I highly recommend Anna's Driving School instructor Rita Flanagan. On August 19, 2023 I had two…read morestrokes which left me partially disabled with limited use of my right arm and hand about four months ago my doctor recommended to me that she felt I should consider driving again and wrote me a prescription to attend a driving/cognitive "evaluation course to learn how to drive with adaptive controls. When I met Rita for the first time, she made me feel so welcome and comfortable and confident with learning how to drive a vehicle safely with adaptive controls and after several lessons with Rita, she felt confident that I could safely drive a vehicle and pass the DMV driving with adapter controls installed on my cars. On June 5, 2025 I was given an appointment date with the DMV for a driving test with an examiner and I had a successful outcome I " PASSED" the driving test not driving a vehicle for one year and 10 months.The knowledge and experience that Rita help develop within myself allowed me to pass this driving test and I made one mistake. I turned too wide when departing the DMV parking lot and I got dinged for that but the DMV examiner wrote on his supplemental driving performance evaluation score sheet I am a very safe driver thank you so much, Rita you are an amazing, professional, and caring, helpful instructor. Anyone needing to learn how to drive with adapter controls or just a first time driving student. I would highly recommend Rita Flanagan for all your driving needs.!!!!!

On the website they make it seem like you can choose your instructor but that's not the case. You…read morereach with your information and then random people text you. It was jarring. My instructor was good during the lesson but on 3 occasions tried to reschedule the day before, sometimes the day of, and it wasn't for emergencies. They also told me that most people master how to turn on the first lesson despite this being my second lesson, which hurt my confidence (I think this instructor was socially awkward) I also had a different instructor who completely forgot about our appointment and then when I tried to reschedule it they claimed I needed to pay them a "cancelation fee" over venmo. There is nothing like that on the site and I found that weird. I'm not naming any names because I don't want anyone specifically in trouble, I think most people have had good experiences with Ann's and these specific instructors. Your mileage may vary. Edit: no I am positive this is the right school.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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 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!

William Hill is an outstanding driving instructor. I have three kids, and with our first child we…read moreused a different instructor who mostly just provided behind-the-wheel time with very little actual instruction. The difference with William was night and day. A friend recommended William when our second child was ready to learn, and I am so grateful they did. He takes time before and after each lesson to explain techniques, review what was practiced, and clearly outline what to work on next. He truly prepares students for the driving test, including sharing specific insights into what test administrators are looking for. Because of his thoroughness and thoughtful approach, I feel completely confident recommending William--even to my most selective friends. On top of all that, his pricing is very reasonable for the level of instruction and care he provides. An excellent value and an excellent instructor.

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.

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.

Great instructor! He was incredibly patient and took me from having almost no experience to passing…read moremy test in just three lessons. His use of props made everything clear and easy to understand.

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!

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 took 3 lessons with Gerald and passed my driving test the first try! Very appreciative of Gerald…read moreand his knowledge. Easy to book lessons, flexible schedule and prices are more affordable than most driving schools. Would recommend for any first time drivers!

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.