Golden State Driving School

D perez did a great time teaching me how to drive. Didn't catch his name but the guy who answered the phone seemed kind! I had to miss my second lesson due to Covid and they charge a $50 fee for that (fine). Here's the bad part. When I had to reschedule the only option to get a sooner driving lesson would be to meet at the Clairemont location with a different instructor.

I agreed to it however I should've seen this as a red flag. I live 15 minutes away and I think it's odd that they wouldn't just pick me up the same way the other instructor had done. Especially because it was an agreement in what I paid for. However I wanted my license asap so I obliged. I made my way to Clairemont and I see one person outside of the unit which was Yolanda's daughter.

She was kind and peaked into the unit to tell Yolanda that I was here. As I walk inside she just looks at me. no hello, no greeting, no anything. She just asks if I have my permit and I said yes. Then she's just walking towards the door without saying anything so I walk out as well, awkwardly down the steps to a car that I'm not sure which is hers.

As far as a driving lesson I wouldn't even call it that. She seems so upset and angry and had an attitude with me despite me not saying much to her because I was uncomfortable. This is only my second driving lesson and she had an issue with every T-intersection we reached. I would stop and then pull forward for a secondary stop but before I got the chance to even stop. she would freak out before I even did the secondary stop!

Without giving me a chance. It was super weird honestly. For the most part if I made a mistake she would just tell me what the mistake was. rather than telling me what the correction should be. I just remember thinking to myself I should just tell her I wanna stop the lesson. but it's something I had paid for in advance so I just had to keep going.

I literally could not stop looking at the clock waiting for it to be over so I can get out the car with her! Mr Perez was patient and an actual teacher. I'm a late bloomer and getting my license but I feel bad for any teenagers who have to work with her. If you decide to use this service (out of desperation) request Dago Perez! Avoid Yolanda all costs.

Not to mention she had the radio on while we drove which was extremely distracting. Very unprofessional. After making it back to the unit. she says you owe me $50 (the cancellation fee). Like I said the $50 fee was fine it's just the way she asked. She's very uncouth and lacks people skills which is needed for service jobs. I chose this specific location because I wanted to support a local black businesses but I have my regrets.

Amazing service! Yolanda was my instructor and she was super patient, kind and understanding! Gave great feedback during the drive. I selected the 3 session one and it was awesome, easy to schedule out and great support. Passed my driving test first go after my 3 lessons! It's great you can also schedule and pay to use their car/services to use for the dmv driving test. Definitely recommend!

My driving instructor was extremely patient with me, I was even able to drive in the freeway my last lesson. The person you book the appointment with is a woman, she is really apprehensive and you have to thread carefully with her. The instructor was the good part. They have their own car that has a second brake just in case. The car has a huge sign on top that lets other cars know you are learning.

We booked three prepaid lessons with Golden State and after the first lesson, which went fine, our schedule changed and we had to cancel the last two lessons. After several calls we finally got a hold of them and they agreed to refund us for the last two lessons minus $80 in cancellation fees. That was two months ago and I'm still waiting. I've called and emailed to no avail.

Worst experience~~ Coach did not show up at appointment time, ask the office and the rude staff said the coach was admitted to hospital and never come back. No reschedule, not able to refund, claimed she sent a voice mail which we did not get. Paid 279 USD for three driving class and get nothing. A 100% fraud. I cannot believe this kind of company could exist in San Diego. Please be very careful, DO NOT go to this place.

I bought 3 of these at the same time for my daughters. 2 went through no problem. However, once COVID hit, my last daughter was apprehensive to get into a closed vehicle with anyone. We waited about a year later for her to take her last lesson, at that time, we were told they would not honor it and we would have to buy another session. I explained because of COVID we did not want her in a car with anyone, we followed strict COVID protocols as we have a first responder in the house.

The person would not work with me. I realize that she is an employee following the owners rules, but a little grace during a global pandemic would have been appreciated. I will never recommend this place to anyone and I feel there are so many other options out there, that you can do better than this place. Drivers were fine, so this is not about them, only the owner and their policies.

My instructor was Mr. Hooger, who was very professional, knowledgable, patient, and kind. I would consider him one of the best instructors around, and would highly recommend him. With the relatively low price, I was expecting bad instruction or a hidden fee for the certificate, however I was very wrong. I received my certificate right after my 3rd lesson, and I learned a lot from the instructor.

My driving instructor Shawn was very nice and was always on time for my lessons. I ended up using their services for my drivers test and passed. The prices are very reasonable and worth the money.

HOOGER, my driving instructor, was absolutely amazing! After having him as an instructor for my second lesson with Golden State driving school I feel more than ready for my behind the wheel test. I highly recommend him over anyone! I've only had one other instructor at this driving school, but I can guarantee you that Hooger is the person who will get you to pass your test!

He is patient, kind, intelligent, and I couldn't be happier that he was my instructor. If there's anyone more qualified than him I would truly be shocked! Trust me. I am late in this driving game, I am 29 years old and having a baby in a month, and he made me feel comfortable, safe, and stress free, and I am so unbelievably thankful for the best lesson that I've had. I could cry happy tears!

Horrible! don't use this Driving School! Change of ownership! I used this school 4 years ago for my son and loved it. However, I signed up my daughter in March last year for the class and driving lessons, PAID IN FULL. She took the class, no problem. Had to put off doing the driving lessons due to a hand injury. Called today to schedule driving lessons to find out that they won't honor the package, new ownership. Said it had expired and were very RUDE. New owner is horrible! DON'T USE THIS SCHOOL, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.

I am so thankful for Golden State Driving School. The owner Alex is awesome and does everything to make sure that his clients are very well taken care of. I would recommend anyone taking driving lessons at this school. Although I had three instructors, Alex for the majority, they were all consistent in correcting my mistakes and what I needed to make a good driver! Thank you again Golden State Driving School! Money well spent!

I had a great experience with Golden State Driving School. All of my teachers were fantastic instructors and super nice people. I earned a perfect score on my driver's test first time and could not be happier! 10/10 would recommend.