Very impressed with Riva Davia driving school. My daughter just finished her 3rd and final driving…read morelesson with them and immediately passed her DMV license test. The instructors were really helpful in her journey. Some points I found particularly impressive: 1) they took her on the highway for the first time, this felt safest for us all (having someone who could take over if needed at high speeds!) 2) on one occasion they pulled over and instructor drew on paper how and where to begin a turn in an intersection. this visual demo really stuck with her and was helpful. 3) on her last lesson, they drove to the DMV test to get test day specific help including where to go, what roads they might be driving on, what are some areas others often get tripped up. there were other examples of really helpful lessons but I cannot remember. I also liked that this company in particular was incredibly easy to book an appointment with! others I found were booked out too far in advance. they also always showed up on time and used the full lesson time. All in all, I highly recommend!

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 truly one of the best instructors I have ever had - if I could give him 6 stars, I…read morewould! I was referred to Michael for driving lessons by a friend who also took lessons with him and had my first lesson in October of 2024. I had never driven a car before this day! Michael is extremely patient, kind, and helps you to feel relaxed and confident when you're behind the wheel. He is flexible with his teaching styles and can accommodate different learning needs. Personally, I work best with a more visual learning style and he was very supportive of that! He is incredibly experienced and knowledgeable in what he does and on top of that, has a fantastic personality as well! I can proudly say that after only 6 lessons with Michael, I was able to pass my driving test and get my license!!! I highly, highly recommend him as a driving teacher and feel so lucky that I was able to work with him when preparing for my test!

The best driving instructor! I've always been afraid of driving even though I had my license, and…read moreMichael finally got me over the fear. He is an effective teacher who shows you how to drive safely and have confidence. Highly recommend him.

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!

The best and amazing driver instructor. Very much recommend :) thank you so much Kuya John! God…read morebless you.

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.

Adding my 5-star review. Confident Driving School is for all ages and level of driving skills…read more Being a well seasoned driver I reluctantly bought a bigger 2025 model vehicle for safety reasons. Jeddy answered the call. He understood exactly what I needed without me going into detail. Jeddy covered everything on my list. I'm much more confident parallel parking my rather large vehicle. That was my main concern. Thought I had to learn the basics all over agai, i didn't. Confident Driving School is is current with the times.

We loved this experience! Leo was patient, timely and knowledgeable. My son is on the shy side,…read moreand that did not prevent Leo from getting him to fulfill all of his requirements. My son passed his driving test on the first try, and Leo was a big part of that success. Because my son is one of the oldest in his class, we have been able to tell many of his friends about Confident Driving School. Super happy!

Great customer service. They are very accommodating when scheduling driving lessons and exams. And…read moreare always on time.

I got my license on a first try and i never drive before. Kuya Philip was the one who taught me and…read moreis a very knowledgeable, patient and good instructor. He makes sure you know all the rules and gently remind you if you forget them.I recommend this driving school they are very professional.

I hadn't driven in 10 years. For an upcoming job interview, I need to prove that I can indeed…read moredrive, eventhough this is not a driving job. We live in interesting times. I looked up driving schools and gave Daniel a call yesterday. He had availability this morning and he picked me up at 10 this morning for a 2-hour course. He texted me when he was at my address, I came down, climbed into the drivers seat, and we were off! Daniel is calm. I give that statement it's own sentence because Daniel's calm instruction and gentle voice go a long way for anyone learning to drive, and for me just needing a refresher course. We drove through busy San Francisco, narrow China Town, turned left and right, parallel parked and practiced baking up. I nailed it, thanks to Daniel's excellent, calm instruction! I highly recommend his Excel Driving School!

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.

SCAM SCAM SCAM Not a real business, they take your money but…read moreDO NOT provide lessons! They do not return phone calls and thir email bounces back.

I've had such an amazing experience with Bill. Bill's a great driving instructor who is super…read morepatient, calm and knowledgeable. As someone who is relearning to drive after 15+ years, Bill is able to help me slowly regain my confidence with driving. He takes me on different types of roads to allow me to get a feel for driving in different roads/conditions, which are super important as a newish driver. Bill's Defensive driving school office is also very helpful and great at responding back. There were a few times I had to reschedule my appointment and the office always reply to my voicemail right away. Highly recommend Bill's Defensive Driving School!

I am very happy with the results of Collin Huey for a driving instructor for my teen. He was…read morepunctual and had written material to give my daughter to read and study. His teaching style sticks and you learn fast with how he explains things. After each lesson he debriefs with the student and Tells them what they need to work on. Then he will go over it with me, the parent and give me tips on where to go and what additional exercises I should practice with my teen. My teen passed with flying colors today after a 15 minute driving test. Even the DMV tester said my child has a good test score.

Would leave 0 stars if I could. They canceled my first lesson 2 hours before I was due to have it…read more They didn't have the curtesy to call but instead sent me a message that made no sense whatsoever. Do not use this unprofessional company!!!

Gordon is an amazing instructor, he was very patient and very informative. It's clearly his goal to…read moreget you out on the street safely, not just pass the test. That being said he knows all the ins and outs of the driving tests at the DMVs in his area, he took me to the route I got tested for. I used his car for the test, he helped me get through the paperwork quickly. Highly recommended.

While I wish I could give Gorden 1 star I will say he is very knowledgeable and is somewhat helpful…read morein teaching you to drive. I am a 22 year old learning for the very first time. I took 3 lessons with Gorden but after my lesson yesterday I am so unbelievably upset. Gorden will constantly belittle you the entire lesson and give you major attitude all while constantly answering his phone to set up other drivers lessons. IN THE MIDDLE OF DIRECTING YOU! Leaving you extremely confused on what to do next. I have very tough skin. I dealt with the attitude for two lessons as I get it must be stressful teaching new drivers and he is a very seasoned instructor so it's routine. But the complete and utter lack of respect is so wrong for new drivers. He seldom gives positive reinforcement and he make you feel like complete crap for learning. Yesterday during my lesson it came to a head toward the end of the lesson. I honestly even regret paying him but at the time I thought it was the right thing to do since it was towards the end of the lesson but I wish I could get a refund. He was trying to teach me to park and parallel park as well. I am not a person who will instantly pick up what someone is teaching me. It's already nerve wracking worrying about someone's car and the cars around you and then to have someone getting angry and belittling you for not remembering something all while just trying to learn pushed me to the limit where I was holding back tears. No one should feel this way. I put the car in park put the emergency brake on and left crying to a nearby park. I've only spent a few hours in the car and when you have someone giving you attitude and being rude it wears on you. I will firstly admit I definitely made mistakes while on our lessons. That's the point of the lessons, TO LEARN. Yelling at someone effects your driving and state of mind. It effected me so much that for the next hour I just spent crying until I calmed down enough to order a Lyft home. He tried to apologize through text and drive me home but the damage was done. I have never felt this way ever being taught to drive. He is not a teach for people who are sensitive for sure you will probably be leaving your lesson in tears. Yes I will admit that there are things I should've remembered or known but it's so unbelievably hard to recall that information when the person you are trying to learn for it treating you so very wrongly. If you don't like tough love learning STAY AWAY.