Bakkers Driving School Online Driver's Ed

I've used Bakkers for all my kids.  Great company, great instructors and very accommodating!  Love them!!

Let's face it. Teaching someone how to drive can be stressful. Maybe even one of the most stressful jobs on the planet, right? Bakker's has stood the test of time. This is our second time using Bakker's Driving School to assist us with behind the wheel training for one of our teens. The instructors are very professional, as well as kind and encouraging. They likely have nerves of steel too!

Rykendrick Cohen from Bakkers Driving School was an incredible teacher. He wrote informative and detailed reports after each session.  With his help my son able to get a perfect score on the driving test. Highly recommend!

I had Rykendrick as my driving instructor and he was so awesome. Makes the lessons fun while still making sure I  learned everything I needed. I just passed my behind the wheel test with only 2 errors thanks to him.

My son just had his first lesson with Rykendrick and had a great experience. He keeps talking about how he's really glad he had Rykendrick as a teacher. So I highly recommend!! My son said he learned a lot and Rykendrick was really easy to talk to. Glad we went with Bakker's!

If we could give more than 5-Stars...we definitely would as our experience with Bakker's Driving School was fantastic.  We had several friends who highly recommended Bakker's Driving School and especially Rykendrick Cohen the instructor.  Looking back, it was definitely the right choice.  Rykendrick has a special way of bonding with the kids while at the same time teaching them the tools they need to be safe, confident drivers.   What my wife and I really liked was the way Rykendrick took time after each lesson to go over the details of their lesson; what went well and what our child needs to work on. We were so impressed with Rykendrick, and the improvements we saw, that we paid for extra driving time prior to the driving test.  In the end it all paid off.  Our son passed his driving test at the Clairemont DMV (which I've heard is the hardest one) with no errors...a 100% score.  

We highly recommend Bakker's Drving School.  As for Rykendrick Cohen, he is by far the best driving instructor you could ask for!  Best of luck.

Rykendrick is the absolute best driving teacher around! I started the summer a totally anxious, inexperienced, and nervous driver and today, after three lessons (and a lot of practice), I passed my behind-the-wheel test. Rykendrick helped me prepare for each and every part of the road test as well as helped me cultivate strong foundational driving skills and build my driving confidence. Highly recommend!!!!

I took 3 of my lessons with Rykendrick and he was the best! He helped me pass my driving test with only 3 errors and was very calm and helpful during my lessons. He also helped me be more comfortable driving and be aware of what i needed to look out for during my driving test at the same time. I was He is very easy to get to know and talk to and made the 2 hour lessons go by fast. He helped me become a much better driver and i am soo thankful for him!!

One of the best driving school I have done. Really recommend Rykendrick Cohen. He is a great guy who always know what he is doing. Also being a great guy to talk to as well.

The instructors are all so experienced and patient! Like all new drivers, I was super nervous and scared, but after one lesson at Bakker's driving school I was confident and excited to get back on the road! The instructor's really know what they're doing and I would recommend anyone, especially those who are nervous and unconfident, to go to Bakker's. Great experience!

If you're choosing Bakkers for your driving lessons, you're making the right choice. Request for Rykendrick Cohen when scheduling your appointments online. I was extremely nervous starting the driving process but Rykendrick made it a smooth experience and taught me everything I needed to know. Coming into my first appointment I felt like my drivers test was going to be a nightmare but with Rykendrick, I had 0 errors (rare) on my official test at the Clairemont DMV. Parents might write reviews on Yelp but I was a student and I can tell you from personal experience, with Rykendrick, you're getting someone that truly cares about your safety on the road and will teach you everything in an understandable way. At the same time he is the coolest guy you'll ever meet. I promise you that you're making a mistake if you don't go to Rykendrick Cohen at Bakker's Driving School. Good Luck!

Bakker's was fabulous! My 15 year old learned so much in his two hour lesson and the cash/check/cc option without any hidden costs made the deal easy for us. Now, it's mom's turn for a while.... then, we'll be back! Thank you for the ease of scheduling and for helping my son become confident behind the wheel (in just one lesson)!

We have had a wonderful experience with Bakker's Driving School and that has everything to do with my son's instructor, Rykendrick Cohen. My son was nervous to drive for the first time but Rykendrick's calm and encouraging nature put him at ease. After each lesson, Rykendrick took ample time to go over the things he and my son worked on during the lesson. He would write up a detailed report, explain to us what went well, what needed work and also how he taught my son so we could be on the same line as parents.
We scheduled my son's driving test during his spring break while on a trip (you can take the test anywhere in CA). The morning of the test, we realized that we had forgotten the paper that proves completion of the 6 hours with a driving instructor. I texted Rykendick at 7:45 am (!) since my son's exam was in the early morning, He responded right away, filled out a new form, scanned and emailed it to us and wished us luck. My son passed his test that morning. Without Rykendrick, we would have not been able to take the test that day. We are very grateful to have worked with someone who is not only a great teacher but also a wonderful person who genuinely cares about his students.

Our experience with Bakker's Driving School has been nothing but wonderful and Rykendrick Cohen is the absolute best driving instructor you could ask for!

Our son was a very timid driver when he first started out and  didn't feel confident  to get out on the road.   We were fortunate enough to have Rykendrick as his driving instructor and we honestly hit gold! Rykendrick is incredibly professional and so friendly and personable that our son instantly built a bond with him.  After their very first lesson together, our son came back home with a whole new level of confidence and excitement about driving. He learned  so much about what good drivers need to do, but it was all done in a very calm and nurturing environment.  It is natural for new drivers to feel overwhelmed and scared when they begin, but Rykendrick put our son at ease, made him feel safe and capable,  and gave him the tools he needs to get on the road.  We will honestly never be able to let Rykendrick know just how much we appreciate him and all of the love and care he put into teaching our son, but we are forever grateful!

Bakker's showed up when they promised, except when they called ahead to reschedule. (That's better than the other school which just no-showed.) They seemed to give decent driving advise & prices were fair.

We went with this school because they had the soonest available appointment. I wish we would have waited. The first appointment was ok, however, they were 30 min late. The 2nd lesson was rescheduled by them twice, then a 20 something girl shows up and talks about her love life to my daughter the whole lesson. Now, we have tried to get a 3rd and final one but they rescheduled days and times. Also, they don't speak English well, so it's hard to communicate. Be aware !

my behind the wheel lesson went very well and setting up the appointment online was so easy! the instructor was right on time and was very nice

Best money I have spent in a long time! My daughter was super nervous to take her driving test & for some reason I made it worse. I called up Bakker's Driving School & had an amazing woman answer all my questions. She was so patient with me. I had to call her back numerous times to find a time/day that worked. It was so frustrating even for me & she never acted like I was bothering her at all. She helped find a day that an instructor could spend instruction time plus take her to the behind the wheel test (in another city) on the same day. I received confirmation/receipt emails & phone calls from the office that explained exactly what to expect from them. Very informative! I then received text messages from the instructor. Again very informative, professional, and also was a nice way for him to introduce himself. I can't say enough good things about the instructor (Roderick Stansberry). He was like having a cheat sheet to study from before the test. He was super engaging but also very reassuring and comforting. The best type of personality to have as an instructor. He was so positive and easy to talk to. He turned my daughters stressful & nervous situation into a pleasant and easy day! She came home with the biggest smile (of course she passed her test!) and kept thanking me for letting Roderick help her out. I would highly recommend Bakker's Driving School. I especially recommend our instructor Roderick! Fantastic from the very beginning to the drop off!

Bakkers Driving School was a great decision or me.  The "behind the wheel" is one of the most stressful tests there is.  My instructor, Rod, was knowledgeable, helpful, and very personable.  He taught with the highest level of professionalism and ethics in a caring manner.
I recommend Bakkers to ANYONE facing the driving test, young or old.

My daughter had a great experience.  The online appointment process was super easy.  They meet you at your house and the whole process is convenient and easy.