Driving lesson prices and packages in San Francisco and San Mateo County
Every lesson is private and two hours long. After you pay, we'll contact you the same day, usually within a few hours, to confirm your pickup address, date, and time. If we can't pick up at your address, you get a full refund.
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Adult & nervous driver lessons
About adult lessons →2-Hour Single Lesson
For first-time, nervous, or returning adult drivers who'd like to start with one lesson.
What's included
- One private 2-hour lesson
- Your instructor starts with what feels hardest for you and sets the pace
- Time on the skill you choose, such as parking or busier traffic
- Instructor scores and notes on what to practice next
6-Hour Road Confidence Package
For adults who want three lessons that build on each other.
What's included
- Three private 2-hour lessons
- Each lesson picks up where the last one ended
- Traffic, lane changes, and parking
- Defensive-driving habits
10-Hour Complete Mastery Package
For beginners who want the most time with an instructor.
What's included
- Five private 2-hour lessons
- A plan that moves from basic car control toward driving on your own
- City streets, parking, lane changes, and freeways once you're ready
- A readiness check before your DMV drive test, if you're taking one
Teen behind-the-wheel training
About teen training →Online Driver's Ed
For teens 15½ to 17½. Study online at your own pace and get the DL 400C certificate you need to apply for a learner's permit. Provided through Traffic Tutors, California DMV license E0159.
What's included
- California DMV-approved course
- DMV knowledge test preparation
- DL 400C completion certificate
- Behind-the-wheel training is purchased separately, after the permit
Teen Behind-the-Wheel Training
For California teens under 18 who have an instruction permit. It covers the six hours of professional behind-the-wheel training the DMV requires for a provisional license.
What's included
- Six hours of training, as three private 2-hour lessons
- Completion certificate after the final lesson
- Skill scores and instructor notes by email after each lesson
International driver lessons
About international drivers →2-Hour International Driving Lesson
For experienced drivers from outside the U.S. who want one lesson on California roads first.
What's included
- One private 2-hour lesson
- The main differences between your home-country rules and California law
- U.S.-style intersections and right-of-way
6-Hour International Driver Transition Package
For drivers switching to a California license who want structured practice over three lessons.
What's included
- Three private 2-hour lessons
- The main differences between your home-country rules and California law
- Intersections, freeway merging, and right-of-way
- Help preparing for the DMV written and drive tests, if you need it
Au pair & nanny lessons
About nanny & au pair →Host Family Driving Assessment
For host families who want an instructor's view of a nanny's or au pair's driving. It reflects two hours of driving and can't guarantee how they'll drive later.
What's included
- One private 2-hour drive with an instructor
- City streets, parking, and freeways
- Instructor scores and notes on what went well and what needs practice
- Scores and notes by email after the drive
Au Pair & Nanny Road-Ready Package
For nannies and au pairs who will drive children regularly and want full training first.
What's included
- Three private 2-hour lessons
- California traffic rules, taught at the driver's pace
- School drop-off routes, parking, and freeways
- Skill scores and instructor notes by email after each lesson
Every lesson
What every lesson includes
Private, one-on-one instruction
In an automatic-transmission car.
Pickup and drop-off included
At an approved address in our service area, with no extra mileage charges. Lesson time starts at pickup.
Lesson emails
Your lesson times by email, and your scores after each lesson.
Before you pay
The student needs their original, valid California instruction permit or California driver's license at every lesson. Cancel or reschedule at least 48 hours ahead and you keep the lesson for later. Refunds are minus a $49.99 fee, unless we can't provide your lessons. Lessons build driving skills but can't guarantee a DMV test result. Full details are in our Customer Policies.