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Allstate Driving School We understand that each student is different and our professional and experienced instructors are licensed and certified by the State of California DMV and work with each student to meet their individual needs. Our instructors average over 10 years of teaching experience and attend continuing education seminars to maintain their knowledge on regulation changes, safety and rules of the road.

We provide flexible class schedules to allow students to attend driving school at their convenience. Our online education allows students to complete their training in the comfort of their own home. Our program is available 7 days a week. And for teenagers, our flexible schedules help parents and students plan classes around their work and school activities.
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  • Adult Courses, Teen Courses, Defensive Courses, Online Courses
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Teen Driver Training
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We have helped tens of thousands of teenagers complete the California driver's education requirements. We teach students how to drive defensively and provide them the knowledge about traffic laws and regulations. Our goal is to help you quickly and easily pass your DMV Permit test and your DMV driving test to get your California Driver's License.
Adult Driver Training
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Learn to drive safely and defensively from one of the most experienced driver training schools in San Diego. We offer you the best quality driver training to help you with your special needs. Allstate Driving School instructors put you at ease and have the patience and skills necessary to provide the type of learning environment that most student desire.

Over 90% of Allstate students learn to drive on the freeway during their first lesson. We provide a variety of driver training courses ranging from how to take the DMV Driving Test, to quickly developing your driving skills on the road. Our instructors have very flexible schedules and are available throughout the day and evening, 7 days a week in the San Diego area.
Seniors
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Our driving school can and will help with your driving situation. We will do everything in our power to help erase the bad habits developed over a long driving career, and help you succeed in passing the DMV Driving test. Our professional instructors are experienced DMV examiners who specialize in Senior Driver training and will make you feel very comfortable behind the wheel. They know what it takes to work through these issues and either will get you back behind the wheel or improve your current driving skills.
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Dee Amanda Wu
Dee Amanda Wu
Founder
As the Founder and owner of Allstate Driving School, Dee Amanda Wu, has over 15 years of experience in teaching driver education and defensive driver training. Ms. Wu graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics with an emphasis on Computer Science. In 1991, Dee landed a job with the Department of Motor Vehicles as a licensing Registration Examiner. She worked for 5 years as an Examiner at the San Diego Clairemont DMV where she issued over 10,000 driver's licenses for California residents.Throughout her career, she has trained thousands of teenagers, adults and seniors citizens pass the DMV driving exam to obtain their California driver's license. Ms. Wu also possesses the special skills to train senior citizens with special needs to pass the California special driving exam with the DMV Driver Safety Unit.
Kelly Lan Nguyen
Kelly Lan Nguyen
Driving Instructor
I have been teaching with Allstate Driving School since the school was established in 1998. I have a kind heart, patience, speak very softly, friendly, and have an easy going personality. My specialty is preparing students to pass the DMV drive test. When my students step out of my car, they always turn back and said [Thank you]. I am very dedicated to my job, my philosophy is not only to teach students to control their car, but also to learn the practical knowledge and keep their attention on driving safely and defensively on today busy roadways. It is a great reward for me to see my students learn to drive, and enjoy our driving lessons.
Thomas J. Kinzer
Thomas J. Kinzer
Driving Instructor
I have been a part time instructor with Allstate Driving School over the past 3 years. I have worked in the education field for over 18 years teaching Special Ed students. Over that time I have worked with students individually or in group settings alongside parents and other educators. I have been a California licensed driver in good standings for over twenty years. I have the patience to work with any teenager driver new or experienced. I enjoy listening to all types of music, and I also play the drums in my spare time.
Mayela Stuart
Mayela Stuart
Driving Instructor
I speak both English and Spanish, I am a physical education teacher and I have worked with all age groups, I have a fun and loving personality, I enjoy instructing and I have at least twenty years experience teaching different subjects, I previously taught driver training in my native country for seven years. I have a teenager, so safety and knowledge of the rules comes first with me. My style of teaching is relaxed and calm and that seems to be ideal for teenagers and adults to learn driving with me.
Dean Mitchell
Dean Mitchell
Driving Instructor
I am from London, England I have a nice and funny accent but most people say I have a fantastic personality well suited for this job, my students enjoyed learning from me,I am very patient and I help my student feel at ease and built there confidence along the way. I have been teaching people of all ages how to drive many types of vehicles. Fleet training, Defensive Driving Skills, trailer training.In my spare time I like to go to our lovely beaches in San Diego. I am a Skydiver, scuba driver, I love to live life to the fullest with my friends.
Reviews (15)
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Kenraw Saint
Jun 17, 2022
I see the reviews and would love to take the driving course but the receptionist is not patient and is very rude and angry for no reason. If I can give it no star I would. They need to find someone better because honestly she is the hold up on why maybe some won't even get pass the talking phase cause your talking to her. I DONT REVOMMEND AT ALL.
Dl Short
Feb 26, 2022
The driving lesson instructor is great, but the receptionist is sucked. She's too mean. when calling for an appointment. I recommend not to come here or sign up for your child's.
Damien
Feb 19, 2022
5/5 Stars for my driving instructor Josh. Incredible instructor who knew exactly what he was doing. The 3/5 Stars for the scheduling and business end. The phone number listed on the website isn't the one they use to contact you and the lady on the other line was extremely impatient and rude every time I called to schedule my next appointment. *Edit: grammar
Angelina Van Dyne
Jan 29, 2022
I had nothing but a wonderful experience with this driving school. I was nervous to start driving at 33, but I LOVED, loved, loved having classes with Janelle. She is an absolute treasure. Janelle is not only the most patient person and has a great attitude, but she always gives very clear and very helpful corrections and advice. I am a much better driver thanks to her!
Jessica Ross
Jan 17, 2022
I have my driving lesson with this company was excellent. Professional and friendly I pass my driving test the in the first one. I recommend Quinn Chan I recommend him, now waiting for my driving license
A. Z.
Sep 02, 2021
I don't recommend this driving school 10/10, unless you don't mind waste your money. The vehicle they use is EXTREMELY dirty inside. The coach cough and sneeze in the car without turning head or cough in the elbow. The coach does not let you practice all the examination routes. The coach insisted on practicing the examination on course 1, while the actual exam is the entirely different route.

The instructions are not clear, the coach talks rubbish and sometimes play cellphone during the practice. For new drivers, if you made a mistake on the road, they'll mock you instead of tell you about the correct details patiently.
Darel Ison
Jul 20, 2021
I called to schedule my son's first appointment because he was getting his permit the next day. I was hoping for something in the next week, but the owner said they had nothing available and that I first needed him to have the permit to schedule. I asked her if she could just schedule it anyway, sine he would sure pass it before the next 10 days when she had her first availability.

She raised her voice at me and called me a spoiled brat and started mocking me for asking a simple question. I then asked for a full refund as I would not do business with anyone that behaved this way. She told me no refund that I would have to dispute with my credit card company. This was a horrible experience and the owner was rude from the moment she answered the phone.
Hanly Nadackal
Jun 26, 2021
I had driving lesson from Kelly today. She was very punctual, patient, friendly and helpful. I already have a licence from a different country. So only took a 3 hour lesson just before my behind the wheel test today and in that 3 hours I have learned a ton. There were many rules which I would have missed if it was not for her. She made me do few maneuvers like curb side parking and reverse again and again till I achieved the perfection.

The 5 star review is just for Kelly. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have passed today's behind the wheel test in POWAY DMV. She drives a 2017 Honda Civic Touring which was perfect for me and for the test. Thank you Kelly. Really appreciate your help.
Rushi James Macwan
May 28, 2021
Excellent driving lessons! It was definitely worth the time and investment. Would surely recommend this driving school if you require preparation to take the test :) P.S. My instructor (Josh) was an exceptional instructor. He made it very easy to go through the entire learning process.
Alisha Kulkarni
Mar 21, 2021
I recently took classes with Quinn and he is a wonderful instructor. He teaches you all the basics as well as takes you on all kinds of roads so that you learn to gauge your driving. I would recommend him to anyone who is starting off or just wants to take a couple of classes for the test. :
Yue Zhao
Feb 10, 2021
I would say I have a overall okay experience here. The receptionist call back quick is a plus but can be a little rude. I rode my first lesson with Josh and it went well. I do the other two lesson and went to the test with Quinn. I would say I have a paritcular bad experience in the first lesson with Quinn where I feel I'm the one who was paid. The second lesson went well and I feel compensated.

Anyway I refreshed my driving skill here and also learned some. I appreciate Quinn for accomondating my schedule(mostly weekend) and for the driving tips. But I don't really feel being treated well overall.
Mary Landdeck
Oct 28, 2020
My instructor was beyond excellent. Sonny refreshed me and taught me new things. He went through a driving test with me and spent two hours educating me on Ways of driving that will help my driving for the future. I feel more confident for my driving test and I feel like a safer driver because of the time with him. He was professional, knowledgeable, warm, and a delight to have as an instructor. I would refer him to Anybody. Thanks again
Dominesha Lewis
Jun 21, 2020
Overall good experience as far as the driving instructors. Had josh for mostly all of my lessons and he's amazing! Super patient, corrects your mistakes right away and takes you around the area you're testing in to get good practice of what to expect on your BTW test, super knowledgeable and makes you feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel.

My only issue was the lady I spoke to make my appointments. She was rude, had an attitude and had very poor customer service skills. It's also a bit pricey but definitely worth it.
Nicole F.
Jan 15, 2013
I chose Allstate for my daughter's behind the wheel training and have been very happy with them. They are very nice and pleasant to work with. My daughter has been out on 2 of the 3 lesson (3rd lesson to take place later this month) and she has had the same instructor each time and she's been great.
Green K.
Sep 23, 2011
I just moved to CA and I had to change my out of state license to CA license. I resided in the state where driving was not necessary, so I didn't know how to drive. The instructor gave me every little tip I should know, and installed confidence in me. Just after 2 weeks of driving lessons and class room sessions- I passed my test at the DMV. If you want to pass your test and learn how to drive safely- this is the place to go! The instructor and everyone at the office is very very nice as well!