Our daughter had a fantastic experience learning to drive with Tiarra. She's great with anxious…read morestudents, patient, and knowledgeable. She also communicates clearly and proactively about scheduling, paperwork and DMV requirements. I recommend her without hesitation. Fast forward 4 years to 2026 with an updated review.... Now it was our Son's turn to learn to drive, and of course we turned to Tiarra. Since he is over 18, professional instruction wasn't mandated by the DMV, but we wanted him to learn confidence and safe driving practices. Tiarra was a great teacher for our son, even though he is very different from his sister. Again, Tiarra was great with a nervous new driver, and I could see his confidence increase after each lesson. Again, she communicated clearly and proactively, and was rock solid reliable.

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.!!!!!

Highly recommend Kuya Ron! He's very patient, professional, and easy to learn from. He helped me…read morebuild my confidence and prepare for my DMV behind-the-wheel test. Thank you, so much Kuya Ron, for being such a great instructor!

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.

Took lessons with Emilio in SF. Did two 2-hour lessons along with the drive test package. Really…read morehelpful instructor, taught me how to drive safely along with tips for California-specific rules. He's patient and reiterates that safe driving is beyond just the test. Also, pretty funny just chatting with him. Passed the test on my first attempt

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.

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 was patient, thorough, and supportive! I was able to pass my driving test after initial…read moreattempt. He helped me focus and improved my driving anticipation when I was behind the wheel. He was a huge help with my hip issues by providing a cushion to help ease my back pain and thereby helping me focus on defensive driving! His supportive but tough approach to defensive driving help me get over my behind the wheel anxiety. It was a great learning experience in addition to a thorough instruction in defensive driving fundamentals! Michael wong is worth the investment !

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.

William was a fantastic instructor for our daughter. He was very helpful improving turns backing up…read morechanging lanes. He gave her lots of tips for the test. He explained things very well was a good communicator. He was kind and professional - 5 stars

Albert was a great instructor and I passed my test on the first attempt! He was really patient and…read moreknowledgeable.

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.

My teen daughter had Lawrence as driving teacher for her 6hrs of behind-the-wheel instruction…read more While I was not in the car for the lessons themselves, he was easy to work with and was very helpful with my daughter - she described him as patient, calm, and knowledgeable. Lawrence helped with both basic instruction and also prepping for the actual drivers' test (including practice with common DMV routes and requirements). She passed on the first try and is now a confident driver! thanks Lawrence!

Lawrence was my daughter's driving instructor, and we couldn't have asked for a better experience…read more He was very patient, thorough, and clear, and all of his advice was incredibly helpful. He went above and beyond from beginning to end. On the last session, he helped my daughter practice the actual test route and made sure she was prepared for all the requirements of the driving test. He also gave us helpful advice about how early to arrive for the appointment and what to expect in terms of the wait time. Thanks to Lawrence's guidance and preparation, my daughter passed her driving test on her first try! We are so grateful for his patience, knowledge, and support. I would definitely recommend Lawrence to any parent looking for a great driving instructor.

I highly recommend Gerald to anyone looking for a driving instructor. He is incredibly kind,…read morepatient, responsive, and made the entire learning process smooth. I had no prior driving experience and was on a time crunch before my permit expired, but I was able to get my driver's license in just over two weeks. I even passed on the first try! He gave me the confidence that I needed behind the wheel, and I'm so grateful I chose him as my instructor. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

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!

Mr. Lee helped me pass my behind-the-wheel test, and I couldn't be more grateful! He is such a…read morepatient and encouraging instructor who always makes you feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. He's also funny, friendly, and genuinely cares about his students. If you're looking for a wonderful, caring, and supportive driving instructor, I highly recommend Mr. Lee!

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.