We had a great experience with Long and LT Driving School. He explained the DMV test procedure, simulating 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! read more

(10 stars if I could!) 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). read more

I passed the DMV drive test on my first try thanks to Long and Karen at LT Driving. I'm an adult learner with a full-time work schedule and other commitments, and LT met me where I'm at and understood how best to meet my needs so that I can put enough practice hours and be confident for the road test. They were on time, patient, observant, honest, respectful, and professional. The student portal and supporting backend call center made purchasing lessons and scheduling practices user friendly. Communications were clear and timely. I would recommend LT Driving's services. Five stars and thank you! read more

Instructor Karen is awesome! Super supportive and easy to work with. Definitely recommended!

Attempting to get your license as an adult can be a challenge. Personally speaking, there was a lot of anxiety and some level of shame that I didn't have my license. When I finally decided to go for it, I did my due diligence to look for the right instructor. Long seemed to fit the bill, so I booked him for the 5 lesson package and I'm glad I did. I explained to Long during our first meeting that I had little to no driving experience so he was molding me from scratch. Lesson 1 wasn't bad, but after a gap between the next one, lesson 2 was a particularly rough one for me. Here's where Long earned his keep and his sterling reputation. After what could've been a discouraging moment for me, Long took the time to reflect with me after the lesson and figure out what might have gone wrong and what he needed to do as an instructor to help me. And he did. He listened to some of my concerns/reflections, adjusted our lessons, and after some time, it finally clicked! Today, I passed my driving test on my first attempt. The foundation I gained from my lessons with Long were integral to my success and I will carry them with me as I continue to build on my driving experience and skills. Thank you, Long. I didn't always make it easy on you but I appreciate you sticking by me and helping me figure it out! read more

Ms. Belen was very helpful! Helped my daughter pass her license test 1st try no problem! Very satisfied with the service!

Best driving school around. Competitive price, flexible schedule and very resourceful. Lana is super helpful and very responsive. All my emails were replied to the same day, most times within 30 minutes of my email. Instructor Long is patient, passes his knowledge on to his students and looks for their best interest. Thank you Lana and Long! read more

I want to express my appreciation for LT Driving School. They are professional and prompt. They worked hard to make sure our daughter was ready for her driving test. She passed her test on her first try! Donny was a great instructor and is very professional and knowledgeable. He makes the learning experience a positive one and my daughter felt she learned so much from him. He made sure our daughter was well prepared for her driving test and that's the reason she passed her test with ease. Thank you, Donny, so much! Also, I want to reach out to Lana who was our contact at LT. She was always quick to respond to my questions and scheduling requests. She really has excellent customer service! We have a younger daughter that I will definitely be using LT Driving School for her as well. If you are looking for a good reliable professional driving school, you found it! Thank you LT Driving School. read more

First daughter just got her license and twin is now in progress. You can't go wrong here.

Instructor Long is truly a professional at what he does. My daughter learned so much about driving that I was not up to date on. All the hands on experience with Long, his written notes and explanations were very detailed and helpful. He is always on time and holds a high standard for every lesson. With Long, there is always a learning opportunity with parking in tight situations and difficult turns to maneuver. My daughter passed the DMV driving test with ease all thanks to Long! read more

Long was a great instructor! He was very calm and detail-oriented. After every session, I felt more confident in my abilities and more prepared for the behind the wheel test. He would clearly explain how to do something, but also why it should be done. This type of guidance helped me remember better and also how to be responsible on the road. Beyond that, Long has lots of great stories to tell so driving lessons are never boring. I passed my behind the wheel test today thanks to Long so I highly recommend him. Thanks, Long! read more

I got my driver's license in 2020. We were in the middle of the COVID pandemic and the streets were quite empty. I paid for driving lessons then (from a different driving school) and practiced the precise route of my driving test. Of course, I passed my test the first time. And I mean, with no cars around and doing my driving test by memory, it was all pretty easy. The problem was: I had a license but I had zero confidence in my reflexes, my coordination, my ability to assess different situations on the road, my judgment to read other drivers or to make appropriate decisions ahead of time, let alone parallel park. At that point, driving on the freeway was just completely out of reach. Just a simple trip to the store a few blocks away from my house was enough to flood me with anxiety and my hands shaking. I had a license but I didn't have the basics. My friends would tell me that all I needed to was "throw myself there" and drive. But I just didn't have the knowledge or practice to make that happen. I tried to do it on my own for the rest of 2020 and most of 2021 with no success at all. Late last year I got into graduate school. During the Fall quarter, I commuted to school. I had to walk 30 minutes to the train station then take the train and then take a shuttle to school. The whole trip took about 2.5 hours one way. I'd leave my house in the morning and passed by my car parked outside my house, getting dusty. I'm a smart and dedicated person, but how come I was so afraid of driving? It was all very frustrating. So late last year, I realized I needed help and contacted LDT Driving School. Long was responsive and punctual. During our initial session, Long went through all the basics of safe driving and shared with me easy techniques to stay in my lane, make safe turns, even parallel park! He is patient, knowledgeable, and all in all, a great teacher. It is very clear that he loves what he's doing because his enthusiasm is contagious. Long knows the roads and knows the peninsula quite well. He even showed me routes to reach the beach and other touristic places I could go to. He planted the seed of how fun road trips could be. "Have you been to Yosemite? Have you driven on Hwy 1? How about the Grand Canyon? Oh you're going to love it!". Someone else would've done their job, and got me to memorize routes just like that other driving school did and leave it at that. But Long went above and beyond so I could feel confident and empowered to explore and go wherever the heck I want. Freedom :) As an adult driver (42 years old), I never imagined that I'd be comfortable behind the wheel. I'm driving myself to school every day. I'm taking myself and my loved ones to fun places and soon I'll explore some trails. I highly recommend purchasing the 10-hour package. While you'll see an immense improvement in just one lesson, if you're like me -with driving anxiety levels to the max, the class series is the way to go. Long will be able to teach you and challenge you so you're comfortable on the streets, freeways, highways, and bridges. He'll give you all the skills you need to navigate any area safely. I purchased two packages, and it was the best investment I've made for myself. Thank you LT Driving School!!! Cheers to the many new adventures and places to explore. read more

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Instructor Long and LT Driving School are excellent. I've heard plenty of stories of folks having to wait weeks for their lesson and then have a mediocre lesson. Instructor Long found availability for us around our schedule, showed up early, and left very detailed notes and instructions for my kid. We had to change DMVs from RWC to SM after they spent time practicing for RWC. My kid was confident from his lessons and passed on the first try fairly easily. This was after a very frustrating, very long wait at the SM DMV. And, a driver on the road who cut off my kid during the test. His confidence in driving did not exist before his lessons. I highly recommend this company, especially instructor Long. read more

Yesss the best !!!! Everything!!!! Highly recommended!!! Donnie was the best. He had my son feel so safe and confident at every moment behind the well. I highly recommend LT driving school! It's truly the best!! read more

My driving instructor, Donny, was great! Very enthusiastic and taught me a lot about defensive driving. He's very patient and all of the hard work payed off, I passed my behind the wheel test the first time with 0 marks! read more

After plenty of research, I chose LT Driving School to assist my teenage daughter in completing her 6-hour behind-the-wheel training. The online portal was user-friendly and facilitated easy scheduling, rescheduling, and appointment cancellations. First Lesson: I met Long; he was very professional and approachable. He provided a copy of his driver license and explained how the first lesson would unfold. When my daughter returned from her lesson, she mentioned that he was calm, patient, friendly, and made the first 2 hours fly by. Second/Third Lesson: My daughter eagerly anticipated the appointments and consistently returned home excited to share what she had learned. As a parent, it was a relief to witness his creation of a comfortable learning environment that bolstered her confidence behind the wheel. I would HIGHLY recommend LT Driving School to any parent seeking a driving instructor who goes above and beyond to nurture responsible, skilled, and confident young drivers. My daughter successfully passed the behind-the-wheel driving test on her first attempt and is now an officially licensed driver. Thank you for all your help!! In her words: "best teacher ever." read more

Recently booked LT Driving School for my son and he came back with so much confidence. Donny was his instructor, he came to the door introduced himself, very friendly and answered all my questions. When my son came back from his lesson he was very happy. He said Donny was very patient and made things more relaxing, unlike me. He understood all his instructions clearly and taught him to drive in a realistic traffic situation. I didn't want to hire someone that was only going to drive around the neighborhood. Donny took my son on the freeway, busy streets and as far as Valleyfair, we live in San Jose, Evergreen area. Overall I would definitely recommend LT Driving School to my friends and family. My next kid is up and I will definitely book Donny again. read more

Nothing but great things to say about Long! He picks you up and takes you around town and on freeways while providing helpful tips and important things to notice! He is friendly and professional, and he gets the job done! Son passed his test on the first try! Thank you Long! read more

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Our 15 1/2 y/o son had a great Experience with Long. He had 3 two-hour sessions and got great pointers and direction. He passed his driving test the day After his 16th birthday with no trouble at the San Mateo DMV. Highly recommend!! read more

Good instruction. Calm. My friend worked with Long first and he let her ride along with her teen for the first lesson. Priced well. Worth every dime spent. My kid liked him and she passed her license exam.. no infractions. read more

Our son had an amazing experience with Long, LT driving school. We wanted him to have a defensive driving course before taking the car to school. Long was patient, knowledgeable and thorough. As an intermediate driver, he addressed all his concerns and questions about driving on the road and highway. We appreciate Long adapting the session to fit his needs. My son feels more confident tackling highway driving after the session with an experienced instructor. He picked up many valuable tips. Thank you, Long! read more

I highly recommend LT Driving School. We all have family members and friends who are good drivers, but being an excellent driving teacher is a very different skill. Long has that talent. I love how he systematizes the driving tips to make them fun and easy to remember. His passion for teaching makes every driving lesson with him a good time. He taught me to control my anxiety and other driving skills needed; I passed the test on my first try! read more

We had Long for our oldest child, and everything was fine. For our second child, we had difficulties getting our son to drive as he is a serious competitor and had practice most days after school. After our son got his permit renewed, I reached out to Long to schedule the remaining lessons. Long offered us a window of 6:30-8:30 a.m. the next day. I told him that wouldn't work as it was the last day before school started, and my son would want the opportunity to sleep in one more day. The next day, Long texted me to say that he was busy and would refund the money for our remaining lessons. I was surprised to be "fired" by an instructor just for declining an early morning window. Not the customer service I would have expected from someone who is so highly rated. I told Long that I would be sure to share our experience. read more

I had a fantastic experience with Long. Not once did I feel stressed or out of control during the driving lessons. He was very patient and gave amazing advice that assisted me through my behind-the-wheel test and driving independently. I passed my test easily and confidently on my first try. I highly recommend LT Driving School! Thank you Long!!! read more

I hired Long since I am an adult driving student - never had a license until today (12/10/21). (Literally just came back from the DMV, passing on my first try for the behind the wheel test). At first - I was not sure if Long was a good instructor because of the lack of reviews on Yelp. I hired Long because no other driving schools had instructors available at the time (only about 1.5 weeks ago). Long responded instantaneously and I was able to schedule a driving lesson for the next day. He was very kind and gave me a lot of good instructions on how to drive properly and safely more than anything else. I have seen some horrendous reviews of other driving instructors around the area but I definitely believe Long had been the best instructor I ever had. He respected my time and my efforts. He did his best to teach me everything that would make me a good driver. I was scared he would be like the bad instructors around the area that I had seen but he blew my expectations out. I am just so glad he taught me how to drive so well. So glad I passed today :) Thanks Long!!! read more

Hi - My daughter had Donny as an instructor and he was an amazing teacher. He was kind, informative, helpful and can really relate to teens. My daughter felt so comfortable with him and I am now signing my son up. I highly recommend! He is wonderful! read more

After having a terrible previous experience with a driving school, I put off learning to drive for a very long time. Eventually life caught up with me and I had to learn how to drive, kicking and screaming the whole way. The LT website is easy to navigate and I was able to schedule sessions and pay online for lessons, which a lot of other driving schools don't do. I signed up with LT because they had good reviews and provided a nice website interface. Talking to Lana at the call center was also prompt and effective. Lessons were always on time. Long has very high energy and it's clear that he's rooting for your success. He's very chatty and talks to you deliberately so that you can learn to drive while being distracted. We had a lot of fun conversations. He was always patient and worked around my multiple issues (number dyslexia, dyscalculia, anxiety, and ADHD). He was honest with feedback but never in a mean way. He never made me feel bad for making mistakes and when I became frustrated with myself he was very kind. I improved with every lesson, even when I felt that I was having a bad day behind the wheel. Long is very familiar with the peninsula, very knowledgeable in general, and we worked specifically to be familiar with the DMV behind the wheel test routes for San Mateo and Daly City. I took the test at the San Mateo DMV and passed it on my first try, which I am still amazed at but hey, I had a good teacher. Donny accompanied me for the DMV behind the wheel test portion and gave me a short practice session beforehand. He was nice, patient, and had a relaxed/reserved energy. If Long's enthusiastic style doesn't work for you, try working with Donny. Either way, LT was a great driving school experience and I highly recommend it - particularly for people with learning differences. And yes, I know - signal shoulder SIPDE :) read more

I was gonna rate this 1 star but since he gave me a full refund... I had my first class with LT in June and the second class was delayed because of me having covid and him also having covid, giving me about a month's gap between my two lessons. When I had my second class with him yesterday, July 28,2022, I informed him I have been practicing with my partner for a month for a few hours every day, but was aware that that is not enough - that's why I'm continuing my lessons with him (if I was confident enough, then I could've just not taken the second class at all, saving my time and energy). He commented 'good for you' and I thought he was being genuine. When we were just starting out our driving, of course I was far from perfect with my turns, looking at blind spots, etc., he quickly started making comments such as 'you're very sloppy!' multiple times and also made a comment about my partner saying something like 'well, he's not a good driver huh' based on my driving, as if he knows him personally. I don't mind constructive criticism, but his comments showed a lack of restraint, patience, and a failure to understand a) the gap between instructed lessons we had, and b) how to work with student drivers as a whole. With me as a first time driver that is an immigrant that has never driven her whole life and moved 1000 miles away from her home country to get this opportunity to drive and gain even a taste sort of independence, I was almost in tears and I answered 'well I never said I was good at it, nor do you have to call me sloppy.' Imagine focusing all your attention at the road, scared and anxious around the cars and the driver instructor who, ideally you trust, makes comments like that on your second lesson. In my head, I thought, does he say these comments to his younger students who MIGHT be more vulnerable than me? (I'm 24 y.o. - imagine how discouraged I am to even begin my driving lessons at this age). Mr. Long was imperative about communication but failed to have his actions run parallel with his words - he would be on his phone while I'm driving and I would have to ask him what to do next - I'd imagine a driving instructor would be just as keen, if not more than their student, on how to pay attention to the road. He also made a similar comment - 'you have a problem with following instructions.' Once again, this was my 2nd lesson, I am human and am still adjusting, trying to figure it out. For sure there are different clients with different characteristics and I believe instructors should be more professional, patient, and aware of different learning speeds. Perhaps my preference for a patient, understanding, and pragmatic instructor did not fall in line with his teaching style. TLDR; I read all the stellar yelp reviews of him - that's why I trusted him to be my instructor, but I will not burden another student with a similar experience I had with Mr. Long. I will never take classes with him again. read more

I never post reviews, but I have to let everyone know that Long is the greatest driving instructor ever! He is incredibly kind and patient, and deeply cares about training safe drivers. He can work with any kind of learning style, and puts serious effort into figuring out what tools work best for each student. We were not sure my son would ever get his license, but thanks to Long he passed his test the first try. Long sets each student up for success. Thank you, Long! read more

Long taught my teenage son and now he is teaching my teenage daughter. We highly recommend him. My kids really appreciate his patience, his kindness and his instruction. He teaches them skills the of the road, things to look out for, how to make safe decisions and good strategies. He preps them well for the drivers test and makes sure they are well prepared. He's very popular among the teenage customer base and the other teens we know that have used him have nothing but positive things to say about Long. Thank you Long!!! We've been very pleased. read more

I think "word of mouth" has gotten around the high school community about how great a driving teacher Long is. He gets booked up so if your teen is ready for their behind-the-wheel lessons after getting his/her learner's permit, call and leave a message. My son just passed his driver's test at San Mateo DMV on his first try after the 3 two-hour lessons and I can attribute much of that to Long's efforts. read more

It's hard being an adult driving student! But Long is a great teacher: methodical, patient, trustworthy, prompt and reliable too. He listened to me and took into account my level of skill so we could focus on what I needed to work on most. He also helped me overcome fears so I could get back to driving confidently. I drive daily now, and still sometimes hear his words in my head, guiding me at key moments. read more

Great instruction, my son came back from lesson and learned while enjoying time with instructor. Most importantly, my wife and I were very comfortable driving with our son as they explained what they had learned, and yes they passed the exam as knowledgeable well educated drivers. Thank you to instructor Long The Lyons Family read more

LT is exactly the type of instructor I was looking for. He's very knowledgeable, professional and kind. My nephew was so comfortable with him. He took the 6 hour training course for teenagers. LT taught my nephew everything he needed to know and more for the driving test. My nephew passed! I can't thank you enough LT especially for being so professional and sticking to the schedule. I shopped around before I found you and believe me so many people are over priced and just unprofessional. Thank you again for being so amazing! read more

My son had a great experience with Donny. He made the process very enjoyable and taught him how to drive the right way. He is professional, patient, friendly, and knowledgeable. My son passed his driving test on the first try and Donny gave him the confidence to do so. I will definitely recommend him to friends and family for an equally great experience. Thank you, Donny! read more

LT driving school has helped my daughter gain confidence in driving. Her instructor Donny is very patient and very knowledgeable. My daughter looks forward to her lessons and now loves to practice driving with me. Thank you for making scheduling so easy and in helping my daughter have a positive experience. read more

My son just passed his driving test, and his success is because of Long's guidance. He not only taught my son "behind the wheel," but gave him homework! Driving is a skill you build from experience and confidence, and Long expected that from him. I truly appreciated this because Long wanted to ensure my son was mentally ready and capable to be on the road. Did Long have feedback? Yes! Did Long give my son corrections? Yes! Was Long knowledgeable of the expectations of the driving test? Yes! Did Long give my son encouragement? Absolutely yes! That's what good teachers do!!! As soon as my daughter is ready, I will definitely contact Long. Contact Long for behind the wheel training - you will have a success story too :) Thank you, Long. read more

It is clear that Long truly enjoys his job - he always comes to your house with a huge smile on his face. Long is reliable, punctual, friendly, knowledgeable and an expert in his field. Our daughter took 3 two hour lessons with Long and started off as a very tentative and overly cautious driver (mostly because we couldn't find the time to take her driving on our own). Long was not only able to teach her all of the most important skills, but he was able to give her the confidence she needed to relax and drive with ease. Our daughter took her drivers test in San Mateo 1 week after her 3rd lesson and she passed the test on her first try! read more

Simply put, Long is awesome and our experience was nothing but a pleasure. My daughter did the 3 Two-hour courses that is the prerequisite for a driver's license test. Long is patient, very responsive, and most of all teaches the safe driving techniques that are absolutely critical for a new driver to know. Highly recommended. read more

LT driving school did a wonderful job preparing my teen to be a safe driver. The instructor (Long) always showed up on time and picked up my teen for lessons in a clean and well maintained car. After each lesson, there is homework to do in terms of practicing on the road with mom or dad. Three lessons later, my teen passed the driving test at the DMV on the first try. Highly recommend Long and LT driving school. read more