Disappointed with Sam, very inconsistent returning calls. We get it, you're a driving instructor;…read moretherefore, you can't always return calls promptly, but you prefer texts? Sure hope you're safely texting and not driving while texting. Furthermore, he only takes cash or checks, what's that about? If owners prefer cash only, it's easier to shield from income taxes, and they can report less earnings than they actually are & pay less income taxes. Things that make you go hmmmm??? He also has no decal displayed on his vehicle indicating "student driver", or company logo...absolutely nothing. Search on Yelp for other driving schools, highly recommend going with https://coastlineacademy.com. They offer feasible package deals, whereas Sam's rates are highway robbery (cash or check with no receipt provided). Coastline Academy takes all major credit cards. Coastline offers many instructors to choose from and flexible hours to fit your teenager's busy schedule. The vehicles are all decked out with their company logo/advertisement, very safe. The signage alone makes others aware there's a rookie student driver, so beware. They also send you a lesson report afterwards, so parents are aware of the grade, along with the child. It provides both positive feedback and constructive criticism, something this instructor doesn't understand. Be safe and see you on Yelp (SYOY)!

Sam is a nice bloke. He's responsive and my son liked him. We recommend him wholeheartedlyread more

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.

Sadly not the most positive experience for our student driver. Bill seemed to be using the dual…read morecontrols for most of the time without need or explanation which led to a lot of frustration. Our student decided not to use them again and preferred to find a new instructor going forward.

Lessons for my son with both Roland and Bill were great! They really know what they're doing and…read moreeasily built rapport and made my son feel comfortable so he could learn. He did both the online and behind the wheel courses through Bill's and I highly recommend both!

Tony the driving training instructor in Marin County. He is very experienced Instructor. He taught…read moreall of my family and friends. He helped me with my driving training confidence. Keep up the good work sir and watch out the bad drivers of the road We really appreciate you Tony! ( Teshome )

Tony is terrific, got me successfully through my third senior driving test after flunking the first…read moretwo. Tony is a sociable, low-key guy. He knows his stuff. I didn't know what I was in for - - thought it would be a breeze. It was anything but. After two failures, my confidence was low. Tony restored it by correcting my mistakes, explaining new rules, and pointing out key things DMV was looking for. Don't go into the senior Driver's test cold. Get help from Tony first, especially if you think you don't need it.

The teachers are patient & skilled. Price is comparable to others in the area. My son was well…read moreserved by this company & passed his driver test with ease

ABC Driving School and all of their instructors were kind, helpful, and really made it easy for my…read moredaughter to navigate the stress of prep and successfully passing the driver's test the first time. They are knowledgeable and down to earth, and responsive to all scheduling needs.

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.

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!

It has been nothing but disappointment. I had the worst instructor who was abusive, I had ptsd…read moreafter that one lesson. He kept putting his hands on me and was so negative. He should have his license revoked. The instructor was unable to answer basic questions and got mad when I asked any questions. Calling the school is a nightmare, they are always on the other line, they say they're gonna call back but don't. They also said that they were gonna charge me a certain amount for the first class and another amount for the second one but that it would add up to what they said. I got this first lesson and then I hear nothing for the second lesson. I was basically robbed, don't even bother with this business. After I called the person couldn't take any responsibility for the bad business they do and who they send to drive with you.

I was told that I will pay $150 for the first lesson and $95 for the next lessons until I learn how…read moreto drive. Guess what they never showed up for the next lessons. Second schedule the alibi was the driver had a Covid 19 vaccine and not feeling well so it was cancelled last minute , then the next time he just didn't showed up at all. Do not call this company they will scam you . I'm glad I didn't paid the package which they were offering , I would have been really mad. Stay away unless you want to be scammed. Zero stars!

Bill was easy to contact and book; many driving schools only have voicemail and then never call you…read moreback. He arrived promptly for each lesson and even picked up at school one day for the ultimate convenience. I would recommend Bill highly. My son told me he was very patient, and fun to be around.

Strange: there are no other yelp reviews, even though Bill seems extremely busy with clients all…read moreday every day. My wife and I are ~30 and had Bill teach us on two separate days. Here are his strengths and weaknesses: Strengths: Very knowledgeable and friendly. Good car. Explains concepts clearly and knows the routes the DMV uses. Weaknesses: Is easily excitable, which is a dangerous trait to have as a driving instructor. Make a mistake and Bill will get nervous, raise his voice, and start repeating himself. This will get you more nervous, and decrease your confidence and focus. Understandable perhaps for big mistakes, but it occurs with minor mistakes too. This bothered my wife so much she did not want a second lesson. I decided to give Bill another shot, but on the second lesson he got so insufferable I had to pull over and ask him to calm down. I recognize he is concerned with safety, but he tended to make situations worse. On top of all this he has a heavy accent, which sometimes hinders communication.

amazing, learned so much. I would recommend to anyone who wants to advance holistic health…read moreunderstanding or get into the field

It has been several years since my experience at AIM and I am still grateful for all of it. My…read moreprimary care physician is a graduate and speaker there and so is my osteopath who still assists there. Both are important friends to me. The unkind and judgmental words---directed at me personally---from John B. of Oregon in his AIM review indicates the lack of empathy, sympathy, or understanding that another human being can have for another. I do not hold anyone at AIM responsible for the cruel attacks attempting to discredit another person's experience. I am happy that most students benefit greatly from Francesca's program. She has built noteworthy institutions in both the Academy of Intuition Medicine and Energy Medicine University. I admire her accomplishments and even mentioned her university favorably in my novel series. Something that could help others be more sensitive to and possibly grow in knowledge in is the misconception that the human ego is somehow negative or bad---as John B. chose to denote. In my experience, ego is an essential part of our being and absolutely necessary for soular development and eventual spiritual ascension . . . with a refined ego. I am sorry that my observations and personal experience triggers anger in some to the point where they feel berating and putting down another is the right course of action. It, of course, is not. Making assumptions based on ignorance hurts people. That would be the second thing a healer should know. The first . . . kindness helps people. John B. and Jean T. of Fairfax, who both wrote defensive reviews that misconstrued my words, who do not know what happened, who do not know me at all, made substantially wrong conclusions about my intentions and my actual statements. It is as if they didn't read my review at all and produced some alternate interpretation to exhaust their resentment to my experience which differed from theirs. The teachings and curriculum are just fine. Nothing cultish there. It is the cult-like devotion I witnessed every class meeting by the teaching assistants telling me all the various ways Francesca knows what is going on with each student---even in their private lives. I have always and continue to be open to any opportunity to learn . . . from any source. The large quantities of e-mails, materials, and coursework I received at the Academy was fascinating and I read everything I was provided. Learning for me is not mutually exclusive . . . it is a way of life to gather knowledge, to learn all there is to learn. It would have been nice to receive my MIM diploma, because I like to finish what I start. But, I was not given that choice. Francesca told me many times that "you are too advanced for this program." If anyone knows Francesca, they would know she never patronizes nor says anything she doesn't think is true. And, how many of you have ever heard Francesca repeat herself many times in the same conversation? That was the first and only time I've witnessed it. It saddens me that people didn't accept that Francesca might be right in her assertion about me. Somehow, some think the very notion of being too advanced is impossible ergo a white lie said to pacify a rebel egotist. According to several AIM graduates I've bumped into after my Yelp reviews came out, some things did in fact change at the Academy. This was my reason for the review, to help create positive change. It is good to hear that John B's class benefited years later. I imagine a world that does not merely tolerate differences. I imagine a people who see the pain of others and offer a space of kindness where true understanding can flourish. I had made an error in assuming AIM was one such possible haven. Consequently, I was the one who had been hurt back then. Quite a few people have written to me via Yelp commending me for my reviews of AIM depicting their same experiences accurately. I was well liked and respected by my fellow classmates. It was one teacher assistant and the instructor who resented me for asking a few innocent questions. I was openly punished and told, "if I don't trust her wisdom then I'd better leave." So, I accepted her punishment, kept quiet, and opted to willingly comply . . . yet, I was still eventually expelled. I was later called by my AIM mentor and told to ingratiate myself and beg to be reinstated to earn my spot back in the Masters program, because the same thing had happened to him and that was what he did. His apparent transference involved belittling me and invalidating Francesca's statements about my being too advanced for the Masters program. If John B. represents even a tiny percentage of how AIM people think and feel, it is case in point for my disappointment in the discovery that some intuitive healers are not spiritual, at all. Which I suppose is the main talking point the others are making---AIM teaches energy medicine, not spirituality. This happens to be my exact same point as well. Update 0019 Feel.