Success driving school had great communication and efficiency over text as someone who prefers…read moretexts over calls. They answer any and all questions asap, and also send convenient text reminders of your appointments the day before. I had my behind the wheel instruction appointments with Keith and Phuong, and they were both incredibly helpful and concise with their explanations. Their patience with me calmed my initial nervousness about these lessons, allowing me to learn in a less stressful environment and I ended up passing the test easily! Could not recommend this company and both of my instructors more.

I had Raymond as my instructor and passed on the first try! He was super patient, nice and explains…read moreeverything in so much detail to make sure I understand the how and why behind each maneuver. He gives a lot of tips on not only how to pass the test but also be a safe and good driver. We practiced all of the routes in Redwood City multiple times just to make sure that I'm more than well prepared. He also likes drawing diagrams to explain things in the beginning to help me understand where to look when turning and where to look when parking/ pulling to the curb which was very helpful as well. He's also always on time as well as flexible with his schedule to fit mine. Highly recommend him and the driving school.

I had a great experience with Bay Area Driving Academy and especially with my instructor, Efrain…read more He was patient, supportive, and explained everything clearly, which really helped me feel confident behind the wheel. Thanks to his guidance and teaching, I passed my driving test on my very first attempt! I truly appreciate all his help and would highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive.

I scheduled and paid for a 2nd lesson, but unfortunately the instructor texted the morning of the…read morelesson to cancel because he was sick. Totally understandable. The next day I called and their answering service said email or text was the best way to reach the company. So I emailed and sent a message via their website to try to reschedule. No response. I sent a text and emailed again the following day with the same request to reschedule. Still no response. It's been 3 days and I haven't been able to get a response about rescheduling the appointment that I've already paid for but was canceled by the instructor because he was sick. I just sent another text and am crossing my fingers someone will reply to something.

My daughter took the required 6 hours of lesson with Mack when she received her permit. We spent a…read morelot of time driving together during her 6 month permit period. She then took one more lesson prior to her driving test at the DMV and passed with ZERO ERRORS the first time! Mack was patient and calm during all lessons. I highly recommend his lessons and if you plan to test at Santa Teresa he knows all the routes.

I highly recommend Mack, a great teacher in driving and life. He taught me what I should learn in…read morethe US, confidence, safety and attention to details. He made sure I was equipped so when I took my driving test I passed and finished with confidence. I highly recommend him most specially if you just moved to the US or a first time driver. He will make sure that when you finish his lessons and get your license, you are not just ready on the road but in life as well. Thank you Mack! Really appreciate all the learnings!

We had a great experience with Long and LT Driving School. He explained the DMV test procedure,…read moresimulating what would happen step-by-step. He was also pointed out the top mistakes that people make, and how to avoid them. He helped us understand what the DMV evaluators are looking for, and what will trigger an instant fail. He was also knowledgeable about the typical test routes that they take, which helped us become familiar with the roads. Of course, he also did a great job explaining things in a way that was easy to remember. Highly recommended! Note: we had previously taken three lessons (six hours) with another driving school, well known in the area. Long and LT Driving School were MUCH better!

(10 stars if I could!)…read more Passed my first try, thank you so much to Long at LT Driving School!!! My life was put on hold when I got hit by a reckless driver (a hit and run) as a pedestrian soon after moving to the Bay Area. I carried so much fear and emotional baggage around driving and honestly never imagined I'd actually be able to do it. But Long knew his stuff and taught me everything I needed to know to pass--not just how to pass the test, but how to think, see, and act like a strong driver. He's an excellent instructor: lessons tailored to me, very open to feedback, a good listener, respectful, patient, honest, and an all-around good guy. He really understands people--he could be a therapist (that's coming from a licensed therapist lols!). I cannot thank you enough, Long, for helping me get back my life (I write, as I'm holding back years' worth of tears).

Bay Hill is the best driving school in the Bay Area. I know that's saying a lot, but truth be…read moretold, I had such a great experience here. I'm a freshly 20 year old female without any experience behind the wheel, and I mean any!! Unfortunately, my nerves got the best of me during my first lesson and I freaked out. I caused myself and my instructor some stress, and sadly I was unmotivated to drive for a while. Before I left a negative review, I contacted Bay Hill's through email. They made things right and scheduled my second appointment with JP, and he was fantastic! I went from shaking like a leaf behind the wheel to having genuine confidence in 2 hours-- No exaggeration! We drove around and shared a heartfelt conversation, in which he also shared some tips on lane switching and turns. Halfway through our session, we stopped for water and stretches, so I knew my comfortability was respected. The negative reviews on this business are so upsetting. This is an excellent Asian-owned, woman-owned small business with so much diversity on their staff. If your first lesson goes awry, contact them!!! They are bound to have someone you are comfortable with. This is an honest review! I could not recommend Bay Hill Driving School enough!

My instructor was a bit of a nightmare who didn't talk me through any steps, she just told me to…read morestart driving right away and harshly corrected anything I did wrong. She would smack gum, eat food, and generally had an attitude of not caring. Only until my last class did she run me through a couple of rules but I never really learnt anything under her teaching. It was high pressure and everything I learned was like being tested without knowing there was a test or what the material was on. The only saving grace here is that the people at the office are great, they kindly signed my second permit and gave me another learning certificate for $25 when I lost my first one. I would shop around for a better driving school before settling on this one.

My daughter's instructor, Eric, was fantastic. We are very sad that Eric left, but we are very…read moregrateful to the owner, Evan, who issued us a letter that enabled us to finish out the remaining two hours at another school. Also, huge shoutout to the lady who works reception! She is very kind, professional, and prompt. Real pleasure to deal with.

Because of his anxiety, my teenage son wasn't motivated to learn to drive. The driver's ed scared…read morehim and he was content to be driven around. I wanted him to learn to drive and gain independence. My friend who used Strive Driving School for her son recommended we try Strive. My 16-year-old son gained confidence and knowledge in his four 1.5 hour lessons leading up to his driver's test. Yesterday he took his driver's license test for the first time and scored 96%. We're extremely happy and relieved. Thank you, Strive.

Online booking is easy and convenient. I've had my driver's license since 2015 but never really…read moredrove until recently. Nickolas is very patient, knowledgeable, and explains the rules clearly. After several bad experiences with other driving instructors from other driving schools, I finally found someone who helped me feel confident on the road. Highly recommend for beginner drivers or anyone rebuilding driving confidence!

My son needed a refresher course, so I was able request Ray; after reading the reviews. Very…read morepunctual and very chill - the perfect driver for my son and my nerves. After 2 hours, my son was alot more confident and even thankful for the extra driving experience. Ray took the time to help us go over some tips he suggested.

We have only positive things to say about Bay 1 Driving School! We met Wilfin a decade ago when he…read morewas driving my kids on the school bus in Menlo Park. He was always such a kind, warm, helpful driver and so good with the kids. I immediately contacted him when I needed driving lessons for my son. Wilfin is quick to respond and his pricing is reasonable. We went on lessons with Rosa and Mike and both of them were great. He accommodated our schedule and the instructors were punctual, friendly and patient with my son. They took him on the routes for 2 of the local DMV's, and he passed his driving test on the first try. Thank you Wilfin and Bay 1 Team!!!

My wife, Adeline, had to do a behind-the-wheel test because she lost sight in one eye. As a…read moresenior, she was very nervous about the test because her last driver's test was roughly 50 years ago. Her instructor Rosa was excellent. She patiently helped her improve and showed her places where she needed to be careful. She is a wonderful driving teacher.