I took lessons with Joseph last year and he taught me to drive well. He is a patient and knowledgeable instructor. However, I also found him to be unprofessional and creepy at times. I am a quiet person and while I was polite and receptive to his small talk, I did not initiate or engage with it more than necessary. He made jokes about this after every single session saying that I "talked too much." Annoying, but not a big deal. However, after one particular session, when he dropped me off, he joked by telling me to "be a good girl or your mom won't give you a lollipop." You cannot make this shit up. Who says that?? I felt uncomfortable and repulsed by this strange comment. Once I passed my driving test, he handed me a stack of flyers for his driving school and asked me to put them up around my college campus to advertise him. I thought this was very unprofessional. He also took it upon himself to use some of our lessons as "highway practice" rather than preparing me for the driving test, clearly as a way to get more lessons and money out of me. In my opinion, if you are a young girl learning to drive who is not very assertive or talkative, he will take advantage of that. But take this as you will. read more

Joseph was a great instructor, he was extremely helpful, patient, and friendly. He was very experienced and easy to reach when it came to scheduling lessons. When it came to road test scheduling, he was very fast and efficient. I had my road test scheduled a week and a half after I started my lessons and I passed on the first try! He definitely gets you road-test prepared and highly recommend. read more

100% recommend this particular school. It was easy to make an appointment and see where I was standing in terms of driving. Joseph was already so helpful over the phone when I had 100500 questions. He was very professional and understanding. He helped me understand the common mistakes, rules etiquettes and was very reasonable. I really liked how he maintained his composure throughout the test and continued to be patient. He was able to calm my nerves and helped me stay focused so that I could focus on driving. I was so confident and calm on my road test day that I passed in 10 minutes with no mistakes. Thank you! This company also has student discounts. And website is easy to navigate and get the information needed. Passed from the 1st try! read more

Just passed my road test today, Joseph is a great driving instructor. Very professional and knows exactly what he is doing. Showed me how to fix my mistakes. Highly recommend Golden Star Driving School 10/10! read more

I got my license at another school but wanted more practice. I have no explanation for the dangerous situation I ended up in. Currently Joseph, the owner, is the only one working (which explains the many days that go by unable to reach his office that I and others experienced). Perhaps it's him being spread too thin, or the heatwave we were having, but what happened should not have happened, and I hope it doesn't happen to someone else. From the start communicating was difficult. There was not much focus on technique with clear verbal guidelines and visual cues - he could tell you when you did something wrong but it was hard to get him to elaborate on solutions to fix it. Often requests for clarification resulted in him repeating himself, in one instance him repeating "Oops" meant I was too close to another car, but I had to tell him to use words other than "oops" so I could understand him. He also doesn't tailor lessons to build on skills you already have - he repeats "stop at this stop sign" or "give the right side the right of way during a left turn", regardless of whether or not you do these things naturally. There's no balance between caution and building good driving habits through autonomy. He also grabs the wheel frequently instead of verbally guiding you to course correct. After all this he told me I was ready to purchase a car. If you're grabbing my wheel either I'm not ready or you shouldn't be doing that. There's more, but nothing matters after what happened during our last lesson. It was my first time driving on a NY highway - the Grand Central. He had me switch into an exit lane and I looked around and said, "I think the guy behind me is going to let me go so I am going to change lanes". He didn't stop me but said after the driver behind me was too close. I didn't understand how he knew that so asked if he could explain. Instead he asked me to change back into the lane I was just in. I said "I don't feel safe doing that". I am expressing fear before doing the maneuver he just said I did wrong to the person responsible for my safety. I don't want to hit another vehicle. Joseph said, "If you stay in this lane you are going to JFK, we are not going to JFK. Change lanes". Why switch to an exit lane we weren't using for such a short time anyway? But I said "OK. Do I slow down to do that or speed up?" He said: "Just change lanes". I repeated "I will but do I slow down or speed up?" He said "Change lanes! You are in airport lane we are not going to airport just change lanes!" I said "Damn it Joseph just tell me to slow down or speed up!" At this point I am almost at the divider separating the exits going 50mph. "I am telling you! Change lanes!" Knuckles white and breathing hard I winged it. We then proceeded to get into a 15 minute shouting match as Joseph accused me of not following directions. I said I asked for clarification so I didn't repeat my mistake and asked again. He said, "The problem with you is you think you know everything, you're not the boss". I pointed out asking questions shows I'm trying to learn. I am flabbergasted that he decided to pick a fight over requesting instructions during my FIRST time on a NY highway - THIS IS FLAGRANTLY DANGEROUS & IRRESPONSIBLE. I am still driving on the highway during the argument. I asked again, should I have slowed down or sped up? He argued more. I asked again. He did not answer instead lecturing me on a mistake I made two lessons ago saying I don't follow directions. My original question now asked at least SIX times remained unanswered. I asked again. The response? "When did you give me time to respond?" I think my mouth literally hung open at such a childish answer. Obviously, he could have answered the first time. I have no idea why he didn't just say "When changing lanes do XYZ. I'll walk you through it", like an instructor should. "Just do it" is not instruction, a Nike sweatshirt could have given me that sage advice. Perhaps most importantly he did not attempt to deescalate the argument. He refused to give instruction on a highway, picked a fight, personally attacked me, and refused to admit that his handling of the situation could have been better because, "You hired me, not the other way around, you are not the boss". He also never asked me to stop driving so he could take over - I completed the entire drive, taking the highway to Queens Blvd even though holy hell I was scared. Fighting with the person you entrust with your life during your first time on the highway is a terrifying experience I don't wish on anyone. The argument distracted him so much we got lost and he had to use his GPS to get us back - he clearly lost control of the situation. I had the cost of my last remaining lesson refunded. read more

I literally just passed my road test (first time!) an hour ago and never threw myself at Yelp faster than I did just now. Blame Joseph. I never got my license, but told myself I'd get it before I turned thirty. I just turned 29 five days ago, and passed my test! I had very little driving experience in upstate NY and I've maybe been behind the wheel for 2 attempts 10 years ago, but Joseph immediately made me feel comfortable. I have a LOT (and I mean a lot) of driving anxiety. I've always been fearful behind the wheel but from day one Joseph helped me feel comfortable, and within days, even confident. I scheduled 12 lessons (6 lessons of 1.5hrs) along with my five hour course effortlessly. The total cost of my package, including the lessons, car for the road test, and 5 hours course was around $700. He helped explain to me tricks of the trade, things to look out for, and made the daunting task of driving in NYC easy (spoiler: it's not as scary as you think it is). We focused on the things I wasn't so great at, and he gave me helpful feedback on how to correct those things before my test. We had amazing banter, and I always looked forward to driving and chatting with him in the car. He felt like family, and I'm going to miss my 8am drives with Joseph. I couldn't recommend this place enough-- it's well worth the investment. Joseph is an incredible person, instructor, and presence, and I owe him the world for helping me pass my test. I wouldn't go anywhere else, and I encourage you to register your lessons here. You absolutely won't regret it. read more

Joseph is kind, helpful, fun, easy to work with. I contacted him after reading many great reviews on Yelp and I am so glad I did. I have just passed my road test but I will be going back to him to practice and learn more. Highly recommended! read more

If I could give 10 stars - I will do it at any time!!! Today I passed my drivers test - at the first try! I am 31 (never drove in New York) and needed to get my drivers license because I am moving to Texas (state where you need to drive everywhere) and didn't want to go through that process there. I picked Joseph and Golden Star due to his high ratings and great reviews and good prices. Joseph is an amazing, professional and the most patient instructor. I basically started from 0 and today I am officially a driver!!! He gives you confidence, detailed explanations and he is super responsible and reliable! If you are a beginner like me, or need to refresh your knowledge or just have stress free instructor- that's your school! Thank you Joseph! read more

I went on Yelp and looked up reviews for driving schools in Astoria and I decided to go with Golden Star Driving School after reading their consistently amazing reviews. After my experience, with confidence, I couldn't recommend this place enough - it was worth every penny! If you are looking for personalized instruction, look no further than Golden Star!! Joseph is the best driving instructor!! I had zero driving experience and was very anxious to start learning to drive. I signed up for the package that included 20 lessons (10 lessons x 1.5 hours each), warm up before road test and car for road test. Joseph's instruction is very personalized and tailored to how much experience one has behind the wheel, where one can improve skills, and which skills one still needs to create. Compared to other driving schools in the area (some of which would irresponsibly bring their students on highways for their first or second class), Joseph makes sure you are prepared and safe, especially when learning new skills. Joseph was very patient, kind, informative, and helpful. With his lessons and feedback, I became progressively more comfortable and confident on the road and showed significant improvement with each lesson. Joseph was also a great person with a great presence and character. We always joked around and chatted in the car, which made the lessons more enjoyable! He also emphasized practicing skills over and over again (e.g., parallel parking on different streets, 3 point turns). This was perfect leading up to my road test, which I passed on my first try without any issues all thanks to Joseph! I highly recommend going with Joseph. I wouldn't go anywhere else and I am 100% happy and grateful for my decision. read more

If you are like me from different country (no clue what to do) & who never drove a car before in your life this school is #1 to go. I chose this school because of the reviews, location & price. What you need to know: 1. Pass DMV test to get your learner permit 2. Take 5 hour pre-licensing course (i took in different school) 3. Take driving classes 4. Pass road test So let me start by saying "Golden Star Driving school" is small and run by his owner. Which sometime makes difficult to get into (how it was in my case) simple because Joseph (the owner) is human being not a robot and his time is limited. He doesn't take a phone calls when he is with student (to me this is a big Plus). So if you are calling as new client sometimes it might be very frustrating (don't give Up:-)) It took me a couple of months to take first class with Joseph but it was worth it!!! And while I was waiting, I took 5hr pre-licensing course in different school to be ready. You going to drive a nice clean car not some kind of junk like I saw in other companies. Joseph as instructor very patient, if you are looking for tough love than look for someone else. I had 15 lessons in total & I passed my road test from the first time. Thank you Joseph :-) read more

Golden Star Driving School - Here I am with Joseph, holding a temporarily driving license after the road test :-) - Driving Schools Near Me - Queens, New York

I've been avoiding driving my entire life but my time is finally up. I came to a realization that in fact I do need a license. I looked for several driving schools nearby, but chose Golden Star because of its stellar review and reasonable rates. My parents used to let me drive their cars before, so I got some previous driving experience. Joseph suggested me taking a diagnostic lesson, and said I should be ready with several 90-min lessons. I wasn't sure if I would be, but I guess I was -- I passed the road test on my first try. Like everyone here says, Joseph was very patient throughout my lessons and had a great teaching style. I'd totally recommend Golden Star Driving School to anyone who wants to learn/brush up his/her driving skills. read more

Looking for a driving school can be stressful. It's such an important investment, and you want to know you are getting exactly what you need. After taking a couple of lessons with another school and realizing they weren't for me, I started my search yet again. It came down to Golden Star and another school in Elmhurst. The other school was a bit cheaper, but was aggressive in their selling practices and sounded a bit suspect. I am so glad that I went with my instincts and picked Golden Star. I started taking lessons with Joseph on June and on the first day of August, I passed my test on the very first try. Joseph is patient, personalizes his lessons to fit the needs of each individual student, and makes sure that you are ready for your test. He doesn't try to upsell you classes, and is honest about how many classes you need to pass. I honestly cannot say enough good things about him. This is an investment you can make with extreme confidence. There is a reason he has so many 5 star reviews. He gets it done! I couldn't be happier. Gente, tem algo mais estressante do que tentar achar um bom instrutor para aprender a dirigir? Eu sei que pesquisei bastante até achar Golden Star. Gente, estou feliz da vida. O Joseph é o cara. E o fato de ele ser brasileiro foi bônus. Consegui passar logo na primeira tentativa, e tudo graças a ele. Ele é honesto, profissional e te ensina tudo que você precisa saber. Eu super recomendo. read more

Golden Star Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me - Queens, New York

BEST INSTRUCTOR! PASS ON FIRST TRY! AMAZING INSTRUCTOR JOSEPH! Undeniably the best and smoothest experience I've ever had with anyone related to training / hospitality / teaching. Highly recommend! Before I get into my very exciting story, I must say that I was not paid to write this review. This is all genuine appreciation of an amazing service by Joseph. The story begins with a young millennial city boy who never needed to drive throughout his 26 years of life on this earth. I've always been a passenger in a vehicle and somehow have had reoccurring dreams of being behind the wheel and the car is continuously accelerating with no working brakes (this dream has other meaning.. link below). Horrendously terrifying I promise you. So, getting behind the wheel for the very first time was nerve-wrecking to say the least. Joseph was very friendly in pre-class communication (coordinating class times and pre-requisites) so that I knew exactly what I was getting my self into. When we got in the car, his instructions and warnings about the sensitivity of the gas pedal as well as checking the mirrors and seat helped clear my head. Within the first few minutes of hitting the gas pedal, I was amongst the swarm of automobiles with little to no worry having Joseph by my side. After 5 promptly scheduled, compressed and informative lessons, he said I was ready. And ready I was! Passed on the first try with flying monochromatic colors (meaning I had a few very minor mistakes of me being careless and hungover) but passing was all thanks to Joseph. The road test consists of a number of driving schools/vehicles helping their students pass their tests and I can confidently say that the road test is no easy feat (based on the 3 people I saw fail after I went). I should also mention that I was planning a west coast trip in a month and a half, so I wanted to make sure I could squeeze a few lessons in AND the road test within that timeframe. I shared that with Joseph and he was able to pencil me in with 5 reasonable classes within a month's timeline. Go with Joseph and Golden Star! - You don't feel nervous at all on the road. - His patience and encouragement will give you confidence - Based on your experience, he'll honestly tell you how many lessons you need. - Perfect for beginners or people having driven a long time ago - ZERO DISAPPOINTMENT Choose Golden Star. It's the right thing to do. read more

If I could give it zero stars, I would. Please do yourself a favor do not go to this driving school, especially to female. He is not good at all. He charges way too much and gets very sexual. He touched my hand and hair while I was driving. This is way too much from a stranger/driving teacher. He likes to control the speed, there's a brake and pedal on his side, even you don't drive fast. He tells you when to drive, turn, and stop. My first three lessons were only driving around in Flushing area. I had to ask him to teach me how to park and three points turn. He told me I wasn't ready for that. I wasn't ready to park but I could drive? Free drop off and pick up are only available in Astoria his office or Fresh Meadows where he lives. I asked him to meet in St. Albans for the last lesson, he said the cost is not include pick up and drop off. Really????? Please check your website if you forget what you told me before I signed up. He asked me to write a good review on Yelp in the beginning of my second class. I wasn't sure about it, but after the third class I was very much done with him. He was getting very intense. I sucked it up and finished the class. I'm so happy that I'm able to share this horrible experience here. In fact, I don't know why there are so many 5 stars reviews. I know I'm not the only person going through all these problems and harassment. Please please please do more research before you pay for this driving school. There are a couple places in flushing only charge $260 for five sections of 90-minutes. They are ethical and professional. Good luck! read more

After reading a ton of reviews here I went with this Driving School for my spouse who's only driven on straight roads against no traffic in the South..... MUCH DIFFERENT than driving in NYC streets. So we went with the most basic package. For $350 (if I remember correctly) there was about 4hrs of instruction, 5hr class, booked road test AND they provided the vehicle you'd use during the road test. Joseph was his instructor and after barely 4 hours of instruction (across a few lessons) my spouse felt confident in securing his Drivers License. Well in less than a month from paying for the package the lessons were booked quickly and simply and the road test date was secured. Joseph went above and beyond for him and helped him to feel completely secure. And guess what?!!! HE PASSED ON HIS FIRST TRY!!!!! I just want to thank the driving school and the instructor for their patience and expertise! read more

The instructor, Joseph, does a fantastic job teaching in a way that does not make driving any more intimidating than it already is. He suggested a package that included 5 lessons (90 min each), 5-hour class, fee for car rental for the test, and test scheduling. After previously failing my road test 6 years ago, I felt a lot more comfortable through his teaching. Driving is scary especially for new drivers, and Joseph is the friendly teacher you'd want to go to! He gives constructive feedback after every lesson and is clearly invested in his student's progression. I'm pleased with my experience and even happier to have passed the road test. I'd definitely recommend newer drivers to take lessons here. (And for the package I purchased, it was $550). read more

I got my license about 5 years ago and, as some New Yorkers will relate, never drove again. I set out to take some lessons to help me refresh, practice, and get comfortable behind the wheel again. I'm very glad I came across Golden Star Driving School and met Joseph! He is as great as they say and I was very pleased with my experience. From the beginning, Joseph was very cordial and prompt. He showed up for every lesson on time (or even a few minutes early) and stayed a little bit as well. He even brought me pão de queijo once - so nice! :) In regards to driving, I got exactly what I wanted: more practice, feedback, and tips on how to be an effective driver. After my five lessons I feel much more confident behind the wheel, parking, and on the highway. Joseph is a special blend of a person: patient, funny, and able to provide memorable tips. Highly recommend Joseph and his driving school to anyone looking to get their license or just get some practice! Very reliable and a great value read more

I was an adult learner - never really lived anywhere where I've needed to drive but at 31 figured it was about time I leant! I was a little nervous starting so late in life but I had a really great experience with Joseph at the Golden Star Driving School. I booked 'Package 5' - 6 90 minute lessons and 1 45 minute lesson. The process for organizing the lessons was very straightforward - I called the number on the website, got through to Joseph's daughter and arranged to go in the office to sort through the details. Joseph himself is very friendly and patient, and will give honest, constructive criticism that is very helpful. He is very invested in helping you get better in preparation for the test, and as much as it was nerve-racking driving on the streets of Astoria, I actually ended up enjoying my lessons. I also passed first time around! Not sure I would have done with another instructor or school. Would recommend to anyone! read more

Can I give five hundred stars?!? I am a 35-year-old woman who, until two months ago, had never even sat behind the wheel of a parked car... but today I passed my driving test on the very first try! And I'm certain I would never have learned so quickly and completely without Golden Star. Joseph, the owner & instructor, is a truly, truly, TRULY amazing teacher -- always kind and patient and thoroughly informative, and his teaching style made me feel confident, safe, and completely at ease from the very start. Driving lessons aren't cheap, especially if you're a total newbie like me, so I shopped around A LOT before finally settling on place. I even took a few evaluation mini-lessons at other places throughout the city (including nearby Ferrari Driving School), and regardless of cost nothing else came close to the level of personalized care and instruction I got from Golden Star. Seriously: If you need vehicular education of any kind, call Joseph! He's worth every penny and more, and I'm actually going to miss schlepping from Williamsburg to Astoria every Saturday and Sunday for my 9am lessons... read more

I just passed my road test this morning and I owe it all to Joseph! He's a great instructor especially for beginners! I was very nervous starting out but Joseph was always very patient and kind and gave me tons of tips. I took around 9 lessons with him and he would always try to make me laugh and be comfortable so I wouldn't be so nervous at the wheel! The car was also great and always clean :) Thanks again Joseph!! P.S For any new students trying to get in contact with him, if he doesn't pick up, he's most likely with another student and if you leave a message he will always call back! Or you can always text as well :) read more

Joseph was great! I passed on my first try, which even I was surprised about. Joseph is a great teacher and I could not recommend him more. Using Joseph's school is money well spent. read more

Called many times in different days. Left 1-2 voice messages, sent a message through the 'contact us' section on the website. I was never able to find anybody and nobody called me back. Perhaps I was just not lucky enough? read more

I passed the road test on my first try last week. Joseph is a great instructor. I shifted to him from another instructor who was too strict and made me very nervous when driving. On the contrary, Joseph showed respect and confidence in me and never shouted to me for my mistakes. This build up my confidence in maneuvering the car. I think confidence is more important than the skills in passing the road test. Joseph never rushed to finish the class within the paid time but rather spend a few more minutes after the class explaining to me what I did well or not well. I am so happy that I shifted to Joseph. I can't thank enough to Joseph. Highly recommend him to any learners. 驾校在Astoria. Joseph是个很认真的老师。他的指点明确清晰,技巧也很实用。他从来不赶时间下课，反而愿意多花几分钟和学生总结课上的错误。开车的过程当中他反而不会说太多的话进行干预。我喜欢这样的风格，不会让我紧张，反而增强了我开车的信心。我觉得信心对通过路考非常重要。真心推荐Joseph！ read more

Thanks to Golden Star and Joseph, I passed my driving test last week!! I still can't believe I did it! Joseph was extremely patient throughout the whole process. His method of teaching worked perfectly and gave me a lot of confidence. He is simply the BEST instructor EVER. If you are looking to get a driver's license, please do yourself a favor and go to Golden Star & Joseph! read more

Would recommend to anyone who wants a decent relaxed school, Joseph works by himself so sometimes scheduling and calling the office to catch him can be tricky but once you have a schedule planned, it's all smooth sailing. I bought 3 45 minute driving lesson with a driving test and passed. I'm not a beginner driver, just needed a refresher to get a new license. Would def recommend to anyone. read more

If you want to pass your road test the first attempt, this is the place that'll deliver! Joseph is awesome. He scheduled a road test for me at 10 am and was ready for our lesson at 8.30. Gave me honest feedbacks and exact details on things to do during the test. Car condition: perfect Instructor level: guru Service: excellent read more

I have been in NY longer than a decade and I decided to be a licensed driver. It is about time. I went to Golden Driving School and got a package. No hassle! Lessons, booking of driving test and video classes all done! I learned how to drive on a stick car in Brazil and to drive here in a non-stick is just weird! I jumped the card, I crossed on the faded stop signs, I went above speed limit! Joseph was really patient explaining to me my bad habits. Habits in which you cant stop if you dont take classes with professionals! And Golden was perfect! The teacher Joseph was cordial and punctual. He picked me up at home, drove me to the Island between Manhattan and Queens where dam stop signs are everywhere and speed limit is very low! read more

Joseph is a great teacher, very patient. I was a first time road test taker and I passed. I am 33 and I had no previous experience driving and I was very anxious about the whole learning process. Joseph is highly recommended read more

I had a lot riding on getting my license since I'm preparing for a move out of NYC, and I am so ridiculously happy that I found Golden Star! I'm extremely anxious and have tried in the past to get my license. Having previously failed the road test, I had very low expectations of my ability to pass it the second time around. But I did! He was extremely accommodating, patient, clear, and informative. He worked with me until I got something right and gave me the tools I needed to take the test. I can't believe how confident behind the wheel I am now! I cannot, cannot recommend this driving school enough. I'm actually going to miss my weekly 90 minutes driving around with Joseph! read more

14 years after my first road test attempts in a different state (and slightly traumatized), I mustered up the courage to get back into the driver's seat in NYC! I picked Golden Star Driving School because of the strong reviews and how personal it felt from the reviews. I just passed the road test on my first try in NY and am very happy with my experience with Joseph! Practicing in the area and getting used to the busy neighborhood streets that are actually more difficult than the road test area, helped a lot. Joseph is very patient, calm, and friendly. Definitely recommend! read more

I love Golden Star! I've had really unsatisfactory experiences (I've never taken a test before, but I quit after trying 1-2 lessons) at other driving schools including a nearby popular Astoria driving school that shall not be named. All the other schools have dirty cars, impatient drivers, etc. - and I'm actually a pretty laid back person and wouldn't mention this type of stuff unless the cars were absolutely DISGUSTING (papers everywhere, smoke, food, yuck.) But this place is pretty much run privately by Joseph, the owner, and he teaches all of his students personally. He is funny, kind, and has great technique. He's so calm and never makes you feel like you're doing badly (even when you are). I successfully got my driver's license today, first try. You can't go wrong with him! read more

Classes are great, Joseph is a really patient instructor and great for start learners

I have called three times in 2 days and left messages and have gotten zero return calls. What kind of business is this?...

Joseph is outstanding, very patient, will tell you everything you need to correct to be a better driver. I had tried another school before and failed at both tests. With Golden Star I passed today the road test in the first time with flying colors! The price is excellent, and in my case; I had to suspend the lessons for health reasons: he was very understanding wishing me a speedy recovery and graciously rescheduled the classes and road test when I was ready to restart again. The car you practice on is the one you will take to the test, so that makes it a lot easier as you are familiar with it. The best school in Astoria, hands down!! read more

I highly recommend Golden Star driving school. Took a few classes with Bill and passed my road test on my first try. The owner Joseph is superb, very attentive and caring about his students even those whom he is not teaching directly. Since the school is ran privately by him, he might not be able to respond to phone calls right away but he is good at returning them asap. read more

Where do I even start? Joseph and the Golden Star Driving school are amazing! From the very beginning, Joseph was so courteous and accommodating when it came to my schedule and setting up the lessons. I went with the 10-lesson plan and from the very first lesson, Joseph made me feel so comfortable and would crack jokes to calm me down, even though at that point, I had barely driven a car for longer than 10 min. before. He clearly explains all of the aspects of not only driving, but what it takes to pass the test. He would always kindly explain where errors were made but still kept the experience fun and light! I just passed my road test on the first try and I know I owe it all to Joseph and his school. He really is the best! Thank you, Joseph! I will be back to bug you for some highway lessons soon :) read more

Joseph, the driving school owner and also the teacher, is really a very good coacher. He not only teaches you how to pass the exam but also how to be a good and safe driver. He is very patient with someone like myself who has never sit in a driver spot. From a road test perspective, the mock road test exercise is particularly helpful where Joseph pretends he is the inspector and gives instructions on different roads. Joseph is also a very nice person and offered great flexibility on schedule. He also reminds you before the class and road test to ensure a timely start. In addition, the price in the package is also reasonable based on my searches. Overall, a recommended driving school. read more

Golden Star Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me - Queens, New York

Josef is an EXCELLENT instructor. I passed my driver's test today! He is very supportive of his students and love his sense of humor! First time driving and i took about 10 classes in order to feel comfortable. Chose this school due to the high ratings! I feel like I am confident in my driving today because of Josef!! At 28, I can finally say I have my license! Thank you Josef for your unconditional support!! read more

I've tried contacting them many, many times and was never given a call back. I've left two voicemails, sent a message through their online "contact us" form and never heard a word! Sad. I was really looking forward taking classes here with all the positive reviews and great prices. read more

This place has the most interesting business model of any business I've ever encountered. It goes like this: -Don't respond to the contact form on the website -Don't answer the phone -Don't respond to voicemail -Don't open the door to the actual business Yes. That's right. I used the contact form. I called, twice, once leaving a voicemail. NOTHING. And just yesterday, I actually went to the business at 5pm (during open hours), and no one answered the door. Unbelievable. One of these things must be true: 1) They are simply too busy and/or too short staffed to handle demand 2) They are a bunch of flippant jerks. read more