Founded in 1998, Allstate Driving School has graduated over 20,000 students in the San Diego area. Our mission is to provide our customers with superior service. Allstate Driving School's business has grown over the years through referrals due to its excellent reputation for providing high quality driver education training. We understand that each student is different and our professional and experienced instructors are licensed and certified by the State of California DMV and work with each student to meet their individual needs. Our instructors average over 10 years of teaching experience and attend continuing education seminars to maintain their knowledge on regulation changes, driver safety and rules of the road.
We provide flexible class schedules to allow students to attend driving school at their convenience. Our online driver education allows students to complete their training in the comfort of their own home. Our driver training program is available 7 days a week. And for teenagers, our flexible schedules help parents and students plan classes around their work and school activities.
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Specialize in helping seniors maintain their independence by brushing up their driving skills. 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.
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Dee Amanda Wu
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As the Founder and owner of Allstate Driving School, Dee Amanda Wu, has over 15 years of experience in teaching driver education and defensive driver training. Ms. Wu graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with an emphasis on Computer Science.
In 1991, Dee landed a job with the Department of Motor Vehicles as a licensing Registration Examiner. She worked for 5 years as an Examiner at the San Diego Clairemont DMV where she issued over 10,000 driver's licenses for California residents.
Throughout her career, she has trained thousands of teenagers, adults and seniors citizens pass the DMV driving exam to obtain their California driver's license. Ms. Wu also possesses the special skills to train senior citizens with special needs to pass the California special driving exam with the DMV Driver Safety Unit.
In 1991, Dee landed a job with the Department of Motor Vehicles as a licensing Registration Examiner. She worked for 5 years as an Examiner at the San Diego Clairemont DMV where she issued over 10,000 driver's licenses for California residents.
Throughout her career, she has trained thousands of teenagers, adults and seniors citizens pass the DMV driving exam to obtain their California driver's license. Ms. Wu also possesses the special skills to train senior citizens with special needs to pass the California special driving exam with the DMV Driver Safety Unit.
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Kenraw Saint
Jun 17, 2022
I see the reviews and would love to take the driving course but the receptionist is not patient and is very rude and angry for no reason. If I can give it no star I would. They need to find someone better because honestly she is the hold up on why maybe some won't even get pass the talking phase cause your talking to her. I DONT REVOMMEND AT ALL.
Dl Short
Feb 26, 2022
Damien
Feb 19, 2022
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
Angelina Van Dyne
Jan 29, 2022
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!
Jessica Ross
Jan 17, 2022
A. Z.
Sep 02, 2021
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.
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.
Darel Ison
Jul 20, 2021
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.
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.
Hanly Nadackal
Jun 26, 2021
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.
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.
Rushi James Macwan
May 28, 2021
Alisha Kulkarni
Mar 21, 2021
Yue Zhao
Feb 10, 2021
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.
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.
Mary Landdeck
Oct 28, 2020
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
Dominesha Lewis
Jun 21, 2020
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.
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.
Makena L.
Jun 01, 2019
Kim Gray
Sep 18, 2018
Kelly Ross Miller
Jul 10, 2018
Ed Lunas
Jul 03, 2017
It was comforting to meet my son's driving instructor on the first day knowing he didn't mind answering my questions and even showed me his license. My son gave me updates every time and I was very satisfied. After just 12 hours of driving lessons, my son just passed driving test on Friday! Thank you so much Bob.
William Giesting
Naomi Wagner
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!
Lily Broido
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.
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.
Roberto Pacheco