Golden Wheel Driving School in Bergen & Passaic County, NJ

Item: Golden Wheel Driving School
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Learn to Drive with Patient, Licensed Instructors

Teen 6-Hour Permit Course · Adult Packages · Road Test Service

Build safe driving habits with experienced, state-licensed instructors — proudly teaching North Jersey drivers since 1985.

Personalized lessons · Free local pick-up & drop-off · Road-test prep in Lodi & Wayne

Book Your First Lesson Call (973) 310-7744

★★★★★ 4.9 Google Rated 30+ Years Teaching NJ Drivers State Licensed · DSL #000008 Nervous Drivers Welcome

Serving Paterson, Clifton, Wayne, Elmwood Park, Lodi, Hackensack.

Trusted by NJ Families

Why Choose Golden Wheel Driving School?

Certified Instructors

State-licensed, patient, and experienced with teens & adults.

Flexible Scheduling

Pick-up & drop-off, evenings and weekends available.

Nervous Driver Friendly

Calm coaching that builds safe habits and real confidence.

Top Rated Locally

Serving Bergen & Passaic County for years.

BOOK YOUR FIRST LESSON

No payment required to reserve — pay after confirmation.

Our Most Popular Packages

Teen student with permit card in the car with instructor

6 Hours (Teen Permit)

State-required 6-hour behind-the-wheel training for NJ teens — includes pick-up & drop-off.

$480

Schedule

Driving lesson for new or nervous driver in New Jersey

8 Hour Package

Perfect for new or nervous drivers who want extra confidence before the road test.

$630

Schedule

Confident driver practicing steering and parking

10 Hour Package

Best value for mastering real-world driving, parking, and test-route practice.

$780

Schedule

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Road Test Ready

Road Test Preparation & Service

We handle pickup, a 30–45 minute warm-up, and provide the car for your test.

Lodi or Wayne test sites
Helpful parking & K-turn practice
Clear checklist so you know what to expect

Instructor coaching a student during road test warm-up in New Jersey

Simple Process

How It Works

Register online. Choose your package and preferred dates.
Get picked up. Home, school, or work within our service area.
Practice safely. Patient coaching with a certified instructor.
Pass your test. We’ll prep you for test-day success.

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What Students Say

“Patient and professional. I learned more in 2 hours here than anywhere else.”
— A.R., Elmwood Park NJ

“Flexible scheduling made it easy with school and work. Highly recommend!”
— S.D., Clifton NJ

“Road test felt easy after the warm-up. Passed first try!”
— J.P., Paterson NJ

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Bergen & Passaic

Service Areas & Contact

Service Areas

Lodi Elmwood Park Hackensack Wayne Paterson Clifton Fair Lawn Paramus Garfield

All towns in Bergen & Passaic Counties

Contact

Phone: 973-310-7744

Email: [email protected]

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Meet the Team

Meet Our Certified Instructors

State-licensed, patient, and experienced with teens and adults across Bergen & Passaic County. Nervous drivers welcome.

Owner & Lead Instructor

Entcho Hristov

Certified Driving Instructor • 40+ years of experience

Founder and lead instructor with over 40 years of experience teaching safe, confident driving. Entcho has guided thousands of students toward success through personalized lessons and calm, patient instruction.

Personalized training
Confidence-building approach
Test-route strategy

Book with Entcho

Patient & Thorough

Peter Newarski

Certified Driving Instructor • 20+ years of experience

Known for his calm and structured approach, Peter helps new drivers master safe driving habits. With 20+ years of experience, his focus on defensive driving and road awareness builds strong, confident drivers.

Defensive driving
Step-by-step lessons
New-driver confidence

Book with Peter

Nervous Drivers Welcome

Hisham Houshieh

Certified Driving Instructor • 20+ years of experience

Hisham’s patient and encouraging style helps students overcome anxiety and master essential driving skills. With 20+ years of experience, his clear guidance makes every lesson calm and productive.

Parking & K-turns
Road-test prep
Anxiety-friendly lessons

Book with Hisham

Support & Future Instructor

Nataliia Kobiesova

DMV Coordination & Student Support

Nataliia assists students with DMV paperwork and road test scheduling, ensuring a smooth experience. She’s currently training to become a certified instructor, bringing her precision and care to future lessons.

DMV paperwork
Road test coordination
Future instructor

Book with Nataliia

⭐️ 4.9 Google Rated• 30+ Years Helping NJ Drivers• State-Licensed Instructors (DSL #000008)

Bergen & Passaic County

Driving Lessons Near You

We proudly serve students across North Jersey — from Paterson and Clifton to Wayne, Elmwood Park, and nearby towns. Choose your area below to start learning.

Paterson, NJ

City streets, parking practice, and road-test prep near Wayne & Lodi test sites.

Book in Paterson

Clifton, NJ

Beginner lessons and confidence building with flexible pick-up & drop-off.

Book in Clifton

Wayne, NJ

Targeted practice for the Wayne MVC test routes and parking maneuvers.

Book in Wayne

Elmwood Park, NJ

Local lessons near our main office — great for 6-hour teen programs.

Book in Elmwood Park

Lodi, NJ

Warm-ups and road-test preparation near the Lodi test site.

Book in Lodi

Hackensack, NJ

Real-traffic training and parking skills for busy downtown areas.

Book in Hackensack

Fair Lawn, NJ

Calm coaching for new and nervous drivers — parallel parking made simple.

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Paramus, NJ

Highway merging, mall-area traffic practice, and test-day tips.

Book in Paramus

Garfield, NJ

Neighborhood routes, turns, and smooth braking/steering control.

Book in Garfield

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Real Results

Student Reviews & Success Stories

Over 1,000 North Jersey drivers trained — from first lessons to road-test day. Here’s what students say about learning with Golden Wheel.

CR

★★★★★

Golden Wheel made me feel calm and confident. Passed my road test on the first try!

Caden R. • Elmwood Park, NJ

SD

★★★★★

Flexible scheduling and super patient coaching. Parking finally “clicked.” Highly recommend.

Sofia D. • Clifton, NJ

JP

★★★★★

The warm-up before my test was perfect. Clear tips for K-turns and parallel parking.

Jordan P. • Paterson, NJ

AK

★★★★★

I was a nervous driver. The instructor’s calm approach helped me relax and learn quickly.

Ava K. • Fair Lawn, NJ

RM

★★★★★

Professional, on time, and super clear instructions. Great for adult refreshers.

Ravi M. • Hackensack, NJ

LE

★★★★★

Pick-up and drop-off made lessons easy. I felt ready for every step of the process.

Lia E. • Wayne, NJ

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Helpful Info

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to the most common questions new drivers and parents ask before booking.

Do you offer pick-up and drop-off for lessons?

Yes. We provide local pick-up and drop-off in most towns across Bergen & Passaic County. Availability depends on your exact location and schedule.

What payment methods do you accept?

You can pay by card or cash. Online booking is available for convenience through our secure portal.

Can I choose a specific instructor?

Yes. You can request Entcho, Peter, or Hisham when booking (subject to availability). Use the “Book with …” buttons or mention your preference in the notes.

How soon can I take my road test?

As soon as your permit requirements are met and your training is complete, we’ll help schedule the earliest available date at the Lodi or Wayne test sites.

Are your instructors licensed and insured?

Absolutely. We are an NJ MVC licensed school (DSL #000008). All lessons are taught by certified, insured instructors in dual-control vehicles.

Do you teach nervous or adult refreshers?

Yes. We specialize in patient, confidence-building coaching for nervous drivers and offer refresher lessons for adults returning to the road.

Still have questions? Book your first lesson

Ready to Start Driving with Confidence?

Join hundreds of successful students across Bergen & Passaic County. Our licensed instructors make learning simple, safe, and stress-free — whether it’s your first lesson or final road-test prep.

Book Your Lesson Call (973) 310-7744

Licensed & insured • Pick-up & drop-off included • Serving Bergen & Passaic County NJ