Local Driving School in Richmond

Teen
Adult

West Contra Costa

Crockett, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, Rodeo, San Pablo, (Vallejo)

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BRONZE

Basic

2 Hours
In-Car-Driving Lessons
$195 $250

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- Online Drivers ED
  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!
- Free Pickup and Dropoff
- Meets DMV Min. Requirment
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GOLD

Most Popular

9 Hours
6 Hours In-Car-Driving
+3 Hours (Prep. + Road Test)
$749 $1125

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- FREE Online
  Drivers ED!
- Free Pickup and Dropoff
- Meets DMV Min. Requirment
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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
- Meets DMV Min. Requirment

Contra Costa West

Crockett, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Pinole, Richmond, Rodeo, San Pablo, (Vallejo)

Save $55
BRONZE

Basic

2 Hours
In-Car-Driving Lessons
$195 $250

Register
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 $376
GOLD

Most Popular

9 Hours
6 Hours In-Car-Driving
+3 Hours (Prep. + Road Test)
$749 $1125

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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

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Instructors
All Services
- Free Pickup and Dropoff
- 1-on-1 training

Local Driving School in Richmond

Learning to drive in Richmond, California, offers a unique and diverse experience for aspiring drivers. Situated in the San Francisco Bay Area, Richmond presents a mix of urban streets and scenic coastal routes, making it an ideal location for honing driving skills in various environments. With its proximity to major highways and bustling city streets, learners get ample opportunities to build confidence in handling different traffic scenarios.

We provide comprehensive courses tailored to meet the needs of both new and experienced drivers. These courses cover essential topics such as road rules, traffic regulations, and defensive driving techniques. Richmond's multicultural population adds to the learning experience as drivers encounter a diverse mix of road users, preparing them to navigate through a variety of cultural driving habits and practices.

Richmond's diverse neighborhoods contribute to the development of adaptability and situational awareness while driving. From the bustling commercial areas to the quieter residential streets, learners can experience a wide range of traffic conditions, equipping them to handle various driving challenges confidently.

Learning to drive in Richmond, California, provides a rich and dynamic experience that prepares individuals for safe and competent driving in diverse settings. With its mix of urban streets, coastal drives, and multicultural road users, the city offers a well-rounded education for new drivers, fostering the skills and awareness necessary for a lifetime of responsible driving.

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:

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Vehicle Handling & Basic Driving

Urban & Freeway Driving

Test Preparation & Practice

Defensive Driving techniques

Parallel Parking

Nighttime Driving

Special Offer, 2-hours

This class contains an overview of the practices covered in the 2-hour Behind-the-Wheel training course. It’s perfect for anyone wanting a refresher on safe driving practices, and can also be customized for the student’s needs. We can either provide a variety of driving situations and techniques, or a specialization on particular skills such as turns, parking of all kinds, driver awareness, etc..

All instruction is based on students performance level and is subject to change.

Common Points Covered:

Familiarity with interior controls
Residential driving practice
Urban driving practice
Proper lane positioning & speed control

Angled, perpendicular, parallel parking
Freeway driving
Preparation for DMV driving test
Traffic checks & driver awareness

This package contains 6-hours of Behind-the-Wheel training through three unique 2-hour classes. According to California state law, all minors must have six-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:

All instruction is based on students performance level and is subject to change.

Lesson 1: Vehicle Handling & Basic Driving

Familiarity with interior controls
Car handling techniques
Speed control & lane positioning
Residential driving practice
Straight line backing
Scanning for hazards and traffic signs
Turning practice
SMOG (Signal, Mirror, Over the shoulder, Go)
Basic parking

Lesson 3: Test Preparation & Practice

Review lessons 1 & 2
Provide DMV test specifications
Review practice test
Customize practice for weak areas
Administer practice test

Lesson 2: Urban & Freeway Driving

Urban driving practice
Defensive driving techniques
Multi-lane and center-lane turns
Traffic checks
Freeway/Highway driving
Advanced parking
Advanced turning
Anticipating hazards
Preserving distance & space
Lesson 1 review

This package includes everything covered in the Basic Teen Package, plus we will provide an hour and a half of training before the student’s DMV exam, as well as our vehicle for taking the exam. We can also schedule the test for you. This package is ideal for those parents and students wanting to ensure they pass the driver examination. We’ve found that warming up with an instructor before the exam makes students confident and prepared which produces excellent results. It also sets the examiner at ease when giving the test in a car with passenger brakes.

All instruction is based on students performance level and is subject to change.

Lesson 1: Vehicle Handling & Basic Driving

Familiarity with interior controls
Car handling techniques
Speed control & lane positioning
Residential driving practice
Straight line backing
Scanning for hazards and traffic signs
Turning practice
SMOG (Signal, Mirror, Over the shoulder, Go)
Basic parking

Lesson 3: Test Preparation & Practice

Review lessons 1 & 2
Provide DMV test specifications
Review practice test
Customize practice for weak areas
Administer practice test

Lesson 2: Urban & Freeway Driving

Urban driving practice
Defensive driving techniques
Multi-lane and center-lane turns
Traffic checks
Freeway/Highway driving
Advanced parking
Advanced turning
Anticipating hazards
Preserving distance & space
Lesson 1 review

Lesson 4: Test Preparation & DMV Exam

Review items on DMV test
Administer practice test
Customize practice for weak areas
Help with appointment/paperwork for DMV exam

1 Hr Test Preparation plus dmv road test.

Visual search
Risk perception
Space management
Hazard detection
Speed control
Driver attitude

This is highly recommended by the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) www.ntsb.gov

All instruction is based on students performance level and is subject to change.

Special Offer, 2-hours

All instruction is based on students performance level and is subject to change.

Common Points Covered:

Familiarity with interior controls
Residential driving practice
Urban driving practice
Proper lane positioning & speed control

Angled, perpendicular, parallel parking
Freeway driving
Preparation for DMV driving test
Traffic checks & driver awareness

All instruction is based on students performance level and is subject to change.

Lesson 1: Vehicle Handling & Basic Driving

Familiarity with interior controls
Car handling techniques
Speed control & lane positioning
Residential driving practice
Straight line backing
Scanning for hazards and traffic signs
Turning practice
SMOG (Signal, Mirror, Over the shoulder, Go)
Basic parking

Lesson 3: Test Preparation & Practice

Review lessons 1 & 2
Provide DMV test specifications
Review practice test
Customize practice for weak areas
Administer practice test

Lesson 2: Urban & Freeway Driving

Urban driving practice
Defensive driving techniques
Multi-lane and center-lane turns
Traffic checks
Freeway/Highway driving
Advanced parking
Advanced turning
Anticipating hazards
Preserving distance & space
Lesson 1 review

This package includes everything covered in the Basic Package, plus we will provide an hour and a half of training before the student’s DMV exam, as well as our vehicle for taking the exam. We can also schedule the test for you. This package is ideal for those parents and students wanting to ensure they pass the driver examination. We’ve found that warming up with an instructor before the exam makes students confident and prepared which produces excellent results. It also sets the examiner at ease when giving the test in a car with passenger brakes.

All instruction is based on students performance level and is subject to change.

Lesson 1: Vehicle Handling & Basic Driving

Familiarity with interior controls
Car handling techniques
Speed control & lane positioning
Residential driving practice
Straight line backing
Scanning for hazards and traffic signs
Turning practice
SMOG (Signal, Mirror, Over the shoulder, Go)
Basic parking

Lesson 3: Test Preparation & Practice

Review lessons 1 & 2
Provide DMV test specifications
Review practice test
Customize practice for weak areas
Administer practice test

Lesson 2: Urban & Freeway Driving

Urban driving practice
Defensive driving techniques
Multi-lane and center-lane turns
Traffic checks
Freeway/Highway driving
Advanced parking
Advanced turning
Anticipating hazards
Preserving distance & space
Lesson 1 review

Lesson 4: Test Preparation & DMV Exam

Review items on DMV test
Administer practice test
Customize practice for weak areas
Help with appointment/paperwork for DMV exam

This package includes everything covered in the Gold Package and includes 4 additional hours to practice and improve defensive driving techniques. We will provide an hour of training before the student’s DMV exam, as well as our vehicle for taking the exam. We can also schedule the test for you. This package is ideal for those parents and students wanting to ensure they pass the driver examination. We’ve found that warming up with an instructor before the exam makes students confident and prepared which produces excellent results. It also sets the examiner at ease when giving the test in a car with passenger brakes.

All instruction is based on students performance level and is subject to change.

Lesson 1: Vehicle Handling & Basic Driving

Familiarity with interior controls
Car handling techniques
Speed control & lane positioning
Residential driving practice
Straight line backing
Scanning for hazards and traffic signs
Turning practice
SMOG (Signal, Mirror, Over the shoulder, Go)
Basic parking

Lesson 3: Test Preparation & Practice

Review lessons 1 & 2
Provide DMV test specifications
Review practice test
Customize practice for weak areas
Administer practice test

Lesson 6: Test Preparation & DMV Exam

Review items on DMV test
Administer practice test
Customize practice for weak areas
Help with appointment/paperwork for DMV exam

Lesson 2: Urban & Freeway Driving

Urban driving practice
Defensive driving techniques
Multi-lane and center-lane turns
Traffic checks
Freeway/Highway driving
Advanced parking
Advanced turning
Anticipating hazards
Preserving distance & space
Lesson 1 review

Lesson 4 & 5: The 6 Primary Factors of Defensive Driving

Visual search
Risk perception
Space management
Hazard detection
Speed control
Driver attitude

This is highly recommended by the National Transportation and Safety Board (NTSB) www.ntsb.gov

West Contra Costa

BRONZE

Basic

SILVER

Min. Requirement

GOLD

Most Popular

PLATINUM

Recommended by NTSB

Contra Costa West

BRONZE

Basic

SILVER

Min. Recommended

GOLD

Most Popular

PLATINUM

Recommended by NTSB

Local Driving School in Richmond

Lesson Skills