Genesis 1 Driving School

Experiencia fantástica: Ernesto is a very good driving instructor, learned lots of valuable information to help me pass my driving test. Would definitely recommend!

Experiencia fantástica: ernesto is the driving instructor that helped me get my driving lessons. he is very understanding and knows all the dmv rules he will even teach you other stuff the dmv will not do which is really nice of him to do i really recommend to use this service for new drivers

Experiencia fantástica: 5-Star Review – Amazing Experience with Ernesto from Genesis 1 Driving School I can't say enough good things about the experience my daughter had while learning to drive with Ernesto from Genesis 1 Driving School. From the very first lesson, Ernesto made her feel comfortable, confident, and safe behind the wheel. He was incredibly patient, professional, and knowledgeable. His calm and encouraging teaching style helped ease any nerves my daughter had, and he always took the time to explain things clearly and thoroughly. She looked forward to each session and walked away not just with the skills she needed, but with the confidence to drive responsibly and safely. I highly recommend them to any parent looking for a trustworthy, skilled, and supportive driving instructor. Thank you, Ernesto, for your outstanding guidance and support! Let me know if you'd like to add more details like her age, number of sessions, or anything else to personalize it more!

Experiencia fantástica: Carmen was easy to schedule with, great communication when I had questions or needed to reschedule. My son said she was nice and had he had no complaints. He passed his drivers test at the first attempt. Using them again for my next driver!

Experiencia negativa: I'm writing my review on 3/18/25. Learn from My Mistake –Please Read Before Booking I wish I had checked the reviews before signing my daughters up for this driving school. I didn’t, my mistake. Carmen was recommended by a friend, so I assumed I didn’t need to do my own research. Big mistake. I’m sharing my experience so other parents can avoid the frustration and disappointment we went through. Red Flags Right Away After my daughter’s first lesson, she came home feeling discouraged and confused. Here’s why: 1. Confusing Communication - Carmen frequently says "aha" after every few words, in a way that makes it hard to follow what she’s saying. - My daughter couldn’t tell if Carmen was affirming her driving or just filling space. - When I later spoke with Carmen, I had the same issue—it genuinely sounded like she was talking to someone else while talking to me because her "aha" sounded like she was affirming someone's actions, like a student or coworker. Growing up in a Hispanic household, "aha" meant "yes, that's right," so that's how we were interpreting it—only it was out of place and seemed more like a filler word. This "aha" was followed my other sounds and hand motions that also confused my daughter as she found herself trying to guess what Carmen was trying to communicate. 2. Uncomfortable & Unsafe Seat Adjustments - Carmen uses multiple seat cushions on both seats—which might work for her (she's around 4ft), but was terrible for my daughter. - My daughter is 5’4”, and these cushions raised her 4-5 inches higher than normal. She felt hunched over, tense, and uncomfortable the entire time. Carmen acknowledged her height but insisted she keep the cushions in place. - We had already taught our girls how to properly adjust their seats for safety, and we shared with Carmen that this is something we were hoping they could practice as we don't use cushions in our car, and she completely refused. 3. Carmen Wouldn’t Let My Daughter Actually Steer - Carmen kept her hands on the steering wheel 99% of the time. - My daughter wasn’t as free to practice turning because Carmen would say, “Don't pull the wheel from me.” - She walked away feeling like she hadn’t actually driven at all. -I spoke to Carmen about this and she pulled the "I use my professional judgement and if I feel a kid isn't doing well, I take over" card. Is there any margin for mistakes, or to learn? I reached out to Carmen directly—hoping we could find a solution. That did not go well. - When we got on the phone, she talked over me the entire time and barely let me speak. - She kept repeating how she has years of experience and does things “by the book.” - When I politely asked if we could remove just one cushion for my daughter’s comfort (as long as she could still see over the hood), she flat-out refused. - Instead of working with me, she shut me down and said, “If you don’t like it, go somewhere else.” Final Straw – My Other Daughter’s Experience Carmen then brought up my other daughter’s lesson and complained that she had pressed the gas instead of the brake by mistake. When my daughter laughed at herself, Carmen took offense. I get it—driving is serious. But sometimes people laugh when they mess up. It doesn’t mean they don’t care. Instead of calmly addressing it, Carmen acted as if my daughter was being disrespectful. Bottom Line – Don’t Ignore the Reviews Carmen’s teaching style is rigid, and if you question anything, she won’t work with you.She told my daughter the first day "if we crash, it's on you". Wow. She doesn’t take feedback well and makes you feel like you’re wrong for even bringing up concerns.I wish she had been open to adjusting just a little to help my daughters feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. Instead, she made it clear—her way or the highway. Parents, please learn from my mistake. If I had read the reviews first, I would have saved my family the stress. Look for a driving instructor who is patient, adaptable, and truly invested in helping your child learn. I strongly recommend you go somewhere else.