All of my children have taken online and practical driving lessons here. They are very flexible about honing in on skills and understanding of levels of learning and safety. This school really cares about each student. The instructors are patient and encouraging. Communication is most important to them. Erika and Jason are the best, Thank you!!! read more

Easy to register. Staff is very responsive. Quick process to replace certificate if needed. Erica is very helpful and friendly! read more

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Jonathan is an amazing teacher! He was so kind and patient and made my son feel comfortable! He can't wait for his next lesson. Easy to register/pay online. Highly recommend! read more

Your instructor in car number 1 directed the student to instantly change lane and not using their turn signal until half way in the lane while cutting people off. Bad drivers teaching poor dangerous driving. read more

Worth the extra money! Jason was an awesome teacher ! Strongly recommend this school . My other son had another school that was cheaper but it was terrible . Definitely come to this one! read more

The class was informative and the instructor, Lori H, was entertaining, considering the subject matter! Class went by quickly (8hrs) and we were well prepared for the test at the end. THAT was greatly appreciated! I only have 2 issues... 1-the talkers towards the front of the room: They were distracting. It was sometimes difficult to hear the instruction and discussion. They should have been asked to take their discussion outside.. but not a deal breaker.. 2- why didn't I sit closer to the front? Well, the classroom chairs were highschool-like desk/chair combo seats. Very small and very uncomfortable (as other smaller people told me). My leg couldn't even fit halfway in. I had to sit on an office chair in the back and pulled a desk, backwards, towards me for a writing surface. Pretty embarrassing. Please consider having single tables and chairs for those of us that need a bit more room. 8 hours slouching and my back is aching today... Thank you for facilitating and sending the DMV our certificates of completion! read more

Jonathan is a great driving instructor. Very professional. Highly recommended today!.

driver instructor is very patient and friendly. Everything went well highly recommend choosing drivers ed.

Great experience. Made my daughter comfortable driving in multiple situations. Highly recommend.

There are 3 ladies that work there, that are the kindest, sweetest and most compassionate angels I have ever met. They put up with me through incessant my questions, they guided me through a myriad of tasks that needed to be addressed, any problem that I was faced with they all helped get me through the process. They were kind, profoundly patient, incredibly knowledgeably and one of the sweetest group of ladies I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Nobody wants to attend traffic school but these ladies made it so bearable. They are truly a joy and in a climate of folks not caring about helping people these gals are angels of mercy and compassion. They are amazing, I wish I could give them a hundred stars. They are amazing and if you do have to go to traffic school these angels of mercy are the ones to go to. read more

I cannot say enough about the staff at BADS, everyone there makes you feel welcome and comfortable. Sent my son there leading up to his driving test after working with him and not feeling very confident..... ha. After a few sessions he passed his test on the first try! I thought I could surely coach him enough but I was wrong, If you are looking for a driving school and get lost in all the options, stop looking and call them! You'll be glad you did! read more

My son did drivers ed and drivers training through Bay Area Driving school. They were fantastic! He was well prepared for the permit test after the drivers ed. He has just finished the drivers training with Yona Lightstone. She was FANTASTIC. He said she was so calming and never made him nervous. She was very encouraging, and spoke in a calm manner. She chatted as they drove, with was calming and he said more realistic to what is like in the car with family (we chat and it is not silent). We had some very rainy days during his classes, and she helped him to know what to do. She also took him on the freeway! He now has practice to do, but he feels he is well on his way to be prepared to take the driving test for his license when the time comes! We opted for the full 6 hours of lessons, and feel it is well worth him being safe and prepared! read more

Jason has done behind the wheel lessons for 3 out of our 4 kids and they have each passed their road test on the first try with minimal deductions. We will be back when our 4th is ready! read more

My daughter had a fantastic experience with Bay Area Driving School. To prep for her written exam, she took the self paced online course and then completed the behind the wheel training with Mrs. Erika. Mrs. Erika was very kind, personable, and knowledgeable. After every training, she would give helpful feedback so she would know what she needed to practice before her next training. I'm happy to report that my daughter passed with flying colors and was only marked down 4 points! I highly recommend Bay Area Driving School for anyone looking for quality driving instruction. read more

Everything went well from the ease of registering for the online class to completion. The presentation was user friendly and informative. Getting assistance from the school was fantastic as well. They responded quickly to my inquiries. I will definitely reach out to them and refer them to others when needed. read more

Update: I forgot to do this at the time but my daughter passed on her first attempt! Thanks, Yona and Bay Area Driving School!

Bay Area Driving School will be recommended by me for every and anyone who asks. My daughter had an amazing experience with them. Jason is professional, friendly and encouraging. I will be using him again in a few months when my son begins his training. Thank you all so much! read more

From start to finish, Bay Area Driving School provided excellent service & support! They're available by phone or text to answer questions, and they respond quickly. The cost is beyond reasonable. read more

I hired BADS to help my son pass his driving test on a 3rd try. He finally passed at the difficult DMV in Fremont. Under BADS, my son was paired with Jason and he is awesome! He is very knowledgeable, precise in advise, and focuses on nuances of driving and what testers expect. But the best part is Jason is super friendly and the "you got this, you'll pass this test next time" is so reassuring. I highly recommend the teacher and the driving school. read more

My experience was 100 stars for sure! Both JOANY AND ERIKA were very eficient and patient .They gave me the assistance I needed and walked me through the technical problemas that I had. Erika went above and beyond to assist me and to make sure that I could navegate the online class. Thanks to her excelent guidance I was able to finish all the lessons and passed the final test. They sent everything to the DMV and took care of all that I needed. MANY BLESSINGS YOU are a true star and a very caring person. Thank you once again for your profesional guidence.!! read more

Great customer service. Good condition vehicles. Great instructors. Lots of available times and they even offer appointments according to your schedule. Overall, amazing and convenient experience. Highly recommend. read more

We had the best experience with Bay Area Driving School. It was an easy process to book appointments. The instructor was communicative about what to work on between lessons. My son felt confident going into his driving test, and passed without difficulty. I highly recommend this company. read more

Yona is THE BEST! My son learned so much and felt very comfortable driving with her. From start to finish, our experience with Bay Area Driving School has been excellent. I appreciate that there is a person in the office who we can call or we can do bookings, etc. online. Great too, to be able to pay a minimal fee to have the driving instructor pick up and drop off at our house - so convenient. And the fact that BADS has been around for so long, with such strong reviews - I recommend them 100%. read more

My child passed his behind the wheel driving test. 100% no errors! Very nice lady answering the phones and good instructors. Worth the money. read more

Super helpful and friendly from start to finish, went above and beyond to make the experience less stressful and easy!!

Jason is an awesome instructor! The company is super professional and helpful! So glad we signed our daughter up with them!

Our oldest daughter took the 6 hour class and this week she took her behind the wheel test at the DMV and she passed! We're very thankful to Bay Area Driving School. We are definitely enrolling our next kids. read more

Erika is awesome! The classes are great & easy to access & follow. They offer everything from permit to license for teens to seniors!

Thanks to Bay Area Driving School my Mother in Law was able to pass her written driving test!!! Such an incredible driving school! My mother in law failed her driving test 5 times and then sought out Bay Area Driving School to help her pass. She was able to pass the first time after her classes!! Thank you Bay Area Driving School, she wouldn't have been able to do it without you!! read more

If nothing else, this place has longevity! My kids use this driving school back in the '90s now. My granddaughters are using the school as well. read more

Yes! Very appreciative of this school. Jason was a terrific, calm instructor for our family. Thank you so much. Would highly recommend.

I highly recommend this driving school. When I learned to drive we went here. They were awesome! I also have many friends and family who have used them and they have all been very happy with this company. read more

It was a great class to take, very helpful especially with the new rules and laws in driving. Had a great time attending the on line class.

Great costume service whenI called to asked questions about traffic school they answered them quick and friendly. The registration was easy but the questions where a little weird (in Spanish) but it was fun read more

Great experience and the most personal teachers! I felt safe and confident with my son driving away with each instructor we had. A little scary, at first, but the teachers spent so much time giving feedback and getting to know us, and the office staff were so friendly and accommodating it felt like we were dealing with old friends through this entire process. Great company, very personal, and feels like a local neighborhood business! read more

Erika was my driving instructor and she was AMAZING! She helped me so much to become a confident and defensive driver! You can really tell she cares that you fully understand what is going on. For example I didn't really understand blind spots and she got out of the car and showed me how I couldn't see her in some positions relative to the car. That really helped me to know what to look for when driving. She answered all my questions and was super friendly and supportive the entire time. I definitely recommend this school! read more

I am so grateful we found Erika and Bay Area Driving School for my teenage daughter. Erika was extremely professional, knowledgeable and patient. My daughter really enjoyed her lessons and successfully passed her behind the wheel driving test. We could not recommend them more and will definitely use them again for my son in a few years. read more

They took the time to explain everything. Courses are well put together and customer service is amazing. Having a child take the next step towards adulthood is a big thing and there is a lot of options out there. We chose Bay Area Driving school after looking around as the best fit. read more

Had Jason as my driving instructor, nice guy, great teacher, and extremely patient. Overall great service, great people, great establishment. read more

I had an AMAZING experience with BADS, specifically with John (my driving instructor) and Angel (the office manager). I purchased the "Adult License the works" package + additional lessons on top of that package. Before starting my lessons, I had an intense fear of driving. I've been in over 10 car accidents (as a passenger) and I have chronic pain because of it. I was terrified of the idea of driving, because of my many injuries but also that I could possibly hurt someone. This fear made me genuinely believe I was never going to get my drivers license. I'm 26 years old and I decided that this year was my time to conquer my fear. After getting my permit at the DMV, I did research online to see if any driving schools in the area worked with anxious drivers, specifically adults. I found BADS and decided to call and ask questions. I spoke with Angel (the office manager) and she was so sweet, kind, and not judgmental at all. I told her about my fear of driving (and causes of it) and that I'd like to work with whichever instructor she'd recommend for me. She chose John and I'm so thankful for her recommendation. She was so sweet anytime we spoke, especially with the phone call reminders. She even wished me luck when she called to remind me about my drive test appointment. That was amazing customer service and support. When I first met John, I explained that I was really scared of driving, but that I was willing to try. If someone could be patient with me and take their time, I was willing to overcome the anxiety and fear. He was EXTREMELY patient with me and checked in occasionally to make sure that I was okay. He would offer me breaks and ask me if there was anything else he could do better to support me. That was the patience and kindness that really helped me believe that I could actually do this. He's also quite the comedian so that always helped my anxiety too. Laughter definitely helps with anxiety and he always had me laughing every time I was in the car. I don't think there was a single lesson where I didn't laugh at least 5 times As the weeks passed on, I found that I was becoming less scared every time I had a lesson with John. Even though I was the one behind the wheel, I knew I was safe. John gives great instructions and he has the skills to take control of the situation if something happens. He also never made me feel bad for asking questions, even if they were the simple ones. I had zero knowledge about driving and he wasn't judgmental about that. He genuinely seemed to enjoy teaching me about driving. He taught me everything I needed to know, whether it was going to be on the DMV test or not. He also caught onto my learning style quickly and found ways to work with it. By the time it was our final lesson before my test, I realized that I wasn't scared anymore. And to be honest, I was having so much fun learning with John. That's a sentence I never thought I'd be saying. I was having fun learning how to drive! When we went to the DMV together on test day, John knew exactly how to create a calm and fun atmosphere before the test. And he gave me the best pep talk before hand and guess what? I PASSED the test and this was my 1st time ever taking it!!! I was SHOCKED that I passed and John said he knew I could do it all along. That was a huge moment for me. I not only overcame a fear, but I had fun doing it. Now as a newly license driving, I don't have any anxiety about driving. I know that I learned from the best instructor who taught me everything I needed to know. And that makes me feel safe anytime I get behind the wheel. Thank you so much John and Angel. You both really helped me learn and become confident in my skills. I'm so thankful that both of you were part of my learning journey. Y'all are the best! read more