Citizens Driving School - Chicago, Illinois

jie jie

昨天刚拿到驾照，这是芝加哥最好的驾校，有营业执照，工作人员很专业很敬业很耐心。特别是Jacky Chiu教练，非常nice 的老师，我很幸运遇到这位教练，很顺利就拿到驾照?！

Katie Chen

I got my license in less than two weeks with the beginner's package (8-hrs + road exam). I initially felt nervous about driving but thanks to Instructor Leo Li (Instructor 3), I passed the road exam on my first try! Overall, the course felt very efficient. Instructor Li will teach you everything you need to know to pass the exam. During my last two lessons, we went to the test site and practiced several rounds. Mr Li was very patient with me; he let me know of any mistakes and corrected me with helpful tips. His calm demeanor helped me gain confidence in my driving.

One thing to note is that the beginner's package does not include the expressway since that is not covered on the exam. Regardless, Instructor Li was kind to let me drive several times on the highway to 95th St and back, and I'm very grateful to him for that.

Other positive points include, the free pick-up and drop-off service (on the day of the exam as well), and the very kind lady who helped schedule all my classes. I recommend visiting or calling the office to schedule all your classes in one-go instead of using the website, which I thought was a little confusing.

Salman Azam Khan

This school is very good and my experience has been smooth. Ben (Instructor 2) is excellent with great communication and easy to get along with. He is also very knowledgeable and I have learned practical skills that only come from years on the road in a short amount of time thanks to Ben. He was also kind enough to be patient during a hiccup on test day with the appointment center that caused a delay of nearly two hours. Nevertheless, I passed the test on my first attempt thanks to his excellent teaching even though I was quite agitated due to the situation. The office lady Michelle is also incredibly helpful with any questions.

Kee Woo

Mike driver number 4 is one of the best teach there. He will make sure you pass that test. Be willing to listening and learn because remember we don’t know everything. And that man is a great teacher. I wouldn’t pick another teacher than him. God bless you Mike and thank you so much.

Paola Gonzalez

I got my license yesterday thanks to my instructor Michael & Citizen Driving School. I was extremely nervous about driving after my father passing away in a car accident. However, Mike taught me the tools I needed to learn to be a safe driver & confident. He told me what I needed to work on to avoid repeating habits. I am so thankful for Mike because what felt so impossible 2 years ago now is a goal accomplished. I definitely recommend this driving school and recommend taking instructor 4 (Mike). I took a total of 22 hours of driving and passed my road exam on the first attempt :). Today I did my first drive alone to target and it went well. I will be back to take the highway class. Thank you again Michael & Michelle ❤️

Olivia Lee

I highly recommend Citizen Driving School and Instructor 4 Mike to anyone who wants to learn safe driving. This is a rare business that genuinely cares about students' success and safety, beyond just passing the test. I got my driver's license today on my first attempt, and it took me only two weeks to complete the course. I went from being a complete beginner to a safe driver. Mike and Michelle were amazing support throughout my journey, and I felt so thankful to them that I cried after receiving my license. I had been too scared to drive for 10 years, and without Citizen Driving School, I would never have been able to become this confident and safe driver in such a short amount of time.

Mike is the instructor you can trust, and if you follow his instructions, you WILL become a safe and confident driver. He is extremely detailed and experienced, watching and correcting every maneuver you need to make, unlike some of my previous experiences with other schools where the instructors just sat next to me in silence. Because driving is dangerous and just one mistake can cause serious injury or death, Mike will be tough on you to ensure you don't get into an accident. Just like parents who are harsh with their children when it comes to safety, he will show tough love, but in the end, you will know that he is a rare gem who actually cares and remembers the progress of every single student he has had. I feel so thankful that I had the opportunity to learn from Mike, and he laid the foundation for my safe driving.

Michelle was supportive not only in administrative matters but also in encouraging and believing in me. I was extremely nervous, but she always told me I could do it and not to worry, providing many tips about the exam. She is an expert in scheduling and managing--she doesn't just schedule anything but strategically helps you plan your journey so that you learn driving in the most efficient timeline.

This business deals with safety, so they don't babysit you but will show tough love, all to ensure you don't get into an accident and get hurt. It is not just a business; it is truly a 'school' that helps you improve, and you will meet many amazing mentors here. I wish good luck to all the new drivers!

Vedant Chaubey

I just passed my test! Thank you so much Citizens Driving School. I had a great time with Mike instructor number 4. He's very skilled and a great teacher. Highly recommended!

Moaz Reyad

I already have a driver's license in another country, and I wanted to learn the US driving rules. I took two hours of driving with Citizens Driving School. They assign me instructor #4 (Mike). He gave me all the instructions and information I needed to pass the road test successfully. We used the same car on the road test day, and the same instructor was with me. This was very useful as he already knows all the details of the road test. He gives precisely enough information to pass the test, and no critical information is missing and no extra non-useful details that confuse the driver or the examiner. The school is very responsive and accurate in all the information. Mike can be too serious sometimes, but you will appreciate his advice and notes after you get your license.