New Chinatown T Traffic School

Alan is my go-​to-​guy for everything driving related. It was an absolute pleasure training with him. He is a thorough professional. He’s like the Mr. Miyagi for driving. His observation skills are tremendous and he fills all the gaps and puts you on the road to becoming a skilled driver (pun intended). I had done 6 hours behind the wheel with another school first on the east bay. It was pretty rubbish. I can tell after training with Alan. I gave my first shot after training with that bogus school and didn’t clear. Then I was lucky to have found Alan. (My mom sent me the link to alan’s craigslist ad. Thanks Mom). I am in the process of getting a car now and will contact alan if I feel I want some more help with something if at all. I highly recommend Alan.

Thank you Raymond for today! I had to go to traffic school ;(but this was a good school and a nice crowd. It was also very insightful. Time went fast and met some nice folks.

Cash only, but call to make sure the class you’re going to attend is in a language you are comfortable with. unless you’re like me where you are fluent with both Canto and English.
9am-​5pm including 2 – 3 breaks and a lunch period if my brain remembers correctly. All required DMV material is covered. Class room is kind of small so get there a bit early for parking reasons. for those who understand cantonese, if ur group is active and social, it can be more like a social club during some instances

People drive for life, but not for driving tests.
Most people don’t understand how important the real life driving is. I learned how to drive from my coach Samson Chung. Differ from Alan, who is Mr. Chung’s colleague. I had read several reviews on Unilocal before I decided Alan might be a perfect coach for me. However, while I was talking to Alan on the phone, as what I basically understood him, he just wanted me to pass the exam by practicing the exam routes which he knew well. That wasn’t the real reason why I took driving lessons. More importantly, I was seeking more important life lessons besides driving lessons. If you guys want to pass your driving tests by only practicing exam routes, go for Alan would be a better option.
However, I think most of you don’t want to just pass exams but know little about the real driving knowledge right? Let me tell you some stories before you decide who is gonna be your driving coach.
I still remember the very first day of my driving lesson, Mr. Chung taught me how to adjust mirrors and drive on slopes. I did appreciate his help because San Francisco is a city which has a lot of slopes. He taught me everything he knows about traffic rules. He answered every questions which I asked and explained to me patiently even though my questions were really dump sometimes. I asked him how to park the car properly, like whether the car should park within the curb by not over the bumper or the tires. He explained to me patiently and pointed out everything for me. If you guys have some weird questions, don’t be afraid of asking him because he is an energetic guy. He won’t be mad at you even thought you make some mistakes also. He will just let you try several times in the same places where you make mistakes, so that you can easily remember the correct way doing it right.
I know that some people like me might read some Unilocal reviews before you decide which dishes or school you are gonna eat or study. But some information might be missed out because some eaters or students do not know if they post some reviews on Unilocal will help other people. I am guessing this happened to Mr. Chung. Most of his students come to him by knowing his former students, but not from Unilocal.I met Samson when my Friend took his traffic class on a Saturday morning. Therefore, I highly recommend Mr. Chung. I wish those reasons which I state will help you on making decisions.
here is Mr. Chung’s phone number: 415−238−6101
I paid him $ 38/​hour. PS: The Price is exactly the same as Alan’s.
if you guys are interested in having driving lessons with him, go and call him right away!

I am 58 years old and learning how to drive for the 1^st time. After taking lessons with a much more expensive school in SF and failing the test the first go round, I searched for another instructor, and found Alan. Within the first lesson, he suggested I switch to Daly City testing route, and through the course of a series of lessons, guided me through that route as well as offering me advise on technique and bad habits that proved extremely valuable. He was sometimes tough on me, but it paid off. I passed the test on my second try and with only 4 errors (you’re allowed 15.) It meant the world to pass and Alan was a huge help in getting me through this (sometimes nerve wracking) process. Thank you, Alan

Alan is a really good instructor. He is patient and thorough and the lessons are among the cheapest in SF. Alan made me drive to Daly City from SF in my very first lesson, because I told him I was planning to take the test there (my heart rate was probably 120 on the way). Over the course of five lessons, he made me practice a couple of different test routes so I was fully prepared the day of the test.
I passed the test in the first attempt — a feat I had thought was absolutely impossible. Thanks Alan! (and SF residents, watch out!)

Alan was great. He was very patient despite how horribly I drive. I took 7 lessons and used his car for the test. The rate was $ 38/​hour with 2hours/​session. He picked me up from my house and dropped me off either at home or at the nearby Daly City BART station on days I needed to go somewhere else. He knows a lot about the testing route and takes you through it over and over until you master it. I passed my actual driving test just a few days ago! I highly recommend Alan.

After reading the reviews here on Unilocal I called AA Driving School and set up a two hour driving lesson with Alan. He recommended I take three more lessons and then the test. During the second two hour lesson he stipulated that I might not need to take all three lessons, but I decided to stick with them for extra practice. I passed the test on the first try and felt very well instructed and prepared.

Alan is definitely a five-​star instructor. He reviews everything about the rules of the road before you start driving, knows the DMV test routes and is very patient. He doesn’t raise his voice and is overall very calm throughout. Driving with him is very comfortable and he didn’t once make me nervous. He knows quite a few tricks to make parking easier and how not to hit the curb. Overall, Alan is a well-​educated driving instructor but I have to say, his prices ($ 36/​hr) are a bit high but it’s worth every penny with the instruction you get. I took my test at the Daly City DMV and passed the first time after lessons with Alan! I highly recommend him to anyone who needs to pass their driving test.

Alan is fantastic! Knows all the test routes and procedures and explains them very well. He is really patient and calm and if you do make a major mistake (i made one or two!!!) he doesnt shout, but waits to later in the lesson when you are parked to explain what you did wrong and what should have been done instead. he was always on time and his prices are great, I got the january special which was $ 32p/​hr, 2hr min– which is a great price for the fantastic instruction you get. Not sure of his reg price but i think its $ 35 p/​hr– but dont quote me on that. To top off all that he is a really friendly, nice and easy going guy. What more could you ask for. I just recomended him to my boss who is looking to take lessons– i dont think i would recomend any service to a boss unless I had complete faith.
I just passed my test today, first try! Thanks alan you are the best.

If you need a Cantonese language class combined with mandatory traffic school, this is the place to go. conveniently located in the Sunset near Sunset Super Asian Food Market with plenty of street parking. The lohsi/​teacher that I had, Samson Chung was energetic, passionate, humorous and made the day long class palatable. and i actually learned a few things about right of ways and safety rules. AND a secret tip regarding DUI testing. The class was conducted in Cantonese and English due to the make up of the students for that day. there was a total of 7 of us. no pre-​registration needed. there was high class participation due to the class size. no falling asleep. everyone was thoroughly engaged in the process which could have been a lot more painful than this class.
since I am currently taking a Cantonese language class at CCSF, this was incredibly effective practice for me since as the name of the school implied, the sunset is the NEW CHINATOWN. the traffic school class cost $ 45. CASH ONLY.
the other option that i considered was the Gay Community Traffic School and to quote the classic TV show, «SeinFeld,»
Jerry: i am not gay. Not that there’s anything wrong with that.
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but I imagine that Gay Traffic School would have been pretty entertaining too.
two thumbs up for Samson at New Chinatown Traffic School!

Alan is a great instructor! He was very patient and understanding of my lack of driving knowledge which made me a lot more comfortable for me to drive. No yelling or negative remarks, and he gave really thorough explanations of proper driving etiquette. He was also very understanding of my work schedule as well, so I was able to learn at a convenient time that didn’t interfere with work. In addition, it also helped that he arrived for appointments on time, if not earlier (time is precious!). I would highly recommend him for anyone who wants to get their drivers license, young or old, anyone! I just passed my test earlier today, and I’m glad to have had Alan for my instructor!

Alan Au the driving instructor and business owner of AA Driving School is awesome. He helped me passed my driving test in just one take and get this, just ONE mistake.
He is very professional and very pleasant in doing business with his student. He never yells at you and never sticks his lessons down your throat. He is very patient and very good at what he does. He picks you up on time and never let other students drive you around. I’m very satisfied with his service and I would definitely recommend him to my friends and co-​workers. He’s worth your money and time.
Just give him a call. Look for Alan Au!

This is the only place in San Francisco that one can go to get a commercial license. I was looking and for me it was either Oakland or San Jose. Their rates might be cheaper, but imagine all the time lost in traffic going down there and back each day.
Schedules are kind of irregular due to availability of the vehicle and the instructors do have a smoking problem.