Safe. Clear. Professional.
Your Trusted Bay Area Driving Instructor

DMV Licensed|Teen・adults Driver Training|Road Test Preparation

Serving Cupertino, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, Saratoga, Mountain View, Los Altos.

Instructional Diagram
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Meet Your Instructor — Rick Li

Professional, patient, and clear instruction providing high‑quality driver training for Bay Area students and families.

A driving test pass rate of more than 95%
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I am a California DMV‑licensed driving instructor based in Cupertino, serving the entire South Bay.

I specialize in scenario‑based teaching, helping students master both road test logic and real‑world driving safety.

I provide clear trilingual communication in English, Chinese, and Japanese.

DMV Licensed Trilingual (EN / ZH / JP) Teen Driver Specialist Road Test Expert

Services

Structured, scenario-based lessons tailored to each student’s needs.

Days of the Week: Monday to Sunday
Time Slots: 8:00 – 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM, 1:00 – 3:00 PM, 3:30 – 5:30 PM

Adult Driving Lessons
$150 / 2 Hours
  • Beginner-Friendly Training
  • Fear & Anxiety Reduction Coaching
  • Complete Road Test Preparation
  • Personalized Learning Pace
Teen Driving Program
$150 / 2 Hours
  • 6 Hours of Behind‑the‑Wheel Training
  • Complete Road Test Preparation
  • Freeway & Highway Driving
  • Official Certificate Provided: DL 388
Driving Test Package
$200 / 2 Hours
  • Dual‑Control Training Vehicle Provided
  • DMV Test Route Explanation
  • Mock Test & Scoring Simulation
  • Pre‑Test Detail Coaching
Freeway Training
$200 / 2 Hours
  • On‑ramp entry and acceleration
  • Safe Following Distance & Speed Control
  • Safe lane changes
  • Freeway exits

Teaching Style

Clear, structured, scenario-based, and always safety-first.

Clear, structured explanations that help students understand the “why,” not just memorize rules.
Scenario‑based training: lane changes, merging, parking, intersection judgment, blind‑spot checks, and handling complex road situations.
Calm, patient, and safety‑first — especially suitable for students who feel nervous or afraid of driving.
Bilingual teaching in Chinese and English to facilitate communication between Chinese-speaking families and local students. Also fluent in Japanese and able to teach in Japanese.
Customized pacing and focus areas for each student, avoiding a one‑size‑fits‑all approach.
Balancing DMV test pass rates with long-term safe driving habits.

Service Area

Flexible scheduling across the South Bay.

Main service areas include:

Cupertino • San Jose • Santa Clara • Sunnyvale • Saratoga • Los Gatos • Mountain View • Los Altos • Palo Alto • Redwood City • Santa Teresa

For other cities or special pick-up/drop-off arrangements, please communicate and confirm in advance.

Testimonials

Real feedback from students and parents.

“Li helped my son go from zero experience to passing the driving test on the first try. He is very professional and patient.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ —— Parent, Cupertino

“His explanations are clear and calm. I finally feel confident driving on my own.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Adult Student, San Jose

“Very detailed explanations of every intersection and lane change. My child said after the lessons, they are no longer afraid to drive.”

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ — Parent, Saratoga

Ready to Start Driving?

For course appointments or inquiries, feel free to contact me anytime.

Phone: (650) 209‑2484

Email: xueli1087@gmail.com

Hours: Mon–Sun, 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM

Appointment Process:

Please include the following information in your text message:

  • Course type
  • Student’s name
  • Age
  • Pick‑up and drop‑off address
  • Available time slots


I will confirm the arrangement as soon as possible.