Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in San Francisco
Since 1980, A Safeway Driving School has dedicated itself to equipping students with advanced driving techniques, comprehensive traffic law knowledge, and precise vehicle control skills. Our mission is to cultivate safe, confident drivers capable of navigating highways, urban streets, and complex traffic scenarios. We serve diverse learners, including teenagers, seniors, and new residents, emphasizing safety, efficiency, and cost savings through expert instruction. Our certified instructors utilize dual-control vehicles and tailored curricula to address individual needs, ensuring students develop habits that reduce accidents, maintenance costs, and insurance premiums.With flexible scheduling and pickup/drop-off options, we prioritize accessibility and convenience. Our owner, Collin Huey, brings decades of experience in driver education, having developed instructional manuals and online resources to enhance learning. We pride ourselves on personalized attention, evidenced by testimonials highlighting students' rapid progress and successful DMV test outcomes. Our commitment to quality instruction remains unwavering, reflecting our belief that professional training is a worthwhile investment in lifelong safety and independence.
Services
Driver Training
Online Drivers Ed
Adult Driving Lessons
DMV Test Preparation
Refresher Courses
Stick Shift Instruction
Freeway Driving
Parallel Parking
Night Driving
Defensive Driving
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of experience in driver education since 1980.
- Our certified instructors provide personalized, confidence-building training.
- Flexible 7-day scheduling with home/work pickup options.
- Proven techniques reduce long-term vehicle maintenance and insurance costs.
- Comprehensive curriculum covers urban driving, parking, and freeway navigation.
What people say
Confident driver
Excellent guidance
Passed first try
Patient instruction
Enjoyable lessons
Services
Driver Training
Our 6-hour driver training program covers essential skills including steering control, traffic navigation, parking techniques, and freeway driving. Lessons occur in dual-control vehicles with certified instructors, ensuring safety and confidence. The curriculum prepares students for DMV tests and real-world scenarios, with topics like defensive driving and simulated road tests.
Online Drivers Ed
This $15 online course provides foundational traffic law knowledge and prepares students for DMV written exams. It includes study materials, videos, and practice tests. Completion is required before starting behind-the-wheel training, ensuring students grasp theoretical concepts before practical application.
Adult Driving Lessons
Tailored 2-hour lessons for adults seeking skill improvement or license renewal. Instruction focuses on vehicle control, urban driving, and confidence-building techniques. Lessons include free consultation and address specific needs like night driving or freeway navigation, using safety-equipped vehicles.
People
Collin Huey
Owner and Operations Manager
Collin Huey, founder of A Safeway Driving School, has 18 years of experience training drivers. A Berkeley graduate, he develops instructional manuals and online resources, combining academic expertise with practical teaching methods to enhance student outcomes.
Questions
How do I enroll in driver training?
Complete our $15 online drivers ed course, pass the DMV written test, then call us to schedule lessons. Payment of $360 (cash/check) is due before training begins.
Do adults need a permit?
Yes, all drivers must hold an instruction permit while learning, regardless of age. Our instructors will guide you through the DMV permit process.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, checks, Mastercard, and Visa for office payments. Instructors only accept cash or checks during lessons. Checks should be made payable to A-Safe Way Driving School.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 3 weekday notices to avoid cancellation fees. Pickup address changes need 24-hour advance notice, except weekends where live call confirmation is required.
Do you offer gift certificates?
Yes, we provide gift certificates for driving lessons with customizable amounts. Contact us directly to arrange a certificate for any lesson package.
