DriverEd
Information about DriverEd
Opening hours
- sunday: (closed)
- monday: 8h-20h
- tuesday: 8h-20h
- wednesday: 8h-20h
- thursday: 8h-20h
- friday: 8h-20h
- saturday: (closed)
At DriverEd we are here to support you at whatever stage you are at in the Graduated Driver Licensing System (GDLS) in New Zealand. This means you might be on your Learner or Restricted Licence, working towards your Full Class 1 Licence. Or, maybe you have no licence? It doesn't matter - we are here to help and guide you.
Our qualified and experienced NZTA endorsed driving instructors are here to make your driving journey as enjoyable and meaningful as possible.
We currently offer our services to clients from Katikati to Papamoa. If you aren't in between these areas, let us know and we will see if we can help.
Welcome to DriverEd. We look forward to supporting you on this life-changing journey.
Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about DriverEd:
DriverEd in New Zealand is a highly recommended driving school known for its exceptional instructors, particularly Ryan, who has garnered praise for his calm and supportive teaching style. Many students have successfully passed their driving tests on the first try, thanks to his personalized feedback and effective use of a driving simulator to build confidence.
- Personalized Instruction: Ryan adapts his teaching approach to meet the individual needs of each student, making them feel at ease and supported throughout their learning journey.
- High Success Rate: Numerous reviews highlight that students passed their restricted licenses on the first attempt due to Ryan's thorough training.
- Building Confidence: Many parents have noted significant improvements in their children's confidence levels, especially for those with anxiety or previous driving challenges.
- User-Friendly Simulators: The availability of simulators helps hesitant drivers gain initial skills and comfort before transitioning to real driving.
- Constructive Feedback: Ryan's clear and concise instructions have been pivotal in helping students identify and improve on their weaknesses.
While the majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few users noted that varying comfort levels in new drivers could contribute to a mixed experience, especially in challenging traffic conditions. Nonetheless, DriverEd remains a popular choice for those looking to learn to drive in New Zealand, ensuring a supportive, friendly atmosphere where students can thrive.
DriverEd: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Couldn't recommend Ryan more. He took me from having zero confidence and knowing barely anything to passing my restricted on my first go. Using the simulator helped me gain confidence and skills and made me feel more confident on the road. Thank you so much Ryan!!
Thanks, Lucy! What an awesome drive you had yesterday. You were amazing - from the start on the simulator to doing your test. Well done and congratulations. Keep up those good driving skills. It's essential on our roads. Have a great Xmas and see you next year for a Defensive Driving Course. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: We can’t recommend Ryan at Driver Ed highly enough! He has helped two of my children pass their restricted licenses first time with flying colours. They both absolutely loved their time with Ryan. He made them feel comfortable, squashed any nerves and gave them confidence with their driving and going in to the test. He is amazing and we will definitely be using him again when the time comes for our third child to get their restricted license. Thank you so much!! A++++++++
Thanks, Anna. It has been amazing to support your children on their journey to being safe competent drivers on our road. Keep checking in with them to ensure they stay safe. Have a wonderful Xmas. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Our daughter had a couple of lessons with Ryan. She felt it made a big difference as Ryan guided her in areas she wasn't sure about and her confidence increased. Passed her test first time :-) Thanks Ryan.
Thanks, Helen. A great result for your daughter. We are pleased that our lessons supported her with the couple of areas she wasn't sure with. A great pass on her first attempt. Let us know when she is ready for a Defensive Driving Course. Have a great Xmas. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan quickly developed a rapport with our daughter putting her at ease. He has the ability to grow confidence in the learner driver while also outlining areas to work on. I would strongly recommend lessons from Ryan. Best thing we did for her driving!
Thanks, Billie. It was fantastic to drive with your daughter and achieve this milestone. Keep make sure she is safe out there and using those good skills we went over. Hopefully we will see her for a Defensive Driving Course down the track. Have a great Xmas. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Thanks very much Ryan for your capable and professional approach in preparing our daughter for her restricted test. Like many parents we taught her to the best of our ability but there’s no way she would’ve passed without you coaching her on the finer details and things that we have forgotten. We’re pleased to say she passed on her first attempt, which is totally due to your efforts. We chose DriverEd via a recommendation from friends and would definitely recommend Ryan to anyone wanting a great instructor. Thanks again Ryan. Dave Geary
Thanks, Dave! It was great to support your daughter in the final stages of her learner phase. You did an awesome job teaching her too! I’m really pleased she passed on her first attempt. I look forward to helping her as she works towards her full licence. Thanks again, and Merry Christmas! Ryan – DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Really great course would definitely recommend!
Thanks, Alexis. It was great to have you on our Defensive Driving Course and congratulations on getting your full licence yesterday, first attempt. Be safe, have a great Xmas with that new licence. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Glad I went with Ryan for my daughters lessons. He was a calm instructor and gave clear directions and great feedback after each drive. My daughter passed her Restricted License today! Highly recommended A++
Thanks, Tracey. It was so great to be able to help your daughter fine tune her driving. She is an excellent driver. Great she was able to achieve that Restricted Licence, first attempt! Thanks for choosing DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: 5/5 stars! Ryan is an amazing instructor! He's patient, knowledgeable, and helped me pass my full license. Last-minute booking was no problem either! Highly recommend!"
Thanks, Arzjean. Congratulations on passing that full licence test today, first attempt. We are so pleased we were able to help you with a quick lesson before your test. You're a great driver. Keep it up and be safe on our roads. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: I went from never having driven a car before to passing my restricted test first try thanks to DriverEd. Ryan was such a good instructor who made me feel completely at ease and calm, and helped me gain confidence in my driving. Starting with his driving simulator which was a really good tool to start with and I would highly recommend for those who are a little nervous about starting to drive. The practice driving tests were super helpful for when I sat the real test.
Thanks, Paige. We are so proud of you for how you have picked up driving and done so well. It was great to support you from teaching you in the simulator to the final prep work for the Restricted Licence Test. Congratulations on passing, first attempt. Keep up those good driving skills. Hopefully we will see you for a Defensive Driving Course. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan is awesome. All our boys (and their mates!) really enjoyed their time with Ryan as he relates so well to the kids and has a calm and happy nature. Highly recommend at least one lesson with Ryan before sitting a restricted licence test, the information he shares is so valuable for the test. He also has a simulator with various programmes - the Hazards programme is a fantastic way for the kids to experience all the possible Hazards they haven't been exposed to yet - so important for young drivers. Thanks so much Ryan!
Thanks, Rachelle! It's been fantastic supporting your boys - on the simulator doing the hazard training and then on the road getting their licences. Keep reminding them of those good driving habits. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: thank you so much Ryan your lessons really helped me improve and feel more confident with my driving and thank you for being calm
Thanks, Nikita! Congratulations on passing your Restricted Test. A great achievement. Keep up the great driving skills and be safe on the road. Hopefully we will see you soon for a Defensive Driving Course. Thanks - DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Awesome driving school, and the support & encouragement from Ryan to help our daughter achieve her licence from learners to restricted has been great, would definitely recommend to others Thanks Ryan
Thanks, Lisa. It was fantastic to support your daughter on her journey from Learner licence too Restricted. She's done great! Hopefully we can help her with a Defensive Driving Course and then Full licence too. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan was a great driving instructor for our son. He has a calm positive manner and we highly recommend him!
Thanks, Suzanne. It was awesome to drive with your son and help him achieve his restricted licence today. What a milestone. Keep reminding him of those good and safe driving practices. Thanks Ryan - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: AMAZING Our son (with ASD) had lessons with Ryan almost each week for a couple of months. He had a couple of sessions in the simulator, which was a game changer for his confidence, then he was on SH2 and into town. When Ryan felt he was ready, the test was booked and he passed the first time. We didn’t teach him at all, it was 100% Ryan. His calm and happy nature made the whole experience enjoyable for our boy and as parents, it was a huge relief to know that things were working out so well. We can’t say enough positive things about him ✌
Thank you so much for your lovely review, Vanessa! It was an absolute pleasure to support your son on his journey. He was a fantastic driver who listened attentively and applied everything we covered each week. I wish him all the best for his driving future, and I hope to see him again for a defensive driving course soon. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: I had the pleasure of learning to drive with Ryan, and I couldn't have asked for a better instructor. His calm and patient approach made learning easy. Ryan was always clear with his instructions and gave helpful feedback that allowed me to improve with every session. He was incredibly supportive and encouraging. I am grateful for his guidance and would highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn how to drive!
Thanks, Nila! It was great to be able to support you on this journey and achieve your Restricted Licence. One more test to go... see you in a few months for your Full test. Enjoy your new found freedom! Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan was outstanding in his manner, patience and experience with teaching driving. I would highly recommend him to new learner drivers or anyone wanting to upskill and improve their driving.
Thanks, Emma. It was great to have the opportunity to drive with your daughter. Credit to her for working hard on the things she needed too and nail that restricted test. Hopefully we will see her for a Defensive Driving Course down the track. Remind her to keep driving safe! Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: My Daughter found Ryan at DriverEd amazing to deal with and gave her great confidence with the simulator and on road lessons
Thanks, Geoff. We are so pleased your daughter found our lessons helpful. It was great to see her confidence grow from the simulator to on-road and then passing her Restricted test on her first attempt. Keep reminding her of those great driving skills. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: We highly recommend DriveEd. Ryan was relaxed and friendly, and put our son at ease. He provided great feedback for us and our child.
Thanks, Sue & Glenn. We are so pleased your child was able to progress and our lessons helped them on this journey to getting their Restricted Licence - first attempt! A massive congratulations. Keep reminding them of these good driving practices. Let us know when a Defensive Driving Course is needed and we can help with that too. Drive safe - DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: My daughter did her defensive driving with Ryan and learning to drive. Her confidence levels rose dramatically on the roads. She passed her driving test first time. Highly recommend using DriverEd.
Thanks, Jill. We are so pleased for your daughter passing her Restricted Test, first attempt, in a foreign city! Well done to her. Keep reminding her on a regular basis of those excellent driving skills. Stay safe - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan was awesome. Very patient and was great at teaching and giving clear instructions. My daughter passed her restricted first time thanks to all his help! Great experience
Thanks, Greg! We are so pleased that your daughter did so well today and nailed that Restricted test. She listened and applied which was great. Thanks for choosing us. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan was the most life changing instructor I’ve ever had! I have had experience with 3 different instructors, and he exceptionally stood out. He is very precise and doesn’t miss anything, while being super encouraging. Ryan is informative and you will leave him fully prepared. My confidence increased immensely after only a couple lessons with him. I couldn’t recommend him enough for a driving instructor!
WOW, thanks Lucy! It has been a privilege to support you on your journey and I am pleased the lessons have been useful. Remember - back yourself. You can do it! I look forward to seeing you for a Defensive Driving Course down the track. Keep those good driving skills up and always strive to be a better driver. Be safe - DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Very good clear instructions, nice guy positive attitude.thanks heaps for helping me today☺️.
Thanks, Jesse. It was great to meet you today and always a pleasure to help out on your driving journey. Tick it off and nail that full test! Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Highly recommended!
Thanks, Adele! We were so so pleased for your daughter who passed her restricted test today. What a fantastic achievement and result. She's a very competent and safe driver thanks to the many hours of driving you have done with her. Hopefully, I may see her for a Defensive Driving Course soon. Drive safe - DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Amazing experience with Ryan he is super easy to work with and anyone is lucky to have him as a teacher
Thanks, Brielle. It was awesome to support you with gaining your Learner Licence, Restricted Licence and a Defensive Driving Course. Well done on all these achievement. One final step to go in 12 months. Be safe out there. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Super patient and helpful! Very good at teaching and giving clear instructions, I never felt anxious or stressed while driving with Ryan. I passed my test with his help and definitely would recommend!
Thanks, Kat! We are super stoked that you have achieved the milestone of getting your Restricted Licence. You have listened and applied what we discussed to kick those bad habits and be a safer driver. Keep it up! A pleasure to drive with you. Thanks for choosing, DriverEd!
Fantastic experience: Fantastic teacher. My son passed 1st time and has become a very confident driver thanks to Ryan. Highly recommend.
Thanks, Ali! We were so pleased for your son and know that he is an excellent driver who was making great choices. It was great to help coach him on his driving journey. Hopefully, we will see him for a Defensive Driving Course soon. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Absolutely loved my experience with Ryan, we have had a few drives together and each time he made me feel at ease and we had some good laughs and jokes. He is kind and very patience especially since i was just getting back into driving after having my confidence knocked a bit. He is amazing at giving tips and honest feedback on things you would need to work on which is exactly what i needed. Could not recommend him enough ill be sending my brother to him next highly highly recommend Ryan to anyone who needs an excellent dedicated driving instructor
Thanks, Bronnie! It was awesome to help support you on this journey to becoming a confident safe driver. You have done incredibly well and should be very proud of yourself. You never gave up and had an amazing attitude. It's not over yet... we have a full licence to conquer in just a few months time. Thanks, DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: I learnt to drive though Ryan from DriverEd. I started with simulator lessons to help build up my confidence behind the wheel. When I was ready, I moved on to driving a practice car. This was a scary step but I felt encouraged throughout the whole process. Now, I feel more confident with driving and have the skills to back me up. I have bought my own car and passed my restricted test. I would highly recommend DriverEd to anyone learning to drive, especially if they are apprehensive or fearful about driving.
Thanks, Penelope. It has been fantastic to support you on this journey and get help you get your Restricted Licence. It's great to see your confidence grow from drive to drive. One more step of the journey to go... your full licence in the near future. Drive safe out there. Thanks for choosing DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Ryan from Driver Ed. Our son started in the simulator, progressed to driving on the road in the Driver Ed's dual braking car and finally to lessons driving his own car. He has just passed his restricted driving test. Ryan was very professional and a really nice guy - great communication, always on time and reliable but most importantly formed a great working relationship with our son where he could teach & give constructive feedback and support with the end result being a safe, confident and competent driver. Thanks heaps Ryan
Thanks, Maree. It was a real privilege to work with your son and support him through the process of getting his Restricted Licence. Achieving it on the first attempt is an amazing feat! Make sure he continues to maintain all the good driving practices. Thanks again for the opportunity to drive with him. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan is an excellent driving instructor. He did a great job with my son, starting from the simulator lessons. Yesterday, my son passed the practical test on his first try and got his restricted license. Highly recommended.
Thanks, Cassio. It was a pleasure to work with your son and support him in getting his learner licence, simulator lessons, on-road lessons and then Restricted Licence on his first attempt. What an awesome achievement. Thanks for the opportunity. Hopefully I will see him for a Defensive Driving Course soon. Thanks - DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: He is a very good teacher and instructor. With his help i passed my test in first attempt. Thanks for Knowledge and support DriverEd. Thank you very much
Thanks, Amar! Congratulations on passing your test today, first attempt. You drive very well and this was shown in your test result. Keep up the good driving skills. Thanks for your review. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: The lesson was really good! He gave me clear instructions of what to do and what not to do. I learned a lot of road rules that I didn’t know and he taught me how to do a perfect parallel parking and when to indicate and use my mirrors. He was really nice and welcoming and I was confident to do my restricted 2 days later which I actually passed thanks to Ryan!
Thanks, Merewai. It was awesome to drive with you and give you some tips to be safer on the road and also pass that Restricted Test on your first attempt. Well done! Congratulations. Keep driving safe and hopefully we will see you for a Defensive Driving Course one day soon. Thanks - DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Ryan was recommended to us and we can certainly see why. Ryan's instruction was very thorough and he is extremely knowledgeable. He is also very caring and patient. Only wish we had known about him when our older kids were learning to drive. Can't thank Ryan enough for helping our son succeed, will definitely be booking the Defensive Driving Course with him!
Thank you for the kind review! It was a pleasure to help your son out with some driving lessons and help guide him to being safer on our roads. He did so well through the process and I look forward to seeing him again for the Defensive Driving Course. Thanks again for choosing, DriverEd!
Fantastic experience: Brilliant results with DriverEd! Ryan took a reluctant & less than confident learner through to his restricted. Couldn’t be happier with the results!! Great communication, encouragement, super helpful, friendly with a thorough knowledge of road rules, traffic etc. Highly recommended & looking forward to defensive driving next with DriverEd. Cheers Karyn & Sam
Thanks, Karyn & Sam. It has been fantastic to work with Sam and building up his confidence on the simulator and then moving on-road. Sam grew so much over our lessons and what an achievement today to get the Restricted Licence. Well done, Sam. See you down the track for a Defensive Driving Course. Be safe out there and keep up those good habits. Thanks, DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: I recently attended Ryan's defensive driving course and had a fantastic experience. Ryan provided excellent instruction on becoming a defensive driver and shared numerous valuable tips that helped me pass my restricted license test yesterday. I highly recommend enrolling in Ryan's defensive driving course and booking a driving lesson with him.
Thanks, Fynn. We are pleased that you found the Defensive Driving Course useful. Remember those safe driving tips you have learnt. Well done for passing that Restricted Test on your first attempt - a great achievement. Be safe our there. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Driver Ed, Ryan went above and beyond in helping me prepare for my restricted test. His guidance and expertise were invaluable throughout the entire process. He patiently addressed all my concerns, provided insightful feedback, and tailored the lessons to my specific needs. Thanks to his support, I was able to pass my test with confidence.
Thanks, Maddy. It was a pleasure to support you on this journey to getting your Restricted Licence. Well done! All on your first attempt. Credit to you for applying and driving so well. Keep up the good habits. Hopefully we will see you for a Defensive Driving Course some time soon. Take care, DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Absolute legend
Thanks, Matthew! Congratulations on passing the Restricted licence test today - first attempt! Awesome achievement. Keep up the good driving habits. Stay safe, DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Ryan is the real deal amazing way of teaching and will get you on the road fast and easy highly recommend W Instructer
Thanks, Zandon! A pleasure driving with you and sharing how to be safe on our roads. Well done for getting that Restricted Test today on your first attempt. Awesome achievement. Stay safe out there and hopefully we will see you for a Defensive Driving Course. Thanks - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan took our son for a practise lesson before his restricted test. He learned some amazing and helpful tips that he didn't get from other driving instructors and tips that really stuck in his mind. It gave him the confidence to pass the test the next day. We plan to book our daughter in now for some lessons with Ryan. He is very personable and prompt in communication.
Thanks, Gillian. We are so pleased that your son has achieved this milestone of gaining his Restricted Licence. We are also thrilled that he was able to learn some helpful tips from the lesson we did. Credit to him for listening and applying what we went over. We look forward to supporting your daughter on her driving journey. Stay safe - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend!!!!! Ryan was very helpful and accommodating while organizing the lessons. He went through everything that my son needed to know to pass his test. Was well worth doing. Thanks heaps !!!
Thank you! It was great to help your son out with some lessons and help him be a safer driver. Stay safe out there. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: This course helped me so much with my driving. I went from not really knowing the road rules or even how to reverse park to passing my restricted within a couple of months. Ryan was an amazing driving instructor and such a big help. he was very patient with me, he explained things clearly, and also came up with great ways for me to remember things. :)
Thanks, Aaliyah! We are so happy that you achieved this milestone of passing your Restricted Licence test on your first attempt. It was not easy, but you listened and applied what we went through - excellent work! Stay safe and see you for a Defensive Driving Course. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Awesome instructor! Passed first time, the examiner was impressed with who taught me to drive well. Would definitely recommend
Thanks, Richard! What a great result for your daughter to pass her test today - first attempt! A great achievement. I hope she keeps up those safe driving skills and hopefully I will see her for a Defensive Driving Course down the track. Stay safe - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Driver ed was really great. Ryan made sure I was comfortable and learning all the road rules and obeying signs. He really helped me make sure I passed.
Thanks, Tanisha! Congratulations on nailing that Restricted Test, first attempt. It was great to share some driving tips with you to enhance your driving. See you for a Defensive Driving Course later in the year. Stay safe out there. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan was great!! Connected really well with my boy. Great feedback and follow up. Will definitely use him again for the rest of my boys.
Thanks, Sam. Was great to support your son in preparing for his Restricted Test today. He listened and applied what we shared and nailed his test on his first attempt. Awesome result. We look forward to seeing him for a Defensive Driving Course soon and helping out your other sons in the near future. Stay safe - DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: We had several lessons with Ryan for our son as he transitioned from learners to restricted licence. Ryan related easily to both my teen and myself. He guided us through the process and answered all our queries. Thanks very much Ryan. Looking forward to booking the defensive driving course with you also.
Thanks, Liz! A massive congratulations to your son for passing that test on his first attempt. An excellent achievement. I look forward to seeing your son for the Defensive Driving Course this year. Thanks, DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend DriverEd. After getting the basic driving skills from us, our youngest received some professional lessons from Ryan. The knowledge and feedback was excellent. Passed the test first attempt. Our eldest completed a defensive driving course with DriverEd and a couple of coaching lessons with Ryan prior to sitting her full licence, we have booked in for our other teen.
Thanks, Natalie. It's been awesome to work with your children on their driving skills and supporting them in being safer on our roads. A huge achievement on your youngest nailing that test first attempt, never easy. Keep checking in on your children's driving from time to time! DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Best driving instructor I’ve had, 100% recommend, Ryan really helped me get to where I needed to be and I passed my restricted first try because of it!!
Thanks, Frida. It was great to drive with you and fine tune those great driving skills you already had. Well done for listening and applying what we discussed. You're an excellent safe driver - keep it up. Congratulations on passing that Restricted Test, first attempt. Take care - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Amazing results, Very nice person and very easy to organise times 10/10
Thanks, Ethan! Congratulations on achieving your Restricted Licence today, first attempt, with a near perfect score. Well done. That is the level of driving we want on our roads. Keep it up. See you for a Defensive Driving Course some time soon. Stay safe. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: 100% recommend he makes u feel comfortable when driving and not under pressure taught me so many little things I needed to know for my restricted and explains things very well. Thanks to him I passed my restricted
Thanks, Aaliyah. Well done for smashing that Restricted Test today. First attempt, in your awesome manual car. Epic achievement. Keep all those great driving skills up and you will be safe out there on our roads. Hopefully we will see you for a Defensive Driving Course down the track. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: I had a lesson with Ryan just before my full license test, as I didn't know the area well, and he was fantastic. Friendly, professional and extremely helpful. I would highly recommend! (Passed my test first go. Thanks Ryan!)
Thanks, Rachel. A massive congratulations to you for nailing that full test today on your first attempt. A great achievement. Keep all those good safe driving habits up. Thanks for choosing DriverEd to support you with this milestone.
Fantastic experience: Ryan is an amazing driving instructor, really clear and positive! Would highly recommend going to see him for lessons.
Thanks, Elsa. Congratulations for passing your Restricted Test today, first attempt. A massive achievement. Keep up those great driving habits. See you for a Defensive Driving Course. Stay safe, DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Cannot recommend Ryan enough! Thanks Ryan for your cool, calm and collected approach. Your communication was excellent and our son did so well under your guidance and encouragement. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ryan at DriversEd. Many thanks, Stu, Rachel and Connor.
Thank you! It was great to see Connor the other night and head his driving was going well. We are so pleased that Connor was able to nail his Restricted Test on his first attempt - a great achievement. Keep up the excellent driving and stay safe out there, Connor. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Ryan was a fantastic instructor and helped me become far more confident with driving, highly recommend.
Thanks, Cameron. Congratulations on passing that Restricted Test, first attempt. Make sure you drive safe out there. See you for a Defensive Driving Course this year, hopefully. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Just sat my restricted for the first time in tga today and passed, he said it was really obvious that i had lessons because of how good my driving was. Ryan is definitely the reason i passed he transformed my driving and gave so many important and helpful tips. I really recommend Ryan he is AMAZING
Thanks, R Zeus! What a fantastic achievement to nail that Restricted Test today, on your first attempt. I think it is one of the hardest times to do it in Tauranga at the moment. Well done. You did that hard work by listening and applying. Keep up those good driving skills. Hopefully we will see you for a Defensive Driving Course in 2024. Have a good Christmas. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Extremely helpful would recommend to anyone looking to improve they're driving
Thanks, Liam. Congratulations on achieving your full licence - first attempt. Well done. Be save out there and have a wonderful Xmas. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Granddaughter did driving with DriverEd and got her lisence first time. Brilliant instructor.
Thanks, Robyn. We are thrilled for your Granddaughter - feedback from her Testing Officer was that she was absolutely amazing and had a beautiful drive. A great pass on her first attempt. Make sure she keeps up those good drivings habits. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Ryan helped my son immensely. He is very knowledgeable and supportive! My son enjoyed his lessons with Ryan from the simulator to the road and passed his license first time thanks to Ryan!
Thanks, Suzy. We are so pleased for your son. He has worked very hard from the start in the simulator to today sitting his test and nailing it, first attempt. Never an easy achievement. Thanks again for choosing us to support him on this journey. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Ryan definitly goes above and beyond helping his students achieve. We would definitly recommend him to anyone. Thanks Ryan.
Thanks, Leanne. We are so thrilled it all worked out today for your son. A great end result. We look forward to seeing him on our Defensive Driving Course hopefully sometime in the new year. Thanks for choosing DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Very friendly and helpful! I would definitely recommend.
Thanks! A huge congratulations on nailing that test today, first attempt! An awesome achievement. Stay safe on our roads. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan from DriverEd went above and beyond to help prepare me sit for my Restricted license test. Ryan gave great guidance and advice with clear instructions throughout the lesson. Took time to organise and book my test for me, provided me a ride to my test and offered his car to sit the test, when he found out my car wasn’t working. Ryan’s genuine approach and kindness made the session more enjoyable and the reason I passed my restricted. Thanks Ryan
Thanks, Alexia, for your lovely review. We are so happy for you achieving this milestone - best early birthday present ever! It was great to support you on the journey. Hopefully we can help with a defensive driving course and your full licence down the track. Stay safe out there. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan has great rapport with teenagers. He is calm, knowledgeable and does a great job of providing good preparation and confidence for doing the drivers license test. He also provides really good feedback notes from each driving lesson. We will definitely be using Ryan's services for our younger children when their time comes.
Thanks, Este. I am so pleased that your son has got that Restricted Licence. It was a pleasure to help him out. Remind him to keep up those good driving habits from time to time. Stay safe, DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: I recently did driving lessons with Ryan, he made me feel comfortable, more confident on the road and was very encouraging. He has taught me alot of new things that I will never forget!!
Thanks, Anayah! Fantastic result on passing the restricted test on your first attempt. You put in the hard work and applied what we talked about. Credit to you. I'm glad you learn't lots and all those lessons were beneficial. Se you for a Defensive Driving Course maybe. Drive safe. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: My son, who struggles with quite a lot of anxiety, had some coaching sessions with Ryan which were extremely helpful with his confidence, and Ryan also helped us with a warmup drive on the day of my son's restricted license re-test. Ryan coaches with insight and expertise with a calm and thoughtful manner. I really appreciated his ability to help my son overcome the stress of "test time". Thank you Ryan :)
Thanks, Jeanette. It was a privilege to help your son our and achieve this milestone. Such a good result at the end of that test. I wish your son all the best with his future behind the wheel, he is an awesome driver. If he is looking to do a Defensive Driving Course down the track, let us know. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Ryan is an amazing driving instructor, He was so patient and i definitely saw the improvement in myself from the first driving lesson to the last and i passed my restricted first try thanks you his help. Definitely recommend Ryan
Thanks, Kaylee. You did amazing on your test today - near perfect! Credit to you for listening and applying what we talked about. Make sure you keep these safe driving habits up. All the best for the next few months, such an exciting time. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan is an excellent driving instructor, very competent and friendly, identified all my faults to help me pass my test on the first try! Thanks Ryan!!
Thanks, Lauren! A massive congratulations on passing that restricted today, first attempt (especially with the 3 pm after-school traffic). Well done for listening and applying what we talked about on our lessons. Credit to you. Keep up those new safe driving skills you have learned. Hopefully, we will see you for a defensive driving course down the track. Thanks for choosing DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: DriversED is awesome, couldn’t recommend enough. Really patient instructor with good knowledge and skills. His feedback and encouragement is top tier. Cheers ryan
Thanks, Chase! A huge congratulations for smashing the restricted test on your first attempt. No easy feat. Make sure you keep that level of driving up and apply all those great skills we taught you. See you for a defensive driving course in the coming months. Stay safe. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Was very helpful and explained things a lot easier. Gave me the confidence to be the driver I am right now.
Thanks, Bonnie! Fantastic result with nailing that Restricted test on your first attempt - 98% - Well done :-) It was great to support you first on the simulator and then on-road in the car. Keep up those good driving habits and stay safe on our roads. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: We couldn't have asked for a more encouraging, supportive and knowledgeable driving coach for our daughter. Ryan was always positive and his calmness was always appreciated. It really helped our daughter to develop the confidence in herself. We would highly recommend Ryan. Our daughter is now keen to do her defensive driving course with Ryan.
Thanks, Michelle. We are so pleased for your daughter and stoked that she achieved the milestone of gaining her restricted licence. We look forward to seeing her on one of our Defensive Driving Courses. Thanks DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: I got to know about Ryan from one of my friends who had lessons from him before and then I had my lesson and honestly speaking it helped me alot to point out where I was doing mistakes. Passed my practical test in first go. Thank you so much Ryan for your help.
Thanks, Harmanpreet. A hug congratulations for passing that overseas conversion test. Stay safe out there and keep those good driving habits. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: I did driving lessons with Ryan at Driver Ed and he helped me excel so much in my driving and prepared me very well for my driving test, that I passed with no mistakes I highly recommend learning from him he is a very nice guy who never makes you feel under pressure or anxious.
Thanks, Lila! Congratulations on passing your restricted test today, first attempt. A fantastic achievement. Keep up those excellent driving skills and stay safe. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Had the worst anxiety when I started driving if it wasn’t for Ryan I wouldn’t have anywhere near the amount of confidence I do now with my driving. He was so supportive and still is. Truly can’t express how grateful I am.
Thanks, Azrah! Congratulations on passing that restricted test today. It was fantastic to support you on this journey - gaining confidence in the simulator and then on-road. Keep up those good driving habits. See you for a Defensive Driving Course then your full licence. Stay safe out there. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan is a great instructor and super friendly, his lessons and advice really helped me and made me pass my restricted test first try, highly recommend
Thanks, Reuben! Congratulations on passing your restricted licence test on your first attempt. A fantastic achievement. Keep up those great driving skills and be safe. See you for a defensive driving course down the track. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Amazing teaching, very patient and very helpful!
Thanks, Talia! Well done for passing that Restricted test, first attempt, with only one lesson. An awesome achievement. Keep that good level of driving up and be safe out there on our roads. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan was fantastic with giving me clear, concise driving instruction, and confidence, when teaching me to tow, and back, my caravan successfully. Ryan was especially encouraging with guiding me how to back into a tricky parking space, and I felt I learnt so much in our session. I highly recommend Ryan. :-)
Thanks, Teena! I'm so pleased you are on the road now with your beautiful caravan. I hope you have many amazing adventures out there exploring NZ! All the best with that backing. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Great driving instructor!! 100% recommend
Thanks, Veda! Congratulations on passing your Restricted Licence Test. Keep up that safe driving. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: I couldn’t recommend Ryan enough if you’re looking for an excellent driving instructor. Not only does he know his stuff but he also knows how to impart that to his students in an incredibly encouraging and supportive manner. My daughter just passed her restricted licence today after several previous attempts and it’s without doubt that much of the credit has to go to Ryan’s coaching. Keep up the good work Ryan!
Thanks, John, for the feedback. We are so thrilled that your daughter has achieved this milestone. Though the challenges she faced she kept going. A pleasure helping out where I could. Let me know when she is ready for that defensive driving course and we can do that. Take care. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Taking these lessons was really worthwhile, Ryan was able to teach me lots of new things in just the span of an hour, and by the end of it I would be feeling a lot more confident in my abilities as a driver. Only had two lessons with him before my restricted test, and I went from not knowing how to parallel park or do my proper mirror checks, to passing my test first try with no critical errors! Would definitely recommend :))
Thanks, Jamiee! We are so pleased you found the lessons helpful. Well done, for applying what we talked about so quickly. Keep up those new driving habits to keep yourself and others safe. Congratulations on nailing that Restricted test today, first attempt! DriverEd
Fantastic experience: If I could put 6/5 rating, I would! Everyone should learn how to drive through Ryan
Thanks, Sophie! You nailed it. Congratulations on passing that restricted test first attempt. It was a privileged to teach you good safe driving habits - keep them up! See you for a defensive driving course and full test! DriverEd
Fantastic experience: I've had Ryan as my driving coach from before getting my learners license and learning the roadcode, all the way to passing my restricted license test. In that time, Ryan helped me learn the road code, prepared me on how to control the vehicle in the simulator and tutored me on the road during our many practice sessions. Thank you Ryan for your great tutoring, sense of humor and understanding.
Thanks, Malachi! What an amazing effort out there - nailing that restricted test on your first attempt. Congratulations! We covered so much out there on the road - keep all those good habits up when you drive by yourself. See you for the defensive driving course and then full test. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Great service for someone like me that is a anxious person he’s very calm and understanding super happy with his service
Thanks, Jen! A massive congratulations on passing that Restricted test today, first attempt! I am very happy for you and it will be such a game changer. Keep safe out there, see you in 6 months for the full test! DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Great experience definitely worth doing
Thanks, Daniel! Well done on passing that Restricted Test, first attempt! Keep safe out there driving in that zippy manual car. See you for a Defensive Driving Course. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Ryan was an amazing instructor and he helped me so much. He's a very comfortable person to be around and is super kind
Thanks, Maddy! A massive congratulations for passing that Restricted test today, first attempt. You progressed from the simulator to driving on-road and gained confidence with each lesson. Stay safe out there and we will see you for a Defensive Driving Course. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Highly recommend DriverEd if your are looking for driving lessons!! Ryan is especially calm and reassuring and was great find as a driving instructor for my daughter. They also offer a Defensive Driving Course which we will most definitely be enrolling in when time comes. Bonus...if you dont currently own or have access to a vehicle for the Test day use and booking of his vehicle is possible too.
Thanks, Amanda! I am stoked that your daughter did so well with her test today - no critical errors! A great result. I look forward to seeing her for the Defensive Driving Course when the time is right. Make sure you check in on her driving every now and again to ensure she maintains that good level of driving from today. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: I have restricted license and I took 1 hour driving lesson with DriverEd especially to Ryan. Today, I took my practical exam and I passed it. Highly recommended.Thank you
Thanks, Colen. A massive congratulations for passing your test, first attempt! Keep those good safe driving habits up to make our roads a safer place. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan was very patient and helpful with my son, and gave him excellent instructions for his driving test. Thanks for your help Ryan, much appreciated.
Thanks, Dave! We are thrilled for your son. He was a pleasure to drive with. We look forward to supporting him with his Defensive Driving Course when the time is right. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan helped me so much! I know that I wouldn’t have passed my restricted without taking his lessons. Great clear teacher
Thank, Ellie! Well done on nailing that Restricted Licence test on your first attempt! Keep up that driving level and stay safe. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan was so nice to come and take me for a driving lesson at 9:15am with only about 45 minutes notice. When i got there he was so nice and helpful. Ryan taught me some very useful tips for taking my restricted test and it’s really nice in a way that you genuinely just feel like he’s teaching you what you need to know and helping you on things that could be improved to get full marks, as opposed to just like giving you orders he is good at exposing really well. 2 days later i took my real test and passed!! thanks so much ryan :)
Thanks, Caitlin! A fantastic effort by you. You're a great driver and applied what we talked about really quickly. Congratulation's on nailing that first real test today. Enjoy zipping around in that cool car of your's, but stay safe! Let us know when you are looking to do a Defensive Driving Course in the future. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Ryan is an amazing instructor, I have mild dyslexia so he was absolutely brilliant when I didn’t understand, he’s also brilliant at explaining anything and is very cool calm and collected, it made it an easy drive to learn
Thanks for the review, Lydia! We are so pleased we were able to support you on this journey. A massive congratulations on passing that Restricted Licence test today, first attempt! Keep up those good driving habits and stay safe on our busy roads. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Ryan was great!
Thanks, Ella! Well done in passing your Restricted Test yesterday. Stay safe out there! DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Great instructor, really friendly, I improved heaps right from the start with him, and wouldn’t have passed my restricted without him, I’ll get some more lessons before I go for my full.
Thanks, Brody! Well done out there today on passing your Restricted Test in your manual car. Always makes it that little more tricker. Stay safe, keep up the good driving skills and we will see you for your full licence in 2024! DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan is a great driving instructor and has really great way of explaining how to do things. Over my experience was great and would recommend
Thanks, Troy! A massive congratulations on passing your Restricted test first go. I'm glad our lessons were useful. Stay safe out there on our roads. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: We can’t recommend Ryan highly enough. He helped my daughter to get her confidence back after a nasty crash, starting with the simulator and progressing to driving on highways, which she thought she wouldn’t do. Ryan gave her lots of tips and tricks and helped to trust in her ability to drive again.
Thanks, Suzanne. We are trilled that your daughter is feeling more confident on the road again. It's a great achievement for her. Thanks for choosing DriverEd!
Fantastic experience: Ryan Is an excellent teacher and was an essential help for me personally in getting my restricted licence. He told me where I was going wrong and how to fix it. Without his help I would never have passed so soon. I would highly recomend DriversEd for anyone due to the essential skills that you learn from them.
Thanks, Luke! Congratulations on passing your Restricted test in the terrible weather we had, first attempt. Well done. Stay safe out there on our busy roads. Thanks for choosing DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: Ryan is absolutely amazing. Before I started lessons with him I. Was struggling to grasp manual driving. Then after a few lessons using his simulator I was able to transfer that onto the road and it ultimately helped me to pass my licence. The on road lessons were great and Ryan made everything so much easier for me to understand. I would thoroughly recommend DriverEd as a great way to help pass your licence and remain safe on the road.
Thanks, Tyler. A huge congratulations for passing your test this week. Well done to sticking with driving a manual car and doing all that practice. We look forward to continuing to support you with a Defensive Driving Course and full licence. Stay safe out there. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan is Fantastic. Both my boys passed their restricted, thanks to Ryan. The boys found him easy to relate to, informative and they felt at ease with him. Highly recommend DriversEd.
Thank you, Bobbette, for the review! It was a pleasure driving with your boys and I am thrilled they both did so well, passing on their first attempts. They are both competent safe drivers. Have a great Christmas. Stay safe. DriverEd.
Fantastic experience: If I can give Ryan 10 stars, I definitely would. I moved in NZ from Philippines and it’s a lot different as we drive on the other side of the road. I’ve also had my driver’s license from US but since it’s expired, I had to go and convert my overseas license by doing theory test and practical test. Ryan was so patient as I remember the first time I drove with him and I was really scared because I feel like a learner again. He’s helped me a lot get that confidence back and he is really good at reminding me about the things I should focus on especially while I am driving. Even up to this date, whenever I am driving, I can hear him saying “IMBIG” so I make sure that I always Indicate Mirrors Blind spot Indicate Go (when safe) He’s such an amazing driving instructor. I would definitely recommend him. Thank you for all your help and patience!
Thanks for the awesome review, Laica! It was great driving with you and seeing your confidence grow. Congratulations on passing your full licence test, first go! All the best for the exciting year ahead. Take care and stay safe. Merry Christmas - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Great course would definitely recommend taking it!
Thanks, Lily! We are thrilled you enjoyed the Defensive Driving Course. Congratulations on passing your full test today, first time! Stay safe out there. Merry Christmas - DriverEd
Fantastic experience: Ryan was an amazing teacher and was able to help me brush up my driving skills before my full lisence test.
Thanks for the review, Rachael. Well done for keeping good safe driving habits and nailing that full test on your first attempt. Have a wonderful Christmas. Stay safe. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: My 17 year old son was incredibly nervous about sitting his restricted license. We had used other driving instructors before who my son found ok but then someone recommended Ryan who is kind calm and patient. Ryan was a saviour for us as he completely calmed my sons nerves and instilled confidence. My son passed his restricted thanks to Ryan....however we wished we had used Ryan right at the beginning. Ryan is the positive driving instructor all kids need!
Thanks for the amazing review, Leanne! It was a privilege to drive with your son and support him on his driving journey. He did absolutely amazing each drive and then on his test. He is an extremely safe and confident driver. Have a wonderful Xmas and stay safe out there on our roads. DriverEd
Fantastic experience: It's definitely a wise choice that I booked the driving assessment and got feedbacks from Ryan before I took the practical test. He is very professional and well prepared. He knows the test roads and all the errors people might make very well. After the assessment I got a pdf of feedbacks and notice from him and I practiced the test roads several times. I have to say there is no way I can pass the test without his help. Highly recommend!
Thanks, Aurora! Congratulations on passing that test. Stay safe out there and keep checking those blindspots. DriverEd
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