Advantage Driving School

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Do you have any Spanish speaking driving instructors?

Yes

Do you have any instructors who are specifically good with adults who have driving anxiety/fear?

Jeff and Amar would be excellent choices to work with an adult that me have anxiety about learning to drive.

Any Filipino drivers?

Yes.

Do you have any filipino (tagalog) speaking driving instructors?

Unfortunately, we do not.

For behind the wheel, do I pay with cash or check?

You can pay by check, cash or credit card.

Can my friend come along with me during my driving session with u guys?

unfortunately, our insurance only allows for the students and instructor to be in the vehicle.

Can you schedule your DMV behind the wheel test in pleasonton ? if you have an instructor take you to the test?

yes but it is a very expensive appointment. $175 for base lesson plus $60 hour prorated for any time over three hours! please call our office 408-363-4182

Hi, how much per 1hour for an adult?

$60.00 per hour

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Can I walk in and expect to start behind the wheel lesson right away? Or is there more to it?

We don't have lessons available on a walk in basis. We generally have our appointments scheduled at least 5 days in the future. Depending on your availability is might be sooner or later.…

When you pay for the DMV Test they let you use their car for the actual dmv test?

Yes. If you sign up for our DMV Test we pick you up 1 hour before your scheduled test time, give you a one hour brush up lesson, then take you to the DMV office and wait while you take the test in our vehicle.

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Review Highlights - Advantage Driving School

“I scheduled lessons with Michael Alcala and he definitely had me feeling prepared to take my driving test!”

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