Citizens Driving School South Side, Chicago

I learned with Mike / Instructor 4 in February, and I went from zero to 100. I relied on the CTA for a long time, and I wasnt able to take drivers ed when I was younger. I decided to get my license at 30. I developed a lot of anxiety over the years about it, so I signed up for the 12-hour (extremely nervous) course package. I took two-hour classes at a time, one to three times a week, so the whole process took about three weeks for me. It helped to keep my courses close together like that, but they...
Read full review are flexible to what you can afford/plan for. Youre gonna feel like youre putting in the work for sure. It can feel like Mike is being tough on you, but imo he is your biggest supporter and youll realize that by the end. Hell be soft when you need it (I was very anxious at the beginning, and he eased me into it), and hell be tough love when you need it because, if youre a beginner, he is trying to set you up to drive for the rest of your life (and hes doing it on these city streets), not just pass the test... which, I did on the first try after never driving on a street three weeks before. My road exam tester even told me Youre an awesome driver before I got the license I waited 15 years to get! The most important part though was that I actually felt set up and secure to drive solo for the first time after, and onwards.

I joined Citizens Driving School early November and I had Instructor 2 (Ben). He was a great teacher, taught me very well and had patience too. I was able to easily pick up vital driving skills and techniques. I m glad I found Citizens Driving School because not only were they affordable but booking appointments was efficiently done by Michelle. I passed my driving test successfully the 2nd time round as the 1st time I made an error due to nerves. However, my instructor encouraged me and saw my...
Read full review potential to try again 4 days later. In total, I had 13 hours of lessons and this is someone who has never had a drivers license before. I just moved from London so to be able to drive in the U.S. was really important to me. So happy and thank you Citizens Driving School.

This was the best experience I ve had with a driving school. Instructor Bo was so patient and very knowledgeable in teaching me. I did my training and passed my road test on the 1st attempt (even though I was a bit nervous) all in one week! Ms. Michelle was also really sweet and helped me get my appointments set up according to my schedule! Absolutely amazing driving school!

I had a very good experience, I never had any driving skills and I learnt a lot. The instructor Mike is very good and he never go soft on you. He is strict for my own good, coz of this I was able to get my driving license on my first attempt. I highly recommend Mike(Instructor 4)

Just passed my road test on the first try! I did the 8r practice plus road exam and it was hard at first but I stuck it out and the road exam was a piece of cake afterwards! Thanks for keeping me prepared Mike! Thanks Citizens Driving School for being a great place to go to get my license in a matter of weeks!

Plain and simple My experience at this driving school was very poor. I paid for the two hour driving service for $85 with the instructor Mike. I would say about halfway through my session I had to pull over to express to Mike that I do not like his teaching style. He is a very, very rude man and if you re okay with being belittled or miss treated then this place is for you, but if not, I wouldn t recommend it. After this, my confidence was kind of shot even though I have been driving for years now, but regardless, I decided to take the road test the next day and I passed with flying colors. In my opinion they are money hungry and they like to pressure you into feeling like you need to keep coming there.

Very efficient. They make sure that you develop and enhance your driving skills, take you to the DMV road test location, practice, and pass the test without difficulty. I highly recommend the Citizens Driving School.

I m here to give a honest and raw review. Today 10/19/2023 I got my drivers license at Chicago South. I owe it all to Mike instructor #4 he was a blessing!!! Mike will not baby you and he definitely gives tough love , but as Mike says listen to me and you will pass. Mike is also a black instructor which I appreciated. I needed that push. Next, the school overall is very cost efficient I just wish they offered drop off and pick up as advertised on the website. Scheduling initially was easy...
Read full review and the receptionist Michelle was initially nice until she wasn t. She threw subliminal shots and I believe my number was blocked which I feel is unprofessional being you have my money I have taken over 5 classes then after asking for her to give me a few hours to gather my final payment she cancelled my appointment last minute I I ve been on time and faithful every class so give me the benefit of the doubt. ANYHOW god is good and I highly recommend MIKE!!!Thank you citizen driving school! *Edit* In regards to the test and learning classes be patient with yourself don t rush the process, don t overthink during the test and don t let anyone make you nervous! If you don t pass the first time try again and again! You got this you ve prepared for this moment. Good luck and God bless!

I took around 10hrs driving lessons from Citizen driving and i was a beginner with no experience in driving and after the lessons i got my license in 1st attempt. My instructor was very patient and polite with me. And the management is really good they booked the lessons according to my availability. Highly recommend.

Passed my road test on the first try after taking 7 hrs driving sessions with Michael (Instructor 4) in 1 month. I have a license in my home country for 5 years but havent actually drove on road. Mike was strict and detail-oriented during driving sessions and hell catch and criticize all my problems and bad habits, it could be stressful in the process but the outcome is worth it. After 1-month of practice Im able to drive more confidently, not being held back by fear, and got my drivers license...
Read full review on my first try. If youre determined to learn how to drive safely and pass the road test, I will recommend Citizens Driving School. Price is very reasonable and the training is solid. Special thanks to Michelle who is always so friendly and patient, and helped plan all my driving sessions and road test.