I'm absolutely thrilled that I had the experience of working with Jesse. It helped me so much to…read morefinally get my U.S. driver's license. I have a license from another country, but it is not convertible to American driving license, so I had to basically go through the entire process again. I honestly thought it wouldn't be a big problem... until I faced the reality. There were so many technicalities on the driving test that I couldn't pass it. To the point that I started to doubt myself and developed driving anxiety. That's when I realized I needed to try something different. I needed help from a professional. And that's how I found Hoku Driving School. That was one of the best decisions I've made. Jesse is everything in one person. Super positive, encouraging, and also very informative. After just the first lesson, I felt a big shift in my confidence. I stopped doubting myself. And it wasn't just feel-good talk -- he gave me very practical, helpful info that actually made me a better driver. But what really made the difference were all the little tips and tricks on how to pass the test. On top of that, he's just a great person to spend time with in the car. We talked about different things, he kept my nerves down. He was cheering me on till the day I had a test. I really felt like someone was on my side, rooting for me. It was absolutely worth the investment, and now I'm recommending him to anyone who's going through this process. Don't struggle alone. Just hire a professional and save yourself the tears and the stress.

Highly recommend using Hoku Driving School. Jesse helped my daughter pass her drivers test with…read moreonly a few sessions! She is going to college on the mainland and needed to get her driver's license fast. She had not driven a lot, but Jesse gave her the tools and confidence that allowed her to pass the test on the first time and with a perfect score! According to my daughter, Jesse made the experience very fun! He made her feel comfortable by telling funny stories all while giving super easy to understand instructions. He created a non-judgmental environment and focused on things she needed to improve on. This was a 10 out of 10 experience, and I would strongly recommend using Hoku Driving School if you want to learn how to drive correctly is an efficient timeframe.

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Bee Safe Driver's Education with Uncle Jay was an excellent course. Uncle Jay was a fun and…read moreeasy-going instructor, and taught me everything I needed to know in order to pass my drivers test. I never thought I would ever get my license because I took so long to get it, but because of Uncle Jay I passed my test on the first try! I went from being totally afraid of driving, to actually comfortable! Scheduling to practice driving was easy and flexible as well.

I'm very impressed with Jacob's leadership and training with my son. He's well organized and a…read morewonderful driving instructor. He takes time with his students and is very dedicated to help them succeed. Jacob had the kids involved by creating videos to show why it's very important to be responsible before driving behind the wheel. A good friend of mines recommend Jacob and the school which is why I enrolled my child. Mahalo Jacob for all you've done for my son. Sabrina Ribuca

Jacob is excellent!…read more Life is busy, and we thought it would be extremely difficult to get our 16-year-old licensed--especially with all the Honolulu Graduated Driver Licensing Program requirements, which felt intimidating to us as newbies. Thanks to Jacob, the entire process was smooth and stress-free. He was responsive, patient, and an excellent communicator, guiding us step-by-step through exactly what needed to be done. Our daughter attended six consecutive Sunday classroom sessions and, despite some initial apprehension, ended up really enjoying herself. Jacob made the classes fun and engaging with group assignments, skits, videos, and friendly competitions. He even bought boba for the winners--which alone would have won our daughter over! As an added bonus, she got to know students from other schools. The one-on-one behind-the-wheel sessions were just as wonderful. Jacob's car has a passenger-side brake, which eased a lot of our fear and helped our daughter progress much faster. Over the course of the required 50 hours of parent-child driving practice, we noticed a clear boost in her confidence after every session with Jacob. It was also incredibly helpful that he took her on the actual test route the day before her exam, which made her feel fully prepared. Our daughter "passed first crack," and we couldn't be happier! To top it off, Jacob highlights his students' accomplishments on Instagram, which is fun and motivating. We were so fortunate to have found him--Jacob is truly the best!

I should have look at the reviews In yelp before taking the adult program. This is my first time…read moregoing on yelp to review. Not recommended for beginners. I took the adult driving program with instructor Lenard Wong. While he might be a good driver himself, he is not a good instructor for beginners. I would only recommend him to people who already know how to drive and just need a refresher. For first-time and nervous drivers like me, I highly discourage choosing him. Every time I made a mistake, he would scold, yell, or sigh. This made me incredibly anxious and unable to focus. To make matters worse, he barely explained the rules or how to use the car's mirrors, mechanisms, and other essential functions, nor did he give detailed tips on how to drive well. By the second lesson, he made me drive on the main streets without proper, detailed preparation. Yes I made a lot of mistakes but everyone makes mistake and has different pace. I am trying to learn and that is what I am paying for but with him I am barely learning to drive. If you have zero driving experience, I strongly advise looking for a different driving school or instructor who is patient and thorough.

tried wong way 2 different times the first time i had leonard and thought i was the problem because…read moreof my lack of experience and was critiqued heavily the second lesson its like he completely forgot what we worked on and i just thought its okay maybe i can just sharpen what i already know. tried again a couple weeks ago in hope for a different instructor but got the same guy and i told him im okay with my turns and just wanted to work on parallel parking. He proceeded to ask where i learned from and i said my friend and he told me that they didnt know what they were doing even though they have been driving for 6 years. and i had my road test and on the way he FELL ASLEEP but i wasnt gonna let that stop me. when we got there he wanted to get some practice in so we drove the kapolei route and when driving pass a cross walk i slowed down which he asked me why i did so, i couldnt give an answer at the time i just thought its was right and he said there was no reason to and low and behold that was something i got marked down for because i was supposed to slow down incase pedestrians wanted to walk. do not recommend if you guys get leonard im not sure about any other intructor apart of this company i have not been introduced to anyone new.

My son just finished his classroom instruction for driving school. It has prepared him to take the…read morewritten test for his permit. I'm so happy I found this school for my kids. The instructor was the BEST!! She was patient, kind, and took the time to really explain everything. My son has more confidence in driving and is excited and ready for his written exam.

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Just witnessed him scrape another vehicle while backing out of a parking space. It was loud and I…read morebet he heard/felt it because he braked for a moment THEN CONTINUED BACKING OUT AND TRYING TO DRIVE AWAY! My bf walked in front of the car blocking him from leaving because there was a huge scratch on the other car (white 4Runner)! He ended up pulling back in and saying there was nothing and if it was our car, but it was another guys car at Diners in Kalihi. The owner of the car heard/seen it because he came over to look at the side that was scratched and it looked like they were exchanging info. I saw the driving ad on the sides of his vehicle, and when he saw me taking pictures he took them off and put it in his trunk! Would not recommend!!

I am thoroughly unimpressed with my driving instructor's behavior which fell short of professional…read morestandards. It was unnecessary for him to discuss his personal life. My aim is to gain driving proficiency and confidence behind the wheel. Nonetheless I remain positive that I will attain this objective with a more dependable instructor.

I enrolled my teenage daughter with FSN Driving School with master trainer Fernie Nicolas. Fernie…read morewas at one time, a driving examiner for the City & County of Honolulu, so he is adept at prepping the student to pass the driving exam. My daughter is shy and not one to warm up to people right away and she was terrified at the thought of driving a car. However, she felt extremely comfortable with Fernie, as he was patient and calm with her. He was also flexible with his scheduling and will book 2-hour appointments with the student per lesson, allowing you to book appointments weeks ahead of time. Wherever location you take your driving test, Fernie will prep the student at the driving test site to be familiar with it. He will also take your student driver to the driving exam, using Fernie's car they learned to drive with. Thanks to Fernie, my daughter was able to pass her driving exam at Kapolei. It's a huge plus to have a driving instructor who was once an official examiner and is familiar with all the test locations. And as previously indicated, Fernie's calm demeanor will make your student driver very relaxed and comfortable. He's definitely worth 5 stars! His rates are standard and his professional training service was money well spent.

This is geniunely the worst possible school you could send your kids to (especially if they are a…read morepoc/non hawaiian or white). The amount of racial trauma I had endured at this establishment was insane. They unfairly single out students of color, would try to get them in trouble for things other students would do, scream and curse at them, share your personal information to staff in front of the students, and then act like nothing happened. A lady (who was not even a teacher & would wear color contacts) would try to recruit other staff to slutshame me, would only try to get me in trouble even if other students would wear the same thing, and even made comments about what i was wearing when i wasnt even at school. This school is very biased towards certain students, at one point a student was able to complete all their classes virtually while everyone else had to go in person because their parents gave them extra money, but god forbid your midriff accidentally shows. When racism and unfairness were brought to the schools attention they did nothing. Instead they screamed at me until I cried and the lady defended it by saying she has friends who are of color so she cant be racist. At one point at the school a teacher would constantly talk about x related things and drugs but was later removed. Another teacher ended up dating one of their students shortly after they graduated but the school invited them back as a dj for a school event.... Ive been holding this in for awhile but this school was one of the worst decisions I ever made. Please just go somewhere else and I hope they replace the staff or atleast get a cafeteria or gym.

This private school is all smoke in mirrors. The buildings are not cared for- there are broken…read moreblinds, uneven floors and buildings in disrepair that make it look unkempt. Teachers and principals turnover fast because of the very toxic environment and culture. The bullies stay and continue their reign of terror, and the great teachers and leaders have to leave. Teachers talk badly about students and parents in front of other students and parents. There is no transparency of where the tuition money is going. The tuition is very high and there are no repairs done at the school and they can't keep good teachers. What is the problem??? If you send your kids here, you will see for yourself.

I've called these ppl and I even went there to get gift certificates. This is the most ridiculous…read moremassage place I've been too. They never call you back. The lady talked to my wife last. I left a message last week. So i decided to go there today and purchase gift certificates for my wife. The lady said she was too busy and would call me back. That was 4 hours ago. I recommend you don't waste your time. I believe it's a scam school that just takes your money but really doesn't give any massages. Be careful. You've been warned. As a business owner, I am disappointed on how unreliable and unprofessional these people are. Don't go.

Booked my 50 minute massage with Meki online 1/23. The…read moreschool was difficult to find. I used google maps and it kept taking me to the Fire Station. I looked at some pictures on Yelp and figured out where it was. It's the big pink building Hawaiian paradise coffee. The school isn't listed outside the building. Drive around back and you will find it. I must say they have some serious CV rules. You wait inside your car and call the number listed on the door. They take your temperature and ask you questions about coughing , fever etc. He also said I needed to wash my hands for 20 seconds. Both parties are required to wear mask. He did give me one of those flimsy mask. I'm a rule follower and abided by all the rules. The massage was fine. He's said he was new and learning. I felt the price and level of service seemed fair. Probably $35 would be fair. They also charge an extra $5 for something I'm not sure. I would recommend it and remember they are students. I did leave a nice tip. He was very professional and seemed very sincere.