Huge shout-out to this driving school and especially Mari! My son was nervous about his behind-the-wheel test, but Mari was incredibly encouraging. My son officially got his license on the first try and we couldn't be happier. We've sent 2 kids through 5-0. See you in a year for the 3rd kid! read more

I took a few lessons with Ralph and had the best experience! after a handful of appointments with him, I passed my road test on the first try! from being fearful of the road, Ralph guided me and comforted me as I navigated my way on the road! it's been a long journey but with 5.0 driving LLC help, I was successful! Ralph is amazing and will help you to gain confidence in the road! read more

Emily was always kind and patient when teaching me how to drive. She showed me how to drive the right way and the tips/tricks on how to pass my road test. I've had nothing but positive experiences during the process of learning how to drive. From starting off of being clueless of knowing how to drive to being more confident on the road without having to be as anxious. Emily made sure that I was driving safe and properly before taking on the road test. I recommend anyone who's willing to want to learn how to drive to apply to 5-0 Driving School! They really do care for their students and teach them professionally and safely. read more

Our 16yo passed on the first try at Kapahulu #iykyk and we couldn't be more happy with this driving school. After making contact and getting on their system, the resources and support through their portal and emails provided the right feedback to address what our teen needed to work on, and the result speaks for itself. Melissa was responsive and flexible with our scheduling needs and answered all of our questions. "Auntie Mel" always showed up early to the meeting spot, took her time, and applied the perfect balance of firmness and patience. After their BTW sessions, our boy felt confident and ready for that obstacle course Kaimuki turns into at 3pm on a weekday for his road test. Maholo nui to 5-0 Driving School; you're very much appreciated and highly recommended. read more

Doesn't respond to emails or calls. Very unprofessional!! Behind the wheel is very difficult to schedule because times are limited unless you don't mind your child missing school to attend driving courses. We ended up getting a drivers license without driving with this company because my child turned 18 before we could even schedule any behind the wheel lessons. I've tried multiple times to ask for a refund but it seems Melissa or whoever is the owner is avoiding me and doesn't respond. I'm debating if it's worth it to go through small claims court for the portion of the price we paid since we never used any of the driving hours. I DO NOT recommend this place! Go get lessons from somewhere else!!! read more

I used 5-0 Driving School again for my youngest daughter and I absolutely wasn't disappointed with the quality of service and the preparation my daughter received. My daughter enjoyed the classes and the one on one driving time. She felt comfortable asking questions and learning. The best part is she passed her driving test on the 1st try. I highly recommend 5-0 Driving School. Both my daughters had great experiences and both are safe drivers. It's worth the investment and as a parent, you are putting your child(ren) in great hands! read more

5-0 Driving School - Mahalo 5-0 Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me

See all

I did the adult combo package that included a 4 hour zoom meeting which they went over everything you need to know about driving. As well as 6 hours of behind the wheel practice. Before taking classes with 5-0 driving school, I wasn't a confident driver and was nervous. However Mari was a great instructor and allowed me to gain confidence with my driving. I got my drivers licenses on my first try! Thank you Mari, I recommend any adult that's trying to get their licenses to take lessons here! read more

5-0 Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me

I reached out to 5-0 Driving School after my son took his road test at Waianae and did not pass. He was very disappointed and frustrated because he had successfully completed the Driver's Education and BTW requirements with another popular driving school. Melissa responded immediately to my query to get a better idea of what happened and what we needed (additional BTW lessons) and told me that one of her driving instructors would be in contact shortly to arrange lesson dates and times. This driving instructor turned out to be Mel, and she is truly a blessing. She's caring and supportive and encouraging and really taught my son to be a better, safer, and more confident driver. She worked with us in finding times that worked with a busy student's schedule. She kept me (the stressed out mom) in the loop by texting and calling. The other guys failed to do that. My son took an additional four (4) Behind-the-Wheel lessons with Mel. I could immediately see a vast improvement in my son's driving right after the first lesson. A lot of time was spent getting my son more familiar and comfortable in Kapolei, where he would take his road test. When it came to finding a road test, 5-0 Driving School helped me out with that too! They worked their magic and were able to find a road test slot closer than the late-March appointment I had scheduled back in October. Honestly, it was Mel's belief in my son's ability that inspired him to pass his road test. She had confidence in him and that in turn made him feel confident about himself and able to perform well on the road test with just one error. I already put my daughter's name on their waitlist. You should do the same--their waiting list is long, but worth the wait, and they obviously have a teaching formula that works. We are thrilled that we stumbled upon 5-0 Driving School. read more

5-0 Driving School - Road test success, thanks to 5-0 Driving School! - Driving Schools Near Me

With both me and my wife working, we had a difficult time trying to spend the time with our kids to teach them how to drive. With the way things are now, if your child is under 18 years they would have to have so many hours of classroom driver's education and then learn on the vehicle. We waited till our daughter turned 18 so that she could just take the 5-0 Driving School Behind The Wheel lessons. My daughter, Chloe, had a tremendous experience learning from Melissa, who was super patience and positive. So when my son, Conor, turned 18 we decided to give them a call again. Conor learned the intricacies of driving under the tutelage of Mari. She was knowledgeable, patient and understanding and trained him in all the nuances of what he needs to do when driving as well as going over the road test course and explaining what the examiners are looking at. Since my wife and I are just busy with work, we signed him up for the 5-0 Driving School's Road Test Service because they provided a pick up/drop off service as well as usage of their car to the road test appointment. It was such a relief knowing that the 5-0 Driving School was there to guide my son on what to do. When my son took his 1st road test, he didn't pass because he didn't do a couple of head checks, parked a little too far from the curb and made an error when making a left turn. We just chalked it up to him being really nervous. On the 2nd try, it was the error of not making some head checks and going a little into the next lane when making a right turn. He was again really nervous. He had the same examiner again who I found out from our student help that she was dubbed "The Dragon Lady" because she was known to fail a lot of young kids. We never gave up and continued to call on Mari to help teach our son to get "used to driving" and learn not to feel nervous. Even though he failed twice, Mari was always positive and worked with Conor on his weaknesses and tendencies. After a good amount of time and lessons, we felt it was time to give it another go; Conor was very confident in his driving skills by now. My son took his 3rd road test and miraculously he had a different examiner; as a result he passed with flying colors. Third times a charm! If you have a child that is coming of age and wants to get their driver's license, look no further...turn to the 5-0 Driving School. Under the guidance of Melissa and Mari, along with their patience, positivity and cheerfulness, your child will learn everything they need to know about navigating the roadways in a safe manner and in the process, gain the confidence to know that they too can be a certified HDL driver! read more

5-0 Driving School - After his 3rd try, with the help of Mari @ 5-0 Driving School...he finally got his HDL - Driving Schools Near Me

Got my driving license...on the second try...my fault, not that of my instructors at 5-0. There is an initial class of video instruction mostly. Melissa and Mal - owners of the school - are thoughtful and you can tell they want you to drive but be safe and abide by the rules of the road. Melissa was my initial instructor and , in talking with her sister Lisa, she said I had come a long way in several months. Yes, previously I had spent more time in the back seat than even the passenger seat...so the interior of the car was just as new as driving on the road. My primary instructor was Lisa and she teaches adult student drivers. She is flexible, giving me more time to drive on certain days Also, other students were included, so that 2 students could pay for typical time period of 1.5 hours but as it was 2 student drivers we both got to split a 3 hour drive time: a 2 for 1 deal. We usually drove on Thursdays and I learned as much as I laughed...she is very personable. Lisa helped me with my driving test appointments and getting my license by providing the car, with proper paperwork, and being of general assistance and support. Much mahalo to all at 5-0 Driving School and the orher students that I got to drive with. read more

5-0 Driving School - Success - Driving Schools Near Me

See all

My daughter did not have a good experience. Instructors have different approaches and this one's is "sink or swim". Kind of harsh. We found another school that was a better fit. read more

Searched high and low for a teens driving program that fulfilled state requirements and enhanced my kid's skill behind the wheel. This is the one. Instructor was very patient with my shy kid. Melissa and her program is awesome. Took the road test one week ago and passed...1 and done! read more

As an older adult with driving anxiety, it was vital that I found an instructor to work with. I found 5-0 Driving School here on Yelp. I got the adult combo. It was an easy process- condensed virtual instruction and on the road instruction. The virtual instruction was long, but favorable as it didn't require me to spend time on multiple days away from my kids. I learned a lot and the instructors made the virtual session as enjoyable as they could. I was relieved to see people of all stages of life taking the course. It helped ease my mind a bit. I worked with Henry. He was extremely patient, informative and calm which was exactly what I needed given driving has been a lifelong fear of mine. He also gave me great tips on what to expect for the road test. It was worth every penny. I'm thrilled to say that I am a licensed driver. And while it wasn't as soon as I would have liked it to be (due to my own reasons), it's definitely better late than never! I would highly recommend 5-0 Driving School for anyone who wants to improve their skills and even overcome their fear of driving. read more

Review for adult driving lessons - Mari was absolutely wonderful and a great teacher. I started lessons weekly/bimonthly in January. I went from being pretty terrible (think nearly running pedestrians over on a crosswalk) to passing my road test on the first try in July with close to zero marks. For those 6 months, Mari helped me become a great driver! She taught in a very easy-to-understand way and was very patient. Not once did she ever lose her patience despite all my mess-ups. She is very personable and felt like a friend to me. The lessons were affordable. And on road test day I bought the package that allowed me to use her car and transported me to and from the DMV. I've tried a few other schools on island but this school was definitely the best. I was not confident I would pass back in January but Mari completely changed that! I still can't believe it. Thank you so much! (Not a sponsored review, I just genuinely loved my experience with this school. read more

I was not ready to take that next step in finding a driving school for our only son because it reminded me just how much he's growing. When looking for a private driving school, I was a bit apprehensive. I came across 5- Driving School and I'm so happy I did! Registration was a breeze. You sign up based on availability. They also have a waitlist when the classes get full and they'll be in touch when there is an opening. I love that we were able to pick the dates that worked for our son as he had on-going sports and we were also off island during one of his virtual sessions. Melissa F. was very accommodating and taught the classes where my son understood. For his behind the wheel (BTW), he was most excited about. I was not. However, his BTW instructor, Mel P. made it such an amazing experience for him. I truly loved the fact that he had a 1 on 1 session with her. I heard from another parent that sent her daughter to another driving school that her daughter had 2 classmates in the backseat while she was doing her BTW with her instructor. I don't know how I would feel about that because if I were my son, it's already a lot to be behind the wheel with my instructor but to have an audience too? No thanks! Anyways, Mel P. taught in a way that my son would finish his session and wouldn't stop talking about it. What he did, what he learned, what route he took, etc...it was nice seeing how my son's face would light up. Mel P. also gave me updates after each session (4 total) and I loved that. I loved hearing feedbacks on what his strongpoints were and what we should continue to work on. For his road test, Mel P. was unable to bring my son because she had a personal matter to tend to but let me tell you...she made sure another instructor was present on the day of his road test to show him the route and to get accustom to the car that he'll be taking his road test in and to make the whole experience a memorable one. Instructor Liza F. was the one who met us an hour half before his road test and showed him the possible routes, made him practice his parking (parallel and reverse) and encouraged him that he could do it. And he did just that. He aced his road test and the first people that knew were all of his instructors. Words can't even express how we're thankful to all of his instructors for teaching and guiding our son during such an important milestone in his life. If you're looking for a trustworthy, family-friendly and knowledgeable driving school, THIS IS IT! Mahalo 5-0 Driving School!!!! read more

5-0 Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me

Melissa has taught two of my teenagers how to drive and they both passed their test. Her communication style and fair but firm teaching makes the kids prepared for the test. read more

5-0 Driving School - She passed!! - Driving Schools Near Me

5-0 Driving School was amazing! My son said the classes were really relaxed and the information was presented very straight forward so there's no confusion about driving rules and what students need to do to obtain their license. Aunty Melissa was very flexible with us for scheduling during the hands on driving portion and even came to pick up my son from home when I was not able to drop him off! My son said she was very calm and never made him feel nervous as he practiced driving with her. She even ensured she scheduled the sessions so that she met with him right before his test so that she could ensure he was ready! My son passed his test on his first try at the Kapolei DMV! read more

5-0 Driving School - After 5-0 driving school I'm confident my son is a safe licensed driver! - Driving Schools Near Me

Thank you 5-0 Driving School and behind the wheel instructor Mari for helping my daughter pass her road test on her first try. As adults we take driving for granted and don't think of rules of the road. From what my daughter was taught by Mari during her behind the wheel sessions, I learned a lot myself and probably wouldn't have passed a road test if I had to take it! Thank you Mari for being very patient and calm while teaching my daughter. She definitely wouldn't have passed if I was her teacher. THANK YOU! read more

Just needed the car for the road test. The car was in great condition and perfect for the road test (Nissan Sentra). Despite me having a decade of prior driving experience, we also practiced the route around Sheridan prior to the test, which was crucial to get familiar, and also override learned bad habits. Opt for the drive around and don't forget to tip Above all, Marcus was helpful, responsive and knowledgeable. Happy to support a well-run local family-owned business. Mahalo read more

Mahalo to 5-0 Driving School for giving my son the confidence to pass his driving test. He took the test at the Koolau location and he passed on his first try! We will definitely using 5-0 Driving School for my younger son in a year when he becomes eligible to get his permit. Mahalo Mellisa and 5-0 Driving School!! read more

I would like to thank 5-0 Driving school for making it possible for Janella to pass her driving test on her first try. It was a little bit challenging due to COVID 19 and the state closures but Melissa worked around with their schedules to make sure she was ready by her appointment. With the online classes, 5-O was very informative and extensive. Janella loved Melissa during her behind the wheel and she gave tips that were very helpful to her students that parents may not share to their kids when they teach them. Thank you 5-O Driving School and more power! read more

5-0 Driving School - Success on her first try! - Driving Schools Near Me

Mari was a very patient instructor who made me feel extremely comfortable behind the wheel. Thanks to 5-0 driving school I'm a confident yet defensive driver and I can't thank you guys enough! Highly recommend. read more

5-0 Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me

Thank you is not enough to express how grateful I am to my instructor Mari! She was amazing! Mari's patient and warm disposition provided a calm and relax experience getting behind the wheel after years of not driving. She has such a confident and sweet demeanor that prepared me for my roadtest after just two lessons. She encouraged me to schedule my roadtest because I was ready! I had an 8:00 a.m appointment and Mari picked me up at 6:30 a.m to practice the route and reassure me again that I can do it. While waiting in line with me, she continued to provide encouragement, confidence and go through a refresher of what we covered in our lessons. She gave me a complete sense of calmness, and peace...Needless to say I passed on my first try! Mari, thank you from the bottom of my heart for going above and beyond! read more

Was super easy to coordinate the classroom portion and the behind the wheel instruction. I like that they communicated any changes to scheduling. All around pleased with this driving school. read more

5-0 Driving School - Thanks 5-0 driving school! - Driving Schools Near Me

My 16 year old daughter just finished up the teen classroom driving course with 4 behind the wheel lessons. The classroom course was conveniently on zoom and the schedule worked great for us. Melissa and Mel were both wonderful, experienced and patient instructors. Melissa made sure to take my daughter on the testing route during her last lesson. She also spent extra time to give us extra tips on the testing routes and parallel parking technique. We continued to practice the skills Melissa taught, and my daughter passed on her first try!!! All her friends were impressed because almost everyone they know didn't pass on their first try. Thank you Melissa and Mel for giving my daughter the confidence and driving skills to be a safe driver on the road. I will definitely be signing up my younger daughter for the 5-0 teen driving class when it's her turn! Mahalo! read more

My son found this school online and there are two places they have the classroom part -Honolulu & Kapolei. Kapolei fills up fast so get on it. My son took the Honolulu because it fit for his scheduled road test by his birthday. Classes on the week days are 3 hours and on Saturdays they are 4hours but they will text you if they end early. Both ladies are awesome and will work with you on schedules and even payments if you need to break it down, they will work with you. For the driving portion, they will pick up at either your home or possibly your school. They were very knowledgeable and kept the parents in the know. We had nothing but good experiences at this driving school. Thanks for all your help! read more

Thank you 5-0 driving school. My daughter passed her road test on the 1st try. You guys are awesome and so amazing. Thank you for being so patient and supportive to us especially with our busy schedules they support us and is flexible. The classroom and btw. Much love and Aloha they give. I would recommend to anyone who wants to learn how to drive. They are the best read more

5-0 Driving School - Driving Schools Near Me

The classes were great for my son and I like that they provided note taking pages to fill in and quizzes at each class. Because of Covid, the classroom part was all online which made it easier. My son drove with both Melissa and Mel and he said they were both patient and nice. He also got to drive with several different vehicles which was also a plus to me. My son had no driving experience before the first driving lesson and I was pleasantly surprised when he drove himself home from Kahala to Hawaii Kai! I am happy to say he passed on his first try at Ko'olau! He will now be driving himself to and from school! Thank you for being great teachers Melissa and Mel at 5-0 driving school! read more

My daughter was hoping to get lessons from this school during the summer before she returned to college. We applied her to get lessons as soon as she got back in June. We didn't hear back from them until August. She was already back in college on the mainland by that time. They are unreliable. They should stop taking applicants if they have too many students to handle. read more

We could have waited until my son was 18 but we were anxious to get another driver for our household. I researched many options for driver's ed to fulfill the classroom hours and Behind-the-wheel hours. Not all driving schools offer both. 5-0 was competitive and more affordable for pricing. But most of all Melissa our instructor was absolutely awesome to work with. Communication was open and she always responded quickly to any questions we had. She is very knowledgeable about what's needed for the DMV. She rightly advised me to make an appt for the driving test as soon as possible because appts are fill up fast. At Least a month out or more to get an appt. Mahalo Melissa for being awesome! Our experience has been all positive. I'm hoping I can follow this up with a pic of my son and his license read more

I was not a very confident driver, and I was incredibly anxious as well. Marcus really helped build my confidence in myself and my driving ability and I passed my road test on the first try! He was also really flexible with scheduling and picking me up to practice. I'm really grateful for this driving school and I 100% recommend it to any one, especially teens like me, who are learning how to drive. read more

I registered in the Adult Combo at 5-0 as an adult driver who hadn't driven at all since getting her license in another country 13 years ago. I had tried re-learning, with my husband teaching me, but I remembered almost nothing and couldn't get a good grasp of the size and position of the car. Though my husband is patient, I realized I would greatly benefit from a professional giving me some formulaic guidance (e.g. the steps and angles needed for parallel parking, where the wheels are in relation to your sightline, etc.). The 4-hour video class already helped a lot with the rules of the road and car position. Then I took 4 BTW lessons with Princess. Booking appointments with her was super easy (through an online calendar), and she was extremely patient, laid-back, and kind. I was really nervous and diffident, and her attitude really helped. After just 4 lessons, I felt much more at ease. I'd say I drive pretty well and safely now :) Money extremely well spent! I recommend 5-0 to anyone who has to (re)learn how to drive. Thank you again, Princess! read more

Melissa is very accommodating to your work and school schedule. The Driver's Ed classes and behind the wheel instructions were very helpful in my son passing the road test his first time. Melissa made my son feel confident about his driving. We'll definatly be signing up our daughter when it's her time to drive in a few years. Thanks again Melissa! read more

I am thankful to my coworker whom referred us to this driving school. My daughter's instructor, Auntie Mel, definitely took the nervousness away from my kid then instilled in her the confidence and skills she needed to be a good driver. My daughter passed her road test today and in just one try. This is awesome news to us. However, I am more proud of her that she has become a safe & defensive driver though these lessons. She proved this to us a few days ago when she avoided an accident with a car that ran a red light. Thank you Auntie Mel! She will continue to build on what you have taught her. read more

5-0 Driving School is the best. I personally have worked with other driving schools when I was trying to get my license 6 years ago, wish I had worked with 5-0 Driving School back then too. I didn't want to teach my husband to drive so I goggle search for driving schools. It was only when I saw the back of a Midweek and saw the ad for 5-0 Driving school did I contact them. Melissa was very nice and professional and answered all my questions. She recommended Lisa to work with my husband. I can honestly say I've learned alot in conversations with Lisa as she helped and taught my husband Mike. Lisa listened to ALL my concerns, answered my questions promptly and always gave her 100% to Mike and I. From start to getting his license on Wednesday, Lisa was always a text away. So very easy to talk to, funny, made everything easy for us, assisted/advised us what to do at Kapolei Hale, waited with us till Mike came back from the test. I highly recommend Melissa, Lisa and the 5-0 Driving School team! Wishing you all the best! Two happy clients here...much love and aloha! read more

See all

5-0 Driving School responded back right away with information about their programs. They were booked up at the time but were very accommodating and kept up with communications with me on any questions I had and put my son on for their next class. My son had Instructor Mel P. I liked that she was firm but patient with my son. I was very pleased with her teaching style and that my son was learning from a very caring and knowledgeable instructor. The most awesome part about the experience with 5-0 Driving School was that they come to the student and pick them up if you live within their driving lesson areas. Most of the other driving schools did not offer this convenience. Being a working, single parent, this was such a big plus for me. On top of getting great lessons, my son learned to drive in a vehicle that was newer, safe and fully equipped for driving lessons. Thank you 5-0 Driving School & Instructor Mel P. for the quality service, convenience and flexible schedule. I would highly recommend them! read more

This is the best driving school. My son enjoyed the class and learned everything needed to become a safe and knowledgeable driver on the road. I am confident in his ability to drive in his own. He passed the test on his first try! Melissa and Mel are great teachers and are flexible if you need to make a change. Highly recommend this driving school for any parents who have teenagers. Much Mahalo to Melissa and Mel! read more

5-0 Driving School is the best driving school to prepare you for both passing your road test & for learning how to drive safely & confidently. Within the first lesson, I had improved dramatically & my progress continued with each lesson. It's great for both underage students & adults. They are extremely patient, they work with your schedule, & they provided an amazing service where they picked you up from your own home which I felt is helpful for adult drivers who are learning! I passed my road test on my first try, & I would recommend 5-0 driving school to anyone who is looking for a driving school! read more

I still can't believe the unprofessional Things that transpired here. My son, who is a senior in high school had two driving lessons with Mari. We don't know if there's something genuinely wrong with this woman? Or what but before the first session began she had to cancel and reschedule because her car broke down before. Not the best first impression when you're trusting your child's safety with someone. It turned out that ended up being the least of our concerns. After the rescheduling twice of the first appointment due to issues on her end, our son came home from his first driving experience and told us all about how his instructor was talking to him about the accident her and her boyfriend were in, and how she suffered a miscarriage. My husband and I were baffled to say the least. Not to mention horrified and disgusted that this is how a "professional" company would act. We called the company and received so much defensiveness it was alarming. To the point it was very strange they were defining their employee. It prompted us to ask, "are you related to this driver?!" sure enough. They were. Our son is incredibly honest and has and would never make up such an insane story. He was just as shocked and uncomfortable with telling us. We cancelled all remaining appointments and spoke to the owner. She wanted a meeting with our child! I absolutely said there was NO chance that woman was ever going near our child again and talking to us is more than sufficient enough. She didn't like that answer, and continued to act like it was no big deal. Hands down this is the strangest review I've ever written for a company but I truly hope that driving instructor ends up getting some professional help, and a warning to all you parents looking to entrust your children with someone emotionally stable. This isn't the place. read more

Both Mari and Matthew are excellent instructors. Mari goes above and beyond to help, 100% recommend.