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Premier Driving School in Sunnyvale

5 (96) 830 Stewart Dr, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, United States

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Driving school
Educational testing service
Special education school

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Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, US

Phone: +1 408-393-8785
Site: http://premierdrivingschoolo...

Opening hours

Monday:10 AM–6 PM
Tuesday:10 AM–6 PM
Wednesday:10 AM–6 PM
Thursday:10 AM–6 PM
Friday:10 AM–1 PM
Saturday:Closed
Sunday:Closed

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Total reviews rating 5

96 Reviews for Premier Driving School 2024:

Review №1

2024-01-06 00:17:32

I took several lessons with Premier Driving School, and Richard was my instructor. I highly recommend talking lessons with Richard! He is extremely detail-oriented, professional, calm, gives clear feedback, and is willing to work with you until you feel confident and safe. Every time I took a class with Richard and then drove independently, I would feel more confident each time. Richard has a great teaching structure and knows how to build things up gradually.They are always booked in advance, but the wait time is worth it! Thank you, Richard, for all your hard work and patience. 🙏🏽

Review №2

2023-09-13 20:46:43

Like many others have shared, Richard is an amazing driving instructor to learn driving with! His guidance is straightforward and effective, which makes each lesson very worthwhile. We also benefited from the driving schools drive test package, where Richard accompanied me to take the road test (he stepped out of the car when I took the test itself). Navigating the DMV is a stressor for me, so having someone who knows how the road test goes was a big weight off my chest. I was pretty nervous going into the test, but through conversation with Richard during the wait for my turn, I definitely relaxed a lot, and by the time it was my turn to test, I felt grounded. Highly suggest this driving school and Richard :)

Review №3

2023-05-23 21:38:09

The best driving instructor ever one can have. Richard is the best!! He keeps you calm and composed throughout the driving lesson. Even if you are a beginner, he will keep you composed and go through the basics to get the best out of you.I had some prior driving experience but driving anxiety and prior bad experiences with grumpy driving instructors made me nervous. With Richard, he kept me confident and whenever I made any mistakes, we would discuss it.I passed my Behind the Wheel Test in the first attempt all thanks to him. He is pretty busy so it’s better to call a month in advance and book your dates with him.

Review №4

2023-02-02 19:41:02

I highly recommend both Premier driving school and specifically Richard.I feel like Richard is one of the people that found what it is they were meant to do - which is to teach.Apart from being a very nice, calm, and considering instructor, he made sure to always share his knowledge with me. Even as an experienced driver, I feel like each time with Richard was accompanied with tips that were worth their weight in gold, and were definitely the main reason I passed my driving test on the first attempt.I undoubtedly recommend Richard to any driver with any level of experience.

Review №5

2023-03-27 20:00:32

Highly recommend this school. Very organized and professional. I contacted Premier Driving School for my wifes driving lessons. She being a new driver with no driving experience was very nervous about driving but she was able to pass the test in the first attempt.Richard is a great instructor and very polite. He is patient and very helpful. Definitely helped my wife to gain confidence behind the wheel. We also spoke with Andrea and she also has been really helpful and prompt in answering our questions and scheduling appointments for the driving lessons.They usually are booked at least a month in advance, you might want to plan the lessons ahead. But they are definitely worth it.

Review №6

2022-07-23 19:57:08

I had a very good experience with premier driving school. Instructor Richard is very patient, thorough and friendly which helped since I was pretty nervous about driving. He always gave tips for driving safely, answered my questions on what to do in different road situations, and also specifically covered the details you need to pass the driving test.Expect the summer schedule to be tight so schedule in advance. Overall my experience with premier driving school was great and would recommend it to anyone who needs a car and a patient and effective instructor to nail the exam.

Review №7

2022-06-07 16:35:21

This driving school is well organized and responsive. Instructor Richard is amazing.He is reassuring, patient and also guides the lessons with what the student sometimes needs simply needs to experience. Great instructor for adult learners too!I had a great time learning how to drive and I passed my test on the first try.

Review №8

2022-06-29 01:13:28

My experience with Premier Driving School was fantastic. I dont have access to a car at home, but that wasnt an issue at all. I passed the test comfortably on the first try. Richard is patient, thorough, and great at teaching. We covered all aspects of driving, as well as specific tips for the exam itself. Richard made sure that I experienced all sorts of different situations on the road, and tailored our lessons to target areas that I felt less comfortable in.I highly recommend scheduling multiple lessons at at time, as the school is quite busy with many students. The number of lessons is very flexible, and Richard provided feedback as to when I should plan for the actual test. On the test day itself, they provided the car as well as an extra hour to warmup beforehand.I believe that the price of the lessons is fairly standard, if on the high side. However, I think that the service is exceptional and I would especially recommend Premier to any new drivers who dont have access to a car.

Review №9

2023-08-18 19:52:48

Richard is THE BEST! Hes extremely calm, composed, knowledgeable, kind and patient! He helped me get my drivers license on the first time - but Id have left this review if I didnt coz hes an AMAZINGG teacher!!! If youre looking for a reliable teacher to not just get the license, but to actually learn the driving skills - hes the one!

Review №10

2022-12-07 01:42:23

Ive read up on reviews on most driving schools in the area and this place seemed to be the most well-received, so I decided to give it a go and surely enough, I was not disappointed. My instructor Richard provided excellent guidance and tips on how to improve my driving skills, and his relaxed but observant teaching style made me feel comfortable on the road which I have not experienced before. I highly recommend this school to anyone; the lesson fees are worth every penny.

Review №11

2020-03-13 03:15:59

I started learning to drive learning pretty late and was apprehensive about my abilities. My bad experience with other driving schools did not help either. Then someone pointed me here and I could not have found a better driving instructor. Richard is polite and supportive. He is very knowledgeable and knows what kind of teaching style works for different drivers. Richard knew exactly how many classes I would need to learn and gave me great pointers through them which helped me get my license. I would recommend Richard as an instructor to anyone who wants to learn how to drive or improve their skills. I was referred to him by a friend who was referred by someone else and everyone speaks very highly of him. Richard has many years experience as an instructor and that comes through in the classes and success of his students.

Review №12

2016-05-04 01:14:42

I recently had a really great experience with Premier Driving School. After 5 lessons, I was able to pass my behind the wheel test on the first try! I was so happy! I wanna give a huge thank you to Michelle for working her magic on scheduling my lessons/drivers test before my permit expired and to Richard for teaching me everything I needed to know while being on the road and for being a very patient instructor. And I also wanna thank you both for being flexible with payment options.To anyone that is having a hard time trying to get their license, Get in contact with this school. I highly recommend them!!

Review №13

2016-11-19 00:13:10

I had an EXCELLENT experience with instructor Richard and Premier Driving! Richard was always positive, very patient and explained driving situations and scenarios in a way I could understand and immediately apply. He also gave me room to develop autonomy in my driving while feeling safe at all times. Thank you SO much Richard for helping me overcome my fear of driving and for giving me tips not only for the test but for the road too!! Definitely recommend Premier Driving school, Michelle was also wonderful in scheduling my lessons to work with a busy Stanford schedule. If you are looking for a school with a professional attitude, an effective teaching method and awesome people, Premier Driving is the place to go!

Review №14

2018-09-22 22:14:53

I was a first time driver when started behind the wheel training with Premier Driving schools instructor Richard. Richard was recommended to me by the school, as English not my first language I needed a clearly spoken instructions. I was very nervous to began to drive, but Richard reassured me and in very short time he helped me to build knowledge and confidence in driving. I am very thankful to him for his patience and friendliness that putted me in ease. Richard takes his job very serous, he is punctual, honest and cares about his students great deal. I would recommend Richard to anyone who is looking for professional and caring instructor. Thank you very much Richard!

Review №15

2012-09-04 03:18:56

Premier Driving School definitely helped me pass my driving test on my first try. My driving instructor Richard knew what was the best way for me to learn and boosted my confidence in driving. If I had any questions or problems I would just call and Michelle was very approachable and understanding. Sam also got me prepared right before I took my test and made sure I knew what I was doing. I have a few friends who also went through this school and had recommended it to me. Some of my friends actually wish they went through this school! I would recommend the Premier Driving School to any family and friends trying to get their license because they are the best!

Review №16

2012-06-06 03:04:16

I originally started out with a different driving school and after finishing my first lesson, they went out of business. I am extremely lucky that happened because Richard Hui is a much better driving instructor than the one from the previous company. He was always on time and professional. He was calm at all times, which made it easier for me to feel comfortable and relaxed. Each session flew by and my improvements by the end of each ones were remarkable. Besides being a good instructor, Richard is just an all around nice guy. He was easy to talk to, never rude, and always friendly. I highly recommend this driving school and have no complaints what so ever.

Review №17

2021-07-14 20:38:44

I highly recommend Premier Driving School, I have nothing but good things to say. Richard was professional, friendly, and effective at helping me over come my driving anxiety and finally get my license as an adult driver.The lessons themselves were great, and Premier Driving School even helped me with the test itself. I passed on my first try, and felt like I was very prepared.

Review №18

2013-02-09 20:11:49

Premier Driving School made the whole driving process painless and anxiety-free. Great service all around! There were no scheduling conflicts and Richard, the instructor, was awesome! He’s incredibly patient and points out the areas of improvement without continually stressing what you did wrong, but what you should do the next time around. He creates such a comfortable environment with his calm personality, which I felt was important in helping me learn. I’m really glad I had him as my instructor and fi you’re on the fence about choosing Premier Driving School, I highly recommend it!

Review №19

2012-06-14 04:07:23

I had a lot of issues with getting my permit and license and whatnot. Before Premier Driving School, I called up Advantage for my first driving lesson and they were 2 hours late, so I just canceled the appointment. Then a few months later, I got a call from Michelle and she scheduled my first driving lesson within the next week. Richard arrived exactly on time and he was friendly and super cool to me and my family. He was very helpful and I felt comfortable driving with him. It wasnt a super awkward silence like I pictured it would be. The next 2 lesson went by smoothly. I am taking my driving test next Friday and I hope I pass.

Review №20

2012-08-17 23:57:53

Premier Driving School is simply the best! After getting my permit, I was required to take 6 hours behind the wheel, and my sister recommended using the same school as she did. She thought the instructors were friendly and she passed on her first try, so I signed up with Premier as well. Sam and Richard were both very friendly and helpful! I was very nervous having a private lesson for two hours, and driving was still a bit nerve-wrecking for me, but they made me feel comfortable from the start. The instructors were well informed and helped me go from nervous to completely confident about driving, and I passed my driving test on my first try! I couldnt have asked for a better experience.

Review №21

2012-09-19 03:25:40

Premier Driving School took me from a nervous wreck behind the wheel to a confident driver who passed her driving test on her first try! Michelle and Richard were extremely helpful and kind during the whole process and super helpful and encouraging. Having a patient instructor was crucial I believe to my learning and ultimately contributed to my success. Premier also helped me for the written test, and I passed that due to the thorough lectures online, explained in an easy to follow manner. Overall, Premier set me on the road to a successful driving learning experience and now I have them to thank for my new license! :)

Review №22

2018-05-04 17:06:24

They have been amazingly helpful and helped me get my license despite of my initial anxiety with driving. They have great instructors who can give calm and direct instruction. I have already recommended them to friends and will continue to do so. If they can teach me to be a safe driver I believe they can teach anyone who is patient and open to learning. This has been a huge part of my life and moving forward and I am entirely grateful for this experience. Thank you again Richard for all the time you have put in molding me into a better driver!

Review №23

2012-08-15 16:29:25

My daughter and I had a great experience with Premier Driving School. We called to set up driving lessons and Michelle was on top of things. She was very friendly and helpful. The driving instructor was Richard. He was very patient with my daughter. I was also able to ride along to see her skills and check out the instructor. It was great. The other two sessions she did alone and spoke highly of Richard after each session. We were sent reminders to schedule our last session as dates as times were filling up for summer. I totally forgot to make the appointment due to a family emergency. When we called to make appointment the dates we needed were booked. We were in panic mode but Richard called and said he would squeeze us in for the following day. My daughter took her behind the wheel test and passed the first try. I would defiantly recommend this school. Thanks Richard and Michelle!!!

Review №24

2018-06-19 18:35:20

Wonderful lessons! I took training to get my licence, and also took lessons training on the freeway sometime later. Richard is an amazing instructor! He’s very good at keeping you calm if you are nervous, and is amazing at explaining and helping you understand tough situations. Very clear and helpful with giving instructions, but also really kind for those who get a bit panicky (such as myself), and a very friendly person to chat to! I highly recommend :)

Review №25

2012-06-06 21:07:54

After my first driving school shut down Michelle contacted me about this driving school. I decided to give it a try and I have no regrets about it. This driving school is marvelous. Richard Hui is a wonderful person. Hes always extremely patient, easy to talk to, always on time and, overall hes a great teacher. He helped me feel comfortable up at the driving seat. Also he answered all of my questions in great detail. Thanks to Richard, I passed the driving test on the first try. This driving school is one of the best around and I would definitely recommend everyone to use this school.

Review №26

2012-11-24 18:04:12

The first time I drove a car, was with Richard sitting next to me, patiently and courteously instructing me and making me feel comfortable in a car. In Asia, excellent service is expected, thorough preparation for each student is a requirement, and both student and teacher are held to a high standard. In Europe, the driving license costs €2,000.00, requires you to know your car inside out (including knowing how to change a tire and refill the oil), and most students are purposely failed on their first try. Thus, coming to the US, I was afraid that the lax standards and cultured ambivalence towards service would figure largely in my lessons. I had searched online several years ago for a good driving school, and had noticed already that Premier Driving School had received quite a few favourable reviews. This past August, when I renewed my search, the school had retained its high rating, and so I called up. I wasnt sure what to expect, but was happy they offered a pick up/drop off service. My first lesson with Richard went very well. In fact, by the third lesson he was already confident that with outside practice I would pass the test easily (each lesson is ~2hrs). Each lesson was carefully planned out and explained in detail, and the course progressed from feeling comfortable driving a car to driving with confidence to preparing for the dmv test. Because I didnt know anyone above 25yrs, I ended up using the driving school exclusively in order to rack up experience. In the end, I passed my driving test on the first go, and plan to use the school in the future for learning manual. They have great service, really take care of you, and the congratulatory card at the end was a surprise. Many thanks you two, and I wish you the best of luck in the future!

Review №27

2012-11-23 23:35:14

This driving school is amazing to say the least. Richard is a great instructor and Michelle is great when it comes to answering any question you might have as well as working with your schedule. I passes my test with ease and the course is set up in a way to make sure everyone that takes it will feel the same way. I will highly recommend premier driving school to anyone looking for an excellent driving school.

Review №28

2013-03-15 20:16:12

Out of my friends I am one of the younger kids in the grade, so I was late to the party when it came to driving. All of my friends went to Stanford Driving school, it was the go to place for driving schools. I, however, did a little research and stumbled upon Premier and told my parents it was the school I would like to enroll in. My parents were very pleased I picked Premiere and loved how Michelle would send me emails reminding me about appointments and was very flexible when it came to picking future appointments. I loved how before enrolling in the school I was able to text Premiere asking certain questions, it just made things easier. As for my driving instructor; Richard was awesome. He is a very good teacher and executed the lessons perfectly and with ease. I also loved talking about non driving things with him. My overall experience with Premiere was phenomenal and I cant thank them enough. My mom hopes Richard will still be around when my little sister starts to drive, we are so pleased with Premieres work.Thank you and good luck!

Review №29

2013-07-26 05:52:16

My son, Adam, had a great learning and driving experiences with Premier Driving School. Richard is an outstanding instructor, knowledgeable, nice and patient. Not only he taught him all the needed skills and rules, he also documented the areas to improve or to watch out in details. So Adam did not make any of those mistakes later. Michelle is a great office manager. She is informative, nice to talk to and sent both Adam and me the well organized learning schedule and plan. So Adam had both of his written test and driving test passed the first time in a pretty straightforward and easy manner. We will not hesitate to recommend Premier Driving School to our friends and neighbors. As a matter of fact, we had recommended a couple of friends/ their children to Premier Driving School already.

Review №30

2017-01-19 19:23:58

Highly recommend Premier driving.My instructor,Richard, was calm and careful throughout. The lessons were planned out and Richard took note of the places I needed to improve, and adjusted the plan to fit.I also had scheduling problems with work and travel and both Richard and Premier driving went to great lengths to accommodate me.

Review №31

2017-03-30 18:15:22

Richard was a really good instructor. He helped me improve in my driving skills. For example on parking on the curb, how to turn smoothly and safe decision stop make. I would really recommend this driving school so you can improve and become a good and safe driver.

Review №32

2014-03-07 02:04:57

I’ll tell you why I highly recommend Premier Driving School for your kids. Your kid and you won’t regret to choose this school. Definitely, your kid will pass the driving test the first time easily.1. It has a great service. You ask a question they give you an answer as quick as they can.2. The school has a good office Manager, Michelle. She is very helpful, nice and easy to talk. She provides you a good information to get your kid to ready for the training and what will be happening in the next time during the 6-hours training behind the wheel.3. The driving lesson training schedule is very flexible and no conflict at all.4. The instructor, Richard, is very friendly and knowledgeable. He is very patient with your kid. He teaches your kid all the necessary skills and rules how to become a good driver. One of the most things I like Richard is that he gives out a detail document to point out what is/are the thing(s) you kid need to improve and pay more attention to some important or dangerous issue to get ready for the test.As the result, my daughter, Tiffany passed the driving test the first time with only two mistakes on Feb 20, 2014.Go with Premier Driving School if you can !!!

Review №33

2015-01-18 21:22:54

As anyone would be, I felt nervous prior to the first lesson but Richard made me extremely comfortable. Each two hour lesson with both my instructors (Richard and Mike) were totally comfortable. During my 2 hours with Richard and 4 hours with Mike, neither of them raised their voice or did anything to make me seem like I was a bad driver. I received nothing but supportive and constructive criticism. One thing particularly amazing was the fact that Mike took me around the Santa Teresa DMV (where I took my test) so we could cover the area and make me comfortable. Im more than sure that helped, as I passed the test with very few errors. Thank you Premier Driving School!

Review №34

2015-05-31 02:16:08

My driving instructor was Richard, and Michelle was the assistant who set me up. Both of them were super helpful and accomodating. Richard was a great instructor who had a good knack for breaking things down into manageable portions. He also was well-spoken and good at giving criticism. 10/10 would recommend.

Review №35

2015-05-12 23:41:36

I was an adult from out of state who had never felt comfortable driving. Then, I acquired a vision problem. Richard taught me how to adapt, to drive safely and confidently, and to pass the DMV’s supplemental driving performance evaluation on my first try. I echo the many other reviews that praise Richard’s supportive teaching and Michelle’s helpful service. Thanks for everything, Premier Driving School!

Review №36

2014-12-15 07:36:28

I am very glad I chose Premier Driving School! The instructors were very educated and organized and they made learning how to drive fun. I had instructor Richard once and Mike twice and they were both very good. They taught me a lot and I couldnt have gotten my license without them!

Review №37

2016-09-09 16:52:29

I have never driven before my first driving lesson with the instructor, Richard. I was very nervous, but he was able to calm me down. I originally only had 3 lessons scheduled with them, but on my final lesson Richard suggested 1 more lesson. Better safe then sorry, so we had a 4th. I ended up taking advantage of their DMV package as well. Which provided an extra lesson right before my driving test. That definitely calmed my nerves a lot before the test. Richard was always very patient with me, and very well mannered and professional. I ended up having a very tough DMV examiner, but still ended up passing! This is really all thanks to Premier.

Review №38

2012-08-08 19:30:19

We love Premier Driving School! After our original driving school went out of business (half way through my daughters driving lessons) we received a letter from PDS. I called right away and was amazed that they actually answered the phone. Michelle was very helpful and professional on the phone which is very important to me. I was able to schedule a driving lesson for the following week, which kept us right on track with our timeline. For the first driving lesson Richard came to the door and introduced himself to my husband and myself, and when he returned from the driving lesson with my daughter he reviewed some things for her to practice until her next driving lesson. After her lessons were completed my daughter took her driving test at the DMV and she received a perfect score with no points taken off. I credit a lot of her success to the lessons with Premier Driving School. Michelle and Richard were great to work with; they are knowledgeable and professional. I would recommend Premier Driving School for your new teen driver.

Review №39

2012-11-10 18:48:52

My experience with Premier Driving school was amazing. Richard was just an awesome driving instructor and Im so glad that I had him for all three of my behind the wheels. He was laid back, but still a very good teacher. He wouldnt fly off the handle whenever Id make a mistake. Instead, hed tell me how I could avoid certain mistakes, and hed encourage me to do better. Richard created a very cool and calm learning/driving environement for me, and Im glad I was able to work with him. I just wanna give a big shout out to all the people at Premier Driving School, especially Richard, and I would like to thank you all for making it so I could pass my drivers test! Thanks guys! Without you, Id still have to walk everywhere!!

Review №40

2017-09-21 01:51:53

Smooth experience! My instructor (Richard) was very professional and he was always patient and nice. Thanks to his excellent teaching and his adaptable schedule, I learned to drive and passed the test with a very reasonable budget and in a short time window. His advices sometimes have implications way beyond the road for those who listen : )

Review №41

2012-08-11 21:34:26

After I passed my permit test, I asked my friends who had already taken their behind the wheel lessons to suggest a good driving school. Almost all of them said that their behind the wheel lessons were not a good experience. I searched online for various driving schools and found Premier Driving School coincidentaly. My dad called them and they were one of the few schools who did not require you to leave a message and wait for them to call you back. Michelle picked up the first time my dad called and there were able to set up my first lesson quickly. My lesson was with Richard. He was very friendly and explained the whole process and the progression of each lesson. Once we started to drive, he was low key and reassuring. He never yelled and corrected my mistakes calmy. At some times, we would stop next to a sidewalk in a residential area so that he could explain the mistakes that I made or to draw examples of different scenarios. It was extremly helpful. Each lesson was spaced out so that I had time to practice with my parents and be able to improve. By the second lesson, we practices in residential and commercial areas just to get back into the swing of the things and once Richard thought that I was prepared enough, we went onto the freeway. I was a little scared but Richard was very reassuring that it would be okay and I began to feel comfortable once we got onto the freeway. He kept his cool throughout the whole second lesson once again and I was very excited to see the progress that I made through the help of Richard. The last lesson, I had Sam as an instructor. He was also friendly and was also very nice.The last lesson was a brush-up of all the things that the DMV would test during the license test. It was extremely helpful because he was able to point out things that I should work on before the day of the test and also suggested how much time to spend practicing. Everything that we went over that day was on the actual DMV test and I was able to pass the first time. Overall, I would highly suggest Premier Driving School. The whole process went very smoothly thanks to Michelle and both Sam and Richard were calm, nice, and helpful which ultimately gave me the ability to pass the license test the first try!

Review №42

2012-06-07 20:10:34

My son started out at another Driving school that went out of business. We were in a bit of a panic to find another one and Premier Driving was brought to our attention. I can honestly say they were a godsend. Professional from the start, Michelle was a joy to work with. They are courteous, on time, and go out of their way to make you feel welcome. The fact that they come to your residence/school to do the driving makes it very convenient if you have an active child. I cannot say enough positive things about Michelle and Richard. In fact, I have highly recommended them to several of our friends in the community. When my son took his driving test for his License, the instructor at DMV said he was exceptionally well prepared. I attribute this in great part to the fine hands he was in with Premier Driving School. They have my highest recommendation as they are a class act.

Review №43

2012-07-19 22:06:33

After passing my permit test, I was very excited to begin driving IN car. Premier Driving School was by far the best choice I could have made for my lessons. After hearing the complaints my sister had of her instructor from a different company, I was not sure what to expect of these lessons. My driving instructor was Richard, and I was impressed from the beginning. He was friendly, shook my hand and definitely put me at ease.The first lesson was mostly about testing the water and getting used to being in the car and driving city streets. Richard kept up a plesant conversation and gave me many pointers about my driving, while never getting upset or critisizing my errors. He was also the instructor for three of my friends and in each lesson, he would ask about how I was and how they were. I really appreciated the attention to detail and the fact that he remembered me and my driving progress.In the second lesson, we practiced parallel parking and some freeway driving, at my request. Many people have difficulties with parallel parking, but Richard helped me visualize it in a way I could understand. Between the second and third lessons, my birthday passed, and I was sent a beautiful card in the mail from Premier Driving School. The hospitality of this company just amazed me. They go above and beyond what is expected, and they treat their customers with care and respect.The third lesson was mostly about preparing for the driver exam. We drove around the DMV for the lesson and Richard explained step by step what I should expect. I have not taken the test yet, but understanding what the test proctor wants to see has helped me review the way I drive, and perfect the skills I need to demonstrate.Premier Driving School is a fantastic business in all aspects and I would reccomend them to any aspiring driver!

Review №44

2012-06-11 02:53:38

I am very, very impressed and pleased with the service and sincere care for my safety in driving that Premier Driving School provides. Michelle and Richard are very courteous, clear and simple with their instructions, and extremely caring in helping me to succeed in the program and becoming a safe driver. Not only are they very professional and experienced but they are also very thoughtful and go the extra mile to make sure that I am on track and progressing in the program. Richard is very responsible and caring, and I feel comfortable and confident with his driving instructions. The staff at Premier Driving were going out of town for a few weeks and noticed that I was almost done with my Drivers ED class. As soon as I was done, Michelle made a special trip to my house to deliver my certificate of completion so I could take my permit test the next day. Michelle also scheduled my 1st practice driving lesson with Richard before they left so that while they were gone I could practice driving with my parents and not have to wait till they got back to do so. They really went above and beyond what was expected.There are way too many positive & great things to mention about PDS. My parents have never had as great of an experience with any other driving school as we have had with PDS and they had 4 different ones before this with my 4 older siblings. I want to also thank Michelle and Richard for their thoughtfulness in sending me a birthday card on my birthday. That was a very wonderful and pleasant surprise. I will definitely be recommending this driving school to my friends.Thank You PDS!Emily

Review №45

2017-09-23 17:05:41

My learning experience here was great! My instructor was very good at teaching and instructing by answering my questions and showing me the ways of the road. He also communicated well with my family and I on lesson times and how I needed to prepare for my behind the wheel test. We will definitely b recommending that his school to others in the future!

Review №46

2021-04-14 03:49:56

My experience with Premier and Richard was really good from start to finish. Communication was always prompt, guidance was clear, expectations were realistic, day of the test was smooth and easy. Coming from Canada looking to get licensed in the US, I would recommend him to anyone in the same situation.

Review №47

2012-08-07 18:03:55

I love premier driving school. I surely did not get my license if it wasnt for them. Michelle was very kind on the phone and always reminds me of my driving lesson appointments and Richard was a very good instructor and teacher. He made me feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel and he really did made my driving lessons a fun experience and hed really get you ready for the actual test. thank you richard and michelle for the great lesson and experience with you. I wish you many years in the business and continue turning people into great california drivers. GOD BLESS YOU AND GOODLUCK! :)oh and i love that they send you a congratulations card after you pass your test. made me feel really special. :) LOVEYOU GUYS!

Review №48

2019-02-07 19:31:44

Had a very good experience! Instructor Richard was very paitent and thorough. As and new adult driver it was very nerve wracking to start, but with gradual and clear instructions I have progressed enough to pass my test. I would heavily reccomend this school!

Review №49

2015-05-01 17:12:16

Premier Driving School was really great for my daughters. Both felt very comfortable with the instructor, confident after their time behind the wheel with them, and they were very prepared to take and pass their behind-the-wheel driver test.Highly recommend Premier Driving School!

Review №50

2023-02-01 06:23:14

Richard is an excellent instructor. Knowledgeable and very patient, even with anxious drivers. I highly recommend him for beginners.

Review №51

2013-10-30 22:41:35

Just got my drivers license after a single trial. I agree with many positive reviews below - I chose this driving school based on these reviews/comparing with other local driving schools. I doubt anyone can be more professional and helpful than Richard as a driving instructor. Very punctual, gives you lots of driving feedback to make you a safe driver even after passing driving tests. The school cars are specially modified to provide immediate braking intervention from watchful instructors. Highly recommended.(case: an adult rusty international driver with a need to pass cal. driver exams)

Review №52

2013-01-04 01:59:18

I was terrified of driving and since I was the first of my friends to get my permit, I could not ask any of my friends for input. When I had my first lesson with Premier Driving School I was amazed at how well they explained everything and, most of all, how calm they were even when I was inches away from side swiping a car. The method that they used to teach was really effective and I was able to learn how to drive within the two hours of my first lesson. By the end of my third lesson I was well equipped for the DMV behind-the-wheel driving test and passed it on my first try. Premier Driving School even recommended which DMV to go to. I would highly recommend using them.

Review №53

2014-08-13 17:17:55

The Premier Driving School Richard is very professional instructor, my daughter had a great learning and driving experiences with Richard, he is not only teach her how to drive, and he also documented the areas that she need improve, so my daughter passed road test on her first attempt.

Review №54

2012-06-07 02:34:12

Everything from Premier Driving School was great. The people were always so friendly.With them, everything is about you. Theyre super friendly people and later on they become your friends. Not only that, but theyre excellent teachers and I learned so much. Things that I would have never thought. While I was doing my driving test, I remembered why I had learned it, so it benefitted me in the future. Rick was truly amazing and for my birthday, I even got a birthday card from them! Theyre absolutely the best. I couldnt have asked for a better teacher!

Review №55

2015-03-16 05:28:57

I had a really good experience at this place. My instructor, Mike was super cool and really helpful. I had 3, 2-hour long sessions that were really informative. The instructor went through all of the requirements and really made you feel confident walking into the DMV. Another really cool thing was their customer service, I didnt realize till the night before my behind the wheel test that I misplaced my gold certificate of completion. I texted their number on the site and they arranged for me to pick up a new one the morning of my test. NOW THATS CUSTOMER SERVICE! These guys might not be the cheapest option for drivers training youll find but its definitely worth it. Overall, great experience & will recommend to friends. Peace.

Review №56

2013-01-13 07:24:34

Premier Driving School was really helpful in helping me pass my driving test. My instructor let me drive the way I felt comfortable driving, but at the same time reminded me of little habits that the people at the dmv looked for. He also took me around the dmv until I was comfortable with the area before taking the test. Most importantly, Premier made me more comfortable behind the wheel.

Review №57

2019-06-25 01:28:52

Great training, I learned a lot and honed many driving skills. Richard was very calm and nice. Passed my test on my first try. Overall highly recommend this school

Review №58

2013-02-05 01:54:32

Well, I passed my license test the first time! That must mean I had a great instructor. Richard (my instructor) helped me be more smart and comfortable behind the wheel. Thanks Premier Driving School!

Review №59

2015-09-07 21:38:47

The experience was great. I am thankful that they took over for Stanford Driving School and quickly picked up the new drivers. My son passed his test and we have only positive things to say about the professionalism of the group and the instruction they offered.

Review №60

2021-06-23 22:19:54

Richard is the best driving instructor and I had a wonderful experience learning how to drive at his school. I passed at my first attempt and could not be happier! Thank you!

Review №61

2012-06-13 00:05:20

After finding out the driving school we were using went out of business two days before my daughters last driving lesson and three days before her final test, we were dumbfounded on what to do next. We tried several companies to complete the last two hours but were unable to find anybody to help. Finally we were contacted by Premier Driving School to assist in finalizing my daughters lessons. Michelle was so accommodating in getting my daughter scheduled. After her lesson, we learned that the original school never input to the DMV that my daughter had completed four hours......the DMV records stated only 2 hours completed! Much to our dismay, we needed to complete two additional hours. Richard took my daughter out to Santa Teresa and ran her through the area and the DMV test. My daughter passed her test the next morning with flying colors! I have recommended two families (so far!) to Premier and they have also been extremely happy with the services provided. Thank you so much for helping us through the dealings with the out of business school and all the emotional garbage that went with it. Michelle and Richard are both personable, friendly, attentive.....and so on!

Review №62

2017-01-23 16:26:50

It was a wonderful experience having Richard as my instructor. He was always kind, and objective. This really built my confidence on taking the test. Also could find the best fit to my schedule. I highly recommend it!

Review №63

2012-07-21 01:38:21

Getting to the right age, my dad would ask. Why dont you go do your driving stuff? I said I am but I need to pay online for online course. Also the other stuff as well. Though one day I was with my dad at work, he showed me a business called Premier Driving School, and I got to meet Michelle! She was nice and very helpful when I had questions on what I needed to do. So I asked my dad if we could do this one. So we did, did the online course passed, went to the DMV and passed the written test as well. After I had to practice behind the wheel, and thats where I met Richard, he was a very nice person. It would be relaxing practice driving behind the wheel with him. After those practices I had my DMV road test, I did get kind of nervous of it, but Richard would always say Im doing great, no need to worry on the driving test, and that I would past most definitely. So on that day, I took it, and I did pass! I was so grateful to have to wonderful people help me out through this whole driving course, also my dad for paying! I thought it was the best choice I have made choosing Premier, instead of doing everything separately! Thanks you so much for everything you guys have done for me! I appreciate it so much, and I am glad I got everything over with and now I am able to drive on the road by myself and dont have to worry about asking my parents for a ride somewhere!! Thank you!!!

Review №64

2019-05-17 16:55:16

I passed my driving test yesterday, first time around. My instructor was extremely nice and patient and taught me everything I needed to be a safe driver and feel comfortable on the road. Wish I had found out about this school earlier, would absolutely recommend.

Review №65

2012-06-12 17:34:01

We had an EXCELLANT experience with Michele and Richard at “Premier Driving School!” I signed my son up for a driving school and he took four hours behind the wheel lessons before the company was shut down by the DMV. Premier Driving School contacted me and we were able to finish my son’s last two hours at a reduced rate. My son was very happy with the instructor (Richard), but he did not pass his behind the wheel DMV test. We made an appointment with the DMV in Crescent City (vacation) and he forgot his “Golden” Behind-the-Wheel Certificate Richard give us. Since we were not anywhere near home, the person at the DMV stated Premier could fax her a copy of the certificate (Crescent City DMV much happier people). I called and got there voice mail, but Michele contacted me a few minutes later and made up a new certificate and faxed it to the DMV. After all that mess, my son felled the test by one. When we got home, we made an appointment at the DMV in Santa Clara for two weeks later. We also made the mistake of making the appointment for late in the day. Don’t ever make an appointment for late in the day at the DMV. The felled my son and everyone after him that day. The kids that took the test left the DMV office and were only gone maybe 5 to 10 minutes. True sign you didn’t pass. If you don’t pass the third time, you have to take and pay for more training. Since my son was on vacation the week of April 9th, we made an appointment for Monday, April 9th at the Santa Teresa DMV early. The next day (very upset) I called Michele (Premier) and she set my son up with another behind the wheel training. She told me she had no appointments available for after school and Saturdays for the next month. I told her the situation and we made an appointment for the day before my son’s test. Wow! I was so impressed with their service. Richard was there at 9:30 a.m. on a Sunday. This was Easter Sunday. Richard took my son to Santa Teresa DMV and practiced the actual test. The next day my son took the test and was very confident. HE PASSED with a 99%. Thank you so much Richard and Michele. The lesson we learned go with “Premier Driving School” from the start.

Review №66

2012-06-28 16:48:33

This is embarrassing - but 15 years after first getting licensed, Im still a total driving klutz. I blame the amazing NYC subway system for lulling me into automotive complacency. But whatever the case, Premier Driving and Richard were exactly what I needed to cure my anxiety behind the wheel.After two lessons, I came away not only with all the skills I had long forgotten, but also a newfound confidence on the road. Highly recommended!

Review №67

2019-05-15 15:13:27

Great teaching. Awesome learning. 10/10 would recommend. The instructor was extremely nice and intelligent. All around a great experience. I passed the driving test first try with three small mistakes so if that doesnt show how good this service is than I dont know what will.

Review №68

2016-08-10 16:22:18

I loved this school. The driving instructor was very helpful in pointing out what to do and what to watch out for on the final test. I felt very prepared to take the test after my lessons. I definitely recommend this school to all new drivers.

Review №69

2015-05-30 04:43:47

1) Professionalism (5/5)- They got an good check list for inexperienced or slightly experience driver, very good to have.- Notes at the end of the lesson very helpful. Atleast i can work on it over the weekend.- It is not just about an extravagant lesson folder and high grade paper and a puff of dust inside. The material is short but sweet, is really thorough and concentrates on things we take for granted.- Very friendly but up to the point.- I felt no sense of patronizing, but good constructive criticism. Some what similar assessment to what i thought about my driving.2) Knowledge (5/5)- Very knowledgeable covered all scenarios.- Helped me with some doubts that i had and even tossed in some suggestions of things that could go wrong.- Really concentrates on things i made a mistake. Did not fret over small mistakes, just the important ones i felt i needed to know.3) Punctuality (5/5)- Good, was on time.- I was around 15 minutes late and it was not like 7 -9, the instructor was alright he let me have an 10 minute extra. It was not to the minute.4) Pricing (No Comments) :)- I understand it is the bay area, but they could provide better deals.- More classes for better price, say for 2 -3 classes and the car for the Drive Test, they should provide a package deal.- I would recommend this without hesitation, but most people would be concerned about the high pricing. I wish they could provide better deals :) .05-29-2015Thank you Richard, i passed.

Review №70

2019-12-21 22:23:09

The instructors were super nice and gave good tips. They answered questions well and it really didn’t feel like a classroom setting. They are super friendly and easy to talk to.

Review №71

2016-06-07 18:58:11

I loved this school -- the instructor Richard was very nice and helpful, and all the staff were very friendly as well. I passed on the first try because of their help. I would highly recommend this school to everyone.

Review №72

2016-08-20 20:00:36

This driving school was really great. The instructor Richard was calm and helpful, and definitely helped me feel prepared for the driving test.

Review №73

2018-02-11 20:04:23

Always felt safe and comfortable. Instructor Richard was calm even in some dicey situations. If I was going to do this again, would definitely choose PremierDS.

Review №74

2021-03-29 18:47:46

We will be signing our son up here. Richard was super helpful explaining the process and taking time with me on the phone. Feel reassured that my young driver will be in good hands.

Review №75

2016-08-04 20:33:58

Provides a calm and easy environment to learn driving. Very clearly instructive and helped me learn all the rules of the road while also helping me workout of my personal bad habits. Would definitely recommend for new drivers

Review №76

2017-03-03 20:35:25

Amazing! So personal and the instructors are very invested in their students success. They drove me to the test and even let me use the car I had been taking lessons in.mi will definitely recommend this to friends :)

Review №77

2018-06-12 22:03:28

The instructor was friendly and kept me calm throughout the driving lessons. Although the online class could be frustrating at times the behind the wheel class was amazing.

Review №78

2018-01-20 20:28:11

Richard is a very good driving teacher. He is very kind and patient, he will kindly point out your errors and help you fix them.

Review №79

2018-09-07 02:02:48

I took a 2 hour class with Richard and he was great! He was super nice, arrived on time and was super patient :) thank you for helping me get my drivers license

Review №80

2017-08-04 19:26:08

This school couldnt have been better. Extremely patient and helpful instructor. Every question and concern I had at the start was quickly answered. Truly a great learning experience.

Review №81

2019-06-21 16:02:13

Very patient and calm instructor, I always feel comfortable driving and have made significant improvements in my driving performance from my driving practice lessons.

Review №82

2018-03-22 03:47:58

The results speak for themselves: I passed the driving test on the first try. Im certain that I would not have passed without taking these driving lessons. Shout out to my instructor Richard. Thanks!

Review №83

2023-06-25 06:57:07

Highly recommend Richard. He is a very patient and friendly instructor.

Review №84

2012-07-09 17:31:22

Premier driving school was excellent my teachers Sam and Richard showed me how to perfect my driving skills in order to pass my test, which I did, and Im very thankful for that!

Review №85

2024-06-18 02:54:08

Richard is the absolute best.

Review №86

2019-08-09 21:32:02

It was a great experience. The instructors are super helpful and explain all the components of driving really well.

Review №87

2020-01-05 17:40:58

Super helpful and friendly instructors. They cover everything and really help you feel prepared for your drivers test.

Review №88

2018-02-04 20:31:55

Richard was a great driving instructor, I learned a lot from him!

Review №89

2018-01-24 21:10:01

Learned lots, had fun. Highly recommend if youre in need of a driving school :)

Review №90

2018-02-07 22:25:49

I had a very patient, nice instructor. Would rate higher if I could

Review №91

2017-08-09 16:53:21

I learned a lot from Premier Driving school and Im glad I chose this program! 😊

Review №92

2019-11-08 23:05:52

My instructor was really nice and helpful

Review №93

2018-01-31 21:28:17

Flexible schedules and good communication. Friendly teachers as well.

Review №94

2017-06-28 19:29:58

Very helpful, told about all non obvious mistakes and gave helpful advice

Review №95

2018-12-12 20:03:11

Great instruction! Definitely recommend

Review №96

2021-04-07 00:02:25

Richard is the goat fosho