Payless Driving Lesson

1165 Folsom St, 94103, San Francisco
Payless Driving Lesson
1165 Folsom St
94103, San Francisco
+1415-279-7159

Opening hours

  • sunday: 8h-21h
  • monday: 8h-21:30
  • tuesday: 8h-21h
  • wednesday: 8h-21h
  • thursday: 8h-21h
  • friday: 8h-21h
  • saturday: 8h-21h

Gerald, a licensed driving instructor in San Francisco and Bay Area. We are a professional driving school committed in providing professional behind the wheel driving lessons for Teens, Adults and Seniors.

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Payless Driving Lesson:

Payless Driving Lesson is dedicated to helping new and experienced drivers alike conquer their fears and succeed in obtaining their driver’s license. Led by the highly regarded instructor Gerald, students appreciate his patience, professionalism, and clear communication style.

Many customers have praised Gerald for his ability to quickly identify areas for improvement, making their learning experience efficient and enjoyable. They have commended him for:

  • Making lessons comfortable and stress-free.
  • Providing insightful tips and preparing students thoroughly for the driving test.
  • Being punctual and accessible, often offering rides to and from lessons.
  • Tailoring lessons to individual needs and focusing on building confidence.
  • Offering a range of scheduling options to accommodate various needs.

However, some users have expressed concerns regarding appointment scheduling and availability, indicating instances where their booked times were reassigned. Although this has slightly impacted some experiences, the overwhelming majority of feedback showcases Gerald’s ability to foster a supportive environment that leads to passing the driving test on the first attempt.

In summary, Payless Driving Lesson stands out for its exceptional teaching quality and commitment to student success, making it a top choice for anyone looking to learn to drive in the Bay Area.

Payless Driving Lesson: Reviews

5/5 (102 Reviews)
Jashan Saini 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a great mentor. It just took me two classes and i passed on my first attempt. He was really patient throughout and answered all my questions. He’s very punctual and I didn’t even feel nervous or under pressure while driving with him. I would recommend his driving classes to everyone who is scared and is been procrastinating getting their license.

Sunaina Khan 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald was a great instructor. From the first lesson, he was professional, and very patient, which helped me feel comfortable. He explained everything in detail to make sure I understood. Thanks to his guidance, I passed my driving test on the first try. I highly recommend him!

나상화 7 months ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an excellent instructor! He was kind enough to pick me up and drop me off at my house. He thoroughly explained all the specific points to watch out for at the Daly City DMV, and shared many valuable driving tips in a very professional manner. One great advantage is that they have access to more test date options than what's available to the public. Thanks to his guidance, I only made 2 mistakes on my test! I will definitely recommend Gerald to anyone looking to get their driver's license!

ritika khosla 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: I HIGHLY recommend taking classes with Gerald! I hadn't driven on main roads/highways much before. Gerald instantly is able to spot your weak points, and helps you practice the right technique till you get it right! He teaches everything very methodologically, and helps you get confident! I really appreciate the patience and support he showed from start to finish. I was able to pass in my first try :)

Claire Chauvel 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an excellent instructor. Very calm, explains things well & friendly

Jannelle Rueda 8 months ago

Negative experience: They gave me a list of times they are available. I pick one and hours later they told me they gave my appointment to someone else and I had to pick another. I requested that time off for anything and I loose out on money. So unprofessional.

Diana M Zavaleta 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience learning to drive with Gerald. From the very first lesson, he was not only punctual and professional, but also incredibly patient, which made me feel at ease right away. His teaching style was clear, thorough, and tailored to my pace, which helped build my confidence behind the wheel. He took the time to explain everything in detail, ensuring I truly understood each concept. Thanks to his guidance, I passed the behind wheel test. I highly recommend Gerald 10/10.

Pietro Leoni 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor, makes you focus on what matters on the test!

Phuong 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a fantastic instructor. When I reached out to him, he provided honest and transparent options based on my international driving history. Gerald was also extremely patient, supportive and knowledgeable throughout the lesson and provided amazing tips to ensure that I understood the regulation (which is often the main reasons for failing the test). As a result, I successfully passed the drive test on the first attempt. Also given his experience we were able to efficiently get in and out of the DMV and return home within 1.5hrs of the scheduled time slot! Thank you so much, Gerald! 10/10 recommend his services!

devika jadhav 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: After years of being scared to drive, Gerard helped me overcome my fear with calm, clear guidance. He made me feel confident, and after just a few classes, I passed my driving test on the first try. Highly recommend!

Joshua Tompkins 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I've been driving for 20 years in Australia but needed to complete a practical driving test having just moved to San Francisco. Passed my test first go after a lesson the day before with Payless. Instruction was very clear and precise. Thank you!

Jaime Serra dos Santos 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Passed the test on the first try, thanks to Gerald’s patience and willingness to guide me. I’m very happy to finally have my driver’s license.

Krish Narang 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an amazing instructor and has the instincts to recognize the areas you need the most work, making progress quick.

Han Jiang 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Listen to Gerald about driving, maybe about life as well. He knows better. Never drove before, got my license after 8 hours.

Arianna Love 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is THE BEST. I’m an adult with horrible anxiety , other teachers made it worse but he made me 100% confident behind the wheel. He told me when I didn’t need more lessons despite the fact he could have made more $, and his pricing is better than any other teacher I’ve seen. Thank you Gerald , may life treat you kindly. He is so calm.

Satyendra Kumar 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructor. My wife passed the driving test in San Francisco DMV in first attempt. Originally I planned that she should take around 5 classes but after just 2 classes Gerald told us that she is good to go and no further classes are needed. He answered all her questions till the last day of exam and made her feel confident about her driving skills. I highly recommend Gerald and his services. He knows his business and is very professional. Thanks Gerald.

Laura Tejero 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is clear, straight forward and so chill! He gives you the confidence to drive and tells you all the tricks!

Piyush Tiwari 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald was very good!! He will teach you all the rules of driving here in San Francisco, I cleared behind the wheel test in one shot with his instructions lesson.

Sharon Liu 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I am late with this review, but Gerald was an excellent instructor. I had no prior experience with driving beforehand, but still passed after 3 lessons on my first driving test. I also had him come with me to the DMV for the driving test day as I had no vehicle to use. Honestly, I am a very anxious driver and my previous instructor really broke down my confidence for driving, but Gerald reassured me and pushed me to not be too scared of the road. I'm glad I picked him to be my instructor. Thank you!

Michael Vandi 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Mr Gerald was a great instructor. I passed the test on the first try! He will teach you exactly what you need to know for the test and even make you do test runs before the test to make you feel comfortable. Definitely recommend!

Mona Habibi 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an amazing instructor, he is very patient and explains all the rules and tricks. I passed at the first time. Without getting the lessons, there was no way that I could have done it. I highly recommend him

Jojo Lee 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I haven’t been driving for more than 10 years. Recently I moved to US and needed driver’s license so I reached out to Gerald after reading good review. Originally i wanted more lesson, but after seeing me drive, Gerald told me 2 lesson is enough and he doesn’t want to waste my money or my time. And he was right, after 2 lesson to build confidence and get familiar with driving again, I did the behind the wheel test on the 3rd time and passed!!!!!! I really appreciate him consider his students’ level and not just trying to get more lesson, he showed me everything during our 2 lesson including what I lack of, and it was enough for me to get on road again. I highly recommend Gerald!

Gayatri N 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I reached out to Gerald after reading some good reviews online. My permit was expiring soon and I needed help with behind the wheel test. I already knew how to drive but that was mostly outside the US. So, I just took one lesson with Gerald, went to the test and passed!! Gerald is amazing. His service is fairly priced considering what you are getting in return. I highly recommend him and his driving school. Thank you, Gerald.

Anna Turos 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an exceptional driving instructor! He taught me to follow all the regulations thoroughly, and thanks to his clear guidance and patience, I successfully passed my driving test on the first try. Highly recommend! ✨

Denise Liu 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I just took my road test and passed thanks to Gerald! I've had a driver's license from another country for 15 years, but needed to get a CA license -- I was nervous to take the road test because I hadn't driven in a year. Gerald was very patient while giving me pointers before my road test and also gave me the confidence I needed. I highly recommend reaching out for your road test!

Eliya Shimonov 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I recently had the pleasure of taking a driving lesson with Gerald, and I can't recommend him highly enough! After trying out many instructors, Gerald's approach was a breath of fresh air. His friendly yet professional demeanor made me feel completely at ease behind the wheel. He communicates clearly and effectively, ensuring there are no misunderstandings and that every aspect of driving is well understood. What really sets Gerald apart is his fairness and honesty. He provides top-notch instruction without cutting corners, and his prices are more than reasonable—they’re an absolute steal for the quality of service he provides. Thanks to Gerald, I passed my driving test on the first try with him! If you're looking for a driving instructor who is not only skilled but also genuinely cares about his students, look no further than Gerald. He is, without a doubt, the best driving teacher ever!

Michel Nicodeme 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Couldn't have passed my driver's test without Gerald!

Vivian 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald was amazing at teaching me how to drive, took a few classes and was worth it, I passed my first driving test after he taught me how to drive. He also noticed my getting sleepy at the wheel once when I didn't get enough sleep once and took notice and had me pull over so he could drive me home safely. Definetly recommend this place!

Piyush Narwani 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an amazing instructor. He's really good and patient at teaching and prioritizing the right things for adults coming from other countries. He breaks down key instructions and helps you follow them on the streets multiple times so that it becomes instinctual. I'd highly recommend going with him to get your license.

Angela 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an amazing instructor especially for new drivers, he gives you his advice based on his experience and the observations of your driving skills. He calms your anxiety and builds your confidence on driving. He is also very honest with you about when you are ready for a road test. Before that he teaches you how to make turns, drive on freeway, line changes and park the car and so on. Choose Gerald you won’t regret!!! I passed my test at first attempt.

Youssef Hawas 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald took me to my behind the wheel test and gave me some valuable practice and pointers before the test. His advice and practice helped me pass on my first attempt.

Avani Jindal 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an amazing instructor and he will prepare you completely for the driving test. He is very patient and knowledgeable. He honestly told me that I didn’t need to take another lesson even though he could have made more money from that. I was able to pass in my first attempt all thanks to him!

Brittany W 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: By nature I'm a really anxious person and I wanted to learn how to drive for the first time, so imagine how scary it was to find an instructor. Gerald always told me straight and in a way I could understand, then showed me patience through out all of our lessons. Slowly he chipped away at my anxieties and made me feel confident enough to be on the road. I passed my exam today with his help! Eternally grateful to him, his prices are great and he's extremely communicative, supportive and kind. Thanks for making driving accessible to even people like me, who have never dreamed of driving before!

Erika Kelmer Sacramento 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended! I am new to the States/ Bay Area and felt insecure about driving, especially on freeways. I contacted Gerald after hearing great things about him from my work colleague. He is professional, kind, knowledgeable, and makes you feel comfortable from the start. He taught me everything I needed to know to pass the test and, more importantly, to drive safely everywhere.

Nairhita Samanta 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I never touched a steering wheel before I started my first driving lesson with Gerald. On top that I was a very nervous driver. Gerald taught me everything from the very basics to all the safety measures. He was very patient with me all the way through. Today I got my driver license on my first attempt. Thank you Gerald for being an excellent teacher.

Nicholas Chew 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I am a nervous driver and failed the driving test 3 times in my home country. I passed with Gerald on the FIRST TRY. He gave a combination of real driving lessons and test preparation. Most importantly, he can spot the real issue (mine was nerves) and his coaching gave me the confidence I need. I only took 2 lessons and passed. He cancelled my third lesson as he felt I didn’t need it despite him being able to profit from it. He is a good coach with great advice, experience, and integrity. If you wanna pass, do try him.

Pallavi Sehgal 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is hands down the best instructor that one can have, he is knowledgeable and extremely patient and diligent in helping one understand the rules and regulations of driving in California. He is the go-to instructor for anyone looking to ace the California DMV Behind the Wheel Test on first try.

Ségolène Chateau 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: As simply as 90minute lesson to pass my driving test! I knew how to drive, but Gerald reminded me all the regulation tricks that I should pay attention to. He is very kind and knowledgeable, no doubt you will pass your driving license with him!!! Highly recommended!

Abhishek Mehto 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had a wonderful experience with Gerald. I cleared my behind the wheel test with 2 sessions. He’s very patient and helps you with all the tricks to crack the test. He gave me lot of confidence before my test, which actually helped me clear my test. Thanks a lot Gerald for all the help.

Rock B 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I can barely write this review without tearing up. I can't even say in words how grateful I am today for Gerald Huang. He is one of the most kindhearted, patient, most incredible driving instructor I've ever met. I feel so honored and again grateful to have had him as my instructor. I finally got my driver's license today and I owe it to him. He made my WHOLE driving experience absolutely wonderful. I have so much anxiety when it comes to driving but he helped me with it. No other driving school instructor can compare to him. He is truly unique I wouldn't recommend no one else except him. Anyone reading this please choose payless driving lesson. Please pick this company because Gerald is truly amazing. I'm feeling very grateful right now. Thank you.

Darshana Karki 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald was great - from teaching the basics of driving test to driving on the highway, he was super professional! I got my driving license because of him, highly recommend.

Leonid Peancovschi 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a great instructor! Took two lessons with him to refresh my driving skills and was able to pass the driving test after that. I'd recommend working with him!

Diyari Ugapo 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Book with Mr. Gerald! He’s a great driving instructor! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Crystal Lim 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I have driving anxiety and would never have felt ready for the test had Gerald not given me the push to do it. He gave me the confidence that I can drive by providing constructive feedback and guidance. Prior to this, I tried different instructors but they were not a good fit as they seemed to worsen my anxiety. Very thankful that I managed to pass on my first try at Daly city.

Muhammed Emin Sahin 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is very patient and knowledgeable about driving. You feel comfortable when you drive with it. Thanks to him, I passed my driving license exam in one go. Thank you very much for your contribution to me ..

Aditya Iyer 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an amazing tutor. I had 0 experience of driving and he taught me the basics to freeway driving to parallel parking. He is very patient in his handling and helps with driving anxiety. To my surprise, I passed my driving test in one go. Gerald is also punctual with his pick up and drop off. I would highly recommend Gerald for driving lessons.

Achsah Wildish 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is the way to go for a driving lesson before taking your road test! He helped me calm my nerves and get over my test anxiety. Passed on the first attempt with just one lesson before hand.

Gautham Venkatesan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is easily the only reason I have my driver’s lesson today - he handled my driving anxiety with patience and was extremely tactical in how to go about it. Additionally, he would go above and beyond to be flexible with my schedule (while scheduling lessons and the test for me). Thank you Gerald, I will miss driving in your car. Highly recommend (as someone who doesn’t really drive a whole lot)

Arya 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a great teacher. You need to have patience when you are teaching someone & that's exactly what Gerald is. He taught me all the dos & donts and nuances of driving which helped me pass the test in ome shot. Definitely recommend him for getting your driver license.

Arisa Koike 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: When I failed the test at another Driving school, I was told I needed to take 3 or 4 more classes, but I took a 90min of his lesson and was accepted! He is very knowledgeable about the DMV in Daly City and knows many tips for success. It's damn cheap compared other driving school and well worth the price.

vdm1990 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had only a few hours of driving experience before taking lessons from Mr. Gerald. Initially he assessed my driving skills and tailored the course in such a way where I needed more improvement. He was very patient and gives constant encouragement in his teaching approach. He quickly responds to your text messages. He also directed me on how to get my learners permit before starting the classes. He explains the complex road rules using sketches and models which made the understanding and remembering much easier and quicker. He took it step by step from safety, starting, stopping, turning, stop sign types, right of way, blind spot, lane change, freeway driving, speed awareness, protected and unprotected left turns, steep roads and extreme curves, revers, U-turn, parallel parking, etc in just four two-hour classes. I became more and more confident on my driving skills through his teaching approach. One of his teaching methods involves taking small steps, for example he controls the gas and break and lets us control the steering to concentrate on one thing at a time and improve it. He also helped me book the BTW test and gave special driving lessons before test. Thanks to him, I passed my test on the first attempt. He is an experienced teacher and I strongly recommend him!!! Hope this information are useful to you. Thank you for reading it till the end.

Pranav Nair 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an amazing instructor. I had only driver in India before this, that too right hand drive around 10-12 yrs ago so basically was re-learning how to drive from scratch. After 1-2 driving sessions with friends in empty parking lots, I signed up for a class with Gerald given all the positive reviews. He was able to gauge my driving ability within the first class (2hr session) and then after only one additional class he had me scheduled to give the driver's test. He set everything up as we used his car for the test and I passed on my first attempt. Gerald is calm, patient, and most importantly he neither wastes your time or money and helps you earn your license as soon as possible. Highly recommend him!!

Niyanta Khatri 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I don’t write reviews and considering I had such a good experience with Gerald I had to write. As an adult newbie , Gerald taught me in 2 classes and I passed my Daly City driving test thereonafter . He has a proper driving instructor car and picks you up and drops you at your desired location. He was very patient, helped me with parking and going in the expressway. His pricing was fair and reasonable.

Dipam Vasani 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a great instructor and helped me get my license in 2 weeks

Terry S 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Gerald!! If you want to pass your driving exam!! He is a professional and experienced instructor who knows exactly what you need to do for passing the drive test! Today, I passed my behind-the-wheel drive test on the first attempt in Daly City, California!! Thanks to him. :)

Abdul Kadi 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: From the very beginning, Gerald proved himself to be an outstanding driving instructor. I hired him last minute, needing both a car for the test and a 90-minute lesson, and he exceeded all expectations! Despite my experience as a driver in a foreign country, Gerald expertly guided me through the rules and regulations I was unaware of. His extensive training, vast experience, and invaluable knowledge truly shine through in his teaching style. A big thank you to Gerald from Payless Driving for a job well done! With his help, I was able to pass my behind-the-wheel test on the very first attempt. I highly recommend Gerald to anyone seeking a top-notch driving instructor!

Chris Lily Vee 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I came to Gerald without any experience as a driver. I was scared and thought I'd need at least 20+ hours of lessons to feel comfortable. In 4 lessons, Gerald taught me everything I needed to pass the test and more. I got my driver licence on the first try, thanks to him. Highly recommend!

Deni 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a highly knowledgeable, professional and, most importantly for beginners, a PATIENT instructor. I appreciate how he simplifies the road code and clearly explains best practices for judging speed, distance and overall how to be a safe driver. As I did not have my own car, I really appreciate his *special package* in which he books the test for you. Then on the day of the test, he will pick you up, allow you to do a final practice drive, and let you use his car for the actual test. Because of his lessons, I felt fully prepared and confident going into the behind-the-wheel test. I passed on my first try! Thank you Gerald! Highly recommend

Tom Hopley 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is such a great driving instructor! I can't recommend him enough. I recently move to SF from the UK and my license was no longer valid, despite driving for over 15 years so I reached out to Gerald for a lesson and some help with taking the test. I only required one lesson and Gerald booked my test, where I passed first time. Without his advice on the nuances of the US driving laws there is no way I would have passed first time.

Aditya Bharti 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an amazing driving instructor. He helped me a lot to improve my driving skills and gain confidence on my driving. I passed my exam in one go. It was overall an amazing experience with him and would totally recommend him.

Daisy Cuautle 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald , an amazing instructor ! I had a great experience he is very patient and constantly reminded me to not be anxious or afraid ! I passed my test yesterday on my FIRST try ! Thank you Gerald !

Emily Ki 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald was the one and only driving instructor I needed. Thanks to him, I passed my road test on the first try :D Would highly recommend!

Iva Dixson 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I learned how to drive with Gerald in five lessons! Let’s start off with saying that Gerald is very easy and organized to collaborate with when it comes to picking appointments. Once you book with him and decided a lesson date he will come pick you up at a location of your choice and teach you how to drive immediately. It may be a little scary at first however he also has control over the car and is very attentive while you’re driving so there’s really nothing to worry about. Gerald also educates you on road regulations, you may think you know them but trust me…you don’t. These regulations are crucial to know for general safe driving as well as passing the drivers behind the wheel test (which I did pass on the first attempt thanks to Gerald) aside from all of that Gerald is a very kind, human being. He is clear, respectful, Professional attentive, and so much more! He has been doing this profession for years and knows exactly what he’s doing. Don’t hesitate to ask him questions and or concerns he truly listens and is there to help in all situations anyway he can. Thank you Gerald for teaching me how to drive safely!

Mohammad Sameer 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing experience with Gerald. I passed the test on my first try. He will go above and beyond and explain everything in detail. I really love the way he teaches. Choosing Gerald as your instructor is a no-brainer for sure.

Jiayi Xu 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a great trainer. I never drived in my life but it only took me 4 lessons to pass behind the wheel test within 2 months. Going beyond that, he gave very good tips on handling real-world scenarios in driving, knowing how to personalize his teaching based on my driving style. Not to mention that his lessons are less pricy than others on the market. Highly recommend.

Yulia Shevchenko 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a great teacher! I felt much more comfortable behind the wheel just after 4 lessons and passed my driving test on the first try! I would recommend Gerald to anyone who wants to learn how to drive!

Deborah Raquel C 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an excellent instructor. I could not have passed my driving exam. He gave me the confidence I needed to improve my driving skills with his support and tips. I was surprised how fast I finished with my classes and passing my driving exam the first time thanks to Gerald. The best driving instructor I could have found. If you want to learn how to drive and pass your driving exam, I highly recommend Gerald!

Luna Ramirez 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Often Times we always choose the one who has more reviews , the top on the list . But I am going to reassure you Gerald is not just a instructor but also compassionate human being, as someone who struggles with anxiety issues and self doubt not only Gerald thought me some driving techniques gerald gave me some life advice answers that I am looking for , a driving lesson that turns into a therapy session haha , but it was true. I did Passed My Driving test today this is my ticket and I owe it to him , i overcome one of my fears . If you are looking for an Amazing Instructor . Look No Further ☺️

Nick Good 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald was a great help with passing the california driving exam! I'm a Canadian and already have my driver's license, but I don't have a car so Gerald was able to offer me an affordable package where I could use his car for the exam and learn the ins and outs of the test in the state. Thanks Gerald!

Anders Uhlin 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a great driving instructor and I highly recommend his services. Great instructions and very friendly service. Perfect when you need help to convert foreign license to th US.

Asha S.R 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a patient instructor. He gave constructive feedback and helped me correct my technique. I have never driven before and after 5 classes I got my driver's license in the first attempt. Thanks a lot Gerald!

Marcelo Salloum dos Santos 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I've been driving for 18 years in another country, but it was my first time trying the test in the US. I had a 1.5h driving lesson with Gerald prior to my DMV test and that really mad a difference! UI WOULD NOT HAVE PASSED IF IT WASN'T FOR THAT LESSON, I really appreciated it! When my wife is ready to take the test, we will contact Gerald again.

queena hayes 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing Instructer!! Gerald made sure I knew everything before taking my test and gave absolute great advice! I’m glad I chose Gerald as my instructor!

Anirudh Kovuru 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald gives instructions that are clean, simple and easy to understand. The techniques taught are also amazing and easy to pull off even for something as annoying as parallel parking (I must say that class was eye opening). I passed my driving exam on my first attempt with ease despite my lack of experience on American roads. Highly recommend signing up for quick and good results

Jonathan Paul 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an AMAZING instructor. He made everything easy so that in two weeks between calling him and now, I know have my license! He was very forthcoming with information, answered all my questions, and really I can't stop suggesting him to everyone who's practicing for their driving test! Please, please, please save yourself a lot of stress by learning with Gerald!

Aminata 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is such a patient and knowledgeable instructor. I felt really confident and informed going into my road test and was able to pass on my first attempt after learning to drive for the first time over a handful of lessons him I can’t recommend learning here more than enough!

Vuk Dragovic 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I just passed today, with my wonderful instuctor Gerald, he showed me and learned everything before taking exam ,it was so easy with instructor like him

Sharan Saboji 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is an excellent driving instructor. He teaches students to have a calm and confident attitude on the road for a seamless driving experience. Gerald goes above and beyond with additional tips for the best driving practices. I had previous experience driving but I had a large gap before started driving again in the US. Gerald gauged my skill in one lesson and adapted the lesson for me to clear the driving test with ease. Thanks to him, I was able to clear my test in the first attempt. He is truly the value for your money.

yan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had basically zero driving experience and managed to pass my driving exam at the SF DMV on the first try after only 3 lessons with Gerald. Would recommend to anyone learning to drive in the city!

Ahmad Kamal 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is very detail oriented and great teacher. He'll give you all the tools you need to ace your test!

Simin Li 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald gave me 2 sessions of driving lessons and the experience has been fantastic. I passed the driving test in Daly City on the first attempt and I have to give Gerald full credit for helping me succeed. He is a knowledgeable instructor knowing what to cover if you are either looking to ace the driving test on a time crunch, or if you want to be a confident driver for daily situations. In my case, I needed to quickly refresh my driving skills in order to pass the test before my permit expired. He helped me book an appointment on very short notice even though all the slots were taken on the DMV website. He also showed up on the dot early in the morning before my test to help me prepare. Going into the test, I felt very confident and in good hands which ultimately helped me pass my test. I highly recommend Gerald as a driving instructor!

Junior Basilio 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald was honestly the best Instructer he’s really patient and wants you to be comfortable behind the wheel. Highly recommended for new drivers! Got my license on the first attempt!

Julia Yu 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a great instructor, I was driving right away from 0 experience on the busy streets of SF, and now I have my license a couple classes later! He has a good understanding of where to take the test and what is on the test in the bay area DMVs so your chances are good at passing. He really pushed me and taught me all the things I need to know for driving.

Robert Hedric 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor! After having had a driving instructor from another company, where the chemistry was not right and praise was sparse, I switched to Gerald, and I'm so glad I did! He gave me back my confidence, and after 10 minutes of showing my prior driving skills, he directed me to the freeway! Only 2 lessons later I was ready for my DMV driving test, and passed on the first attempt! Thus being a driving student in my senior years! Thank you, Gerald! I'll remember you fondly!

Shandheap Shanmuganathan 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a fantastic driving instructor, I previously had experience driving so I wanted to brush up before doing the test. Within a lesson, Gerald was able to familiarize me with driving in the Bay Area and gave me lots of tips for the test. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a driving instructor!

Snigdha Agarwal 3 years ago

Positive experience: Pros: - Patient and kind - covers test route and basics very well Cons: - only accepts cash - did not inform that car insurance and registration was required for testing day

Robin Pham 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is great. Understood what I needed to be taught with regards to driving skills and helped me pass the driving test without any hiccups. Easy recommend!

Andrei Vashkevich 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is hands down the best instructor I've ever had! He is patient, understanding, wants you to become confident and comfortable behind the wheel. Gerald also taught me how to parallel park, which is a huge bonus since I couldn't master it back in my home country. I took 3 lessons after a 3 years break, and then passed my behind-the-wheel test on the first attempt. Thanks Gerald!

Suvajit Chakrabarty 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a great teacher. He will help you with the things that you are struggling with and he will make sure that you are able to pass the driving test. Highly recommend him to everyone in the San Francisco Bay Area region.

Perry 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is the best! He is so supportive and approachable when it comes to driving. It was my first time driving, and he was so great about teaching me the law and the best practices to ensure safety. He definitely made me more confident with my driving and with his support! I passed my driving test the first time. I would recommend him to anyone who is worried about driving in the bay area and needs to build up some confidence.

Esperanza Hodgson 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Gerald!!!! Happy to say after my two hour lesson and driving test the same day l have my license now Gerald was my driving instructor and was very easy to communicate with to set up a date and time to receive a lesson and a behind the wheel exam which was how l wanted it, given l did tell him l felt comfortable driving already, l wasn’t pressured to set up more lessons to add more charges. I had some experience driving already but my lesson with Gerald l found very helpful to get me to pass my behind the wheel exam. He was the positive motivator l needed going into my exam that day, open to your questions and making sure he answers them, let’s you know what you’re doing right which is really a confident boost which l think driving is all about is just having confidence. After our exam finished he was kind to ask how’d l do and l was excited to share with enthusiasm l passed and after he patiently waited at the DMV with me until l finished wrapping up there.

Wendy Lee 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a great teacher who’s patient and very helpful. I took one lesson with him to freshen up my skills (I’ve driven before overseas) and borrowed his car for the test and felt supported throughout the process. Highly recommend!

Noe Nasser 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: very very good really appreciate for everything i get the test and i pass the test in my first time thank you thank you thank you so much

Aubrey Huynh 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a great instructor. I took four lessons with him and passed my test on the first try.

Rohan Khosla 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a fantastic instructor. I’ve driven for many years in another country before moving to California, but Gerald gave me all the tips and pointers to help me pass the test, took me through all the potential test routes prior to my test. Very reasonable rates. Would highly recommend him!

Sasha Varlamov 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald will get you from 0 to confident and passing asap. Had a great experience with him and would recommend to anyone who needs a driving instructor! He also has a super friendly and productive teaching style, so you really get the most of the whole process.

Deepanshu Utkarsh 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald is a fantastic instructor. I have had trouble building confidence whenever I have tried to learn driving, but Gerald's instruction style helped me be a confident driver. He was precise and objective, and made sure to instill a sense for safety in my instruction. Passed my road test on the first try!

Ro M 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald was amazing, he was easy to talk to and communicate with. He pays really good attention to what you need practice on and will go over it as many times as you need. I had a few classes with him and was able to pass my driving test my first time.

Xinrong M 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: I am so lucky to have Gerald instructing me! He is very professional and experienced. I had no driving experience at first. With his guidance and patience, I got over the fear of driving at my second class! He teaches with an open heart, and he is able to sense when I feel nervous and need help. I always feel relaxed and safe in the driving classes. I highly recommend him!

Elizabeth B 4 years ago

Fantastic experience: Gerald was honestly amazing! My sister found him on Yelp and intially went with him because he had the price. But beyond the price he is just an amazing instructor and truly cared about us learning the skills needee to pass on our first try which both of us did. We are so very thankful and would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Gerald!

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