Driving Schools near Berkeley

“I am fully satisfied with their system including the test I took. It was very clear and easy to understand everything involved in the course. I recommend them.“

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

“I took the 2 day beginner course. Ren and Eric were both amazing instructors. I’d absolutely recommend this course to anyone interested.“

“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!“

“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!“

“Alex was a great instructor. I passed the behind the wheel test on my first attempt after just a few classes.“

“My son had his first class today with LaTisa Cheney. She was absolutely amazing! Kind, well spoken, professional and punctual. My son raved about his experience! Thank you for such a fun and great experience! You rock!“

“Went here to get my B class License for work. It was a great experience and learn a lot from Paul the Instructor. He was chill and help me learn all the right components for my in cabin inspections. The only thing I have against was I got lost the first time getting to school. The GPS sent me to some neighborhood. It's not the school fault and that why I still gave it 5 star review.“

“Jacqueline was a truly amazing instructor! The best in the Bay, if you ask me (and I tried others).“

“Joseph is hands down the best driving instructor I've ever encountered. If you are taking lessons from him, you can assure yourself that you are gonna pass the road test!

He goes above and beyond to teach the small but crucial details that many people overlook during their road test. What sets Joseph apart is his dedication to ensuring you're fully prepared—he takes you through the area around the DMV so you’re familiar with the test route, which significantly boosts your confidence.

Joseph offers his lessons at rates far more affordable than typical driving schools, without compromising on quality. If you choose to use his car for the road test, he even lets you practice in the DMV area right before your test, ensuring you're comfortable with both the car and the environment. And yes, this too is offered at a much lower cost compared to other schools.

Beyond his exceptional teaching skills, Joseph is incredibly kind, considerate, and a pleasure to talk to. I couldn’t recommend him more highly!“

“I just got my license. Cintya did such a good job at teaching me how to drive and is the nicest person ever. This is the best bay driving school and I highly recommend!!!“

“As a parent who used Berkeley Driving School over 20 years ago, I knew to contact them when my daughter got her permit. They're easy to schedule with and the lessons are affordable. Lule was her driving instructor every time and she helped my daughter improve her skills. My daughter passed her license test on the first try. Very well worth it and thank you!“

“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“

“I'm so grateful to Ricky and Ann's Driving School. As an adult with a lifelong fear of driving, it felt like an impossible task to overcome. I had never driven a car in my life, and by the end of my first lesson with Ricky I drove us home through the streets of San Francisco - I couldn't believe it! He really helped me overcome my fear and successfully pass my test on the first try. Thank you so much Ricky!“

“Vincent did an amazing job at helping me understand the rules of the road would recommend for anyone that’s is finding a driving instructor.“

“Sean and Kirt did my driving lessons, we’re both kind and helped me prepare for my license test“

“I had an amazing experience today, I passed my driving test without any mistakes because Dan trained me really well and helped with everything I needed. Thanks do Dan and I would definitely recommend his driving school to my friends.“

“I'm an experienced driver who wanted to 'review' safe driving and defensive driving techniques. I learned just that from Kirt as we drove on all different types of roads and through various traffic patterns. Kirt is relaxed but effective and I was able to review many aspects of driving and add good habits to being on the road. It was a great experience and it's made me a better driver.“

“I just enrolled with this program. Enrollment process was fair and easy. Calling, having to schedule an appointment for intake and filling out paperwork....it wasn't much of a hassle. I've seen negative reviews mostly on this business and funny yet it wasn't my first pick. But since I had no other option I had to enroll (given courts timeframe demand although I could've extended it). I was very iffy on the location since it's right next to AmTrak and the location seemed very desolate. They are very stern on scheduling and enrollment (most of the reviews are because of rudeness and poor customer service) so missing an appointment set them and YOU back. A spot that's reserved and drops out affect the other person that needs that spot to meet requirements. As serious as they are, you have a responsibility to uphold your requirements when enrolling with them. They take it just as seriously. Intake is very straightforward, evaluations are done, welfare is considered on personal situations and most importantly meeting the person's court mandated deadline. Aside from payment plans, deposits and flexible ways to pay... you must follow the conditions set. When I started my first lesson it was a very valuable experience to remember. They care about you but if you waste your time let alone theirs well consider it "touché.“