Business Details
29 Years
experience
Your Trusted Driving School in Honolulu
Founded in 1997, About Driving has established itself as Hawaii's premier provider of professional driving instruction. Our team of certified instructors brings decades of combined experience to personalized in-car lessons tailored for both teens and adults. We specialize in creating a structured yet supportive learning environment that prioritizes safety while building driver confidence. Our DOT-certified curriculum follows industry-leading standards, with a proven track record of preparing students for successful road testing. Every lesson is conducted in well-maintained, modern vehicles specifically designed for training purposes. We offer flexible scheduling options including daily and evening hours to accommodate various availability needs.Our commitment to excellence extends to our unique FREE pick-up and drop-off service for student convenience. As a fully licensed and insured business, we maintain strict adherence to all state and federal requirements. Our reputation as AAA Driver Improvement Program certified experts continues to attract clients across Honolulu and West Hawaii. Through consistent quality instruction and transparent communication, we've maintained long-term relationships with our clientele. The business owner, James Onishi, personally oversees all operations to ensure service standards are consistently met.
Services
Teen Driving Classes
Adult Driving Lessons
DOT Certified Instruction
Free Pick-up/Drop-off
Road Test Preparation
Customized Instruction
Night Driving Lessons
In-car Training
Permit Preparation
Driver Education
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of experience providing driving instruction since 1997
- Our certified instructors provide personalized one-on-one in-car lessons
- We offer FREE pick-up and drop-off for student convenience
- Fully licensed and insured with AAA Driver Improvement Program certification
- Modern training vehicles specifically designed for driving instruction
Associations and certifications
- DOT
- AAA Driver Improvement Program
What people say
Very patient
On time
Build confidence
Perfect for beginners
Awesome instructor
Services
Teen Driving Classes
Customized driving instruction for teenagers aged 15.5+. Private in-car lessons focus on foundational driving skills, traffic law knowledge, and confidence building through progressive skill development. Instructors provide personalized guidance tailored to each student's learning pace and specific challenges.
Adult Driving Lessons
Professional driving training for adults at all experience levels. Instruction addresses adult-specific learning requirements with techniques proven to develop safe driving habits through practical behind-the-wheel experience and real-world scenario practice. Lessons accommodate varying schedules and skill development needs.
DOT Certified Instruction
Officially recognized driving curriculum meeting federal standards. Instruction follows approved guidelines for driver education with documented training procedures that satisfy regulatory requirements for both teen and adult driving certifications.
Free Pick-up/Drop-off
Complimentary transportation service for lesson participants. Covers pick-up and drop-off locations within service areas to remove transportation barriers for students. Available during standard operating hours with advance scheduling coordination.
Night Driving Lessons
Specialized driving instruction during nighttime hours. Focuses on low-light visibility challenges, proper lighting use, and night-specific driving techniques to develop comprehensive driving capabilities in various lighting conditions.
People
James Onishi
Owner/Instructor
Owner and lead instructor with over 25 years of experience. Completed AAA Driver Improvement Program certification. Specializes in personalized driver education using modern training vehicles. Maintains focus on individualized instruction that builds driving confidence through patient, feedback-driven teaching methods that adapt to each student's unique learning needs.
Questions
What are your driving lesson rates?
Our driving lessons are $50 + tax per hour. We also offer discounted packages: 6 hours for $280 + tax and 10 hours for $450 + tax.
Do you offer pick-up and drop-off services?
Yes, we provide FREE pick-up and drop-off within our service areas during standard operating hours.
Are your instructors certified?
All instructors are DOT-certified and have completed the AAA Driver Improvement Program. The owner personally maintains active certifications.
When are you available for lessons?
We offer daily lessons Monday through Sunday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM with evening driving instruction options available.
What areas do you serve?
We provide driving instruction services throughout the Honolulu area and Kealakekua in West Hawaii.
Reviews (2)
Jorel K.
Aug 14, 2019
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OUTRAGEOUS! My son texted this guy for lessons and even left messages, emailed him, cause he really needed lessons and the guy said "on vacation, back next week" we waited a week, he never called back or texted, after about two weeks my son texted and the guy said "yes Im back" but immediately took back his message! Whoever runs this school doesn't give a damn about you! He's a cheat! A swindler! How could you do this?! Build up my son' driving dreams and smash it to pieces?! YOU, Mr. Onishi are an INHUMAN MONSTER!
Hi
May 12, 2019
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I would recommand this~After i took my lesson from my instructor mr. James onishi i feel so confident! Before i didnt know how to turn my car or drive straight but after i took his lesson i got better^^ i would recommand anyone to him if your willing to learn driving! Its worth it! You can email and they respond back~
