North Valley Driving School

North Valley Driving School is a Driving School in Davis, CA. It offers driver education and behind‑the‑wheel training for new and returning drivers, including 30 hours of classroom instruction, 6 hours of on‑road lessons with a licensed instructor, and supervised practice driving to meet California’s 50‑hour requirement. The program guides students through the permit test, the DMV driving test, and the full licensing process, serving learners throughout Yolo and Butte counties. The school holds a 4.00 rating from customer reviews.

Founded in 1970 by former Durham High School teacher David Brandt, the school grew from a part‑time class into a full‑time operation when Brandt retired from teaching in 1980. Over the decades he earned multiple distinctions from the DMV and Butte County for his service in driver training. Today, owner‑operator Greg Chapla, who previously coached football and taught physical education at UC Davis and worked as a certified personal trainer, leads instruction alongside Brandt, who remains an active advisor. Both instructors teach in Butte County, with Greg serving as the primary instructor for Yolo County students.

Located on Portage Bay East in Davis, the school sits just a tenth of a mile from Figgy Park and a short walk from Russell Boulevard. West Manor Park is about two‑tenths of a mile away, while the Ralph Waldo Emerson Junior High School lies roughly four‑tenths of a mile distant, with Arlington Boulevard nearby.

With decades of instructional experience and a focus on safe, efficient driving, North Valley Driving School remains a trusted source for new drivers in Davis.