About Us

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Welcome to Cities Driving School! Since 1985, we have been the most trusted driving school in the California Bay Area. Located in the picturesque city of Oakland, our school is renowned for providing high-quality driving education and exceptional customer service. Our mission is to help every student obtain their U.S. driver’s license smoothly and with peace of mind. We are committed to guiding you through every step of the process, ensuring you pass the test and hit the road with confidence.

Our team consists of DMV-certified instructors with over ten years of teaching experience. They are not only highly experienced but also specially trained in various driving techniques to ensure every student learns the safest and most effective driving methods. Our instructors are dedicated to creating a supportive and friendly learning environment, helping each student develop safe driving habits and confidence on the road.

Since its founding, Cities Driving School has successfully trained thousands of students who have not only passed their driving tests but also become responsible and safety-conscious drivers. We are committed to continuously striving for excellence in education and service, ensuring that every student receives the best driving education experience. Our school offers a wide range of courses, from beginner to advanced, to meet the unique needs of each student. We also provide personalized training to help students build confidence and develop safe driving habits.

Choosing Cities Driving School means choosing a reliable partner to help you start your journey smoothly and navigate every road ahead with confidence and safety. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced driver looking to enhance your skills, we have the right courses and a professional team of instructors ready to embark on this journey with you. Let us help you achieve your driving dream and make safe driving a standard in your life.

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Beginner Course

For new students just starting their driving journey, Cities Driving School offers a comprehensive Beginner Course. In this course, we emphasize the fundamental principles of safe driving, ensuring that every student gains the confidence to drive on the road. The course includes:

  • Safe Driving Techniques: Teaching students how to stay safe in various road conditions, including night driving, driving in adverse weather, and more.
  • U.S. Traffic Laws: A detailed explanation of U.S. traffic regulations to help students understand road signs, signals, and driving rules.
  • Accident Prevention Strategies: Learn how to avoid accidents by identifying and responding to potential hazards, including defensive driving techniques.

This course is designed to provide beginners with a solid foundation—not just to pass the driving test, but more importantly, to become responsible and skilled drivers. With our team of professional instructors and carefully structured lessons, students will gain all the essential skills and knowledge needed to drive safely and confidently.

We offer the following road test services:

Getting ready for your DMV road test? Even if you have driving experience, the DMV test standards differ from everyday driving, which can be a major challenge. Cities Driving School offers professional training courses that precisely interpret examiner requirements, ensuring you master all the necessary skills and knowledge to pass your road test on the first attempt.

At Cities Driving School, we understand the needs of every student, which is why we emphasize common test details and pitfalls, such as proper lane-changing techniques, strict adherence to traffic signs and signals, and staying calm in complex road conditions. Our courses focus on training you for specific situations you may encounter during the test, helping you avoid mistakes caused by unfamiliarity with examiner standards.

In addition, we offer expedited road test appointment services and can arrange for an instructor to accompany you to the DMV, ensuring you are fully prepared and confident on test day. Choosing Cities Driving School saves you time, effort, and money while helping you obtain your driver’s license efficiently. Let us help you approach your DMV road test with confidence—pass with ease and hit the road worry-free!

Our driving school provides services in the following cities:

  • East Bay：Alameda,Oakland，San Leandro, San Lorenzo, Hayward, Union City, Fremont, Milpitus.
  • Berkeley：Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, Piedmont, Orinda, Lafayette, El Cerrito, Richmond
  • San Francisco： San Francisco, Daly City, Milbrae, Redwood City, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City
  • Tri-valley： Dublin, pleasanton,Castro Valley, Livermore, San Ramon
  • 旧金山： San Francisco, Daly City, Milbrae, Redwood City, Burlingame, San Mateo, Foster City
  • North Bay Area：Walnut Creek, Concord, Pleasant Hill.
  • Other Area：Sacramento， Elk Grove, Davis, Dixon.

If your city is not within our service area, you can take public transportation to the nearest city we serve. We can still provide you with our driving courses or assist you in passing your test. Please contact us for more information.

Driver’s License Assistance

Having trouble applying for your DMV driver’s license? Don’t worry—Cities Driving School offers comprehensive assistance. With our extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of DMV procedures and requirements, we ensure that your application process is smooth and free from delays or rejections due to technical errors or unfamiliarity with the process.

Our services include, but are not limited to:

  • Translation Services: Providing professional translation to ensure your documents and forms are accurate and error-free.
  • Pickup & Drop-off Service: Providing convenient transportation to ensure you arrive at the DMV on time for your application or test.
  • DMV Application Assistance: We communicate directly with the DMV to help you complete the application process efficiently.
  • Assistance with Any License Application Issues: Whatever challenges arise during your application process, we are here to support you and ensure a smooth approval.
  • Required Documents: We provide a detailed application guide to help you prepare all necessary documents, reducing the risk of rejection due to incomplete paperwork.

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If you have any questions or would like to schedule a driving lesson or road test appointment as soon as possible, please contact us today!

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Services

What we can help!

Driving Lesson

Personalized Driving Training: Designed for learners of all levels, from basic skills to advanced maneuvers, to help you enhance your driving abilities comprehensively.

Road Test Service

We offer professional road test preparation, including pickup and drop-off, pre-test practice, use of our driving school vehicles, insurance coverage, and key test reminders to help you succeed.

Driver License Assistant

A professional instructor will accompany you to the DMV, providing on-site support and guidance to simplify the driver’s license application process, ensuring you complete it with ease.

Teenager 6 hours Behind the wheel lesson

We provide a 6-hour foundational driving course for teenagers, meeting DMV requirements and ensuring safe driving. Upon completion, we issue the DMV-required 6-hour certificate. All our instructors speak fluent English, ensuring your child faces no language barriers.

Driver’s Ed Course (Coming Soon!)

Our upcoming online Driver’s Ed course offers a convenient and flexible way to learn driving theory. Upon completion, the certificate will be mailed to your home, allowing your child to go directly to the DMV to complete the driver’s license application process.

Various Packages Available

A variety of driving course packages to meet different student needs, offering great value with comprehensive services included.

Price

Our Price

Driving Lesson

Start from
$120 / 2 hours

  • Door-to-Door Pickup & Drop-off
  • 1 on 1 Lesson
  • Improve driving Skill
  • Explain Traffic Law & Regulations
  • Defensive Driving
  • Road Test Preparation

Road Test Service

Start from
$250 / Each

  • Door-to-Door Pickup & Drop-off
  • Practice Before the test
  • Full Assistance Throughout the Process
  • Quick Road Test appointmnet included
  • Car and Insurance included

Driving License's Assistant

$200 / each

  • Door-to-Door Pickup & Drop-off
  • Document Pre-Check & Study Materials Provided
  • Accompaniment Throughout the Entire Process
  • Contact DMV for you
Advanced

Teenager 6-Hour Course

$420 / 6 Hours
/ 3 sessions

  • Door-to-Door Pickup & Drop-off
  • Certificate Issuance
  • Teaching Safe Driving Concepts
  • All-English Instruction
  • Highway Driving Instruction

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Success Stories

Student Testimonials

“Thanks to my instructor for the help! During practice, the instructor carefully took notes on an iPad and explained everything to me. They were very experienced, patient, and had a great personality. With no prior driving experience, I passed the test on my third lesson. The instructor was amazing—I passed on the first attempt! Thank you!”

“Passed my road test on the first try! Before the test, I had one lesson with Coach Li, who corrected many of my mistakes and taught me the right way to drive. He even used his iPad to draw diagrams, explaining road conditions and what to focus on in each situation. He also clarified what to check during traffic checks instead of just going through the motions. Highly recommend! Highly recommend! Highly recommend!”

“After six years of being too afraid to drive due to psychological barriers, I just passed my road test! I am truly grateful to Coach Li. He is friendly, highly professional, and incredibly patient. His explanations are clear, and he accurately identifies mistakes while patiently guiding students to improve their driving skills. He is truly an excellent instructor and highly recommended!”

“I am a 60-year-old lady who had never driven before. I learned to drive with Coach Li and passed my road test on the first attempt. Thank you, Coach Li!”

F.A.Q

  • All students must first pass the DMV written test and obtain an instruction permit. Alternatively, those who already hold a U.S. or foreign driver’s license can schedule lessons with our instructors. We recommend that students have a valid instruction permit before starting lessons. If you do not have a permit, we can help you obtain one. Please contact us for more information.

  • Our course includes the following: Basic vehicle operation, navigating intersections, lane changing, speed control, detailed traffic light intersection explanations, highway driving, parking, reversing, and road test preparation. Each lesson must be scheduled for a minimum of 2 hours, as we do not currently offer 1-hour sessions.

  • We can provide the fastest DMV appointment scheduling, typically securing an exam within a week. Our instructors will immediately guide you in preparing for the test, including teaching you the test’s specific language and techniques. We’ll ensure you’re fully prepared so you can get your driver’s license as quickly as possible.

  • Please contact our school via email, phone, or message, and let us know your preferred time, date, and city. We will match you with the best instructor and confirm the specific time. Since our instructors need some time to reach your location, they will contact you before your scheduled time to inform you of their exact arrival time. Our lessons begin when the instructor arrives at the scheduled location and end when they drop you back home.

  • We accept all payment methods, including credit cards, cash, Zelle, Venmo, Alipay, WeChat, and more. Please make the payment when scheduling your lesson, and then proceed to book our instructor. If you need to cancel or reschedule, please inform us at least 24 hours in advance. If you cancel within 24 hours of your scheduled lesson, you will be charged a $50 cancellation fee.

  • If you are not satisfied with the instructor during the lesson, please contact our office immediately. We will do our best to resolve the issue. If it is due to the instructor’s unprofessionalism or attitude, the school will refund the full course fee. We will also use your feedback to improve the quality of our instructor team.

Contact

Location:

324 10th street, 206, Oakland, CA 94607

Phone:

+1 510 266 2896

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