Driving Lessons in Bakersfield with A1 Driving School

Ready to drive with confidence?

A1 Driving School is now serving Bakersfield with the same high standard of one-on-one behind-the-wheel training that has earned us over 300 five-star reviews across California.

Whether you're searching for a great driving school in Bakersfield—or comparing driving schools for your teen—we're proud to be the trusted choice for tens of thousands of families.

Our DMV-licensed instructors teach in safety-equipped vehicles and pick up directly from homes, schools, or meet-up spots within 93306 and nearby ZIP codes. Every lesson is calm, professional, and focused on results.

Over 25 years. Tens of thousands trained. Now in Bakersfield.

Driving Lesson - Bakersfield
*(Must have a valid DMV Permit for Instruction)

The price is $160.00 which includes:

Our vehicle, commercial insurance, fuel, instructor, plus pick-up & drop-off within city limits · 2 hours

2 hours of behind-the-wheel driving instruction

Local pick-up/drop-off in the 93306 ZIP code (additional fee of $20 per trip or $40 round trip for 3-10 miles outside of the 93306 boundary). We do not pickup east of Rancheria Rd.

Students must provide a valid California DMV instructional permit prior to making an appointment.

*A 24-hour notice is required to reschedule or cancel the session to avoid a $160 fee.

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Daniel Ferry gave great instruction. I felt comfortable and confident throughout my training. My parents were very impressed with my driving after my first training. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Caroline Ritchie

Bakersfield Student

✅ A1 Driving School Bakersfield – Now Open

A1 Driving School is proud to announce our official expansion into Bakersfield. With over 300 five-star reviews and 25+ years of trusted instruction, we’re now accepting students across 93306 and beyond.

👉 View our official press release

Leading the Conversation on Bakersfield Road Safety

At A1 Driving School, our commitment to safety extends beyond our own students and into the community. We recently identified a systemic and dangerous design flaw in some of Bakersfield's newly installed bike lanes.

To help educate the public on the legal and safety risks, our Bakersfield manager, Daniel Ferry, created a Public Service Announcement that has sparked a major community discussion, now with over 13,000 views and dozens of shares.

➡️ Join our viral Reddit conversation here.

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