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.

Andrea is an amazing driving instructor! My daughter wants to pass her road test so she practices…read moreregularly throughout the summer and signed up for driving lessons. Andrea was very patient, encouraging, and supportive. She offered many helpful tips, corrected her mistakes clearly, helped my daughter improve her driving skills and gain confidence. Thanks to Andrea's guidance, my daughter felt much more prepared for her road test and passed!! We truly appreciate her help and highly recommend her!

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.

We had such a great experience with Phuong as a driving instructor that I really wanted to share…read more My daughter initially started with a different instructor, and unfortunately that experience was stressful--there was a lot of yelling, which made her lose confidence behind the wheel. A friend recommended Phuong, and I'm so grateful we found her. From the very first lesson, my daughter felt much more at ease. Phuong is incredibly patient, calm, and understanding, and she created a supportive environment that really helped rebuild my daughter's confidence. Thanks to her guidance, my daughter passed her driving test today! I truly appreciate the way Phuong teaches--not just the technical skills, but also how she encourages and supports her students. It made all the difference for us. Highly recommend her to anyone looking for a kind and effective driving instructor.

Great communication! Service: upon initial phone call they…read morewent over what they provide and locations. The cost of the services was the best around. My son needed 6 hours driving instruction. They set up the days and times which worked perfect for his winter break which was that week. I called on a Friday after Christmas then got a lesson for the following Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. It was at 3pm which was good for my son to deal with afternoon traffic driving. Instructor: very communicative via text and phone call. Sometimes he was early, which worked great for us. First lesson: went over rules of road and allowed son to drive with much guidance. Second lesson: more driving for my son and learning to merge or lane change. Third lesson: went to dmv to practice route and what will be tested. Hand on papers were provided to the parent on what to practice.

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

I just graduated 06-25-26 shoutout to all the instructors always helping you out and being patient…read morehighly recommend this school!.

I would not recommend San Jose Trucking School based on my experience…read more I signed up back in August and paid a total of about $2,300 toward the program. Before enrolling, I was told there was no real timeframe for completing the program because everyone learns at their own pace, and some students take longer than others. Based on that, I didn't believe there was a strict deadline that would cause me to lose my enrollment. Unfortunately, I had a family medical emergency that prevented me from getting my CDL permit or attending classes during that time. When I was finally ready to start at the end of June, I was told that my enrollment had expired and that I would have to re-enroll and pay for the program all over again. What made the experience even more frustrating was that I spent about a month trying to speak with upper management to explain my situation. Every time I called, I felt like I was being brushed off and never connected with anyone who could actually help. After waiting that long, I was simply told I had to pay again. From what I observed, the trucks used for training appeared to be quite old, and there were a lot of students sharing each truck, which meant less hands-on driving time. Overall, I feel like I lost $2,300 without receiving the training I paid for, and I was disappointed by the lack of communication and unwillingness to work with my circumstances. If you're considering this school, make sure you clearly understand their enrollment expiration policy in writing before paying, especially if you're told there is no set timeframe to complete the program.

Jorge is ABSOLUTELY THE BEST!! Extremely patient, super friendly, very insightful and so so sooooo…read moreencouraging. I am a slow learner and really was on the verge of giving up when I came to Jorge's class and in no time, I was more confident, composed and comfortable on the motorcycle than I had ever been before. Jorge also helped me with shifting gears smoothly - something that I thought I was just not meant to do. He is very attentive to minor details and can pin point exactly the adjustments you need to do. The techniques he teaches you are also very practical and easy to follow on the road. I wish all the teachers are like Jorge and take a genuine interest in the development of their students and aren't just there to fill time and take our money. If you are serious about learning to ride a motorcycle and want a quality instructor - LOOK NO FURTHER. Jorge is the best! Thank you Jorge for enabling me to pursue this amazing hobby!

First time being on bike. Jorge was so patient and so helpful explained everything step by step…read more Made sure I was understanding and made me comfortable on the bike. I was super nervous when I came but by the end of the first session I was able to ride a bike. He encourages and really supportive. I still can't believe just with one session I am able to ride a bike . The most thing I loved about this session how he makes sure you practice and it's one on one.

I highly recommend Micaela to anyone looking for a driving instructor!…read more When I started taking lessons with her, I was basically returning to driving after a 20-year break -- and on top of that, I had to learn how to drive confidently and safely in the U.S. Micaela made the whole process so much easier than I expected. She is incredibly patient, calm, supportive, and very easy to feel comfortable with. She explained things in a way that finally made sense to me and taught me skills that other instructors had not been able to teach me. Parallel parking is a perfect example -- Micaela showed me a simple technique, and in a surprisingly short time, I was able to do it confidently on my own. Another huge advantage is that Micaela speaks Russian in addition to English and Spanish. For Russian-speaking students who are new to driving in the U.S., this can be especially helpful. It didn't take us long to get me comfortable behind the wheel and prepared for driving in America after such a long break. I'm truly grateful to Micaela for her patience, encouragement, and professionalism. If you're nervous about driving, haven't driven in years, or are new to the U.S., I would absolutely recommend taking lessons with Micaela. She is a wonderful instructor!

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!

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.

I want to start by saying you get what you put in. I went to this school back in 2017. At the…read moretime, their weekend schedule was the only one in the area that worked for me. After receiving my CNA license here, I was able to get a job at a large hospital in the Silicon Valley as a PCT in the same year. I later became an ED tech for the same organization. I continued my education / prerequisites for nursing school while working as a tech and later got accepted into a nursing school in San Jose. This allowed me to work while in Nursing school, and complete the program. My experience was great at this school. Yes, you had to study a bit on your own. And yes, some things may have been outdated, but this school allowed me to get certified while I continued to work my 8-5. It ultimately helped me kickstart my nursing career. My path to becoming a nurse would have been significantly different if this program was not available to me. Other programs took way too long or did not fit with my work schedule. Thank you South Bay School of Nursing!

Originally I wasn't going to post a review, but I feel as I should since my experience wasn't the…read morebest. This school is very unorganized. The head administrator is a retired LVN, and her husband also works as part of administration. There are no online portals or true credentials you get as a student. The only file you have is a manila folder with the proper school forms and whatnot. During my short time there, the head administrator never knew where she placed our files, or was forgetful and always had trouble remembering or doing something. Asking for help from her was almost pointless because she most likely didn't know the answer. Yet, she is quick to collect money and almost always reminds her students to pay on time. Although this school is more affordable compared to other CNA programs in the Bay Area, you do get a sense that they are money hungry for their business. For instance, I paid a certain amount for tuition, but when overhearing admin talk on the phone to a possible student, she told them it was $200 more than what the current class is paying. Not sure how they determine their prices, but this is why it is important for students to do their research. Getting a refund was almost hard too. To be honest I don't think I was refunded the proper amount, but hey I guess they need the money more than I do. Due to Covid, classes were still held in person but the student average was about 12 students. Luckily, there was another LVN who is an instructor for the course. Instructor Akua is super friendly, passionate about his work, and is a great teacher. This rating is more for him, since he actually teaches and takes over majority of the time. I learned a lot from him during my 2 weeks there, and he was even sad to see me leave. If anything I wish admin would treat him better too. He was promised a laptop for his lectures but still hasn't received one. He is hardworking and practically has no days off since he teaches the weekend and some evening classes too. This school is what you make of it, so as long as you pay attention and read the material, you have high chances of passing. And to everyone who was in that same class with me.... lol, best of luck to yall.