Higa's Driving School

Higa's Driving School is a driving school in Kaneohe, HI, offering driver education courses for teens and adults on the island of Oʻahu. The school provides classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training, with teens required to complete 30 hours of classroom education and six hours of driving practice, while adults may enroll in behind-the-wheel instruction only. All instructors are certified by the State of Hawaii Department of Transportation. Classes are currently not scheduled for teens in 2025, and the school is on an extended break. Students can register online via Venmo or cash payment, with in-person meetups available upon arrangement. The school’s primary classroom location is at 99-165 Moanalua Rd, Suite 101, Aiea, HI.

Hawaii Driving Institute, the entity behind Higa's Driving School, has been operating since 2000. Ron Aoki, the founder and lead instructor, has taught both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction for over a decade, incorporating defensive driving principles and real-world route planning into every lesson. He previously used simulator training at the Nuʻuanu YMCA, a rare resource in Hawaii at the time, and continues to apply that experience to his teaching. His approach emphasizes awareness of potential roadway conflicts, vehicle control, and traffic law knowledge, tailored to each student’s learning pace. The curriculum and driving routes are standardized across instructors to ensure consistent, effective training.

The school is located on Ahaolelo Rd in Kaneohe, HI. No nearby landmarks are listed in the provided data.

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Higa's Driving School remains a long-standing provider of driver education on Oʻahu, rooted in safety-focused instruction and personal attention to student needs.