Adult In-Car Training

Learn to drive safely,
with confidence and precision™

                                                                                                               Returning Students

Our driving instructors are skilled professionals who are deeply committed to traffic safety. At Bay Area Driving School, you’ll have a positive and enjoyable learning experience. Lessons are available Monday through Saturday, from 8:00am – 8:00pm.   It has been argued that driving is one of the most crucial skills that a person can possess in his or her lifetime. With top-notch Driver’s Education and Driver’s Training, we can make a difference and assist in minimizing traffic collisions.

Beginners

Students with minimal or no driving experience will start with a brief demonstration drive and an introduction to vehicle controls. The initial lesson typically includes vehicle handling, making left and right turns, visual search techniques, interpreting intersections, smooth stopping, an introduction to light traffic, and curb parking. You will receive a written evaluation of your driving performance along with an estimate of any additional training needed. We also specialize in working with nervous adults.

Remedial lesson

We assist many drivers who have a valid driver’s license but have not driven for a period of time. Our remedial training is designed to refresh your skills and boost your confidence as you return to driving.

DMV review

For those who are already familiar with basic driving skills may want to focus on preparing to pass the DMV road test.  This lesson is devoted entirely to the DMV road test preparation. It is intended for students who have an upcoming test and want to refine their skills to increase their chances of passing. During this session, students will learn about DMV procedures, the rating system, common automatic failures, and additional tips for passing the test at their local DMV.

We service the following cities

Alameda* – Berkeley* – Blackhawk* – Castro Valley – Danville*- Dublin* – Fremont* – Hayward – Kensington* – Newark* – Oakland* – Piedmont* – Pleasanton* – San Leandro – San Lorenzo – San Ramon* – Union City*.  *There is an additional travel fee for customer outside of local Hayward area.

Travel fee

We are currently offering free pick up and return to residents near our Headquarters including:  Hayward, Castro Valley, San Leandro & San Lorenzo.  We are able to provide free pick up and return to other cities (listed above) for an additional travel fee.  Travel fees are $20 & up per lesson, based on zip codes.  Travel fees can be collected the day of the lesson.  There is no additional fee if you meet at our office located at 1070 A Street Hayward.

Prerequisite

Students must possess a valid, California learner’s permit, CDL or temporary CA license.  If you do not permit, enroll in our Student License Program. For written test preparation, check out our Written Test Prep.

Self-scheduling

Once you enroll and prepay for a lesson using the “Get Started” button on the right, you will gain access to the calendar to select your appointment. If you prefer to schedule by phone, we are happy to assist you. Please note that same-day scheduling is not available online; for same-day lessons, please call the office to arrange an appointment.

Additional information

Lessons are offered in English or Spanish.  We offer a minimum 2-hour lesson.  Longer lessons available upon request.

Weekend pick-up and drop-off services are available exclusively for local and Tri-Valley students. Please note that Instructor Simer does not provide home pick-up or drop-off. All students assigned to her will meet at our Hayward office location.

While we strive to accommodate your preferred schedule and pick-up times, adjustments may be necessary based on instructor availability. If any changes are required, our office will contact you in advance.  Thank you for your understanding and flexibility.

Health and safety

At Bay Area Driving School, the health and safety of our customers and community are our top priorities. Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, we have implemented several changes:

• Students who are ill or experiencing any cold or flu-like symptoms (e.g., sore throat, cough, fever, body aches) are not permitted to take lessons.
• High-touch surfaces in the vehicle will be disinfected between lessons.
• Hand sanitizer is always available in our training vehicles.
• Face masks are optional and at the instructor’s discretion.

Piggyback system / semi-private lessons

Some of our instructors use the popular industry piggyback system. This means that after the first student’s lesson, we will pick up the next student before dropping off the first one. If the next student has no driving experience, the instructor will perform a demonstration drive back to the drop-off location of the first student. The time spent outside of the piggyback arrangement will be a completely private lesson. If you prefer a fully private lesson, please let the office know when scheduling. Parents and spouses are not permitted to ride along.

Cancellation policy

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Other classes offered

Freeway Lessons, Defensive Driving, Phobia Lessons, Corporate Training, Disabled Person Program, and more, click here “Specialized Training.”