Best Driving Schools near Berkeley, CA

1 of these schools is based in Berkeley; the others serve Berkeley from towns including San Francisco (12 mi), Fremont (29 mi) and Hayward (20 mi).

1 open 24/7 · 19 open weekends · all 24 rated 4.5+ · 7 show a license

Data verified October 16, 2026

Ride On Driving School

Ride On Driving School

(6)
  • Test
“I found one solo teacher in Albany who seemed well intentioned but a bit lost and had some odd invasive practices, another one from Oakland that was incredibly rude and flat out mean and one from a bigger school who seemed like she'd rather be somewh...”
In Business Since 2013
Licensed
2119 Addison St, Berkeley, CA
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Rivadavia Driving School

Rivadavia Driving School

(43)
  • Safety
  • Lessons
  • Defensive Driver
“I took my driving test in San Francisco on Wednesday at noon; Two hours before the appointment for the behind-the-wheel exam, Jan Carlos came to pick me up at mine, and we did a bit of practice.”
In Business Since 2007
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Family Business
BBB Rating: A+
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Confident Driving School LLC

Confident Driving School LLC

(49)
  • Felt
  • Driving Test
  • Skills
“I started off slow but I gradually builded my confidence from my weaknesses, Jeddy helped me with that and his constructive feedback was very helpful and necessary, which helped me pass my driving test today , just after 5 lessons.”
In Business Since 2022
Transparent Fees & Pricing
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Ann's Driving School

Ann's Driving School

(36)
  • Know
  • Driving Test
  • Lessons
“I had never driven in the US before and I am a novice driver; They helped me practice all around San Francisco from the get go and specifically for the drive test itself, we also trained an hour or so before the scheduled test - I PASSED (in my 1st a...”
In Business Since 2004
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
BBB Accredited
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Payless Driving Lesson

Payless Driving Lesson

(48)
  • Country
  • Driving Test
  • Skills
“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.”
In Business Since 2020
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Local Driving School

Local Driving School

(47)
  • Understand
  • Lesson
  • Knowledge
“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 :)”
In Business Since 2003
Licensed
Albany, CA · 2 mi from Berkeley
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The 24 schools listed for Berkeley, CA teach driving. Lessons happen on the road rather than at an address, so the area a school covers matters more than where its office sits; details come from what each one publishes.

Area overview: Berkeley, CA

The 24 schools on this page are rated from 4.6 to 5.0 across 3,810 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), quality (93%) and communication (83%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "skills" and "confidence". 1 is open around the clock; 18 are open on Saturdays and 18 on Sundays. 7 show a license on their websites and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for 21 of the schools on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 17 list a public email and 4 take bookings online. We count these figures across the schools on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the school before you enroll.

Can I book driving lessons online with schools listed for Berkeley?

4 of the 24 schools take online bookings. Even so, a phone call before the first lesson is worth making, because you want to hear the instructor who will actually be in the car rather than a booking system that assigns whoever is free.

Filipino Driving Instructors of Standard Driving Schools

Filipino Driving Instructors of Standard Driving Schools

(46)
  • Lessons
  • Wheel
  • Confidence
“Definitely Ron is the best instructor ever , if you're looking for someone to teach you how to drive I recommend him 100% he is very patient with his students and he will explain you every detail, with Ron I felt very confortable, and he is super pro...”
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Oakse Driving School驾驶学校

Oakse Driving School驾驶学校

(40)
  • Accent
  • Test
  • Feedback
“If you learn how to drive here, you will definitely not regret it, and you will definitely be able to get the results you want and have a pleasant learning process.”
Oakland, CA · 7 mi from Berkeley
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Driver Performance Institute

Driver Performance Institute

(1)
“The best and very nice and helpful”
In Business Since 2008
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Mr Chan Driving Instructors

Mr Chan Driving Instructors

(6)
  • Patient
“I really appreciated the time and energy he put into making sure that I understood how to drive and to do so carefully on the road.”
8 mi from Berkeley
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A-1 Truck Driving School Inc Https://Www.a-1truckschool.com/

A-1 Truck Driving School Inc Https://Www.a-1truckschool.com/

(45)
  • Bus
  • CDL
  • Inspection
“If you're looking for a credible truck driving school look no further this is the school for you the proof is in the pudding, if you put in the work and study your pretrip and air brakes consistently you will pass, Ron is a great help when doing your...”
In Business Since 2000
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
Hayward, CA · 20 mi from Berkeley
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Golden Stars Driving School

Golden Stars Driving School

(44)
  • Wheel
  • Lesson
  • DMV
“Tim is a good instructor He knows how to drive smooth he teaches you skills to pass the license test and how to be safe on the road after you get your license He knows when to be serious and when to have fun”
In Business Since 1993
Emergency Services
BBB Accredited
Burlingame, CA · 20 mi from Berkeley
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A Precision Driving School

A Precision Driving School

(48)
  • Practicing
  • Driving Test
  • Knowledge
“Ken and Rajwant both remembered me my sister and my dad after all these years which shows how connected they are to anyone they work with, even remembering one thing I said in the car when I mentioned that I didn't like my math class”
In Business Since 2015
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Licensed
San Ramon, CA · 20 mi from Berkeley
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Bay Hill Driving School

Bay Hill Driving School

(49)
  • Students
  • Driving Test
  • DMV
“I started taking driving lessons with JP and all I have is positive reviews for him, he provided thorough guidance during all 3 lessons I took ensuring I felt confident and well-prepared for the exam which I passed in first trial.”
In Business Since 2016
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Licensed
Fremont, CA · 29 mi from Berkeley
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California Truck & Bus Driving School

California Truck & Bus Driving School

(48)
  • DMV
  • CDL
  • Practice
“AJ & Sabi both are amazing instructors they literally show you everything would help you with whatever questions needs have you have about trucks to practice them all day, I asked AJ to schedule me an appointment at the DMV he literally did it within...”
In Business Since 2018
Locally Owned & Operated
Hayward, CA · 20 mi from Berkeley
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Coastline Academy Driving School

Coastline Academy Driving School

(45)
  • Informative
  • Lessons
  • Skills
“There was an issue with one Coastline rep saying we forfeited a lesson due to time, even though it was during Covid and could not use lessons for period of time.”
In Business Since 2017
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Licensed
Pleasanton, CA · 26 mi from Berkeley
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Shift Bay Area

Shift Bay Area

(50)
  • Mini Cooper
  • Manual
  • Skills
“Took a class with Shift this past weekend, and I truly had the best time learning to drive stick (again), as it had been many years since I last was behind the wheel of one.”
In Business Since 2018
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Daly City, CA · 17 mi from Berkeley
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All Season Driving School

All Season Driving School

(49)
  • Practice
  • Lesson
  • Informative
“Especially the way you and your driver (JAY) explain the road codes , myself was very new with left hand driving but with your driving instructors I was able to take Licence in a month.”
In Business Since 2006
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Fremont, CA · 29 mi from Berkeley
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Push Start Driving School

Push Start Driving School

(45)
  • Kenny
  • Driving Test
  • Skills
“The pacing and content of the lessons were perfectly tailored for my skill level, and my instructor, Kenny, was tremendously knowledgeable and supportive.”
In Business Since 2022
San Mateo, CA · 22 mi from Berkeley
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Stephan Professional Driving Instructor

Stephan Professional Driving Instructor

(50)
  • Student
  • Patient
  • Learn
“Stephane made it possible for me to drive, I have been very reluctant driving coming from a different country with no driving experience and very nervous on the road but Stephane is a very calm and efficient instructor, always highlighting safety pre...”
In Business Since 2023
23 mi from Berkeley
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ABC Driving School

ABC Driving School

(49)
  • Confidence
  • Driving Test
  • DMV
“Few years ago I took some classes and in between that I hit my car really bad and since then I was so scared that I thought I will never ever even think about driving but here I am with license and ready to drive.”
In Business Since 2004
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Union City, CA · 23 mi from Berkeley
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Coco Driving School

Coco Driving School

(47)
  • Practice
  • Driving Test
  • Wheel
“Coco, she did an excellent job, an excellent teacher, she gave me a lot of confidence on the driving route here in San Francisco, she taught me several tips on the signs, she let me drive for two hours and she accompanied me in my exam process.”
In Business Since 2022
Licensed
27 mi from Berkeley
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Bay Hill Traffic School

Bay Hill Traffic School

(37)
  • Class
  • Questions
  • Test
“Prabhjot Kaur, the instructor of the Bay Hill Traffic School is an excellent communicator, she makes it easy to understand the details of driving safely by avoiding all the errors that we frequently make.”
In Business Since 2014
Licensed
Fremont, CA · 29 mi from Berkeley
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Bill C Licensed Driving Instructor

Bill C Licensed Driving Instructor

(41)
  • Knows
  • Driving Test
  • Learn
“Excellent Driving Instructor, can definitely teach the toughest of students no matter what age, high value, highly recommend, best instructor in Northern California!”
In Business Since 2016
25 mi from Berkeley
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Driver Education Services in Berkeley, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$214
Maximum cost
$1068
National Average
$499
Avg Per Hour Rates
$84
$416
$593
Fair price range is based on 537 cost profiles
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Average Cost $499
Minimum cost $214
Maximum cost $1068
Avg Per Hour Rates $84

Fair range $416 to $593 is based on 537 cost profiles.

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