I am very happy with the results of Collin Huey for a driving instructor for my teen. He was…read morepunctual and had written material to give my daughter to read and study. His teaching style sticks and you learn fast with how he explains things. After each lesson he debriefs with the student and Tells them what they need to work on. Then he will go over it with me, the parent and give me tips on where to go and what additional exercises I should practice with my teen. My teen passed with flying colors today after a 15 minute driving test. Even the DMV tester said my child has a good test score.

Would leave 0 stars if I could. They canceled my first lesson 2 hours before I was due to have it…read more They didn't have the curtesy to call but instead sent me a message that made no sense whatsoever. Do not use this unprofessional company!!!

Took lessons with Emilio in SF. Did two 2-hour lessons along with the drive test package. Really…read morehelpful instructor, taught me how to drive safely along with tips for California-specific rules. He's patient and reiterates that safe driving is beyond just the test. Also, pretty funny just chatting with him. Passed the test on my first attempt

A 10/10 experience. Mr. Emilio is an excellent instructor: very punctual, honest, and incredibly…read morepatient when teaching. Plus, he trains you on the actual DMV test routes, which really helps build confidence for the exam. Highly recommended.

Jay is a very knowledgeable and helpful driving instructor! I was nervous having not driven for…read moremany years, and his calm and patient teaching style helped me gain the confidence and skills to pass the driving test. We would drive from SF to Daly City and practice near the DMV so I became familiar with the roads there. He was very thorough on how to prepare for the test, and also gave me a lot of feedback and guidance on how to be a better and safer driver in general. I learned a lot, thanks!

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!

I had a driving exam as part of my renewal process. Danny was professional and highly knowledgeable…read moreand experienced driving instructor. He took time to point out every little mistake I was making so that I had a chance to correct it before my exam. His instruction really made a difference. I passed my exam with only one minor mistake. Highly recommend!

I took advantage of the empty streets during Covid 2020 to teach my daughter how to drive…read more Instructor Danny Chow, after three 2-hour lessons, enhanced her driving skills by teaching her how to drive the proper "DMV way" so she could pass the driving test at the Daly City location. She passed with ease on her first try! Thank you, Danny, for successfully training both of my daughters...and sorry, I have no other children for you to instruct! I would highly recommend Regent Driving School and ask for Danny Chow.

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.

TL;DR: Avoid this driving school, especially for teenagers and young women. Unprofessional and…read moreinappropriate behavior from instructor Bassir. I would strongly advise parents to avoid this driving school, especially for teenagers and young women. During lessons, the instructor, Bassir, repeatedly touched my wife on her arms, shoulders, and hands when there was no safety concern or driving-related reason to do so. There was no dangerous situation that required physical intervention, and the behavior came across as overly familiar and inappropriate. We reported the behaviour to the owner, and he first acknowledged, but later said he only watched part of the video and says this is normal requirement for their driving school to touch people. A driving instructor should maintain professionalism and clear boundaries at all times. This experience made my wife extremely uncomfortable, and we would not recommend this school to others.

Great driving lessons for my child. The teacher was patient and calm. Good value…read moreFor the lessons as well. Would use again.

Mr. Lee helped me pass my behind-the-wheel test, and I couldn't be more grateful! He is such a…read morepatient and encouraging instructor who always makes you feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. He's also funny, friendly, and genuinely cares about his students. If you're looking for a wonderful, caring, and supportive driving instructor, I highly recommend Mr. Lee!

I rarely leave one-star reviews, but after spending a significant amount of money on driving…read morelessons for my daughter, I feel obligated to share our experience. My daughter took approximately 6-7 lessons with Daniel, paying around $180 per lesson. (Driver test day 250$$$) Throughout the entire process, she repeatedly came home frustrated, saying that much of the lesson time was spent talking rather than providing actual driving instruction and technical guidance. As a parent, I trusted that a professional instructor would be preparing her for success behind the wheel and for her driving test. What concerned me most was the timing and professionalism. After multiple paid lessons, Daniel suddenly suggested that my daughter might be better suited to a female instructor shortly before her driving test. If that was truly his professional assessment, it should have been communicated much earlier--not after weeks of lessons and hundreds of dollars spent. Instead of helping build confidence, my daughter felt increasingly nervous and discouraged. There were several interactions that left her feeling criticized rather than coached. A driving instructor's role is to teach, guide, and prepare students for success, especially when they are already anxious about an upcoming test. I cannot recommend Daniel based on our experience. We invested substantial time and money, yet received very little meaningful instruction compared to what we expected. Parents looking for a driving instructor should carefully consider whether they are receiving actual training, constructive feedback, and professional communication throughout the process. I hope this review helps other families make an informed decision before committing their hard-earned money.

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.