Alameda County

    Albany, Berkeley, Piedmont, Kensington, Emeryville

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    BRONZE

    Basic

    2 Hours
    In-Car-Driving Lessons

    $195 $250
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      available for $49
    • Free Pickup and Dropoff
    • Does not meet DMV Min. Requirment
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    SILVER

    Min. Requirement

    6 Hours
    In-Car-Driving Lessons

    $549 $750
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    • FREE Online
      Drivers ED!
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    • Meets DMV Min. Requirment
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    GOLD

    Most Popular

    9 Hours
    6 Hours In-Car-Driving
    +3 Hours (Prep. + Road Test)

    $795 $1125
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    • FREE Online
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    PLATINUM

    Recommended by NTSB

    13 Hours
    10 Hours In-Car-Driving
    +3 Hours (Prep. + Road Test)

    $1125 $1625
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    • FREE Online
      Drivers ED!
    • Free Pickup and Dropoff
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Alameda County

    Albany, Berkeley, Piedmont, Kensington, Emeryville

  • Save $55

    BRONZE

    Basic

    2 Hours
    In-Car-Driving Lessons

    $195 $250
    book Now
    Learn More
    Instructors
    All Services
    • Free Pickup and Dropoff
    • 1-on-1 training
  • Save $201

    SILVER

    Min. Recommended

    6 Hours
    In-Car-Driving Lessons

    $549 $750
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    Instructors
    All Services
    • Free Pickup and Dropoff
    • 1-on-1 training
  • Save $330

    GOLD

    Most Popular

    9 Hours
    6 Hours In-Car-Driving
    +3 Hours (Prep. + Road Test)

    $795 $1125
    book Now
    Learn More
    Instructors
    All Services
    • Free Pickup and Dropoff
    • 1-on-1 training
  • Save $500

    PLATINUM

    Recommended by NTSB

    13 Hours
    10 Hours In-Car-Driving
    +3 Hours (Prep. + Road Test)

    $1125 $1625
    book Now
    Learn More
    Instructors
    All Services
    • Free Pickup and Dropoff
    • 1-on-1 training

Driving Instructors in Alameda County

Driving Instructor in Albany

Mani S.

CEO & Instructor

Mani Sondhi, the owner and operator of Local Driving School, is the most experienced professional of the Local Driving team. He has taught drivers training for 20+ years, and is a DMV licensed traffic school instructor. Mani, perhaps more than anyone else, sees his work as a service to society. He is passionate about teaching students to be safe, wise, and courteous drivers, as well as helping new drivers earn their license. He is a defensive driving professional, and has taught driving across Northern California, including the Bay Area. Mani grew up in Yuba City, CA, studied at San Francisco State University, and worked as a driving instructor while majoring in businesses. Mani has partnered Local Driving with “Donate Life California”, offers free driving education to adults every year, and has raised awareness about traffic safety in his local community. A few of Mani’s hobbies include traveling and playing tennis.

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Driving Instructor in Berkeley

Kirt E.

Instructor

Kirt has been an excellent driving instructor with us since March 2018. He has had his CA driving license since age 16 from El Cerrito, so forty (40) years driving – in several states and other countries! Born in San Francisco, Kirt now lives in Pinole Valley, knows the roadways very well and enjoys teaching driving to local bay area students. Married to a Filipina and having traveled extensively in Asia and worked in Hong Kong, Kirt knows how to relate well to students from many different geographical backgrounds. He is married with two wonderful children who are in elementary/middle school. Mr. Ewing is a former teacher, who enjoys using his whiteboard to show situations and have students learn important acronyms such as ‘SIPDE’ and ‘SMOG’ for turns and lane changes. He is super patient, kind and makes sure students learn and improve each time out.

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Driving Instructor in Piedmont

Druh M.

Instructor

Druh has been driving for over 30 years. Her goal as an instructor is to have the student learn the theoretical and practical aspects of driving. Druh encourages the student to be alert and aware of their surroundings at the same time have a good eye, hand, and foot coordination. She also inspires the student to enjoy driving by being calm and patient. Druh enjoys playing the ukulele, listening to music, and doing art during her free time. Druh teaches in teaches in Alameda, West Contra Costa, Solano and Yolo county.

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Driving Instructor in Kensington

Sean S.

Instructor

Sean is from the field of Aviation. As a former Engineer, he takes safety as the first priority. He holds a drivers license from 3 different countries, and has 22 years of driving experience. Sean loves to share the experience, knowledge and skills with the community he is a part of. Sean teaches in teaches in Alameda, West Contra Costa, Solano and Yolo county.

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Driving Instructor in Emeryville

Jyoti S.

Instructor

Jyoti has been a part of the Local Driving School team for over 7 years. She enjoys teaching defensive driving as well as learning new things everyday. When not she is not teaching Behind the Wheel lessons, Jyoti loves to spend her free time with her husband and 3 kids. Jyoti teaches in teaches in Placer, Sacramento, Alameda, West Contra Costa, Solano and Yolo county.

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Driving School in Berkeley

Fernando G.

Instructor

Fernando was born and raised in the Bay Area, and has over 10 years of teaching experience. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal studies with education concentration from San Francisco State University. He loves sharing his passion and curiosity for discovering new ideas and experiences with his students. In his free time, Fernando enjoys cooking, hiking, gardening, art, practicing yoga, and martial arts. He is grateful to be a part of such a wonderful school and community, and looks forward to growing with everyone while working with such caring educators. Fernando teaches in teaches in Alameda, West Contra Costa, Solano and Yolo county.

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Lesson Skills

According to California state law, all minors must have 6 Hours of professional practice with a DMV licensed instructor.

As such, this package covers every necessary and relevant situation and technique for safe driving. Here is only a sample of what is covered in each lesson:

Vehicle Handling & Basic Driving
Urban & Freeway Driving
Test Preparation & Practice
Defensive Driving techniques
Parallel Parking
Nighttime Driving