Nu World Driving School

Exactly 2 weeks ago today I had my first lesson with Jason. I’m 28 and had never driven a car before in my life. All my friends had advised learning in a stick shift so that’s what I scheduled. We did 3 lessons in a stick, 3 lessons in an automatic, and this morning I passed my driving test. I could not have completed this without Jason’s excellent guidance, patience and calm demeanor. I think I will actually get 1 more stick shift lesson to make sure I have it nailed. He’s an amazing teacher and super chill dude to spend 12hours in a car with!

This is the worst driving school in the bay, I called the guy to set up an appointment, all he did is hung up on me… TWICE !
He is very expensive and so unprofessional, you’re be better off with someone else. I wouldn’t even rate this if was able to, that’s how terrible this business is

So thankful that I found Jason Tang! Look no further if you’re looking for the cheapest rates in the Bay! Seriously I am 21 years old and had always been afraid to drive. I had a really mean Chinese driver 2 years ago and he intimidated me so much to the point where I never wanted to learn again. Fast forward to today, the only reason why I pushed myself to get my license was because of clinicals for nursing school! Jason is an outstanding driving instructor and he will basically teach and prepare you for the driving test like a book. I loved the written instructions/​handouts he gave me because my previous instructors only gave me verbal instructions on the road, which didn’t process in my brain. Thank you Jason!!!

So all the reviews sound great, and I need to learn how to drive a stick shift. I called the number listed and the woman who answered said she only speaks Cantonese and doesn’t know English very well. I called again later in the day hoping to get another person but it was the same woman.
I’m assuming that not everyone here speaks Cantonese– how did the rest of you schedule your appointments?!?

I called this school after I found out that they teach stick shift lessons. Called the school, was told that the instructor will call me soon. Few minutes later, instructor Jason Tang called and set up first appointment. Very polite, professional, and fair price for manual shift lessons. Rate is $ 150 for first 2 hours, then $ 130 for following lessons (2hours). After 3 classes (6 hours), he said I was ready and that I no longer needed lessons. Highly recommend if you are looking for stick shift lessons.

Lawrence is a very good driving instructor. Very prompt and flexible with his schedule. Highly recommend him to new teenage drivers… made my son feel comfortable and taught him the skills needed to be a safe driver.

Jason Tang is an amazing teacher. He is very patient. I learned how to drive a stick shift car, and he offers more reasonable rates than any other school. I was scarred that the quality may suffer, but it didn’t. He gives you great tips to make it easier to pass the exam. Plus, you can pass the exam with the same car (it is helpful, especially in the beginning). Great teacher, and yes, I got my license.

The best thing about Nu World I do believe is the price, but then again you pay for what you get. Being new to the Bay Area I have tried a few driving schools to try to find one I clicked with. I kept up with Nu World to get in as much practice as possible, if I could have gotten more practice with my favorite school instead I would have (shout out to Fun Driving’s Cool) The teacher I had with Nu World steadily got crankier and crankier and even yelled at times, especially the day of my road test. And certain moves he was wrong on! Uh, you have to wait at the stop sign longer than a second if you want to pass. No thanks to further lessons Philip

If you’re looking for stick shift lessons in San Francisco, go with Nu World Driving School. I’ve been scouring the internet for stick shift lessons in the SF Bay Area and I kid you not, I could not find a single driving school that offered stick shift lessons. Nu World Driving School is the only school out there that I know of in SF that offers stick shift lessons. The only experience I had with a stick was in an acquaintance’s FIAT 500 Abarth. I stalled that thing half a dozen times before I lost the confidence to continue trying. I was kind of skeptical paying so much money for stick shift lessons because I didn’t know what to expect, and if I’d learn anything at all. However I wanted to buy a stick shift car so I had to learn anyway I can. When Jason, the driving instructor arrived at my house, I was relieved because his car had foot pedals on the driver’s side as well. He immediately put me in the driver’s seat, gave me a quick run-​through of the catch point of the clutch, and within 5 minutes had me driving all over the city. I was very impressed with Jason’s patience, calmness, and positive reinforcement. By the end of the day I felt like it was money well spent because I now have the confidence to test drive a car without stalling it. You learn everything from hill-​starts, backing out of a parking spot, parallel parking, etc. This course is very thorough. Ask for Jason Tang.

Carrying heavy groceries, bags, luggage, etc. all the time… with no help. no transportation but the bus/​BART. One night at the BART station (Bayfair in the East Bay), this crackhead walked up to me wanting to start a fight because she thought I was laughing at her. First off, I didn’t even look at her, I was looking at the sign to see when the train would come. Secondly, she was a white crackhead and everyone was just staring (everyone knows I didn’t do anything wrong). Told my parents about it and they said all I need was a driver license, then they would immediately buy me a car. They said this because they worry that since I’m so small (4’10), one day I can get jumped or kidnapped going home or something using the bus/​BART. Sigh, how much I wished for that… it seemed like it was so easy to get but yet so hard… People would always make fun of me for not knowing how to drive and I had no car to practice on even if I wanted to! My parents lived in New Orleans, LA and that was the only time I ever got to drive. in the South. Flat road, no hills. Oh the challenge when coming back to California.
Since I had no car to practice on in Cali, my parents suggested I hire a driver instructor. My parents recommend this guy named T (his name will not be known) to me. Let me tell you. I did not like him! He was yelling at me and making me so sad whenever I drove because I was driving «wrong.» When I got in the car with my parents, they said I drove fine. Anyways, after 2 weeks of practicing and me having no prior experience, I had to fly to New Orleans. Before I took my flight, he & I had a driving lesson together… yet did I know, this «lesson» was going to DMV and taking the real test. I knew I wasn’t ready, I felt uneasy and so nervous. Well, he decided to «test» luck and made me take the driving test without even telling me. Failed. How embarrassing. When I came back from New Orleans, I was set up to drive with him again. Still yelling. just not as much as the first time. I had prior experience this time because I drove around in New Orleans. Still sad, I told my parents I didn’t want him anymore. They said unless I found someone else, I would have to stay with him. So goes on the story. I continued to drive with him. Took a second test, failed. Again! With no more confidence in me, I returned back to school in the East Bay with no time in SF. I didn’t drive again, I didn’t want to use my last chance until I was really ready this time. Well, one year passes and my permit expires. There was no third chance.
Coming back again from New Orleans for the summer, my mom told one of her friends about my horrible experience with T. Her friend recommended this guy named Jason Tang. Oh, how little did I know, I would love Jason! I still felt uneasy behind the wheel but I had a bit of confidence. I had to retake the written test to get a new permit. Got it. Now to take my chance with the new instructor. My mom was visiting SF, so she had a chance to talk to the instructor this time. She told him about my horrible experience with my previous instructor and told him that she worried I would never pass the test, since I didn’t pass it the first two times. Jason told her not to worry, because most of his students usually pass the first time. With a little hope, my mom tried not to worry. She felt uneasy about me taking the test again though. One or two weeks into driving with Jason, I was scheduled to take my driving test. Driving experience was Jason was absolutely wonderful. He’s easy-​going and he’s very patient. Loved him! Little did I know, he was going to change my world. I passed my driving test the first time!!! 4 errors with a comment from the grader saying «Good skills!» (This was coming from the guy who failed me the 2^nd time I took my test!!) Definitely recommended!
Remember to ask for Jason Tang! He also teaches stick shift lessons :) Thanks Nu World Driving School! Jason’s a keeper! :D I don’t know if I’m allowed to post (cell) phone numbers on Unilocal but if you guys want his number, just send me a message. :) Best of luck to those driving/​practicing!