Testimonials

Butros

Constructive, safe and logical. When I am being instructed Im being provided reason and intuition. Expectations are that I’m a safe and defensive driver. Learn very quickly but a lot as well. My driving has improved very much since I started with him. All drivers in Canberra would be safe if they were instructed by him. It’s unfortunate this is not the case. 10/10

Milena

Really happy with my drive instructor thanks

Ghantawit

Arif is one of the best instructors. He is kind, funny and easy going and at the same time, I learnt so many important driving tips from him. Thank you!!

Jessica

Saif is an excellent teacher who has improved my driving skills immensely. He notices when you struggle with a competency and makes you repeat it to ensure you are able to get it. He is calm and patient whilst learning and is extremely knowledgeable. Definitely recommend for anyone wanting to get lessons.

Reuben

I was a very nervous driver when I started off and therefore wasn’t keen on getting my Provisional license. Joe helped me with my confidence and taught me a lot of crucial lessons about safe driving which not many people consider when teaching others. I highly recommend Joe as a driving instructor.

Jeana

Thanks to Joe I now have my P’s. Joe is an extremely patient and great teacher, I highly recommend him.

Jaya

I enjoyed my lessons with Saif. He imparted his knowledge from competency 1 to competency 23. I found that learning with him to be very easy and helpful. If for instance I am not able to perform the competency well in one of the practices, he would get me to repeat the procedure till it is ingrained in my memory. He also ensured that I was calm during the reviews. I used to drive extensively in overseas for more than 10 years. Despite having a vast experience, my driving skills went to a different level of excellence after being coached by Saif. There were things that I was not aware of and he kindly reminded me. Lessons are never boring with him as we talk about various road rules and competency requirements. I recommend him to prospective students. He has my thanks as he made me aware of Australian driving rules. Overall, I took 14 lessons with him (including the reviews).

Regards

Bryn

I had Joe as my instructor and it was an absolute pleasure. Could not have asked for a better instructor honestly! His driving knowledge, as well as charismatic and funny personality, made me look forward to lessons sometimes I can't lie! He has made me a safer, better, and more confident driver and I cannot thank him enough. Cheers Joe you legend.

Jungil

My son, CHeonhwi park was satisfied driving practice with your company, especially with the instructor, Saif.
Therfore, I am gonna reschedule for my son with him.

Thank you.

Tuitavake

I want to extend my thanks to Saif. I booked a 1 hour lesson with him to refresh my driving skills to sit for my full drivers license (transfer from overseas). The amount of information he pilled in within that time was more then helpful as I passed. I highly recommend him. Thank you again mate!

Floyd

This guy is a bit of a legend. Really glad to of done my learning with him. Highly recommend him.

Tamem

it was really great to Compellete my journey with you guys I really didnt know nothing about the rules of driving in australia and i am really greatfull that i have chosen NAd i recomond this to any of you that just start driving Thanks heaps Specially to my instructure
Warm regard Tamem Merzadah

Timothy

Danny was a fantastic teacher! He's great at explaining how to do things and breaks them down into easy to understand ideas. He's also good natured and helped me feel really comfortable as i learned how to drive, with good feedback forthcoming. I would highly recommend danny as an instructor for anybody wanting to get their manual license.

Cheers
Tim

Shahana

I would like to recommend Joe, he is really the best. I learned lessons with other instructors but the way Joe taught me no one ever taught me that way. He used to point out each fault and always push me to overcome that so that I will never do such mistake in future. He is very focused on his lesson and helped me a lot to become a safe driver. Thanks Joe for all your help and dignity to make me a safe driver.

Monique

I cannot recommend Joe Koren enough. I did log book with Joe, and got my p's with him. I tried a couple of instructors at National Driving, and decided to go with Joe as he was incredibly diligent, and knowledgable about road safety.

Lessons with him were rigorous and informative. I learnt many aspects of driving that I wouldn't have otherwise learnt, and I feel that I am a much safer driver for it.

Thank you Joe.

Kassandra

I cannot recommend Babar Chohan from National Driving Academy more highly to anyone that is in search of a driving instructor in the Canberra region.

His expertise and instructional technique cannot be faulted and has given my daughter the appropriate foundation to build upon and enable her to continue developing into a safe and skilful driver.

Thanks for ironing out the bad driving traits that I’m sure I would have passed on to her and for ensuring that she now has the knowledge to not be a menace on the roads of Canberra nor for that matter, the highways and byways of Australia.

Delaney

Yasir was very calm and patient with me, and clearly directed me when needed.

Bethany

I needed to get my au pair from Italy familiarised with driving on the left-hand side. I booked three sessions for her and was really pleased with approach Babar took. He was punctual, professional and provided me great feedback on the lesson progression, her competencies and what requirements she'd have to fulfil to meet international licence and insurance. I'll be using him for the au pair!

Joseph

Patrick was extremely professional and also very friendly. He gave me a lot of confidence in building my driving skills.

Max

I have recently been learning through your school with Samson as my instructor. I just wanted to leave some feedback. He was awesome to learn with, very patient and always explained mistakes logically and offers great techniques for difficult manoeuvres. I just passed the final assessment of the log book today and I can't wait to get out on the road. He was a great instructor and a credit to your company and I highly recommend him. I feel really confident on the road and appreciate all of his help.

Jordan

Samson was kind and professional. He explained things clearly and concisely and could offer both positive and negative feedback as appropriate.

Sophie

I felt very comfortable and safe doing my driving lessons! Danny explained things clearly and was very helpful at all times and was always calm and relaxed which helped me as the driver to stay relaxed.

Nayomi

Had few lessons with Joe and he is friendly and very smart for the job. Highly recommend Joe.

Callum

National Driving Academy was very helpful in preparing me for my driving test and ensuring I was able to pass the first time.

Romila

Saif is an excellent instructor for anyone looking to get their P's. He is very patient and calm so you will feel comfortable while driving. He will give you lots of good advice and go over areas you need help with until you feel confident. I would recommend Saif to anyone!

Virginia

Hi NDA people,
I tried calling and I couldn’t leave a message but could you please send me details about how you add the Keys 2 Drive free lesson to the other lessons in the silver package.
Cheers
Virginia

Romila

Saif is a very calm and knowledgeable driver. He will go over areas that you are struggling with until you are more confident and competent. I would highly recommend Saif as an instructor!

Andrew

Best driving instructor,

Very helpful guide along the way.

I'm a naturally nervous driver and Saif made me feel very comfortable.

Provided important tips to becoming a driver.

Rene

Very effective, friendly, practical and productive instructor and lessons.

Georgia

I had my final manual drive with Joe due to instructor complications and he was amazing! He was super considerate and calming. I have severe anxiety and he made sure I felt comfortable and stress-free.
He also kept up a conversation which helped ease the tension and
He took my on his usual course and helped me pass!
I would 100% suggest Joe to anyone who is wanting to learn to drive, take lessons or take their final driving test. I have not met a teacher more well equip and kind.

Thank you so much Joe!

Claudea

I covered a lot of things with joe that expanded my knowledge on the road rules. I really enjoyed the lessons and his teaching style. Highly recommend.

Sarah

Arif is a wonderful instructor. I was very nervous and not very confident about driving when I had my first lesson with Arif but he made me feel safe and comfortable on the road. I would highly recommend Arif as he has taught me so much and made the experience of getting my Ps so smooth.

Kathleen

I am so impressed with Babar's professional and calm approach to ensuring that my daughter has the necessary skills and ability to be a competent driver. He has the ability to make his student feel capable and confident and reduces any anxiety that they may be feeling. I am so pleased with the way in which he has guided my daughter and I look forward to my son being able to have the same experience in the future. Thanks Babar!

Jemimah

Saif made learning to drive an enjoyable experience, and his lessons were something I would look forward to.
I always felt comfortable, calm and safe during our lessons, and he was very patient and professional. As a result, I feel very competent and capable driving now, as his teaching style and advice was very effective.
Thanks Saif!

Woraphat

Babar is an excellent instructor. He has taught my two eldest children, my wife and now it will child number 3's turn.

Amanda

Arif is an absolutely awesome instructor! He is patient, kind and very informative, making lessons that can be something stressful a very comfortable learning experience. Highly recommend!
Best of luck to all new drivers.

Samantha

Would definitely recommend Babar and the team from National Driving Academy. Babar has taught both me and my older sibling to be capable and contentious drivers. Thank you!

Rebecca

great teacher, so calm and gives great advice on becoming better at driving. Highly recommend to anyone wanting to book driving lessons.
Thank you for everything.

Lily

Saif is an excellent driving instructor. He is friendly, patient, calm and very knowledgeable about road rules. Would 100% recommend Saif.

Joseph

Saif has great knowledge of driving and the patience to help you become more better and confident on the road I personally have gained more experience for the road

Matthew

Reasonable prices and great teachers, highly recommend Arif Hassan

Kristoffer

My driving instructor was Joe.

Joe has been instrumental in building my driving confidence throughout my lessons. He's pragmatic and doesn't sugarcoat his advice and teaching. That said, my driving lessons were also peppered with real-life advice and acronyms of driving techniques that are easy to remember — and helps as a quick mental checklist.

Kasra

Legendary instructor. Makes sure you learn to the best of your ability and is very patient and charismatic. Never a dull moment with him around and I'm so glad I got my P's with him as my instructor. !!

Angela

Saif is brilliant! Very patient and has taught me so well this far!

Louana

Lessons with Joe were such an integral part of becoming a confident driver, I can't recommend him enough if you are anxious about starting out. Thanks to Joe I've gained the independence I thought I'd never have!

Adam

Had a awesome drive with saif he made the lesson very easy and was very clear with instructions and was very stress free would 100% recommend him very happy with the lesson I give five stars

Baldeep

Joe is the best instructor I had, helped me understand every single road rules, taught lots of things that many people don't and it was really helpful.

Timothy

Saif is a great instructor who has truly helped me in learning drive safely and effectively. He is well learned about the profession and has a great insight into what is needed. Sign up with Saif if you want to learn responsibly and safely! Worth the money!

Adrianna

I would 100% recommend Babar Chohan from National Driving Academy to anyone that is in need of a driving instructor in the Canberra region.
Babar is definitely the best when it comes to driving instructors as he was always punctual, professional, thorough and extremely patient. Babar has the ability to make you feel at ease and comfortable from the very first lesson.
With his exceptional expertise and knowledge my daughter was able to obtain her provisional drivers license. Thank you Babar you're a true legend!!
Steven

Joel

I had Ariff as my instructor, he was always calm, patient, and always gave clear instructions. Ariff also recognized when I was a little bit nervous and would tell a story that I could engage in, in order to calm me down. Ariff Started every lesson by asking how I've been and what did I do on the weekend, which made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. I would highly recommend Ariff and National Driving Academy to anyone unsure which company to go with. Thanks again Ariff for teaching me how to drive.

Charlotte

I want to sincerely thank Arif for helping me on my journey to my P’s. He was always kind, patient, and always up for a friendly chat. I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you so much for everything Arif :)

Marie

A huge thank you to Babar ,my son and myself had Babar as our instructor he was very professional very patient and help us a lot with our driving and confidence.highly recommended.thanks to National Driving Academy very nice staff in reception.
Marie.

Matthew

Thank you very much to Babar who taught me to drive.

I conducted the 10 lesson package with Babar, completing all the components by the final lesson, resulting in me being awarded my provisional drivers licence. He was both very through and very patient with me.

I would highly recommend Babar to anyone looking for a professional driving instructor with a pleasant demeanour.

Thanks Matthew.

Gabrielle

Saif was an excellent driving instructor - he explained everything clearly and was patient and understanding. I had done many hours of driving practice several years ago and was quite nervous to return to driving, but Saif made me feel confident and completely equipped to drive independently. I highly recommend Saif!

Atlanta

Saif is a very good driver instructor. He is insanely patient and kind which is very good for someone wanting to learn how to drive or refine their skills. Not only is he a fantastic instructor with great knowledge about the road, but he is also very nice and will always make you feel safe and in control. I would not have been able to get my license without him!! I can’t recommend him enough.

Kanami

I’m really glad that I had my lessons with Saif. Before I started my lessons, I kept failing the driving assessment as my skills were not yet competent. However, he helped me polishing my skills very much with great teaching skills. Thanks to that, I was able to pass the driving assessment. Thank you Saif!

Yasima

I took my driving lessons from Joe. Joe is very friendly and knowledgeable. Highly recommend Joe.

Dom

Joe was my only driving instructor and thanks to him I now have my P's. Joe is a funny guy and a great & clear instructor. I would definitely recommend
Dom

Landon

Babar is absolutely awesome!! I can not praise him enough, he is relaxed and patient, he is great to have a conversation with which can ease the nerves and he has a ton of knowledge and information, I highly recommend Babar to anyone who is a bit nervous or unsure cause his friendly Personality will put you at ease

Thank you again Babar

Rachel

I had Joe as my instructor and it has been an absolute pleasure getting my P's with him. His friendly personality and expert knowledge has made learning a joy and me a better driver. I fully believe that taking lessons is worth the investment especially if you have Joe :)

Oliver

Saif was a very professional, patient and helpful driving instructor. He explained new concepts very clearly. His scheduling was very flexible, which made life a lot easier with school and work in the mix. I would highly recommend him to anybody looking to get their drivers license. Thanks Saif!

Max

Excellent Driving Instructor.

He taught me the correct driving techniques in a way which was efficient and very easy to understand.

Would extremely recommend.

Shannan

A massive Thank you to Joe Koren! when I decided to finally obtain my license & give it a go, I had no confidence at all. Joe taught me as if I was log book learner & taught me everything there was to learn on the road, He bought all that confidence back that I needed! He was patient, had clear communication, we focused on certain things until I got it right! He is honestly an outstanding driving instructor with so much driving knowledge and experience! I highly, 100% recommend Joe! Thanks again for all your help! I passed with flying colours! :)

Charlotte

I had Babar has my instructor and he was amazing, I was very anxious at the start and didn’t even want to drive but he made me very comfortable and would never make be do anything I didn’t want to do I would definitely recommend the national driving academy I’ve only ever heard good things and I would definitely recommend Babar.

Samuel

Joe was an outstanding instructor. He is very knowledgeable. He is persistent, calm and understanding. When I started with him I didn't have much confidence. But he though meto be an confident he thought me all the important aspects of driving . After a few lesson with him I understood all the road rules . He thought me patiently stage by stage and I can not thank him enough for outstanding service . I highly recommend him to anyone wanting a license and improving their driving.

Sathi

I have taken lessons from other instructor but Joe is the best instructor in Canberra. My other instructor was very impatient and made me upset but Joe has helped me to build up my confidence through each lesson. I would 100% recommend Joe to absolutely anyone who wants to be taught how to drive the right way and he is really very professional and patient and kind hearted person and friendly as well. I will miss his lesson. When I drive on the road I always miss Joes autosuggestion LOOKING,LOOKING,LOOKING. He has taught me invaluable information about the road safety and he is very supportive too.

Sallyann

I wouldn't normally leave a feedback after my first drive but I felt like I have to.

I just finished my 1st driving lesson with Joe and he was just amazing. So informative and friendly, when you have a great driving instructor, you feel confident, and that's exactly how I felt. Highly recommend Joe, whether it's your 1st lesson or a one off, he'll be sure to teach you and advise you on things you should know and do. Looking forward to more lessons. Thank-you!

Neli

I had joe from the start and he was awesome !!! straight up i was learning so much and it was a good experience. I did the whole log book with joe and got my p's. I would 100% recommend joe because he teachers you everything and i feel so much more confient on the roads.

Eleanor

Joe was amazing! As a 30 year old woman who was scared to drive, Joe helped me so much. I had no confidence behind the wheel and from my first lesson with joe, I felt my confidence begin to boost. Now I have had my P plates for a couple of weeks now and I am so thankful for joe’s lessons and teaching style. I feel so confident on the roads now and I even feel like I drive better than some people I know who have been driving for years! Thank you Joe! 10 stars

Altanzaya

Thank you

Dimeshika

If you want to be a safe driver, Joe is the best. At first, I was afraid to get into the road, but as I proceeded with the lessons, I built my confidence to get into the road. He is an expert in teaching the techniques to the point and makes sure you are competent before stamping. He is professional and friendly and I strongly recommend him as a great driving instructor.

Sally

I remembered starting with Babar he said two things to me 1) “i will never give up on my students “ 2) “ i have all the patience in the world”. I really thought he wouldn’t stick to his words at the start. But after a couple of lessons with him his true colours begin to show. He really did stick to his words. At the start i was very nervous and my driving was quite reckless and ruthless. And my previous driving instructor was not patience with me and i thought i would never be able to drive again. However, Babar was different he gave me very constructive feedback and did not mind that i made some mistakes. He was indeed very patience. Before meeting Babar i lost all hope when it came to driving, but Babar gave me hope again. He really makes my day. And after a couple of lessons my driving did improved, it still isn’t perfect but i guess only time will tell. So Babar if you are reading this thank you. I cannot wait to book more lessons with you. And hopefully by then I can drive like you.

Harrison

Hi

I booked an initial driving lesson for my son Harrison, and just booked a second lesson for Friday 3 July at 330 pm. Can I please change the booking to a 5 lesson pack. Let me know how I can do this.

Thank you

Sunita

Alexander

Danny was an excellent teacher and mentor to me during the duration of my learner lessons. He is calm, friendly and knowledgeable; easy to get along with while getting taught to drive. 5 stars, A+. Thanks Danny.

Anton

Danny is wonderful driving instructor he is a calm and cool guy, I'm happy he was my driving instructor and I recommend anyone that wants to learn how drive a manual car his the guy to go to!

Cheryl

I had Babar for my driving instructor and got my P's. He was very patient and understanding. I was very anxious every time I drove but he helped me build up confidence in my ability. His teaching was very detailed and instructions were always very clear, making it so much easier to understand while driving. I definitely recommend him to anyone who is looking for an instructor with the National Driving Academy.

Loren

I chose National Driving Academy because I find it easy to book and pay for classes online. They also offer good packages for learner drivers.

Coming from a country where people drive on the right, a switch to driving on the left is new and hard.
My driving instructor, Joe, has an exceptional and professional teaching skills. He helped me a lot to build my confidence and be a safe driver during my logbook. He patiently reminded me of my mistakes and shared helpful tips about road rules and safety.
Thanks to Joe from National Driving Academy. I would highly recommend him to anyone wants to learn how to drive.

Isabella

I received my P’s after completing multiple lessons with two different instructors at national driving academy and learning with Samson was by far my best experience driving! I learned so much and am grateful to have had such an amazing time whilst getting my licence. I would highly recommend driving with the national driving academy, Especially with Samson if you get the chance !

Bella :)

Alex

I got through my L's with Joe Koren, Joe was always very professional and good to drive with. Joe was very knowledgeable about ACT roads and drivers, he taught me invaluable information to keep myself safe on the road from other drivers and potential hazards. I would recommend Joe.

Katsiaryna

I would like to express my gratitude to instructor Samson for his help and patience in preparing me for the test. Thanks to his advice, I was able to pass the test and get my P plates. Samson taught me how to behave correctly on the road, park properly and other things. I'm very happy that I chose Samson as my driving instructor.

Kaila

My driving Instructor was Shoel! He was very calm towards me and always had handy little tips to help me out. Overall I would definitely recommend National Driving Academy to anyone who is starting to learn how to drive!

Ashley

I had an amazing experience with Babar he made the experience much less stressful and helped ease my nerves of taking the review and test.
He was clear and made sure I understood what and when to do each Manoeuver while driving.

Muatasem

I would like to thank Yasir my driving instructor who guided me through all of my lessons and he has been very calm , patient , professional and friendly , so thank you Yasir and also thanks to National Driving Academy .

Timo

Yasir is a wonderful instructor very patient and calm and I would recommend him for anyone learning to drive.

Stephanie

Have to give a massive thank you to Shoel for helping me through the logbook system, he taught me more than just what I needed to pass to get my P's.
I feel like a fully prepared and safe driver to go alone on my P's now.

10/10 Recommend Shoel as an instructor.

Stephanie

Samson was very thorough in going through all the competencies plus their requirements at the start of the lesson and throughout, he was very calm and encouraging which really helped me drive to the best of my ability (I have anxiety and have found other driving school instructors to stress me out, which negatively impacted my driving skills).
I felt very safe with Samson's guidance and happy to see he wanted me to not only achieve my P's but most importantly to be an all-round safe driver.
5/5 Recommend the National Driving Academy

Bailey

Joe Koren is an excellent instructor and I really enjoyed my time with him during my lessons. Would definitely recommend.

Georgie

i had a wonderful experience with national driving academy. my instructor was samson and he was very patient while i learnt the skills i needed in order to be a safe driver. i would recommend this driving school to everyone who is looking to get their license

Hailu

Where shall I start, Yasir is an incredible instructor. Honestly speaking, he is, by far, the best instructor out there in Canberra.
I had a couple of driving lessons with a different instructor before beginning my lessons with Yasir. I had become nervous and a little fearful of driving, but after our first lesson I knew I was in good hands. He constantly cheers me up and builds my confidence. He has so much faith in me as a driver and makes me feel so comfortable, confident and ready to be a safe driver. He is very professional, friendly, patient, always on time, very good at explaining everything. He will be right in my door twenty minutes before the lesson. Before the lesson starts, he explains to me what we are going to do. He explained really well and will repeat the explanation for a million times till I get clarity on the issue. He has done it again and again without being tired.
At the end of driving lessons, he always gave me positive feedback even I knew I did a couple of mistakes. I really appreciate his positive words because they certainly helped me build my confidence.
His vast knowledge in other areas of life also takes me by surprise. He is the man that can give you an amazing explanation in any field. He is so wonderfully outgoing that I myself consider him as a great friend. I cannot thank him enough for the confidence and driving tips he is giving me. His driving lessons are life lessons.
If anyone is looking for an instructor, Yasseir is the one and only one you want to have. You couldn’t get a better instructor than Yasir!
Could not rate highly enough!

Yagie

Thank you very much Samson for all the hardwork that you have put into my driving. It took me five years with three other driving instructors to finally get my license. Samson is the only driving instructor that made me feel confident despite my doubts.He provided me with contructive critism and made me feel at ease throughout my driving. His car was just right for a learner like me. I recommend him for future drivers!

Jack

I had Shoel for 7 lessons, he helped me get my logbook and I’m very thankful. He taught me tips and tricks about U-turns, reverse parallel parking and just driving in general that I wouldn’t have know without him. He was very friendly; always kept his calm and we always had a laugh while driving. He was always on time with a clean and presentable car. I would absolutely recommend Shoel and NationalDriving to anyone, from beginners to people whom just need some extra help.

Brigid

Very easy to use online booking system and my instructor Samson was very kind and considerate. He always made sure I had lessons at a time that was convenient for me and was very good at explaining how I could improve my technical skills. I feel much more prepared to be a driver than if I had simply taken the test.

Peta

My tuition has been thorough & enjoyable. My instructor, Danny is calm & supportive & full of helpful anecdotes & suggestions for constructive ways of improving any problem areas I had. Really Great!

Jayde

Thank you to Shoel my teacher. He made me feel comfortable as this was the first time I had driven a car, he was patient and has given me the confidence to become a better driver.

Nikita

Really cared about making sure I was ready for the road, not just trying to tick boxes and make money like other driving schools.

Hamza

No issue with our current instructor
He runs up on time, ustilses lesson time in a very effective manner, he has improved my driving a lot
I’m very happy with it.
Thanks Hamza

Nelson

Joe was a great instructor, taught me things I would have never learnt if I hadn't taken lessons from him, I would definitely recommend him to any body looking to get driving lessons, 10 out of 10 service.

Cameron

Danny is amazing, really enjoying learning to drive with him. He has built my confidence and is a great teacher.

Cameron

Georgie

amazing and friendly instructors

Maxine

We are very happy with the academy and we are so appreciative of the professionalism of Babar who is such a fantastic teacher and mentor.