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.

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!

Both of my kids took their driving lessons with Mack and both passed their driving tests! Mack is…read morevery patient, calm, and easy to work with. He made my kids feel comfortable behind the wheel and helped build their confidence with driving. We had a great experience with him, and I really appreciate all the time and patience he had with both of my kids. I would definitely recommend Mack to anyone looking for a good driving instructor, especially for teens learning to drive!

Because our 19-year old daughter has learning disabilities, my wife and I wanted to make sure she…read morereceived additional driving instruction and contacted Beverly Driving School. We were willing to pay additional funds to help our daughter competently manage the responsibility of a car. We paid for 82 hours of lessons beginning 6/18/25 to 10/18/25. All of our payments were made directly by request to Mack (real name: Mohsen Khaziri) and not Beverly Driving School. The number on his website is his cell phone. Mohsen was aware our daughter had learning disabilities and we were convinced he had the training and skills to help someone like her. Knowing that he was a father gave us even more confidence that she would get the security she needed. And the fact that we invested a significant sum of money is a testimony to our commitment to get her the help she needed. On our initiative, my wife and I did ride-alongs with Mack and our daughter because we put our trust in him as a professional. When our daughter started giving us feedback that her motivation for continuing was lacking, we didn't take it too seriously since it's been a challenge for her to stick with things. Later, we realized the discomfort wasn't the process but was with Mack. Our daughter told us she was touched inappropriately on multiple occasions. He repeatedly asked to meet with her outside of lessons and requested it be kept secret. I confronted Mack by phone on 10/18/25 and after asking directly, he acknowledged viewing pictures of her on her phone. I also asked him directly about touching her thigh and he said yes - apparently because she moved her seat too far forward. Lastly, I asked him if he had ever behaved inappropriately and he denied it. He did not apologize for any of this but changed the subject to her upcoming driving test. My wife and I have taken further steps with the police about this. We filed police report P25-291-0621 with SJPD Officer D. Tran #5131. He took advantage of a person with learning disabilities and it doesn't matter what age. It was one of the most deplorable things one can do. It was done from a position of immaturity and he could have told us this was going on but he didn't say a word. We do not want this behavior to be repeated with anyone else. In addition, at the end of summer, Mack also asked us for a significant cash advance because he "needed it". We refused. I also repeatedly asked for billing statements and after repeated entreaties, received a hastily typed word document. I'm still waiting for a summarized statement of our lessons.

I really want to thank Anika for the driving lessons, and I was able to pass the drive test on the…read morefirst try. She is very professional in her work and always made sure to demonstrate or explain anything where I needed more clarity. A few other things I really liked were her patience and calm attitude during lessons, which is especially important for beginners. She paid attention to small details that actually helped a lot during the test. I also liked that she gave periodic feedback and useful tips that were very helpful in improving my driving skills. Every lesson felt productive and informative, and I got many opportunities to handle different road situations, which made me feel much more confident behind the wheel. I am really grateful for all her help and would definitely recommend her to anyone looking to take driving lessons.

We selected this school on recommendation from a friend. We wanted a school that didn't give you a…read moredifferent teacher every lesson. Consistency was what we were after. We also wanted a female (my nephew, upon discussion with his friends, thought a female instructor would be more patient lol) We got that and more more with ARS. We selected Package D so my nephew could use the car he had lessons in for his driver's test. My nephew immediately liked Anika. She communicated well on when lessons would be and if any had to be rescheduled. She gave lesson notes after lessons so my nephew knew what he needed improvement on. My nephew passed on today his first try! He is now a licensed driver! We cannot recommend ARS enough. If you have a young driver that needs lessons ARS is the perfect school.

My instructor was very calm and helpful. We drove around in his electric car and he taught me all…read morethe required information for my test.

Ray is a professional and a very reliable instructor. Highly recommended for the teen drivers…read more.

I was dreading the additional cost of driver training for my son, but Economic Driving's rate was a…read morescreaming deal! We got a discount for the online course through a digital flyer posted by our school district (if only my auto insurance offered similar discounts)! The course was informative, interesting, and well laid out. My son was able to navigate and complete the process totally on his own. He only missed one on the final practice test and feels well prepared and ready to take the DMV permit exam. The icing on the cake, though, was the great customer service we received when we found ourselves in a bind and the local manager went above and beyond to assist us in dealing with a time sensitive issue. This company is truly "economic" as it pertains to cost, but the program and service are definitely First Rate!

Both of my teenagers completed their driver education requirements through ECONOMIC DRIVING SCHOOL…read more ECONOMIC DRIVING SCHOOL has been in the business for 47 years. They're easy to deal with, experienced, thorough, and quite adept at preparing young drivers for their license. My teenagers on-the-road driving instructors were superb. They were experienced, patient, and insightful. Both of my teenagers felt prepared for the written test and the actual driving test at the DMV office. Overall, I highly recommend. ECONOMIC DRIVING SCHOOL.

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.

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

Kuljit is such a great instructor, very nice & very patient! she helps prepares you & build your…read moreconfidence to be on the road. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for driving guidance (-:

I had a great experience with Kuljit. She is very kind, patient, and extremely knowledgeable about…read moreeverything the DMV examiner looks for during the driving test. She knows all the common test routes and prepares you really well for the actual exam. I took my driving test at the Santa Clara DMV, and thanks to her guidance and practice, I passed on my first attempt. She explains things clearly and makes you feel confident behind the wheel. I highly recommend Kuljit to anyone looking for a reliable and experienced driving instructor.

I received my driving permit back in May 2019. I was eager to begin a whole new experience in my…read morelife. The next step in my driving journey was to find a good driving school that would not only help me gain experience in driving but for the instructors to also have fun with the students while driving at the same time. That's when my Dad stumbled upon A-Hero Driving School. At first glance on the website, I already knew that it was a good school so I agreed on letting my Dad sign me up for this school. It turned out that we were right the whole time. A-Hero Driving School consists of instructors that will correct you on the spot whenever you make a mistake, give you useful tips for different scenarios in driving, provide quality training practice, and have fun with you during your lesson. Making mistakes while driving is normal, especially if the person is a new and young driver who just received his/her permit. Exposing those mistakes and correcting them on the spot is critical for future driving as it helps to prevent those same mistakes from happening again in the future. A-Hero Driving School does just that. Its instructors will pay close attention to how you drive and will spot any mistakes you make while on the road. They will then proceed to advise you on those mistakes and give you tips on how to correct the mistakes. This will help to improve the driving skills of the new driver and help them to become a safer driver in the future. In addition to correcting mistakes, the instructors of A-Hero Driving School also give tips and tricks along with the rules for different scenarios of driving, especially if you are a first-time driver. This will prove to be very useful for the driver as it helps him/her develop the skills necessary to be a safe driver on the roads. It will also allow the new driver to make the most of the roads in order to get to his/her destination quickly. Not only will the instructors give you tips and tricks, but they will also allow you to ask any clarifying questions and will not get frustrated even if you have a lot of questions to ask. They make you feel safe about driving and will adapt to how you learn in order to provide a more effective lesson. Quality is better than quantity. That's my model for everything I associate with. A-Hero Driving School provides students with high-quality lessons that allow for a safe and comfortable driver. They restrict their instructors to a maximum of only three 2-hour classes a day. This ensures that the instructor doesn't get bored or less alert from teaching too many lessons in a day and provide a lower-quality training session later in the day. The school also makes sure that an instructor is not over-booked in order to prevent the instructor from getting stressed out during a regular driving lesson. Sometimes, students might need a different method of teaching if they have conditions like dyslexia. The instructors of A-Hero Driving School will happily adapt to make sure those students can properly learn the rules of the road. These examples show that they take high-quality classes very seriously and are eager to engage with the student in order to effectively teach them the rules and tips of driving. In life, it is crucial for a person to have a perfect balance between work and fun. Having fun is important as it can help boost a person's focus and judgment and allow them to learn better. The instructors at A-Hero Driving School are not only there to teach the students about the rules of driving, but they are also there to have fun and meaningful talks to students and engage them in conversations about different subjects not related to driving. This prevents the students from getting bored and not being able to take in the material being taught to them when serious matters come around. The instructors are also very thoughtful of the students. They take the casual conversations with students to heart and enjoys talking to students about the things they enjoy. My instructor, Instructor Sabaoon Rahimi, knew that I had a passion for aviation and wanted to become an airline pilot when I am older. So, after a few driving lessons, he bought me a model airplane as a present because he knew I love having those airplanes around my house. The airplane didn't cost too much but it was the thought that counts and for that, I am really grateful. Overall, A-Hero Driving School is the best driving school that money can buy. They make sure that the students receive the lessons that they need in order to drive and ensure that the students understand the material being taught. They also make sure the instructors are in their best condition in order to make sure that they stay focused during the lesson and that lessons are given at the highest quality possible. At the same time, the instructors are devoted to the lesson making sure that the student takes in a lot of the material being taught by having fun with the student to ensure a good balance.

My son had a wonderful experience with his teacher Asad. He is very patient and thorough, thank you…read moreso much!