I highly recommend instructor Travis Gomez and Drivers Education Alliance! Travis made classroom…read morecourses engaging and fun for the kids. It was easy scheduling appointments for behind the wheel instruction with Travis. He gave helpful feedback and tips to improve my child's driving. With Travis' support, my daughter passed her driver's road test on the 1st attempt! Thank you, Travis!!

Long due review! My apologies Jacob. By far, above and beyond the best instructor/ teacher out…read morethere. With all the choices we have for driving school, what made us decide to go with Driver Education Alliance/ JW driving school, after researching and reading reviews from yelp and google, one thing stood out. Jacob is young! And students (teenagers) can relate to him. So, communication was a BIG PLUS in my opinion when it comes to teenagers. To some parents out there, Don't be dissuade of Jacob's age (being young) he is old enough to teach our teenagers, and he is an actual teacher by career. JW driving is something extra he does aside from his teaching job. This alone tells me how much he enjoys teaching, and it really shows. My kids were able to endure 5-6 hour classes on the weekend. I heard them laughing and very engaging, and that's because Jacob makes it fun for them to learn. He makes them do presentations, hence the students are really taking the time to learn and understand. Jacob is very dedicated to our children. He has a classroom full of teenagers, but I feel like my kids were getting private lessons from him because that's how dedicated he is to each student (We're not just a number of faces that he sees daily). He made sure that the kids were really prepared for written and driving exam. He took the time to take them in different routes, whether it's in Wahiawa or Kapolei. He made sure to find each of our kids comfort level. Now that's dedication ensuring to see his students succeed! Honestly, i cannot thank Jacob enough. He is so patient with the kids that he was able to ease our stress and anxiety. We live in town and I will drive all the way in Mililani because I know Jacob will take away all the anxiety we have when the kids were learning to drive But it doesn't end there. He truly cares about the students and the parents too. He is very accommodating and will always try to make scheduling work for the entire family. He is prompt. He is also good at sending reminders which is a big plus for busy parents. And at the end of each lesson, he gave us tips/ feedbacks, which helped us a lot during the kids own driving hours. There's a lot more I can say, but if you're looking for a driving instructor for your teen, look no further than JW Driving School or in IG, Drivers Education Alliance / Jacob Wong

Excellent class and on the road. My daughter was very comfortable with Mr. Wong. Passed on the…read morefirst try. Thank you Mr. Wong!

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!

Highly recommend! Grateful to instructor Jimmy for helping our son gain confidence in driving…read moresafely and understanding the rules of the road. Jimmy was professional, patient, flexible with scheduling and easy to work with. He is straightforward in a caring way and our son appreciated his expert instruction and constructive feedback. Our son practiced with us between the weekly lessons and passed his road test on the first try. Mahalo Jimmy and Keku's!

We are incredibly grateful for Keku's Driving Academy and especially for Scott Keku. Years ago, we…read morepurchased their driving course for our daughter when she was still in high school. The program included both a classroom component and a behind-the-wheel component. At the time, she was able to complete the classroom portion, which helped her successfully obtain her learner's permit. Unfortunately, due to timing and life transitions, she never had the opportunity to use the hands-on driving portion before graduating high school and moving on to college. Fast forward a few years--my daughter has been struggling to pass her driving exam, so I reached out to Scott to explain our situation and simply ask if there was any way he might be willing to help. Scott went above and beyond anything we expected. He graciously offered my daughter a complimentary driving session, even though years had passed since we originally purchased the course. During that session, Scott was outstanding. He took my daughter through the actual exam route, explained exactly what examiners look for, and gave her clear, practical feedback on what she needs to improve. He even ran the lesson as if it were a real driving test--playing the role of the examiner and scoring her--so she could truly understand the expectations and feel prepared. His knowledge of the DMV testing process is impressive, and his ability to explain things calmly and clearly made a huge difference in my daughter's confidence. Scott is the definition of a true professional: compassionate, patient, extremely knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in helping students succeed. My daughter walked away from that session feeling informed, empowered, and confident that she now has the tools she needs to pass her driving exam. We are so thankful for Scott's kindness and generosity, and we cannot recommend Keku's Driving Academy highly enough. If you have a child who needs to learn the rules of the road, build confidence behind the wheel, and be truly prepared for their driving test, this is the driving school you want. Mahalo, Scott--you made a real difference for our family.

Brian was my instructor and he was AMAZING. He was very patient and his instructions were clear and…read morethorough. Thanks to him I was able to finally pass my road test. In 2 lessons he helped me adjust my driving habits to be ready for the test and it worked! I'd previously had friends and family work with me but I failed each test I took and their advice didn't seem to help me, so I decided to try Akamai Driving School. I 100% recommend to anyone looking for a teacher or wanting to improve their driving for any reason. Thank you Brian!

He is the best !!! I inquired about the youth driver's license. Although he did not have this…read morecourse, he still patiently explained the entire course in detail on the phone.

Instructor should display more professionalism. Should be more open to questions and have a less…read morecondescending demeanor.

I got my license after sessions!!! Super helpful and prepared me well! Thank you so muchread more

I'm a nervous mother with a new-ish driver and decided to finally hand over the reigns to a…read moreprofessional... and happy I did! My daughter came home happy to have learned so much and extremely more confident after her 2-hour lessons with Lenard. She decided to keep practicing with her permit and call for another 2-hour lesson before her driving test. Living in east Oahu costed an extra $20 which was no problem because we're limited on good driving instructors over here! $80/hour with 2-hour min + $20 travel fee. Excellent driving school with prompt replies and reliable instructor. Highly recommend!

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.

Brian is Highly recommended!…read more I had my road test today and passed on my first try! A huge thank you to Brian for helping me get there. I'm 33 years old and had never touched a steering wheel before I started lessons with Brian. The fact that I passed on my first attempt speaks volumes--you just need a great instructor, and Brian is the one. No doubt about it. Brian is patient, calm, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I am a very slow learner, but he took the time to teach me the basics first and then gradually built my skills and confidence from there. He never rushed me and always made sure I understood each lesson before moving on. As someone whose first language is not English, it was especially helpful to have an instructor who was patient and able to explain things clearly. Brian made the learning process comfortable and stress-free. He teaches everything you need to know to be fully prepared for your driving test and genuinely wants his students to succeed. If you or a loved one are looking for a driving instructor, I highly recommend Brian at A to Z Driving School. He will work with you until you feel comfortable, confident, and ready to pass your test. Thank you again, Brian!

Brian is an excellent driving instructor. He is patient, communicative, and has all the techniques…read moreand strategies I needed to pass my driving test. He uses very effective teaching tools to clearly demonstrate the rules of the road and proper driving skills. I am a teacher at the University of Hawaii, and from a teaching perspective, I am truly impressed by the quality of his instruction. He genuinely cares about his students and is invested in helping them succeed. I am from Hong Kong and started with absolutely no driving experience. I didn't even know how to ride a bike or operate a vehicle. I was starting completely from zero. Brian taught me step by step with great patience. Even when I made mistakes, he never scolded me. Instead, he was always encouraging and supportive. I only began lessons in late December, and I obtained my license on April 16, taking the test in Kapahulu, which is known to be quite challenging. Although I failed my first attempt, Brian carefully explained what went wrong and worked with me to develop a clear plan to improve my weaknesses. As a non-native English speaker, I also appreciated how clear and easy Brian is to communicate with. Despite living in town, he was willing to travel all the way from Mililani to teach me. Brian is experienced, knowledgeable about the rules and skills required, and always provides clear, structured guidance. I feel very fortunate to have had him as my driving instructor.

Very disappointing. The driving portion was never done with my child. After notifying Mr. York over…read morea month in advance the date of the scheduled driving test he failed to reply with his available dates. He didn't want to schedule driving dates until we scheduled the driving test and after my child texted him with the date he said he was off island. Then my child texted him after the date he said he'd be back on-island with no reply. Very unreliable, do not recommend.

Rod York is the best. My son finished his classroom session last week. He had a blast and learned a…read morelot. Still needs to finish his btw (behind the wheel) instruction with him. His price was affordable, $400. Classes were from Monday thru Friday.

My goal was simple: pass my driver's license road test, and I honestly couldn't have done it…read morewithout Cyrus! I only took 6 driving lessons with him before my road test. I started lessons with him at the end of June, and by the end of July I was taking the Kapahulu road test. Before my lessons, I had very little driving experience, so I was definitely nervous going into it and honestly had no confidence that I would pass. But... I PASSED MY ROAD TEST!!! Cyrus made sure I was fully prepared for the test. He was strict when he needed to be, and always pushed me because he knew the actual road test would be even tougher. Every lesson was focused on helping me improve, correcting my mistakes, and building my confidence behind the wheel. Looking back, everything he pointed out during our lessons was exactly what I needed to know for the test. He's honestly a literal miracle worker! I truly couldn't have passed without him. If you're looking for a driving instructor who genuinely wants you to succeed and prepares you for the real road test, I 100% recommend Cyrus. Thank you again so much, Cyrus, for all your help. You're seriously the best instructor ever, and I'll always be grateful for everything you taught me!

Accurate driving was very easy to work with. Signed my 16yr old up for both classroom and behind…read morethe wheel. I would recommend them to anyone with a teen.