Juan was a great instructor with many years of experience. He helped me go from never driving at all 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! read more

I would not recommend this driving instructor. My experience included: * 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. read more

Mr. Guerrero was an amazing instructor 10/10. He's patient, clear and speaks Spanish very well.

I highly recommend Juan! As someone who has anxiety driving in San Francisco, Juan has helped me improve tremendously in just 3 lessons!

He is a person with a lot of experience and has a lot of patience. He is highly recommended.

I am happy to recommend Guerrero Driving School. I took driving classes for two months and I pass the driving test today August 2, 2023. Please note all the classes were giving to me in Spanish. I just came from Nicaragua and I am not fluent in English yet. Mr. Guerrero was a key for me to learn the driving rules in California. Thank you! Rene Sandoval read more

(TLDR will be at the bottom) Listen friends, Mr. Guerrero is ok. Let me start off with the good things about his class: 1. Mr. Guerrero will teach you the basics. As someone who didn't have a good amount of knowledge of cars and what buttons do what, he taught me what I needed to know. Nothing more, nothing less. 2. He has built in gas/break pedals. (I know some people will like this considering it may be their first time and aren't confident with controls.) 3. He is a nice dude. He's friendly (for the most part, will get into later) and he can have little chats here and there to lighten up the mood. Sometimes he talks a little much but it really wasn't anything over the top. He also will drop you off at your house which is very nice. 4. Classes are pretty well priced. If anything, you pay a good price for what you get. Great for people who need a refresh or a push to get them back on the road. 5. He wants you to pass. I can appreciate the time he puts into his craft, and I'm sure he has pride in that. He wants you to pass your test, and he will help you do that if you know what you're doing. This is where the problems I had kick in. His class is NOT beginner friendly and here's why: 1. Having control of your steering. Now this is alright in some scenarios, especially when you drift, having trouble learning the turns or need to avoid something, BUT it came to the point where it was too much. Constant steering and holding onto your wheel will only take you so far. There needed to be a point where he had to let go. 2. Having controls of your gas/break. I can understand having this because it's important to stop the student from potential harm, BUT it's a tool for prevention. It was being overused way too often and made it feel like I wasn't really pressing the gas or breaks as often as it seemed. Which, in turn, led to second guessing myself and my speed when he did let go. 3. Impatience. Having taken about 5+ hours of class led me to the conclusion: Mr. Guerrero does not have the patience for mistakes. This manifests as yelling which is, in my opinion, a way to scare any beginner driver off. He would yell about stopping and turning which, as a beginner, made it hard to learn as it stressed me out. 4. Time. Since time is of the essence for Mr. Guerrero it felt as if he wanted me to take more lessons than needed. I could understand having to take a little time in the beginning to learn how the car drives and learning your DMV route and area. But if you feel confident that you can pass the test, by all means give it a go, or even practice with someone. Do not spend more time than necessary doing something you know and feel you can do. 5. Questions/Listening. Let me start off by saying maybe I wasn't loud enough. Who knows, but the one thing that really got me was not being able to question or respond to certain things without feeling an overwhelming pressure. As a beginner, I expect to be able to question and have my teacher listen. I did NOT feel like that option was present and it sucked. Questioning is part of learning. There are more things such as remarks about certain groups of people and not paying attention/not wearing a seatbelt sometimes. TLDR; Mr. Guerrero is NOT a beginner friendly class. His way of teaching is much more abrasive, controlling and seemingly geared toward people who know how to drive as he has no patience for mistakes. Regardless, I appreciate the time spent and will learn form it. read more

Muchas Gracias Juan , Pase mi behind the wheel test a la primera, tome varias clase con juan y me explico con dibujos mis errores me presto el carro y estobo comigo en el dmv..ojo cuando te lleva a dmv por el tiempo que esperas sube su tarifa..... De Nuevo gracias Juan. read more

I was a student of Juan's back in 2015 and only now realized that I never posted this review. So here it goes - I put off getting my driver's license for way too long. When I finally decided it was time, I called Juan, and I'm happy I did. I didn't realize how anxious I was about driving until I first jumped behind the wheel. Mr. Guerrero immediately put me at ease and gave me the confidence I needed to become a good driver. I went from a driving chump to a driving champ in no time. I'll leave you with this: If your goal isn't just to learn to drive but to do it safely, you need to call Juan. read more

I took driving lessons with Juan C Guerrero for 2 months and passed my drive test in San Francisco. As of August 2022, he charges $200 for a 2 hour lesson, and will pick you up and drop you back to wherever you live. He teaches you everything you need to know for the test and more, including: starting the car, driving without jerking the wheel or pedals, stopping smoothly, to reversing, parallel parking, driving uphill and downhill, navigating stop signs, switching lanes, and turning while staying safe all the while. The number of lessons you need will vary, and he will not take you for the test until he feels you're ready. I felt relaxed and confident by the time I took the test, and would recommend him if you want to get your driver's license. Make sure you bring cash as that is the only mode of payment that he accepts, listen to his recommendations, and enjoy his amusing stories and banter as you drive around. read more

Juan is the Best!!! He had my daughter for her drivers training. He made her feel relaxed and at ease. He is extremely easy going and funny. My daughter said he was calm and never raised his voice. The first time out she was nervous of course but he joked around and made her relax. Juan was patient with her even though she kept stepping on the breaks too hard. The second day out she was excited to meet up with him and said that she really enjoyed driving with him. She says he was like her grandfather. He contacted me before and after her sessions to give me her progress and to let me know she was dropped off safely. I would totally recommend him to anyone looking for help!! read more

Juan is a very nice and talkative person. He really helps you get into driving safely and with all the skills you need to know. His knowledge on San Francisco driving is really great and he helps you learn so you can drive at the best of your ability. read more

Juan Carlos is an amazing driving instructor. Before him I went to three other instructors and was frustrated with the way they taught. I thought I would never learn to drive but after working with Guerrero Driving school I felt safe and confident in the car. Juan Carlos makes driving feel fun and I now feel confident I can get my license after learning from him. He is always on time and is well prepared. He makes sure that whoever is driving understands the basics before going out on the road. if you are looking for a driving instructor no matter your age Juan Carlos is perfect. Thank you! read more

Writing this on behalf of a family member: I am over 40 years old, after various lessons, I passed the DMV behind the wheel exam on the first attempt. The instructor (Juan Carlos) is a competent person, who has a true interest that the student learn properly. He has the necessary patience to explain everything that one must know from A to Z; and he helps you build confidence behind the wheel. He's not mediocre, he's very professional and respectful. Thank you so much, Mr. Guerrero for providing me with such excellent instructions that I'll never forget. 10 stars! - "Sandra la Trailera" read more

I'm really thankful I found this driving school and for the teacher Juan Carlos. He trained my mother, who had been driving for many many years but back home, which is not in the States. He immediately noticed the bad habits she had, focused on those and thought her how to correct them. He really cared for her driving improvement besides her passing the test, which she actually did after 3 classes. I'm beyond happy and grateful and I recommend highly this school to anyone, you won't regret it read more

Mr Guerrero is an excellent driving instructor. He did an evaluation of my driving ability and manners in our first session. He then tailored a learning program for me. After the few training sessions, I passed my test with ease and feel confident on the busy San Francisco streets. 10/10 would recommend his services. read more

I'm glad to find Juan Carlos for my driving lessons. I used to drive before but I didn't really drive for several years after moving to SF so I needed someone to help me get my CA DL. Juan Carlos not just prepared me for the test, he also and foremost made sure I'm ready to drive safely and efficiently which could be quite tricky on streets of San Francisco (and not only there) ;). He's a straightforward and honest person and I really like that he didn't promote unnecessary lessons to me, right after our first session he suggested to schedule an appointment with DMV. I was impressed by his driving and teaching experience. During this short period of time he made me aware of certain bad habits that I never noticed myself and also helped me fix them, which I really appreciate! I felt very confident on the test and the whole experience went really smooth. read more

I have sent 3 high school students to Guerrero Driving School. They are so easy to work with and quick on their scheduling. Thankful to have a reliable company since I work with a lot of high schoolers! read more

The guy is so rude. He acts like he's a monopoly. Be nicer to your customers and answer basic questions we have. I have been nothing but kind, no need to act the way he did. If you're a new driver/ trying to find a mentor for your kids, this isnt the place. He is very impatient and inconsistent. I'd recommend finding somewhere else read more

Juan is very knowledgeable and friendly I learned to drive the correct way back in 2000 when I was in my 20's And my son Javier learned to drive with Juan as well as soon as he turn 16th Thank you ! My son has been driving beautiful all this past years thanks to all your tips Juan Nubia García read more

Best Driving Instructor!!! I had failed my behind the wheel test twice before taking a driving class here. On my final try, a day after practicing with the instructor, I passed! The instructor is super nice and helpful. He knew exactly what I needed to improve and helped me fix those problems. If you want to pass your test and get your license just call Juan and he will make sure you do. JUAN IS THE BEST!!! read more

I called them requesting info but the person In the other line was rude and rushed. Attitude = No business read more

The teacher was unprofessional. He would arrive before time and start calling me. He wasn't wearing a mask or gloves which made me uncomfortable. He didn't train me on any signs or road instructions and kept complaining that i wasn't following the rules. The 2nd lesson he picked me up, asked me to drive to his place and proceeded to take a 15 mins restroom break. He then came back and said he'd adjust the time but then asked me to drive around the city while he stopped at a bank and an ATM to run his errands! I asked him to stop after that and cancelled the following lessons. Extremely unprofessional. read more

I called this school to ask about resources to get the instruction permit thinking that they would help and then I would hire them to teach me how to drive. Weirdly enough, the person on the phone commented on how my english is good and how I know how to read, so I should use the internet. Very bizarre and patronizing conversation, when I was just asking for some guidance. I know the internet has lots of resources I just wanted to see if they would recommend one in particular. One thing is certain, I will not be learning how to drive in this school. read more

Juan taught my daughter to drive. He gave me great feedback after his lessons with her so I could continue to help her learn. He gave good tips on the driving test. He was easy to work with: I called him and he answered, booked an appointment, and he showed up 5 minutes early. He showed me his insurance and certificates. Very professional and knowledgable. read more

I would not recommend this driving school at all. The main reason being he(Juan Carlos) never let go of control of pedals, break and steering wheel. His car have break and pedal on the other side which he can use to control the car. I felt like i was not doing anything at all, may be applied breaks few times here and there. I took 4 hours of class from him at $80/- per hour and felt horrible afterwards as i didn't made any improvement. How will i learn any thing if he keeps on controlling the pedal, brake and steering wheel. Also out of 4 hours the effective teaching/driving time might have been little more than 3 hours. Please stay away from him as he is just waste of your hard earned money. . read more

Juan has taught my 3 daughters to drive and helped them pass the driving test. He is personable, fun, kind, very professional, and his prices are reasonable. I highly recommend. read more

Scam artist, avoid like the plague. Right off the bat he's rude and impatient. He gave me no proper instruction and spent the entire lesson trash talking my driving. He even had me pick up his next student while my lesson was still on. Then he had the nerve to tell my family when I returned, "terrible driver, no technique at all. He needs so much work because he's never going to pass the test like this. Give me more lessons and with luck he might be ready" We turned down his next lessons and guess what? I passed that test two weeks later with only four points taken off (they allow 15). This guy is just a scam artist who will tear down your confidence to get more lessons out of you, take your hard-earned money elsewhere. read more

Honestly, the only thing going for this guy is his prices. Here's a small list of some of the things he did: * Takes of his shoes and picks his nails * Flossing his teeth (literally with floss) * Putting the radio on * Sexist/racist comments * Saying the road is clear, almost causing an accident * Passengers from the previous lesson in the back While his advice was solid, his professionalism was such that I never want to have meet the guy again. read more

Honestly, its hard to come up with something new to be said, but hopefully other rave reviews give you a rounded perspective of how great Juan Carlos Guerrero is! I am a 23 year old who was absolutely petrified to drive. After being passenger in several serious accidents, I wasn't particularly enthused at the prospect of learning how to drive! Juan took this all in stride and worked diligently to put me at ease. He has been doing this a long time and has truly refined his instruction techniques. He adapts his style to what best makes you a better driver. Whether it be chatting pleasantly about life, politics or the city, or keeping nearly silent to let you concentrate, Juan is mindful of your stress level. He teaches you to be a "defensive driver". I have my license now and I certainly appreciate the pointers he passed along. I feel in the long run, my many, many, many hours behind the wheel were a solid investment. Juan is not out to scam you as other schools are. His rates are decent and he becomes committed to your driving on a personal level. He knows his stuff and will let you know when you are likely to pass the test. Its not his only goal, he wants to ensure that you have all proper tools to reach under any situation, and spend enough time behind the wheel of "Sterling" and it certainly will be true. His schedule fills up fast, so book in advance. And one of his pet peeves is when people cancel at the last minute for shady purposes. Don't waste his time, there are many people who would be happy to have it! PS-I'm religious about Yelp and thought a long time about what establishment deserved my first review. I can think of no one better than Juan!!! Quite dissappointed to not have time with him now that I passed! read more

I had Gurerro as my driving instructor and he was a great success in making me a safe driver. He pin-pointed my problems and let me know what i had to work on. He made sure i was alert and safe. One of the biggest lessons he teaches you is to look ahead at all times (which was one of my biggest problems) and during situations of panic, if needed, he takes charge with his double break he has on his passengers side. He took me around the place where i lived and also on the freeway as well as the city. The price is overall decent because driving with him guaranteed me a license. He can pick you up in SF district and San Mateo district i think? and his prices differentiate according to where you are located at. He is also flexible in schedule to make things easier for you. After 5-6 lessons with him, I got my license on the fist try. read more

Wow.I am still shocked at the fact that I passed my driving test on my first try this morning!Three months ago,I could have never imagined I would be able to drive.I came to this country when I was 17 and now I am 22;all these years I have been trying to learn how to drive for thousands of times.Not only with my friends,but I actually learned driving before with another driving school back in San Jose.It never worked out for me.I was still TERRIFIED to drive on the roads with other cars.I almost gave up on driving back in September but luckily I came to yelp and called Mr.Guerrero!One of my best decisions in life! If you are like me browsing through yelp trying to look for a good driving instructor,look no more because: 1)Reasonable rate!$50 per hour what more can you ask for?I am sure the other driving schools are good too but hello?they charge so much more!One time he told me he works with a lot of immigrants and he doesn't want to set the rate too high to keep them away. 2)He will get the fear out of you.Believe me on that!I must be the most terrify person to drive three months ago!If I can do it,so can you!Mr.Guerrero always makes you feel very safe when you're driving with him.It's like you know that he's always there to take control if something happens,so you can be calm and stay focus. 3)Reallyyyyy good driving tips and techniques.Mr.Guerrero probably has seen a lot of accidents before so he always reminds you to look here and there.There's so many small things that you have to pay attention to when you're driving and he knows it all.He will bug you all the time until you drive suppper safely on the road. 4)Enjoyable lesson.I recall my driving lessons with my previous instructor was so boooorrrring.I kept on looking at the clock and wondered when would it end.But it never happens to me when I am driving with Mr.Guerrero.He's very funny and always shares his thoughts with you on what's on the radio.I really enjoy driving besides him and I am sad that I can't do that anymore 5)Flexible schedule.You can almost always get the days and hours you want.He teaches 7 days a week. I can probably keep writing another thousands words on why you should drive with him.I guess I should stop here but again,if you are reading this,pick up the phone and give him a call.You won't regret this :DDD Last thing,I live in San Mateo and he picks me up and drops me off every time.So you don't have to be in SF to be his student! read more

Juan Carlos Guerrero, owner and sole driving instructor of Guerrero Driving School, knows his stuff. That's because he's been teaching behind the wheel in the SF Bay Area for over 20 years. For half of those years, I had come up with plenty of reasons/excuses to avoid the personally nerve-wracking task of earning a license, but, thanks to Mr. Guerrero's quality instruction and tension-cutting conversation, I came to feel more comfortable, confident, and safe behind the wheel than I ever could have imagined. Thursday, April 2nd, 2009 was the day this 28-year-old passed the driving test on his first try! To get started, Mr. Guerrero insists on an initial evaluation, after which he will point out the specific areas on which you need to work. He makes it a point to only teach those who are ready to learn safe driving practices. Ask him to take you to be tested without an evaluation and he won't even accept you as a client. It is a testament to his intention to mold potential drivers into responsible drivers that he is confident will pass the test. I get the feeling that he sees his clients' success rate as his "batting average," and takes pride in keeping that number high. This fuels Juan Carlos' palpable commitment to his students' success, which helps to reduce your worries and focus on becoming a safe driver. As many other reviewers have pointed out, in addition to knowing and imparting the rules of the road and safe driving practices, Juan Carlos is worldly-wise and has a great sense of humor. Mr. Guerrero has something to say about almost any topic, which he will share in an attempt to ease the tension of nervous drivers. Alternatively, if you need silence between instruction, he can provide that too - just let him know your preference as soon as you figure it out for yourself. (I say it that way because I originally thought I would need complete silence, but I quickly found our conversations to be very helpful in reducing my anxiety.) Some logistics (as of 4/2/2009): Mr. Guerrero charges $45/hour (a very competitive rate, especially considering the quality of instruction). He accepts credit cards, but, for his clients' safety, he will not accept credit card numbers over the phone, so paying that way requires visiting his office. Mr. Guerrero provides free pick up and drop off at nearly any location in San Francisco and I know he has some students outside SF, so you should inquire if you are unsure that he accepts clients from your city. You will learn how to drive safely in a beautiful Nissan Altima featuring instructor-side break and gas pedals. I could go on about how helpful and pleasant my time behind the wheel with Juan Carlos was (I am truly sad it had to end), but I'm pretty sure this is already among my longest reviews, so I'll just finish by saying that I HIGHLY recommend making an appointment with Guerrero Driving School if you need behind-the-wheel instruction. read more

I went to Juan on recommendation from a friend and was not disappointed. Juan is no nonsense and gets right to it. I did several lessons with him before taking my driving test (and passed on the first try!). He made sure I was well prepared for every part of test day, but also stressed the fundamentals of good driving, which I especially appreciated as I've never driven in America before. He's flexible with scheduling, will do pick up and drop off for lessons, and I was able to drive his car for the actual test since I didn't have one of my own. read more

I have been driving for 16 years, but after moving to SF from Sydney I had to take the driving test. I was totally freaked at the prospect of driving on the other side of the street and was convinced I would fail the test. Juan Carlos put me at ease the minute I got behind the wheel. He is a picture of calm and diplomatically pointed out (and got me out of) a few bad habits I had picked up, and others I was taught, driving in Sydney. I scored perfectly on the written, but Juan Carlos had so many more tips for me that I couldn't find in the DMV handbook. Not to mention, he is funny, happily talks on a range of topics, and taught me all sorts of things about American life. I took two lessons ahead of some time before the test and passed with 97%. Juan Carlos is an exceptional instructor and it is obvious (from personal experience and hearing him on the phone with potential/other clients) that he will only give you as much instruction as is necessary for you to be a safe driver/pass the test. Juan Carlos is well priced and does not request an exorbitant amount to use his vehicle for the test (as was the case with other driving schools when I was searching for an instructor. Some wanted more for the use of the car for the test than I paid Juan Carlos in total). Ben D has it covered in his review about driving in silence or the chat easing tension, the nice car and the door-to-door service. I definitely recommend Juan Carlos as an instructor. read more

Before I took lessons with Juan, I only took one driving lesson with another school and mostly practiced with a friend of mine, thus failed my driving test three times (shame on me...). I took two lessons with Juan that were eye openers. He instantly picked up on my mistakes and pointed out various little details that impaired my driving. He certainly is very talk-active, but at the same time has a calming personality and managed to dramatically improve my driving with only two lessons. I would definitely recommend Juan, since I passed my driving test thanks to him. read more

I am not saying this because I am a yoga and live in an ashram, but because it is the truth "I learn the Zen of driving from Juan Carlos". Yes he talks about politics, sports and news, and he also emphasizes SAFETY millions of times when we are driving on the road. When it comes to the bones of driving, he makes sure you know how to handle the vehicle in a way that is confident, relaxed, safe and smooth, and SAFE--, which all DMV examiner cares. I had about 20 hours training with him and had to take the behind the wheel before my permit expires. And we worked hard together. He even gave me two extra free classes before the test, during the holiday, which I appreciate a lot. Eventually, I passed the test on the first try, for someone who has never driven before, like me, I think it says a lot about the quality of teaching from the teacher, ok and the hard work of the student ;) read more

I thought I would literally never learn how to drive. I'm 27 and have been putting off getting my license for WAY too long. Despite being determined to finally learn, I was also incredibly nervous about getting behind the wheel. I called Juan after reading all his positive yelp reviews, and he was not only able to fit me into his schedule right away, he also offered the best rates in town. I thought "there must be some sort of catch here" but luckily there wasn't. Juan is a really personable guy, a big talker but I appreciated that since it didn't give me a chance to feel anxious. In 1.5 months of lessons I went from freaked out and nervous to feeling very confident and safe behind the wheel. Juan trains you not only on the route of the DMV test, but also makes sure you learn to drive safely on freeways and how to park, even on hills. It felt great to pass my test on the first try with a score of 96/100. Thank you Juan for helping me to achieve this major life goal! read more

I passed my driving test a few days ago with Juan Guerrero's help. Mr. Guerrero is very responsible when it comes to meeting you on time. He picks you up and drops you where you want to, which I think it's great. Mr. Guerrero's main goal is teaching you how to safely drive a car. So, of course he gets upset when you make, make and make the same mistake, that can put your life and other's lives in danger. He loves to talk, but it does not mean you need to talk too. Just listen and practice driving. I recommend Mr. Guerrero if you want to get your driving license! read more

My son had started driving lessons with another company which went out of business before he was able to get his certificate. Juan was fantastic - highly recommend! read more