Horrible service. I would never trust this company again with my child…read more I paid $200 toward a $475 agreement with Four Seasons for my daughter's behind-the-wheel driving instruction. During one of the lessons, the instructor took my minor daughter to his personal home for a "water bottle fill-up" and restroom break without my knowledge or consent. There was absolutely no reason my child should have been taken to a private residence during paid instructional time. When I confronted him, instead of acknowledging the seriousness of the situation, he became defensive and tried to justify it by claiming public locations were "unsafe." I later reviewed DMV guidelines, which clearly state instructors are not supposed to use lesson time for personal errands and that restroom breaks should occur at public locations. After losing trust in this instructor, I requested my daughter's certificate for the 2 hours already completed so we could continue with another school. He ignored my messages while clearly reading them, and only responded after I pointed out that the messages had been seen. He claimed he needed to "review his records" before sending the certificate, yet days later I still have no certificate and no resolution. I have proof, including location data and photos my daughter sent confirming she was taken to his home. I will be filing a formal complaint with the DMV and pursuing reimbursement through small claims court if necessary for services that were paid for but not properly fulfilled. Parents should seriously reconsider using this service.

I paid for 6 hrs for my son to get his 6 hrs certificate. All went well after 2 lessons. We waited…read morefor his 3rd lesson but never received a text or a call. I decided to text and call Dan but now that same number replied that he is not a driving instructor. It's the same number as the one that we have been communicating with and the same as the one on their website. I searched DMV driving school list and 4 season driving is not listed on DMV website. I searched Better Business Bureau and it's not listed there either. I will be contacting my credit card company to request a refund for services not rendered.

We had a positive experience with Local driving school. My son's instructor Kirt was great! He was…read moreon time for the lesson each time we booked and gave great positive feedback on things he should work on before the next lesson. We decided to book the extra lesson for the DMV test. Kirt showed up on time and my son said he was able to get a great practice run in right before the test and he passed the first time. Highly recommend Kirt and Local driving school.

Huge thanks to my instructor Kirt. He is nice and patient and willing to take me to Vallejo DMV to…read morepractice. I passed the road test with full points after 3 lessons.

Fantastic folks. Both our kids used Ride On. Mark is great, he does the scheduling. And Patti is…read moreAMAZING! Both our kids loved working with her. She is super knowledgeable, positive, and knows how to prepare for the test! Super safe and just a lovely lovely person. Give them a call!

My daughter did her first driver training session with this school. It went ok, the instructor was…read morepersonable. However I found the communication with the owner and the instructor painful at best. Always had to leave a voicemail and wait sometimes days for a call back. I sent a text once to the owner and he called 5 days later saying "don't text, i get too much spam and i don't read them". The driving instructor never replied to a text i sent. It was bad enough that I looked for another driving school. Found another local one with good reviews, was able to book two sessions immediately online (thank you, it's 2024) and the owner called me back just to verify everything i had submitted, super easy. More importantly though, my daughter had her first lesson with the new school and came home with the impression that she learned 10 times as much with this new school instructor than at Ride-on. For two hours the new instructor talked about driving habits, laws, tips, what to expect not only with her test but as a new driver. Not just idle chitchat to fill two hours of time.

Our daughter had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Tiarra. She's great with anxious…read morestudents, patient, and knowledgeable. She also communicates clearly and proactively about scheduling, paperwork and DMV requirements. I recommend her without hesitation. Fast forward 4 years to 2026 with an updated review.... Now it was our Son's turn to learn to drive, and of course we turned to Tiarra. Since he is over 18, professional instruction wasn't mandated by the DMV, but we wanted him to learn confidence and safe driving practices. Tiarra was a great teacher for our son, even though he is very different from his sister. Again, Tiarra was great with a nervous new driver, and I could see his confidence increase after each lesson. Again, she communicated clearly and proactively, and was rock solid reliable.

I'm originally from the UK and have had a UK license in the past but have not driven regularly for…read morea long time. I signed up with Arturo, and after just 3 lessons I put in for my test and successfully passsed. Arturo is an excellent instructor, very professional and extremely knowledgeable when it comes to the various DMV test centers in the bay area. He helped me overcome any anxieties, preparing me for both the test and driving in general around the city. I would definitely recommend Arturo to others looking to pass their test in the bay area.

Sam is fantastic! He provided great tips for my son. I am grateful he was so nice and patient.read more

Disappointed with Sam, very inconsistent returning calls. We get it, you're a driving instructor;…read moretherefore, you can't always return calls promptly, but you prefer texts? Sure hope you're safely texting and not driving while texting. Furthermore, he only takes cash or checks, what's that about? If owners prefer cash only, it's easier to shield from income taxes, and they can report less earnings than they actually are & pay less income taxes. Things that make you go hmmmm??? He also has no decal displayed on his vehicle indicating "student driver", or company logo...absolutely nothing. Search on Yelp for other driving schools, highly recommend going with https://coastlineacademy.com. They offer feasible package deals, whereas Sam's rates are highway robbery (cash or check with no receipt provided). Coastline Academy takes all major credit cards. Coastline offers many instructors to choose from and flexible hours to fit your teenager's busy schedule. The vehicles are all decked out with their company logo/advertisement, very safe. The signage alone makes others aware there's a rookie student driver, so beware. They also send you a lesson report afterwards, so parents are aware of the grade, along with the child. It provides both positive feedback and constructive criticism, something this instructor doesn't understand. Be safe and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

Hey just finished my third lesson really good instructor, Kirt gives great directions and gives a…read morelot of small details I didn't know about We had a lot of conversations so the time didn't feel long Enjoyed having him as my driving instructor. I know what to expect for the road test and also drove around the el cerrito area.

I am a senior--I first got got my license 67 years ago and now that I am 83 I thought it was time…read moreto improve my driving. The Local Driving school was accomodating and efficient in quickly scheduling me. Kirt was my instructor for two 2-hour lessons. He took me through a variety of driving situations. He was clear, friendly, precise and patient and also truthful about what I did well and what needed improvement. If I decide I need more instruction I'll go back to the Local Driving School and ask for Kirt. He is the best!

Simply the best you can get…read more Pay the tiny bit extra and know that your son or daughter will be getting EXPERT instruction in a REAL FULL SIZED car with a caring and knowledgeable coach. Our daughter was super nervous, and David was just the greatest. He empowered her to make safe decisions, built her confidence, and offered advanced instruction with genuine kindness and caring. Bills Defensive Driving School is the best in the SF Bay Area by a long shot!

When I first booked the behind the wheel for my child with Lindsey, I made an agreement for 3…read morelessons package at a certain price. Because I was uneasy paying up front for all 3 lessons, Lindsey said I could pay for each lesson by check at the time of my appointment. This sounded great. Bill ended up being my child's driving instructor for the first lesson. Like other people have said, he did have his hand on the steering wheel most of the time, not allowing my child to have their own control. I thought this was weird, but honestly, I just needed the lesson for dmv purposes. Fast forward to several months later and I try to book the last 2 lessons. Because it's a new year now, the male on the phone said the price had gone up. I understand. The price went up. But I already had made a pre existing agreement with Lindsey, so my initial quoted prices should be locked in and honored. I already had the first lesson. The male on the phone was very insistent that even though I had spoken with Lindsey on pricing, I still have to pay the new increased price. Now how is this fair? I'm still waiting to hear back from him...so we shall see how great of a company they are....or how money hungry they really are.

My son used this driving program and both he and I were so pleased with the owner, Jacqueline…read moreRegev, and her instruction. I appreciated her communication style and that she provided both of us with a guideline of what to expect. My son was very comfortable with her and her instructions. She gave him homework after each class and communicated with me about what I should be working on with my son. I could NEVER (:- 0) have been as patient or taught my son the many things she did! I'm so grateful. He passed with flying colors and knew what to expect. I highly recommend Ms. Regev and her program/business.

Oh my gosh, Jacqueline was so incredibly kind, encouraging and supportive with my teen driver! I…read morehave already recommended her many times over to people I know. My daughter had some fantastic lessons with Jacqueline this past summer which helped to polish and round out her skills before her in person driving test. I will always be grateful to Jacqueline, not only for her impeccable teaching skill, but for her beautiful, kind, and connecting spirit. The idea of getting in the car and driving with a stranger certainly can be daunting but having the opportunity to see some of Jacqueline's teaching videos on youtube really helped us feel comfortable in choosing her as a teacher. It also was cool to see her with her daughter in one of the videos. It made me feel, here is someone who really understands. Thank you again, so much!

They did a great job with my daughter's driving lesson. I wanted her to have a professional take…read moreher out before her test. She learned a few things I had not taught her. Also, the lady was funny and engaging. They do provide a car which has a brake on the passenger side.

Christian and Mona were great instructors!! My daughter feels confident about freeway driving and…read moreparallel parking -- two tricky skills for new drivers. Lessons were easy to schedule and response time was quick. Thank you!

Now, I have to let you know that I worked at NIAD back in the day and met my husband there. He…read morestill works there and my leaving and time there was brutal! But, boy have times changed! I love coming here for the art, the comraderie of the staff and the clients are full of love, hugs and joy! I have bought art there, I have bought jewelry there, and we went to NYC to be present with one of their artists who had a piece in the Whitney Bienniel! I was hired to be the personal secretary to Dr. Katz who founded Creative Growth in Oakland, Creativity Explored in San Francisco, and Creativity Unlimited in San Jose (I believe they closed a while back). I was at the first conference of Art and Disabilities held at the center with representatives from the four centers and others. Some came as far away as Canada and Minnesota. At that time, Creative Growth was the star of the group and we all aspired to have their success. Well, NIAD has found it. The idea for the center started after the mental health facilities in CA were closed by Ronald Reagan. But before the closure, Florence, his wife and artist, would drive up with art supplies so that the people could create art. A lot of the clients were relocted to the bay area and he opened the center for them to create art. Eli was passionate about the clients and felt that they had a right to create and he created a center where that's possible. I'm sure that he is beaming over everything that NIAD has become - an inclusive, welcoming place where artists get a chance for creative expression and can earn money from what they make. Good job for keeping it up guys!

HOORAY!!! This…read moreproject reached its goal with almost a week to spare. Pat yourselves on the back, you are a mighty fine bunch of Yelpers!