Business Details
22 Years
experience
Trusted Driving Lessons in Santa Clara, CA
Oxford Driving School has been a trusted provider of professional driving instruction since March 2004. Our California state-approved program is led by a team of highly experienced instructors with over 20 years of combined industry expertise. We specialize in behind-the-wheel training for both teenagers and adults, emphasizing safety, defensive driving techniques, and comprehensive road readiness. Our dual-controlled vehicles feature passenger-side brakes and gas pedals for enhanced safety during lessons.We offer flexible scheduling from 7AM to 7PM seven days a week, with free pickup and drop-off services available. Our commitment extends beyond license acquisition - we focus on developing lifelong safe driving habits through personalized instruction tailored to individual learning needs. With locations serving Santa Clara County, we maintain strict compliance with DMV regulations and carry full commercial insurance for all training vehicles.
Services
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Teen Driving Lessons
Adult Driving Courses
Defensive Driving Instruction
Free Pickup Service
Pre-test Evaluation
DMV Permit Assistance
Road Test Preparation
Flexible Scheduling
Dual-Control Vehicles
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- 20+ years of combined experience among certified instructors
- DMV-licensed professionals with passenger-side control vehicles
- Customized defensive driving techniques for all road conditions
- Free pickup/drop-off within service areas
- Flexible 12-hour daily scheduling, 7 days a week
Associations and certifications
- California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Approved
What people say
Patient instructors
Flexible scheduling
Effective training
Free pickup service
Confident drivers
Services
Behind-the-Wheel Training
Our hands-on driving instruction develops essential skills for safe road navigation. Professional instructors guide students through real-world scenarios, covering defensive driving techniques, traffic law compliance, and emergency response. Training adapts to individual learning paces with structured lesson plans.
Teen Driving Program
Six-hour comprehensive training meets California's mandatory requirements for new drivers. Curriculum includes highway driving, night visibility practice, and complex intersection navigation. Free pickup/drop-off available for enrolled students within service areas.
Adult Driving Courses
Customized instruction for adult learners focusing on confidence building and skill refinement. Two-hour lesson blocks accommodate busy schedules while maintaining effective knowledge retention through practical application.
Pre-test Evaluation
Simulated DMV road tests identify skill gaps before official examinations. Instructors provide targeted feedback on parking maneuvers, lane changes, and traffic pattern navigation to ensure first-time success.
Free Pickup Service
Convenient transportation to and from lessons eliminates logistical barriers. Available for home, school, or workplace locations within our service areas, saving time and increasing accessibility.
Questions
What areas do you serve for driving lessons?
We provide training in Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Mountain View, Cupertino, San Jose, Los Gatos, Almaden, Milpitas, Saratoga, and Campbell areas.
Are your instructors DMV licensed?
Yes, all our instructors are licensed by the California Department of Motor Vehicles with current credentials.
Do you offer automatic transmission vehicles?
All our training vehicles are automatic transmission with air conditioning and heating systems for comfort.
What's included in teen driving packages?
Packages include six hours of behind-the-wheel training with professional instructors, covering all required driving scenarios and test preparation.
Can I schedule weekend driving lessons?
Yes, we offer lessons seven days a week from 7AM to 7PM to accommodate different schedules.
Reviews (5)
Nikita Bulani
Mar 31, 2022
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Susan is the best driving instructor in bay area. Before taking class from Susan I took few classes from other instructors, whom I discovered via google search and shortlisted them based on their reviews. Back then the name Oxford Driving School somehow did not appear in my search results. Also as of today it does not have many reviews on Google. As a result of this I missed an opportunity to learn from Susan from the beginning.
I would highly highly recommend Susan as she teaches you everything in detail, including factors necessary for being a safe driver as well as the things that you would actually need to do and perform on your behind the wheel DMV test. She took extra efforts to explain everything to me as a newbie and was very patient. She also made me understand all the traffic rules. Highly recommend her!
I would highly highly recommend Susan as she teaches you everything in detail, including factors necessary for being a safe driver as well as the things that you would actually need to do and perform on your behind the wheel DMV test. She took extra efforts to explain everything to me as a newbie and was very patient. She also made me understand all the traffic rules. Highly recommend her!
Dhavala Akhil
Mar 22, 2022
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I failed the California DMV behind the wheel test twice before after taking lesson from a different school. I was desperately searching for instructors and driving schools to pass the test third time otherwise I had to repeat the entire cycle. Then I came across Susan from Oxford, I called Oxford and requested for an availability adhoc within 30 min and Susan was available at that time. She instructed me in Santa Clara's roads where there are some specific type of roads which I don't find in Palo Alto.
She started explaining from basics by showing the way they scoring maneuvers and critical errors happen. Later, we went in the city roads to get familiarize and it was super helpful because I learnt a lot in this lesson. And guess what, the next day I finally passed the test and I am very happy about it. I'll certainly recommend Susan from Oxford if you have your driving test anytime soon.
She started explaining from basics by showing the way they scoring maneuvers and critical errors happen. Later, we went in the city roads to get familiarize and it was super helpful because I learnt a lot in this lesson. And guess what, the next day I finally passed the test and I am very happy about it. I'll certainly recommend Susan from Oxford if you have your driving test anytime soon.
Srish K.
Sep 27, 2021
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My trainer Michael was really helpful. His tips really helped me in passing my exam. I would surely recommend this driving school. Thanks for your support!
Vignesh Balaji
Aug 29, 2021
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George was my instructor. I found George's teaching style to be very effective for three reasons. First, he provides clear instructions/feedback while driving (like the fine points of braking, making traffic checks at stops, etc). Second, he taps into his many years of teaching to provide examples of how his past students made specific mistakes during their driving exam. Third, he was professional during my three (2h) lessons with him.
He was punctual and gave sufficient time for me to get experience behind the wheels. In the interest of full disclosure, I did have some difficulty getting tuned to his accent and mannerisms in the beginning. However, in the end, I am glad I took lessons with him. Would highly recommend him as an instructor for new learners!
He was punctual and gave sufficient time for me to get experience behind the wheels. In the interest of full disclosure, I did have some difficulty getting tuned to his accent and mannerisms in the beginning. However, in the end, I am glad I took lessons with him. Would highly recommend him as an instructor for new learners!
Tanay Patel
Feb 10, 2021
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Great experience! Martin was my test instructor. Passed my test on First attempt. He covered everything important for the test. Improved my fundamentals of driving. Really great experience! Thanks
