Local Driving School

1223 Solano Ave Ste. 7, 94706, Albany
Local Driving School
1223 Solano Ave Ste. 7
94706, Albany
+1510-235-5500

Opening hours

  • sunday: 8h-18h
  • monday: 8h-18h
  • tuesday: 8h-18h
  • wednesday: 8h-18h
  • thursday: 8h-18h
  • friday: 8h-18h
  • saturday: 8h-18h

Local Driving School represents the premier driving instruction in Northern California. We’ve taught students from the age of15 ½ to over 80 years old, and our team is ready to go for you.

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about Local Driving School:

Local Driving School is a renowned driving school in the United States, praised for its commitment to teaching safe driving techniques and building student confidence. Many students have reported positive experiences with their instructors, highlighting the following strengths:

  • Kirt and Sean are frequently mentioned as exceptional instructors who are patient, calm, and effective at making lessons enjoyable while focusing on essential skills.
  • Numerous students have passed their driving tests on their first attempts, thanks to the detailed instruction and supportive environment provided.
  • The school has been recognized for its thorough teaching practices, covering a wide range of driving skills, including highway driving, parking techniques, and safe lane changes.
  • Many students appreciated the structured approach to lessons, which helped them gradually build their skills and reduce anxiety while driving.

While most reviews are glowing, there are a few negative remarks regarding customer service, particularly relating to communication after booking lessons. However, it's clear that the professionalism and dedication of instructors like Kirt, Sean, and others make a significant impression on their students. With a focus on quality instruction and supportive learning, Local Driving School is a top choice for new drivers, regardless of their level of experience.

Local Driving School: Reviews

4.8/5 (89 Reviews)
Ayah Aldajani 5 months ago

Fantastic experience: I have been trying to get my license for over three years now and had a lot of trouble with my Anxiety. At first, I was hesitant about starting these classes, but once I scheduled my first class, I felt so much more comfortable behind the wheel. My driving instructor, Sean, helped me improve my basic driving skills and even help me get over my anxiety. After three lessons, I successfully passed my driving test and finally have my drivers license! The process of taking the behind the wheel exam with them was super easy, and Sean was very prepared and prepared me well for the test.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you for the kind words! We're so proud of you for overcoming your anxiety and getting your license. Sean will be happy to hear your feedback. Congrats and safe driving!

Miya Smith-Richards 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: Instructor:Sean.s very nice, patient and great teacher, starts slow and gets you moving. Would recommend!!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you for the great review! We're glad to hear Sean made your learning experience smooth and comfortable. We appreciate the recommendation!

Elijah Wolff 6 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had an amazing experience with the driving instructor Sean. He was very patient with me and after just one of his lessons with no prior experience I felt very confident on the road which I was not expecting. I would recommend this company but Sean in specific because he has a great sense of humor and is easy to talk to but also just makes learning how to drive as simple and easy as possible. Thank you Sean for fully preparing me for my driving test and for making lessons effective but also very fun.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you so much for the amazing review! We're thrilled to hear Sean helped you feel confident and made the learning process both effective and enjoyable. We’ll be sure to pass along your kind words—he’ll really appreciate it! Congrats and safe driving!

Cari Moore 8 months ago

Fantastic experience: Kirt was an amazing teacher!! I learned so much. I definitely feel confident to take my test. We went through a carwash, went on the freeway, practiced unprotected turns and practiced parking.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you for the great review! We're so glad to hear Kirt helped you feel confident and covered so many important skills. Best of luck on your driving test—you've got this!

Kevin Li 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: Great driving school for people of all ages! Especially if you have absolutely no experience behind the wheel/don't own a car. Sean, Kirt, and Ricardo are all incredible though I would recommend sticking with one instructor to keep things consistent.

Kayla Ellison 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: It was a great experience my instructor Kurt was kind and patient with me and made funny jokes to help my anxiety. My mom and I quickly learned to trust him. Completely and I'm so grateful to have had help in getting my license. Kurt was clear and articulate with his explanations and even had a whiteboard. To help show diagrams it explain techniques and important acronyms. If your unsure about who to go with to learn to drive I highly recommend local driving school. They are great.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We're thrilled to hear that Kurt made your learning journey enjoyable and stress-free. His patience, humor, and clear teaching methods—complete with a whiteboard for diagrams and acronyms—truly make him an exceptional instructor. We're so glad you and your mom felt confident and supported throughout the process. Congratulations on earning your license, and thank you for recommending Local Driving School! Safe travels ahead!

Matt Putz 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had my lesson with Sean S. in Alameda. Passed on the first try after one 2-hr lesson a week in advance and a 40-min practice session on the day of (I already had a licence in Europe). I found Sean helpful: he gave me a good sense of which things to focus on during the test. He's also nice.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you so much for your review! I'm thrilled to hear that your lesson with Sean went well and that you passed on your first try. It sounds like you made great use of the time you had before the test, and it's wonderful that Sean could help you focus on the right areas. We're glad to hear you had a positive experience with him and appreciated his guidance. Best of luck on the road, and thanks again for choosing us!

Angela Soriano 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: This is my story of going from a complete novice to being a license owner! First day, I knew nothing of driving. Absolutely nothing. I was scared to have even have the responsibility of driving a car. I feared it so much I drove very slowly around the area and didn’t even want to drive onto the busy road because it was all so foreign to me and Mr. Kirt said that was alright since it was the first lesson. He recognized my uneasiness and discomfort on the whole experience and let me go easy. Second lesson, just as anxious but before we took off, he helped me with the anxiety by showing me funny videos. This time, it seems that the busy roads I was villainizing in my mind turned out to be not so scary. Of course there were some bumps on the road (not literally, metaphorically I mean) but Mr. Kirt helped by teaching me some defensive driving! Third lesson, didn't see that car when I was merging but I’m glad Mr. Kirt was quick and helped me steer the car away before something bad happened! The rest of that, we were driving around the streets where I was going to take the test in to help me be familiar with the surroundings! Taking these driving lessons from Local Driving School really helped out a lot! But more specifically, I want to thank Mr. Kirt for helping me and teaching me even though I was a bit clueless and thick-skulled at times during his lessons. During the driving test, I really remembered almost everything he taught me. Signal, rear view mirror, side view mirrors, over the shoulder, then go and so much more. I really couldn’t get the over-the-shoulder part until the driving test when it all clicked. I’m thankful that Mr. Kirt was so helpful, kind and patient. He really tried to help me get rid of my nerves by laughing with me and by reinforcing good driving habits (and also by praying with me when I was so scared just before the test lol). Thank you so much again. Now I pass the baton to my little sister. She’ll also be taking lessons from Local Driving School because they really are the best! Of course, I’ll also be recommending Mr. Kirt to her. Thank you for everything and sorry for this long review, haha. I just wanted to show how much I really appreciated the effort put into teaching someone hard-headed like me.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you so much for the kind and thoughtful review! It really means a lot to me to hear how much you appreciated the lessons, especially considering how hard you worked to overcome the challenges. It was a pleasure working with you, and I’m so glad everything clicked for you during the driving test. You truly put in the effort, and it paid off! We are also excited to hear that you’ll be passing the baton to your sister, and We will be happy to work with her as well. Best of luck on the road, and I’m confident you’ll be a great example for your sister. Safe driving!

Wilson Sarosa 11 months ago

Fantastic experience: I had Sean and he was a fantastic teacher who taught me safe driving techniques and tips on how to do well on the DMV exam. He explained the concepts clearly and helped me pass the road test on my first try!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Sean provided clear explanations and effective techniques to help you feel confident and prepared. Passing the road test on your first try is a fantastic accomplishment—congratulations! Safe driving, and we appreciate your recommendation!

Arabella Romano 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I did my lessons with Ricardo Mascorro who was an excellent instructor, very informative, constant feedback and tips, and really invested in what he does! I passed my exam after 3 lessons :)

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that Ricardo provided such valuable instruction and helped you pass your exam in just three lessons. Your success is what motivates us, and we're glad to have been a part of your journey. Congratulations on passing, and all the best on the road ahead!

Sonia 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor Sean was an amazing instructor- very calm and informative. He gave a lot of tips to drive safely and pass the test successfully at the 1st attempt. Would 10/10 recommend him

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you so much for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear that Sean’s calm and informative approach helped you feel prepared and confident. It’s fantastic to know that you passed your test on the first attempt! Your recommendation means a lot to us. If you need any more assistance in the future, don’t hesitate to reach out. Safe driving!

Tarini Mehta 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I just passed my driving test, and it's all thanks to Local Driving School and my instructor Kirt Ewing. I was so nervous but he kept me motivated and was so patient and encouraging throughout. He made sure I knew everything I needed to know before the test. I'm so grateful!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Congratulations on passing your driving test! It's fantastic to hear how Kirt Ewing and Local Driving School made such a positive impact on your journey. Your hard work and dedication, combined with Kirt's patience and encouragement, clearly paid off. We're thrilled for you and wish you many safe and enjoyable miles ahead! Thank you for sharing your experience with us!

Oliver Carmont 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had Sean and he was a fantastic teacher. Sean has over two decades of experience driving. He taught me safe driving techniques and tips on how to do well on the DMV exam. He explained all concepts clearly and helped me practice thoroughly. Ultimately, Sean helped me pass the road test on my first try!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Oliver, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that Sean's expertise and guidance helped you pass your road test on your first try. We appreciate your recommendation and wish you safe travels ahead! Best regards,

이은송이 1 year ago

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

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you so much for your kind words and recommendation! We're thrilled to hear that Sean's patient instruction helped you overcome your initial nervousness and achieve success on your first driving test. Congratulations again! Best regards,

Veronika Byrd 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Just passed my test after 8 hours. Kirt and Druh are amazing teachers. Helped get to know my the rules of the road easily!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Veronika, Congratulations on passing your test! We're so glad to hear that Kirt and Druh were amazing teachers who made learning the rules of the road easy for you. Thank you for sharing your positive experience!

Pinak K Parikh 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend this place! I took the test first time and failed, and then I took one lesson with Sean right before the test day and I passed the test the next day. He is really a good instructor and will teach you exactly things that you would need to keep in mind while taking the behind-the-wheel test. He was calm throughout and didn't get irritated when I made same mistakes several times, but every time calmly explained it to me what I was doing wrong and how to avoid that. Lastly, he is a stickler for details and is very precise about every small things.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Pinak, Thank you so much for your kind recommendation! I'm thrilled to hear that Sean's instruction helped you pass your driving test on your second attempt. It's great to know that he was calm, patient, and focused on the details to ensure you were well-prepared. We appreciate your feedback and wish you safe travels ahead! Best regards,

Shifat Hossain 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Kirt is the bestest teacher you could ever have. He thoroughly explains the rules. At the end of the lesson he give an extremely helpful evaluation on areas to focus on. Throughout the lesson he talks about things to pay attention to while driving. He makes a game plan for his students. I think my favourite and the most helpful part is the white board in the car. His diagrams are super helpful. He also genuinely cares about his students !!! I highly recommend booking lessons with Kirt, especially if you are a beginner.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your fantastic experience with Kirt as your driving instructor. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear about your positive interactions with him. Kirt is indeed dedicated to providing thorough and supportive instruction. His commitment to explaining driving rules clearly, followed by insightful evaluations, reflects his passion for helping his students succeed. We're glad to hear that you found his guidance on what to pay attention to while driving and his personalized game plans beneficial to your learning journey. The whiteboard in the car and his detailed diagrams are tools Kirt uses effectively to enhance understanding, and we're delighted that you found them super helpful. Above all, his genuine care for his students' progress and well-being underscores his exceptional teaching approach. Thank you once again for recommending Kirt to others, especially beginners. We're grateful for your feedback and look forward to continuing to provide top-notch instruction under Kirt's guidance.

Chai Rawithiwakul 1 year ago

Negative experience: I went to Local Driving School for my first ever driving lesson back in November 2023, purchasing just 1 lesson to try it out. The lesson was unprofessional and bizarre, and I contacted the company immediately afterwards if there was some way I could be reimbursed, but they said no to all options. I apologize for the late review, I got busy at the end of the year and have put it off as I've never written a negative review and the instructor knew some info about me. At the time there were only 2 choices of instructors available out of the long list they had on their website, both men. Initially I wanted to learn from a woman due to the nature of being alone in the car with them, but went with one of the instructors anyways as I wanted to learn as soon as possible. He picked me up and we had some small talk, but he continued to share information that was more and more personal in nature. It started with how he felt too tired to teach and should've canceled, but was thankful he didn't because I seemed like a cool person and wouldn't have met me otherwise. This was alarming, but I gave him the benefit of the doubt as it seemed like a compliment and I thought I would still learn something. He went on to describe how his body was feeling and about his personal and romantic life, traumas, etc. At some point I mentioned I was 23 and he mentioned he had a partner that was the same age. I believe he said he was 41 and that he had met his partner 5 years ago, right after or as she got out of high school. He said I seemed like a safe and open person to talk about this stuff to, but the situation felt so bizarre and trapping that I didn't know what to do except engage without revealing too much about myself despite how uncomfortable I became. As for the lesson itself... I don't feel like I learned anything. I almost scraped a pole at one point and was warned after the fact, and when we were driving back to the drop-off location we were distracted by something in the distance and I ended up running a red light on a thankfully empty T junction. During the drive he explained that he had been drinking a lot of water, and so I had to drive him to a restroom twice. I kind of felt like a personal driver! Due to concerns that he knew my name and where I worked, I sent an email to the company using less explicit details that night, including that he overshared "personal information", that I made mistakes that could have easily been prevented by the instructor with the passenger brakes, and that I felt like I didn't learn anything. I asked if I could be refunded in whole, partially, or even given some sort of credit for a lesson with another instructor. No response despite a 1 week follow up. The company called me 2 weeks after the email to schedule another lesson... I asked if they had seen my email, they hadn't, and looked for it. Their response was that though that was unfortunate and they would be talking to the instructor, there is a clear no refund policy on their site. I asked if I could get any type of reimbursement, like credit with another instructor, and they said no I would have to pay in full for another lesson, and offered no solutions. This business model shocked me. I understand no refund policies, but that there is absolutely no assurance that a lesson will be safe, comfortable, and professional? No solutions for an uncomfortable experience? I still get calls and texts about scheduling my next lesson despite the email and the phone call. I believe there has to be some great instructors among their list, as seen in more positive reviews. I guess I would say if you really want to have a lesson with LDS, stick with the named instructors in the reviews if they are even available on their site. I believe I had to pay before looking at scheduling options, but my account seems to be deleted...?

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Chai, Thank you for bringing your concern to our attention. We value your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience caused. Please know that this has already been investigated and we have already resolve the matter internally. Ensuring professionalism and maintaining the confidentiality of personal information are top priorities for us. We take all feedback seriously and are committed to addressing any issues promptly and thoroughly. The refund request would not also be possible due to the fact the you've completed the 2 hours of the Driving lesson with our Instructor. The terms and conditions was also listed on the policy tab on our website right before you paid online. However, feel free and call us anytime within Mondays - Fridays from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm so that one of the managers can further assist you. (530)673-1647 Once again, I apologize for any negative experience you may have had. Please rest assured that we are dedicated to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and privacy.

E S 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I just passed the driving test! I took 2 classes with Kirt to start and then 2 classes with Sean (including the test). Highly recommend both instructors.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi ES, Thank you for your positive feedback, we greatly appreciate that! Both Sean and Kirt are very experience and excellent Instructors. It's good to know you had lessons with them.

Sangeeta Golimi 1 year ago

Negative experience: Hi, I’m learning car driving through Local Driving School 3days - 6hrs package, they said all DMV driving test requirement skills cover in this but they didn’t cover, only Kirt teach me one straight parking, left & right turns, two times U turn, SMOG &SIPDE skills only, He didn’t learn Parallel parking,up/down hill parking, reverse parking, Angle parking, highway driving, lane marging ….all are nil, and time also each day class two hours, but he teaches 1:45mints, This is my experience,.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Sangeeta, Thank you for bringing your concern to our attention. We value your feedback and apologize for any inconvenience caused. Our Instructor would also make sure to put your safety above anything else and if the lesson doesn't progress fast enough, we make sure to give the foundations of being a safe Driver since it would not be logically to learn advance skills while still trying to cope up with the basics. Looking at the account, you've also scheduled all lessons in a week which is not really ideal for a new driver. Driving requires practice regardless how good the Instructors are and the 6 hours not only helps us make sure you are a safe Driver but also makes sure to teach you how to pass the Driving test. To address your issue effectively, we kindly request that you give us a call at your earliest convenience. Our customer service team is ready to assist you promptly and resolve any issues you may have encountered. Please find our contact number below: (530)673-1647 Mani

Laura Moreno 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Alguien sabe si está escuela o alguna otra enseñan a conducir en español?

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Ola, puede llamar a este número (530) 673-1647. Estamos felices de poder ayudarte. Gracias

Diego LaRue 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had Kirt for three lessons, It was great! He is super chill. I learned how to make left turns, how to parallel park, how to drive on the freeway, how to fill up on gas, and how to change lanes! I got to drive around the DMV area so I’m feeling very well prepared for my test.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Diego, Kirt is indeed an amazing Instructor. It's good to know you had lessons with our Instructor. Good luck on your Drive test.

Jonathan Larios 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Lots of thanks to Sean and Kert for helping me out on getting better at driving. They are great people and I had lots of fun learning how to drive with them, was also fun to get to know them and had great conversations.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Jonathan, Those two are really incredible Instructors. They are not like your typical teacher or Instructor, they have really good ways have making sure the retention is there.

Jumana 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Sean is a great instructor super cool i recommend him 10/10

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Juamana, Sean is indeed a cool Instructor. He makes nervous drivers chill all the time.

Juan Pablo Perez Burgos 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: The school is great. If you’ve never driven before and don’t have a car, this is the place for you. My instructors, Druh and Kirt, were super helpful and really taught me how to drive, and gave me advice on how to pass the road test. After months of trying on my own, they helped me pass test. Without them, I wouldn’t have a license. I highly recommend this school.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

thank you, juan.

jacob LaRiza 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had Kirt for two lessons and it was great. He made sure to help me on any areas where I felt uncomfortable and left feeling more confident in my driving. He will train you on the route and the conversations we had while driving were great!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Jacob, Kirt is indeed a very constructive Instructor. He always makes sure that our Students not only learn how to Drive, but he wants to see to it that they are a good and safe Drivers on the road. We Greatly appreciate your good review.

Charlotte Law 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Kirt is a great instructor and took me out on really interesting routes. Happily I passed first time and feel very confident behind the wheel - lots of great tips for being a safe and considerate driver in the bay. Thank-you Local Driving School

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Kirt is indeed a really great Instructor, his experience and personality makes him a perfect Driving Instructor. It's good to know you went to the DMV with our Instructor Kirt. Congratulations on getting your Drivers license!

Bhargav Shetgaonkar 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Sean was my driving instructor and he did a great job to prepare me for the btw test in just 1 hour. He is patient, insightful, and a great choice for a quick prep with guaranteed success! Strongly recommend.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Bhargav, Sean is indeed a very knowledgeable Instructor and is very good with what he do. It has always been one of our major goals to make sure our Student does the Driving test just once and pass it! Thank you for taking time and leaving a review.

Stanley Leung 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I just completed my behind-the-wheel training and have past the road test today. Although I ended up using another company to take me to this road test in Oakland due to personal availability, Local Driving School in the East Bay is the way to go in terms of driver’s training and exposure to the road. They have a great fleet of Toyota Prius or Corolla training vehicles. Everyone I have met at this school has been so kind, professional, and supportive! Kirt took me on trips to places I haven’t seen on the road. He will put you in different driving scenarios that will make you a perfect driver. Druh was the perfect driver to do a mock test with. She was my first instructor to expose me to the adventurous road on Day 1. Sean is the master behind finding your perfect pulse on driving technique and knowledge. He will train you to the highest standard in terms of safe driving both in real life and the road test. Fernando brings you on his unique 2 hour course and is a great guy to talk to when you’re on the road. He has a famous El Cerrito, Berkeley, Kensington, Richmond route that he stands by. The customer service online has been amazing as well! I wouldn’t have made my driver’s license without this school’s diligent training. Thank You Local Driving School!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Wow! we couldn't be more grateful to our Students. Thank you for your detailed review and for noticing each quality our Instructor has, that means a lot to us. Although they are different instructor with different styles of teaching, they are nevertheless calibrated with their lessons and the goal has always been the same, to make sure our Students has that solid foundation of what it takes to be a safe and excellent Driver. We greatly appreciate you and stay awesome Stanley!

Pranjali Singh 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I took the silver package for lessons initially and later added top up for few more lessons only to get better at generic driving. I preferred the combination of both Kirt and Druh as it boosted my confidence further. Druh is supremely calm and master of her trade! Kirt is super passionate and desires to imbibe the significance of driving in general and provided constructive criticism. Sean checked on my skills and gave me the last minute motivation on the exam day. I passes in my first attempt with no anxiety at all, coz I had wonderful driving experience with local driving school. Highly recommended!!!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Pranjali, You are on point on your review. All three of those Instructors are really good Instructors and are very well trained. We are happy you did lessons with us, It has always been our goal to make sure our Students not only pass the Driving test just once, but to make sure they are confident safe drivers. Thank you for your detailed review.

Eva Lal 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had the privilege of having Kirt as my instructor, and I must say, he is truly an exceptional teacher. I highly recommend local driving school and Kirt. He was very calm which helped me stay at ease. It was evident that he possesses a genuine passion for teaching. I learned so much during my lessons. Kirt's guidance and support helped me feel so confident in my driving abilities. I now have better understand the rules of the road. Thanks to his expertise, I feel well-prepared to pass my test. THANK YOU SO MUCH KIRT!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Eva, Kirt is indeed an exceptional Driving Instructor. It's good you had lessons with us. Our Instructors are very well trained and we only hire the best of best in your area. We greatly appreciate your recommendation, that means a lot to us. Thank you

Miles Hallam 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: A very enjoyable experience, I was exposed to a lot. Kirt was an amazing instructor, and he made It such an educational but fun experience. Definitely doing this with him again! I really felt like I learned a lot, and Kirt was very patient and calm with me. He was so helpful on reminding me of proper technique. Definitely recommend him as an instructor to new drivers. :]

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Miles, Kirt is indeed an amazing Instructor. We are very happy you had lessons with our Instructor. We always try our best to teach everything we can to our Students. Thank you so much for your recommendation.

Qianhe Sun 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I just passed my driving test yesterday. I want to thank my instructor, Kirt, for all the support! Kirt is a professional, patient, and kind instructor. He provided me with many helpful tips before I took the test, and I truly appreciate his kindness in helping me reduce test anxiety. Thank you again, Kirt! I highly recommend Kirt to everyone who wants to become a skillful defensive driver.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Qianhe Sun, Congratulations on getting your Drivers License. It is always nerve wrecking doing the Driving test the first time. Good thing you were with our Instructor Kirt. He knows everything there is to know about Driving and passing the Road test. Thank you

Ayush shah 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had Kirt and Druh as my mentors and they always provided insight to make me a better driver, they helped me scan the roads better which in turn make me a more confident driver. They are both very patient and calm which makes them easy to communicate with, which makes the experience of driving a much easier task. Overall the Local Driving School provided me with the best opportunities in order to pass the driving test and grow my ability as a driver

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Ayush shah, Kirt and Druh has always been an excellent Driving Instructors ever since. Being patient and calm are one of the most important values we teach our Instructors, it helps our Students learn better. Thank you for signing up with the best Driving School in California.

Nya Jett 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Druh for being patient, kind and considerate with me. Every lesson I had with Druh was informational. she goes at your pace and lets you ask question. She does inform you on everything you need to work on and gives you a paper at the end of each lesson on what you can improve. (only if needed) The second lesson she will ask you what you want to improve on and what your having trouble with. she is an amazing Teacher. Thank you again!!!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Nya, your review really made our Instructor happy. Druh always does her best teaching our Students everything there is to know about Driving. Happy Customers motivates us to do even better. Thank you

Erica Sotelo 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kirt was a great instructor! He helped me pass my first driving exam today . I’m usually a nervous driver but he was so friendly and made me feel confident in my driving . All my previous lessons with other instructors really helped prepare me as well.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you Erica! Good luck and drive safe

joseph 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: The instructors are always friendly and helpful and calm. Druh and Kirt were very helpful and friendly.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Ioqvrr, We always do an intensive screening before we hire a Driving Instructor. We are happy to know our screening process has paid off. Thank you for your good feedback.

Michael Mullen Jr. 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing driving experience. Learned a lot from my instructor Kirt. Really recommend him and this school!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Michael, Thank you for letting us know about your amazing experience with us and for recommending our Driving School. Kirt is indeed one of the best Instructors we have and we are glad you had lessons with him.

Tyler Bellah (PerfectPlayz) 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very helpful and prepared for driving test very well

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Tyler, It brings us Joy to help our Students get their Drivers License the first time. Thank you so much for choosing Local Driving School.

Lara Kaya Siegenthaler 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I did the platinum pack with Kirt, and after driving with him for ten hours, I truly feel like a confident driver. He gave constructive criticism when I needed it, but also gave me support and gave me the confidence to drive on any road. he also gave me detailed evaluations after every class so that I knew what to improve. If you have been thinking about learning how to drive, definitely do it at Local Driving School with Kirt, you will not regret it!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Lara, Kirt is very experienced and an excellent Instructor. We are glad you did lessons with us. Not only are you confident, but you are already a safe driver. With Local Driving School each appointment will always have new things to learn. Thank you so much

Gracie Longacre 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had Kirt as my instructor and it was a great experience overall! I had him the three times and I learned so much and I’m always more confident and comfortable after the lessons! I really recommend having him as your instructor as you wouldn’t be disappointed with his teachings and info he provides!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Gracie, We also want it to be a great experience for all our Students, we are very happy you went with us. Kirt is really a good Instructor his been doing Driving lessons almost his entire life. Thank you

cloud chavez 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kirt is an amazing instructor. He really goes over the fundamentals and things you'll need to pass your test. 10/10 experience !

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Fundamentals help makes a good driving habits, that is vey important to make sure you our Students are the safest Drivers on the road. Congratulations on passing your test! and thank you for dropping a review, we greatly appreciate that.

matthew 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: had 3 lessons with kirt and it was great! He taught me everything went over freeway, Hills, and calm. I learned the different curb colors and Smog technique. taught me to scan ahead and how to take my license test. I recommend Kirt and the school!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

We do our best to teach everything we know with the few hours our Students have with us and seeing our Students pass the DMV test and learn new things feels very rewarding. We greatly appreciate your review and for recommending our Driving School.

Nancy 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kirt is a great instructor who has great energy, making the driving experience better and less awkward. His instructions are straightforward, and he is patient and very encouraging.  He also provided some resources and opened to questions, answering all the concerns. Kirt's advice for the driving test was helpful and helped ease the anxiety for the test. Overall, Kirt is an excellent instructor, and I highly recommend him! Update: I took my driving test on Monday and instructor Kirt was very helpful fully preparing me for the test. I passed with a perfect score and I believe the lessons I took and Kirt's advices made it more possible. Highly recommend for beginners!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Nancy, We are happy that our Instructor Kirt was able to do lessons with you. Keeping such a high level of energy all through out the day can be challenging. But our Instructors always finds way to make the lesson Interesting. Your recommendation is greatly appreciated. Keep safe always.

Jasmine Platt 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I passed, with only 5 errors!!! I felt very comfortable with my driving instructors Kirt and Druh. They are very perfessional and easy going. I was very comfortable on the wheel with them. The test was easy going and very relaxed. I had a great driving experience with this DMV.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Kirt and Druh have been very consistent with how good they conduct their lesson, they always find ways on how to make Driving lessons Interesting. Thank you for sharing your good experience with our Instructor and congratulations on passing the DMV test.

Roy Eric Pingol 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Hi my name is Maria and I am using my husband account to thank Mr. Kirt. That day, I prayed that I can find an instructor that can really teach me because it is hard to find a really good driving instructor and I thank God, I found this Local Driving School. Mr. Kirt, help me a lot. I can't do it without his proper teaching. I really recommended him. He is really good teacher with patience and care for his students. ❤️

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Maria, We are blessed to have you as our Student and we always feel blessed because we have such a hard working Driving Instructors. It really is hard to find a good driving Instructor who really cares about the safety of their Students. Here in Local Driving School, we always guarantee quality lessons that is worth investing for your safety . Thank you so much for your kind words and for your recommendation, it really means a lot to us ♥ Thank you as well to your Husband who supported your decision to go with us.

ahyan 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Informative and fun driving lesson. Learned a lot and had a good time. Kirt was my driving instructor and made sure I was on the right path to passing my driving exam. I practiced and learned about the center turning lane, reversing after parking, and moving to the right part of the lane before making a right turn. Kirt encouraged my driving style and gave many compliments which made the lesson extremely enjoyable. I recommend the Albany local driving school and Kirt as an instructor if you’re looking to enhance your driving techniques.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Az, Were glad you built your foundation in Driving with us. It is very important to be taught the right way. It will help you and the other motorist on the road safe. Our Instructors always try to make their lesson fun and enjoyable, as much as we can. The retention is better doing it that way. Thank you so much for recommending our Driving School.

Ariana Newsome 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I just finished my training with kirt and druh. They both are amazing instructors, they made sure I was comfortable in the car before driving on the road. They both were very patient with me on roads for me to understand the training. Some things they taught individual was how to properly park, how to properly watch my surroundings, and to watch out for buffer zones (which I call shark teeth now lol) I really appreciate them both, and highly recommend them for beginner drivers :).

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Thank you!

Janeil G 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had 3 lesson with Kirt and they were all great. He was very relaxed and patient and I gained a lot of confidence on the road. In addition he showed me the dmv driving test route and focused on skills to help me pass. I highly recommend Kirt and a driving instructor.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

HI Janiel, Kirt is really an amazing Instructor. It's good to know you gained a lot of confidence in driving. That is really important to help you avoid making unnecessary hesitations that can sometimes be dangerous. We are happy to know you pass your Driving test. Our programs are designed to make you pass the DMV test on your first try. Thank you so much for recommending our Instructor.

Antog 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Very helpful advice for the driving test, and helped me a lot with urban driving as well. Taught me how to use mirrors to back up looking three seconds looking back and two seconds looking in the right side mirror. Thank you Kirt!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Antog, It looks like you've learn a lot from our Instructor. We are very happy we helped another Student be a safe driver. Thank you so much

Nas 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’ve had three lessons with Kirt, he is a great instructor and I had a lot of fun. 10/10 recommended

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Nas, Learning while having fun and enjoying the lesson is the best way of learning. Thank you very much!

B H 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I would recommend Local Driving School to friends who have teenage kids in need of driving lessons,

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi B H, Your recommendation is very much appreciated. We believe that the best way to advertise is by having an excellent service that makes our Student spread the word. Thank you very much

Alison Han 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent driving school. Very organized and thorough. Our daughter’s instructor, Kirt Ewing, was wonderful — calm, patient, helpful and kind. He was a great communicator about things we needed to work on in between lessons and really helped to build her confidence while driving. She passed on the first try. We will definitely be coming to him for our son. Thanks so much Kirt!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Alison, Excellence has been our goal since day one and Kirt has always been an amazing Instructor. We are very happy for your daughter and we look forward to doing lessons with your son. We greatly appreciate your feedback. I'm sure Kirt is very happy reading your review. Thank you

Menglu Xu 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just passed my road test today on my first try!!! Kirt is amazing: he is super chill, good at repeating stuff until I understand and an excellent instructor who not only helps you to pass the test but also helps you to become a really good driver. I was really really bad at my first lesson and thought I might not learn how to drive in the end. However, Kirt helps me a lot to become a confident and skilled driver and now I passed the test on my first attempt (I cannot believe that three months ago). Besides, he also helped me a lot on the day when I took the road test since I was super nervous. Definitely 5 stars on Kirt!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Menglu, Good job on passing the road test with just one first try. Good thing you were with our Instructor. Kirt has always been amazing. Driving the first time can be nerve racking, that's why we choose our Instructors carefully since our Students deserves nothing but the best.

mateen gardizi 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: During my driving lessons, I had Kirt who was amazing and taught me so much in my driving lessons. He was super calm and didn't make you feel bad when making any mistakes. Thanks to Kirt, I passed my behind the wheel test first try at El Cerrito. Overall great experience and everything goes super smooth with this driving school, 10/10

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Mateen, It's good to know your lesson went super smooth. That has always been our objective. I'm sure Kirt also had a very good experience with you as his Student. Thank you very much!

Max 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kirt was a great instructor! Really cares about teaching and shows students everything the need to know

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi, Thank you very much for your review. We always do the best that we can to teach everything possible within the hours our Student purchased from us.

The Siats 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I PASSED!!! Thanks to my instructor Kirt Ewing, he’s very nice, kind and fun to be with your driving, as a new driver I felt nervous but Kirt help me out, he taught me everything before my DMV road test, he made sure that I will pass the exam. I would HIGHLY recommend Kirt Ewing, The best instructor I’ve ever had.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi, You have a very lovely looking family on your picture. Having an excellent professional Driving Instructor with years of experience will not only get you your Drivers license with just one DMV Road test, it surely will also keep you and the people around you safe. Congratulations once again and Thank you!

Desiree Solis 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: The instructors here are very nice and calm when they teach you. I had 3 lessons with Nate and the Behind-the-Wheel test with Kirt—both instructors were very clear when giving instructions; lane changes, looking at mirrors, reversing, parking, and maintaining speed. They are also very encouraging and help with building that confidence when driving. Highly highly recommend this place and taking lessons from BOTH Kirt and Nate!

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Desiree, Thank you for recommending our Instructors, that really mean a lot to us. We know how passionate and hard working our Instructors are, and reading what you have to say to them feels like a reward in itself. Though you only had 3 lessons, we always make sure to teach everything we can within that 6 hours.

Brendan Kariithi 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Liz is a great driving instructor. Has a great understanding of defense driving and prepares you well for your driving test

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Brendan, Thank you for dropping a good review after completing your program with us. We train our Instructors intensively to make sure they prepare future Drivers to be safe on the road. It's clear to me that you have a very good understanding of defensive driving yourself.

Jayro 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kirt was a good instructor, gave me a lot of great tips and helped me pass my dmv driving test

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hey Ovojayro, I'm happy to know you pass your driving test. It feels really good to get your Drivers license the first time. We are glad you chose Local Driving School. Thank you

Raiyaan S 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: My driving instructor Kirt gave me some of the best tips which led to me only receiving one mark on my drivers test and being able to pass it !

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Raiyaan, It's good to know our Instructor Kirt gave you the best tips in driving. We always have all our instructor give out the best tips to make sure our Students not only get their license but be an excellent and safe driver as well.

Jvhn Perez 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I drove with kirt and I learned a lot more than I already knew. Those little details help out a lot, really great teacher.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Jvhn, We are happy to know the lesson you had with our Instructor Kirt helped you a lot. He really is a great teacher. The foundation of what you learned from our Instructor will surely make you and the motorist on the road safe. We appreciate your good feedback.

Toby 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had Kirt as an instructor and he showed me all the little details you might forget about that will help you on your driving test. It was also fun while I was learning and Kirt made it interesting.

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Toby, Kirt has been an amazing Instructor with us, his been with us for years now and he still manage to find new ways on making every lesson interesting. Thanks for dropping a good review.

Alexandra Ekvik 3 years ago

Negative experience: I don't think this business is here anymore, I came to this address and it's nothing suggesting the existence of a driving school

Local Driving School
Local Driving School

Hi Alexandra, We are pretty much in business. We apologize if there wasn't anyone there when you came, It might have been a holiday or something. Feel free and reach out again if you need any of our services or if you know someone who does. Thanks

Leanne Blum 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had Jyoti Sondhi and she was so patient, encouraging, and sweet!! She gave me great tips for the driving test and helped me practice the skills I need to pass the test! I would highly recommend her and the local driving school to all new drivers. :-)

Nathan Shyu 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jyoti sondhi. It was great got my license

Melahi Lylia 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: JYOTI SONDHI is an excellent instructor, I really recommend her

Gizelle Mercado 5 years ago

Positive experience: Jyoti Sondhi is a very good instructor. I was very nervous going into the lesson but she made me feel at ease. I recommend going here and get her as an instructor.

Alan Aguilar (TNTUSeR) 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jyoti Sondhi was good instructor, gave a lot of tips for the dmv driving test. I’d recommend them for new drivers

Zimara Beafore 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Jyoti Sondhi was a great instructor. Highly recommend!!

Mudit Kakkar 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience learning how to drive with Kirt Ewing. His in-depth knowledge of driving and friendly style of teaching make him a great instructor. I would highly recommend him for all his future endeavors.

Kyle Huang 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you Kirt for teaching me the basics. He's knows how to teach in a way that I can understand. He's very friendly as well as detailed. I really felt more confident after taking a lesson with him.

Naomi Yamaguchi 5 years ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Local Driving School, especially DAN and IRIS!!! I had a package course which including 3 lessons and accompanying for behind wheel test. I have driving experience in my country. Although I passed writing test, I technically didn't have information much about difference in the US. I had four different instructors and in my opinion, Iris and Dan were great teachers and they helped me a lot. Both IRIS and DAN are very professional and have high teaching skil and great personality. They gave me a lot of effective, efficient advice and tried not to be nervous during my lesson. On the day of behind wheel test, Dan gave me a message he could pick me up 15 mins earlier if I'd like to practice for a while before going to DMV. He was great and his advice worked very much on the test!! I passed at the first time with only 1 error!!! He encouraged me a lot during practicing. Thank you very much for everything! If you are going to take a test with their car, you can tell preference of the car. They have 2 kind of that, which are Toyota's Prious and Hond's one.

Shane Safir 6 years ago

Negative experience: Kirt was a wonderful teacher but once I was reeled in to buy a “package” for our babysitter, I found this company terribly unresponsive and lacking in customer service. I left two voicemails and three emails with questions and no one followed up. Not okay.

tiana t 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I finished my first lesson with Kirt, I learned a lot about parking, backing up, making sure to check my mirrors every 3-5 seconds, & making sharper / better turns. He’s very patient and makes you feel more comfortable!

rockerjp101 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Just had my first lesson with Iris. She's wonderful! Great teacher, friendly, and made me feel way less nervous. They took me on a route that got increasingly difficult but by the end i felt confident enough to handle it. I hope my next lessons are just as great!

jazzy J 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: It was splendid and I learned a great amount from Jyoti Sondhi, would recommend to anyone wanting to learn.

Audrey Mallah 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kirt was very helpful and detailed

Margarita Marie Ronquillo 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Erica was absolutely great at teaching me how to drive. She is very knowledgeable and knows how to keep new drivers calm behind the wheel. Thanks Erica!

Elizabeth M 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you to Kirt for teaching me to drive for the first time ever. He taught me general steering, how to back up, and park. He also gave me the California Parent-Teen Training Guide which I am sure will help me when I am driving with my parents. He was very patient and helpful.

Simarpreet Kaur RVHS President 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I took my test today and I got a 100%! I had Jyoti Sondhi as my instructor! She made me super confident for my test! I recommend her!

K G 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Kirt is a great instructor, very patient during my first two lessons ever. Even drove back to my house after our first lesson after I left my passport in the car! Would highly recommend

Jonny Alvarez 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend local driving school . And Kirt my instructer. Who taught me how to reverse and drive up and down hill, how to park, the colors of the sidewalk he was really nice and told me tips on driving , also he was kind enough to clean the windows before driving and offer water wich i appreciate.

Britney Adriano 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Today I am officially a lisenced driver! My instructor for the day was Manny. He was very patient and a joy to work with. In the order from first to third, I had Amar, Don, and Kamar. Amar made my driving experience less stressful and for my first driving instructor, I was in need of that. Don was my second instructor. He was patient and taught me well woth the advanced forms of driving while also being informative and a joy to work with. Kamar was absolutely phenomenal. A joy to talk to and very stress relieving for me. I would recommend this school to anyone.

Alexander Huynh (Alex) 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent instructions from Manny. I recommend the program for new drivers.

Cassy Vargas 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: Thank you so much Mani, it was great I learned a lot from just the 2 hours. I really appreciate it!

W V 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: The owner is so pleasant and always willing to work with us!

Salvatore Harkins 6 years ago

Fantastic experience: My lesson was very helpful, and everything went well

sahil cheema 7 years ago

Fantastic experience: amazing school ..keep it up brother ..

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