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.

A recently passed my driving test!!! thanks to John's patience and fun way of teaching!!!!…read moreappreciate it kuya!!! you are the coolest and one of the best!!! He is very patient to new drivers and a very reliable instructor!!! book him its worth it!! Godbless!

I recently passed my behind the wheel exam on my first attempt, so I figured I should leave this…read morereview. John is a great instructor. He's got that middle aged Bay Area Filipino humor and he's very thorough and clear on what to do and how to drive. The lessons were comprehensive but not overwhelming. I think the best highlight of his lessons were the places we went. He and I drove from SF to San Mateo and back, and there was always a way to cram in practice on subjects like knowing what to do at an area with few stop signs or driving on the freeway. A very honest recommendation for people that want to learn driving.

A 10/10 experience. Mr. Emilio is an excellent instructor: very punctual, honest, and incredibly…read morepatient when teaching. Plus, he trains you on the actual DMV test routes, which really helps build confidence for the exam. Highly recommended.

I had an amazing experience with Yancarlos and passed my first behind the wheel test with him!…read more I'm new to the US and have a license from another country, but wanted to have a couple of classes before attending a test since some rules are different here and I needed to get used to it. Yancarlos explained all the rules thoroughly, took me to the test area to drive around to make sure I understand the possible errors and prepared me in every possible way. He's also great to talk to, and it was great to spend the test day with him while waiting in the Daly City DMV line. Highly recommend to all drivers, novice and experienced alike.

Michael is a calm, patient, and thorough teacher…read more He responded promptly to my request for a driving session, picked me up at work, and took me driving for more than two hours of practice. After warming up on city streets, we entered and exited freeways many times (during rush hour!) to practice merging, lane changes, and adjusting from highway driving back to city streets. I felt completely safe at all times. Michael gave me very practical instruction on checking the blind spot, watching for pedestrians, defensive driving, etc. The lesson cost $220. For my situation (licensed but inexperienced driver), one lesson was all I needed.

Michael was patient, thorough, and supportive! I was able to pass my driving test after initial…read moreattempt. He helped me focus and improved my driving anticipation when I was behind the wheel. He was a huge help with my hip issues by providing a cushion to help ease my back pain and thereby helping me focus on defensive driving! His supportive but tough approach to defensive driving help me get over my behind the wheel anxiety. It was a great learning experience in addition to a thorough instruction in defensive driving fundamentals! Michael wong is worth the investment !

Albert was a great instructor and I passed my test on the first attempt! He was really patient and…read moreknowledgeable.

Albert is a very kind, patient and clear instructor. He's great at communication when setting up…read moreappointments. He explains concepts very clearly during lessons, and was very knowledgeable about skills to know for the driving test. I felt very prepared going into the test and passed on my first try.

Wow. William was an amazing instructor for our daughter. Extremely diligent with his…read morecommunications, time management and thorough with his instructions. He recommended for her last appointment to be the day of her drivers test. He went through the routes near the dmv, worked on things that we had mentioned and made sure to follow up with her. He always arrived on time and ended on time. I would highly recommend William for anyone that needs drivers training.

William was a fantastic instructor for our daughter. He was very helpful improving turns backing up…read morechanging lanes. He gave her lots of tips for the test. He explained things very well was a good communicator. He was kind and professional - 5 stars

Jay is a very knowledgeable and helpful driving instructor! I was nervous having not driven for…read moremany years, and his calm and patient teaching style helped me gain the confidence and skills to pass the driving test. We would drive from SF to Daly City and practice near the DMV so I became familiar with the roads there. He was very thorough on how to prepare for the test, and also gave me a lot of feedback and guidance on how to be a better and safer driver in general. I learned a lot, thanks!

Jay is an excellent, kind, patient instructor! He really helped me with my driving skills and…read moredriving confidence, especially when driving in San Francisco on a busy Saturday night. I greatly appreciate his driving lessons and highly recommend Jay. In two hours I learned: Perfect right and left turning Braking Driving at night Parallel parking (I did it!) Mirrors, especially watching out for bicyclest and sneaky pedestrians Drove over a bridge Drove on a freeway and highway Drove through busy Marina District with sneaky pedestrians wandering into traffic at all directions Drove into a driveway between two parked cars Drove up and down very steep SF hills Thanks again Jay!

Lawrence was my daughter's driving instructor, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more He was very patient, thorough, and clear, and all of his advice was incredibly helpful. He went above and beyond from beginning to end. On the last session, he helped my daughter practice the actual test route and made sure she was prepared for all the requirements of the driving test. He also gave us helpful advice about how early to arrive for the appointment and what to expect in terms of the wait time. Thanks to Lawrence's guidance and preparation, my daughter passed her driving test on her first try! We are so grateful for his patience, knowledge, and support. I would definitely recommend Lawrence to any parent looking for a great driving instructor.

Big thanks to Jordan for smooth intro to driving for someone who's never touched a wheel before,…read moreand Lawrence for helping with the driving test which I passed on the first attempt! I always prefer to learn with guidance and this school matched all my expectations.

Gerald is an amazing teacher! Very patient and knowledgeable! I had no experience with driving and…read morewas kind of scared of cars in general, but after a few lessons! I passed the test on my first try ! He helped me accomplished the thing I thought I would never be able to achieve! He also took care of the appointment for the final test! Very flexible schedule and affordable price! Highly recommended!

I highly recommend Gerald to anyone looking for a driving instructor. He is incredibly kind,…read morepatient, responsive, and made the entire learning process smooth. I had no prior driving experience and was on a time crunch before my permit expired, but I was able to get my driver's license in just over two weeks. I even passed on the first try! He gave me the confidence that I needed behind the wheel, and I'm so grateful I chose him as my instructor. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Mr. Lee helped me pass my behind-the-wheel test, and I couldn't be more grateful! He is such a…read morepatient and encouraging instructor who always makes you feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. He's also funny, friendly, and genuinely cares about his students. If you're looking for a wonderful, caring, and supportive driving instructor, I highly recommend Mr. Lee!

I rarely leave one-star reviews, but after spending a significant amount of money on driving…read morelessons for my daughter, I feel obligated to share our experience. My daughter took approximately 6-7 lessons with Daniel, paying around $180 per lesson. (Driver test day 250$$$) Throughout the entire process, she repeatedly came home frustrated, saying that much of the lesson time was spent talking rather than providing actual driving instruction and technical guidance. As a parent, I trusted that a professional instructor would be preparing her for success behind the wheel and for her driving test. What concerned me most was the timing and professionalism. After multiple paid lessons, Daniel suddenly suggested that my daughter might be better suited to a female instructor shortly before her driving test. If that was truly his professional assessment, it should have been communicated much earlier--not after weeks of lessons and hundreds of dollars spent. Instead of helping build confidence, my daughter felt increasingly nervous and discouraged. There were several interactions that left her feeling criticized rather than coached. A driving instructor's role is to teach, guide, and prepare students for success, especially when they are already anxious about an upcoming test. I cannot recommend Daniel based on our experience. We invested substantial time and money, yet received very little meaningful instruction compared to what we expected. Parents looking for a driving instructor should carefully consider whether they are receiving actual training, constructive feedback, and professional communication throughout the process. I hope this review helps other families make an informed decision before committing their hard-earned money.