Best Driving Schools in San Francisco, CA

24 schools listed · 6 in San Francisco · 2 open 24/7 · 21 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Rivadavia Driving School

Rivadavia Driving School

(43)
  • Safety
  • Confident
  • Investment
“My instructor was Javier, who was fantastic - he was super patient and calm, and gave really useful feedback that helped me stop making errors that I wasn't even noticing myself.”
Family Business
BBB Rating: A+
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2007
750 Gonzalez Dr Apt 8E, San Francisco, CA
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A Precision Driving School

A Precision Driving School

(48)
  • Practicing
  • Confidence
  • Questions
“Both me and my sister would definitely choose to use Precision Driving School again if we were doing it over, and I'm sure my younger sister will too!”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Licensed
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2015
San Ramon, CA · 28 mi from San Francisco
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A-Z Driving School LLC

A-Z Driving School LLC

(46)
  • DMV
  • Wheel
  • Gloves
“I took several classes with her, and she taught me on how to be efficient in my driving, be mindful of the basics, and gave me so much tips on how to pass the exam.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2004
San Jose, CA · 45 mi from San Francisco
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Confident Driving School LLC

Confident Driving School LLC

(49)
  • Felt
  • The Wheel
  • DMV
“Coming from no driving experience to passing the driving test on first try to becoming a confident driver, I throughly enjoyed taking lessons from Confident Driving School.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2022
2122 Taraval St APT C1, San Francisco, CA
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Ann's Driving School

Ann's Driving School

(36)
  • Know
  • Funny
  • Parallel Parking
“I passed my test 1st attempt had no prior experience on the Road Thanks Ann for helping me overcome my Phobia on the road And beautiful Sarah you patience and calmness is so amazing”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
BBB Accredited
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2004
650 Delancey St, San Francisco, CA
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Payless Driving Lesson

Payless Driving Lesson

(48)
  • Country
  • Wheel
  • Advice
“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.”
In Business Since 2020
1165 Folsom St, San Francisco, CA
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The 24 schools listed for San Francisco, 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: San Francisco, CA

6 of the 24 schools we list are based in San Francisco; the other 18 serve San Francisco from towns including San Jose (45 mi), Burlingame (12 mi) and San Mateo (16 mi). 21 of the schools on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 2,529 reviews; 10 have 50 or more reviews. When students and parents rate these schools on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), quality (89%) and communication (82%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the schools on this page are "patient", "skills" and "confidence". 2 are open around the clock; 20 are open on Saturdays and 19 on Sundays. 6 show a license on their websites and 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 37 years. 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 21 of the schools on this page; 15 publish a contact page; 16 list a public email and 5 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 San Francisco?

5 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.

All Season Driving School

All Season Driving School

(49)
  • Practice
  • Confidence
  • Skills
“He explained the road test expectations clearly and helped practice practical skills not tested like freeway driving and parallel parking since I requested it.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2006
Fremont, CA · 30 mi from San Francisco
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Push Start Driving School

Push Start Driving School

(45)
  • Kenny
  • Patient
  • DMV
“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 · 16 mi from San Francisco
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Coast To Coast Trucking School

Coast To Coast Trucking School

(32)
  • Area
  • Test
  • Students
“And there are also two German shepherds living there - Rocky and Luna, they are also present at all pre-trips and, I suspect, they know everything as well as the instructors.”
In Business Since 2015
San Jose, CA · 45 mi from San Francisco
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Filipino Driving Instructors of Standard Driving Schools

Filipino Driving Instructors of Standard Driving Schools

(46)
  • Lessons
  • Learned
  • Understand
“After my first driving session with Ron, I am confident that I can drive safely and will passed the driving tes I am forever thankful to Ron because I passed the test and got my driving license yesterday.”
Geary Building, 3410 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
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All Bay Driving School

All Bay Driving School

(15)
  • Learning
  • Students
  • Wheel
“I appreciated how my instructor Rogelio was very professional and respectful while still being straightforward and clear on what the driver needs to do / work on.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2024
South San Francisco, CA · 7 mi from San Francisco
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Annex Driving School

Annex Driving School

(9)
  • Driving Test
“I had a wonderful experience and I feel thoroughly ready for my drivers test.”
Licensed
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1993
San Mateo, CA · 16 mi from San Francisco
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Blue Ribbon Driving School

Blue Ribbon Driving School

(12)
  • Wheel
  • Learn
  • Road Test
“I don't know what was up with that other “google review from a year ago is” it seems like a fake review in my opinion because Rick did none of those things.”
Licensed
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2013
San Jose, CA · 45 mi from San Francisco
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Driver Performance Institute

Driver Performance Institute

(1)
“The best and very nice and helpful”
In Business Since 2008
350 Townsend St, San Francisco, CA
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Car-Diology Driving School

Car-Diology Driving School

Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2018
San Ramon, CA · 28 mi from San Francisco
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Attention Driving Lessons

Attention Driving Lessons

“Speaks English, Chinese and Vietnamese.”
In Business Since 2021
San Jose, CA · 45 mi from San Francisco
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Golden Stars Driving School

Golden Stars Driving School

(44)
  • Wheel
  • Patient
  • Fear
“This was my first lesson and I was scared to begin but my driving instructor was very nice and helped me get over my fear we drove around and I learned alot definitely deserves 5 stars”
BBB Accredited
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1993
Burlingame, CA · 12 mi from San Francisco
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Shift Bay Area

Shift Bay Area

(50)
  • Mini Cooper
  • Confident
  • Understand
“The way Ben was able to explain things, his patience and his ability to put the concepts in the east to understand concepts made me learn this without any hesitation.”
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2018
Daly City, CA · 5 mi from San Francisco
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Local Driving School

Local Driving School

(47)
  • Understand
  • Confident
  • Lane
“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.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2003
Albany, CA · 12 mi from San Francisco
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Oakse Driving School驾驶学校

Oakse Driving School驾驶学校

(40)
  • Accent
  • Learning
  • Safety
“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 · 13 mi from San Francisco
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Ride On Driving School

Ride On Driving School

(6)
  • Test
“Cynthia taught both my teenage daughters and they passed their very first time; a surprise to the driving School and instructor as El Cerrito DMV can be difficult.”
Licensed
In Business Since 2013
Berkeley, CA · 12 mi from San Francisco
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Mr Chan Driving Instructors

Mr Chan Driving Instructors

(6)
  • Patient
“Bilingual speaking with Chinese and English which was great!”
9 mi from San Francisco
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Apex Driving School

Apex Driving School

Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 1989
Burlingame, CA · 12 mi from San Francisco
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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
  • Tools
  • Study
“Definitely recommend attending this school if you're looking to get your cdl the instructors are fantastic friendly and knowledgeable to guide you every step of the way”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2000
Hayward, CA · 22 mi from San Francisco
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Driver Education Services in San Francisco, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$225
Maximum cost
$1121
National Average
$524
Avg Per Hour Rates
$88
$436
$623
Average price range is based on 285 cost profiles
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Average Cost $524
Minimum cost $225
Maximum cost $1121
Avg Per Hour Rates $88

Average range $436 to $623 is based on 285 cost profiles.

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