Viva Driving School
“Their driving instructors are very professional, knowledgeable and courteous and helped get my daughters on their path to their licenses.”
Best Driving Schools in Pasadena, CA
15 schools listed · 4 in Pasadena · 11 open weekends · 14 rated 4.5+ · 3 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Fast Lane Traffic School
“Although I've only been to maybe 2 schools in my 30+ years of driving, I can truly say I totally enjoyed this school....”
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Academy of Motorcycle Operation
“Guillermo and Nemo were very professional and everything from the controls to shifting, to stopping to turning was covered about as thoroughly as it can be in a 3 day course.”
1 Driving School
“Mo was an amazing instructor - it was a breeze to learn from him; more so because I've had bad instructors in the past who did more talking than teaching.”
S. Pass Driving School
“Despite having previous driving experience, I've always been extremely nervous at the wheel and always ended up failing my exams as a result.”
Learn To Drive Today
“My son had lessons with a different driving school and failed his test, but after a couple lessons with Ed he, passed!”
The 15 schools listed for Pasadena, CA teach driving. Lessons happen on the road rather than at an address, so the area a school covers matters more than where its office sits; details come from what each one publishes.
Area overview: Pasadena, CA
4 of the 15 schools we list are based in Pasadena; the other 11 serve Pasadena from towns including Los Angeles (16 mi), South Pasadena (3 mi) and Glendale (6 mi). The schools on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,586 reviews; 13 have 50 or more reviews and 14 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), quality (77%) and communication (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "skills" and "confidence". 11 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. 3 show a license on their websites. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 57 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. 3 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the schools on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 12 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.
Can I book driving lessons online with schools listed for Pasadena?
2 of the 15 schools take online bookings. Even so, a phone call before the first lesson is worth making, because you want to hear the instructor who will actually be in the car rather than a booking system that assigns whoever is free.
Student 1st Driving School
“Its an amazing program as you go over many maneuvers and are always safe as the instructor also has a break pedal.”
Beverly Driving School
“If you're looking for an amazing instructor who has tons of patience and really wants to help you succeed and gives you the advice that you need to hear, go with Juan.”
Ford Driving School
“I had a 2h class with Perla a few days later, and she helped me feel more confident and less anxious and overcome any problems I had”
Kings Driving School
“Not only he showed me the ABC of driving, but also gave me a lot of useful tips and examples that helped me become a better driver.”
American Forklift Training Centers Inc.
“Today I got my Forklift license and Certification thanks to Jay the instructor!”
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Lincoln Park Driving School
“My instructor (Janet) was a very helpful and kind teacher always giving the right points of instruction and keeping me engaged.”
Oxford Driving School
“I use the dmv drivers test service for my teen daughter with them the one hour practice lesson and then the car usage for driving test.”
LA Private Driving Instructor (Licensed)
“He's the best he's such a great teacher and knows all the possible DMV routes by heart.”
California Superbike School
“The skills and knowledge I have acquired from this staff, this epic motorsports team, is priceless.”
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