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Local Driving School - Pinole

4.2 (138 reviews)
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Mike C.

My daughter Just passed the driving test with Kirt Ewing with only 2 minor errors! He is a friendly and chill guy. Made sure she practiced SMOG with everything and took great use of my rearview mirror. Taught and prepared her with everything she needed for the driver's test. Highly recommend!

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Just passed my driver's test on the first try! I had 5 driving classes with Kirt Ewing and he was very calm and patient. We talked a bunch and it felt like a personal experience. We even took the freeway a couple of times and it went really well! He took me on many different routes. Along with this I learned how to park and back up extremely well. If you have the chance take Kirt as your instructor.

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They have teachers who speak spanish?

I am not fluent in Spanish, but can speak it & have used a Google translator to teach, as their 4 year Instructor!

Do you have to have a drivers permit to take lessons?

Yes

Do they have stick shift cars? I need to learn stick

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My 16 year old daughter passed her driving test on Friday after taking lessons with Kirt earlier this year.

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Local Driving School - Pinole - driving_schools - Updated May 2026

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