Universal Driving School started in 1980 and is licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. The operator of the school has over 42 years of experienced driving instruction for teens, adults, seniors, foreign, handicapped, and special needs students. U.D.S. complies with all local, state, and federal laws. Our Company is referred by major state agencies due to our integrity, honesty, good service, reputation, and referrals. Teachers: All instructors are employees of the driving school, licensed through the Department of Motor Vehicles.
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Attend classes for 4 days, Saturdays, or vacation days (Spring, Summer, Thanksgiving, and Winter breaks). Combined with our 6-hour behind the wheel get a $50.00 discount. Teen students can do a home study course. But it's highly recommended to attend in a classroom environment because it's safer and more informative.
18 years or older. We also specialize in older drivers who have never driven previously, from basic skills to advanced students, out-of-state and foreign. We prepare for the driving test as well as brush up lessons. Students with a valid California instruction permit can choose from a six-hour skill package.
If referred to the Safety Council, a division of the DMV, for reexamination due to special needs, medical, moving violation, accident or tickets, this improvement brush up program is six hours behind the wheel. Two hours each day for three days. Skills and techniques are sent to the DMV. We also offer 4 hours package driving test with company car after having 12 hours behind the wheel with U.D.S. On the day of the driving test students will practice for two (2) hours going through all skills and do the test at the D.M.V. and return home.
The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) generally allows a driver to attend traffic school once every eighteen months. The eighteen month period is counted from the date the ticket is issued, to the traffic violation, not the date you went to traffic school. Completing a DMV licensed traffic school course, such as Universal Traffic School, a point can be masked on your moving violation and from your driving record.
Reviews (9)
Christian Phillips
Jun 04, 2022
Sofie Phillips
Apr 05, 2021
Michelle Whittle
Mar 07, 2021
Jehana Vazifdar
Feb 26, 2021
This school CANCELLED ON THE DAY OF MY DRIVE TEST. What a terrible experience. I literally extended my stay in Encinitas just to take the test in oceanside and booked my appointment with them a whole month in advance. As some context, my check with them bounced and despite me paying them in full cash a few days later, they went ahead and re-booked my drive test slot with another student. Linda, who runs the front desk and all bookings, didn't even call me to inform me until the day of the test.
She then tried to cover up by giving an example of one mistake I made on the first lesson as an excuse. As context, I've taken several lessons with another school (Cantor's - highly recommend Jose!) and they tell me I'm absolutely ready for the test. They were booked out for the month and so I took lessons from Universal only so I could do the test with them, but they've failed me. I would not recommend this school.
She then tried to cover up by giving an example of one mistake I made on the first lesson as an excuse. As context, I've taken several lessons with another school (Cantor's - highly recommend Jose!) and they tell me I'm absolutely ready for the test. They were booked out for the month and so I took lessons from Universal only so I could do the test with them, but they've failed me. I would not recommend this school.
Karthik Bhat
Feb 03, 2021
Rowley Origami Tutorials
Dec 12, 2020
I loved having Jaime as a drive instructor! When I took my first lesson I had never drove anywhere before. I was a little nervous and I was so grateful to have such a calm instructor. Jaime is very calm and gives clear instructions. I felt like I learned a lot and that the lessons helped me pass the DMV driving test. Jaime does a great job getting you ready for the driving test and helping you to know what to expect. I would highly recommend the behind the wheel lessons!
April Oldham
Mar 21, 2020
Jaime is the most amazing driving instructor! So relaxed and chill, he put my daughter at complete ease so she could learn to drive very well! She had been very nervous to drive so had waited until she was 19. Jamie is a very patient teacher and I could not be more impressed with her driving skills after her lessons. She passed her exam first try. Linda in the office is amazing! Terrific with communication and attention to scheduling! We are so thrilled we chose this driving school and recommend it wholeheartedly!
Veranice Berry
Feb 21, 2019
I did not have the patience to teach my sister how to drive so I called this school a couple weeks ago. The office manager Linda was so helpful and talked me through the process. She even took time to repeat herself and tell my 18 year old sister all about the classes and what each one entailed. My sister then went to her first lesson with Jamie the instructor.
He was superamazing, patient, and fun! He got my sister to feel confident and she succeeded. Will definitely used them again when needed. My sister has a few friends who are signing up for classes now with Jamie.
He was superamazing, patient, and fun! He got my sister to feel confident and she succeeded. Will definitely used them again when needed. My sister has a few friends who are signing up for classes now with Jamie.
Joe Cool
Nov 21, 2015
