TESTIMONIALS
East Bay
4.8 Stars - Based on 193 Google Reviews
LC Cook
Bill’s Defensive Driving School is great. We had a great experience all the way around. The office gets back to you in a timely manner and is knowledgeable and helpful. The online portal makes it easy to look up future appointments. Steve was my son’s driving instructor and he was amazing. He was always on time for pick up, very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Would recommend this company to anybody. - 1/09/2024read moreread less×LC Cook- 1/09/2024Bill’s Defensive Driving School is great. We had a great experience all the way around. The office gets back to you in a timely manner and is knowledgeable and helpful. The online portal makes it easy to look up future appointments. Steve was my son’s driving instructor and he was amazing. He was always on time for pick up, very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Would recommend this company to anybody.Eleanor Judd
I have 2 students at Bill's school. One passed his driving test first time, even though when he started lessons there was only 3 months left until his permit expired. My other student is making great progress. Also, Bill's school is really great administratively. Booking lessons is easy. The front office staff are helpful. The cars used for lessons are in great condition. - 12/09/2023read moreread less×Eleanor Judd- 12/09/2023I have 2 students at Bill's school. One passed his driving test first time, even though when he started lessons there was only 3 months left until his permit expired. My other student is making great progress. Also, Bill's school is really great administratively. Booking lessons is easy. The front office staff are helpful. The cars used for lessons are in great condition.I B
Stephen Wallace from Bills Defensive Driving School was a very good driving instructor. He took my kid from never even being behind a wheel before, to driving confidently on the freeway in no time flat. He was very friendly, kind, and patient. He put both my kid and I at ease. He never lost his patience and he had a lot of great driving advice for my kid. I truly believe he gave my teen all the tools needed to pass the driving test. I can happily say my kid has now passed on the first try! Definitely recommend him, he loves his job and it shows! - 10/19/2023read moreread less×I B- 10/19/2023Stephen Wallace from Bills Defensive Driving School was a very good driving instructor. He took my kid from never even being behind a wheel before, to driving confidently on the freeway in no time flat. He was very friendly, kind, and patient. He put both my kid and I at ease. He never lost his patience and he had a lot of great driving advice for my kid. I truly believe he gave my teen all the tools needed to pass the driving test. I can happily say my kid has now passed on the first try! Definitely recommend him, he loves his job and it shows!Ann Greenwood
Thank you Bill’s Defensive Driving. My youngest child passed his behind the wheel driving test with a great score. My two older children also passed the driving test on their first try. Your knowledge and practice driving lessons helped all my children. Highly recommend this driving school and do the three, 2 hour lessons. - 9/29/2023read moreread less×Ann Greenwood- 9/29/2023Thank you Bill’s Defensive Driving. My youngest child passed his behind the wheel driving test with a great score. My two older children also passed the driving test on their first try. Your knowledge and practice driving lessons helped all my children. Highly recommend this driving school and do the three, 2 hour lessons.Jackie Rush
My son had his first lesson yesterday with Steve. He was very nervous as it was his first time behind the wheel and Steve was really great with him. He gained a lot of confidence from just the first lesson. I would definitely recommend Bill’s Defensive Driving School - 5/20/2023read moreread lessLola Biondi-Jensen
Steve was very knowledgeable and we felt completely safe in his hands. My daughter was nervous at first but he reassured her that she will be a confident and conscientious driver at the end of training. I appreciated his focus on road safety and defensive driving practices. I would highly recommend Steve and the driving school. - 5/20/2023read moreread less×Lola Biondi-Jensen- 5/20/2023Steve was very knowledgeable and we felt completely safe in his hands. My daughter was nervous at first but he reassured her that she will be a confident and conscientious driver at the end of training. I appreciated his focus on road safety and defensive driving practices. I would highly recommend Steve and the driving school.Leslie Lindsey
Steve is an excellent instructor. He was recommended by 2 close family friends and he certainly lived up to the expectation. His positive feedback and instructions was very impressive. I highly recommend anyone to request Steve to teach their children to navigate our crazy roads. - 5/20/2023read moreread less×Leslie Lindsey- 5/20/2023Steve is an excellent instructor. He was recommended by 2 close family friends and he certainly lived up to the expectation. His positive feedback and instructions was very impressive. I highly recommend anyone to request Steve to teach their children to navigate our crazy roads.ronald academia
This is our second time to go with Bill’s for our kids drivers training. I really believe his teaching style was what helped make my first kid a safe driver, so we didn’t hesitate to be a repeat customer. Bill’s is great, informative, and super friendly. I highly recommend their school. - 3/20/2023read moreread less×ronald academia- 3/20/2023This is our second time to go with Bill’s for our kids drivers training. I really believe his teaching style was what helped make my first kid a safe driver, so we didn’t hesitate to be a repeat customer. Bill’s is great, informative, and super friendly. I highly recommend their school.Veronica C
I had Stephen as my instructor for 4 lessons and he was amazing. The kindest and most patient guy, really was understanding with my initial anxiety. Was lovely to talk to and a great conversationalist. Only negative experience was due to a scheduling error and a very rude gentleman on the phone who was snarky and unhelpful. - 11/20/2022read moreread less×Veronica C- 11/20/2022I had Stephen as my instructor for 4 lessons and he was amazing. The kindest and most patient guy, really was understanding with my initial anxiety. Was lovely to talk to and a great conversationalist. Only negative experience was due to a scheduling error and a very rude gentleman on the phone who was snarky and unhelpful.
Marin County
5.0 Stars - Based on 49 Google Reviews
Jen Burk
We chose Bill’s for the Teen/Parent lessons and are glad we did…there’s a lot to know and this system will help us be better drivers/teachers ourselves…it’s a great way to support your teen driver. Roland is wonderful…very calm, kind, and knowledgeable…he put both me and my kid at ease and made the experience really pleasant…we’re looking forward to our next two lessons. - 8/09/2024read moreread less×Jen Burk- 8/09/2024We chose Bill’s for the Teen/Parent lessons and are glad we did…there’s a lot to know and this system will help us be better drivers/teachers ourselves…it’s a great way to support your teen driver. Roland is wonderful…very calm, kind, and knowledgeable…he put both me and my kid at ease and made the experience really pleasant…we’re looking forward to our next two lessons.Stephanie Beaver
Both of my daughters went to Bill's and had amazing experiences! Roland was the teacher for both of them 3 yrs apart. I rode along with them and learned so much about how to help them. And how to best to teach them so they are prepared to be safe drivers as well as pass the driving test. He speaks to all of the requirements. His knowledge and patience is unmatched. His calm positive demeanor eased both of their nerves. I couldn't recommend Bills and Roland more!!! - 8/09/2024read moreread less×Stephanie Beaver- 8/09/2024Both of my daughters went to Bill's and had amazing experiences! Roland was the teacher for both of them 3 yrs apart. I rode along with them and learned so much about how to help them. And how to best to teach them so they are prepared to be safe drivers as well as pass the driving test. He speaks to all of the requirements. His knowledge and patience is unmatched. His calm positive demeanor eased both of their nerves. I couldn't recommend Bills and Roland more!!!Tracy Ryaru
Roland is an absolutely amazing driving instructor. He was a fantastic teacher with my daughter 3 years ago, and now he is teaching my son. He explains the driving process incredibly well, referencing handmade diagrams to illustrate points and has helpful feedback throughout the lesson. I highly recommend Roland and Bill's Defensive Driving School. - 6/08/2024read moreread less×Tracy Ryaru- 6/08/2024Roland is an absolutely amazing driving instructor. He was a fantastic teacher with my daughter 3 years ago, and now he is teaching my son. He explains the driving process incredibly well, referencing handmade diagrams to illustrate points and has helpful feedback throughout the lesson. I highly recommend Roland and Bill's Defensive Driving School.T R
Roland is an absolutely amazing driving instructor. He was a fantastic teacher with my daughter 3 years ago, and now he is teaching my son. He explains the driving process incredibly well, referencing handmade diagrams to illustrate points and has helpful feedback throughout the lesson. I highly recommend Roland and Bill's Defensive Driving School. - 6/03/2024read moreread less×T R- 6/03/2024Roland is an absolutely amazing driving instructor. He was a fantastic teacher with my daughter 3 years ago, and now he is teaching my son. He explains the driving process incredibly well, referencing handmade diagrams to illustrate points and has helpful feedback throughout the lesson. I highly recommend Roland and Bill's Defensive Driving School.Kristin van Praag
I had instructors Shelly and Roland. They both were extremely kind and patient, and even if they had to critique me, they would always be very calm. They took me through great material, and I believe that if you pick Bills, you will definitely pass the test, because they give you all the specific information and practice needed to do so. - 3/25/2024read moreread less×Kristin van Praag- 3/25/2024I had instructors Shelly and Roland. They both were extremely kind and patient, and even if they had to critique me, they would always be very calm. They took me through great material, and I believe that if you pick Bills, you will definitely pass the test, because they give you all the specific information and practice needed to do so.Wendy Hitchcock
Bill did a fantastic job teaching my daughter her first driving lesson. I am impressed and so grateful, as my daughter’s first introduction to driving was a good one. Bill is very knowledgeable, clear, kind, and patient. I am so glad we chose Bill’s Defensive Driving School for our daughter! - 2/20/2023read moreread less×Wendy Hitchcock- 2/20/2023Bill did a fantastic job teaching my daughter her first driving lesson. I am impressed and so grateful, as my daughter’s first introduction to driving was a good one. Bill is very knowledgeable, clear, kind, and patient. I am so glad we chose Bill’s Defensive Driving School for our daughter!Jamileh Hair Vortex
Very satisfied with the service . Professional and helpful. Thank you Roland . I’m so happy my three daughters had the opportunity to work with you and learn how to drive safely . The staff answering the phone are really polite helpful . I really appreciate all the hard work . Great staff and company. Thank you - 2/20/2023read moreread less×Jamileh Hair Vortex- 2/20/2023Very satisfied with the service . Professional and helpful. Thank you Roland . I’m so happy my three daughters had the opportunity to work with you and learn how to drive safely . The staff answering the phone are really polite helpful . I really appreciate all the hard work . Great staff and company. Thank youBlair Mosner Feltham
I have been thinking about this review for 7 years—that’s how long ago I took 6 lessons from Bill. I was 29 at the time, and very nervous about learning to drive. Bill made me feel safe, and has given me driving skills that have served me well. I’m a teacher, and knowing what to teach when is a super important part of being effective. Bill didn’t overwhelm me with everything all at once. Instead, he helped me learn skills that built on each other over time. His office was easy to work with, and the scheduling was convenient. Before working with Bill, I took three lessons from another teacher at a different company that freaked me out and upset me. In contrast to my first lessons with a pushy instructor who pressured me to move faster than I was ready to, Bill was reassuring and patient. Where the other teacher made me feel like they were doing me a favor by giving a lesson, Bill made me feel like I was a VIP. I highly recommend Bill’s Driving School…so much so that I came back to write a review! - 2/20/2022read moreread less×Blair Mosner Feltham- 2/20/2022I have been thinking about this review for 7 years—that’s how long ago I took 6 lessons from Bill. I was 29 at the time, and very nervous about learning to drive. Bill made me feel safe, and has given me driving skills that have served me well. I’m a teacher, and knowing what to teach when is a super important part of being effective. Bill didn’t overwhelm me with everything all at once. Instead, he helped me learn skills that built on each other over time. His office was easy to work with, and the scheduling was convenient. Before working with Bill, I took three lessons from another teacher at a different company that freaked me out and upset me. In contrast to my first lessons with a pushy instructor who pressured me to move faster than I was ready to, Bill was reassuring and patient. Where the other teacher made me feel like they were doing me a favor by giving a lesson, Bill made me feel like I was a VIP. I highly recommend Bill’s Driving School…so much so that I came back to write a review!Cindy Hsu
Informative first driving lesson- instructor was thorough and cautious. I was surprised, however, that my teen son only drove for about 15 minutes out of a 2 hour lesson, though he did feel he learned a lot. Communication with the driving school by text and voicemail is slow. Can take several days to hear back. - 2/20/2022read moreread less×Cindy Hsu- 2/20/2022Informative first driving lesson- instructor was thorough and cautious. I was surprised, however, that my teen son only drove for about 15 minutes out of a 2 hour lesson, though he did feel he learned a lot. Communication with the driving school by text and voicemail is slow. Can take several days to hear back.



























































