I tried teaching my 17-year-old daughter to drive, and we weren't getting anywhere, making each other nervous. I called around to various schools, and I was struck by the courtesy and professionalism of Yoseph Makkawi, at Level-Up Driving School, in Hicksville. I purchased a 10-lesson pack that included the 5-hour course and the driving test, plus a $50 fee to have him pick her up and drop her off in Huntington Station, a half-hour away from his office. It was well worth it. He was always early or on time, reliable about communicating and keeping our schedule up to date, and very pleasant and polite. My daughter quickly acquired skills that impressed me, her confidence growing with each lesson. Yoseph seems to have a knack with young drivers that inspires them to learn quickly and easily. My daughter says of Yoseph, "He was really warm and encouraging and stayed totally calm, all the time. It was intensive but not stressful and he was able to get me a road test, which I passed, within a few weeks." We are completely satisfied and are already heartily recommending Level-Up Driving School to our friends. read more

I just passed my road test the first time with Youssef!! Yay! I'm glad I found this driving school because is the best one you will find out there. At LevelUp they adjust to your schedule and work around your needs. You won't easily find that anywhere. Prices are excellent for what you get. Youssef cares about you learning to drive and makes every effort possible so you can learn & pass the test. I had a class the night before the road test and I appreciate he fit me in the schedule so I could feel comfortable. They do care about their customers and they're treated like family or really good friends. I recommend them 100% Acabo de pasar mi examen de manejo con Youssef. Si estas buscando una escuela de manejo esta es la mejor escuela que podras encontrar porque se ajustan a tus horarios y necesidades. El instructor te hace sentir confianza para que se sientan comodos manejando y los precios son excelentes. Les importa que la persona aprenda a manejar en realidad y pasar su examen. Muy recomendados!! Youssef habla un poco de espanol y puede acomodar si solamente hablan espanol read more

Working with Level-Up driving school has been a fantastic experience. I took a 10 course package that made me a better driver and able to pass the driving test with 95. I dreaded the 5 hour course but Abraham made it engaging, interesting and learned many tips and tricks. For the driving sessions, Joseph was always early and tailored each session very effectively to work on key areas. I spent years trying to learn to parallel park, but Joseph's method and step by step explanation helped me that now I can park very well every time. Joseph was patient, encouraging and gave me the confidence in all areas of driving. I am a much better driver because of him and no longer fear sitting behind the wheel. I enjoyed every session and felt great value and improvement in my abilities every time. I could not have passed the test without Joseph and Level-Up driving school. Thank you so much for all your guidance! read more

Level Up Driving School is one of the most helpful and amazing driving schools. My instructor was Abraham and he helped me pass my road test. Abraham is very patient, helpful, and engaging. He helped me grow more comfortable with driving and honed in on my areas of improvement. He is very passionate about what he does and wants to see his students succeed. He made sure that I felt safe during the lessons, gave me the right amount of motivation, and answered every question that I had along the way. He was punctual, communicative, and offered the most helpful tips for 3 point turns, parallel parking, merging, and basically everything. I am so thankful for Abraham and Level Up Driving School for being accommodating with my schedule and helping me accomplish of goal of getting my license!! This is the best driving school that I would recommend to anyone! read more

I decided to give this driving school a try because of all the raving reviews I had read. They were all right. Yoseph is excellent at what he does. I was a complete newbie and very nervous driving at first, but he gave me the calm and confidence I needed. He worked with me for scheduling the lessons and the road test. I had a total of 15 lessons and passed the test on my first try. Yoseph taught me all the skills I needed; even when I made or almost made what could have been a dangerous mistake, he was calm and patient and understanding - that way, I was able to learn from errors rather than be too scared to drive afterwards. I was able to learn how to drive well and safely with Yoseph. He also actually made the 5 hour pre licensing class very interesting and engaging. I enjoyed learning from him. Would highly recommend Level Up driving school! read more

I took advantage on the sale they had on Groupon for $26.25. I did my 5 hour class the following day with Abraham 02/24/2022 (make sure to send your voucher and permit ID to the email on their site), I received the link for the 5 hour course. The class was set for 5:30 pm, Abraham gave us the option if we wanted to go through until 9 or take two 5 min breaks or go straight through with the lesson. Abraham was an amazing fun instructor, he does make everyone participate which does make it fun and it literally made the time go by FAST!!! He was an amazing and gave us great tips to follow and help us prep for our road test. Furthermore, he did give us a test which you have to send via email to their company, the test was easy and he does go over it at the end in case you have any questions, I will recommend him and his company to anyone!!!!! read more

Highly recommend this driving school. I purchased multiple lessons (15) and took my 5 hour class with them as well. If you're a nervous driver like me (highly recommend buying this many lessons). The school is very accommodating and comprehensive. They teach you useful tips about driving (small tricks with things that I was nervous about like lane changes). I especially loved the 5 hour class (where we were given all the important rules of driving and more-- ex: learned about how to distinguish between basic car repairs electric vs mechanical, driving records and their impact, etc). If they taught me how to strap in a car seat I would've learned everything I ever need to know about operating a vehicle. Abraham is a wonderful instructor- encouraging, engaging, patient, but gives the gentle push needed to move forward. read more

I cannot say enough about my experience with Level Up. From scheduling the classes/lessons to picking which package worked best, they were so responsive and patient. I was lucky enough to get Yoseph as my instructor and everything in all the reviews are true about him. He is so funny, patient and pleasant. I was a nervous/anxious mess and he talked me through everything, kept my mind on the lesson but also chatted to keep me calm. He is able to teach you in simple and effective ways and you truly feel prepared for the road test. It took about 1.5 months total from start to finish and I am so grateful to Yoseph. Every time I get behind the wheel, I really do thank him for his time and lessons. read more

I failed the road test two times before and I wasn't expecting to pass the 3rd either. I decided to take classes with Yoseph and he was a very good instructor. During my first lesson I was turning poorly and did not handle the vehicle well. Yoseph teaches extremely well and helps you learn the proper driving techniques you need to pass the road test. His rates are excellent and he's usually early for the scheduled lesson so you can get it done faster. He also shows you exactly how a real road test will go, so you won't have any surprises on test day. Thanks to him, I was able to pass the road test with ease. This is a fantastic driving school and you will pass if you enroll in it. read more

I am a teenage girl who suffers from severe anxiety, and I never thought I would be able to pass my driving test let alone get in the car. Yoseph from level up driving school is an incredible teacher, instructor and friend. He is open to everything you tell him and will never judge you. You can tell him what you need work on and he will help you master it in just minutes. He always finds a way to make me laugh and he does so much for his students. He supported me when I was having an anxiety attack and made me feel better instantly. He helped to me feel confident behind the wheel. If you are looking for a school to attend this is your sign, I would look no further. read more

I had a horrible experience with another driving school and was desperate. I did my due diligence and found Level Up on google they had very impressive ratings. Yoseph is an excellent instructor personable, patient and precise on all the rules of the road and how to not only pass your driving test but to feel more comfortable and confident in your driving. I paid for 10 lessons and passed my driving test on the first try. He had six students that day take their driving test.....they all passed. Thank you Level Up and much gratitude and thanks to Yoseph as well. If you are looking for a reputable driving school that gets the job done look no further. read more

I highly recommend this Driving School for new drivers and for those who have failed previously and want to get their drivers license! I went to a previous Driving School and learned absolutely nothing both times! When I went to the school, Abraham the five hour course instructor, went through everything that you need to know, all the rules of the road, all the signs etc. It will feel like a class LOL but he goes over everything thoroughly was very nice encourage his participation and it's a light environment. After doing the five hour course again at the school for the first time, I passed my road test a week and a half later! read more

Yoseph is an amazing patient teacher. I made plenty of dangerous errors and mistakes but he always stayed calm and taught me. He prepares you immensely for the exam and is sure to explain the practical and theoretical reasons for why we do things. I appreciated this because I wanted to understand why we do things and what the laws were and sure enough Yoseph provided. His scheduling is flexible and he picks you up and drop you off. He was spot on with what my road test would look like and I was immensely nervous. But on the day of the exam I was very well prepared. Thank you Yoseph. read more

EXCELLENT!! I highly recommend this driving school. Level Up driving school has great and affordable prices. I was always scared to drive but Mr. Yoseph gave me the confidence I needed since the first day. He is an amazing instructor and human being. He teaches you everything you need to know to be a safe driver and pass the road test with flying colors! All the team is very professional and easy to contact. They also worked with my busy schedule and were able to get the times I wanted. Thanks to them I passed my driving test on the first time. Thank you for the great service!! read more

It was just a day or two before my road test that I have decided to go to a driving school for a brush-up class and see how I was doing. I must say that they adjusted their schedule and got me in despite of a really short notice. I did know how to drive but there are many things you got to follow to pass a road test. I took two classes and they were very helpful in getting my license on my first road test. I would definitely recommend this school. They are quick at responding, they are flexible and the instructor is a sweetheart. read more

Great driving instructing. I am a full time college student, work a part time job and this school was able to fit in driving lessons within my schedule. I had less than an hour of actual driving experience before starting. The 10 lesson package is well worth it. the instructor is friendly and will let you know your mistakes and how to fix them. I went from knowing barely anything to passing my road test on my first road test. Anything is possible. I highly recommend this driving school. thank you Yoseph read more

Such a lovely experience I have had with the Level Up Driving School. Only 2 months and 6 lessons with them and I passed my road test on my first go! Definitely recommend for anyone who feels like they could use some assistance with driving. Prices are perfectly ranged for the class or package you are interested in taking & feels best suit you! Also a shout out to my guy Yusuf. He is an excellent instructor who got me where I am today. Licensed and on the road safely! read more

Level Up Driving School is the best value for money, they offer great package deals and the perfect amount of personalized coaching to make you ready for the test. I passed my driving test first time after a month of lessons here. Yoseph is a great guy, very accommodating with prompt pick up service and knows exactly how to help you pass. Yoseph gave me the confidence to be a great driver. And I would recommend level up driving school to everyone. read more

I had a great experience with Level up driving school! I purchased one of their packages and it was the best decision I could've made. Yoseph was my instructor and he was very patient and kind, he taught me everything I needed to know for the road test, and definitely improved my driving greatly. I passed the road test this morning on my first try and owe it all to this school! Thank you! read more