I took lessons at this driving school, and honestly, it was a mess. My instructor, Sam, was incredibly rude—yelling at me over every little mistake like I was the problem. He had serious anger management issues, constantly snapping or getting in my face. Even worse, he was loud and aggressive while arguing with his son on the phone during a lesson, which made it super unprofessional. Proof of payment added to address his claim of not being a student. Read Less

Persis Driving School is amazing! My instructor Sam's patience and expertise not only helped me pass my driving test but shaped me into a safe and confident driver. His tailored lessons and encouraging demeanor made learning enjoyable. Highly recommend! Read Less

Amazing school!  Great communication and knowledge. Sam was so patient and thorough and my daughter passed her test with ease and confidence.  They plan out everything to the tee.  My husband was able to go on the first lesson and learned so much from Sam so we could continue his approach as we drove with her by ourselves. I highly recommend Persis! Read Less

I had the best experience with this school. Sam was incredibly knowledgeable, patient and thoughtful throughout my training. He made sure to make a note of each time I made a mistake and reviewed it afterwards. He would identify the main things to work on and we'd put extra focus on each one of them, he was also very nice and respectful. His staff took care of the scheduling and paperwork. I passed my driving test and I can confidently say I am a better driver thanks to the lessons I took at Persis. Thank you Sam! Read Less

Here is a short list of things I loved about Persis1. I was able to easily schedule my 3 driving lesson at convenient times.2. During each lesson, Sam would draw out and write on his notepad to help me visualize what to do when I drive/park.3. At my last lesson, 1 week prior to my test date, Sam drove through the Laguna Hills DMV course twice, giving pointers and explaining where/how possible points could be docked. Then I drove through the course as practice test where he loosely guided me as the real tester would and gave me a pass/fail grade at the end. Not only did this ensure I would be able to pass the real driving test, it also made the experience way less stressed than it could have been. Read Less

We had such a wonderful experience with Persis! They go above and beyond to make sure that you learn what you need to pass the test. It was easy to set up appointments and they even went to my daughters school to pick her up one day. At the end, they did a vehicle check and made sure that my daughter was a confident driver. My daughter was very pleased with the drivers that came to instruct her. Read Less

When I was learning how to drive I can keenly remember how nerve racking and incredibly stressful it was. At the beginning, I purchased a package from Varsity Driving, and while they served their purpose for the most part they were nothing special. Then I heard about Persis Driving School from a friend, and everything changed. Think of Sam (the owner and proprietor) as like a Persian Yoda. He's wise, knowledgeable, patient, pushes you to be your best, and most importantly he's an incredible mentor.  I can assure you whole heartedly that Sam is everything he's chalked up to be - and more. Everything I learned in terms of driving I learned from Sam. The personal touch and bona fide skill of Persis cannot be beat. Sam taught me how to park, master the expressway, turn with grace, and even conquer the DMV driving course.  When I had trouble learning how to park, Sam took the extra time and effort to help me get it down to a science. Sam's words and driving wisdom are things that I carry with me to this day two years after getting my license. Anything that other driving schools can do, Persis can do better.  You cannot go wrong with Sam and Persis Driving School. If you really want to be a great driver Sam will get you there. Read Less

I can not express how appreciative, satisfied and thankful I am with Persis, esp. my incredible instructor Sam(!!!!). He's so friendly, professional, experienced and patient.I had tried one other driving school before Persis and seriously, I am so glad I found Persis/Sam. Leon, the guy who picks up the phone was so helpful and patient that he answered all my questions and assist with the booking process with great courtesy.  1. Sam's punctual (always early!) 2. Theory + Practice: I really like it that he pulls out his notepad halfway through the lesson and explains different situations and traffic conditions to me so I can have a better (visual) idea of how to react and what to do. 3. Full 2hr service. The other driving school I did lessons with was so misleading when they advertised "2hr driving lessons" but only did 1hr 45min claiming students need to take a 15min-break after an hour of driving according to DMV (And basically they took no break in between the 2 hours and finish the lessons 15min early). Sam either uses the "break time" (claimed by the other driving school) to explain things to me or, a FULL 2 HOUR DRIVING PRACTICE.   4. Sam's very knowledgeable. He just knows what he's doing and he tells you the "tricks" of driving and parking (perfectly)!5. He's also very familiar with DMV routes and the test routines - in our last lesson, he took me to San Clemente DMV (where I'd be having my test), practiced 4-5 routes and equally importantly, he showed me what I'd need to do on my test day, like where to submit documents, where I'd start the test, where I'd be asked to park after the test, etc. This helped a lot because I obviously wouldn't want extra pressure that day and knowing the procedure and where to go is important.6. He trains not only your driving skill, but mentality. Sam understands very well one gets nervous, makes mistakes or does stupid things sometimes and he's just so calm and kind. He was like a counselor telling me not to be nervous, the worst case was just failing the test, no big deal, blah blah blah. Really appreciate it!!I don't think I have written enough but it's getting really lengthy already. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!! Read Less

Prodessional instructors, dedicated and very patient with drivers who have anxiety and fear of driving. I had a great experience with Sam, I am sure all their instructors are very well trained and great. Read Less

When looking for a driving school for my 16 year old son, I did the usual homework and read the reviews here and elsewhere.  The costs were comparable to other services in the Newport area, so price alone was not a defining point.  I called Persis and received a call back quickly.  The person provided me with answers to all my questions and also offered pick up service in a great, clean vehicle which my son used throughout all 3 of his lessons. The instructor was amazing.  I then called back to ask about the driving test services and quickly signed up for the $135 fee which included his recommendation as to where to take the test, registration for the test, pick up in the same car as his lesson and help with registration at the DMV and waiting to return him home.  Could NOT be easier and Persis could not be more helpful. He passed on his first try! This is an unsolicited review for outstanding service! Read Less

I was very hesitant to have my 16 year old shy daughter work with a stranger, but to my pleasant surprise; not only she was ok with it afterward, she even wanted us to book the next appointment right away. The instructor was so calm and nice that she was already hitting the Freeway with them. Appointment reminders and the punctuality was very impressive too. We were very pleased with these guys. I highly recommend this school to other parents. Read Less

I was very hesitant to have my 16 year old shy daughter work with a stranger, but to my pleasant surprise; not only she was ok with it afterward, she even wanted us to book the next appointment right away. The instructor was so calm and nice that she was already hitting the Freeway with them. Appointment reminders and the punctuality was very impressive too. We were very pleased with these guys. I highly recommend this school to other parents. Read Less

This driving school made the entire process so simple, from beginning to end. Our teenager was able to get picked up at his school by the driving instructor, in order to facilitate our work schedules, and then to drop him off at home at the end of each of his 3 lessons. Scheduling was easy just using email and phone, payment was straightforward and knowing what to expect with follow-up at the DMV was clearly and helpfully communicated. He passed his test on the first try with a high score. Thank you for all you did for us! Read Less

This driving school made the entire process so simple, from beginning to end. Our teenager was able to get picked up at his school by the driving instructor, in order to facilitate our work schedules, and then to drop him off at home at the end of each of his 3 lessons. Scheduling was easy just using email and phone, payment was straightforward and knowing what to expect with follow-up at the DMV was clearly and helpfully communicated. He passed his test on the first try with a high score. Thank you for all you did for us! Read Less

There is not a doubt to recommend 'Persis' Driving School.  My instructor was Jahan.   He is very professional, supportive and does care all his students. Jahan brought me to go over the possible routes the Santa Ana DMV uses and reminded me responsibilities of being a safe driver .  Besides, he provided me with driving tips and driving skills what a daily driver should be...Today I passed my test.  Thanks you, Persis & Jahan giving me the confidence!! Read Less

My wife suffered a real blow to her confidence early on in her driving instruction but we knew she needed to get her confidence back. We contacted Persis and were allotted Sam as instructor. He worked around our work schedule and slowly gave her, her confidence back. On the day of the exam she had a bit of a meltdown and called Sam who once again returned her confidence to her and she passed with flying colors.She still doesn't drive much on the freeway but is a confident and capable driver now and is doing better every day thanks to Sam. Excellent service, excellent price, I definitely recommend them. Read Less

I would recommend this driving school to any person. I've called around for prices and they're pricing was better than their competitors. My daughter was assigned instructor Sam. My daughter loved him. He was very patient and calm and made her feel comfortable. I did meet Sam and he was very professional.  Thank you Sam. Read Less

Teens need six hours of driver training to get their license, and I wasn't excited about paying the fees for MasterDrive or Driversed dot com. Persis did an excellent job, and my daughter passed her driving test easily. This is a smallish company but they are quick and professional, always on time, and perfect with email reminders and paperwork. Their normal procedure is the following:     2 hours right after your child earns their permit - they will do the nerve-wracking first drive around the neighborhood. You then practice on city streets with your child for roughly 10 hours, until they are good at off-freeway driving. Then you call Persis and make a second appointment, creating:     2 hours freeway driving - Off they go, and your kid comes back saying, "no big deal, Mom."  You and your child then bond for 40 more hours of driving around Orange County. Your student chooses the music; you choose the volume. Then the 16th birthday comes close, and you call Persis again. They ask which DMV your child will take her driving test at, and then:     2 hours near the chosen DMV - My daughter drove all around the Laguna Hills DMV, they talked about the test and the paperwork needed, where to line up, and what to expect.All in all, Persis made a confusing and stressful event into one where my child was comfortable and competent.  Thanks, guys! Read Less

Teens need six hours of driver training to get their license, and I wasn't excited about paying the fees for MasterDrive or Driversed dot com. Persis did an excellent job, and my daughter passed her driving test easily. This is a smallish company but they are quick and professional, always on time, and perfect with email reminders and paperwork. Their normal procedure is the following:     2 hours right after your child earns their permit - they will do the nerve-wracking first drive around the neighborhood. You then practice on city streets with your child for roughly 10 hours, until they are good at off-freeway driving. Then you call Persis and make a second appointment, creating:     2 hours freeway driving - Off they go, and your kid comes back saying, "no big deal, Mom."  You and your child then bond for 40 more hours of driving around Orange County. Your student chooses the music; you choose the volume. Then the 16th birthday comes close, and you call Persis again. They ask which DMV your child will take her driving test at, and then:     2 hours near the chosen DMV - My daughter drove all around the Laguna Hills DMV, they talked about the test and the paperwork needed, where to line up, and what to expect.All in all, Persis made a confusing and stressful event into one where my child was comfortable and competent.  Thanks, guys! Read Less

I highly recommend this school. I took the six hour lessons in order to take my DMV here as i come from abroad and also to refresh my driving skills. I got Sam as my instructor. He is a great teacher, he is patient, courteous and gentle when correcting you of your mistakes. He gives you useful tips and helps you built your confidence in driving and also helpedme  by teaching how to drive safe in California . He is a wonderful person too. I haven't take my test yet but independent of the result i must say that he did a great job! Also the prices of this school are very competitive compared with school not only in Orange but in other counties. Read Less

This is regarding my 10 hours learning lessons with trainer Sam. I would like to thank Mr Sam for his great expertise in giving the training. I went for behind the wheel test on 7/25 and because of Sam's great tricks and tips, I have cleared my behind the wheel test. Sam is indeed a real asset to this driving world and would recommend to everyone looking for behind the wheel test and perfect driving lifetime. I cleared behind the wheel training with 9 minor and 0 critical errors. Thank you very much Sam for your process oriented, quality conscious, punctual and amicable behavior. Read Less

I saw this driving school in Yelp and I signed up for 10 hours session. They assigned Sam as my instructor and he is really patient and showed me all the basic stuff and tricks that beginner like me merd to know. He will suggest you all the improvement you need to change in positive and funny ways so you will never forget them and can easily work on them forever! You will not only know how to drive but also will become smooth driver. I am so glad that I signed up with Persis and get to work with Sam. Finally I passed my exam on the first try l. would like to Thanks to Sam for all the hard work and morning hours you put on me! I would definitely recommended everyone this place. Note: Thanks to Elyas(forgive me if i spell the name wrongly) for helping us with registration too. Read Less

cheaper than conventional driving classes like those from driversed.com -- and better too.  I probably wouldn't have passed my test if it wasn't for Persis... and everything that I learned from Persis sticks with me.  I've been driving for exactly one year now and I've had no accidents whatsoever.  Thanks Persis! Read Less

cheaper than conventional driving classes like those from driversed.com -- and better too.  I probably wouldn't have passed my test if it wasn't for Persis... and everything that I learned from Persis sticks with me.  I've been driving for exactly one year now and I've had no accidents whatsoever.  Thanks Persis! Read Less

I really didn`t like the way the instructor (jahan) approach, nervous guy very disrespectful maybe he was tired or whatever that is not anyone`s fault...I canceled the program to go with other Schools ! Read Less

I highly recommend Persis Driving School! I called 3 driving schools in Irvine and no one picked up but Persis Driving School was the only one that called me back. Elysis, the customer service representative, provides fantastic customer service over the phone! He's always willing to help!I already had my license for 2 years but hadn't driven since thus I wanted to refresh my driving skills as well as gain confidence on the road. I requested 3 driving lessons and for Sam to be my driving instructor from a recommendation. He is a fantastic instructor! Sam is very patient and gives terrific tips! He'll ask you what you want to work more on and be honest when critiquing your driving skills. He genuinely wants his students to be good and smooth drivers. I feel much more confident driving after 2 of his lessons and can't wait to see what I'll learn in the 3rd! Oh, and he is a very interesting person so lots of good stories too! Read Less

Got a good deal in January for behind the wheel lessons.   I was very pleased with the instructor, Sam, and had about 10 lessons on highway and in the mountains.  Passed the DMV on-road test the first time.  Recommend. Read Less