Local Driving School
Information about Local Driving School
Opening hours
- sunday: 8h-20h
- monday: 8h-20h
- tuesday: 8h-20h
- wednesday: 8h-20h
- thursday: 8h-20h
- friday: 8h-20h
- saturday: 8h-20h
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Local Driving School:
Local Driving School is a highly regarded driving school known for its exceptional instructors and comprehensive training. Many students have shared their positive experiences, particularly highlighting Kirt Ewing, who is praised for his calm demeanor, detailed instructions, and constructive feedback. His extensive experience and patient teaching style have helped numerous learners pass their driving tests on the first try with confidence.
Students appreciate the following aspects of Local Driving School:
- Knowledgeable and friendly instructors, particularly Kirt, who has helped students build confidence and understanding of road rules.
- Emphasis on safety, defensive driving techniques, and practical skills that prepare students for real driving scenarios.
- A supportive and encouraging learning environment, making it easier for anxious drivers to feel at ease.
- Thorough preparation for the DMV driving test, with personalized lessons tailored to each student’s needs.
While feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few users have expressed concerns about the overall management and communication, suggesting improvements in customer service responsiveness. However, these concerns do not overshadow the successful experiences shared by many satisfied learners.
Overall, Local Driving School stands out as a top choice for anyone looking to become a confident and skilled driver, making it a commendable option for both new and experienced drivers alike.
Local Driving School: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Mr. Sean The Instructor is very good and on the road rules and always explains you of ways to avoid errors and advises on being concentrated on the road, I his an excellent instructor if you pass your driving test on the first time I recommend Sean the Instructor of Local driving school
Fantastic experience: Just finished my last lesson with my instructor Kirt and he definitely gave me a lot of confidence for my upcoming driving test. The most calm instructor i’ve had, he doesn’t interfere with your driving at all and it’s the comments are all constructive and helpful for your driving. He’s extremely detailed and had 3000+ students so he knows what he’s doing. He has a lot of knowledge of what to do and not to do with 40 years of experience and he definitely helped me out so i highly recommend!
Fantastic experience: Thank you Shawn for your support, thank you for your patience. I passed with 0 mistakes
Negative experience: my instructor was passive aggressive and weirdly sexist. do what you will with that...
Fantastic experience: very good driving school! my favorite driving teacher is sooriya sean, he is very nice and funny.
Thank you so much for your review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with our driving school. Sooriya Sean is indeed a fantastic instructor, and we're glad his friendly and fun approach made your learning enjoyable. Safe driving, and if you ever need anything else, feel free to reach out
Fantastic experience: Had 3 driving lessons with Kirt and at first I was a little nervous on the road, but as I kept getting lessons I gained a lot of information on how to be cautious and safe on the road. We even practiced on the bridge which was a little nerve racking at first but when I got on it it wasn’t too bad. Overall I really enjoyed learning how to be safe and aware while driving!
Thank you Roi!
Fantastic experience: Done with my 2 driving lesson with kirt and it was a great experience with him. He is awesome instructor. He is calm, kind, a lot of patience when teaching and a cool guy. His calmness and patience, help boost more my confident in driving. He will teach you how to be responsible, safe and defensive in the road. Love the challenges you gave to men. l learned a lot in 2 days lesson. Thanks kirt keep it up.
Hi Art! Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience with Kirt. His calm and patient approach really makes a difference, and we're glad it helped boost your confidence on the road. It’s fantastic that you found the lessons both challenging and rewarding. Keep up the great work, and drive safe! We'll be sure to pass along your feedback to Kirt—he’ll be happy to hear it!
Fantastic experience: Kirt was great at teaching me how to drive. He was kind, calm, and gave me very helpful instructions that ultimately led to me passing the test on my first try. His tips and tricks were invaluable, couldn’t have asked for a better experience!
Hi Amaya, Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with Kirt! We are thrilled to hear that his kind and calm demeanor, coupled with his clear and helpful instructions, contributed to you passing your test on the first try. Kirt’s dedication to providing invaluable tips and tricks is something we take great pride in. Your success and satisfaction mean a lot to us. Congratulations on passing your test, and thank you for choosing us for your Driving Lessons! Safe travels ahead!
Fantastic experience: Kirt was an excellent instructor I would recommend to book with him, he is very amazing at explaining everything and going through the ground rules and helps with more rules that other instructors wont say, and alot of thanks to kirt.
Hi Martin, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you had such a positive experience with Kirt. His dedication to thoroughly explaining the ground rules and going the extra mile to provide additional guidance truly sets him apart. Your recommendation means a lot to us. We’re glad Kirt could help make your learning experience exceptional. Thanks again for choosing us, and we wish you all the best on the road!
Fantastic experience: Just passed my test at el Cerrito w/ instructor Kirt, really patient especially with teaching you mechanics and driving. Also a really kind guy, thanks a lot.
Thank you for your kind words! We're happy to hear that you had a positive experience with our Instructor Kirt. Congratulations on passing your test! Safe driving!
Fantastic experience: Just passed my test at Concord first try with Kirt and the Local Driving School. Kirt was really helpful with pointers and it was a worthwhile to learn before you take the driving test. Practicing and learning makes it feel easier and makes you feel more confident when taking your test for the first time.
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Fantastic experience: Kirt is Very friendly and a nice person to talk to he is also very helpful showed me unprotected turn’s definitely recommend.
Hi Juan, We appreciate you recommending our Instructor. With Kirt, you can easily get comfortable Driving even if it's your first time doing a behind the wheel lesson. Thank you for leaving a positive review.
Fantastic experience: Sean was my first driving instructor, and he was amazing. Very patient, and explained things well. Kirt was my 2nd instructor, and he was amazing as well. He was friendly, and provided good constructive criticism to learn from.
Hi Zeo, Thank you for dropping by and leaving us a positive review. That really means a lot to us. Kirt and Sean are both amazing Instructors, we've had nothing but good feedback from those two.
Fantastic experience: Thank you for Mr Kirt for being so patient with me…he’s a great instructor. He helped me a lot in 4 of my driving lessons. Maybe he’s getting frustrated with me coz i always stepped on the brake. So he won’t forget me for that. The lady who always stepped on the brake… always reminding me…SMOG….always look ahead… really…. I am thankful i passed the test with his guidance. Thank you Mr Kirt…
Hi Eloisa, Thank you for choosing our Driving School. You made the best choice in going with us. We only have patient Instructors here in Local Driving School. We all know what it was like driving for the first time and what you went through is perfectly normal. It makes us proud to help people transition from being a nervous Driver to being a confident Driver. We really appreciate you.
Fantastic experience: Just finished my drivers training and I’m so glad I got a great instructor! I had Kirt for all 3 of my lessons and learned a lot. I was nervous at first to do a lot of stuff on the road but I was surprised at how comfortable I was driving with Kirt. I was really hesitant about going fast, like on streets like Richmond Parkway, but he calmly gave me instruction and we got through very well. Ever since the first lesson safety was his priority, he taught me some good defensive driving techniques and how to be safe. I’m very satisfied with what I learned with Kirt and I feel ready to take my test!
Alright! We are happy to know you learn from such a good and experience Instructor. Good job in learning that fast! Sounds like you surely learned a lot on how to be a good and safe Driver. Thank you for doing lessons with us!
Fantastic experience: Definitely a great place to start learning the road! They treat you cordially and give great advice and tips on the road. Instructor Sooriya is spectacular in his driving lessons as well, so if you get the chance then ask for him…
Hi Matthew, Sean is a Great Instructor and also has a Great personality. We always see to it that we teach everything we can with the little amount of time that our Student has with our Instructor. Thank you for choosing Local Driving School
Fantastic experience: Man this was a really good driving school the last instruct I had (Kirt) took me to the dmv also just so I can have an idea of what to do. Really chill and points out mistakes in a really kind manner.
Thank you so much for your review
Fantastic experience: I just passed!!! I had Kirt as my driving instructor, who did an amazing job at forming me into a good driver.
Hi Mikaiya, We are glad you had lessons with our Instructor Kirt. He has always been an amazing Instructor. Thank you for taking time in dropping a good review, that means a lot to us.
Fantastic experience: Super excited that I passed my driving test today all thx to the guidance of Kirt. He was encouraging and direct about his approach in teaching. I felt very calm and confident driving with him. He was very mindful of what I needed to improve on and gave me great advice. He was careful to look at the list of what will probably be presented on the driving test. He has a vast amount of knowledge and makes the driving experience just more rewarding! Definitely a place I recommend for the community.
Hi Pearl, Congratulations on passing the Driving test! Our Instructors has helped countless Students get their Drivers license and we are happy that you chose us to help you with getting you your License. Kirt is an excellent Instructor, his been doing this for so long now, but he still does his best on every lesson he takes regardless if it's a lesson or for the Driving test. Thank you again and see you on the road!
Fantastic experience: Great instructor, very patient and helpful. Drove on bridge and freeway, was good to show the area in vallejo.
Hi LilJittlawrence, Patience is very important when teaching Students whether it be academic or a Driving lessons. It is also something we put emphasis on during our meetings. We are glad you did lessons with us. Thank you
Fantastic experience: I had a very great experience with the local driving school. Kirt was my instructor and he is very trustworthy, calm, and helpful.
Hi Avery, Thank you for taking time in giving us a positive review. Kirt is an amazing Instructor with really great personality. We are happy you did lessons with us and with our Instructor,
Fantastic experience: Exceptional Driving School Experience with Expert Guidance! I am thrilled to share my successful experience with the Local Driving School - Pinole, where I passed my DMV road test on the first attempt. The instructors, especially Kirt, were outstanding. Kirt's exceptional knowledge and up-to-date guidance regarding the road test were invaluable. His expertise, patience, and encouragement played a pivotal role in my achievement. The school's professionalism and focus on current training methods make it a standout choice. I highly recommend this driving school to anyone seeking comprehensive and effective driving lessons. It's a place where expertise meets encouragement, leading to confident and successful drivers.
Hi Oksana, Thank you for sharing your wonderful experience with our Instructors. We glad to know you passed your Driving test with just the first attempt. Our Instructor Kirt surely showed you the ropes in being an excellent Driver. Kirt has always been a Great teacher, we are happy you did your lesson with our Instructor. The value you see in our Driving School just motivates us to always do better and try to exceed our Students expectation every time. Keep safe always and we'll see you on the road.
Fantastic experience: I had Kirt as my instructor and within a span of 2 weeks, he was able to turn me from an average student driver to that of a beyond confident one that eventually saw me passing the DMV test with ease. He is a fantastic teacher whom will boost ur skills along with the confidence that comes with it. Thanks again Kirt, ur the man !!!
Hi Tza Jet Ong, not only are you a confident driver, we know for a fact that you are a safe driver now. Thank you for doing lessons with one of the best Instructors in town with the best Driving School in California.
Fantastic experience: I had Kirt for my lessons of driving and I really really recommend him, the confidence he gives you, the patient and motivation is very good! He is such a good listener and explains everything to you, I had my DMV test yesterday morning and I passed it at the first time so I highly recommend Mr. Kirt to have an awesome experience learning behind the wheel.
Hi Ady, Thank you for your recommendation. Kirt has always been excellent. Congratulations on passing the Driving test on your first time. We are glad you did it with us, that 1 hour of practice surely did help out. We are also confident that you will be an excellent and safe driver, see you on the road :)
Fantastic experience: I just finished my last lesson with Kirt a week ago, and let me tell you. PICK THIS DRIVING SCHOOL!!! Kirt was super friendly and a blast to learn with. He uses lots of helpful keywords, like SMOG and SIPDE, new and clean cars and this will forever be a memorable experience to me. I learned a lot of new things that I haven’t even learned in my Online Drivers Ed. He’s super patient and friendly, and it’s always really nice talking to him. Thank you Kirt and Local Driving School!!!
Hi Adrian, Your review drives us to do even better. Thank you for your kind words and for the complements. Our Instructor always does their best teach new things to our Students and it's good to know you were with our Instructor Kirt, he has always been amazing from the start. We also appreciate you noticing how we maintain our vehicles, we do our best to keep them in very good shape. we'll see you around and again THANK YOU!
Fantastic experience: i did my 3rd lesson with MR. Kirt, who was both friendly & professional. He displayed his expertise & knowledge while remaining calm & relaxed. Kirt showed me around the Vallejo DMV area. Now, I feel more comfortable & ready for my road test. My ‘turn speed’ improved and my reversing. I highly recommend him! “Creeping up” @ Intersections is important- so you don’t make a dangerous maneuver.
Hi Cloudy, Kirt has always been a friendly guy. We always see to it that our Instructor not only teach well but we also want to make sure our Students have the best experience when their doing lessons with us. Thank you for letting us know what are the specific things our Instructor helped you and for recommending our Instructor Kirt.
Fantastic experience: I had a great and insightful experience learning from Kirt. He helped me gain confidence on the road and sharpen the skills I need to pass the road test.
Hi Denzil, Thank you for your feedback. Every lesson with our Instructors will always bring new learnings for our Students. It's good to know our Instructor Kirt helped you get that confidence you need to not only pass the road test but be a safe driver. That really mean a lot to us.
Fantastic experience: Kirk was awesome showed me everything I needed to know. He even came in on his day off for me ! And he was very informational. Made everything feel so simple and easy. Would totally recommend
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Fantastic experience: Blessed to have Kirt today and I think he is the most awesome and efficient teacher ever!! He helped me pass my road test on my second take and I’m glad I had every information I needed in just 1 hour! Everyone, look for Mr Kirt! He’s the best!
Hi Aimee, We greatly appreciate you taking time in dropping a positive review. We strive to make sure the quality of lessons with give to our Students are worth their money. Kirt has always been an awesome Instructor. It's good to know you had your lessons with him. Thank you
Fantastic experience: good driving instruction, very helpful and instructors like kirt make it easy to learn.
Hi Iliana, It has always been one of our value to keep it simple for our Students for them to easily grasps the Instructions. We want to make sure we have a tailored but uniform approach to each and every Students that we have. Thank you so much for choosing our Driving School
Fantastic experience: I just had my first lesson with Mr. Kirt it was an overall great experience. I was nervous before the lesson but everything went smoothly and he makes it really easy. It was a very good driving lesson, I really did learn a lot.
Hi Blake, It's good to know you learned a lot from our Instructor. Driving for the first time can always be nerve wrecking. Good thing you went with us. We always do our best to make sure we don't add up to our Students Driving anxiety. Thank you
Fantastic experience: I had a good experience with this school. My driver was Kurt Ewing, and he taught me how to drive very well. I passed my driver's test at Concord on the first try.
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Fantastic experience: I had a great time learning from Kirt. I would definitely recommend this driving school. He taught me how to emphasize looking over the shoulder and how to drive defensively. The practice before the actual driving test helped me prepare for the test.
Thank you Natalie
Fantastic experience: I learned a lot from my instructor Kirt. Kirt was very helpful and calm which helped a lot. Kirt made my lessons a fun learning experience.
Hi Faith, It is always good to learn while having fun, we believe that way, the retention is better. We are happy to know you were with our Instructor Kirt. Thank you so much
Fantastic experience: The best deriving school with great instructor Druh ♡ I passed the driving test today:) Thank you
Hi Reham, Druh has helped our countless Students get their Drivers license and we are glad to know you are one of them. Thank you and Congratulations
Fantastic experience: My son just finished 2/3 lessons with Kirt and he is great! I would highly recommend him to everyone learning to drive!
Hi Kristy, We are very happy you went with us. Rest assured, your son is a way better Driver now than he was before his 1st lesson with us. We look forward to the 3rd lesson and for the DMV test. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Finished my third lesson with Kirt Ewing, excellent instructor, gives clear instructions on what to do especially for the tests. Good personality and gives snacks when I needed it.
Hi Vincent, having a really good Instructor that can give crystal clear Instruction is very important when your just learning how to Drive. Kirt really is a fun guy to be with. Thank you so much for choosing our Driving School.
Fantastic experience: Went with Kirt and went over good habits to get into as a driver such as looking at the rear view mirror after each turn, curbside parking, and even went on the freeway. Really chill guy and patient instructor, would drive with again
Hi Diego, It's good to know you went with our Instructor Kirt. It really is important to build good habits in Driving, and being with our professional Instructor is the best way to go about it. Kirt, Mark and Druh can teach you a whole lot of things about Defensive Driving and advance Driving techniques in just a matter of a couple of lessons. We look forward to help you help you with the DMV test. Thank you so much
Fantastic experience: My lesson with Kirt was very informative and I feel ready for my test. Super friendly and helpful!
Hi Allena, We appreciate your positive review. Our Instructors are highly trained to be very informative, we make sure to try to teach everything we know with the limited time we have with our Students, Your positive feedback motivates us to further enhance our services. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Kirt was my instructor for 2 lessons . It is a great experience having him as my instructor. I have learned good so far . He had me driving to nice places . Kirt is talkative . Highly recommend.
Hi Yieson, Kirt has always been a fun Instructor to do lessons with. He is just full of energy. Thank you for recommending our Driving School. We'll see you on your next lesson.
Fantastic experience: My two kids both got lessons from their instructors, especially Kirt. His teaching was very useful and really helped my kids. All the instructors were very nice and taught them a lot. My son passed the test and got his license thanks to them. My daughter is a much better driver now that she has taken their lessons. I am very grateful I had them to teach my kids.
Hi Prindle, We are happy to know your Kids did lesson with our Instructor Kirt. Good job on your son for finally getting his Drivers license. Kirt has always been consistent with how good he does his lessons. We are also grateful you and your kids chose our Driving School. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Very happy i chose to book my driving lessons with Local Driving School! The office staff was super helpful and accommodating, and set up my BTW test and all my lessons. I took my lessons with Kirt and I strongly recommend him! He is an excellent communicator, places a strong emphasis on safety, defensive driving, and scanning. Thank you for everything Kirt!
Hi Yasmine. We are happy you went with us. We always try our best to give the best service our Student deserves. We also invest heavily on training our Instructors to be the best and reading your review feels really rewarding.
Fantastic experience: Very great learning experience(I had Kirt Erwing)! I sharpened my skills very efficiently and learned a lot of new things within three days! Throughout the learning experience I have gotten strongly comfortable and confident with my driving skills. Most notable skills I learned through the process; SMOG technique, reversing, three point turns, efficient blind intersections, full awareness, entering/exiting highways and freeways.
Hi, We appreciate your good review. We do as much as we can to teach everything within 3 days. Efficiency helps our Students save their time and money. Thank you for pointing out the skills you've learned from our Instructor.
Fantastic experience: I had Kirt as my driving instructor before and after getting my license (for freeway practice). I must say that he is a phenomenal instructor who places a high priority on safe, yet practical driving. He has also assisted in developing my scanning, awareness, and adjusting abilities, which is crucial driving in the Bay Area. His calm, encouraging, and open demeanor really helps a new driver stay controlled and manage new situations. I definitely recommend having Kirt as your driving instructor if you want to learn effective and efficient driving. I also want to mention that he really helped with my freeway driving (often covering over 40 miles of road). Thank you Kirt, you have really been a tremendous help to me!
Hi Eesha, Kirt has always been a phenomenal instructor who places a high priority on safe. more than anything, we just want to make sure our Students are safe when they are driving by themselves. Thank you for noticing that. that means a lot to our Driving School.
Negative experience: Paid $700 - gone down the drain. They will drive you around 3 times for a couple of hrs each and then be done. No ownership, no responsibility if person passes at dmv or not. The package included one and a half hour of prep before the driving exam at dmv. Trusted this school and it's people and sent my teenage for the test. They did not do the promised one and a half hour- they did not do even half an hour. That's unethical and they took advantage of a child who did not speak up. Find a better more trustworthy and Professional school who have instructors who will take responsibility and pain to ensure the learner passes the driving test or at least provide what's promised as per package and paid for with hard earned money.
Fantastic experience: Kirt was a very helpful and frienfly indtructor and helped me on all my problems!
Hi Max, We totally agree to have you have to say to Kirt. He has been he is the kind of teacher you wish you had in school. Thank you for your feedback
Fantastic experience: I passed the road test on my very first attempt in DMV Vallejo with Kirt Ewing. I am over 60, first-time driver had never been behind the wheel of a car in my entire life. Kirt was the great and perfect teacher for me. He is patient and helpful. He gave me great lessons every time. I highly recommend Kirt to anyone who wants to acquire a good driving skill.
Hi Mafumi, We are happy you finally decided to get your license, and it was our pleasure to help you get it. Kirt have always been a wonderful Instructor ever since. Thank you for going with us.
Fantastic experience: Got to work with Kirt and Jennifer for about 1-3 lessons each and passed my test on my first try. Excellent teachers. 10/10 recommend.
Hi Lyrik, Thank you for recommending our Instructors. We always do the best we can to make each lessons effective. We appreciate your good review.
Fantastic experience: Fi just passed my road test in Vallejo. Driving instructor Kirt is really good, he is very patient and gave me great tips!
Hi Flare, Kirt is really really good when it comes to doing his lessons. He always makes sure he don't miss anything helpful to teach his Students.
Fantastic experience: I had a great experience with Kirt Ewing as my driving instructor. As a Brit (although not one who ever held a driving licence), I especially needed help with learning the routines and rules of driving in the USA. Kirt was patient, calm and clear which really helped build my confidence on the road. Most of all, Kirt listens carefully and was responsive to my needs, focusing our lessons on areas of driving in which I needed more practice. The whole experience with Kirt and Local Driving School was easy - I could schedule lessons easily online and get through to someone on the phone quickly whenever I needed to.
Hi Emily, I hope you like it here in California. You definitely went to the right place in choosing our Driving School. We always strive to improve our service and we greatly appreciate your feedback. It is on point and very specific. Thank you
Fantastic experience: I had a good lesson with Kirt! I took a lesson before my test to improve on any areas I need help in since I have not had professional driving lessons prior. Now I feel confident to take my behind the wheel test!
Hi Kristen, It's good to know the lessons you had with Kirt went well. It is always advantageous to seek for a professional driving lesson, it would just speed up the process. Thanks
Fantastic experience: After my lessons with Kirt Ewing I have attained so much helpful tips and methods when it comes to driving on the road. On top of being a swell person so chat with he is very professional and will take you through the driving process in a calming and supportive matter. The bits of praise Kirt gives makes me feel proud and accomplished of what I am doing. Kirt is very well educated in the drivers test plus has had many years behind the wheel so I feel that every bit of information he gives to me is important. Don’t be afraid to ask him any questions, he is there to help you conquer the road and ace that drivers test. I highly recommend Kirt Ewing.
Hi Douglas, Kirt has always been excellent with his lessons. I'm sure Kirt was very happy reading your review. Your feedback means a lot to us. Thank you very much
Fantastic experience: The instructors are nice and made the whole experience calmer. Kirt, especially, made use of our whole session and taught me everything in a short period of time. He was constantly giving me tips as we go through our 2-hour appointment
Hi Terquin, Yes, our Instructors are highly trained professionals with years of experience. We appreciate your good review. Thank you
Fantastic experience: Kirt took me to take my drivers test, he was very thorough and ensured that i was ready for every portion of my drivers test. And thanks to him i passed my test on the first try at one of the hardest dmv’s. And even after the test he checked if i was unsure of anything and that i could drive on the freeway. Would recommend to any of my friends and family
Hi James, Kirt has always been consistent with all his lessons. It's not always easy to pass the road test on your own. We are thankful you went with us with your lessons and your DMV Road test.
Fantastic experience: Kirt is an amazing driving instructor. He gives you tips and tricks which are really helpful. Whenever you make a mistake he makes sure that you won’t make the same mistake by telling you to do the same thing over and over until your driving is perfect. He tells you what will be on the test and makes sure that you understand everything and makes sure that you are ready.
Fantastic experience: Mr. Kirt Ewing was an amazing driving instructor and guided me throughout my lesson to ensure future success on the driving test! Mr. Ewing created a safe and comfortable environment for me. With the help of my instructor, we went on Highway 4 and Highway 80 and it was smooth sailing from there on out. If you want awesome quality lessons and a relaxing environment, Local Driving School and Mr. Ewing is the way to go!
Fantastic experience: First lesson with Kirt he really helped me with scanning the road, and making sure I check my mirrors intuitively to be alert, taught me how to parallel park, and helped me drive on the free way. First driving test I did fail with only 3 errors and one major mistake, the center turn lane, Kirt has great communication and a good attitude towards his teaching. I do highly recommend Kirt to anyone in need of a good driving instructor.
Fantastic experience: Had a driving test review before my actual test with Kirt. Very friendly and helpful, and gave some pointers where to improve. Definitely made sure I’d drive safely. Really appreciate it!
Negative experience: I would rate zero star, they doesn’t care about your time they won’t reply your email and calls. It’s been 4 days I am trying to solve an issue and waiting for calls from them, the last time I call one of them picked the call and laughed sorry I forgot to call you, I was waiting for their call from 9 am to 4:30 pm that day. It’s not only rude but unprofessional. I don’t know how they got 5stars
Fantastic experience: This is the school to learn to drive. My teen learned a lot and very professional instruction with a pro. Thanks Mani!
Negative experience: Instructors are always late for the driving lesson or end the driving lesson early. they do not even teach the students how to reverse or park a car. Bad experience and waste of money.
Fantastic experience: I passed my road test with the help of this amazing drive school and Liz my instructor! She took me to my road test and prepared me and made me very comfortable by the time I had to take my test! Very excited for this new journey as a licensed driver!!!
Fantastic experience: I had Liz as my driving instructor! She was very kind and patient as I got used to the car. We spoke about many things and that helped eased my nervousness. I 100% recommend! Also, Manny helped set up my first lesson and was very kind as well! He made me make the quick and best decision to get a lesson with their school! God bless them both! Looking forward to taking my road test when things open back up! Stay safe✨
Fantastic experience: very good. not super high pressure. you learn without feeling nervous.
Fantastic experience: Jyoti sondhi, she was a great instructor. Highly recommended
Fantastic experience: Kirt is your go to coach for sure! At first I don’t know which one to choose but I am lucky that I got trained by him for my third class. He is extremely experienced, detail oriented and responsible for his student. I truly feel my confidence and techniques improved a lot after 2 classes with him. Very efficient approach of teaching and most importantly practical. My fourth class- which is my last, we were able to do a mock test, and cover all the techniques and skills required for the test. Which made me feel more than ready for my test next week. Highly recommend Kirt! He can definitely get you across the passing line and you can also learn the real skills for your future driving safety. This is the photo during our last class when we stopped to add gas. First time gas pumper. Not bad
Fantastic experience: Kirt was my driving instructor and I didn’t realize how nice a driving teacher can be. He improved me on scanning, lane positioning, freeway, backing up, curving roads, and more on. If you want to improve any of these, go and ask for Kirt.
Fantastic experience: I used this driving school and my instructor Kirt Ewing was very helpful and nice to talk to while driving.
Fantastic experience: Kirt is the best! He is really thorough and friendly. He is actually a local and it was great to know him. Brought me to where I’m supposed to be tested and it was very convenient. Awesome experience
Fantastic experience: Overall, I can confidently say that this driving school has great instructors that are truly helpful and make you confident in order to pass your driving test. I had Dan for my very first lesson and he was very patient with me and took the time to go into detail about everything I needed to know, which was reassuring for someone like me who was kind of nervous driving on the road. Mani was very helpful too; not as detailed, but very straightforward about what you needed to know. I also had Kirt for most of my lessons, and was very kind and patient with me as well, carefully pointing out my mistakes and giving me tips on how to confidently pass my test-- and sure enough I passed on my first try! Definitely would recommend this school!
Fantastic experience: Kirt was a great driving instructor and was very detail oriented which was extremely helpful. He knew a lot about the areas where the DMV would have me drive. He was very informative and helpful. I learned a lot.
Fantastic experience: My son instructor was Kirt, who was very professional. He explained the do and don't while driving and l highly recommend Kirt to all.
Fantastic experience: Kirt is a very good teacher and driver, he explains everything in an understandable way, he is sociable, and a very nice guy. He taught me to check my mirrors and look over my shoulders correctly, how to turn correctly, how to manage stop signs and lights, and how to scan the area for potential hazards or other cars, definetly would recommend.
Fantastic experience: Kirt Ewing, 3rd lesson. I learned a lot from him about the areas for the test and with what he's taught me, I feel more confident that I'll pass my test. He taught me much about backing up and parking, along with a mirror checking method that I believe is efficient for defensive driving. With these new techniques I've learned, I feel like a better driver already Just got my license a few days ago would definitely recommend KIRT EWING to anyone who wants to pass the test. All the techniques he teaches you will have you saying "I've got this!"
Fantastic experience: Good instructors, I was with Kirt and he was great he went over everything I needed to know and the rules of the road
Fantastic experience: I definitely feel prepared for my drivers test now! I went out with Kirt, who was very sweet & kind. He showed me how to back up properly for the test. We drove some interesting backroads. Good choice!
Fantastic experience: Pay really close to details and help out when needed. Helps a lot especially for driving test.
Fantastic experience: Hey I just recently started driving and my teacher is Kirt. He is an AMAZING, instructor.
Fantastic experience: Daniel is best. Thought would never make it but he helps me in believing in myself n make driving fun. He even make time from his day off n help me. Really appreciate. Thanks guys keep on motivating new driver like me
Fantastic experience: Taught me a lot and was nice the whole time even when I made mistakes.
Fantastic experience: Great lesson with Karan can’t wait for the next one
Fantastic experience: Love this place! I love all of the instructors that have taught me so far and they are all very enthusiastic about what they do! If you are new to driving I highly recommend you attend this specific driving school!
Fantastic experience: Matthew was a great instructor he help with a lot of my fears of being behind the wheel but now I’m more confident after our first session I hope to gain more confidence along the way.
Positive experience: I enjoyed my lessons with my instructor! She was super helpful and fun :)
Fantastic experience: I have finished a 5-lesson program with Local Driving School at Berkeley CA. I love my experience with Local Driving School! I started with zero experience of driving, and just after 5 lessons I'm now comfortably driving in local neighborhoods, with confidence and good techniques for safe driving. Berkeley/El Cerrito/Kensington have very complicated road situations with hills, winding roads, all types of intersections and stop signs, etc. I can confidently handle all these situations. I also learned diagonal parking and parallel parking. I had one lesson with Matt, two lessons with Dan, and two lessons with Kirt. They were all very professional, friendly, patient, and good at teaching. Matt successfully gave me great confidence in the first behind-wheel lesson and talked me through varied situations and how to handle them. With his help, I got rid of fear, and was able to focus on learning driving per se. Dan helped me with lane changing, pulling over and reversing, and emphasized a lot on scanning wisely. I particularly enjoyed his humorous conversations. Kirt explained road situations very carefully, and helped me sharpened on how to handle different type of stop signs, how to predict behaviors of other cars and pedestrians, how to make smooth turns, etc. They managed to provide me a good spectrum of road knowledge, techniques, and experience, just in 5 lessons. I would definitely recommend Local Driving School Berkeley to my friends. Thanks guys for getting me started to enjoy driving. I'll try my best to be a good driver.
Fantastic experience: Erica is the best teacher ever. No doubt about it, she’s engaged with the driver , knows all of her routes, guides thoroughly, and really cool.
Fantastic experience: Tk to my instructor to teach me, there are de best, i am very happy....
Fantastic experience: Just finished my 2nd lesson Oakland. Kirt was really patient & kind. He also knows some SPANISH :) he points out lots of details, yet is very positive. I learned alot. Thank you!
Fantastic experience: Kirt taught me to back up really good and turning on stop signs
Fantastic experience: Kirt Ewing
Fantastic experience: Local Driving School is actually pretty amazing! My driving instructor, Karan Sondhi was very factual and very helpful. We drove around in my hometown and I'll never forget him asking me to drive to Starbucks to get something to drink. That was an awesome time and I can't wait to do my next lesson with Karan. If you are looking for a driving school for your children, Local Driving School is a great option!
Fantastic experience: my first lesson with Kurt went very well !!! He was very kind and he walked me through the basics and was calm even when things got dicey. Taught me about different turns and where not to park. Also reminded me about certain rules of the road like S.M.O.G for turning
Fantastic experience: I have been a Driving Instructor since April, 2018. The company has wonderful ownership & helpful staff. I teach very professionally - making sure my students (ages 15 - 88) get a quality, 2 hour lesson BOTH preparing them well to PASS their DMV EXAM, but also to become a very good, safe driver on these challenging Bay Area roadways. I am also very caring & personable. Thank you!
Positive experience: Instructors are patient and honest without being patronizing. Instructors, such as Kirt and Dan, especially are patient and reinforce good habits whilst respectfully calling out mistakes behind the wheel.
Fantastic experience: Local Driving School have good instructors, both Mathew and Kirt helped guided my daughter to pass a driving test as of today. Both instructors are knowledgable and patient when dealing with a teenaged driver. Special thanks to both Mathew and Kirt.
Fantastic experience: super helpful, daniel was a funny, cheerful person who helped teach me to drive and Erica was a humble women who made the driving experience fun and educational. To sum things up, Mani was the best because their was some other things that I did not know but i do now. This was a great experience.
Fantastic experience: Allow me to add another positive review and highly recommend Local Driving School! My wife, who is an adult (over 40), first-time driver, from another country, had never been behind the wheel of a car in her entire life. She was very nervous about learning. Her first instructor, Dan, put her at ease, showed her some basics and helped her get more excited to keep progressing. Next, we found out her main instructor would become Kirt Ewing, who turned out to be the perfect guide for the bulk of my wife's lessons. He showed great patience, knowledge, courtesy and professionalism throughout the remainder of the lessons we purchased. His vehicle was always clean and freshly ready for each session. My wife made noteworthy progress and felt very comfortable with Kirt's personality and approach. Let me also give heartfelt thanks and credit to Mani, the owner of the company, who was always personable and attentive on the phone. He was extremely flexible in tailoring a customized schedule of lessons, leading up to my wife's DMV exam. Also, he personally drove down to the Pinole office, all the way from Sacramento, in order to give one very important lesson himself, addressing a specific challenge my wife was experiencing. The combination of everyone's input obviously made a substantial impact, as my wife was able to pass her DMV exam on her very first attempt - with a better than average score, I might add! Throughout the entire process, we felt Local Driving School truly had our best interests in mind. I felt they really wanted my wife to learn good skills which will carry over into her ongoing years as a driver in this country - not simply to pass the exam and get a license, alone. We had tried one other company, previous to landing with Local Driving School. However, it was obvious this competitor was unorganized, less professional and did not make my wife feel comfortable. We highly endorse Local Driving School and urge anyone to contact them regarding lessons to learn safe, skilled driving.
Fantastic experience: i learned plenty of new things from these lessons. I also had a great time and it was very chill. I did this with my driving instructor Kurt, it was very neat!
Fantastic experience: I just finished my lesson with Kirt it was really nice on talking and showing me the basics and he let me try the freeway and parking and reversing and now I feel more confident backing up, he also taught me checking both ways on the intersection and turns. 20190621_101841.jpg
Fantastic experience: Learned a lot about reversing and U-turning today in my lesson with Kirt.
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