Extremely patient and an amazing teacher! My daughter could drive after 3 sessions! Thank you so much!!!

Ish was so kind and patient. My daughter definitely preferred driving with him to her Dad and myself. She passed her driving test easily.

Communication was disappointing. After completing the required certificate and passing the DMV written exam, I reached out multiple times to schedule the required behind-the-wheel lessons. My calls were not returned, and I only received a response after sending a text. I was then informed that there would be no availability until May due to vacation, which had not been communicated earlier. Clear timelines and responsiveness are very important when coordinating driving lessons for teens. I recommend confirming availability and communication expectations before starting the process. read more

I recommend Akal Driving School. I got 8 driving lessons behind the wheel because I needed practice before taking the driving test. The instructor Ish was very patient and helpful in making sure I knew the rules of the road and that I knew how to drive to pass the test. I passed the driving test 1st time! Thank you Akal Driving School! I recommended them to everyone wanting to pass the driving test and becoming a good driver! read more

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Akal ROCKS!!!! Ok yes i'm a little bit lame and dorky but hey that's me and I own it! ;) My oldest son Michael and now my youngest son Kasey are products of Akal Driving school and Ish's excellent driving lessons!! My son Michael was happy riding the public bus and being chauffeured by me Lol that's why it took him so long to want to drive 7 years ago at 25 he finally said ok momma i'm gonna buy my first car!! Before that day he wanted nothing to do with driving weird ass kid haha!! Anyway He'd already picked out his car prior to getting his lessons or license a cute little red Audi A3 and he thought oh hey I can buy a car first then get my license Lol ummm nope that's not how it works Michael! So that's where the awesome Akal driving school came in to play. By this time high schools have stopped driving lessons which to this day pisses me off!! When i was a teen we had driving class as a period in high school, simulators then a semester of behind the wheel lessons money very well spent by the schools might i add! Now we've got idiot drivers that usually don't have the benefit of driving school acting like crazies on the road! Bring it back dammit it's needed! Ok I'll stop babbling you get my point. This was money well spent I chose the same plan each time for both of my sons 6 hours of behind the wheel lessons. Ish is amazing i can't stress that enough how much both of my sons love him! He's very chill, professional, kind, funny and a snazzy dresser as my sons say. He remembered my son Michael and that was 7 years ago even remembered who he was dating Lol yep he's married to her now too haha my son Kasey told him when he asked about how Michael was doing. It's this kind of personal human touch that makes experiences that can be stressful so not stressful but enjoyable!! My sons both said they were at ease and confident the entire time from start to finish! So he comes to your home with a car and you take the wheel from that point on for each lesson my sons decided to split the sessions up in 2 hour increments everything is scheduled ahead of time. So easy! He gives you positive feedback and a list of what to work on after each session then whatever needs more work boom next session it's done! My sons both from day one felt confident about driving and all nervousness was gone after their sessions with Ish. to this day my oldest son Michael tells me he uses what Ish taught him tips advice etc. Now i'm not worried about my son Kasey at all but Michael haha Omg he was a different dude at that time he was not as "alert" as Kasey, Michael was more of a free spirit floating through life blissfully not worrying about anything so him taking these lessons was Vital!!! Lol! And now he's a fantastic safe driver as I know my son Kasey will be as well!! In fact Kasey is taking his driving test tomorrow!! I Highly recommend Akal Driving school and Thank you Ish you Rock!!! read more

Can't say enough kind things about Akal Driving School. They were friendly, patient and knowledgeable about the paperwork, steps needed following our son finishing his driver education. He said that the calm demeanor and helpful coaching was great during the behind-the-wheel piece. Worth the trip over to Southwest Bakersfield! read more

I would highly recommend Akal Driving School. Ish and his brother both provided excellent behind the wheel training. They are very knowledgeable and patient. They do pick up and drop off of drivers. My daughter passed her behind the wheel test at the DMV today! We are grateful, thanks Akal Driving School!! read more

With my online search, I pick Akal for some reason. None of the listings had any kind of special imagery or announcement. I was just hoping to find someone who would loan me their car from my DMV road test, and Akal went above and beyond. Let me have a test ride for an hour to get used to the vehicle, and the instructor was very stern, yet friendly, and this was a big help in my passing the test. There aren't many options for having a car for a road test if you don't have a friend with a car to use, and finding a driving school, such as Akal, was a great find! read more

My son just passed his behind the wheel drivers test and the tester at the DMV said he was an excellent driver. I contribute this in large part to the excellent training he received from our friends at Akal. I loved that we could text them and ask them specific driving questions when we were uncertain about things as well. They were always prompt, kind, and professional. This was our second time using this driving school, and we plan on using them again with our next son in a few years. read more

Today is a remarkable day because I finally passed my Behind The Wheel Test with DMV. I would have not done it with ease and certainty with out the help of Ish. Ish is very professional, on point, personable, punctual and knowledgable. He was very patient in teaching me all the basics to pass the actual behind the wheel and knows how to reinforce my weaknesses and point out the strengths. Again, thank you so much Ish for the excellent service. read more

I needed some last-minute accompaniment to my behind-the-wheel exam when my family said couldn't help me out a few days before. I called Akal Driving School and they said they'd let me drive to the DMV with their instructor Bobin (Babin? Sorry!) at 10:45 for my appointment at 11:30. He showed up to my house at 10:30--15 minutes early--so that he could have enough time to assess my weaknesses and give me enough advice and confidence to help me pass. He was knowledgeable, conversational, and quick-thinking without ever being condescending. I don't think I would have passed this exam without his insight the hour before the test, as I was making many small mistakes. Thank you, Akal Driving School, for helping me earn my driver's license and getting me one step closer to independence! (-: read more

My son is enrolled in Akal driving school. Everything is very user friendly and the owner is very responsive to questions or concerns.

Very good driving school. They show up on time and Ish, the instructor, is calm and friendly. Just what a new driver needs. My son did have some prior practicing before he started driving school, but Ish fine tuned them and explained things to him. My son took his behind the wheel test the next week and passed. read more

I learned how to drive in literally two weeks thanks to this driving school. Amazing prices and great instructors. The owners two sons are really sweet and are very good at teaching. They are very calm and reassuring and know how to explain stuff without freaking out like some instructors would. I passed my drive test today on the first try and got my license. I got my money's worth out of this driving school and I'm happy. Thanks, Akal Driving School! read more

Contacted them after another driving school made behind the wheel scheduling very difficult. This place was amazing! Same day appointment. The gentleman was extremely polite and nice. It was a pleasure dealing with this company and my daughter loved her driving instructor. read more