TRD Economy Driving School
Riverside, California
General Info
We are committed and set the standard in providing quality instruction.
Reviews
dustin kieft
3 Jul 2025
REPORT
Same as everyone else, they never answer the phone. I wish I would have looked at the reviews before paying. 100% would not recommend.
Danni
17 Dec 2020
REPORT
Sochi (Maria) was the best instructor. She was patient and did not make me feel bad when I made mistakes. I passed my driving exam on the first try thanks to Sochi's instruction.
Debbie the owner was...
Sochi (Maria) was the best instructor. She was patient and did not make me feel bad when I made mistakes. I passed my driving exam on the first try thanks to Sochi's instruction.
Debbie the owner was always kind and even worked with me when I moved so that I could continue to take lessons with Sochi. I would recommend TRD to anyone. Don't forget to ask for Sochi.
Fahim W.
31 Jul 2017
REPORT
They are the BEST! I just got my Drivers License on my first try! I received my 6 hour behind the wheel certificate at TRD in the same week and my instructor was absolutely without a doubt the best in...
They are the BEST! I just got my Drivers License on my first try! I received my 6 hour behind the wheel certificate at TRD in the same week and my instructor was absolutely without a doubt the best instructor I could have had and I probably wouldn't have passed without her help and commitment of teaching me the rules of the road in an excellent manner. I highly recommend them, they picked me up from my home and dropped me back off, and I rented a car from there company to take my Drivers Test in. They are amazing! Give them a call :-) Thanks Again!!
Danielle Snagg
5 Jun 2017
REPORT
Sochi (Maria) was the best instructor. She was patient and did not make me feel bad when I made mistakes. I passed my driving exam of the first try thanks to Sochi's instruction.
Debbie the owner was...
Sochi (Maria) was the best instructor. She was patient and did not make me feel bad when I made mistakes. I passed my driving exam of the first try thanks to Sochi's instruction.
Debbie the owner was always kind and even worked with me when I moved so that I could continue to take lessons with Sochi. I would recommend TRD to anyone. Don't forget to ask for Sochi.
Danielle S.
3 Jun 2017
REPORT
I had Sochi (Maria) as my instructor. She was fantastic. She was very patient and kind and never made me feel uncomfortable when I made mistakes. She made polite conversation and made 2 hour lessons f...
I had Sochi (Maria) as my instructor. She was fantastic. She was very patient and kind and never made me feel uncomfortable when I made mistakes. She made polite conversation and made 2 hour lessons fly by. She helped me to become a competent driver and thanks to her I passed my exam on the first try. Debbie the owner was also very pleasant and easy to deal with. She even worked with me when I moved further away so that I could continue to take lessons and not have to find another driving school. I really appreciate her understanding. I would absolutely recommend TRD. If you can get Sochi even better.
Hannah M.
28 Aug 2016
REPORT
Went here a couple years ago, but I wanted to review it so people know not to come here! Clydie was so rude and unprofessional. She would watch I love Lucy in the back of the room while we'd do busywo...
Went here a couple years ago, but I wanted to review it so people know not to come here! Clydie was so rude and unprofessional. She would watch I love Lucy in the back of the room while we'd do busywork which made it super hard to concentrate. The work was very tedious and honestly a waste of my time. I learned nothing here. When actually doing the driving, there was one instance where the speed limit was 50 and I was going 47. She yelled at me to go faster. Another time, she made me pick up her son from school and take him home, which was awkward and nerve-racking. Her car smelled heavily of smoke, which wasn't preferable since I have asthma. Clydie also told me that I would never pass my driving test because of the way I "went back and forth the pedals with my foot"...?? She made me feel hopeless but nevertheless I passed my driving test the first try. A couple months after taking classes from here, we got a letter from the government. They were investigating TRD because I guess they weren't paying their bills. So please don't go here to learn how to drive, it was a quite traumatizing experience.
Jasmine O
5 Aug 2016
REPORT
My child had the worst experiences. Every time she returned home, she complained about the instructor and how she made the experience unpleasant. The instructor was described as "an elder caucasian la...
My child had the worst experiences. Every time she returned home, she complained about the instructor and how she made the experience unpleasant. The instructor was described as "an elder caucasian lady with lots of freckles" I did not pay for my child to be yelled or felt dumb. It seemed as if the instructor didn't like her job and almost as if she was forced to be there and was very inpatient!
Riot Max
5 Aug 2016
REPORT
My child had the worst experiences. Every time she returned home, she complained about the instructor and how she made the experience unpleasant. The instructor was described as "an elder caucasian la...
My child had the worst experiences. Every time she returned home, she complained about the instructor and how she made the experience unpleasant. The instructor was described as "an elder caucasian lady with lots of freckles" I did not pay for my child to be yelled or felt dumb. It seemed as if the instructor didn't like her job and almost as if she was forced to be there and was very inpatient!
Pamela C.
26 Mar 2016
REPORT
I learned the basics of driving, but when put into certain scenarios it was stressful because my instructor waited until the last minute to tell me what to do. As soon as I stepped into the car it sme...
I learned the basics of driving, but when put into certain scenarios it was stressful because my instructor waited until the last minute to tell me what to do. As soon as I stepped into the car it smelt like smoke, making it uncomfortable and difficult to breath for two hours. She was coughing a lot, texting, calling, and eating throughout the ride. My instructor was not very informative, lacking in advice and tips that I could use after our lesson and onto the road. However, the feedback after the lesson was nice, and I did appreciate her punctuality for each lesson.
Paige J.
25 Mar 2016
REPORT
Honestly was really nice, Maria made me feel really comfortable. She taught me well and was very thorough. Only doesn't get 5 stars because im picky about who i will give a 5 star to. This is my first...
Honestly was really nice, Maria made me feel really comfortable. She taught me well and was very thorough. Only doesn't get 5 stars because im picky about who i will give a 5 star to. This is my first review and I thought this would be a great first because so many people rate this school low but i had a great experience. Thank you Maria.
Emily Hue
24 Mar 2016
REPORT
Maria/ Xochitl is a great and patient instructor. Taking lessons now and improving with every session! The office usually has their voicemail on and gets back to you at end of day or early the next d...
Maria/ Xochitl is a great and patient instructor. Taking lessons now and improving with every session! The office usually has their voicemail on and gets back to you at end of day or early the next day.
Victor M.
17 Jan 2016
REPORT
Scheduling is terrible, huge lack of communication, and my driver (Sochi?) never really taught me as I was driving she kept repeating things like a broken record. Do not go here.
Cece O.
17 Oct 2015
REPORT
The lady who took me (i think her name was clyde)out was late , we started late , then had to stop at her parents to use their bathroom because she said she can't use anyone else's and then we went to...
The lady who took me (i think her name was clyde)out was late , we started late , then had to stop at her parents to use their bathroom because she said she can't use anyone else's and then we went to the next students house like 10-15 minutes before my lesson was supposed to be up, it says two hours for 40$ but I barely drove an hour and a half, she was late and then called her son and barely told me what to do. Will never use this service again. She was also kind of rude.
Maria R.
24 Jun 2015
REPORT
Terrible terrible terrible place.She made me get in the car and start driving for 2 hours. She was rude and mean. Honestly made the experience terrible.
Tasha Pulley
24 Dec 2014
REPORT
My daughter attended this driving school and WE love them. not only did she complete the course but right after she took the practice exam and received her certificate of completion. We went to the D...
My daughter attended this driving school and WE love them. not only did she complete the course but right after she took the practice exam and received her certificate of completion. We went to the DMV and she passed with 100% in 7 minutes. This school is highly recommended.
T “Blessed2themax” G-P
24 Dec 2014
REPORT
My daughter attended this driving school and WE love them. not only did she complete the course but right after she took the practice exam and received her certificate of completion. We went to the D...
My daughter attended this driving school and WE love them. not only did she complete the course but right after she took the practice exam and received her certificate of completion. We went to the DMV and she passed with 100% in 7 minutes. This school is highly recommended.
Brittany Robles
2 Mar 2013
REPORT
When I was getting my lesson with Clydie she told me to merge right. I asked if I should use my signal and she said no, but she wanted me to merge in the middle of an intersection. Then when I didn't ...
When I was getting my lesson with Clydie she told me to merge right. I asked if I should use my signal and she said no, but she wanted me to merge in the middle of an intersection. Then when I didn't do it, she reached over and grabbed the wheel to do the merging herself, IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. She didn't even check to see if it was safe and we almost hit the car behind us. Then we got into an argument, because I told her I didn't feel safe doing that and she had the NERVE TO ASK WHY. So, I explained why (No signal, intersection.) and she could not comprehend it. And the entire time she just kept being overly bossy and wouldn't let me slow down when I had to change lanes, which then made me do ridiculous lane-changes. Then she contradicted herself the next time, when I had to merge right she told me I had to, "treat it like a lane change." and "It's illegal to change lanes in an intersection." Terrible experience all around.
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Monday
Mon
09:00AM-17:00PM
Tuesday
Tue
09:00AM-17:00PM
Wednesday
Wed
09:00AM-17:00PM
Thursday
Thu
09:00AM-17:00PM
Saturday
Sat
09:00AM-15:30PM
Sunday
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TRD Economy Driving School
Riverside, California
General Info
We are committed and set the standard in providing quality instruction.
Business Hours
Monday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Thursday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-15:30PM
Sunday
09:00AM-15:30PM
Reviews
dustin kieft
3 Jul 2025
Same as everyone else, they never answer the phone. I wish I would have looked at the reviews before paying. 100% would not recommend.
Danni
17 Dec 2020
Sochi (Maria) was the best instructor. She was patient and did not make me feel bad when I made mistakes. I passed my driving exam on the first try thanks to Sochi's instruction.
Debbie the owner was...
Sochi (Maria) was the best instructor. She was patient and did not make me feel bad when I made mistakes. I passed my driving exam on the first try thanks to Sochi's instruction.
Debbie the owner was always kind and even worked with me when I moved so that I could continue to take lessons with Sochi. I would recommend TRD to anyone. Don't forget to ask for Sochi.
Fahim W.
31 Jul 2017
They are the BEST! I just got my Drivers License on my first try! I received my 6 hour behind the wheel certificate at TRD in the same week and my instructor was absolutely without a doubt the best in...
They are the BEST! I just got my Drivers License on my first try! I received my 6 hour behind the wheel certificate at TRD in the same week and my instructor was absolutely without a doubt the best instructor I could have had and I probably wouldn't have passed without her help and commitment of teaching me the rules of the road in an excellent manner. I highly recommend them, they picked me up from my home and dropped me back off, and I rented a car from there company to take my Drivers Test in. They are amazing! Give them a call :-) Thanks Again!!
Danielle Snagg
5 Jun 2017
Sochi (Maria) was the best instructor. She was patient and did not make me feel bad when I made mistakes. I passed my driving exam of the first try thanks to Sochi's instruction.
Debbie the owner was...
Sochi (Maria) was the best instructor. She was patient and did not make me feel bad when I made mistakes. I passed my driving exam of the first try thanks to Sochi's instruction.
Debbie the owner was always kind and even worked with me when I moved so that I could continue to take lessons with Sochi. I would recommend TRD to anyone. Don't forget to ask for Sochi.
Danielle S.
3 Jun 2017
I had Sochi (Maria) as my instructor. She was fantastic. She was very patient and kind and never made me feel uncomfortable when I made mistakes. She made polite conversation and made 2 hour lessons f...
I had Sochi (Maria) as my instructor. She was fantastic. She was very patient and kind and never made me feel uncomfortable when I made mistakes. She made polite conversation and made 2 hour lessons fly by. She helped me to become a competent driver and thanks to her I passed my exam on the first try. Debbie the owner was also very pleasant and easy to deal with. She even worked with me when I moved further away so that I could continue to take lessons and not have to find another driving school. I really appreciate her understanding. I would absolutely recommend TRD. If you can get Sochi even better.
Hannah M.
28 Aug 2016
Went here a couple years ago, but I wanted to review it so people know not to come here! Clydie was so rude and unprofessional. She would watch I love Lucy in the back of the room while we'd do busywo...
Went here a couple years ago, but I wanted to review it so people know not to come here! Clydie was so rude and unprofessional. She would watch I love Lucy in the back of the room while we'd do busywork which made it super hard to concentrate. The work was very tedious and honestly a waste of my time. I learned nothing here. When actually doing the driving, there was one instance where the speed limit was 50 and I was going 47. She yelled at me to go faster. Another time, she made me pick up her son from school and take him home, which was awkward and nerve-racking. Her car smelled heavily of smoke, which wasn't preferable since I have asthma. Clydie also told me that I would never pass my driving test because of the way I "went back and forth the pedals with my foot"...?? She made me feel hopeless but nevertheless I passed my driving test the first try. A couple months after taking classes from here, we got a letter from the government. They were investigating TRD because I guess they weren't paying their bills. So please don't go here to learn how to drive, it was a quite traumatizing experience.
Jasmine O
5 Aug 2016
My child had the worst experiences. Every time she returned home, she complained about the instructor and how she made the experience unpleasant. The instructor was described as "an elder caucasian la...
My child had the worst experiences. Every time she returned home, she complained about the instructor and how she made the experience unpleasant. The instructor was described as "an elder caucasian lady with lots of freckles" I did not pay for my child to be yelled or felt dumb. It seemed as if the instructor didn't like her job and almost as if she was forced to be there and was very inpatient!
Riot Max
5 Aug 2016
My child had the worst experiences. Every time she returned home, she complained about the instructor and how she made the experience unpleasant. The instructor was described as "an elder caucasian la...
My child had the worst experiences. Every time she returned home, she complained about the instructor and how she made the experience unpleasant. The instructor was described as "an elder caucasian lady with lots of freckles" I did not pay for my child to be yelled or felt dumb. It seemed as if the instructor didn't like her job and almost as if she was forced to be there and was very inpatient!
Pamela C.
26 Mar 2016
I learned the basics of driving, but when put into certain scenarios it was stressful because my instructor waited until the last minute to tell me what to do. As soon as I stepped into the car it sme...
I learned the basics of driving, but when put into certain scenarios it was stressful because my instructor waited until the last minute to tell me what to do. As soon as I stepped into the car it smelt like smoke, making it uncomfortable and difficult to breath for two hours. She was coughing a lot, texting, calling, and eating throughout the ride. My instructor was not very informative, lacking in advice and tips that I could use after our lesson and onto the road. However, the feedback after the lesson was nice, and I did appreciate her punctuality for each lesson.
Paige J.
25 Mar 2016
Honestly was really nice, Maria made me feel really comfortable. She taught me well and was very thorough. Only doesn't get 5 stars because im picky about who i will give a 5 star to. This is my first...
Honestly was really nice, Maria made me feel really comfortable. She taught me well and was very thorough. Only doesn't get 5 stars because im picky about who i will give a 5 star to. This is my first review and I thought this would be a great first because so many people rate this school low but i had a great experience. Thank you Maria.
Emily Hue
24 Mar 2016
Maria/ Xochitl is a great and patient instructor. Taking lessons now and improving with every session! The office usually has their voicemail on and gets back to you at end of day or early the next d...
Maria/ Xochitl is a great and patient instructor. Taking lessons now and improving with every session! The office usually has their voicemail on and gets back to you at end of day or early the next day.
Victor M.
17 Jan 2016
Scheduling is terrible, huge lack of communication, and my driver (Sochi?) never really taught me as I was driving she kept repeating things like a broken record. Do not go here.
Cece O.
17 Oct 2015
The lady who took me (i think her name was clyde)out was late , we started late , then had to stop at her parents to use their bathroom because she said she can't use anyone else's and then we went to...
The lady who took me (i think her name was clyde)out was late , we started late , then had to stop at her parents to use their bathroom because she said she can't use anyone else's and then we went to the next students house like 10-15 minutes before my lesson was supposed to be up, it says two hours for 40$ but I barely drove an hour and a half, she was late and then called her son and barely told me what to do. Will never use this service again. She was also kind of rude.
Maria R.
24 Jun 2015
Terrible terrible terrible place.She made me get in the car and start driving for 2 hours. She was rude and mean. Honestly made the experience terrible.
Tasha Pulley
24 Dec 2014
My daughter attended this driving school and WE love them. not only did she complete the course but right after she took the practice exam and received her certificate of completion. We went to the D...
My daughter attended this driving school and WE love them. not only did she complete the course but right after she took the practice exam and received her certificate of completion. We went to the DMV and she passed with 100% in 7 minutes. This school is highly recommended.
T “Blessed2themax” G-P
24 Dec 2014
My daughter attended this driving school and WE love them. not only did she complete the course but right after she took the practice exam and received her certificate of completion. We went to the D...
My daughter attended this driving school and WE love them. not only did she complete the course but right after she took the practice exam and received her certificate of completion. We went to the DMV and she passed with 100% in 7 minutes. This school is highly recommended.
Brittany Robles
2 Mar 2013
When I was getting my lesson with Clydie she told me to merge right. I asked if I should use my signal and she said no, but she wanted me to merge in the middle of an intersection. Then when I didn't ...
When I was getting my lesson with Clydie she told me to merge right. I asked if I should use my signal and she said no, but she wanted me to merge in the middle of an intersection. Then when I didn't do it, she reached over and grabbed the wheel to do the merging herself, IN THE MIDDLE OF AN INTERSECTION. She didn't even check to see if it was safe and we almost hit the car behind us. Then we got into an argument, because I told her I didn't feel safe doing that and she had the NERVE TO ASK WHY. So, I explained why (No signal, intersection.) and she could not comprehend it. And the entire time she just kept being overly bossy and wouldn't let me slow down when I had to change lanes, which then made me do ridiculous lane-changes. Then she contradicted herself the next time, when I had to merge right she told me I had to, "treat it like a lane change." and "It's illegal to change lanes in an intersection." Terrible experience all around.
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