The best and amazing driver instructor. Very much recommend :) thank you so much Kuya John! God…read morebless you.

I would like thank John for teaching how to be a good driver. Thanks to him I got my license. He…read morewas very helpful and very professional with his job. It took me second tried to get my license, because of John support and help I passed my second try. I would recommend him as a driver instructor.

Very impressed with Riva Davia driving school. My daughter just finished her 3rd and final driving…read morelesson with them and immediately passed her DMV license test. The instructors were really helpful in her journey. Some points I found particularly impressive: 1) they took her on the highway for the first time, this felt safest for us all (having someone who could take over if needed at high speeds!) 2) on one occasion they pulled over and instructor drew on paper how and where to begin a turn in an intersection. this visual demo really stuck with her and was helpful. 3) on her last lesson, they drove to the DMV test to get test day specific help including where to go, what roads they might be driving on, what are some areas others often get tripped up. there were other examples of really helpful lessons but I cannot remember. I also liked that this company in particular was incredibly easy to book an appointment with! others I found were booked out too far in advance. they also always showed up on time and used the full lesson time. All in all, I highly recommend!

I had an amazing experience with Yancarlos and passed my first behind the wheel test with him!…read more I'm new to the US and have a license from another country, but wanted to have a couple of classes before attending a test since some rules are different here and I needed to get used to it. Yancarlos explained all the rules thoroughly, took me to the test area to drive around to make sure I understand the possible errors and prepared me in every possible way. He's also great to talk to, and it was great to spend the test day with him while waiting in the Daly City DMV line. Highly recommend to all drivers, novice and experienced alike.

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!

Jay arrived on time and communicated with me quickly and efficiently. During his driving lesson, my…read moreson said Jay was very patient and pleasant to work with. We will book again.

Juan was a great instructor with many years of experience. He helped me go from never driving at…read moreall to passing the exam on my first try. His feedback is direct and if anything needs to be explained in detail, we would pull over and he would draw a diagram to help me understand. He picks you up and drops you off at your home which was also helpful. We started in a parking lot and worked our way up to more complicated environments as I got more confident. He also has a specialized car with breaks on his side which also made me feel at ease while behind the wheel. Highly recommended!

I would not recommend this driving instructor. My experience included:…read more* Frequently 20-30 minutes late to lessons (and occasionally excessively early without notice) * Never provided two full hours of driving -- he counted his travel time to my location as part of my paid lesson * Canceled lessons or failed to show up as agreed * Used paid lesson time to run personal errands (AT&T, T-Mobile for phone issues) * Drove to the Mission District during my lesson to collect money from someone who owed him * Had me pick up another student during my lesson or placed me in the car while another student was driving * Made comments I found misogynistic and racially insensitive * Repeatedly called me a "slow learner" and labeled me dyslexic instead of offering constructive instruction The most alarming part happened around the date of my driving test. We had clearly confirmed a Saturday lesson at the DMV to prepare. He did not show up. When I contacted him, he insisted it was scheduled for Sunday, despite text messages confirming Saturday. On Sunday, he arrived late. Then on the actual day of my driving test (the following Monday), he was again about 30 minutes late. I had to call him -- he was asleep. Being forced to track down my instructor on the morning of the driving test is not what anyone expects from a professional service. Instead of helping reduce stress, his behavior added to it. By the end of this experience, I did not feel supported, respected, or professionally instructed.

Adding my 5-star review. Confident Driving School is for all ages and level of driving skills…read more Being a well seasoned driver I reluctantly bought a bigger 2025 model vehicle for safety reasons. Jeddy answered the call. He understood exactly what I needed without me going into detail. Jeddy covered everything on my list. I'm much more confident parallel parking my rather large vehicle. That was my main concern. Thought I had to learn the basics all over agai, i didn't. Confident Driving School is is current with the times.

I PASSED my driving test today and I owe it to Leo!…read more A colleague sent me Leo's way in October when I mentioned my driving anxiety and honestly, it was the best professional recommendation I've ever received. Previous attempts with family and another instructor hadn't worked. Leo's patient, non-intimidating approach changed everything. He's not a helicopter teacher. He observes, guides, and gives optimistic feedback without taking full control. I never felt judged or belittled - just supported and encouraged. In just 4 sessions, Leo helped me: - Navigate busy San Francisco streets confidently - Drive on freeways (something I never thought I'd do!) - Master driving test prep strategies that worked His scheduling is flexible, he's always punctual, and his teaching genuinely builds confidence. If you're nervous about driving or need a fresh start, Leo is your instructor. Highly recommend!

I had to take the DMV drive test but I don't own a car. I also don't need driving lessons having 15…read moreyears of driving experience on a manual shift stick. Going through rental companies is a pain in the ass because you need to obtain a written statement from the car rental saying they allow to be used in a driving test. So I started looking at some driving schools; I called one in the mission with high ratings and the person was extremely rude saying they don't provide a car for the test for those that are not their students. Another school in the mission with high rating requires you to take a driving lesson at least 10 days before to assess your level and the total cost would have come out at more than $450. With some luck I stumbled on Academic driving school and one call and 10 minutes later I had the car booked for my driving test which was in less than a week! The instructor showed up to my address on time, handed the driver seat to me and proceeded to give a 1 hour driving lesson in preparation to the DMV test, with tips on what to do to make sure I pass. Test, needless to say, went super smooth. Then I was dropped off back at my place. If you need a car for the DMV test look no further, it is $289 no hassle experience.

Good instructor makes students comfortable driving and was good with making us appointments and…read moretaking me and my sister picking us up from our house and scheduling the dmv test for us and dropping us there and back. Very friendly and emphasizes on things needed to pass the test. Boosted my confidence driving I was very anxious and nervous and I think this is good for students who aren't comfortable driving.

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!

I took 3 lessons with Gerald and passed my driving test the first try! Very appreciative of Gerald…read moreand his knowledge. Easy to book lessons, flexible schedule and prices are more affordable than most driving schools. Would recommend for any first time drivers!

We had our Seminar here for Driving Instuctors ... Tracy Mok is Really cool in Leading the…read morediscussion ... I enjoyed it and Looking forward to have my Driving Instructor next year... I give a Three Thumbs up

Took my traffic school hear a whole Saturday, I Loved it.. Get there on time because door will…read moreclose, had such a relaxing day. Learned so much, great teacher and so flexible. Got up to date w the new rules and got so encouraged to be a better driver. Everyone talked about why they were there and we all helped each other out. Made some good friends. Awesome instructor he really cares about you and doesn't want to see you back there.. Encourages you to be the best driver on the streets.. I would encourage this school 100%

Great instructor! He was incredibly patient and took me from having almost no experience to passing…read moremy test in just three lessons. His use of props made everything clear and easy to understand.

Shoutout to Albert. I originally had a lesson with him but changed my test date to when he was not…read moreavailable that day. But he worked with other instructors to find me someone and made sure we got into contact. He also was flexible to accommodate my original test date by adjusting his schedule to fix me in. Though I didn't take a lesson with him, I appreciate his promptness and ease to work with.

I keep getting mail at my house for a student I tried calling a few times 2 months ago and get a…read morevoicemail which is full! I then sent an email and never received a response. The first letter that came was in a manilla envelope after calling and emailing the school I unclasped the prongs to open it to see if there was an address or phone number for this student, inside was a report card a very good student with great grades, I'm sure the guardians would like to see this but none reported. after many attempts to get ahold of anyone to help ( message box still full!) I sent it back return to sender wrong address, today I received another letter this time its in a sealed envelope so I did not open it, I tried searching for student via web search but to no avail, I also tried Facebook but nothing. What should I do.

Both my children have favorable memories of CAT. They felt safe; physical confrontations &…read morerivalries at other public schools seem non-existent at CAT. Talented teachers have a passion for their work. The administration staff is professional & approachable. Day One for Freshmen is closed to other returning students, a considerate way to help these kids transition to high school. In 2008, when my older son first attended, the school had an 'alternative' vibe, emphasizing project collaboration & individual presentation skills. Now in college, my son, compared to students from other schools, has a more developed ability to present ideas to a group of people. He attributes it to CAT nurturing and exercising those skills. Internships give junior & senior classes work experience in retail, government & non-profits. Students are responsible for locating & accessing these opportunities. My children took pride in their accomplishments as interns. Being treated as peers in an adult world contributed to their growth as young adults. My younger son feels that the school's cutting edge diminished over time, as CAT became more like a traditional high school. For eight years, I was happy with the school. Our last day, my younger son's graduation day, was a disappointment because of one teacher who had been fired. The reason behind his dismissal was the bizarre behavior exhibited in his classroom. According to one student who provided evidence: -In class he advocated separation of races, teaching that interracial marriage was wrong. -He taught that gays hire African American males in order to emasculate them. -In a Facebook post, he endorsed violence against women, claiming that Ray Rice "did nothing wrong" in beating his girlfriend, an incident captured on video. -He used class time to present positive views of violence against children as a teaching method, recounting, in class, an incident in which he physically struck his own son because his son sang a song that the teacher considered "too white". The school, to their credit, got rid of him immediately after discovering the situation. Members of CAT's 2016 graduating class, however, when challenged by this seduction of racism, misogyny, & homophobia, failed that challenge. Students embraced the intolerance. Two students gave speeches at the graduation ceremony. Both those students paid tribute to this teacher, accompanied by the approving applause of their classmates. The school did go to great lengths, in curriculum, to expose the historical damage done by racism, misogyny & homophobia. I don't fault the school for students' failure to absorb the importance & complexity of the lessons. Does fault lie at the feet of their parents? With the students themselves? I'm torn. The students are good kids. Why would they honor a man who spewed hatred & bragged about cruelly beating his own son because that child did not share the teacher's hatred of other races? His obsessive vilification recalls the Iranian religious clerics' crackdown on Pharrell's song 'Happy' in 2014. I wonder how many of these students will go on to emulate their chosen role model, and beat their own children while feeling justified in doing so, despite the documented psychological damage those beatings cause in children. Years ago, a news report on Egypt included 6-year olds at an anti-Mubarek demonstration. The children shouted and waved signs, wholeheartedly chanting "Mubarak must go". But realistically, the children were too young to understand the meaning behind their actions. Obviously, adults had fed opinions to the children, who exhibited heartfelt enthusiasm geared more toward pleasing the adults who prepped them, rather than any intellectual objection those 6-year olds had with Mubarak's policies. Does it take more than 18 years for children to begin to think critically, rather than parroting the opinions of manipulative adults? Recently, observing an interracial couple on the street, I couldn't help but notice the loving manner in which they regarded each other. I thought about the arrogance of CAT's teacher, a man who had burned through two failed marriages, yet considered himself fit to judge the marriages of interracial couples as wrong, and taught this nonsense in class. I thought about students in his class who happened to be children of interracial marriages, and the message the teacher thoughtlessly delivered to them, that their lives were the result of disparaged unions. Yet members of CAT's class of 2016 held the teacher in great regard, spoke highly of him at graduation and referred to him as a role model. They gave little, if any, thought to fellow students who were children of interracial parents. I'm reminded of what Philip Zimbardo said in 1971: "We all want to believe in our inner power, our sense of personal agency to resist powerful situational forces. For many, that belief is little more than a reassuring illusion of invulnerability."