I am in my early 30s and was never taught to drive previously so I needed all the help that I could get. Luckily, a friend of mine, who procured services at Golden Star previously, shared with me that she had a great experience and recommended that I reach out; so I did. Well 1.5 months later and I passed my road test! Joseph was very very punctual, patient, professional, kind, caring, super friendly, and always made me feel like my safety was the top priority while driving. He was very transparent with me regarding my areas of focus and he took multiple classes teaching me the tips and tricks on how to do well on the road test. This included parallel parking, broken U turns, changing lanes, signaling correctly, how to appropriately stop at ALL WAY stop signs, and regular stop signs, and more. I thank him for all of his help, I couldnt have obtained my drivers license without him! Also, shout out to Julie for being so kind over the phone and for being super flexible with my schedule. Kudos to them both for working through a pandemic and a very busy summer season. Thank you so much for your assistance! :)

5 stars for sure for this school--Joseph (the schools owner and instructor) was so personable, calming, and knowledgeable over the months long series of lessons I took from him. I suffer from terrible performance anxiety, so it was really important to have someone this patient, funny, and kind teach me how to drive and guide me through the road test process.By the time it came to the road test, I felt prepared and at ease because of Joseph. Thank you!!

I had a pretty awful experience with Joseph. I purchased Package 2 for $400 back in March starting lessons right away and an additional $270 worth of lessons in April. Below are the reasons for this 1 star review:1. He does not adequately prepare you for the Road Test. You will spend the majority of the 90 minute lessons driving in a straight line. He did not teach me Parallel Parking nor the 3 Point Turn til my last lesson so I ended up having to purchase more lessons and of course even with that I failed my Road Test.2. He will take up a good portion of the lesson with small talk instead of teaching you. I believe another reviewer had this complaint as well.3. The 45 minute lesson that comes with Package 2 is not actually a full 45 minute lesson but just you driving to the test site and when you get there going over Parallel Parking and the 3 Point Turn twice (10 minutes) then heading over to get in line for the test.4. My lessons ended up being delayed by 2 months because Joseph caught COVID. This in and of itself is not a reason for a bad review and I wish him the best of health, however the situation was handled poorly. He never once offered a refund/ a partial refund when I basically had zero practice for 2 months because of the delay and forgot everything. Then I had to reschedule my lessons for the peak of summer when schools are out (the busiest time) which I had purposely tried to avoid by starting lessons in March. He actually looked annoyed when I complained which is pretty ridiculous. And there was very little communication from the office so I ended up having to keep checking to see when he would be available again.

I had a great experience with the instructor Joseph. I already had my license but needed a refresher due to my driver anxiety. Joseph was so nice and friendly and answered all questions professionally! Definitely recommend!

Joseph is a Patience and good instructor. Flexible schedule and guides you. Makes sure that you are ready for the road test. Highly reccomend this driving school!

I dont know what to think.. now i am reading some of the reviews…it’s impossible to get in touch and every time i do get in touch it is like ah emergency office is closed .. ah secretary took a day off… i dont know. Giving it one more shot and we ll see if i get to remove this review.. bottom line there are other schools in neighborhood..

Just passed my road test (one take) and it is all thanks to Sir Joseph. Instructor is very patient with his students. Every driving lesson session, there is always new information provided. Instructor will not overwhelm you with a gazillion info in one session. Will definitely tell you frankly whether you still need more time with driving lessons or you are ready for the road test. The driving lesson package this school is offering is worth every penny as well!

Joseph is a great teacher, very patient. I was a first time road test taker and I passed. I am 33 and I had no previous experience driving and I was very anxious about the whole learning process. Joseph is highly recommended

Extremely good driving school. Joseph was always very kind and patient and quick to point out mistakes. He worked with me in order to correct some of the issues I was having with driving technique before taking the road test. I was able to pass the driving test on the first try and now I am the second person in my family to get their drivers license thanks to Golden star driving school. I highly recommend this driving school.

Mr. Joseph is very patient and experienced. I had a wonderful time learning how to drive for the first time, he gives you lots of tips and effective feedback. He is always on time and responsible. Thanks to him I was able to pass my road test quickly, I truly recommend him!

Today I passed my test!! I am so glad I Chose this school. Joseph is a great instructor and most of all very patient. He gives great advice and also cares about you actually learning. If you’re looking for a driving school, I strongly recommend this one. So satisfied with his services.

I am very happy that I chose this school for driving lessons and test. Reasonably priced, quick road test scheduling, very professional. Eric is very good to understand and guide you for the test. Al is the best tutor. He is very thorough and encouraging.

First things first thank you Joseph! I was able to pass my test because of that instructor. He is very patient and tough at the same time. Im very happy I pass my test on the first try. I highly reccomend taking Joseph as a instructor.

My wife took package 1 (5 lessons + 5hr course + road test) with Joseph, and we cant say enough about how great the experience was. He was always on time and never rushed her through the lessons. He was complementary while also providing really good information to help her improve. She has experience driving abroad on the other side of the road so Joseph was really good at helping her to adapt to NYC roads. We added a sixth lesson right before the test just to make sure she was comfortable and Joseph was extremely flexible around the holidays. Hes just fantastic.

Golden Star Driving school is great!! They have really good pricing and an amazing instructor! If you are thinking of getting your license you definitively should go to this school. Joseph is a very experienced driver and his patience made me feel very comfortable and safe. I was quiet nervous in the beginning since I hadn’t driven a car before but in no time I was becoming a confident driver.Joseph has great tips that makes parallel parking and three point turns easy. Every lesson I felt that I did a lot of progress. We did several mock road tests that really helped me to be prepared for the road test and feel less nervous and I passed on the first try! I could not have found a better driving school and I highly recommend Golden Star in Astoria!!

Joseph is the best driving teacher you could ask for. Hes an experienced driver with almost twenty years skills, and is capable of delivering it in the most approachable ways in his lessons. I never drove before, and Joseph has taught me everything. I took a basic package, plus two additional lessons, and just passed my road test this morning. Astoria is also a great place to learn/take the test; it is busy with reasonable traffic, but not as scary as other part of NYC. I highly recommend the Golden Star driving school, and cant possible thank Joseph more for all his generous help and support.

Have been trying to reach them to schedule for class , but they never answer and never get back to you . Once she said he is available all week , when I went there, he was all booked. Also he wanted to charge me 50 $ Extra fee for the distance for my road test which is in Fresh Meadows. He claimed everyplace does that even Ferrari . Well, I went to Ferrari right after him, And guess what , they dont charge you an Extra fee for the distance , and also they have flexible and available drivers . So, he might be a very good instructor , but this was my experience with him.

I just passed my road test yesterday afternoon in Fresh Meadow under Franks instruction. He is really good at teaching students with no experience in driving and under great pressure. I failed my road test with the instructor in flushing, Frank is much better, he taught me how to fix my parallel parking and U turn, and mention a lot of driving skills in real life driving, not just for the road test. He is the best!

I had a very pleasant and immersive driving experience with Mr.Joseph. I havent drive over a year and I was worried about driving confidently and safely on the high ways. Mr.Joseph showed me how to overcome my fears with skill and confidence and Im grateful for his services. Some times hes busy, but reach out to him and youll find it was worth it. Great value and Great teacher.

Pricing is not cheap... there places where a car for road test and make appt for you is 85 dollars... overly priced

Id put off getting my license for so long due to driving anxiety but I finally decided enough was enough! I shopped around a bit for driving schools and finally decided to give Josephs school a try. Man, am I glad I did! Hes patient, understanding, and our shared love for soccer didnt hurt either! I took 3 90-minute lessons with him and by the 3rd I felt so confident behind the wheel! Yet another satisfied customer here highly recommending you see Joseph for your driving school needs! Thanks so much for everything!

Great teacher very helpful and explains everything in detail for you to take your road test properly. I passed my road test on the first time!

Individualized attention from Joseph, along with the familiarity that comes with driving the same (good!) car are just the beginning of whats good about this school. The instructions, tips, and training are constantly provided; Joseph doesnt merely observe, he analyses and provides feedback accordingly. I strongly recommend Golden Star Driving School.Update: so here I am with my licence and i had to give Joseph another shoutout. Anyone looking to get their drivers license needs to go though him. Supply the best.

Just passed my road today with Joseph.very helpful that school.i am so happy right now.thank

Wonderful instructor. Very patient and methodical. Joseph is the best. I highly recommend him.

I really liked driving with Joseph. Hes very laid-back, attentive and thoughtful.

Bill was a terrible driver..who didnt teach you anything about driving..he was just running his mouth..Ferrari is way better

I just passed my road test so I want to say golden star driving school is very responsible. You can totally trust the school if you want to pass the road test.I was super nervous and scared of driving in the beginning. Joseph first took me to the traffic and make sure I am getting used to the traffic and not scared anymore. Then he taught me how to turn the wheel correctly and make the turn smoothly. He has a very nice and easy learning protocol for parallel parking and U- turn too.Joseph is a very good instructor because he is very experienced and he can effectively correct your mistakes; he is very very patient and never lose his temper. I can feel he likes teaching driving and he is really good at it.So I strongly recommend Joseph and his golden star driving school!Golden star driving school is a trustworthy driving school, this school is very serious and responsible. The coach of this school is Joseph, and he is very nice, very experienced, and very patient. At first I was very timid, the car drove crookedly, and when I saw a car coming from the opposite side, I hid all the way. In order to overcome my timidity, Joseph first led me to drive on the main road. After seeing more cars, he slowly stopped being afraid. Then he taught me how to turn better, how to lie down and U-turn. He can always correct my mistakes effectively. At first, I turned the steering wheel in a mess, and I was not very experienced. He demonstrated hand in hand, let me remember the simplest first, and then improve step by step. He is never in a hurry and loses his temper because of your mistakes. I think its because he likes to teach people to drive, so he is serious instead of dealing with things. I highly recommend this driving school!