Joseph is hands down the best driving instructor I've ever encountered. If you are taking lessons…read morefrom him, you can assure yourself that you are gonna pass the road test! He goes above and beyond to teach the small but crucial details that many people overlook during their road test. What sets Joseph apart is his dedication to ensuring you're fully prepared--he takes you through the area around the DMV so you're familiar with the test route, which significantly boosts your confidence. Joseph offers his lessons at rates far more affordable than typical driving schools, without compromising on quality. If you choose to use his car for the road test, he even lets you practice in the DMV area right before your test, ensuring you're comfortable with both the car and the environment. And yes, this too is offered at a much lower cost compared to other schools. Beyond his exceptional teaching skills, Joseph is incredibly kind, considerate, and a pleasure to talk to. I couldn't recommend him more highly!

Joseph is an *incredible* driving instructor. I am in my 30s and had abandoned any hope of ever…read moregetting my driver's license or being a competent driver. He helped me confidently and successfully pass my test and build up my driving skills. He is calm and patient and teaches you many great tips and techniques. I was a nervous wreck about the test and driving, but he helped me believe in myself. 10/10 - a highly recommended driving instructor! Go to Joseph if you want to learn to drive and pass your driving test!

It's been a long year, but I made it through. My time at the Academy of Trucking has been a…read morerewarding experience overall. There were ups and downs along the way, but I wouldn't change a thing. The instructors are fantastic--friendly, supportive, and dedicated--but each has their own unique teaching style, which can sometimes feel a bit inconsistent. I trained alongside Paul, Jerry, and Mike, and they're all great people. One key takeaway is that you sometimes need to advocate for yourself, so keep that in mind and enjoy the journey. Good luck to all future students!

Went here to get my B class License for work. It was a great experience and learn a lot from Paul…read morethe Instructor. He was chill and help me learn all the right components for my in cabin inspections. The only thing I have against was I got lost the first time getting to school. The GPS sent me to some neighborhood. It's not the school fault and that why I still gave it 5 star review.

I recently passed my CDL exam, and I couldn't have done it without this school. The training was…read morevery professional and practical, and the instructors were patient, knowledgeable, and supportive throughout the whole process. They made sure I understood everything clearly and gave me the confidence to succeed. Highly recommend this school to anyone preparing for their CDL! 我最近顺利通过了 CDL 考试，这所学校帮了我很大忙。培训非常专业、实用，教练耐心、经验丰富，并且在整个过程中一直支持和指导我，让我学得很清楚，也更有信心去考试。非常推荐这所学校给所有正在准备 CDL 的人！

I finally passed the exam after taking it three times. I was quite nervous during the tests, and my…read morelearning ability isn't the strongest, so the progress wasn't very smooth. I'm truly grateful to Coach Huang for his patience and dedication--without his tireless guidance, I wouldn't have been able to pass. I also met many different friends at the driving school; we encouraged each other and made progress together. It was a valuable and memorable experience.

My experience with Cities Driving School is the equivalent to that perfect hole-in-the-wall…read morerestaurant that you don't want to tell too many people about, because you are worried that business will become too good and they will be too busy. However, this review is for a driving school and not a restaurant! I can't hope to tell enough people! ***AS ALWAYS, LONG STORY SHORT, SKIP TO THE BOTTOMLINE*** Driving schools and driving instructors are not like a restaurant in that you hope that you don't ever need to go back to paying for their services. If you do, it's either because the instructor is no good, or because the student is struggling. Well, I just got back from two hours of training and I feel so great about what I learned today. I am never going to have to pay for a Class C training ever again! I called about a week ago to schedule a behind-the-wheel training and I rescheduled for this week. First of all, I am an experienced driver with a clean driving record, with no major accidents. Coming from L.A., I know what an angry/aggressive driver looks like, and how to drive defensively (will return to this in a moment). Why am I doing behind-the-wheel training? To learn how to operate a standard (manual/stick) transmission. We scheduled to meet at JLSquare, but I was running late, so Steven picked me up in front of a corner coffee shop along the way. He knew exactly where he was going and as soon as we got to a spot off Broadway where there was zero traffic, he pulled over, checked my current driver's license and we got out and switched seats. He had a sheet of handwritten notes already prepared and went through the basics of how to drive stick. I know, it's late for me to learn, but better late than never! Just a few minutes and we were off! Starting off, I didn't stall too many times, but as I got the hang of it, I started stalling more and more, until we got stalled at an intersection! !__! Bad news! But, Steven was very calm, very patient and knew how to relieve the anxiety and pressure of learning something new while actively doing it. Still, I was having a hard time, and ended up stalling again at a stop sign. I have a habit of checking my rear view too often and noticed when the guy behind us was following too close. He starts honking as I'm turning the engine over and pulls around us (in a one-lane road) and stops after the intersection, waits for us to get behind him, and gets out! He starts to yell about how I like playing games and comes up to my window. Neither of us really know what's going on and just stare at him as he's going off on us. The guy comes up to my window and punches the glass a couple times and storms off. Before he gets in, I yell, "Hey man, I'm just learning!" He speeds off. I got his plate number, but what good does that do? No harm, no foul. (But really this was an indisputable moment of legitimate assault). Needless to say, I was in disbelief that someone in the Bay would have an attitude like that and said, "What if I had a gun? Man, he's brave" Steven replied, "You know, if he hits you just a little bit, I would rather sue and make him pay big." We started making jokes and laughing about it and after this, somehow the tension is released and what he's been telling me the whole time just clicks. I can feel what brings the engine to stall, and I get what he means by "Hold! Be patient, man!" BOOM, and just like that (in the aftershock of the crazy guy) my brain understands and my body reacts and there's no more problem! No trouble at all! We even took it to the busier parts of downtown Oakland and the clustered mess by the lake. Steven does a really good job of relaxing you and convincing you not to worry about the other drivers around you, and just focus on your driving. We left it at a very good note and I feel confident to take to the streets on my own. ***BOTTOMLINE: If you need Class C behind-the-wheel driver's training, Cities is the place to call. No hassle, no bullshit. Just an experienced, relaxed and friendly instruction at a very affordable price -- cheaper than any other ones that I've found online. The catch? You won't ever need to go back as a return customer.***

BAD BAD BAD PERIOD. Six hours= 3days. LATE FOR EACH APPOINTMENT EVERYTIME APPROXIMATELY 15MINS…read more Very disappointed, rush teaching, not much hands or foot on training. She step on the accelerating pedals rather than letting them feel how are they supposed to drive. Her teaching is so last century when the DMV is literally updating their guildlines every other years. Never says Hi or steps out the car to greet, give handshake customers at all. Please choose a different driving school than this. Not worth your money at all. Waste of time didn't learn anything other than what I've read and youtubing.

Oh my gosh, Jacqueline was so incredibly kind, encouraging and supportive with my teen driver! I…read morehave already recommended her many times over to people I know. My daughter had some fantastic lessons with Jacqueline this past summer which helped to polish and round out her skills before her in person driving test. I will always be grateful to Jacqueline, not only for her impeccable teaching skill, but for her beautiful, kind, and connecting spirit. The idea of getting in the car and driving with a stranger certainly can be daunting but having the opportunity to see some of Jacqueline's teaching videos on youtube really helped us feel comfortable in choosing her as a teacher. It also was cool to see her with her daughter in one of the videos. It made me feel, here is someone who really understands. Thank you again, so much!

My son received the first 2 driving sessions with Carlos and the last 2 sessions with Jacky, the…read moreowner. Appointments were easy to book online and we received reminders about the appointments. The pickup locations were also flexible, and we chose pick ups at our home. Both instructors gave good verbal feedback, and as the parent I received email summaries detailing what my son did well and what he could do to improve. I especially appreciated Jacky's teaching style, as she was a former educator and she knew how to give positive encouragement and support each student's needs. I felt she genuinely cares about her student drivers and wants to help them succeed. Her positive attitude made my son felt comfortable and more confident with each session. When she learned that we had to reschedule the driving test to the Oakland-Claremont DMV as the El Cerrito DMV (our preferred location) was closed for renovations, and we were concerned about the busy environment of the Oakland-Claremont location, she did not hesitated to offer to drive there so that my son can be familiar with the area. She exceeded my expectations and I can recommend her highly.

Legit driving school. Great google reviews. Definitely recommend. My daughter registered with them…read moreand was very happy. They had cameras inside the car made me very comfortable.

Nate was an excellent instructor. He observed me driving and pinpointed what I needed to work on. I…read morewas able to use his car for my driving test and passed! Definately a worthwhile investment for your future.

Nate was a very good teacher , I recommend him for first time drivers. He is very helpful.read more

Terrible person to talk to even before arranging the session. Very rude when I said that I got…read morebetter quotes saying that it is about quality. He wanted me to pay $20 extra for where he lives - I am not obliged to go for it. sucks with attitude, do not recommend! Also called me many times and sent text messages calling me bitch and ugly piece of shit. I reported him to Thumbtack where I had solicited services.

For all those people trying to pass their driving test,Haithem is the BEST driving Instructor…read moreyou'll ever find! He is very patient and repeatedly gives detailed instructions.He is very punctual and extremely responsible. Before working with Haithem, my driving skills were poor, I didn't pay attention and couldn't even handle any reverse manoeuvres) I am happy to report that I passed my Practical Test!I couldn't be happier with the outcome! Also important to highlight that I had previous experience with other instructors and it was not positive(..I almost considered not learning how to drive.So my advice to anyone, that want to properly learn what to do and pass the exam is to book lessons with Haythem's Driving School! He provides very useful tips to tackle difficult situations and gives excellent guidance.He is very professional instructor you'll meet, and his high level skills and experience of driving will most definitely lead you to pass! For the new and really inexperienced drivers all the way to the experienced ones, can deal with all types of drivers and believe me, his teaching style is 100% going to make you pass! He knows all of the test routes, can help you get a test in the right location very quickly, and is very straight forward in teaching you what skills you need to pass your driving test in the first go! All the way up to the test day Haithem was very supportive and made sure everything made sense, setting me up to do the best I possibly can! 10/10 highly recommend Haithem as an Amazing Instructor!!