{"id":2609,"date":"2019-07-12T10:00:01","date_gmt":"2019-07-12T02:00:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/?p=2609"},"modified":"2023-07-17T16:03:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-17T08:03:30","slug":"7-top-rated-driving-schools-in-the-metro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/seven-top-rated-driving-schools-in-the-metro\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Top-Rated Driving Schools in Metro Manila"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Dealing with the traffic situation in the Philippines is already challenging enough. Even more so when you\u2019re the one in command of the wheel.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But worry not as we have compiled a list of some of the country\u2019s trusted driving schools that can prep you for tough Philippine roads:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">A1 Driving School<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/a-1driving.com\/about\/branches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Branches<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/A1DrivingSchoolPH\/photos\/a.201938289840963\/1217524224949026\/?type=3<\/p>\n<p>The multi-awarded\u00a0<strong>A1 Driving School<\/strong>\u00a0has established itself to be one of the country\u2019s premier driving school. It traces its roots back in 1977 when they only had two training vehicles available. They have long expanded and now boasts over 150 training vehicles in their 80+ branches nationwide.<\/p>\n<p>Their Driving Student Program consists not only of the actual driving courses but also lectures on Defensive Driving, Rules of the Road, Preventive Maintenance, and Handling Emergencies.<\/p>\n<p>Rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Training Center Course: Starts at Php 2,500<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Premium Course: Starts at Php 3,200<\/li>\n<li>Rush Course: Starts at Php 4,200<\/li>\n<li>Executive Course:\u00a0 Starts at Php 6,400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Website:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/a-1driving.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a-1driving.com<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facebook:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/A1DrivingSchoolPH\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">facebook.com\/A1DrivingSchoolPH<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Instagram:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/a1drivingph\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">a1drivingph<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Smart Driving School<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartdriving.com.ph\/branches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Branches<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45974\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/Smart-Driving-Website.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"555\" height=\"345\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE Smart Driving School website<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Another highly-regarded and award-winning driving school in the country is\u00a0<strong>Smart Driving School<\/strong>, which was established in 2000. The Espa\u00f1a-born driving school now has 76 branches nationwide, ready to take on more students than ever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>They also have training centers exclusively for their students\u2019 perusal, where they can execute drills and prepare for their driver\u2019s license exam.<\/p>\n<p>Rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manual Course: Starts at Php 2,200<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Automatic Course: Starts at Php 5,000<\/li>\n<li>Executive Course: Starts at Php 5,000<\/li>\n<li>Masteral Course: Starts at Php 16,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Website:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.smartdriving.com.ph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">smartdriving.com.ph<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facebook:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/smartdriving08082000\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">facebook.com\/smartdriving08082000<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2018\/07\/19\/expats-guide-to-driving-laws-in-the-philippines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expats\u2019 Guide to Driving Laws in the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Honda Safety Driving Center<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;font-size: 10pt\">Km. 17 East Service Road, South Superhighway, Para\u00f1aque City<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-45975\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/HSDC-Website.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"603\" height=\"297\" \/><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><em>IMAGE\u00a0Honda Safety Driving Center website<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">As its name suggests,\u00a0<strong>Honda Safety Driving Center<\/strong>\u00a0prioritizes safe driving and road safety above all else. They are also considered as the first training facility that offers programs not only for automobiles but also for motorcycles.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>They have courses available for beginners with no driving or riding experience, as well as refresher courses for those who have driving or riding experiences already.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Website:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hondaph.com\/hsdc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">hondaph.com\/hsdc<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facebook:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/HondaSafetyDrivingCenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">facebook.com\/HondaSafetyDrivingCenter<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2016\/09\/23\/expats-guide-to-mmdas-10-things-that-drivers-should-know\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MMDA\u2019s 10 Things That Drivers Should Know<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\">Universal Driving School<\/span><br \/>\n<\/b><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\"><a href=\"http:\/\/universal-driving.com\/Office-Locations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Branches<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/universaldrivingschoolph\/photos\/a.1723450831234238\/1723879444524710\/?type=3<\/p>\n<p><strong>Universal Driving School<\/strong>\u00a0also focuses on imparting defensive driving lessons with an aim to produce responsible and safety-conscious drivers. They have courses available for both beginners and experienced drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Their courses include classroom lectures on the principles of defensive driving, traffic rules and regulations, and basic vehicle troubleshooting.<\/p>\n<p>Rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner\u2019s Course (for 10 days): Starts at Php 4,800<\/li>\n<li>Beginners Course (for 15 days): Starts at Php 7,200<\/li>\n<li>Refresher Course (for 5 days): Starts at Php 2,500<\/li>\n<li>Refresher Course (for 7 days): Starts at Php 3,400<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Website:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/universal-driving.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">universal-driving.com<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facebook:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/universaldrivingschoolph\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">facebook.com\/universaldrivingschoolph<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2016\/09\/17\/expats-guide-to-fines-and-fees-for-common-traffic-violations-in-the-philippines\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Expats\u2019 Guide: Fines and fees for common traffic violations in the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Xcel Driving School<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-46025\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/14\/2019\/07\/XCEL-driving-school.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Xcel Driving School offers quality driving lessons at an affordable price. They make sure that their students are guided well all throughout the process until the day of the actual driver\u2019s license examination.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rates:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Beginner\u2019s Course (for 15 hours): Starts at Php 6,000<\/li>\n<li>Beginner\u2019s Course (for 20 hours): Starts at Php 10,000<\/li>\n<li>Beginner\u2019s Course (for 30 hours): Starts at Php 15,000<\/li>\n<li>Refresher Course (for 5 hours): Starts at Php 2,000<\/li>\n<li>Refresher Course (for 7 hours): Starts at Php 2,800<\/li>\n<li>Refresher Course (for 10 hours): Starts at Php 4,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Website:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.xceldrivingph.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">xceldrivingph.com<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facebook:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/XCELDrivingPH\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">facebook.com\/XCELDrivingPH<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2014\/06\/02\/drivers-license\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Guide to Applying for a Driver\u2019s License in the Philippines<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Prestige Driving School<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/prestigedrivingph\/photos\/a.1520645221512137\/2414949458748371\/?type=3<\/p>\n<p>Prestige Driving School is another choice driving school without breaking the bank. It offers four different courses: manual, automatic, dual, and manual SUV that can be taken regardless if you have prior driving experience or none.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Rates:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Manual Course (Remedial &#8211; 5 hours): Starts at Php 2,199<\/span><\/li>\n<li>Manual Course (Refresher &#8211; 10 hours): Starts at Php 4,399<\/li>\n<li>Manual Course (Beginner &#8211; 20 hours): Starts at Php 8,799<\/li>\n<li>Automatic Course (Remedial &#8211; 5 hours): Starts at Php 3,499<\/li>\n<li>Automatic Course (Refresher &#8211; 10 hours): Starts at Php 6,999<\/li>\n<li>Automatic Course (Beginner &#8211; 20 hours): Starts at Php 13,999<\/li>\n<li>Dual Course (Remedial &#8211; 6 hours): Starts at Php 3,999<\/li>\n<li>Dual Course (Refresher &#8211; 10 hours): Starts at Php 6,599<\/li>\n<li>Dual Course (Beginner &#8211; 20 hours): Starts at Php 13,199<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Website:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/prestigedrivingschoolph.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">prestigedrivingschoolph.com<br \/>\n<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facebook:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/prestigedrivingph\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">facebook.com\/prestigedrivingph<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Also read:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/tips-guides\/2015\/01\/29\/car-and-traffic-regulations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Car and Traffic Regulations<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt\"><b>Socialites Driving School<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<p>https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SocialitesDrivingSchool\/photos\/a.423282534381550\/740459739330493\/?type=3<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Socialites Driving School takes pride in being the pioneer driving school in the Philippines having been established in 1969. For 50 years, they managed to offer premium driving lessons and courses without charging their students too much.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Rates:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Refresher Course: Starts at Php 2,000<\/li>\n<li>Beginner Course: Starts at Php 7,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Facebook:\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/SocialitesDrivingSchool\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">facebook.com\/SocialitesDrivingSchool<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>Which of these driving schools have you tried before? 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