Driving Schools near Berkeley

“Exceptional Instructor, Life-Changing Experience!I can't express enough gratitude for Cynthia at Ride on Driving School, who was my instructor. As someone who has always been super paranoid about driving, my initial attempts with my dad only added to the stress. He wasn't the most patient teacher, often resorting to yelling during practice sessions.Enter Cynthia – my saving grace! I took 6-7 classes with her, starting with zero driving experience. Not only did she help me overcome my fears, but her guidance and support were instrumental in me passing my driving exam on the first try. I'm writing this review six months later to share the continued positive impact she's had on my driving journey.Cynthia's calm demeanor and unwavering belief in her students make her stand out. For someone like me, who was terrified of driving, her encouragement was a game-changer. I still remember joking with her about saving my dad's cigarette boxes as stress relief – a testament to the challenging situation I was in.Thanks to Cynthia, I've become a responsible driver, constantly learning and improving my skills. Her support went beyond the basics of driving; it was a holistic experience that boosted my confidence and made me believe in my abilities.If you're looking for a driving instructor who genuinely cares about your success, I wholeheartedly recommend Cynthia. She's not just a teacher; she's a mentor who can transform even the most nervous drivers into confident and responsible individuals. Ride on Driving School is lucky to have her, and so are all the students who get the privilege of learning from her expertise!“

“Was very thorough, learned everything I needed for the test. Passed and it was quite easy“

“I had a great experience learning with Kirt, I highly recommend scheduling with him. He is very professional, gives great feedback, patient and kind. He definitely prepared me the skills I needed to pass my driving test. Thank you Kirt!“

“Took a lesson and the test the same day the instructor Andrew was great at identifying what I needed to work on and within 2 hrs I passed my driver test would recommend“

“Best school for truck driving, best teachers don bladimir jefe de jefes y el señor de Los cielo and his son bladimir jefes de jefes, the alpha males, make you feel welcome doesn’t even feel like a school, you come in and they greet you and treat you as family. I couldn’t say nothing better but greatness from them ????you search up this school don’t second guess it they will get you right.“

“Joseph is hands down the best driving instructor I've ever encountered. If you are taking lessons from him, you can assure yourself that you are gonna pass the road test! He goes above and beyond to teach the small but crucial details that many people overlook during their road test. What sets Joseph apart is his dedication to ensuring you're fully prepared--he takes you through the area around the DMV so you're familiar with the test route, which significantly boosts your confidence. Joseph offers his lessons at rates far more affordable than typical driving schools, without compromising on quality. If you choose to use his car for the road test, he even lets you practice in the DMV area right before your test, ensuring you're comfortable with both the car and the environment. And yes, this too is offered at a much lower cost compared to other schools. Beyond his exceptional teaching skills, Joseph is incredibly kind, considerate, and a pleasure to talk to. I couldn't recommend him more highly!“

“We were so happy to work with Donald after many bad experiences with other private driving instructors. My now-licensed 16yo wrote the following review: "Exactly the experience I would expect from a driving instructor, which is more then I could say about the ones I've had in the past! Donald was great, he was very clear about his instructions, never made me feel pressured, and was very clear about improvements I could make and what to work on."“

“I cannot recommend Ann's Driving School enough! My instructor, Tiara, was professional, supportive and patient. She was a wonderful teacher, taking a calm and level-headed approach, which as an anxious driver, I really appreciated. Tiara was consistently checking in with me during our lessons, making sure I felt comfortable and that the lessons were going at a speed I was comfortable with (no pun intended). She is extremely knowledgeable on the Bay Area locations to practice driving with different levels of difficulty, and always explained everything to me so I understood when I was 'graduating' to the next level of difficulty. I can say with certainty that Tiara is an extremely gifted teacher who is responsible for changing my life, and you would be lucky to have her as an instructor. :)“

“Dan was amazing!!! He was super patient with me being a nervous driver. He was strict and straight to the point when it came to the lesson, he made me feel like I was back in school but it was all worth it in the end because I passed my driving test on the first try! I can’t express how grateful I am and how wonderful the experience was for me!! The price is not bad at all compared to other schools where they are crazy expensive.“

“Very responsive, supportive, and clear about the process, and it's easy to pay and book online. My daughter passed first go...that is the best feedback :)“

“I just enrolled with this program. Enrollment process was fair and easy. Calling, having to schedule an appointment for intake and filling out paperwork....it wasn't much of a hassle. I've seen negative reviews mostly on this business and funny yet it wasn't my first pick. But since I had no other option I had to enroll (given courts timeframe demand although I could've extended it). I was very iffy on the location since it's right next to AmTrak and the location seemed very desolate. They are very stern on scheduling and enrollment (most of the reviews are because of rudeness and poor customer service) so missing an appointment set them and YOU back. A spot that's reserved and drops out affect the other person that needs that spot to meet requirements. As serious as they are, you have a responsibility to uphold your requirements when enrolling with them. They take it just as seriously. Intake is very straightforward, evaluations are done, welfare is considered on personal situations and most importantly meeting the person's court mandated deadline. Aside from payment plans, deposits and flexible ways to pay... you must follow the conditions set. When I started my first lesson it was a very valuable experience to remember. They care about you but if you waste your time let alone theirs well consider it "touché.“

“hi I want tell to every body this driving chool is the best number one special the teacher of this driving school. I six times become fail i lost much more money but the nice teacher of this school with special skills and experince which he has made me able to pass the test he took me to the deferent roads of oakland and he draw the road by pen. now im happy and i got today my driving license.“

“Went here to get my B class License for work. It was a great experience and learn a lot from Paul the Instructor. He was chill and help me learn all the right components for my in cabin inspections. The only thing I have against was I got lost the first time getting to school. The GPS sent me to some neighborhood. It's not the school fault and that why I still gave it 5 star review.“

“Excellent company. Mona and Latrisa helped my daughter passed her driving test. My daughter originally went through a different driving school and I'll be honest, they did not prepare her well. I found Mona's company on Yelp and from the moment I talked to Mona and met with her I knew my daughter was in the right hands. I wish I had known Mona before we went with the other driving school because I believe my daughter would have passed on her first try. This was my daughter's second try and Mona and Latrisa were able to correct the errors that my daughter made on her first try. If you need a driving school All In The Family Driving is the one you should go with. Their prices are fair and reasonable. Excellent customer service. Thank you again to Mona and Latrisa.“

“I'm an adult driving student so I thought I'd add my experience here! I worked with Kirt and Sean, and had an excellent experience with both. They were very helpful and experienced, and gave me the tools to get over my fear of driving. Within the first lesson I already felt much more comfortable behind the wheel, after years of having driving anxiety. I took my very first driving lesson on June 26, and I passed my driving test on August 6th. I went with the 5 lesson package, which was well worth the money! I never thought I'd be able to go from level 1 to passing the test in less than two months-- the local driving school instructors are true professionals! If you're selecting an instructor, I would recommend Kirt if you learn well with clear cut and precise instructions, and more structured learning. Sean is great if you like to learn more based on feel/intuition, visualization, and a learn-by-doing approach. Both instructors are great at what they do, and I imagine each teacher's style will suit some people more than others.“

“Vincent is a patient teacher, and helped me get comfortable behind the wheel. Highly recommend“

“I’ve been going to the Hercules library for over 15+ years with my daughters. It’s such a clean atmosphere with great Staff. I’ve never been in there once when it wasn’t in order, the atmosphere is extremely quiet which it should be but it’s pleasant. I still love to go in from time to time to grab a good read with my library card, find a quiet area and just read & relax! The bathrooms are also clean which is a plus. I have nothing but great things to say about the Hercules library!“

“Highly recommended. He is am very calm and positive person. He will motivate you a lot and gives you friendly environment.“

“My instructor was Stacey. I had a great experience with her! She helped me overcome my fear of driving as well as provided me with some helpful tips when I am feeling anxious. I felt very comfortable with her as an instructor. I definitely learned a lot about navigating the road and taking control of the wheel. Thanks to her I was able to pass my test on the first try!“

“Just finished the beginner rider course. Ren and Kevin were great instructors. Friendly and knowledgeable. ?“