Testimonials

5 Stars

Tran

Joe is passionate about driving and teaching. He is very friendly and willing to share his experiences on the road. You would have thorough knowledge of driving if you do lessons with Joe.

5 Stars

Jondi

I had two driving instructors from National Driving Academy and both were wonderful, creating a safe and friendly environment for learning. Their different teaching styles helped me progress my skills and have the confidence to be on the road and eventually complete the one off driving test.

5 Stars

Sixta

I highly recommend Babar from Driving Academy Canberra.

I held my Learners for more than 10 years with fear and lack of belief in myself stopping me trying to get my Ps.
My husband always said L was for lazy,while I said L was for legend.

I had a couple if lessons with other instructors before I met Babar. However, I just didn't feel they understood me and didn't know about my driving skills and huge lack of confidence.

Then I met Barbar. At my first lesson with him he told me he knew exactly how I felt about my bad experiences with my driving in the past.
Then, he built my confidence slowly, enabling me to sit behind the wheel and feel that I am the one that is in control of the car.
After a couple of lessons with him my confidence increased gradually.
The lessons become more fun because he is a very nice, gentle, funny and welcoming human being.
I will always remember going from not talking at all because I was so nervous to talking about anything with him during my lesson.
He is very knowledgeable and always has an answer for my enquiry and not just about driving. Babar, you kept your promise that "You won't give up on your student and will make sure I get my P".
Today I got my P's and it was a big achievement for me.(even my husband was so pleased about this).
I was so happy to get my P's, but part of me was sad to say Good bye to my Instructor and friend Babar.
See you again Babar, I will beep the car when I see you on the road.

SIXTA

5 Stars

Emma

I would very highly recommend Joe as a driving instructor. I began my lessons with little confidence on the road, only to finish feeling confident and comfortable with my driving. I have learnt so much throughout these lessons and have been taken out of my comfort zone, significantly improving my driving. The aspects learnt in these lessons will be used in my everyday driving. Extremely thankful

5 Stars

Tayla

Barbar is an excellent driving instructor. His friendly nature and calm instruction really help to put you at ease and make it easy to learn. Highly recommend!

5 Stars

Milena

All good !!

5 Stars

Milena

Really happy with my drive instructor thanks

5 Stars

Kathleen

I can't recommend Babar highly enough! I thought that I would be able to teach my daughter everything, but Babar's professional, calm and knowledgable approach ensured that my daughter is equipped to be able to drive in any situation with the correct skills. He minimised any anxiety she had and his approachable nature ensured that she was comfortable and able to absorb all of the information and guidance he was providing. Don't think twice...make a booking with NDA and Babar is your man!

5 Stars

Maisy

I had a great experience with my driving instructor Barbar, he was friendly, patient and relaxed.

5 Stars

Sally

I have been driving with Babar for quite awhile now. I absolutely hated driving , because I was never good at it. And to be quite frank i lost all hope. I had a few driving instructors in the past and unfortunately they were too impatient with me. I was so close to giving up on driving... until i met Babar. He is just so patience and extremely professional ! On our first lesson he told me that he would never give up on his students. And to be honest i didn’t believe him at first. I thought he would be “one of those impatient “ driving instructors again. Oh, i was so wrong! It is so worth the money! I highly recommend Babar! You will not be disappointed!

5 Stars

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.

5 Stars

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.

5 Stars

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.

5 Stars

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.

5 Stars

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!

5 Stars

Nayomi

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

4 Stars

Emily

Driving with National Driving Academy was a pretty good experience. The transitioning into each logbook competency was well explained at most times and it was evident what was expected in each lesson. The car was smooth, controlled and comfortable and the instructor was always calm even in times of distress.

5 Stars

Kathryn

Great teacher. He was patient and super thorough.

5 Stars

Ethan

Excellent instructor, both my kids were very happy with his friendly and relaxed style of instruction. I would not hesitate to recommend!

5 Stars

Joshua

Wonderful! Thank you!

5 Stars

Cassie

Most supportive and caring driving instructor

5 Stars

Sheng

Joe is an extremely personable and professional instructor who is passionate about safety and cares genuinely about the skill and confidence of his student. I would definitely recommend him first to anyone looking to learn how to drive.

5 Stars

Daniel

Real good man. Very nice, very informative, very respectful, keep him he's going to put meny good drivers on the road.

5 Stars

Eloise

Babar was so helpful and has a special gift of making any person feel confident and comfortable with driving. I am very appreciative for all he did for me, he’s great.

5 Stars

Jackson

Highly recommend Babar to anyone needing driving lessons. Babar is always very professional, on time and prompt and always happy to answer any questions. Babar come highly recommended by 2 of my siblings & friends who had also had Babar as their instructor and can see why he was highly recommended. Thank you Babar.

5 Stars

Livvy

Joe is a fantastic driving instructor. He was patient and calm and taught me things to make sure I knew how to drive well, not just tick off the competencies. Anyone would be lucky to have Joe as an instructor.

5 Stars

Hamish

Incredibly fair. It was clear when I was wrong, which was very helpful for furthering my driving skills. Would recommend.

5 Stars

James

Hello Babar I just wanted to thank you for your kindness , sense of calm and the knowledge you have shared with James when instructing him with his driving this past year Wishing you and your family a safe a healthy Holiday season Regards Belinda

5 Stars

Sara

Thank you so much Babar for teaching me how to drive. I've been out driving myself around since you passed me and it's been amazing. your an awesome teacher

5 Stars

Abby

Very professional always on time easy to talk to. We would recommend to anyone. Thank you very much Babar.

5 Stars

Rhianna

Very nice and helpful

5 Stars

Ebony

He always did his best for the student.

5 Stars

Sasha

Absolutely amazing work Babar, thank you very much for helping Sasha with her driving. We wish you all the very best!

5 Stars

Eve

Joe is an informative, helpful, and highly skilled driving instructor. He delivers his lessons with clarity and good structure and with his help, I now feel completely ready for the road.

5 Stars

Atticus

Joe was a fantastic teacher for me. He always had a very warm and positive attitude when delivering instructions, and thoroughly explained the reasons behind everything he taught. This has made me a safer driver. I would recommend Joe to anyone and everyone, he does a fantastic job at teaching how to drive!

5 Stars

Cayden

Good driving instructor handed over some knowledge and was always friendly

5 Stars

Sharlotte

I did my logbook hours with Joe and really enjoyed all my lessons with him! I was really nervous about driving when I started and lessons with him has made me a safer and more confident driver. He's a very engaging instructor who gives constructive feedback in a really friendly way, and his acronyms and diagrams really helped cement my understanding of the road rules.

5 Stars

Liam

Joe was an excellent driving instructor. My son was able to work through the competency checklist with Joe’s support. I was impressed by the improvement my son showed in his driving confidence and skills after each session. Thanks Joe!

5 Stars

Nicholas

Great instructor and really helpful

5 Stars

Sophia

Babar was a great instructor to have for my last couple drives. Super calm and explained things very clearly. Would definitely recommend :)

5 Stars

Robert

Incredible service, friendly and values transparency. Worth the money.

5 Stars

Tara

Best driving instructor ever!! I was always so excited for my lessons, baba made me feel so comfortable with my driving and taught me a lot of great tips for my parking, even when I made mistakes he would always explain what I did wrong and how to do better in such a calm friendly way so I never felt nervous about asking how to do something or being pulled up on mistakes. 10/10 instructor

5 Stars

Mushtaq

I have had a great experience with the National Driving Academy while taking the driving lessons. I found my driving instructor, Mr Babar Chohan, exceptionally talented, logic centered, highly professional and accommodating who encourages a learner ‘how to think ‘ as opposed to ‘what to think’. Thank you, Babar, for being the best instructor ever! With your deep insight, guidance and patience you taught me the skills to become a confident and safe driver. Thank you for giving me the confidence to drive and for helping me to overcome my subconscious under- and over-analysis whilst behind the wheel. Your lessons were very informative, well-structured (both in theory and practice) and I really appreciated your encouragement. A big thank you to Babar for being very patient, understanding and good motivator. Babar definitely ranks among top 1% of my list.

5 Stars

Shontae

I highly recommend Babar and National Driving Academy! The service is beyond a 5 star rating, Babar is an outstanding instructor, considerate, patient and made me feel very calm, confident and comfortable when we would have a driving lesson. I’m so grateful to have accomplished this with Babar as he was supportive and helpful in getting me through the competencies to end up with a positive result of getting my P’s. Thank you Babar!

5 Stars

Chloe

Joe was awesome!

5 Stars

Neetika

My instructor Ali was great. Really helpful and allowed me to improve my driving and get my Ps.

5 Stars

Tim

Driving instructor was excellent and made what seemed to be a difficult task surprisingly easy.

5 Stars

Samata

My driving instructor, ALI, was very patient, very calm, helped me a lot with driving nerves. He was also clearly very experienced and practiced. So knowledgeable. Quietly took all the stress out of learning to drive. Highly recommend to everyone.

5 Stars

Fareena

Very thankful for everything Ali taught me! He helped me to become a more confident and competent driver

5 Stars

Ben

Ali was amazing truly great teacher would recommend him to everyone.

5 Stars

Han-Nah

So good

5 Stars

Anahid

Babar is very calm and supportive. I had a great experience with him.

5 Stars

Charlie

Really great instructor, passed in 10 lessons and learnt lots

5 Stars

Ryan

Absolutely an amazing instructor, couldn’t have asked for anyone more helpful, there’s nothing this man Doesn't know. Five outta five highly recommend!

5 Stars

Joe

Joe was a great instructor, he taught the course well and in a way that was easy to remember, he was entertaining and personable while teaching. Overall very good.

5 Stars

Ben

I had a great experience with Joe. He was thorough and in-depth with his approach, and his funny personality made the lessons enjoyable. I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a driving instructor.

5 Stars

Amisha

Joe was an excellent instructor. He was very responsive to any queries. My daughter enjoyed learning to drive with him until she got her P. I would highly recommend Joe.

5 Stars

Cian

Amazing experience learning to drive with Joe. Friendly, engaging and enjoyable lessons that left me much more confident now than when I first started with the driving school. Highly recommend.

5 Stars

Kiara

He’s the best instructor, I had all my three kids do lessons with him, he is patient teaches very well, explains everything very well

5 Stars

Paige

Friendly, knowledgeable and highly recommendable ! Well done team.

5 Stars

Carter

Thanks Joe for all your support

5 Stars

Sara

He's so caring and kind and is a great teacher

5 Stars

Anahid

He is simply the best.
Thank you!

5 Stars

Andrew

Babar was a fantastic driving instructor and would definitely recommend him to anyone wanting to learn to drive. He was fantastic in every lesson and my confidence grew from his experience and support.

5 Stars

Andrew

Babar was fantastic from start to finish with my driving training journey. Would definitely recommend for any mature age learner who was unsure and put off driving due to feelings of anxiety and confidence. Every lesson I grew in confidence and now having my Ps with the expert training of Babar. Thank you Babar and the National Driving Academy team, definitely worthy of a 5 star rating and recommendation.

5 Stars

Cassidy

I highly recommend Joe at the National Driving Academy for all ages and experience levels. I completed the competency-based training and assessment with him and he was an outstanding driving instructor. Thanks to him I feel confident in my ability to drive safely and confidently. Also, if you are anxious about driving, choose Joe! He's very friendly and approachable.


5 Stars

Gabriella

A big thank you to Babar, he has been amazing with our daughter Gabi. She has gone from a nervous learner to a confident driver. His calm relaxed personality was appreciated. Would highly recommend Babar !!

5 Stars

Mackenzie

Top guy, great at what he does, professional, and really passionate about his work. Would recommend 1000 times over!

5 Stars

Angeliese

I highly recommend National Driving Academy, especially Joe as a driving instructor. He has done an incredible job with my daughters to teach them to drive and has given them the confidence to be on the road they need.
Thank you, Joe :)

5 Stars

Samira

Thank you Babar, you’re amazing, I loved the way you taught me and the chats we had. I hope we come across each other some time. Samira :)

5 Stars

Lachlan

Thanks Babar for your patience and support.
From Lachlan & family.

5 Stars

Jack

Very good instructor. Calm, patient and easy to communicate with. Provided clear instructions and clarification of rules relating to L and P plates. I highly recommend hm.

5 Stars

Bianca

Couldn’t recommend a better instructor. Very patient and understanding. I have enjoyed learning with Joe, highly recommend him.

5 Stars

Ingrid

Very nice man and a very good driving instructor.

5 Stars

Rory

Saif is a very informative instructor, he knows the road rules very well and is able to teach his student with ease. He is also very talkative so your not just sitting in silence you can have a genuine conversation with him. Saif will observe your driving and give positive feedback on how you can improve for this is the reason I chose Saif as my instructor and I don’t regret it. If you are a learner driver I would 100% recommend Saif for a good experience learning the road.

5 Stars

Zoe

thank you Joe!

5 Stars

James

Knowledgeable, patient instructor. Would highly recommend!

5 Stars

Imalshi

Saif was a very friendly, knowledgeable and thorough instructor. I learnt all road rules and parking quickly and efficiently with him. He is amazing at teaching the basics of driving and makes sure you understand the concepts properly before moving on. I enjoyed and learnt a lot in all of my lessons with him. I highly recommend him for everyone wanting to get their license :) Thank you Saif!!

5 Stars

Isabel

Joe was an amazing instructor. Very detail oriented, provided useful strategies to remembering the process for things like hill starts and parallel parks, and wasn’t at all pushy or rushed: he took his time in guiding me through new manoeuvres. I especially liked that he took the time to take me to unfamiliar roads to ensure I got my confidence up in new areas with new challenges. Thank you Joe! I’d definitely recommend him :)

5 Stars

Holly

Really supportive instructor. Made me feel very comfortable despite my nerves.

5 Stars

Alexandra

Babar was a really great instructor, who always explained each competency and rule, stepping me through so I clearly understood the standard I was required to achieve and how to achieve it.
He was always friendly, approachable and calm. I looked forward to each lesson and I will miss his guidance.

5 Stars

Hugo

Great instructor. Took time to explain each road rule with precision and patience until I clearly understood the road rule. The diagrams he used great and helped significantly when trying to implant a visual concept of the task/road rule. I especially liked the way he described how to reverse parallel park, which was simplistic and straightforward yet incredibly effective and understandable. I think his patience and good personality were the beat part of having him as an instructor. Have already recommended to other learners.

5 Stars

Joseph

I am so very grateful to have had Babar Chohan be my driving instructor and would 100% recommend him to anyone that is in need of a driving instructor in the Canberra region. Babar was always very punctual, professional and extremely patient.
Having been taught by Barbar with his exceptional knowledge and expertise, I was able to obtain my provisional drivers license. Thank you Babar for all of your help and support, and for making me the confident driver I am today!

5 Stars

Noah

Really good in depth lessons

5 Stars

Zachary

Was very good at explaining and making sure I understood it. Also explaining everything step by step. Helps me with tips and tricks. Also at times demonstrate how to do it. Explain how I did something wrong so i can improve on it.

5 Stars

Lakpa

Babar was an outstanding instructor: calm, helpful, experienced, excellent guidance and a genuinely nice person for me to learn from. From my experience, I would highly recommend him as an instructor. Thank you, Babar.

5 Stars

Gil

Joe was an excellent driving instructor, both parts motivating and informative.

I had a number of instructors before Joe, but it was only when he started teaching me that I decided to stick with the NDA.

I can honestly say that I would not have had the confidence to get my P's without Joe's instruction.

5 Stars

Isabelle

National Driving Academy has been a pleasure to do business with. There staff are very friendly, knowledgeable and help make the journey an easy one. However hands down the 5 Stars go to Babar! He taught both my daughters. He gave them confidence, trust, knowledge and successfully got them to there P’s. I highly recommend Babar he is very thorough very to the book with a gentle approach. Thank you so much Babar for everything! Best wishes Trish C

5 Stars

Shiori

I would recommend Joe to anyone wanting to do their competency based logbook. He was patient, helpful and engaging when teaching me all the steps to become a confident and safe driver. I learned lots in every lesson and always came home with something new to practise, or with a new skill in which I felt confident.

5 Stars

Michael

Joe is very thorough in his approach to safe driving and taught me real world scenarios of the correct ways of driving. He is also patient but firm yet fun at the same time in order for students like me to realise the importance of competency based learning. He puts you at ease behind the wheel and shows you rather than tells you how to do it. Thank you very much Joe and I highly recommend Joe to anyone who is looking for the best driving instructor in Canberra. - Michael M.

5 Stars

Alexander

Great teacher, I learnt a lot and he made great use of the hours booked. Highly recommended.

5 Stars

Kai

I started my lessons with Joe just after I finished my 1-17 compentencies with a different instructor. Joe as a driving instructor was a lot better than the previous instructors I’ve had. Joe made me feel a lot more confident whilst driving in which his teachings have really helped me a lot. I highly recommend Joe

5 Stars

Caitlin

Absolute legend! He was super thorough with the driving skills and overall just such a nice guy!

5 Stars

Callum

Joe is an absolute g. Good to chat too and pulls you up on small driving errors you may have and then further improves them. 10/10 Joe is the man

5 Stars

Evangeline

Amazing instructor! Kind, humorous and very patient. Would recommend to anyone learning to drive.

5 Stars

Trystan

Really great instructor, had a good sense of humour, was patient and payed things out for me clearly, putting me in a situation where the skills are applicable and only stepping in when necessary. 10/10

5 Stars

Bailey

He went in depth on a lot of things and made it easy to learn and understand.

He told good feedback and helpful things to work on.

He was nice

5 Stars

Claudia

Babar was friendly, easy to talk to and helpful in making me a better driver.
He made me fell relaxed and comfortable. I would highly recommend him

5 Stars

C

Her driving has improved a lot since Joe starting teaching my daughter. Thanks. John

5 Stars

Kaitlan

Babar was an outstanding instructor and really helped me learn how to drive in a safe and calm way.



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