Why we are the top rated driving school in Los Angeles.
Treating every student with the care and respect they deserve. Making sure we all make it home safety.
​
Want to learn more about our instructor team? Click here.
What could Los Angeles look like if everyone drove with safety in mind?
What if we were all Primo Drivers?
5 Lives
Spared from fatal collisions a week.
$400 Mil
Saved in economic burdens associated with vehicle collisions annually.
82 Hours
Fewer hours spent in traffic congestion per year, per Angeleno.
Infinitely
Fewer punny billboards for accident attorneys.
Our History
_JPG.jpg)
2008
Our mission began with a life changing journey.
Mark and Dorothy Primack, the founders of Primo Driving Schools, know firsthand how precious life is and how important it is to stay safe on the road. Their journey began with a life-altering experience while on a chartered bus tour with friends.
​
During the trip, the bus driver became distracted, and at 70 MPH, the vehicle flipped on its side and slid a great distance before coming to a stop. Though Mark and Dorothy were fortunate to survive, not everyone on that bus did.
​
That devastating moment changed everything. It gave them a profound appreciation for life, family, and friends—and it sparked a mission: to make roads safer by teaching new drivers how to drive responsibly and with confidence.
​
Primo Driving Schools was born from that purpose. Every lesson we teach is guided by Mark and Dorothy’s commitment to helping others avoid unnecessary tragedies and ensuring every student becomes a skilled, safe, and aware driver.
We’re not just a driving school; we’re a team dedicated to making a difference—one driver at a time.
Primo launches one car & one instructor.
2012
After years of developing best methods and practices for instruction Mark Primack opens Primo Driving School in Santa Monica. Mark instructs every student, slowly building clientele through an impeccable reputation.
2018
Primo acquires Westwood Driving School
Primo purchases Westwood Driving School, and moves into their former office in Westwood village. Westwood Driving School had been proudly serving its community since 1983, and carried a proud tradition of exceptional instruction. Westwood's top instructors and customer service staff, including Regis McNicholas & Amanda Nelson, still assist customers everyday at Primo.
UCLA partners with Primo
2023
In an effort to train fleet operators and drivers of all kinds, UCLA partners with Primo Driving Schools to provide specialized training for staff. Primo begins "Primo Fleets", a corporate and governmental training arm to support businesses and municipalities in our area through enhanced driver training.
We are here.