was an incredible teacher—so full of knowledge, patient, and always encouraging. He truly gave me the confidence and skills I needed to feel safe behind the wheel. A huge thank you also to Jocelyn, my road test teacher. She was absolutely amazing—sweet, patient, and so informative. She made the whole process feel comfortable and welcoming, like being with family. And to Aleysha, thank you for being so helpful, supportive, and kind through it all. Driving School of Florida is not just a school—it’s a place where you feel cared for and supported every step of the way. I’m so grateful to this team for teaching me how to drive safely and for giving me a new sense of independence. Highly recommend to anyone of any age!

Fantastic experience: ROBERT IS THE BEST DRIVING INSTRUCTOR I PASSED AFTER ONLY 4 LESSONS

Fantastic experience: Excellent driving school, teach everything. I Have passed my driving license. Thanks to all who cooperated with me.

Fantastic experience: Robert van Orden was a great instructor!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Driving School of Florida, Rob was great with our daughter and made her feel confidant and comfortable on the road.

Fantastic experience: My daughter had a great time learning how to drive and passed her drivers test on the first time. Rob was amazing and made this a great experience.

Fantastic experience: Growing up, I never was given the best models to learn towards my path on the road. That lead me to become a hermit, paralyzed to even set foot on the gas in fear of inheriting the same road rage my parents had before me. Yet, this wasn’t the way to live, I had to learn never to let fear control me. So I decided to spend the cash to learn from a new perspective. This encounter had me meeting with a tutor named George, who through one step at a time; reminded me I’m more stronger & confident than my thoughts ever convinced me before. It wasn’t easy at first, I was horrified by the notion of controlling the wheel, yet with patience & maturity, he calmed me down to by my 4th lesson in the car, I was a professional on the road. I wouldn’t have gotten this far without him, so I thank him immeasurably for that.

Fantastic experience: Rob is an outstanding driving instructor! From day one he was patient, calm, and encouraging, which made the whole learning process so much less stressful. He explained everything clearly, gave helpful tips, and always made sure I felt comfortable behind the wheel. Rob truly cares about his students’ success and confidence, and it shows in the way he teaches. Thanks to his guidance, driving went from something I was nervous about to something I feel confident doing. I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor—highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive!

Fantastic experience: As someone who took adult driving lessons, I would recommend this school to any first time driver or an adult who needs to refresher on driving. The school is reasonably priced and the owner, Cher is flexible with rescheduling, and if you have a preference in mind for a driver, she is willing to accommodate. Regarding their drivers, I highly recommend, Jim Cohen. After a friend recommended him to me, I requested him and had him as my driver for six lessons, including before the test. He is VERY patient, understanding, conversational, kind, and willing to challenge his student to become more comfortable on the road. He incorporates everyday driving within the lessons and willing to help you learn everyday commuting from school, work, and back home. I could not recommend him more to ANY type of driver. Jim Cohen is the best driving instructor at this establishment!

Fantastic experience: My son had the pleasure of learning from Rob, and we couldn’t be happier with his teaching! From the very first day, Rob told us that after six lessons, my son would be ready to get his license and he was absolutely right. Rob is patient, knowledgeable, and makes every lesson both fun and educational. He builds confidence behind the wheel and explains everything clearly, which really helped my son feel comfortable on the road. We highly recommend Rob to anyone looking for a skilled and supportive driving instructor! Thanks once again Rob

Fantastic experience: I searched for months trying to find the perfect driving school and finally I landed on Driving School of Florida, I am so happy i went with them. I got the package with 6 lessons plus a road test and passed my road test with an 100% on the first try! I am thankful to my instructor, Jim Cohen for teaching me and helping to ease the nerves on test day. Also super grateful for all the nice staff at the office.

Fantastic experience: George Trimm was very helpful in getting me my license!

Fantastic experience: Robert did an awesome job teaching my son how to drive and pass the test! Highly recommend Robert!!! Thanks

Fantastic experience: Special thank you to Robert for taking the time and having the patience to instruct our son over the past weeks. He passed his test and gained his license this past week. We have nothing but the best to say about Robert. Thanks again !

Fantastic experience: As a parent of a new driver, Jim has been such a blessing! He is so personable and relatable to the kids! My son loved his lessons and he learned so much! He passed his test without any issues but more importantly, he is more confident and knowledgeable behind the wheel!

Fantastic experience: I had not driven for 23 years, I signed up for lessons in order to feel secure driving again. Rob Van Orden was my instructor for 6 sessions. His patience, positive attitude, calming effect and professionalism helped me rebuild my confidence on the road.

Fantastic experience: Súper recomendado un lugar maravilloso, te hacen sentir muy seguro al hacer tu prueba súper recomendado, fui con mi amiga y las dos nos sentimos muy bien atendida y con mucha confianza hacer el examen y aprobamos, será su mejor opción escoger esta escuela muchas gracias a Aleysha que te recibí súper amable y a Josselyn que es la encargada de realizarte la prueba muy profesional. Súper agradecida

Fantastic experience: I want to thank Yohan for being an excellent driving instructor. With a lot of patience and professionalism, he helped me improve my driving skills, giving me the confidence and safety I needed behind the wheel. His explanations are clear, he pays attention to every detail, and corrects in such a positive way that it motivates you to keep learning. I totally recommend his classes — thanks to him, I feel prepared and confident when driving. Thank you, Yohan!

Fantastic experience: Just passed my driver’s test after two years since my first attempt and without practicing during that time! I was a bit nervous to actually put my skills to the test but the driver that was with me was very kind and reassuring, which is why I managed to keep my cool and do well :] I’d definitely recommend taking a test here!

Fantastic experience: I took lessons and my test there and both instructors were very nice and the lessons helped me pass my test. Would recommend

Fantastic experience: My tutor, George Trimm was very kind and helpful. Helping with spacial awareness and giving me techniques on how to park and back out safely all while keeping a great tone and working through my mistakes calmly. Highly recommended so far!

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience, thanks to Mr. George Trimm I was able to pass the test and not lose any points. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: The academy helped us to performed the On the Road Driver's Test!!! Amazing and knowledgeable people willing to help and make the things easier!!! Highly recommended

Fantastic experience: I cannot speak highly enough for this driving school! Cher was amazing in getting my son enrolled and set up with sessions! Mr. Rob Van Orden is THE BEST! My son was comfortable with him from day one, and really gained much needed confidence for the road! Rob was very detailed in his instruction but also down to earth and relatable. He updated my husband and I after each session on our son's progress and always shared helpful tips! Take your teen to Driving School of Florida - you'll gain a lot more peace of mind about putting them on the road!

Fantastic experience: Instructor George Trimm. He was amazing teaching me how to drive

Fantastic experience: George Trimm was my driving instructor, and I couldn't have asked for a better one, I passed the test with no points off, and I couldn't have done it without him!

Fantastic experience: Great experience, very friendly and helpful.

Fantastic experience: George trimn was my teacher and he gave me so much confidence and advice on driving

Fantastic experience: Very good at school very nice people and Robert he teach my daughter he is a nice guy he’s professional thank you so much. I recommend this school and I recommend Robert very nice school very nice location thank you so much for everything

Fantastic experience: Love them all !! Will recommend them