Driving Instructor Ravi Venkatesh charged me $105 for not showing up to my lesson, insane amount even after paying for the course which was $1500. They just take your money.
Donelle Fraser
11 Dec 2017
REPORT
My instructor was Jasmine and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She was thorough and really instilled in me the importance of developing good safety habits which I still use today, about six years... Read More
My instructor was Jasmine and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She was thorough and really instilled in me the importance of developing good safety habits which I still use today, about six years later. She was also kind and good natured and made learning to drive fun! All around great instructor! Read Less
Chad Elston
5 Dec 2017
REPORT
Just passed my G1! Being a nervous driver, my instructor Jasmine was amazing. I honestly couldn't of done it without her help. She was patient, supportive, extremely good natured, her instruction was ... Read More
Just passed my G1! Being a nervous driver, my instructor Jasmine was amazing. I honestly couldn't of done it without her help. She was patient, supportive, extremely good natured, her instruction was always clear and easy to understand, and she helped me focus on developing safety habits that you just won't learn from reading a manual. Young Drivers has totally been worth the money.. would use them again! Ask for Jasmine if you can! Read Less
Stephanie Michelle Fournier
23 Nov 2017
REPORT
I decided to learn to drive at the age of 35 which is not easy. I was so terrified to drive a vehicle, I couldn't even drive down a quiet country road without stopping the car and giving up after thir... Read More
I decided to learn to drive at the age of 35 which is not easy. I was so terrified to drive a vehicle, I couldn't even drive down a quiet country road without stopping the car and giving up after thirty seconds. When I called Young Drivers, I advised them that I would need a very 'special' person to be able to deal with me. I was told that they had the perfect person.
Her name was Jasmine and 'special' doesn't begin to describe her. 'Phenomenal' wouldn't even do her justice.
During my first class, I lost control of the wheel while making my first left turn into a busy intersection and nearly hit a Fedex truck. Jasmine didn't flinch. She had the wheel faster than I could blink and calmly steered us out of disaster. My heart was racing but she made me continue on rather than give me time to develop any extra anxiety. She established my trust early on. My confidence in her ability to both teach and take care of the wheel/brakes in sticky situations overrode my lack of confidence in myself. This allowed me to really begin to learn to drive. My driving fear slowly disappeared with each lesson. Her patience and teaching savvy allowed her to take things with me at the correct pace. Slow enough for me to feel comfortable, but fast enough to make me work hard to be where I needed to be at the end of our lessons.
I clearly was not the only student to think so highly of Jasmine. During our lessons we regularly drove past former students of hers walking home from school who cheerfully waved, called out to her, or thanked her. I always thought to myself what a fulfilling job she must have to make this many students so grateful to her.
Thanks to Jasmine, I not only passed both my G2 and my G driving tests on the first attempt, but I am now a very relaxed driver. I take long road trips regularly and feel a confidence I never would have achieved while driving had I not made the decision to take in-car lessons. Thank you YD for pairing me with your absolute best! I am forever grateful. Read Less
Gabriella Viel
14 Nov 2017
REPORT
Young drivers is the easiest way to learn how to drive. Me and my sister both used Jasmine for in-car lessons and she was the best instructor. She taught me everything I needed to know to ensure I dri... Read More
Young drivers is the easiest way to learn how to drive. Me and my sister both used Jasmine for in-car lessons and she was the best instructor. She taught me everything I needed to know to ensure I drive safely every time I get into a car. Thanks to Jasmine’s teaching I got my G1 license within 8 months, passing on the first try. Thank you Young Drivers Canada! Read Less
Lauren Mok
2 Aug 2017
REPORT
Jasmine was my in-car driving instructor, and she helped me pass my G2 road test on the first try. She was incredibly patient and helpful, and was a pleasure to learn from. I definitely recommend her ... Read More
Jasmine was my in-car driving instructor, and she helped me pass my G2 road test on the first try. She was incredibly patient and helpful, and was a pleasure to learn from. I definitely recommend her as an instructor! Read Less
Alex McIntyre
29 Jul 2017
REPORT
Can't think of a better way to learn how to drive safely and confidently as a young adult without a car. Just got my G2 license on the first try with Peter Huynh as my instructor – he was friendly and... Read More
Can't think of a better way to learn how to drive safely and confidently as a young adult without a car. Just got my G2 license on the first try with Peter Huynh as my instructor – he was friendly and informative and genuinely wanted to see me succeed. His car's pretty nice, too. Read Less
Hortense Bleytou
16 Jul 2017
REPORT
Jasmine was my instructor and both a great mentor and an agreeable person to drive with. She is precise in giving directions, her advice are always helpful and she also remains calm in all situations.... Read More
Jasmine was my instructor and both a great mentor and an agreeable person to drive with. She is precise in giving directions, her advice are always helpful and she also remains calm in all situations. I just got my G license yesterday thanks to her and to Young Drivers. I recommend her, she is the best!! Read Less
Sarah Willson
24 Jun 2017
REPORT
Jasmine was an INCREDIBLE driving instructor! She took time to answer all of my questions (of which there were many) and ensured that I genuinely understood what she was saying. I practiced driving wi... Read More
Jasmine was an INCREDIBLE driving instructor! She took time to answer all of my questions (of which there were many) and ensured that I genuinely understood what she was saying. I practiced driving with her prior to my G2 road test (when I was a new driver) and she helped me get over my initial fear of driving. She also helped me develop safe and defensive driving habits early on. I saw her again 4 years later for a refresher lesson before my G test (yes I did make the unfortunate mistake of waiting to take my G until almost the last day before my G2 expired) and she was just as helpful as previously - but for different reasons! I had developed some bad driving habits over my past 4 years of driving that Jasmine really helped me kick to the curb (lol). Jasmine genuinely cares about ensuring that her students are safe drivers! As a bonus, she is an extremely patient, kind and fun person to spend a few hours in a car with! I passed my G2 and G road tests the first time and I attribute my success in large to everything Jasmine taught me! Read Less
Alison Peticca
13 May 2017
REPORT
My driving instructor Marin was very patient with me. He taught me many skills for driving collision free. We covered many different techniques of driving safely. He's also very passionate about his j... Read More
My driving instructor Marin was very patient with me. He taught me many skills for driving collision free. We covered many different techniques of driving safely. He's also very passionate about his job. It's been a great experience driving with Marin. I would definitely recommend him as a driving instructor!!!! Read Less
Hilary S.
21 Jun 2011
REPORT
The only good thing I can say is that the schedulers are friendly and they play nice calming piano music when you are on hold. The must know their bureaucracy makes anyone want to stab their eyeballs ... Read More
The only good thing I can say is that the schedulers are friendly and they play nice calming piano music when you are on hold. The must know their bureaucracy makes anyone want to stab their eyeballs out. Read Less
Driving Instructor Ravi Venkatesh charged me $105 for not showing up to my lesson, insane amount even after paying for the course which was $1500. They just take your money.
Donelle Fraser
11 Dec 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
My instructor was Jasmine and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She was thorough and really instilled in me the importance of developing good safety habits which I still use today, about six years... Read More
My instructor was Jasmine and I couldn’t recommend her more highly. She was thorough and really instilled in me the importance of developing good safety habits which I still use today, about six years later. She was also kind and good natured and made learning to drive fun! All around great instructor! Read Less
Chad Elston
5 Dec 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Just passed my G1! Being a nervous driver, my instructor Jasmine was amazing. I honestly couldn't of done it without her help. She was patient, supportive, extremely good natured, her instruction was ... Read More
Just passed my G1! Being a nervous driver, my instructor Jasmine was amazing. I honestly couldn't of done it without her help. She was patient, supportive, extremely good natured, her instruction was always clear and easy to understand, and she helped me focus on developing safety habits that you just won't learn from reading a manual. Young Drivers has totally been worth the money.. would use them again! Ask for Jasmine if you can! Read Less
Stephanie Michelle Fournier
23 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
I decided to learn to drive at the age of 35 which is not easy. I was so terrified to drive a vehicle, I couldn't even drive down a quiet country road without stopping the car and giving up after thir... Read More
I decided to learn to drive at the age of 35 which is not easy. I was so terrified to drive a vehicle, I couldn't even drive down a quiet country road without stopping the car and giving up after thirty seconds. When I called Young Drivers, I advised them that I would need a very 'special' person to be able to deal with me. I was told that they had the perfect person.
Her name was Jasmine and 'special' doesn't begin to describe her. 'Phenomenal' wouldn't even do her justice.
During my first class, I lost control of the wheel while making my first left turn into a busy intersection and nearly hit a Fedex truck. Jasmine didn't flinch. She had the wheel faster than I could blink and calmly steered us out of disaster. My heart was racing but she made me continue on rather than give me time to develop any extra anxiety. She established my trust early on. My confidence in her ability to both teach and take care of the wheel/brakes in sticky situations overrode my lack of confidence in myself. This allowed me to really begin to learn to drive. My driving fear slowly disappeared with each lesson. Her patience and teaching savvy allowed her to take things with me at the correct pace. Slow enough for me to feel comfortable, but fast enough to make me work hard to be where I needed to be at the end of our lessons.
I clearly was not the only student to think so highly of Jasmine. During our lessons we regularly drove past former students of hers walking home from school who cheerfully waved, called out to her, or thanked her. I always thought to myself what a fulfilling job she must have to make this many students so grateful to her.
Thanks to Jasmine, I not only passed both my G2 and my G driving tests on the first attempt, but I am now a very relaxed driver. I take long road trips regularly and feel a confidence I never would have achieved while driving had I not made the decision to take in-car lessons. Thank you YD for pairing me with your absolute best! I am forever grateful. Read Less
Gabriella Viel
14 Nov 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Young drivers is the easiest way to learn how to drive. Me and my sister both used Jasmine for in-car lessons and she was the best instructor. She taught me everything I needed to know to ensure I dri... Read More
Young drivers is the easiest way to learn how to drive. Me and my sister both used Jasmine for in-car lessons and she was the best instructor. She taught me everything I needed to know to ensure I drive safely every time I get into a car. Thanks to Jasmine’s teaching I got my G1 license within 8 months, passing on the first try. Thank you Young Drivers Canada! Read Less
Lauren Mok
2 Aug 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Jasmine was my in-car driving instructor, and she helped me pass my G2 road test on the first try. She was incredibly patient and helpful, and was a pleasure to learn from. I definitely recommend her ... Read More
Jasmine was my in-car driving instructor, and she helped me pass my G2 road test on the first try. She was incredibly patient and helpful, and was a pleasure to learn from. I definitely recommend her as an instructor! Read Less
Alex McIntyre
29 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Can't think of a better way to learn how to drive safely and confidently as a young adult without a car. Just got my G2 license on the first try with Peter Huynh as my instructor – he was friendly and... Read More
Can't think of a better way to learn how to drive safely and confidently as a young adult without a car. Just got my G2 license on the first try with Peter Huynh as my instructor – he was friendly and informative and genuinely wanted to see me succeed. His car's pretty nice, too. Read Less
Hortense Bleytou
16 Jul 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Jasmine was my instructor and both a great mentor and an agreeable person to drive with. She is precise in giving directions, her advice are always helpful and she also remains calm in all situations.... Read More
Jasmine was my instructor and both a great mentor and an agreeable person to drive with. She is precise in giving directions, her advice are always helpful and she also remains calm in all situations. I just got my G license yesterday thanks to her and to Young Drivers. I recommend her, she is the best!! Read Less
Sarah Willson
24 Jun 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
Jasmine was an INCREDIBLE driving instructor! She took time to answer all of my questions (of which there were many) and ensured that I genuinely understood what she was saying. I practiced driving wi... Read More
Jasmine was an INCREDIBLE driving instructor! She took time to answer all of my questions (of which there were many) and ensured that I genuinely understood what she was saying. I practiced driving with her prior to my G2 road test (when I was a new driver) and she helped me get over my initial fear of driving. She also helped me develop safe and defensive driving habits early on. I saw her again 4 years later for a refresher lesson before my G test (yes I did make the unfortunate mistake of waiting to take my G until almost the last day before my G2 expired) and she was just as helpful as previously - but for different reasons! I had developed some bad driving habits over my past 4 years of driving that Jasmine really helped me kick to the curb (lol). Jasmine genuinely cares about ensuring that her students are safe drivers! As a bonus, she is an extremely patient, kind and fun person to spend a few hours in a car with! I passed my G2 and G road tests the first time and I attribute my success in large to everything Jasmine taught me! Read Less
Alison Peticca
13 May 2017
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
My driving instructor Marin was very patient with me. He taught me many skills for driving collision free. We covered many different techniques of driving safely. He's also very passionate about his j... Read More
My driving instructor Marin was very patient with me. He taught me many skills for driving collision free. We covered many different techniques of driving safely. He's also very passionate about his job. It's been a great experience driving with Marin. I would definitely recommend him as a driving instructor!!!! Read Less
Hilary S.
21 Jun 2011
REPORT
☆☆☆☆☆
REPORT
The only good thing I can say is that the schedulers are friendly and they play nice calming piano music when you are on hold. The must know their bureaucracy makes anyone want to stab their eyeballs ... Read More
The only good thing I can say is that the schedulers are friendly and they play nice calming piano music when you are on hold. The must know their bureaucracy makes anyone want to stab their eyeballs out. Read Less