Our family had a 5-Star experience with A-Z Driving School and highly recommend their services. My…read morethen 16-year-old son initially had 3 - 2-hour intensive driving training sessions and took their thorough on-line training course, which positioned him to pass the written DMV examine. More recently we signed him up for their Drive Test Package which included a 1-hour pre-drivers test lesson with an experienced ex-DMV examiner and followed by a successful driving test at the DMV. Our first interaction with A-Z Driving School was with Erin, she was very helpful and thoroughly went over all the options of service they provide. The prices are fair, they offer continuously flexible session times, and their cars are clean and recent models. A-Z's driving instructors are professional, patient and exude great communication and experience to teach effectively. We'd like to extend special thanks to Erin, Dillion and Anita. They helped us through this necessary but stressful life event and are terrific people.

When I first contacted A-Z for my son's driving lessons, Erin was very helpful and answered all my…read morequestions and helped get my son set up for 3 lessons (6 hours). His first lesson was with Natalie. She was great. He was very nervous and she helped ease his nerves. After the lesson, she had wrote down the areas he needed to focus on. She went over it with both my son and me. He also got a checklist to prepare for the driving test. His next two lessons were with Steve, who was very professional and got him on the freeway and helped him with preparing for the exam including backing up. A few months later, we got two more lessons (4 hours). Erin again was a great help in helping schedule. He had another lesson with Steve. He also had another instructor Katie, also professional and helped him with parking and other areas he requested more practice with. My son passed his driving exam today on the first try. The foundations provided to him definitely helped. I've recommended A-Z to other parents looking for lessons.

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.

It was great working with Alan. We enrolled with him for my son, and took the 6 hr package. My son…read moreis a better driver and has a good foundation thanks to Alan. From the get go, Alan was really easy to work with in terms of scheduling. His online system works really well. Alan was punctual and arrived on time for the driving lessons. The car was in excellent condition and the instructions provided by Alan were clear and straightforward. I would highly recommend Alan for these lessons.

Alan is an amazing instructor, and I can't recommend him highly enough for anyone who needs to…read morelearn how to drive. He is probably the best instructor in the Bay Area, and he will get you confidently driving in no time! I did 9 lessons with Alan over a period of 1 month, and he took me from being not very confident (after trying out three lessons a different instructor) to passing my test and driving well on the freeway! This was done with zero practice in between lessons. Alan is extremely professional, is always on time, and delivers same day feedback. He also tailors his teaching style to the student's learning style, and is keen on understanding his students' thought process if mistakes are made, so they can be properly fixed. For every single weakness I had in my driving, Alan had a strategy to fix it - this included fixing my turning speed, correctly using my mirrors, lane positioning and keeping the wheel straight. He is adept at observing to see exactly what the student is doing wrong and coming up with a formula to correct it. Additionally, he is extremely professional. He was always punctual and polite, never raised his voice and never did anything that diminished my confidence in any way as a student who was initially struggling. I have always had some anxiety about driving, but I actually looked forward to my lessons because I started to enjoy driving as I could feel myself improving. On the day of the lesson, he made sure that I was confident and encouraged me not to feel anxious, and I was happy to pass on my first try. Scheduling is also easy on the website, and the response rate is fast. If you need to learn how to drive, you can't go wrong with Alan at Perfect Score!

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.

Because our 19-year old daughter has learning disabilities, my wife and I wanted to make sure she…read morereceived additional driving instruction and contacted Beverly Driving School. We were willing to pay additional funds to help our daughter competently manage the responsibility of a car. We paid for 82 hours of lessons beginning 6/18/25 to 10/18/25. All of our payments were made directly by request to Mack (real name: Mohsen Khaziri) and not Beverly Driving School. The number on his website is his cell phone. Mohsen was aware our daughter had learning disabilities and we were convinced he had the training and skills to help someone like her. Knowing that he was a father gave us even more confidence that she would get the security she needed. And the fact that we invested a significant sum of money is a testimony to our commitment to get her the help she needed. On our initiative, my wife and I did ride-alongs with Mack and our daughter because we put our trust in him as a professional. When our daughter started giving us feedback that her motivation for continuing was lacking, we didn't take it too seriously since it's been a challenge for her to stick with things. Later, we realized the discomfort wasn't the process but was with Mack. Our daughter told us she was touched inappropriately on multiple occasions. He repeatedly asked to meet with her outside of lessons and requested it be kept secret. I confronted Mack by phone on 10/18/25 and after asking directly, he acknowledged viewing pictures of her on her phone. I also asked him directly about touching her thigh and he said yes - apparently because she moved her seat too far forward. Lastly, I asked him if he had ever behaved inappropriately and he denied it. He did not apologize for any of this but changed the subject to her upcoming driving test. My wife and I have taken further steps with the police about this. We filed police report P25-291-0621 with SJPD Officer D. Tran #5131. He took advantage of a person with learning disabilities and it doesn't matter what age. It was one of the most deplorable things one can do. It was done from a position of immaturity and he could have told us this was going on but he didn't say a word. We do not want this behavior to be repeated with anyone else. In addition, at the end of summer, Mack also asked us for a significant cash advance because he "needed it". We refused. I also repeatedly asked for billing statements and after repeated entreaties, received a hastily typed word document. I'm still waiting for a summarized statement of our lessons.

I've really enjoyed learning through this conpany. I like how there are ratings after each lesson…read moreto see what you need to work on. I specifically like my driving instructor Forest, she makes driving fun and less nerve wracking. I have improved a lot since I started taking lessons.

I was incredibly anxious at the start of my first lesson, but Carrie had me relaxed and on track to…read morebecome a confident, safe driver within the first thirty minutes. I never felt judged or embarrassed to be learning as an adult. I ended up doing three regular lessons and a DMV test practice lesson to get comfortable around the Santa Clara DMV where I later took my driver's test. And then, I passed on my first try! I once thought I would never be able to drive comfortably with all my anxieties, so I am forever grateful to Carrie for providing the encouragement and guidance I desperately needed. Now, thanks to her, I look forward to driving. She really was more than just an instructor; she was real and so personable from the very first lesson. The two hours always felt so short because I was so comfortable with her, when before I used to dread driving. Truly, if you want someone who will guide/teach you effectively and crack jokes with you too, Carrie's got you. Again, I could not see myself passing this test on the first try without all the support Carrie and the Bay Area Driving Academy have provided me. (8/31/26)

We had a great experience with this driving school! The instructor, MICHAEL ALCALA was extremely…read moreprofessional, patient, and thorough. He made sure to go over everything needed for the driving test and explained things in a way that was easy to understand. My son passed his test on the first try and scored 100%, no driving errors! I would definitely recommend this driving school to anyone looking for a knowledgeable and encouraging instructor! Book with Michael Alcala!

had a good time and learned at lot, thank you Michael Alcala. I passed my test and the person who…read morebrought me

Premier Driving School is the best! My son took driver's training through them and had Richard as…read morean instructor. He guided my son in the right direction and gave him great feedback! My son was able to take the driving test and pass on his first try! I would highly recommend Premier Driving School! I will be using them when my daughters learn to drive.

Richard is an amazing instructor. He taught my daughter several years back and is currently working…read morewith my son. Both my kids describe him as calm, informative and easy to communicate with. He provides us with feedback after each lesson, on strengths and areas to work on. I highly recommend Richard- Premier driving school!

Elton is an absolutely fantastic driving instructor! He's super chill and incredibly patient, which…read moremade learning to drive so much less stressful. He does an excellent job preparing you for real-world driving situations. I always felt comfortable with him, and he was never judgmental. He gives great advice and is just a really cool guy all around. Highly recommend Elton!

I still can't believe this driving school lied about my daughter's driving to try to get us to…read moreremove an honest review. BTW, we got another instructor and they said her driving was great; she passed the test easily.

What a true blessing Bay Hill Driving School was for me. I had a small window to work with to take…read moremy test before I moved. My main instructor was booked out and also went on vacation, so I thought I would miss the chance to take my test. I found Bay Hill on Yelp and decided to book them for two things: 1. A two hour crash course in preparation of my test. 2. Vehicle rental for the test + 30 minute prep before. The two hour crash course was perfect. My instructor was calm, gave great instructions and made it so easy to feel comfortable behind the wheel. He was able to frame things that I needed work on in a way that I was able to process and internalize. By the end, he had me Feeling confident going into my big day. The day of my test, I met with JP at the DMV 45 minutes before my appointment. He walked me through the car I rented and what to expect for pre-test check (which was exactly how it went down, so I was well prepared for it.). Then we did some practice runs of the test route while JP very detailedly pointed out things I need to do and what examiners will look for during the test. Then he lined up with me until it was my turn. The entire time, he patiently answered any questions I had and it's clear from my time with him that he loves what he does and genuinely does his best to make you feel as confident and prepared as you can be for your test. Long story long, I passed my test and JP and the Bay Hill Driving School team deserve credit even though I only took two lessons with them. As an adult going for their license, you deal with way more self-doubt and anxiety than your younger counterparts, but these guys were able to quell a lot of that in the brief time I worked with them. I can't recommend them enough. Great instructors and even better people. Thank you JP and team!

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.

I had such a wonderful experience at Nova Studio! This place is a hidden gem for anyone who loves…read morecandles, creativity, and relaxing activities. If you are looking for a candle making studio, DIY candle workshop, or a fun creative experience, Nova is absolutely the place to go. The studio is beautiful, clean, and very cozy. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, and the staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. They guide you through the whole candle making process, from choosing your jar to selecting amazing fragrance oils and scents. There are so many options to create your own custom scented candle. This is such a great activity for friends, date nights, birthdays, team building, girls night, or a fun weekend activity. If you are searching for things to do, creative workshops, candle making classes, or DIY experiences, I highly recommend Nova. The quality of the candles and materials is excellent, and the experience itself is relaxing, fun, and unique. It's also a perfect place if you love home fragrance, handmade candles, artisanal candles, and custom candle making.

From the owner: Hand-poured, non-toxic candle experiences for date nights, birthdays, and team bonding. At Nova,…read moreyou’ll create premium soy candles with clean ingredients, beautiful vessels, and elegant wax décor. We guide you step-by-step—no experience needed.