As someone who rarely drives, gets nervous during tests, and is affected by negative feedback, I needed a really understanding and patient instructor to help me get from G2 to G. With Carmel's help, I... Read More
As someone who rarely drives, gets nervous during tests, and is affected by negative feedback, I needed a really understanding and patient instructor to help me get from G2 to G. With Carmel's help, I got my G licence on my first try - which, for me, is nothing short of a miracle given that I've failed the G2 exam before.
Carmel communicates very well and answers questions with encouragement and patience (even when I felt like some of my questions were silly). This was different from my experiences with previous driving instructors (from other driving schools) who would wave away my questions impatiently as though they would be solved magically once I take enough lessons and drive long enough.
Carmel also shared with me exam/general driving tips and strategies that my past instructors did not share or could not explain clearly to me. Though Carmel's explanations, I can tell that he thinks through the way he develops his curriculum, ensuring that his teaching is organized, effective, and understood properly by students. Check out his iPass website for driving/parking tips that are explained clearly with visuals. He also offers mock in-car driving tests to help students anticipate any anxiety and criticisms that they might encounter during the actual driving test.
Beyond his teaching, Carmel is a very responsible, professional, and kind person. Even though he knew that I had not driven for a long time prior to taking his lessons, he did not take advantage of my willingness to take extra lessons. He was honest in providing just the right number of lessons to help me feel comfortable driving and to prepare me for the G exam. A great chap! Read Less