Driving Schools near Berkeley

“Exceptional Instructor, Life-Changing Experience!I can't express enough gratitude for Cynthia at Ride on Driving School, who was my instructor. As someone who has always been super paranoid about driving, my initial attempts with my dad only added to the stress. He wasn't the most patient teacher, often resorting to yelling during practice sessions.Enter Cynthia – my saving grace! I took 6-7 classes with her, starting with zero driving experience. Not only did she help me overcome my fears, but her guidance and support were instrumental in me passing my driving exam on the first try. I'm writing this review six months later to share the continued positive impact she's had on my driving journey.Cynthia's calm demeanor and unwavering belief in her students make her stand out. For someone like me, who was terrified of driving, her encouragement was a game-changer. I still remember joking with her about saving my dad's cigarette boxes as stress relief – a testament to the challenging situation I was in.Thanks to Cynthia, I've become a responsible driver, constantly learning and improving my skills. Her support went beyond the basics of driving; it was a holistic experience that boosted my confidence and made me believe in my abilities.If you're looking for a driving instructor who genuinely cares about your success, I wholeheartedly recommend Cynthia. She's not just a teacher; she's a mentor who can transform even the most nervous drivers into confident and responsible individuals. Ride on Driving School is lucky to have her, and so are all the students who get the privilege of learning from her expertise!“

“Was very thorough, learned everything I needed for the test. Passed and it was quite easy“

“Joseph was very practical and a great instructor, who also knew all the routes. He was super helpful for preparing for my exam!“

“Kirt is Very friendly and a nice person to talk to he is also very helpful showed me unprotected turn’s definitely recommend.“

“Took a lesson and the test the same day the instructor Andrew was great at identifying what I needed to work on and within 2 hrs I passed my driver test would recommend“

“Dan helped me get my license and I now drive with confidence because of his wonderful teaching. Because of dan i was able to pass my driving test on the first try.“

“The best school in the bay, i got my CDL license in 2 months, first try, the best teachers and equipment, i recomend this school 100% with help of Bryan and Bladimir Rivera i got my license.“

“At first I was very nervous about driving. Even I felt dizzy and motion sickness when I saw driving practice video on Youtube! But with kind and patient instruction of my instructor, Sean, I can overcome being afraid of the driving by myself. He taught me same things hundred times so I can try what I didn't do well effectively. So anyway I passed the test in first try! I highly recommend my thankful instructor, Sean!“

“What an amazing driving lesson! Jacqueline was so helpful, educational, and supportive. I wanted help improving my freeway driving and her teaching was fantastic.“

“Thank you very much for this opportunity now I’ll be able to drive to places I had to Ask to go Thank You“

“I’ve been going to the Hercules library for over 15+ years with my daughters. It’s such a clean atmosphere with great Staff. I’ve never been in there once when it wasn’t in order, the atmosphere is extremely quiet which it should be but it’s pleasant. I still love to go in from time to time to grab a good read with my library card, find a quiet area and just read & relax! The bathrooms are also clean which is a plus. I have nothing but great things to say about the Hercules library!“

“hi I want tell to every body this driving chool is the best number one special the teacher of this driving school. I six times become fail i lost much more money but the nice teacher of this school with special skills and experince which he has made me able to pass the test he took me to the deferent roads of oakland and he draw the road by pen. now im happy and i got today my driving license.“

“Mona is punctual, reliable and knowledgeable. She is also very nice and quickly built rapport with my teen and instilled confidence and safety awareness. As a mom, I was way too nervous to be my teen's first instructor. I hired Mona for a series of lessons. So glad I did. As we get close to the test, I booked a few more lessons. Worth every penny!“

“I want to express my utmost gratitude to Amber Rose, my driving school teacher, for her exceptional teaching skills and unwavering support before my behind-the-wheel test. Her patience and clear instructions gave me the confidence I needed to pass the test successfully. I highly recommend Amber Rose to anyone looking for a dedicated and skilled driving instructor.“

“Was reading reviews about "overpriced" and some other negative stuff. They are one of the only schools that will take you to DMV in a truck with an instructor. The snivelers with the "their mean" are slackers that think they are going to get handed their license.“

“My instructor was Stacey. I had a great experience with her! She helped me overcome my fear of driving as well as provided me with some helpful tips when I am feeling anxious. I felt very comfortable with her as an instructor. I definitely learned a lot about navigating the road and taking control of the wheel. Thanks to her I was able to pass my test on the first try!“

“A top-notch driving school. I strongly recommend them. My instructor Andrew was very professional. He came to my house to get me always on time. On my first day we sat in the car, and he went over all the rules with me and made sure I understood everything he answered all the questions I had for him, very patient with me. Then I started driving all over the place. He explained everything to me while driving, even my mistakes. I felt relaxed and more confident driving around with him. I will continue practicing with him until I take my test in 2 weeks. So far, I have had 3 lessons. I will be going on the freeway soon, my biggest fear. The prices for the lessons are very affordable and worth every penny. Don't hesitate to join their school, you'll be happy.“

“Highly recommended. He is am very calm and positive person. He will motivate you a lot and gives you friendly environment.“

“It's unfortunate to need to take classes here but I've learned a lot. I recommend asking to have Annette as your instructor! She literally is so knowledgeable and has the focus of keeping a person from making the same mistake twice. I appreciate the class and the work Annette gives to her students. They have an assortment of classes to hopefully fit most peoples schedules. No judgment zone too, which is important. All walks of life can find themselves in a bad predicament but to learn and grow from it is the main objective here!“

“James is AWESOME! All of them actually! The instructors are truly truly great. And they prioritize safety so much i was so comfortable throughout the entire process“