Reliable Private Driving Instructor?

[leinad]

Just got my license last week. Class 3 (MT), 1st time pass.

My private instructor's from Cathay Driving Centre at Bedok Central. I had a Mr Tan assigned to me. He does nag quite a bit, but I've personally found his nags quite useful. It can be a bit demoralizing some lessons when things don't go right and he keeps at it. But I believe he wants the best for you, so he does what he can. And if you're disciplined and focused (and learn from your mistakes without letting the nags get personal), it'll go a long way. Also, he has made his own "kerbs" so you can practise parallel parking/vertical parking. Well, I can park in the tests (without poles) quite well, and a large part thanks to him - he makes it seem easy.

He starts on time and ends fairly ok. Has never taken a toilet break on me. And personally, because I got so used to his nagging and reminders, despite getting the infamous TP Tester Mr Poh Ah Soon (google him - he's well known for failing most of his testees), Mr Tan's nagging actually was extremely effective during the test, and it helped me keep my cool and still drive well under TP Mr Poh.

The driving school admin girls are also pretty nice, so the school gets my respect and hence recommendation. The other 2 instructors I've had tried under them are Mr Giam and Mr Seow, but Mr Seow is retiring this year.

Contact details:
(It's actually housed in a tailoring/seamstress shop. Look for the unit no.)
Block 217, Bedok North Street 1, #01-55
Singapore 460217
Tel: 64436011
Mon-Fri: 9am - 9pm
Sat-Sat: 9am - 6pm

/Dan

 

[NWT1978]

Just got my licence on 1st attemp with this instructor:-

Mr William Lek - 9021-5833
Car - Manual, Mit Lancer
Feedback - Patient, kind, nv scold ppl (at least nv scold me)
Base - He's registered with @ Ubi driving school
Pickup - YCC MRT

Last of all, i think pass or fail is base on individual progress. So i'm not sure about his passing rate. Most important is comfortable with the instructor teaching you

nice... i am his previous student too but i arrange with him at outside ubi driving school... he alot more popular now and slots seem very full lol

how the car? still good aircon?

 

[featheryy]

Hi, I'm new to here. But same here I needed a private instructor in Woodlands area. Car wise, best is Toyota Vios or yoke. Needed someone to refer me a good instructor! THANKS in advance!

 

[BrotherHong]

Anyone knows what's the market rate or the cheaper rate you can get from PDI for

1. Per Lesson
2. Per Hour

And for those that charge per lesson. How long is a lesson actually ? or how do they measure a lesson ?

Thanks.

 

[moejoseph]

Anyone learn from learneasydriving at CCK before? They have their own circuit, is it good?

 

[leeam87]

I'm currently taking Manual driving lessons under Mr. Chow Jie Seng (Francis), recommended by my friend. He's currently driving Mitsubishi Lancer.

He's very patient, friendly, nice to talk to (can really crap lame jokes together ) and his teaching methods are really good. I'm always looking forward to his lessons. Very humourous person i must say . Even my boss who used to have bad experience with private driving instructors many years back is currently learning under him. Iniatially my boss wanted to try out but after 1-2 lessons, she confirmed that she want to continue learning under him . Reason being he is REALLY PATIENT and WILLING TO TEACH .

His contact detail as follows:
HP: 90087777
(Only at Ubi area)

 

[victorlht88]

I would like to recommend Mr Tan (auto instructor) who resides in the west. Good for those staying around the west. Passed my TP under him recently.

Mr Tan
98715788

Teaches all the important stuff, really patient and nice guy!

 

[MapleRetard]

hi anyone of you tried this www.idrive.com.sg? is those instructors good?thanks for sharing

 

[Wataru]

How do u check if a private driving instructor is certified to teach driving?

 

[Mariote]

How do u check if a private driving instructor is certified to teach driving?

His name must be here..
http://learn-to-drive.spf.gov.sg/services/Learn_To_Drive/passingrates/private.htm

 

[tansrb]

I'm currently taking Manual driving lessons under Mr. Chow Jie Seng (Francis), recommended by my friend. He's currently driving Mitsubishi Lancer.

He's very patient, friendly, nice to talk to (can really crap lame jokes together ) and his teaching methods are really good. I'm always looking forward to his lessons. Very humourous person i must say . Even my boss who used to have bad experience with private driving instructors many years back is currently learning under him. Iniatially my boss wanted to try out but after 1-2 lessons, she confirmed that she want to continue learning under him . Reason being he is REALLY PATIENT and WILLING TO TEACH .

His contact detail as follows:
HP: 90087777
(Only at Ubi area)

yeap! same driving instructor as me! passed on my first time with him.. really a very nice guy to learn with

 

[shalome]

yeap! same driving instructor as me! passed on my first time with him.. really a very nice guy to learn with

does he treat females the same way? or only to guys like bros

 

[tansrb]

does he treat females the same way? or only to guys like bros

my sis was learning with him too.. so yea no worries.. he's nice to both genders

but he might get a little annoyed if you keep repeating the same mistake la.. aft 30secs or so than will back to normal liao hahaha

 

[charmingaladdin]

anyone knows Mr Zakariah the pte driving instructor from CDC?i learnt from himn i must say he's up there with the best..i almost aced the test on the 1st try after only 10 lessons but my overconfidence gave me away

 

[itachisama]

Mr Wang 82222293. 26/hr. toyota axio manual CDC ubi.
he does pick up at sengkang if u are keen to take up 8am lessons. dropoff most of the time at ubi tho.

i just passed today 1st attempt. took only 14lessons(inclu warmup) from him.

top notch instructor. no regrets. super funny, serious in teaching and pointing out ur mistakes(all the high volumes scolding please take it with a pitch of salt because it will really go into ur mind when u drive/TP next time.)

 

[xkristin]

Hi,

Anyone heard of Mr Toh currently driving Toyota Vios(AUTO) at BBDC introduce by Mr Ong from regent driving service?

is he good?

 

[airden]

hi all , any1 can recommend me a good,patient auto pdi in e east? ubi/eunos/bedok..
and include the pricing if possible.

thanks!

 

[xiao_bear_bear]

Hi all!

I contacted Mr William Lek about taking lessons from him but he was not free.

He referred me to his partner, Mr Tan instead.

Anyone heard of him before?

Another instructor under my consideration is Mr Toh Ban Bee.

Any one learnt under him before?

So many instructors, really in a dilemma over who to choose.

 

[drizzt]

hi all , any1 can recommend me a good, manual pdi in punggol? and include the pricing if possible. Test Center at CDC.

Pls PM me.

 

[xiao_bear_bear]

hi. does he does pick up/drop off at hougang area? cos i'm currently learning from another pdi at ubi area and i find his teaching really bad. impatient and when i make mistake he just scold but never bother to correct.

and his scolding really like yelling at me those kind. sometimes when i'm driving he will just jam break and shout at me for not checking blindspot when i check already and there were no motorcycles/cyclists.

so is this mr chow jie seng a nice guy? would really like to know more about him before changing instructor as i've had quite a traumatising experience with my current one.

p.s. im 7 weeks away from my tp.

Maybe you can try calling him?

He seems like a nice guy from what I have seen here.

I contacted him just now but he had no slots for me and would be going overseas in the next week or so.

I hope to start ASAP so not going to learn from him.

From the sms and his prompt replies, he seems like a responsible and polite guy