Universal Driving School

Fantastic experience: Joseph is hands down the best driving instructor I've ever encountered. If you are taking lessons from him, you can assure yourself that you are gonna pass the road test! He goes above and beyond to teach the small but crucial details that many people overlook during their road test. What sets Joseph apart is his dedication to ensuring you're fully prepared—he takes you through the area around the DMV so you’re familiar with the test route, which significantly boosts your confidence. Joseph offers his lessons at rates far more affordable than typical driving schools, without compromising on quality. If you choose to use his car for the road test, he even lets you practice in the DMV area right before your test, ensuring you're comfortable with both the car and the environment. And yes, this too is offered at a much lower cost compared to other schools. Beyond his exceptional teaching skills, Joseph is incredibly kind, considerate, and a pleasure to talk to. I couldn’t recommend him more highly!

Fantastic experience: Joseph is an incredible teacher and he will show you everything you need to know to pass your driving test and (more importantly) how to be a safe driver. I have waited until my early 30s to get my license and I was quite nervous to finally learn, but Joseph made me feel comfortable and helped instill confidence in me. He is very encouraging and is always a joy to talk to during lessons. He also charges a very reasonable rate. I feel grateful to have been his student!

Fantastic experience: How much are the driving lessons?

Fantastic experience: Joseph is very helpful and nice. Passed the behind the wheel test first try.

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

Fantastic experience: Joseph is an excellent instructor, I was able to the pass the behind the wheel test the first try. He also speaks French!

Fantastic experience: Joseph is alot less cheaper then other school so he worth it he very helpful gives you the confidence you need let alone the knowledge you need to pass your drivers test also not to be nervous i highly recommend him as a driving teacher

Fantastic experience: Joseph is great instructor, very accommodating, concentrated on student success. I came with foreign driver license and was able to pass easily California DL after 1 hour driving with him. Would recommend to any expat.

Fantastic experience: Joseph is an excellent instructor with a very positive attitude. He taught me exactly what I needed to know and I passed the test on my first try after 5 hours of lessons. He has a great personality and is fun to spend time with. He was also extremely generous with his time and willing to wait with me at the DMV when there was a 2 hour delay. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Joseph is an AMAZING instructor. He teaches what you need to know to pass.

Fantastic experience: Joesph was amazing !! I passed my test the first time around ! If you need a car to use and are trying to get your license call Joseph !!

Fantastic experience: Joseph is excellent, passed thanks to him. Tells you everything you need to know, goes above and beyond to help you pass. Great prices too. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Joseph prepared me very well for the driving test. I passed easily thanks to his very good training! Thank you Joseph!

Fantastic experience: Failed on the first try of dmv test. Joseph taught me good technique for turning and reversing.

Negative experience: Joseph teach me only one technique, which is how to turn smoothly.He burned my ear talking about his 20 years teaching experience, things which I am not interested to hear about, his family background with out taking any brake,when I was try to focus on the road and instead of giving me direction. My EAR need 2 days to function again properly.He over charge me $120 for 2hrs.If you like to work with this person prepare your EAR!!!

Fantastic experience: Joseph is a very good instructor! He really train you in a way that you succeed the driving test!

Fantastic experience: Joseph is wonderful. I took about 4 classes with him and I passed after not driving for many years. He showed good turning technique, and I gained driving confidence from him. Thank you

Fantastic experience: Joseph is the best. I had one session with him. He is super professional and the price is affordable. He is honest and will tell you if you are ready for the exam. I highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Joseph is a magician. He is god incarnate in physical form. He should be worshipped.

Fantastic experience: Joseph is a great instructor. Unlike many other driving instructors he doesn’t put fear of driving in you. He helped me in building up my confidence while focusing on rules and good driving practices. Thanks to him I got my license.

Fantastic experience: He helped me out a lot and gave me the confidence I needed to pass my test

Fantastic experience: Joseph is a great instructor. Knows exactly what's needed to pass the driving test

Fantastic experience: Joseph is very resourceful and helped me on a short notice after a friend that was going to help me had to cancel.

Fantastic experience: Thanks Joseph for guiding me pass the test in just an hour of training.

Fantastic experience: Joseph is the best instructor we have ever come across. He is very knowledgeable and gives crucial tips to pass the exam.We recommend highly this driving school. A+++

Fantastic experience: Joseph is a good instructor he is very nice and calm I booked a session with him weeks before my appointment he came 1 hour early we practice he taught me how to drive backing up in a straighten line and to keep the wheel straight (:::::::: in the pass I had problems with that now I am a pro at it Prices are very reasonable and he really care about his clients getting their driver's license if you want your driver license and want to learn how to drive book a lesson with Joseph he is the best in the bay area !!!!

Fantastic experience: Such a great instructor. He will give you the tips you need to pass the test ! And also super flexible. I called him only one week before the test.

Fantastic experience: The best instructor I have ever seen, the prices are reasonable and guarantees your passing score.do not go anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: I literally only took two lessons with Jospeh and I PASSED after failing the driving test before. He is a good teacher and after using the tips he taught me I passed on my first try. Listen to him and do exactly what he says and you WILL pass. His prices are very reasonable and affordable too.

Fantastic experience: Joseph is a great instructor, good advices. I passed the driver license thanks to him today, he can speak french also !

Fantastic experience: Joseph is very experienced and will help you pass, he's the right man for the job!

Negative experience: Horrible person, no at all professional. I have scheduled lots of session with him during last one month but he never showed up. Don't even try to get lesson from him it's waste of time!!!

Fantastic experience: Joseph is basically a magician, he trained me and I passed my test with almost no errors. He's the man for the job

Fantastic experience: The instructor was good. The car was old, uncomfortable, and the gas pedal was not smooth. Overall not a huge problem, but it made it hard to accelerate smoothly on curves. The prices are extremely reasonable.