The driving school learning experience is fairly simple, it's straightforward and he (Jeff - The instructor) corrects you if you're wrong, making drives took a little bit of extra work however he was very accommodating and never failed to show up, overall it was a decent experience albeit a little odd at times. read more

The owner was very helpful with answering our questions about the program and supporting our new driver. Drives were easy to schedule and available. Our driver learned a lot there. read more

We had a HORRIBLE experience with Midwest Five Star Driving School (aka Midwest Five Star Driving School - Woodstock aka Midwest Five Star Driving School - McHenry.) I have NEVER been so disappointed in a business ever. To embarrass the students by sharing private information in front of the whole class, to teach them about drugs beyond what was technically necessary, to yell at the customer and not listen to the concern of the parent (I preferred NOT to have the male teacher be alone in the car with my daughter on drives, and I wanted to sit in the back of the class room for a few days to make sure we were comfortable with the class) was such a disheartening experience. It turned out very badly for all involved. If you, as a future customer, would like more information - feel free to reach out to us. We will be honest and truthful in our experience. read more

This business needs to be shut down. Janet and Jeff only really care about the money in their pockets rather than the safety and well being of these children. We had to call the cops due to Jeff placing his hand on my daughter's arm and down by her thigh. He claimed he was pointing at something both times. If this was true he had no excuse to be touching my daughter and making her feel extremely uncomfortable. It was unprofessional and disgusting. Mind you it was also during times when it was just my daughter in the vehicle and not another student in the back. Conveniently enough his dash cams that recorded inside and outside of the vehicle were not working at the time so it was solely based on our statements with no evidence. There were times when he would leave other drivers in the Casey's parking lot in Harvard waiting for their ride. Unacceptable. He was incredibly rude to my daughter and a complete jerk. I regret giving this Company my business. My daughter deserved a better/safer experience. Please do your research before making the decision to pursue with Midwest. read more

My daughter had a good experience with Top Driver. I brought my son here because the owner's husband/father, a vet, saw one of our horses and she wanted to be sure we knew they had a new driving school. The husband was nice and very competent so I thought this would be the case in the operation of the driving school It was a newer small business, I decided to invite some other moms to bring their kids to a summer of driving instruction with Janet. It did not go as I had hoped. Listen, these boys are the cream of the crop at school. No trouble, never a detention, never an issue out of any of them and they are also involved in football together. Today I had to call the police on Midwest Five Star Driving School after my son was dumped in the dark for not having his permit for an observation, though the owner had a copy. It was snowing, freezing and her words to him were, "Give me your permit.. Then get out of the car.". Period. He had no ride, she didnt ask him if he could call his mom, there was no place to wait and it isnt a populated or safe area. The police had to wait with him while I arranged for emergency transportation. Thank God his phone had a charge. I feel the school should make arrangements to call a parent in this situation. My husband is also a vet and owns a small business. I can tell you if we left a client or patient abandoned in a dark parking lot in the snow in winter people would go CRAZY. Why would you do it to a 15 year old boy who lives down the road from you, Janet? My son was not happy on nearly every day of class or drives. My son reported to me that he accidentally hit the gas and lurched the school car forward. He was embarassed and wasnt expecting that and apologized. He was used to driving a more powerful car at home. His sister drives it to drop him off and he tells me the instructor, Janet, said to him that "Yeah, we all know you drive a truck," as if he was bragging about it which would be out of character and was not his intent. He felt very degraded by Janet Kapraun that day and upset with the way she taught the classes, her interactions with his friends and her attitude toward them. My son tells me he felt humiliated and degraded and angry when she spoke in certain ways to his friends at class. I never had these issues at Top Driver. There are many other Janet-isms to report but I am running out of space. This seems to be a mother/son operation. So if you need to complain you could be met with no result which is what occurred with my complaints to their business. The son takes the complaints and was defensive. The other mothers I took felt the same and I feel embarassed to have recommended Midwest Five Star Driving School owned by Jeff Kapraun and owner or employee Janet Kapraun of Harvard, Illinois. I am calling the police department back now... read more

I'm sure many other parents have regretted using this company too. I transferred my daughter and I wish I would have done it sooner. He is happy to take your money but not available for any observation time instead he wants to charge you more for drive time. He is a scam artist and I want buyers to be aware! read more

I sent my son to Midwest 5 Star Driving School and he couldn't have had a better experience. The instructor kept the kids' attention by being entertaining and fun yet focused. My son was sad that class eventually ended. Plus, the class is reasonably priced! read more