Passed my first road test after taking 4 classes with instructor Sandy. Yay! (I have only driven in…read moreparking lot prior to this, and am very scared of driving.) I was expecting to drive around in the parking lot during the first lesson, but she took me to the residential area and the main road. I was scared but this actually helped easing the anxiety, realizing that driving is not as scary as I thought. I actually got excited about driving after the first class :P She taught me how to read traffic signs and how to handle various traffic situations. Classes before the road test, we drove around the DMV to get familiar with the road, which was super helpful! As others have mentioned, the price is reasonable and scheduling is a breeze. Highly recommend!

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.

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!

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.

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!

Both of my kids took their driving lessons with Mack and both passed their driving tests! Mack is…read morevery patient, calm, and easy to work with. He made my kids feel comfortable behind the wheel and helped build their confidence with driving. We had a great experience with him, and I really appreciate all the time and patience he had with both of my kids. I would definitely recommend Mack to anyone looking for a good driving instructor, especially for teens learning to drive!

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 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)

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.

Not a good experience with this driving school. Our student driver was given incorrect/unsafe…read moreinstructions during his almost $200 2 hour DMV test prep lesson. This lesson should have prepared him for taking the test but the instruction he received in one instance specifically, were not legal so he found himself in a very difficult position during the DMV test.

I am happy to recommend and share my personal experience, I chose to take several lessons with Max…read more At first I tried a one-time lesson and then I reserved a lesson package plus a pre dmv test lesson. During the lessons I gained confidence and on the day of the test I arrived calm knowing that he was with me and understood the DMV registration process and it took the pressure off me. Max is very nice, explaining and patient. I recommend without thinking twice. By the way, I passed the test on the first try

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 had lessons last year at this school with Bee Tran and it was one of the worst learning…read moreexperiences I have ever had. I am writing this review now, because I was discussing my learning experience with a friend and I want to make sure that this doesn't happen to anyone else. She was condescending, rushed information, and was rude. When I asked questions, she got annoyed and irritable, and shouted at and insulted me and implied that I was unintelligent because I was a new driver and asked a clarifying question. She wasted a bunch of time on a steering technique that is completely unnecessary. There are a ton of positive reviews online about this school, and I got duped into thinking it was good, but I realized that they ask you to write a positive review. After I tried to be cordial and finished my lessons to not waste my money, I found a new driving instructor and passed my test on the first try with less than 2 months of lessons. I don't know about other instructors at the school but if you want to learn to drive, stay away from Bee Tran. Do not get tricked by the positive reviews - I hope this helps someone to avoid the terrible experience I had. If you look at my other reviews, you will see that I am usually very positive so it had to be really bad to prompt me to write this a year later. My new instructor at a different school had me passing the test on my first try with 9 hours of lessons total with no practice in between at a reasonable price, so this isn't a case of someone who is disgruntled because they struggle with driving. Find a different place or a different instructor and do not waste your money.

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!

The front office here is a complete mess. Unfortunately, I can't even review the instructor because…read morewe never made it that far. We purchased a 6-hour lesson package for our child and called to schedule the first lesson. The appointment was confirmed with a specific date and time. Simple enough--or so we thought. On the day of the lesson, the scheduled time came and went. After waiting 30 minutes with no instructor and no communication, I called the office. They had no idea where the instructor was and told me they would call to find out. Fifteen minutes passed without a callback, so I called them again. That's when they casually told me, "Oh, the instructor wasn't feeling well and decided to go home." Seriously? Not a single person thought to call us before the lesson to let us know the instructor wasn't coming. Instead, they were perfectly content to let us sit there waiting indefinitely until *we* called them. And after supposedly contacting the instructor, they still couldn't be bothered to call us back. We had to chase them down a second time just to learn what had happened. The most disappointing part was how they handled the situation afterward. There was a meek apology, no attempt to find another instructor, no effort to accommodate us, and no ownership of their mistake. We were simply told that they're busy and the next available lesson would be in three weeks. And oh yea, they also said, it's busy everywhere so that's that....now do you want a refund or what? In other words: **their scheduling failure became our problem.** At that point, I requested a refund. Hopefully, processing that is more organized than scheduling a lesson. If this is how the front office handles something as basic as communicating a cancellation, I'd be very hesitant to trust them with anything more important. Customer service isn't just about being polite--it's about respecting your customers' time. Unfortunately, that seems to be completely missing here.

I took Tom's "DSLR/M Jumpstart" class this June. Glowing review follows…read more.. But first, a bit about me: I've been a latent photography maven since my early teens, starting with a Polaroid and quickly graduating to my dad's old Bell & Howell 35mm. As things often do, it found itself on a shelf until the advent of the iPhone and ever-present cameras. Discovering that I enjoy taking nice shots, but always knowing I could do better, I finally splurged on a "prosumer" Canon mirrorless. Not wanting to let it be relegated to the same fate as the B&H, I immediately went looking for some classes, and found Tom literally one neighborhood away. I immediately liked his no-nonsense commentary about how good photography connects us to our memories and what we experienced at the time, but also his keen level of humility; I think that's essential to being a good teacher, as hubris stands in the way of connection with students. When I arrived, Tom had a cozy kitchen table set up for three students, with brief handouts at the ready, and a table full of curios just begging for practice. Alas, one student was a no-show, but we had lively chat until Tom decided to get underway. There wasn't a single boring moment in the day; Tom immediately got both of us familiar with the controls on our fancy cameras, then started reviewing the basics of photography. It wasn't a theory class, per se, but he spent as much time as it took going over both how our cameras take photos, and how we perceive them. The room was set up for a simple PowerPoint-style presentation, but it was always in the background as we moved back and forth between our devices and discussion. Just setting expectations: about 75-80% of the class is "ground school" -- we worked with our cameras and settings indoors, practicing a bit on nearby objects, and then venturing outside for some practice. Tom made it fun, setting us up for a bit of a scavenger hunt in his back patio that's clearly designed to get us looking at the objects a little more deeply, and playing with focus and depth of field to achieve artistic effect. By the end of the day, I didn't feel like a "pro," by any stretch of imagination. But I did feel like I had the potential to get there. I haven't switched my camera back to "Auto" mode since the class. I've taken some lousy photos, and then realized what I'd done wrong. And I've taken some amazing shots. My only gripe about the class? It's too short. I left wondering, "ok, what next?" Tom offers a number of other opportunities like photo walks, and I'll be taking him up on them in the near future, but I definitely felt like there could have been a second day. That said, I think that's a good thing: the class achieves a "jump start" for new photographers, and leaves you wanting more.

Tom Upton: Before taking this camera class, I was completely stuck, frustrated, and a little…read moreintimidated. I didn't know where to begin! I really enjoyed the class! It was helpful and interesting, and Tom put me at ease learning about all those buttons, and settings. He explained everything clearly and patiently and made the whole experience fun. I came away feeling much more confident using my camera and excited to put what I learned into practice. I highly recommend PhotoTrainer and Tom!!