Meet Our Driving Instructor:
Kirt E.
- Teaching students how to drive since: 2018
- Born: San Francisco and now lives in Pinole
- Has already taught more than: 1,400 lessons! Kirt is very relaxed and comfortable modeling good driving skills and being in the passenger seat giving directions and training
- Personal Life: He is married with two wonderful children who are in elementary/middle school. 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.
- Teaches in: Albany, Berkeley, Piedmont, Emeryville, Crockett, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, Hercules, Kensington, Pinole, Richmond, Rodeo, San Pablo, Concord, Bay Point, Pittsburg, Lafayette, Martinez, Moraga, Orinda, Pleasant Hill, Walnut Creek, Corte Madera, Kentfield, Larkspur, San Anselmo, San Quentin, San Rafael, Vallejo, Benicia, American Canyon, Fairfield, Vacaville, and Suisun City
I started taking lessons in August with Kirt. He is the best instructor I’ve ever had. As someone who was very nervous to drive, he helped me grow my confidence over eight lessons until I passed in October. He was extremely nice and gives you very clear instructions on during your lessons. Don’t be afraid to ask questions! Highly recommend him for any new drivers out there. I promise it’ll be very worth your time 🙂 Thanks Kirt!!
Focus Skills
🛡 Safety & Road Knowledge
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Comprehensive road safety education
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Advanced defensive driving techniques
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Proficient in traffic laws and regulations
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Hazard perception training
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Safe driving habits
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Eco-friendly driving practices
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Knowledge of vehicle basics
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Night driving instruction
🚗 Behind-the-Wheel Skill Building
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Personalized behind-the-wheel training
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Emergency maneuvering skills
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Parallel parking mastery
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Highway driving strategies
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Urban & rural driving challenges
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Teen driver specialization
⭐ Confidence & Test Preparation
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DMV road exam preparation
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Driver’s license test prep
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New driver confidence building
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Calm, supportive coaching style
Instructor Introduction Video
Watch our dedicated instructor, Kirt, as he introduces himself and shares his passion for teaching safe driving skills.
Done with my 2 driving lesson with Kirt and it was a great experience with him. He is awesome instructor. He is calm, kind, a lot of patience when teaching and a cool guy. His calmness and patience, help boost more my confident in driving. He will teach you how to be responsible, safe and defensive in the road. Love the challenges you gave to men. l learned a lot in 2 days lesson. Thanks Kirt keep it up.
I had such a great experience learning to drive with Kirt! He was incredibly patient, supportive, and made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel. Kirt has a calm way of teaching that helped me stay relaxed, even when I was nervous. He explained things clearly and always gave helpful tips that actually made a difference. I’m so grateful I got to learn from someone who really cares about their students. Highly recommend Kirt if you’re looking for an awesome driving instructor!
I booked 5 lessons with Kirt back in August. He helped me learn how to be a safe, defensive driver on the road–and also helped me learn how to master whatever would show up on the test (I passed it with only one error @ El Cerrito)! I recommend booking Kirt for all future lessons.
Kirt is your go to coach for sure! At first I don’t know which one to choose but I am lucky that I got trained by him for my third class. He is extremely experienced, detail oriented and responsible for his student. I truly feel my confidence and techniques improved a lot after 2 classes with him. Very efficient approach of teaching and most importantly practical. My fourth class- which is my last, we were able to do a mock test, and cover all the techniques and skills required for the test. Which made me feel more than ready for my test next week. Highly recommend Kirt! He can definitely get you across the passing line and you can also learn the real skills for your future driving safety. This is the photo during our last class when we stopped to add gas. First time gas pumper. Not bad😺
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Take the first step towards mastering the road by booking a session with our expert instructor. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our personalized lessons are designed to meet your needs. Contact us today and discover why Local Driving School is the trusted choice for drivers in your area.