12 Reviews

Universal Center-Driving Schools

La Puente, California
Reviews
Luis M.
1 Feb 2019
REPORT
When I came to this driving school my permit was about a month away from expiring on September. Laura (if I'm correct) was pretty humble and nice when I first arrived. Like any other driving school, t... Read More
When I came to this driving school my permit was about a month away from expiring on September. Laura (if I'm correct) was pretty humble and nice when I first arrived. Like any other driving school, they're only going to offer 6 hours behind the wheel broken up in 3 sessions. I paid $200 up front for those 3 sessions which isn't that bad, but due to her schedule with other students mines were broken into four, 1 hour and a half sessions. I didn't mind since I desperately needed to do something for myself and learning how to drive was one of them. On the same day I paid I got my first so called lesson. Like the other reviewers mentioned, the person behind the wheel does drive the other student back to his or her home, and she definitely does have a lot going on as she's always attending her personal errands through her phone calls. So she had me go to El Monte and with the assistance with the instructor's own pedals and she holding the steering wheel to stabilize me, I dropped off one of her students at their home. Now my lesson could begin, she explained to me what to do while driving, like stopping distance, turn signals, signs, throttle and brake control and all the basics of driving. That 1st day was learning how to use the controls and how to make U turns, but she still assisted me by grabbing onto the steering wheel, braking and accelerating for me, which bugged me because I perfectly knew I wasn't going to learn this way. After that session she told me to practice my driving before my next session and I mentioned to her I didn't have access to a car and she was surprised. She told me to not worry and I confidently thought this was gonna work out fine, I was wrong. The second session was pretty much the same story, the instructor still kept assisting with the brake and accelerator even when it wasn't necessary and she kept grabbing the damn steering wheel! After that session, she told me I still needed a lot of practice I told her again I don't have a car nor someone that would lend me one. The last two sessions was the same story, in my point of view she made something so straightforward and simple very difficult and unenjoyable for me at least. What threw me off was that she wasn't so restrictive with the other students, and their experience and skills of driving was on par to mine. So yeah, don't expect to learn how to drive in 6 hours, especially in sessions. I already had this clear in my mind, but since I have no support from family and friends, I gave this place a shot. TBH I gave the "school" 3 stars just because Laura is a nice person and don't want to do anymore damage to this dilemma. If you're completely new to driving and have no experience operating a vehicle nor have access to a car, don't even bother coming here because you'll be expected to practice after every session on your own. If you're a parent, aunt uncle, older cousin, etc and know how to drive, don't be a jerk and support your younger siblings and teach them how to drive and save them the frustration and time from going to driving courses like these. I'm telling you this from my own experience and current situation as I have absolutely no one to lend me a hand in driving. This is straightforward stuff people, you can show your kids, teens or adults this stuff on your own. If you do decide to give this school a shot, I really hope your experience will be better than mine. Good luck. Read Less
Tara Grubaugh
2 Mar 2018
REPORT
Great instructor! Loved this place. Very helpful
Abel Jara
2 Dec 2017
REPORT
They are very rude people don't come here
james cantor
25 Feb 2017
REPORT
Juliet H.
20 Feb 2017
REPORT
Excellent service.  Best prices in the area!!!Very low prices. Laura was awesome!  I passed my DMV examsThank you.
Maria Castro
19 Aug 2016
REPORT
Great teacher. Makes you feel confidence all the time. Best experience learning with her. Plus she is super nice. Will 100% recommend her.
Seth Lovejoy
4 Jun 2016
REPORT
l suggest you have someone correct these errors.
Coolfrijol
1 Oct 2015
REPORT
I loved it!! I was so nervous I was sure I was gonna never get a license and probably end up taking the bus for the rest of my life , but the teacher is so cool and she really help me , just in one da... Read More
I loved it!! I was so nervous I was sure I was gonna never get a license and probably end up taking the bus for the rest of my life , but the teacher is so cool and she really help me , just in one day with her and I feel confident.Read Less
silvana vargas
1 Oct 2015
REPORT
I loved it!! I was so nervous I was sure I was gonna never get a license and probably end up taking the bus for the rest of my life , but the teacher is so cool and she really help me , just in one da... Read More
I loved it!! I was so nervous I was sure I was gonna never get a license and probably end up taking the bus for the rest of my life , but the teacher is so cool and she really help me , just in one day with her and I feel confident.Read Less
Angel M.
10 Sep 2015
REPORT
Worst worst place to come to. It's expensive for bad service. The lady always forgets her appointments she'll schedule you and never come or doesn't come on it. In addition, you have to pay up front w... Read More
Worst worst place to come to. It's expensive for bad service. The lady always forgets her appointments she'll schedule you and never come or doesn't come on it. In addition, you have to pay up front which doesn't make sense. Read Less
robert olivas
1 Jun 2013
REPORT
Easy fast.... Way better than what I have expected from traffic school. Teacher is super cool
David A.
4 Sep 2011
REPORT
What a bad experience we had with Laura and Universal Center Driving School.  It seems she (Laura) no longer cares about patrons.  We paid Laure 180 cash at the first lesson.  She was nice, receptive ... Read More
What a bad experience we had with Laura and Universal Center Driving School.  It seems she (Laura) no longer cares about patrons.  We paid Laure 180 cash at the first lesson.  She was nice, receptive and came to the house for the first lesson.  My son indicated she had him drive her to the office and to another students home to pick up money or take care of other business.  She took several calls during the lesson regarding other matters.  Basically we paid her to do her errands.  We tried to schedule the last four hours and each time we called she would answer then after we explained what we needed - she was suddenly Closed!  What? I am talking to you.  She became very shady; did not want to schedule the other appointments and became very short, rude and on edge each time we tried to talk to her. (Laura).  We demanded an in person meeting and were met with more rude attitude, threatened with her "right to refuse service to anyone".  Her solution was to refund my money which she made a difficult process; that's not what we wanted - we wanted quality driving lessons.  There is no negotiating with someone who will argue to be right no matter how wrong they really are.  Laura is a major disappointment.  She gave me a company check which I hope is good.  She tried to take a copy of my drivers license indicating she does not know who she is giving a check to; yet she took my son on the road for two hours??ALONE!!.  Not sure what happened to Laura but she has issues, personal issues, it takes more than a business name to run a business.  No professionalism, no commitment to service, no customer service, she demands her way or no way, she can't be wrong, she is easily agitated and edgy.  I regret wasting our time with this school.  I would highly recommend you do not patronize Laura and her company.  I would no longer trust my kids or any family member with Laura.  It's unfortunate that she is even able to continue business in this area.  Hopefully, this honest review will give some guidance to people looking for a good driver training school for their young teenager and not chose this as your option.  To each his own; buyer beware.  Laura's words to me were that my 180 dollars will not make or break her company.  She fails to realize it's not about the mighty dollar.  It's about providing a service and conducting yourself in a professional manner as a human being and as a business owner.  The lack of my business and honest review may actually end up costing her more than she will ever realize.  signed, a very concerned father. Read Less
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Universal Center-Driving Schools

La Puente, California
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13911 Amar Road
La Puente California 91746
Monday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Friday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Saturday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Sunday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Luis M.
1 Feb 2019
REPORT
When I came to this driving school my permit was about a month away from expiring on September. Laura (if I'm correct) was pretty humble and nice when I first arrived. Like any other driving school, t... Read More
When I came to this driving school my permit was about a month away from expiring on September. Laura (if I'm correct) was pretty humble and nice when I first arrived. Like any other driving school, they're only going to offer 6 hours behind the wheel broken up in 3 sessions. I paid $200 up front for those 3 sessions which isn't that bad, but due to her schedule with other students mines were broken into four, 1 hour and a half sessions. I didn't mind since I desperately needed to do something for myself and learning how to drive was one of them. On the same day I paid I got my first so called lesson. Like the other reviewers mentioned, the person behind the wheel does drive the other student back to his or her home, and she definitely does have a lot going on as she's always attending her personal errands through her phone calls. So she had me go to El Monte and with the assistance with the instructor's own pedals and she holding the steering wheel to stabilize me, I dropped off one of her students at their home. Now my lesson could begin, she explained to me what to do while driving, like stopping distance, turn signals, signs, throttle and brake control and all the basics of driving. That 1st day was learning how to use the controls and how to make U turns, but she still assisted me by grabbing onto the steering wheel, braking and accelerating for me, which bugged me because I perfectly knew I wasn't going to learn this way. After that session she told me to practice my driving before my next session and I mentioned to her I didn't have access to a car and she was surprised. She told me to not worry and I confidently thought this was gonna work out fine, I was wrong. The second session was pretty much the same story, the instructor still kept assisting with the brake and accelerator even when it wasn't necessary and she kept grabbing the damn steering wheel! After that session, she told me I still needed a lot of practice I told her again I don't have a car nor someone that would lend me one. The last two sessions was the same story, in my point of view she made something so straightforward and simple very difficult and unenjoyable for me at least. What threw me off was that she wasn't so restrictive with the other students, and their experience and skills of driving was on par to mine. So yeah, don't expect to learn how to drive in 6 hours, especially in sessions. I already had this clear in my mind, but since I have no support from family and friends, I gave this place a shot. TBH I gave the "school" 3 stars just because Laura is a nice person and don't want to do anymore damage to this dilemma. If you're completely new to driving and have no experience operating a vehicle nor have access to a car, don't even bother coming here because you'll be expected to practice after every session on your own. If you're a parent, aunt uncle, older cousin, etc and know how to drive, don't be a jerk and support your younger siblings and teach them how to drive and save them the frustration and time from going to driving courses like these. I'm telling you this from my own experience and current situation as I have absolutely no one to lend me a hand in driving. This is straightforward stuff people, you can show your kids, teens or adults this stuff on your own. If you do decide to give this school a shot, I really hope your experience will be better than mine. Good luck. Read Less
Tara Grubaugh
2 Mar 2018
REPORT
Great instructor! Loved this place. Very helpful
Abel Jara
2 Dec 2017
REPORT
They are very rude people don't come here
james cantor
25 Feb 2017
REPORT
Juliet H.
20 Feb 2017
REPORT
Excellent service.  Best prices in the area!!!Very low prices. Laura was awesome!  I passed my DMV examsThank you.
Maria Castro
19 Aug 2016
REPORT
Great teacher. Makes you feel confidence all the time. Best experience learning with her. Plus she is super nice. Will 100% recommend her.
Seth Lovejoy
4 Jun 2016
REPORT
l suggest you have someone correct these errors.
Coolfrijol
1 Oct 2015
REPORT
I loved it!! I was so nervous I was sure I was gonna never get a license and probably end up taking the bus for the rest of my life , but the teacher is so cool and she really help me , just in one da... Read More
I loved it!! I was so nervous I was sure I was gonna never get a license and probably end up taking the bus for the rest of my life , but the teacher is so cool and she really help me , just in one day with her and I feel confident.Read Less
silvana vargas
1 Oct 2015
REPORT
I loved it!! I was so nervous I was sure I was gonna never get a license and probably end up taking the bus for the rest of my life , but the teacher is so cool and she really help me , just in one da... Read More
I loved it!! I was so nervous I was sure I was gonna never get a license and probably end up taking the bus for the rest of my life , but the teacher is so cool and she really help me , just in one day with her and I feel confident.Read Less
Angel M.
10 Sep 2015
REPORT
Worst worst place to come to. It's expensive for bad service. The lady always forgets her appointments she'll schedule you and never come or doesn't come on it. In addition, you have to pay up front w... Read More
Worst worst place to come to. It's expensive for bad service. The lady always forgets her appointments she'll schedule you and never come or doesn't come on it. In addition, you have to pay up front which doesn't make sense. Read Less
robert olivas
1 Jun 2013
REPORT
Easy fast.... Way better than what I have expected from traffic school. Teacher is super cool
David A.
4 Sep 2011
REPORT
What a bad experience we had with Laura and Universal Center Driving School.  It seems she (Laura) no longer cares about patrons.  We paid Laure 180 cash at the first lesson.  She was nice, receptive ... Read More
What a bad experience we had with Laura and Universal Center Driving School.  It seems she (Laura) no longer cares about patrons.  We paid Laure 180 cash at the first lesson.  She was nice, receptive and came to the house for the first lesson.  My son indicated she had him drive her to the office and to another students home to pick up money or take care of other business.  She took several calls during the lesson regarding other matters.  Basically we paid her to do her errands.  We tried to schedule the last four hours and each time we called she would answer then after we explained what we needed - she was suddenly Closed!  What? I am talking to you.  She became very shady; did not want to schedule the other appointments and became very short, rude and on edge each time we tried to talk to her. (Laura).  We demanded an in person meeting and were met with more rude attitude, threatened with her "right to refuse service to anyone".  Her solution was to refund my money which she made a difficult process; that's not what we wanted - we wanted quality driving lessons.  There is no negotiating with someone who will argue to be right no matter how wrong they really are.  Laura is a major disappointment.  She gave me a company check which I hope is good.  She tried to take a copy of my drivers license indicating she does not know who she is giving a check to; yet she took my son on the road for two hours??ALONE!!.  Not sure what happened to Laura but she has issues, personal issues, it takes more than a business name to run a business.  No professionalism, no commitment to service, no customer service, she demands her way or no way, she can't be wrong, she is easily agitated and edgy.  I regret wasting our time with this school.  I would highly recommend you do not patronize Laura and her company.  I would no longer trust my kids or any family member with Laura.  It's unfortunate that she is even able to continue business in this area.  Hopefully, this honest review will give some guidance to people looking for a good driver training school for their young teenager and not chose this as your option.  To each his own; buyer beware.  Laura's words to me were that my 180 dollars will not make or break her company.  She fails to realize it's not about the mighty dollar.  It's about providing a service and conducting yourself in a professional manner as a human being and as a business owner.  The lack of my business and honest review may actually end up costing her more than she will ever realize.  signed, a very concerned father. Read Less
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