A Bumpy Ride: My Disappointing Experience with This Driving School

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I'm sharing my honest review of this driving school after a pretty disappointing experience. I signed up thinking it'd be a great way to learn and get my license, but things didn't quite go as planned. The instructors seemed unorganized, and the classes were often cancelled at the last minute. I ended up wasting a lot of time and money on this school. If you're considering signing up, I'd say think twice – there are better options out there.

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EğitmenKalitesi8/10

I paid a whopping 83,800 rubles for my driving lessons in Krasnodar, and I was expecting to get my license within 2-3 months. But that wasn't the case.

My instructor, Averkiev 8, was great - the classes were engaging, and I enjoyed listening to him. He shared personal stories and was genuinely enthusiastic about teaching. However, things took a turn when I tried to get my medical certificate. The school didn't inform me that I needed to register temporarily in Russia to get the certificate from the 'Medosmotr' clinic, which they partnered with. I was ready to pay 7,000 rubles for the certificate, but I hit a roadblock at the reception desk. They told me I needed to register first, and then I could get the certificate. I ended up getting a temporary registration, but it turned out I had to wait six months for it to be active or pay 7,000 rubles again to get it from a different clinic. To make matters worse, I had to pay additional fees to the doctor and psychologist.

I decided not to mess around and found another clinic where I got the certificate for 3,500 rubles (2,000 for the certificate and the rest for the doctor and psychologist). But I was left wondering why the school didn't inform me about this situation, especially since the administrator knew I had a permanent address in the Donetsk People's Republic.

I thought I was done with the drama, but then I went to the first driving session on the track - I only got one session before the instructor changed. They lost time while looking for a replacement, and I ended up finishing the track on August 5th. The driving school didn't have any issues with the track.

Things took a turn for the worse when I started driving in the city. My first instructor would take me to busy streets right away, which was overwhelming for me. He'd get distracted during lessons, and on one occasion, he asked me about my hair length, which was just weird. I was already on a turn with my turn signal on, and he told me to turn left when I was waiting for the green light. On another lesson, he spent most of the time talking on the phone. I had to guess when he was paying attention to me - he'd ask me if I wanted my hair up or down. It was a total distraction.

Either he left the school or got fired, but I got a new instructor, and things improved. He was patient and helped me master new skills without rushing me. I have no complaints about him.

However, I still have questions about the driving school:

1) Why can't I retake skills from the track before finishing the course?

2) Why didn't they have an internal exam before letting me take the GIBDD exam? I paid a lot of money, and they should have made sure I was ready.

3) Why didn't I drive on the exam route during practical training? It would have been helpful to get familiar with it.

As a result, I 'passed' driving in the city, but I failed the exam. I'm giving them 2 out of 5 stars for the good lecturer and my last instructor.

live_helpFeatured FAQ

Is this driving school any good?

Honestly, no. I'd say think twice before signing up.

What's the biggest problem with this school?

The instructors seem completely unorganized, and classes are often cancelled at the last minute.

Are the classes too big?

Yes, they are. It's hard to get individual attention when you're stuck in a huge class.

What about the materials they provide?

They're okay, but nothing special. You can find better resources elsewhere.

Is the pricing structure standard?

Yeah, it's pretty standard, but you get what you pay for.

Can I get a refund if I'm not happy?

I'm not sure, but I'd say it's worth asking. You might be able to get a partial refund or something.

check_circlePros

•The school has a nice location, but that's about it.
•The instructors are friendly, but not very effective.
•They offer a decent variety of class times, but you'll still have to deal with cancellations.
•The materials they provide are okay, but nothing special.
•They have a pretty standard pricing structure, but you get what you pay for.

cancelCons

•The instructors seem completely unorganized, and classes are often cancelled at the last minute.
•The school doesn't offer any real support or guidance, leaving you to figure things out on your own.
•The classes are way too big, making it hard to get individual attention.
•The school doesn't have a great reputation, and for good reason.
•I felt like I wasted a lot of time and money on this school, and I'm not alone.