21 Reviews

Jack Stack Driving School

Pleasant Hill, California
General Info
For more than 14 years, we have been teaching children and adults how to drive safely and smart. We are a family-run business, providing behind-the-wheel driver training to Contra Costa and Alameda County residents. We are committed to teaching young and mature students the important skills needed to legally operate a vehicle.
Reviews
Kimberly T.
22 May 2017
REPORT
I called around getting prices of different schools.  When I talked to Diane at Jack Stack (for quite a while) you could tell by her ?'s to Me, that she really cares about the safety of our children, ... Read More
I called around getting prices of different schools.  When I talked to Diane at Jack Stack (for quite a while) you could tell by her ?'s to Me, that she really cares about the safety of our children, Not just that they pass the test.  Although, that of course is a win for both her and the student.  We drove from Oakley over Kirker pass and it was well worth the little drive.  Highly recommend! Read Less
Margaret B.
19 Apr 2017
REPORT
Outstanding experience with Jack Stack Driving School.  From the beginning, we received clear communication of what to expect, mutually agreed upon driving dates/times and very punctual service.  Dian... Read More
Outstanding experience with Jack Stack Driving School.  From the beginning, we received clear communication of what to expect, mutually agreed upon driving dates/times and very punctual service.  Diane was our daughter's instructor and each time they drove together our daughter learned something new or to practice, from driving on the freeway to driving at night to driving in the rain to parking in tight spaces.  They also discussed lots of day to day experiences that my daughter would encounter on the road.  Yesterday she took the test and passed - because she was prepared.  Diane made my daughter feel comfortable and as relaxed as can be -  which is huge for a new teenage driver.   Choose this school for your new driver!  You won't regret it! Read Less
Ivory M.
17 Apr 2017
REPORT
Love the fact that Diane made me so comfortable with not only the road and her car but herself included. Really patient and super supportive. Diane even allowed me to use her car so i can PASS my behi... Read More
Love the fact that Diane made me so comfortable with not only the road and her car but herself included. Really patient and super supportive. Diane even allowed me to use her car so i can PASS my behind the wheel test.!! Beyond thankful for getting the chance to have her teach me all that i needed to know. I do plan on referring other family members as soon as they're ready. Read Less
mike n.
1 Apr 2017
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These guys are awesome!!  On time knowledgeable and professional.. Highly recommend...my son just finished his last lesson and feels very confident in his skillsgreat instructors!
Tone C.
28 Mar 2017
REPORT
If you are a 16yr old child, this would be great.  If you are a parent, you may have some concerns.  Of all the driving lessons they did, they never once took her on the freeway or a highway.  2 accid... Read More
If you are a 16yr old child, this would be great.  If you are a parent, you may have some concerns.  Of all the driving lessons they did, they never once took her on the freeway or a highway.  2 accidents later . . .  Yes, I learned this, after the fact.  No, I didn't think to ask my kid if they went on the freeway because why wouldn't they?  It was a driving lesson and here in Calif, we have freeways.  I looked into it and it was explained that they teach to pass the test.  Sorry, but test are for the short sighted. I was expecting safe driving lesson, but adding another 3,000 lbs death machine to the road.  This type of mindset is questionable.  "To pass the test."  This makes me sick. Read Less
Lori B.
19 Mar 2017
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My daughter learned to drive here. They did a great job and I like their approach to learning how to drive.
Ann Huchingson
13 Mar 2017
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Dominic S.
12 Mar 2017
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I passed my behind the wheel test on the first try, and I credit most of this success to Dennis and his teaching methods. Dennis is very personable and energetic, which is great especially if you are ... Read More
I passed my behind the wheel test on the first try, and I credit most of this success to Dennis and his teaching methods. Dennis is very personable and energetic, which is great especially if you are driving for the first or second time ever. He does not just train you for the DMV driving test, but also for when you are driving on your own, constantly giving you pieces of wisdom to think about in the future. I would highly recommend Jack Stack Driving School to anyone learning how to drive. Read Less
Mike W.
4 Mar 2017
REPORT
Dennis and Diane at Jack Stack went above and beyond to make sure our teenager was ready for his behind-the-wheel driver's test at the DMV. They worked with us to find convenient times for instruction... Read More
Dennis and Diane at Jack Stack went above and beyond to make sure our teenager was ready for his behind-the-wheel driver's test at the DMV. They worked with us to find convenient times for instruction, were friendly, and communicated well. Thanks to their training, our son passed on his first try. Read Less
Mark S.
19 Jul 2016
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Was a fabulous experience for us and our son!Dennis was super patient and ensured we were progressing against schedule. Was also super flexible with pick ups and working around school sports schedules... Read More
Was a fabulous experience for us and our son!Dennis was super patient and ensured we were progressing against schedule. Was also super flexible with pick ups and working around school sports schedules. Would recommend Jack Stack driving school to everyone! Read Less
Sol F.
6 Jul 2016
REPORT
I found this driving school for my teenage nephews, and both them had fantastic experiences with Dennis Stack. He was supportive, friendly, attentive and helpful in shaping their driving lessons to im... Read More
I found this driving school for my teenage nephews, and both them had fantastic experiences with Dennis Stack. He was supportive, friendly, attentive and helpful in shaping their driving lessons to improve their awareness, caution and focus while behind the wheel--and I cannot say enough about these business attributes for something so important as driving in society today! As a college professor here in the Bay Area, I've seen the way other teenagers drive their cars around campus/parking lots, and I'm scared to be near them! But Dennis gave my nephews great instruction and instincts, to the point I am completely comfortable driving with them as a passenger in their cars these days. Thank you, Jack Stack Driving School!! I know my nephews learned life-long lessons behind the wheel with Dennis. Read Less
Judith M.
11 May 2016
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Jack Stack was recommended to me by someone who I know dearly. I give them a call got to talk to Dianne she give me some hints what my instructor would be looking for.  She was very nice and pleasant ... Read More
Jack Stack was recommended to me by someone who I know dearly. I give them a call got to talk to Dianne she give me some hints what my instructor would be looking for.  She was very nice and pleasant to talk to. I really had a great experience learning to drive with Mr. Dennis . He was both encouraging and lots of patience with a focus on helping my confidence to drive. I passed my behind the wheel the first try , obtaining my drivers license is a life goal for me with his help I have achieved it. I would gladly recommend them to anyone. Thank you for your professionalism. Read Less
Ang S.
6 Apr 2016
REPORT
Once my teen passed her permit test, I asked friends for recommendations. I selected this school in part because I wanted my teen to have the same instructor each time. Dennis was great at making her ... Read More
Once my teen passed her permit test, I asked friends for recommendations. I selected this school in part because I wanted my teen to have the same instructor each time. Dennis was great at making her feel comfortable with driving and yet taking driving seriously. I also appreciated how flexible they were at accommodating my teens changing schedule and always promptly called me back. Looking forward to using them again with my next teen. Read Less
Leilani G.
4 Apr 2016
REPORT
I highly recommend Jack Stack driving school! Dennis is a great instructor and my daughter passed the driving test the first time!  And all her other friends that we referred to him also passed the fi... Read More
I highly recommend Jack Stack driving school! Dennis is a great instructor and my daughter passed the driving test the first time!  And all her other friends that we referred to him also passed the first time! Read Less
Alaina A.
28 Mar 2016
REPORT
I had 4 lessons with this business and they were absolutely horrible. I learned much more from my own parents and others then him. My driving instructor made me highly uncomfortable, his teaching meth... Read More
I had 4 lessons with this business and they were absolutely horrible. I learned much more from my own parents and others then him. My driving instructor made me highly uncomfortable, his teaching methods were ridiculously complicated and unhelpful, and he made very weird uncomfortable comments that made the experience highly unenjoyable. Also, he shared where many students lived and many other students that went through him felt highly uncomfortable as well. Read Less
Anya R.
31 Jul 2015
REPORT
As I was driving the instructor kept touching/ squeezing my arm and making flirtatious remarks. Perhaps this is just this man's style and it was likely inocuous, but it made me feel very uncomfortable... Read More
As I was driving the instructor kept touching/ squeezing my arm and making flirtatious remarks. Perhaps this is just this man's style and it was likely inocuous, but it made me feel very uncomfortable. It was inappropriate regardless of his intentions, and I don't imagine he did this with young male drivers. As a young woman, driving with a middle aged man, I was on edge because he did not respect boundaries. Would not recommend for this reason. Driving training was fine, though corrections were abrasive. Read Less
Diane D.
10 Jan 2015
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Dennis was fantastic - always on time and taught my daughter what she need to know to take the test. He comes to the house and ran her through the driver's test several times. I highly recommend him!!
Nick M.
3 Sep 2014
REPORT
I called and left a message. Nobody got back to me. I went online and submited the sign up form, no response again!!!!
Chris L.
14 Jun 2013
REPORT
Both my sister and I used Jack Stack Driving School for our drivers training. We both passed our tests on the first try. Dennis is an awesome instructor and makes the lessons entertaining and full of ... Read More
Both my sister and I used Jack Stack Driving School for our drivers training. We both passed our tests on the first try. Dennis is an awesome instructor and makes the lessons entertaining and full of tips. I was extremely nervous before my first appointment, but after meeting Dennis and seeing how the lessons would go, I was looking forward to every subsequent lesson. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to become a great driver!I find it interesting that the only sub-par review on this page is from a parent, not even someone who was taking the lessons. There's no way they deserve anything but a perfect review! Read Less
Maria T.
14 Jun 2012
REPORT
Dennis is great! He is patient and kind. My daughter is very shy and he was able to bring her out with his subtle humor. As a parent, I loved being able to attend the lessons and even learned a few th... Read More
Dennis is great! He is patient and kind. My daughter is very shy and he was able to bring her out with his subtle humor. As a parent, I loved being able to attend the lessons and even learned a few things about driving. I like that he offers (4) 1.5 hours lessons instead of (3) 2 hour lessons. I have highly recommended Dennis to all of our friends and family! Read Less
Polly S.
16 Dec 2011
REPORT
Not so good.  The instructor is friendly.  But the results are not good. My teens said they drove around and received very little instruction. It was hard to contact the instructor  and get appointmen... Read More
Not so good.  The instructor is friendly.  But the results are not good. My teens said they drove around and received very little instruction. It was hard to contact the instructor  and get appointments once we paid our money. We were told we'd be given a print-out with need-to-know items, but we never got it.  I ended up trying to do most of the instruction myself.  As it got close to the road test, we felt that our teens were not prepared.  All this school was good for was the DMV required signed certificate at the end of the course -- and that's it.  There are less expensive schools that offer more.  We wanted the last class to be in Concord, near the DMV -- we were told that would happen, but the instructor opted NOT to take my son there.  To sum it up:  a bunch of unfulfilled promises, once you pay. Read Less
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Jack Stack Driving School

Pleasant Hill, California
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24 Capri Lane
Pleasant Hill California 94523
For more than 14 years, we have been teaching children and adults how to drive safely and smart. We are a family-run business, providing behind-the-wheel driver training to Contra Costa and Alameda County residents. We are committed to teaching young and mature students the important skills needed to legally operate a vehicle.
Kimberly T.
22 May 2017
REPORT
I called around getting prices of different schools.  When I talked to Diane at Jack Stack (for quite a while) you could tell by her ?'s to Me, that she really cares about the safety of our children, ... Read More
I called around getting prices of different schools.  When I talked to Diane at Jack Stack (for quite a while) you could tell by her ?'s to Me, that she really cares about the safety of our children, Not just that they pass the test.  Although, that of course is a win for both her and the student.  We drove from Oakley over Kirker pass and it was well worth the little drive.  Highly recommend! Read Less
Margaret B.
19 Apr 2017
REPORT
Outstanding experience with Jack Stack Driving School.  From the beginning, we received clear communication of what to expect, mutually agreed upon driving dates/times and very punctual service.  Dian... Read More
Outstanding experience with Jack Stack Driving School.  From the beginning, we received clear communication of what to expect, mutually agreed upon driving dates/times and very punctual service.  Diane was our daughter's instructor and each time they drove together our daughter learned something new or to practice, from driving on the freeway to driving at night to driving in the rain to parking in tight spaces.  They also discussed lots of day to day experiences that my daughter would encounter on the road.  Yesterday she took the test and passed - because she was prepared.  Diane made my daughter feel comfortable and as relaxed as can be -  which is huge for a new teenage driver.   Choose this school for your new driver!  You won't regret it! Read Less
Ivory M.
17 Apr 2017
REPORT
Love the fact that Diane made me so comfortable with not only the road and her car but herself included. Really patient and super supportive. Diane even allowed me to use her car so i can PASS my behi... Read More
Love the fact that Diane made me so comfortable with not only the road and her car but herself included. Really patient and super supportive. Diane even allowed me to use her car so i can PASS my behind the wheel test.!! Beyond thankful for getting the chance to have her teach me all that i needed to know. I do plan on referring other family members as soon as they're ready. Read Less
mike n.
1 Apr 2017
REPORT
These guys are awesome!!  On time knowledgeable and professional.. Highly recommend...my son just finished his last lesson and feels very confident in his skillsgreat instructors!
Tone C.
28 Mar 2017
REPORT
If you are a 16yr old child, this would be great.  If you are a parent, you may have some concerns.  Of all the driving lessons they did, they never once took her on the freeway or a highway.  2 accid... Read More
If you are a 16yr old child, this would be great.  If you are a parent, you may have some concerns.  Of all the driving lessons they did, they never once took her on the freeway or a highway.  2 accidents later . . .  Yes, I learned this, after the fact.  No, I didn't think to ask my kid if they went on the freeway because why wouldn't they?  It was a driving lesson and here in Calif, we have freeways.  I looked into it and it was explained that they teach to pass the test.  Sorry, but test are for the short sighted. I was expecting safe driving lesson, but adding another 3,000 lbs death machine to the road.  This type of mindset is questionable.  "To pass the test."  This makes me sick. Read Less
Lori B.
19 Mar 2017
REPORT
My daughter learned to drive here. They did a great job and I like their approach to learning how to drive.
Ann Huchingson
13 Mar 2017
REPORT
Dominic S.
12 Mar 2017
REPORT
I passed my behind the wheel test on the first try, and I credit most of this success to Dennis and his teaching methods. Dennis is very personable and energetic, which is great especially if you are ... Read More
I passed my behind the wheel test on the first try, and I credit most of this success to Dennis and his teaching methods. Dennis is very personable and energetic, which is great especially if you are driving for the first or second time ever. He does not just train you for the DMV driving test, but also for when you are driving on your own, constantly giving you pieces of wisdom to think about in the future. I would highly recommend Jack Stack Driving School to anyone learning how to drive. Read Less
Mike W.
4 Mar 2017
REPORT
Dennis and Diane at Jack Stack went above and beyond to make sure our teenager was ready for his behind-the-wheel driver's test at the DMV. They worked with us to find convenient times for instruction... Read More
Dennis and Diane at Jack Stack went above and beyond to make sure our teenager was ready for his behind-the-wheel driver's test at the DMV. They worked with us to find convenient times for instruction, were friendly, and communicated well. Thanks to their training, our son passed on his first try. Read Less
Mark S.
19 Jul 2016
REPORT
Was a fabulous experience for us and our son!Dennis was super patient and ensured we were progressing against schedule. Was also super flexible with pick ups and working around school sports schedules... Read More
Was a fabulous experience for us and our son!Dennis was super patient and ensured we were progressing against schedule. Was also super flexible with pick ups and working around school sports schedules. Would recommend Jack Stack driving school to everyone! Read Less
Sol F.
6 Jul 2016
REPORT
I found this driving school for my teenage nephews, and both them had fantastic experiences with Dennis Stack. He was supportive, friendly, attentive and helpful in shaping their driving lessons to im... Read More
I found this driving school for my teenage nephews, and both them had fantastic experiences with Dennis Stack. He was supportive, friendly, attentive and helpful in shaping their driving lessons to improve their awareness, caution and focus while behind the wheel--and I cannot say enough about these business attributes for something so important as driving in society today! As a college professor here in the Bay Area, I've seen the way other teenagers drive their cars around campus/parking lots, and I'm scared to be near them! But Dennis gave my nephews great instruction and instincts, to the point I am completely comfortable driving with them as a passenger in their cars these days. Thank you, Jack Stack Driving School!! I know my nephews learned life-long lessons behind the wheel with Dennis. Read Less
Judith M.
11 May 2016
REPORT
Jack Stack was recommended to me by someone who I know dearly. I give them a call got to talk to Dianne she give me some hints what my instructor would be looking for.  She was very nice and pleasant ... Read More
Jack Stack was recommended to me by someone who I know dearly. I give them a call got to talk to Dianne she give me some hints what my instructor would be looking for.  She was very nice and pleasant to talk to. I really had a great experience learning to drive with Mr. Dennis . He was both encouraging and lots of patience with a focus on helping my confidence to drive. I passed my behind the wheel the first try , obtaining my drivers license is a life goal for me with his help I have achieved it. I would gladly recommend them to anyone. Thank you for your professionalism. Read Less
Ang S.
6 Apr 2016
REPORT
Once my teen passed her permit test, I asked friends for recommendations. I selected this school in part because I wanted my teen to have the same instructor each time. Dennis was great at making her ... Read More
Once my teen passed her permit test, I asked friends for recommendations. I selected this school in part because I wanted my teen to have the same instructor each time. Dennis was great at making her feel comfortable with driving and yet taking driving seriously. I also appreciated how flexible they were at accommodating my teens changing schedule and always promptly called me back. Looking forward to using them again with my next teen. Read Less
Leilani G.
4 Apr 2016
REPORT
I highly recommend Jack Stack driving school! Dennis is a great instructor and my daughter passed the driving test the first time!  And all her other friends that we referred to him also passed the fi... Read More
I highly recommend Jack Stack driving school! Dennis is a great instructor and my daughter passed the driving test the first time!  And all her other friends that we referred to him also passed the first time! Read Less
Alaina A.
28 Mar 2016
REPORT
I had 4 lessons with this business and they were absolutely horrible. I learned much more from my own parents and others then him. My driving instructor made me highly uncomfortable, his teaching meth... Read More
I had 4 lessons with this business and they were absolutely horrible. I learned much more from my own parents and others then him. My driving instructor made me highly uncomfortable, his teaching methods were ridiculously complicated and unhelpful, and he made very weird uncomfortable comments that made the experience highly unenjoyable. Also, he shared where many students lived and many other students that went through him felt highly uncomfortable as well. Read Less
Anya R.
31 Jul 2015
REPORT
As I was driving the instructor kept touching/ squeezing my arm and making flirtatious remarks. Perhaps this is just this man's style and it was likely inocuous, but it made me feel very uncomfortable... Read More
As I was driving the instructor kept touching/ squeezing my arm and making flirtatious remarks. Perhaps this is just this man's style and it was likely inocuous, but it made me feel very uncomfortable. It was inappropriate regardless of his intentions, and I don't imagine he did this with young male drivers. As a young woman, driving with a middle aged man, I was on edge because he did not respect boundaries. Would not recommend for this reason. Driving training was fine, though corrections were abrasive. Read Less
Diane D.
10 Jan 2015
REPORT
Dennis was fantastic - always on time and taught my daughter what she need to know to take the test. He comes to the house and ran her through the driver's test several times. I highly recommend him!!
Nick M.
3 Sep 2014
REPORT
I called and left a message. Nobody got back to me. I went online and submited the sign up form, no response again!!!!
Chris L.
14 Jun 2013
REPORT
Both my sister and I used Jack Stack Driving School for our drivers training. We both passed our tests on the first try. Dennis is an awesome instructor and makes the lessons entertaining and full of ... Read More
Both my sister and I used Jack Stack Driving School for our drivers training. We both passed our tests on the first try. Dennis is an awesome instructor and makes the lessons entertaining and full of tips. I was extremely nervous before my first appointment, but after meeting Dennis and seeing how the lessons would go, I was looking forward to every subsequent lesson. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to become a great driver!I find it interesting that the only sub-par review on this page is from a parent, not even someone who was taking the lessons. There's no way they deserve anything but a perfect review! Read Less
Maria T.
14 Jun 2012
REPORT
Dennis is great! He is patient and kind. My daughter is very shy and he was able to bring her out with his subtle humor. As a parent, I loved being able to attend the lessons and even learned a few th... Read More
Dennis is great! He is patient and kind. My daughter is very shy and he was able to bring her out with his subtle humor. As a parent, I loved being able to attend the lessons and even learned a few things about driving. I like that he offers (4) 1.5 hours lessons instead of (3) 2 hour lessons. I have highly recommended Dennis to all of our friends and family! Read Less
Polly S.
16 Dec 2011
REPORT
Not so good.  The instructor is friendly.  But the results are not good. My teens said they drove around and received very little instruction. It was hard to contact the instructor  and get appointmen... Read More
Not so good.  The instructor is friendly.  But the results are not good. My teens said they drove around and received very little instruction. It was hard to contact the instructor  and get appointments once we paid our money. We were told we'd be given a print-out with need-to-know items, but we never got it.  I ended up trying to do most of the instruction myself.  As it got close to the road test, we felt that our teens were not prepared.  All this school was good for was the DMV required signed certificate at the end of the course -- and that's it.  There are less expensive schools that offer more.  We wanted the last class to be in Concord, near the DMV -- we were told that would happen, but the instructor opted NOT to take my son there.  To sum it up:  a bunch of unfulfilled promises, once you pay. Read Less
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