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Viva Driving School
“And even accommodated me when they were fully booked and I needed a two-hour block to pass my test -- one of the instructors was working on his day off!”
Best Driving Schools in Pasadena, CA
24 schools listed · 4 in Pasadena · 16 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+ · 7 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Academy of Motorcycle Operation
- Riding
- Bike
- Learn
“I will note that when I signed up, it was done through the Harley Davidson of Glendale, so the class was on Harleys instead of the Kawasaki Eliminators mentioned on the website.”
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1 Driving School
- DMV
- Practice
- Patient
“I tried one other school, with two different instructors prior to Drive 1, and I honestly felt they were just prepping me to pass the DMV test, Whereas Drive 1 school and instructors made sure I comprehend the fundamentals of driving as well as prepa...”
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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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Learn To Drive Today
- DMV
- Questions
- Driving Test
“This guy was very good he taught me everything I know I didn't even know which side the gas pedal was on and I ended up passing my test, very good 👍 …”
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Beverly Driving School
- Skills
- Money
- Driving Test
“I was a new at driving in total and never driven a car before, but with this school they helped me get up to speed to the point I passed my behind the wheel test in Hollywood.”
The 24 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 24 schools we list are based in Pasadena; the other 20 serve Pasadena from towns including Los Angeles (16 mi), Glendale (6 mi) and San Gabriel (6 mi). 22 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,998 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (93%), quality (84%) and communication (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "skills" and "confidence". 16 are open on Saturdays and 9 on Sundays. 7 show a license on their websites and 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 39 years. 1 lists coupons or special offers. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 22 of the schools on this page; 16 publish a contact page; 16 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 24 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.
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American Forklift Training Centers Inc.
- Teach
- Employment
- Certification
“The training program, guided by the exceptional instructor Jay, was an enlightening and comprehensive journey that equipped me with the necessary skills and knowledge to operate a forklift confidently and safely.”
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Lincoln Park Driving School
- Knowledge
- Students
- Driving Test
“I am so thankful to all the instructors, Mr Johnson Sr, Johnson Jr, Crystal and Janette for all their efforts and encouragement and not letting me give up, I fully recommend Lincoln Park Driving School to anyone who want to learn driving skills and ...”
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GSF Truck & Bus Driving Schools
“Pre trip and air brakes primarily should be your own study time but the instructors have no problem answering questions or breaking down the truck from the front to back if needed but in the end you'd want to use the behind the wheel time.”
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Student 1st Driving School
- Knowledge
- Oscar
- Patient
“I remember being pretty anxious before my first lesson, but by the end of it all that anxiety was long gone and I felt plenty confident and even looked forward to the next lesson; all thanks to Oscar's fantastic teaching ability and his earnest assur...”
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Westside Motorcycle Academy
- Bike
- Informative
- Skills
“West Side Motorcycle Academy some of the best instructors I have taken a basic class to get my license 18 months ago and have taking their refresher classes five times.”
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TGA Truck Driving School
- Know
- Career
- Skills
“I just passed my test on the first try special thanks to Cam,Joe,Emily,John and and the friendly office staff this was such a good experience they make it so easy to pass”
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LA Private Driving School
- Skills
- Practice
- Lessons
“He will educate you more and more, gave all the rationaly behind, explaining it well why it was wrong and he is gentle in his approach therefore for me he is a very good teacher.”
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Pacific Driving School
- Driving Test
- Learning
- Tutoring
“They're fine establishment they allow people to learn how to drive vehicles for those who are on experience like teenagers who prefer to text behind the wheel it teaches them how not to text and be responsible when driving a motor vehicle don't give ...”
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Chase Driving School
- Patient
- Wheel
- Learn
“When you inquire with Chase, you will have to talk to their secretary and her name is Maro, believe me, she's really friendly and helpful, she will assist you til you got your license.”
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Gihon Driving School
- Driving Test
- Patient
- Wheel
“The instructor lady was very professional,polite,she is the best good customer service I recommend her and the driving school I passed the exam first time she thought me everything what to learn for the exam good job keep it up I highly recommend thi...”
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Online Traffic Education
- Questions
“I used this course and it was very easy to navigate through and I had questions so I called the customer service was excellent I highly recommend online traffic education”
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Changing Lanes Driving School
“So I signed up my 16yr old son to take lessons as well as drivers education and it was such a hassle free experience from start to finish.”
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Action Driving School
“Once a week,javiar taught me to drive safely, the very first lesson, he had me driving around Korea Town,the only instructor I had.”
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Bob's Driving School
“Good driving school for my first time I enjoyed it thank you I passed on my first try highly recommend for your driving class needs.”
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Atlantic Driving School
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Sav-On Driving AND Traffic School E1654
“I don't know about the other instructors but driving with him was fun and helped me a lot.”
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Teen Driving Course
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Condor Driving School 01
Driver Education Services in Pasadena, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$216
Maximum cost
$1078
National Average
$503
Avg Per Hour Rates
$84
$420
$599
Fair price range is based on 259 cost profiles
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