Cupertino Driving School
San Jose, California
General Info
Since the year of 1982, Cupertino Driving School (former named "AAA Driving School") has ben a professional drivers' behind-the-wheel training institution locates in Cupertino, California. In the past 30 years, Cupertino Driving School has helped over tens of thousands of people in the South Bay Area to improve their driving skills and pass their behind-the-wheel driving tests, and has established its business reputation in the area. 库市驾驶学校（原AAA驾驶学校）于1982年成立于南湾库比蒂诺市，近30年来，帮助数万学生通过驾驶考试，以诚实，负责，细致，严谨的态度享誉湾区。
Reviews
MEM
22 Jan 2018
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My son recently got his driver's license permit & we set up the req'd 2-hours of training w/Cupertino Driving School. It is supposed to be an "official" driving school & it's website address is: 51...
My son recently got his driver's license permit & we set up the req'd 2-hours of training w/Cupertino Driving School. It is supposed to be an "official" driving school & it's website address is: 5149 Moorpark Ave., #104 in San Jose. THERE IS NOTHING PROF'L or OFFICIAL ABOUT THIS SCHOOL!! I CANNOT RECOMMEND IT!!
A youngish man (late 20's/early 30's) showed up to our door to take my 15.5 yr old son out for a driving lesson. He was in a yellow Honda Fit. I noticed there was nothing on his car id'ing it with Cupertino Driving School. In addition, there was no notice on the back of the car alerting other drivers that a "Student Driver" was behind the wheel. I asked about that & he said it was "his personal car." That made me wonder if he had insurance on his "personal car" to be taking new, inexperienced student drivers. Teaching others to drive is serious business & has risk.
I then asked if he had some documents to validate he was with Cupertino Driving School & was "certified" to train new student drivers. He angrily stared @ me & said, "No." I said who can I contact to confirm you are with the school & certified to give driving lessons. He rudely told me, "contact the same # you originally called." I asked if they were open & he said, 'yes.' I called & no one answered. He again, angrily blurted out, "It's Sunday." I said, "I know but you told me they were open & could confirm your role w/the company, is that correct or not?"
At that point he said he'd never had anyone ask this in 7 years, which I found ridiculous. I'm supposed to let my totally inexperienced kid get in a car w/a stranger 4 a 2-hour driving lesson w/a man that can't validate he's w/the company he's supposed to be with, or that he's certified to train students to drive. In addition, he hadn't even offered to show me a valid driver's license of his own.
At that point he made another angry, unprofessional, & rude comment that, "because I live in fancy neighborhood, I was giving him a hard time." We live in a small house in a typical suburb so I have no idea where that comment came from. I then told him I was not comfortable having my kid drive with him if he couldn't confirm he was actually with the school & trained to give driving lessons. He snapped back that, "he didn't want to give my son a lesson anyway," & angrily stormed off.
I then went to the co's website. They are supposed to be open on Sundays from 9 - 5 pm. Since it was well b4 5 pm, I called two more times, about 10 minutes apart & again, no one answered.
About 20 mins after that, I get a call from a woman with a heavy accent that sounded Asian. After asking who I was speaking with 3x, she finally gave me the name 'Grace' & said that, "she was returning my call to the Cupertino Driving School " I could hear little kids playing, shouting in the background. I asked her if she was @ the school's office & she said, "No." She asked why I called & I told her I had a very bad experience w/one of their drivers & she told me to, "send an email," and hung up!
Not a professional school! Drivers aren't even willing to answer basic questions about their qualifications to teach others, their experience or length of time as trainers, the school's approach, etc... The school wasn't even reachable during the period it was supposed to be open for business to confirm my driver was legit. When they finally called back, they were not interested in learning my concerns, or taking ownership for them.
It seemed like a really loosely run, unprofessional, mom & pop outfit that was sticking any live body they could find behind the wheel to conduct training. I have serious questions about their insurance, the training of their "drivers," & how they might conduct themselves w/your child. BE FORWARNED & USE @ YOUR OWN RISK!
Marife Ligutan Park
10 Aug 2017
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Best driving school ever,best decision that we made.. Thank for the best intructor ever Rena(Oh Inhae) for helping me to achieve my goal I thought I cannot drive at all,I am too scared,but with her he...
Best driving school ever,best decision that we made.. Thank for the best intructor ever Rena(Oh Inhae) for helping me to achieve my goal I thought I cannot drive at all,I am too scared,but with her help I did the impossible..Thank You so much....
Lheah G.
28 Mar 2017
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I passed the second time! Thanks to Cupertino Driving School. I highly recommend Ms. Dina to be your instructor. She was very patient with me and gave very useful instructions. Her instructions helped...
I passed the second time! Thanks to Cupertino Driving School. I highly recommend Ms. Dina to be your instructor. She was very patient with me and gave very useful instructions. Her instructions helped me to passed my driving test today. Thank you Ms. Dina. I will never forget you for helping my driving skills. P.S The price is very affordable.
Caela B.
8 Dec 2016
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This is a great driving school because they can drive to your house for the driving lesson. I've learned that they take you on the routes that the DMV near you uses for driving tests (if there is one)...
This is a great driving school because they can drive to your house for the driving lesson. I've learned that they take you on the routes that the DMV near you uses for driving tests (if there is one) which is a bonus. The driving instructor always makes sure that you follow the law, and will make sure to politely tell you how to improve. They also teach you how to do U-turns and park. I highly recommend John as a driving instructor.
Eric Zimaa
9 Sep 2016
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I had a review session with Cupertino Driving School before I take the actual behind the wheel test. I found it very useful. I think in practice, and importantly also in the actual DMV behind the whee...
I had a review session with Cupertino Driving School before I take the actual behind the wheel test. I found it very useful. I think in practice, and importantly also in the actual DMV behind the wheel test, there are only a few points that one needs to know and practice majority of the time. The instructor was very to-the-point about efficiently teaching these rules. He used nice graphics to help explaining those rules. Finally, the price was much lower than the other schools I checked.
Jason X.
18 Aug 2016
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instructor Albert help me one time pass the test. because I don't know how to do it.
ramya sundaresan
13 Aug 2016
REPORT
They had amazing driving sessions and were very helpful! They played a crucial role in getting my DMV Road test appointment booked as soon as possible. They gave wonderful driving tips which proved to...
They had amazing driving sessions and were very helpful! They played a crucial role in getting my DMV Road test appointment booked as soon as possible. They gave wonderful driving tips which proved to be extremely useful !
Julia J.
19 Jul 2016
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They have good instructors. I passed the road test after a week of practice : ) nice experience overall
Aileen W.
7 Jul 2016
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If you are a mandarin speaker, this is the best driving school you can find! However, even if you are not mandarin speaker, this school is very rich in experience. My teacher Mrs.Xu is very patient an...
If you are a mandarin speaker, this is the best driving school you can find! However, even if you are not mandarin speaker, this school is very rich in experience. My teacher Mrs.Xu is very patient and kind. She teaches very well. I get nervous very easily but she prepares well and calms me down before my test. I was possible to do well during the test. I highly recommend Cupertino driving school.对于说普通话的人来说这是最合适的驾校，即便你不说中文，这间学校的丰富经验也可以为你解决问题。 教我的许教练非常有耐心，人很好，教的也好。我是个很容易紧张的人，她考前细心的为我做准备，结果我考试考的挺好的。大力推荐Cupertino driving school.
Shwetank K.
6 Jul 2016
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The customer service lady when you call the school, has a strong Cantonese accent, is very rude and not helpful whatsoever when you are trying to set up an appointment with them. My instructor Albert,...
The customer service lady when you call the school, has a strong Cantonese accent, is very rude and not helpful whatsoever when you are trying to set up an appointment with them. My instructor Albert, who I took one lesson with also has a very strong Cantonese accent and will demand money before you even start the two-hour lesson with him. That's right, he will demand your money or check before he even gives you his horrendous service. He absolutely does not have the patience to teach a new learner, gets angry and impatient immediately, is very demotivating and highly unprofessional. He is also a chain smoker - so when you get in the car with him, be prepared to inhale the copious amounts of cigarettes he's been smoking in addition to the two hours of constant hostile verbal feedback which are pretty much high pitched screams, shouts and words with occasional physical smacks on your shoulder or thigh just because you are learning for the first time and didn't take the right turn he told you to take. Someone teach him some basic etiquette, please. Not to mention, it is very distracting.In summary, they need to replace the front desk lady because she is nothing but a pain in the rear end who creates blacklists for customers she thinks are not nice to her on the phone when all they are trying to do is really give constructive criticism to appropriately assign first time learners instructors, who are not as unprofessional as Albert because this can actually be dangerous/fatal to the novice driver to be driving especially on the freeways for the first time with someone like him. Only when the front desk lady is unceremoniously fired from her position for having given rude service to customers in the past all these years, will the other driving instructors who are actually good at their job be able to teach the students who are seeking a courteous, professional and friendly service.
Xinlei Y.
27 Jun 2016
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Coach Xu will teach whatever you need to pass the test drive and drive safely .she is super experienced and nice.I had zero experience and get my driver license in two weeks.
Jammie Z.
11 Jun 2016
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Overall a very unpleasant experience. I paid the full $270 payment for behind the wheel lessons the first day of lessons. Unfortunately, the driver lost the money and has contacted me that "I haven't ...
Overall a very unpleasant experience. I paid the full $270 payment for behind the wheel lessons the first day of lessons. Unfortunately, the driver lost the money and has contacted me that "I haven't paid the driving school yet".Additionally, my drivers instructor was a whole 30 minutes late to class, when I had a tight schedule. I was late to work because of his tardiness to class. Whenever I call the driving school or email them, no one responds; this was extremely infuriating and unprofessional. The driver did not do a great job of teaching either. He told me to rush through a street even though there was a yield sign. I remember him saying "why are you slowing down? There isn't a stop sign!". Just earlier that week, there was a major car crash on that intersection because a car was speeding through, and my instructor was encouraging this dangerous behavior. Really disappointed, and wold definitely invest in another driving school if I could go back in time.
Kai S.
2 Jun 2016
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The coach here encourage you to take the test, when they think you are ready. Very patient instruction, full recommendations!
Mengstab Habtmekel
16 Apr 2016
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went through this. Cupertino driving school a while ago, and it was fantastic! The instructors were friendly, knowledgable, and prompt. My instructor, he , was very good at making me feel comfortable ...
went through this. Cupertino driving school a while ago, and it was fantastic! The instructors were friendly, knowledgable, and prompt. My instructor, he , was very good at making me feel comfortable and prepared for my first time driving. I passed all of my driving tests on the first try with ease. The company is very professional. They are organized, respond quickly, and show up on time. I recommend them without reservation.
Mengstab Beraki
16 Apr 2016
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"Thank you very much!! I have a great learning experience from Cupertino Driving School! You are such a sincere nice person and a talented instructor! I feel very comfortable at the pace. I will alwa...
"Thank you very much!! I have a great learning experience from Cupertino Driving School! You are such a sincere nice person and a talented instructor! I feel very comfortable at the pace. I will always be grateful for the high quality instruction I have received from you!"
Seanna Oh
13 Apr 2016
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I like to give them to five star. I learned driving through this driving school. I like this school because the teacher was very nice to teach, even though I made plenty of mistakes while I was le...
I like to give them to five star. I learned driving through this driving school. I like this school because the teacher was very nice to teach, even though I made plenty of mistakes while I was learning. They provide a good service to learner. If any one plant to take a driving test, it is a great chance to choose this good and beneficial drive school.
shinhae Oh
13 Apr 2016
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I like to give them to five star. I learned driving through this driving school. I like this school because the teacher was very nice to teach, even though I made plenty of mistakes while I was le...
I like to give them to five star. I learned driving through this driving school. I like this school because the teacher was very nice to teach, even though I made plenty of mistakes while I was learning. They provide a good service to learner. If any one plant to take a driving test, it is a great chance to choose this good and beneficial drive school.
Miaomin Z.
19 Feb 2016
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Before moving to the bay area, I took driving lessons in two schools in other areas but still cannot drive properly. After I moved, my friend recommends me the Cupertino Driving School and my instruct...
Before moving to the bay area, I took driving lessons in two schools in other areas but still cannot drive properly. After I moved, my friend recommends me the Cupertino Driving School and my instructor in this school is amazing. She explained everything clearly, helped me correct my mistakes patiently and made my driving practice quite effective. I passed the driving test in three weeks and more importantly I feel more confident in driving. Big thanks to my instructor.
Tiffany K.
13 Jan 2016
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Most horrible and uncomfortable experience... I already had previous driving experience. My mom took me out to a parking lot so I could practice driving in circles. I did not know how to properly park...
Most horrible and uncomfortable experience... I already had previous driving experience. My mom took me out to a parking lot so I could practice driving in circles. I did not know how to properly park, switch lanes, or how to use my mirrors. I informed my teacher of my little to none driving experience. My instructor did not seem to take any interest in teaching me how to drive. He simply stated that "since I already know how to drive he has nothing to teach me". We ended up driving 45 minutes to his house so he could "pick up his charger". We then proceeded to drive to my house so he could smoke outside. For 15 minutes I was standing outside of my house just waiting for him to be done with his cigarette. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. I did not learn anything and was extremely uncomfortable the entire time. He never even told me his name. I emailed and called the company but never got a response. This place may be cheap but go somewhere where there's more professionalism. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DON'T GO HERE.
Hari N.
7 Jan 2016
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I went with them for behind the wheel driving for my teenage daughter, as they were referred to me by a friend and also because they had immediate availability and the price was very competitive. I w...
I went with them for behind the wheel driving for my teenage daughter, as they were referred to me by a friend and also because they had immediate availability and the price was very competitive. I was not disappointed. The first instructor was an older gentleman and he was very considerate and patient. When I called for him again, I was told that he is no longer there. The new instructor was a younger man, may be in his twenties. He was also good. He wanted to focus on how to pass the driving test and I told him that I would like my daughter to learn how to drive and be comfortable. Getting a license was secondary. He didas he was instructed. He spoke English extremely well and I think he grew up in the area.They were always on time. Overall we are really happy with them.
Vivien X.
17 Sep 2015
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The coaches here are very nice and super experienced. They are also very flexible, so you can pick your own pace. And more importantly, I got my license in three weeks. Note that I have absolutely 0 e...
The coaches here are very nice and super experienced. They are also very flexible, so you can pick your own pace. And more importantly, I got my license in three weeks. Note that I have absolutely 0 experience about driving before. They would give some very useful tips for driving and how to pass the exam. :p In short, they are just awesome!
Lesleiy S.
9 Feb 2015
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Probably the worst school if you are really trying to learn how to drive. It is cheap. You get what you pay for. My instructor, Albert, barely speaks English, has a heavy accent and takes smoke break...
Probably the worst school if you are really trying to learn how to drive. It is cheap. You get what you pay for. My instructor, Albert, barely speaks English, has a heavy accent and takes smoke breaks. He made me nervous because he yells and even more because he yells out random things that I don't understand.
Timothy C.
31 Dec 2014
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Pros:They scheduled an appointment 2 minutes after I sent the email. I was able to get the appointments I wanted fast.Con: I was taught by an old asian man who doesn't know how to speak english proper...
Pros:They scheduled an appointment 2 minutes after I sent the email. I was able to get the appointments I wanted fast.Con: I was taught by an old asian man who doesn't know how to speak english properly. The car smelled like cigarettes and broke down for around 10-15 minutes. This asian man does not know english. That was the worst. To not understand what he was saying scared me when it was the first time I went on the freeway. Luckily I survived but I would NOT approve of this man. Please hire people that can speak english clearly.
Nilo A.
18 Dec 2014
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Pros:* Lowest price I could find.* Unlike other comments, my instructor spoke English well, and I never had a problem understanding him.* Gave me a few good tips that helped during my test.Cons:* Took...
Pros:* Lowest price I could find.* Unlike other comments, my instructor spoke English well, and I never had a problem understanding him.* Gave me a few good tips that helped during my test.Cons:* Took me to two different grocery stores so that he could get groceries. I believe I spent about 30 min total of my time just waiting for him in the car. It was a hot day too, and since I thought that he would be out right away, I waited for him in the car for a while, until I got too hot and had to get out. Also spent a lot of time on the phone, when he should've been focused on my driving.* When he did instruct me, it didn't seem like he was completely focused or cared that much about how I was doing. Overall, you get what you pay for. However, regardless what you pay, I think that customer service should always be a priority and I was surprised by how unprofessional they came off during my lesson.
Wenham W.
27 Sep 2014
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Mr.Rui is very humous and nice guy haha! I have taken a few lessons here and eventually I have passes the exam successfully.The coaches are very professional and they don't just teach me how to pass t...
Mr.Rui is very humous and nice guy haha! I have taken a few lessons here and eventually I have passes the exam successfully.The coaches are very professional and they don't just teach me how to pass the exam easily but also improve my safety awareness when I am driving.They will tell you all the situations that probably happened when you are on the road and I even have 8 pages notes altogether about the driving skills and evaluation lol. Also the coaches are very patient so you will have no pressure when you are driving during the lessons.Above all,the teaching quality is absolutely worthy of 5 stars rating.
Manmeet S.
14 Sep 2014
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So I had my first lesson from this chain smoker of an instructor whose car stinks of smoke. He could barely speak English hence i was having a really hard time understanding his instructions. I would ...
So I had my first lesson from this chain smoker of an instructor whose car stinks of smoke. He could barely speak English hence i was having a really hard time understanding his instructions. I would not recommend this driving school to anyone. The guy is also very impatient and starts speaking loudly and shouting if you make a mistake. The worst driving school ever! A sure shot no for anyone who wants to learn from here.
Shena K.
20 Jun 2014
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Currently doing my 6 hour teen session with Alan. I'm honestly really happy that I learnt how to drive from him. He's kind of intimidating and "scary" at first because his reactions can be a little bi...
Currently doing my 6 hour teen session with Alan. I'm honestly really happy that I learnt how to drive from him. He's kind of intimidating and "scary" at first because his reactions can be a little bit dramatic but the man knows how to teach. I was able to schedule an appointment very quickly with the front office staff and got the appointment time I needed every time. Alan was on time and if he wasn't he would finish the lesson later. The prices are extremely affordable compared to other driving schools, I think this one was the cheapest in the area. Overall, I would recommend this school to anyone who is willing to learn. He won't sugar coat his opinion about your driving ability and you will learn and improve!
Pinjia L.
28 May 2014
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A good experience here!My instructor is really nice and patient. I got myself familiar with the driving rules in California and passed the driving test after 2 lessons.
jazz9302
8 Feb 2010
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I enrolled my son into this driving school. We were happy with it. The office lady Lily Is very nice and helpful. The driving education program they selected is very detailed and educational. The inst...
I enrolled my son into this driving school. We were happy with it. The office lady Lily Is very nice and helpful. The driving education program they selected is very detailed and educational. The instructor Allen is very professional and helpful. My son passed the behind wheel driving test at the first try.
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Cupertino Driving School
San Jose, California
General Info
Since the year of 1982, Cupertino Driving School (former named "AAA Driving School") has ben a professional drivers' behind-the-wheel training institution locates in Cupertino, California. In the past 30 years, Cupertino Driving School has helped over tens of thousands of people in the South Bay Area to improve their driving skills and pass their behind-the-wheel driving tests, and has established its business reputation in the area. 库市驾驶学校（原AAA驾驶学校）于1982年成立于南湾库比蒂诺市，近30年来，帮助数万学生通过驾驶考试，以诚实，负责，细致，严谨的态度享誉湾区。
Business Hours
Monday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Tuesday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Wednesday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Thursday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Friday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Saturday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Sunday
09:00AM-17:00PM
Reviews
MEM
22 Jan 2018
My son recently got his driver's license permit & we set up the req'd 2-hours of training w/Cupertino Driving School. It is supposed to be an "official" driving school & it's website address is: 51...
My son recently got his driver's license permit & we set up the req'd 2-hours of training w/Cupertino Driving School. It is supposed to be an "official" driving school & it's website address is: 5149 Moorpark Ave., #104 in San Jose. THERE IS NOTHING PROF'L or OFFICIAL ABOUT THIS SCHOOL!! I CANNOT RECOMMEND IT!!
A youngish man (late 20's/early 30's) showed up to our door to take my 15.5 yr old son out for a driving lesson. He was in a yellow Honda Fit. I noticed there was nothing on his car id'ing it with Cupertino Driving School. In addition, there was no notice on the back of the car alerting other drivers that a "Student Driver" was behind the wheel. I asked about that & he said it was "his personal car." That made me wonder if he had insurance on his "personal car" to be taking new, inexperienced student drivers. Teaching others to drive is serious business & has risk.
I then asked if he had some documents to validate he was with Cupertino Driving School & was "certified" to train new student drivers. He angrily stared @ me & said, "No." I said who can I contact to confirm you are with the school & certified to give driving lessons. He rudely told me, "contact the same # you originally called." I asked if they were open & he said, 'yes.' I called & no one answered. He again, angrily blurted out, "It's Sunday." I said, "I know but you told me they were open & could confirm your role w/the company, is that correct or not?"
At that point he said he'd never had anyone ask this in 7 years, which I found ridiculous. I'm supposed to let my totally inexperienced kid get in a car w/a stranger 4 a 2-hour driving lesson w/a man that can't validate he's w/the company he's supposed to be with, or that he's certified to train students to drive. In addition, he hadn't even offered to show me a valid driver's license of his own.
At that point he made another angry, unprofessional, & rude comment that, "because I live in fancy neighborhood, I was giving him a hard time." We live in a small house in a typical suburb so I have no idea where that comment came from. I then told him I was not comfortable having my kid drive with him if he couldn't confirm he was actually with the school & trained to give driving lessons. He snapped back that, "he didn't want to give my son a lesson anyway," & angrily stormed off.
I then went to the co's website. They are supposed to be open on Sundays from 9 - 5 pm. Since it was well b4 5 pm, I called two more times, about 10 minutes apart & again, no one answered.
About 20 mins after that, I get a call from a woman with a heavy accent that sounded Asian. After asking who I was speaking with 3x, she finally gave me the name 'Grace' & said that, "she was returning my call to the Cupertino Driving School " I could hear little kids playing, shouting in the background. I asked her if she was @ the school's office & she said, "No." She asked why I called & I told her I had a very bad experience w/one of their drivers & she told me to, "send an email," and hung up!
Not a professional school! Drivers aren't even willing to answer basic questions about their qualifications to teach others, their experience or length of time as trainers, the school's approach, etc... The school wasn't even reachable during the period it was supposed to be open for business to confirm my driver was legit. When they finally called back, they were not interested in learning my concerns, or taking ownership for them.
It seemed like a really loosely run, unprofessional, mom & pop outfit that was sticking any live body they could find behind the wheel to conduct training. I have serious questions about their insurance, the training of their "drivers," & how they might conduct themselves w/your child. BE FORWARNED & USE @ YOUR OWN RISK!
Marife Ligutan Park
10 Aug 2017
Best driving school ever,best decision that we made.. Thank for the best intructor ever Rena(Oh Inhae) for helping me to achieve my goal I thought I cannot drive at all,I am too scared,but with her he...
Best driving school ever,best decision that we made.. Thank for the best intructor ever Rena(Oh Inhae) for helping me to achieve my goal I thought I cannot drive at all,I am too scared,but with her help I did the impossible..Thank You so much....
Lheah G.
28 Mar 2017
I passed the second time! Thanks to Cupertino Driving School. I highly recommend Ms. Dina to be your instructor. She was very patient with me and gave very useful instructions. Her instructions helped...
I passed the second time! Thanks to Cupertino Driving School. I highly recommend Ms. Dina to be your instructor. She was very patient with me and gave very useful instructions. Her instructions helped me to passed my driving test today. Thank you Ms. Dina. I will never forget you for helping my driving skills. P.S The price is very affordable.
Caela B.
8 Dec 2016
This is a great driving school because they can drive to your house for the driving lesson. I've learned that they take you on the routes that the DMV near you uses for driving tests (if there is one)...
This is a great driving school because they can drive to your house for the driving lesson. I've learned that they take you on the routes that the DMV near you uses for driving tests (if there is one) which is a bonus. The driving instructor always makes sure that you follow the law, and will make sure to politely tell you how to improve. They also teach you how to do U-turns and park. I highly recommend John as a driving instructor.
Eric Zimaa
9 Sep 2016
I had a review session with Cupertino Driving School before I take the actual behind the wheel test. I found it very useful. I think in practice, and importantly also in the actual DMV behind the whee...
I had a review session with Cupertino Driving School before I take the actual behind the wheel test. I found it very useful. I think in practice, and importantly also in the actual DMV behind the wheel test, there are only a few points that one needs to know and practice majority of the time. The instructor was very to-the-point about efficiently teaching these rules. He used nice graphics to help explaining those rules. Finally, the price was much lower than the other schools I checked.
Jason X.
18 Aug 2016
instructor Albert help me one time pass the test. because I don't know how to do it.
ramya sundaresan
13 Aug 2016
They had amazing driving sessions and were very helpful! They played a crucial role in getting my DMV Road test appointment booked as soon as possible. They gave wonderful driving tips which proved to...
They had amazing driving sessions and were very helpful! They played a crucial role in getting my DMV Road test appointment booked as soon as possible. They gave wonderful driving tips which proved to be extremely useful !
Julia J.
19 Jul 2016
They have good instructors. I passed the road test after a week of practice : ) nice experience overall
Aileen W.
7 Jul 2016
If you are a mandarin speaker, this is the best driving school you can find! However, even if you are not mandarin speaker, this school is very rich in experience. My teacher Mrs.Xu is very patient an...
If you are a mandarin speaker, this is the best driving school you can find! However, even if you are not mandarin speaker, this school is very rich in experience. My teacher Mrs.Xu is very patient and kind. She teaches very well. I get nervous very easily but she prepares well and calms me down before my test. I was possible to do well during the test. I highly recommend Cupertino driving school.对于说普通话的人来说这是最合适的驾校，即便你不说中文，这间学校的丰富经验也可以为你解决问题。 教我的许教练非常有耐心，人很好，教的也好。我是个很容易紧张的人，她考前细心的为我做准备，结果我考试考的挺好的。大力推荐Cupertino driving school.
Shwetank K.
6 Jul 2016
The customer service lady when you call the school, has a strong Cantonese accent, is very rude and not helpful whatsoever when you are trying to set up an appointment with them. My instructor Albert,...
The customer service lady when you call the school, has a strong Cantonese accent, is very rude and not helpful whatsoever when you are trying to set up an appointment with them. My instructor Albert, who I took one lesson with also has a very strong Cantonese accent and will demand money before you even start the two-hour lesson with him. That's right, he will demand your money or check before he even gives you his horrendous service. He absolutely does not have the patience to teach a new learner, gets angry and impatient immediately, is very demotivating and highly unprofessional. He is also a chain smoker - so when you get in the car with him, be prepared to inhale the copious amounts of cigarettes he's been smoking in addition to the two hours of constant hostile verbal feedback which are pretty much high pitched screams, shouts and words with occasional physical smacks on your shoulder or thigh just because you are learning for the first time and didn't take the right turn he told you to take. Someone teach him some basic etiquette, please. Not to mention, it is very distracting.In summary, they need to replace the front desk lady because she is nothing but a pain in the rear end who creates blacklists for customers she thinks are not nice to her on the phone when all they are trying to do is really give constructive criticism to appropriately assign first time learners instructors, who are not as unprofessional as Albert because this can actually be dangerous/fatal to the novice driver to be driving especially on the freeways for the first time with someone like him. Only when the front desk lady is unceremoniously fired from her position for having given rude service to customers in the past all these years, will the other driving instructors who are actually good at their job be able to teach the students who are seeking a courteous, professional and friendly service.
Xinlei Y.
27 Jun 2016
Coach Xu will teach whatever you need to pass the test drive and drive safely .she is super experienced and nice.I had zero experience and get my driver license in two weeks.
Jammie Z.
11 Jun 2016
Overall a very unpleasant experience. I paid the full $270 payment for behind the wheel lessons the first day of lessons. Unfortunately, the driver lost the money and has contacted me that "I haven't ...
Overall a very unpleasant experience. I paid the full $270 payment for behind the wheel lessons the first day of lessons. Unfortunately, the driver lost the money and has contacted me that "I haven't paid the driving school yet".Additionally, my drivers instructor was a whole 30 minutes late to class, when I had a tight schedule. I was late to work because of his tardiness to class. Whenever I call the driving school or email them, no one responds; this was extremely infuriating and unprofessional. The driver did not do a great job of teaching either. He told me to rush through a street even though there was a yield sign. I remember him saying "why are you slowing down? There isn't a stop sign!". Just earlier that week, there was a major car crash on that intersection because a car was speeding through, and my instructor was encouraging this dangerous behavior. Really disappointed, and wold definitely invest in another driving school if I could go back in time.
Kai S.
2 Jun 2016
The coach here encourage you to take the test, when they think you are ready. Very patient instruction, full recommendations!
Mengstab Habtmekel
16 Apr 2016
went through this. Cupertino driving school a while ago, and it was fantastic! The instructors were friendly, knowledgable, and prompt. My instructor, he , was very good at making me feel comfortable ...
went through this. Cupertino driving school a while ago, and it was fantastic! The instructors were friendly, knowledgable, and prompt. My instructor, he , was very good at making me feel comfortable and prepared for my first time driving. I passed all of my driving tests on the first try with ease. The company is very professional. They are organized, respond quickly, and show up on time. I recommend them without reservation.
Mengstab Beraki
16 Apr 2016
"Thank you very much!! I have a great learning experience from Cupertino Driving School! You are such a sincere nice person and a talented instructor! I feel very comfortable at the pace. I will alwa...
"Thank you very much!! I have a great learning experience from Cupertino Driving School! You are such a sincere nice person and a talented instructor! I feel very comfortable at the pace. I will always be grateful for the high quality instruction I have received from you!"
Seanna Oh
13 Apr 2016
I like to give them to five star. I learned driving through this driving school. I like this school because the teacher was very nice to teach, even though I made plenty of mistakes while I was le...
I like to give them to five star. I learned driving through this driving school. I like this school because the teacher was very nice to teach, even though I made plenty of mistakes while I was learning. They provide a good service to learner. If any one plant to take a driving test, it is a great chance to choose this good and beneficial drive school.
shinhae Oh
13 Apr 2016
I like to give them to five star. I learned driving through this driving school. I like this school because the teacher was very nice to teach, even though I made plenty of mistakes while I was le...
I like to give them to five star. I learned driving through this driving school. I like this school because the teacher was very nice to teach, even though I made plenty of mistakes while I was learning. They provide a good service to learner. If any one plant to take a driving test, it is a great chance to choose this good and beneficial drive school.
Miaomin Z.
19 Feb 2016
Before moving to the bay area, I took driving lessons in two schools in other areas but still cannot drive properly. After I moved, my friend recommends me the Cupertino Driving School and my instruct...
Before moving to the bay area, I took driving lessons in two schools in other areas but still cannot drive properly. After I moved, my friend recommends me the Cupertino Driving School and my instructor in this school is amazing. She explained everything clearly, helped me correct my mistakes patiently and made my driving practice quite effective. I passed the driving test in three weeks and more importantly I feel more confident in driving. Big thanks to my instructor.
Tiffany K.
13 Jan 2016
Most horrible and uncomfortable experience... I already had previous driving experience. My mom took me out to a parking lot so I could practice driving in circles. I did not know how to properly park...
Most horrible and uncomfortable experience... I already had previous driving experience. My mom took me out to a parking lot so I could practice driving in circles. I did not know how to properly park, switch lanes, or how to use my mirrors. I informed my teacher of my little to none driving experience. My instructor did not seem to take any interest in teaching me how to drive. He simply stated that "since I already know how to drive he has nothing to teach me". We ended up driving 45 minutes to his house so he could "pick up his charger". We then proceeded to drive to my house so he could smoke outside. For 15 minutes I was standing outside of my house just waiting for him to be done with his cigarette. THIS IS COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE. I did not learn anything and was extremely uncomfortable the entire time. He never even told me his name. I emailed and called the company but never got a response. This place may be cheap but go somewhere where there's more professionalism. SAVE YOUR MONEY AND DON'T GO HERE.
Hari N.
7 Jan 2016
I went with them for behind the wheel driving for my teenage daughter, as they were referred to me by a friend and also because they had immediate availability and the price was very competitive. I w...
I went with them for behind the wheel driving for my teenage daughter, as they were referred to me by a friend and also because they had immediate availability and the price was very competitive. I was not disappointed. The first instructor was an older gentleman and he was very considerate and patient. When I called for him again, I was told that he is no longer there. The new instructor was a younger man, may be in his twenties. He was also good. He wanted to focus on how to pass the driving test and I told him that I would like my daughter to learn how to drive and be comfortable. Getting a license was secondary. He didas he was instructed. He spoke English extremely well and I think he grew up in the area.They were always on time. Overall we are really happy with them.
Vivien X.
17 Sep 2015
The coaches here are very nice and super experienced. They are also very flexible, so you can pick your own pace. And more importantly, I got my license in three weeks. Note that I have absolutely 0 e...
The coaches here are very nice and super experienced. They are also very flexible, so you can pick your own pace. And more importantly, I got my license in three weeks. Note that I have absolutely 0 experience about driving before. They would give some very useful tips for driving and how to pass the exam. :p In short, they are just awesome!
Lesleiy S.
9 Feb 2015
Probably the worst school if you are really trying to learn how to drive. It is cheap. You get what you pay for. My instructor, Albert, barely speaks English, has a heavy accent and takes smoke break...
Probably the worst school if you are really trying to learn how to drive. It is cheap. You get what you pay for. My instructor, Albert, barely speaks English, has a heavy accent and takes smoke breaks. He made me nervous because he yells and even more because he yells out random things that I don't understand.
Timothy C.
31 Dec 2014
Pros:They scheduled an appointment 2 minutes after I sent the email. I was able to get the appointments I wanted fast.Con: I was taught by an old asian man who doesn't know how to speak english proper...
Pros:They scheduled an appointment 2 minutes after I sent the email. I was able to get the appointments I wanted fast.Con: I was taught by an old asian man who doesn't know how to speak english properly. The car smelled like cigarettes and broke down for around 10-15 minutes. This asian man does not know english. That was the worst. To not understand what he was saying scared me when it was the first time I went on the freeway. Luckily I survived but I would NOT approve of this man. Please hire people that can speak english clearly.
Nilo A.
18 Dec 2014
Pros:* Lowest price I could find.* Unlike other comments, my instructor spoke English well, and I never had a problem understanding him.* Gave me a few good tips that helped during my test.Cons:* Took...
Pros:* Lowest price I could find.* Unlike other comments, my instructor spoke English well, and I never had a problem understanding him.* Gave me a few good tips that helped during my test.Cons:* Took me to two different grocery stores so that he could get groceries. I believe I spent about 30 min total of my time just waiting for him in the car. It was a hot day too, and since I thought that he would be out right away, I waited for him in the car for a while, until I got too hot and had to get out. Also spent a lot of time on the phone, when he should've been focused on my driving.* When he did instruct me, it didn't seem like he was completely focused or cared that much about how I was doing. Overall, you get what you pay for. However, regardless what you pay, I think that customer service should always be a priority and I was surprised by how unprofessional they came off during my lesson.
Wenham W.
27 Sep 2014
Mr.Rui is very humous and nice guy haha! I have taken a few lessons here and eventually I have passes the exam successfully.The coaches are very professional and they don't just teach me how to pass t...
Mr.Rui is very humous and nice guy haha! I have taken a few lessons here and eventually I have passes the exam successfully.The coaches are very professional and they don't just teach me how to pass the exam easily but also improve my safety awareness when I am driving.They will tell you all the situations that probably happened when you are on the road and I even have 8 pages notes altogether about the driving skills and evaluation lol. Also the coaches are very patient so you will have no pressure when you are driving during the lessons.Above all,the teaching quality is absolutely worthy of 5 stars rating.
Manmeet S.
14 Sep 2014
So I had my first lesson from this chain smoker of an instructor whose car stinks of smoke. He could barely speak English hence i was having a really hard time understanding his instructions. I would ...
So I had my first lesson from this chain smoker of an instructor whose car stinks of smoke. He could barely speak English hence i was having a really hard time understanding his instructions. I would not recommend this driving school to anyone. The guy is also very impatient and starts speaking loudly and shouting if you make a mistake. The worst driving school ever! A sure shot no for anyone who wants to learn from here.
Shena K.
20 Jun 2014
Currently doing my 6 hour teen session with Alan. I'm honestly really happy that I learnt how to drive from him. He's kind of intimidating and "scary" at first because his reactions can be a little bi...
Currently doing my 6 hour teen session with Alan. I'm honestly really happy that I learnt how to drive from him. He's kind of intimidating and "scary" at first because his reactions can be a little bit dramatic but the man knows how to teach. I was able to schedule an appointment very quickly with the front office staff and got the appointment time I needed every time. Alan was on time and if he wasn't he would finish the lesson later. The prices are extremely affordable compared to other driving schools, I think this one was the cheapest in the area. Overall, I would recommend this school to anyone who is willing to learn. He won't sugar coat his opinion about your driving ability and you will learn and improve!
Pinjia L.
28 May 2014
A good experience here!My instructor is really nice and patient. I got myself familiar with the driving rules in California and passed the driving test after 2 lessons.
jazz9302
8 Feb 2010
I enrolled my son into this driving school. We were happy with it. The office lady Lily Is very nice and helpful. The driving education program they selected is very detailed and educational. The inst...
I enrolled my son into this driving school. We were happy with it. The office lady Lily Is very nice and helpful. The driving education program they selected is very detailed and educational. The instructor Allen is very professional and helpful. My son passed the behind wheel driving test at the first try.
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