William was great! I only needed a rental car so I could pass my driving test as I had driven lots in the past, so I messaged 3 other driving schools, and only William replied. I contacted William on a Friday, and by the end of the day, he set me up with the Daly City DMV on the next Wednesday (I'm not actually sure how he set it up because the DMV didn't even let me schedule appointments, so that was sweet). William required that I take a 2 hour driving lesson ($90) with him before the driving test ($200), which included ~45 minutes of practice before the test too. The pricing was totally fine with me after I had looked at comparable rates on other Yelp instructor's pages. I paid through Zelle though I definitely forgot to ask for all the available payment options. William insisted on the Daly City DMV even though I was considering the SF DMV, and that was a good idea because I got lucky with the scheduling and didn't even wait 5 minutes between getting to the DMV and starting my driving test (definitely got lucky?!?). Finally, I passed the test! During the 2 hour lesson, William was very insistent on the 10-20 different things I absolutely needed to do during the driving test to avoid losing too many points, and all his explanations translated exactly into what the evaluator looked for during the test. I only lost points for braking too aggressively downhill (oops). Other notes: William picked me up in a red Honda Fit at the Daly City Bart Station. I'd definitely recommend William in the future. read more

William said that if I want to leave a review, then I must write it honestly and from my heart. Therefore, I write as it is. I passed the Daily City driving test on my first try. The fact itself speaks volumes. From the very beginning of my studies, I was very nervous when I drove, but William's colossal patience (yes, colossal) and his professionalism helped me not only to master the skill of driving but also to feel confident while driving. He explained the most confusing moments in the rules and traffic situations in a very simple and understandable language. William (ATTENTION !!!) never picks up the phone and is not distracted by anything when he teaches you. He is fully focused on the lesson and is fully committed to teaching. This is very, very cool. I also want to give credit to William's car. He watches it very closely and it is in very good condition. Driving is smooth and enjoyable. And lastly, he professionally prepares you for the exam itself. Namely, William teaches you to drive in such a way that you go to the exam with the confidence that whatever is there, you will cope with it. William is a very busy person, but if you managed to get to his lessons, then you will learn very well how to drive and with high probability will pass the behind-the-wheel test from the first try. He is truly teaching from his heart. read more

If I can give him 10 out of 5 stars, I would. As a foreigner living in the US without much exposure to driving growing up, I had a lot of anxiety about driving when I first started. I had 2 instructors back in my home country and 1 instructor in SF prior to William, each of whom I took 1 lesson with, and yet I still couldn't drive properly (or even make turns) after those 3 lessons. At some point, I thought about giving up, and maybe driving is not for me. William was my last try before I decided to quit, and I'm so happy that I found him! He put a lot of heart into teaching - I had to focus 100% and we didn't even have time for small talk LOL. He taught me some techniques to make me feel more confident when making turns or tackling the hill in SF. I practice with my friend in between lessons with William, and my friend does notice a difference after each lesson. I took 4 lessons with William before taking the driving test and passed it on my first try. I was lucky because, before the test, I watched a lot of Youtube (please learn from my mistake and don't do it LOL). William is all you need to pass the driving test! read more

Mr. Hill took me from only having experience driving in a parking lot, to passing the driving exam in only 4 months over a few lessons. During the first lesson, I was initially very nervous as we went straight to the freeway, but he quickly helped me get over my nerves and made me feel safe and in good hands the entire time. He taught me everything I needed to know, from road safety and competency to the specific routes for the test, and he even told me about a side door to the DMV so I could skip the giant lines. He made sure that I thoroughly understood all the mistakes I was making, and more importantly, why I was making them. He always answered my questions thoughtfully and was open to conversation. As a visual learner, I found it very helpful that he used a whiteboard to draw diagrams of intersections, and he used little car figurines to help me understand the rules of the road in different scenarios. He even helped me book a test date 1 week out when the earliest regular appointment on the DMV website was 1 month away. If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. read more

BEST DRIVING SCHOOL IN THE SF!! 100%, RECOMMEND! We had the pleasure of having William as my son's driving instructor these past few months. William showed my son safety and confidence in driving the first lesson. The second less, William showed my son the Daly City route and showed him what the DMV tester are looking for. He taught my son what they are looking for using a manual car vs automatic. Apparently they look at different things such as changing of gears on different roads. In the last session, we had to change the route to SF since we had to move the behind the wheel test last minute. Again, William showed patience and guided my son on the test route. My son passed with 5 minors to the allowable 30 in the first try, in SF and on a manual car. One the minor on the score sheet was the hand signals. Who would have thought you need to know this. We are so grateful for William and his teaching. 100%, I would recommend!!! His pass rate on the first try is amazing. read more

I am a person from another country who already had driving knowledge, but had no experience here in the United States. I took classes initially to pass the exam, but in the end his approach became mine that was to make me a better driver. I took more classes with him, now we focus both on the purpose of improving my driving and passing my exam. William is the best instructor one can have, he is also a very good person and I can say this with great luck in my heart, he cares about his students and that they really learn to be good drivers. He was very precise in identifying my driving errors and his explanations were key to correcting my mistakes and in each lesson I had with him I could notice my driving improvements, which is the most important thing. He is a punctual and respectful person, his work ethic is impeccable, he also works with your schedule if you have a really tied schedule. Really 100% the best option. I am grateful to have found him as an instructor. read more

Amazing and kind instructor! Taught how to make the right stops and turns properly. He makes sure to work on your driving weaknesses and explains clearly and thoroughly how to go about driving in different intersections. William is also a very patient man; when making a mistake he will calmly tell you to pull over and go over what you did wrong. I took a few sessions with him a few years ago but stopped because I didn't need my license at the moment. Went back to him remembering his great teaching techniques and only did 2 sessions this time before I took my behind-the-wheel test. William actually gave me 1 hour of practice before the test, which helped a lot! I thankfully passed it today and I can't express my gratitude enough! Will absolutely recommend to all my friends and family! read more

I came in pretty nervous, I hadn't driven in years and had my test coming up fast. William was exactly what I needed. In just two lessons before my driving test, he zeroed in on the specific things I needed to work on, explained the reasoning behind each correction (not just "do it this way"), and kept the whole experience calm and low-pressure. He's incredibly detail-oriented, the kind of instructor who notices the small habits that examiners actually ding you for, and fixes them before they become a problem. That attention to detail made a real difference. Passed on my first try. Honestly couldn't have done it without him. Highly recommend William if you're a nervous driver or just need someone who's going to be efficient with your time and actually get you ready. read more

I got my driver license just recently all thanks to William! I had experienced taking lessons before from two other teachers (one from Monterey, one from Daly City) but only William was able to really bring out the best in me. He teaches from the heart. His suggestions really made me a good and calm driver. He has shown expertise during our sessions. He points out my errors and suggests ways to avoid them. He also gives suggestions on how I can improve my driving. His price is reasonable as well! Each driving lesson is worth every cent of my money. He is honest when it comes to pricing. He is always on time! Lastly, you will not just learn driving skills from him but also life lessons! He is an expert in driving. I highly recommend him! Thank you, William! read more

I passed my behind the wheel driving test today on the first try at Daly City DMV, all thanks to William!! I have been driving around for sometime, but there are many minute details/rules that need to be kept in mind specifically for the test. William was really patient with me, gave me as much practice, advice and tips as he could in that one hour before my test. He is an amazing instructor and knows the in and outs of what to and what not to do during the test which is really important even though you know how to drive. Thank you very much William! In case anyone out here is confused as to which driving school to choose, my advice would be to go for William without a thought! Really patient, caring and skilled instructor, you won't regret it! read more

William is fantastic. He gave me tangible feedback about where I needed to improve as a driver and answered my questions about what I needed clarity on. He is really knowledgeable about how you need to drive in order to not just become a safer, more cautious driver, but to have the confidence to perform well on the test. I would recommend him to any of my friends who need to prepare for a driving test. I'm a pretty good driver who's got many years of driving experience in different countries (and even in the US) but I probably wouldn't have passed the test without his preparation and guidance! Sometimes he got a little impatient with all my countless last minute questions, but he was such a fun, approachable instructor. Worth every penny! read more

I recently had the pleasure of being taught by William, and thanks to his guidance, I passed my driving test on the first attempt. Both a friend and his wife recommended him, and they too aced their tests right away with William's help. Throughout my time learning, William was incredibly responsive to all my texts. After my initial lesson following the knowledge test, we strategically planned a session right before my road test, which was a month later. On test day, he was right there with me, assisting with last-minute practice and honing in on areas I needed to improve. His attentive feedback boosted my confidence immensely. In search of a driving instructor? Stop right here and choose William. You won't regret it! read more

Passing on William as your driving instructor is doing yourself a huge disservice. I passed my behind the wheel test on my first try. Feedback is extremely valuable and communication is something that eluded my previous instructor. William recognizes its importance by demonstrating with visual props and communicating constructively throughout the lessons. Unlike other instructors that stay silent and let you take the wheel for 2 hours, William genuinely wants you to learn and improve. He takes you on different routes and teaches you practical driving encounters like highways, freeways, parking, and pumping gas. Most importantly, you feel comfortable and confident when you drive with William. read more

I needed a quick refresher before the driving test and decided to go with William. The best choice I could have made was calling William let me tell you, he had the best price in town, had availability witching my schedule and was a quick communicator after the Initial call. When we started the lesson he went over stuff to look out for and took me around to get familiar with the rides near the testing area. He knew what moves they were going to test me on and had me do similar maneuvers on the road. If I ever made a mistake he had me pullover and park to go over it in detail and made sure I understood what happened. Would recommend 10/5 stars if possible don't hesitate to give him a call. read more

Today I just passed my behind-the-wheel test on the first try! I was very nervous about driving and felt hesitant to give it a try. Thank god I met William and he definitely gave me a great learning experience! During the lessons, he would give many practical tips for what to be aware of during the driving test and how to drive like a pro. I am a slow learner but he was patient enough to guide me through every little flaw that I need to improve on. As he is a experienced instructor, he understands students' perspective very well, and from that he was able to give personalized advice. If you need a driving instructor, don't go elsewhere, call William:) read more

I highly recommend William as a professional instructor. I contacted him after I failed twice on the driving test and after his lessons I could pass the test!! He is very patient, kind and sincere to teach me. During practice, he was always focusing on my driving skill. When I had questions, he let me stop and answered. He is not only a professional instructor but also very responsible and caring. I had a final lesson before the Behind the Wheel test. But after he left, DMV gave me difficulty. Then called him to ask help. He kindly came back to help me! It was very kind of him!! Thank you thank you, William. With your lessons and love, I could pass!! read more

I looked up a bunch of driving schools/instructors and William was the only person who answered the phone, gave me instructions on the phone and arranged his schedule to ensure that I could take the test without worries. I aced the test after taking lessons with William! William charges much less than other agencies, uses a board as a visual aid when teaching the traffic rules and is very attentive to students' needs and the traffic. Beyond his teaching expertise, he is approachable, kind and takes his time to communicate. My appreciation to him goes beyond words. Please send him my very best if you are lucky enough to take a lesson with him. read more

William was an amazing instructor in my opinion. I have no complaints. My very first time driving was with him and he taught me all the basics and made sure I understood it before we started driving. It took me a while to get my turns down and William was very patient the whole time. I also had school and was very flexible as he planned my lessons around my class schedule. Thanks to William, I felt really prepared for my test and I passed my first try. William also speaks both Chinese and English so he was able to talk to my parents and answer their questions Overall, I would recommend William to anyone. read more

5 Stars!!! I had driving lessons with William Cy. He was absolutely amazing and the best driving instructor I have ever had. He explained everything so clearly and patiently, and he is a lovely person. Additionally, this morning (morning of the drivers test), he met me before the test so we could practice driving and I was able to use his car. I'm so grateful to him - I passed with almost a perfect score William is so well organised and such a great guy. He was very structured and after driving with him I felt extremely well prepared for the driving test. I would give him 10 stars if i could! read more