Ride On Driving School
“Cintya did such a good job at teaching me how to drive and is the nicest person ever.”
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), Oakland (7 mi) and Albany (2 mi).
11 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+ · 3 show a license
Data verified October 16, 2026
Ann's Driving School
“She communicates clearly and proactively about scheduling, paperwork and DMV requirements, and is rock solid reliable.”
Payless Driving Lesson
“Gerald is an extremely capable instructor who was both practical and efficient in helping me pass my driving test.”
Local Driving School
“I have took two classes so far, and instructor Kurt is very helpful and giving me a lot of tips.”
School OF Trucking
“I had gone to a different school before and didn't have a good experience, but coming here made all the difference.”
Coco Driving School
“Couldn't thank her enough for building my confidence as a completely new driver , and for making me pass my test in the first attempt!!”
The 15 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 15 schools on this page are rated from 3.4 to 5.0 across 1,394 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "confidence" and "skills". 10 are open on Saturdays and 11 on Sundays. 3 show a license on their websites and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 7 websites of the schools on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. We have a website on file for 11 of the schools on this page; 7 publish a contact page and 5 list a public email. 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.
Where do I check what a driving school offers?
11 of the 15 schools here have a website on file. That is where the coverage area, the vehicles, the instructor team and whether they run classroom courses are set out. An office address tells you very little, since the lesson happens wherever you are.
Filipino Driving Instructors of Standard Driving Schools
“If you're nervous about your driving test or want the best chance of passing, I definitely recommend reaching out to kuya Ron.”
Four Seasons Driving School
“Thank you to dan, I passed without zero mistakes and took my driving test in el cerrito.”
A Oakse Driving School驾驶学校
“I totally recommend A Oakse Driving School and Wei Chan to anybody who is trying to learn how to drive or just wants to brush up on their skills.”
Driving School Express.
“Took a lesson and the test the same day the instructor Andrew was great at identifying what I needed to work on and within 2 hrs I passed my driver test would recommend”
A+ Paragon Driving School
“William taught me how to drive much more confidently and focused with consistent practice and general encouragement.”
Bubble of Safety Driving School LLC
“I wanted help improving my freeway driving and her teaching was fantastic.”
Universal Driving School
“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”
Berkeley Driving School
“I want to express my utmost gratitude to Amber Rose, my driving school teacher, for her exceptional teaching skills and unwavering support before my behind-the-wheel test.”
Driver Performance Institute
“The best and very nice and helpful”
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