Big L Driving School

Fantastic experience: My son took driving lessons with PK and passed his test first go. PK is a very thorough and patient instructor. Would highly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Taught my daughter to drive, very calm and happy. Great instructor!

Fantastic experience: I recommend Pravin for lessons. He gave me a really good lesson, I learnt heaps as he is a former test agent and passed after just one session with him! Thanks Again! Oceana

Fantastic experience: PK deserves 10 stars for his driving lessons. I passed on my first attempt at VTNZ silverdale after a few lessons with PK! His lessons are very comprehensive, provided exact test routes and he gives pointers to pass smoothly!

Fantastic experience: Great instructor, with great feedback, knows the routes!

Fantastic experience: PK is an awesome driving instructor and helped me pass my restricted test first try . Highly recommend his lessons if you want to be a better driver

Fantastic experience: I went and did a mock test for my restricted licence. We ended up going over a lot more theory than practice driving which really did help, and I passed my test with flying colours.

Fantastic experience: PK is literally a great instructor. He is so patient and knowledgable, explain every rules in detail and he tries to make you a good driver not just passing the test. I highly recommend him for everyone who wants to convert their overseas driver liecence to nz full liecence.

Fantastic experience: Like other reviewers have all said, PK is an exceptional teacher who has taught me so much about every little detail I need to know for my restricted test. Amazing coach, super friendly, cannot recommend his services enough. 10/10

Fantastic experience: I cannot speak highly enough of PK. He was recommended to me and was everything he was promised to be! Incredibly accommodating in organising lessons, and thorough and clear in his feedback. His kindness and honesty meant a lot to me. My confidence improved so much through his teaching and I passed my test first try! Thank you again, PK!

Fantastic experience: Fantastic driving instructor that enabled my daughter to pass her restricted first time! Happy days! Thanks PK!

Fantastic experience: PK has taught both of our daughters to drive and both passed their licence on their first attempt. He is patient and thorough and available to support them as much as required through the whole process. You get good honest feedback and work ons after each lesson. We would highly recommend PK. Thanks Kylie Mack

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend PK, he is great with learner drivers and puts them at ease.

Fantastic experience: PK was great. I took only one lesson and he gave me good tips and tricks which helped me passed my test in one go. Thankyou.

Fantastic experience: I cannot recommend Big L Driving School highly enough. We reside in Albany and my son (Karan Singh) had his test in Silverdale. With just three lessons, my son not only gained the skills needed to pass his restricted license but also developed a strong understanding of safe driving practice. PK was incredibly patient, professional, and knowledgeable throughout the entire learning process. His clear instructions and effective teaching methods made each lesson productive and enjoyable. He tailored the lessons to my son's learning style, ensuring he felt comfortable behind the wheel while steadily building confidence. Thanks to PK's guidance and expertise, my son passed his restricted license test with absolutely no critical errors. I am truly grateful for the positive experience we had with Big L Driving School and would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a top-notch driving instructor.

Fantastic experience: Thanks PK for helping our daughter pass her restricted on the first attempt! You have made driving fun and she came back after every session smiling. Your written assessment and suggestions of areas to work on after every lesson, really helps. Highly recommended!

Fantastic experience: Best driving school in Silverdale! PK is an incredible instructor and person, lovely to talk to and very knowledgeable. Thorough in his tips and guide through lessons, helped my son pass his restricted test first try. Absolute legend! Would recommend him to anyone and everyone. 10/10

Fantastic experience: I can't recommend PK enough. He is knowledgable, personable and patient. I particularly like the way he sends follow up e-mails after each lesson as summaries and aspects to practise. Both my son and my daughter had lessons with PK and both passed their Restricted's first time. Thanks again PK!

Fantastic experience: My son only take six courses within two weeks to pass the restricted test. I think it is because PK is very experienced and his teaching is systematic. He would email clear instructions (pictures and words) after every course which is very helpful for students to understand and remind all the points.

Fantastic experience: He is a great instructor!!!!!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend PK as a driving instructor. The expertise and guidance he has provided through our driving session has been amazing. He has taught me so much, helped with my confidence and just been very patient with me. His thorough updates and feedbacks via email after each driving sessions kept me progressing consistently. The result were ofcourse I passed my practical exam on my first try. Now I can enjoy driving anywhere. Thank you PK!

Fantastic experience: PK helped both my son and daughter pass their restricted tests and I have recommended him to many friends who have also happily used Big L. He is patient, supportive and taught my daughter to be more assertive without taking undue risks. I love the written notes that both student and parents get after each lessons which meant I knew what to help brush up on between lessons. His 6-lesson package to hone skills was definitely money well spent. Thanks PK!

Fantastic experience: Thank you, PK, for your patience. We all know it ain't an easy thing to teach teenagers to drive, you must have nerves of steel to put yourself in the passenger seat every day! You are very calm and organised and gave myself and my daughter great feedback. She was driving better immediately. Thank you very much

Fantastic experience: I can highly recommend PK as a driving instructor. Our daughter felt at ease and gained a lot of confidence with her driving. PK is patient, thorough and provided detailed emails after each lesson detailing the 'work ons' which was so helpful. Thanks PK we will be using your services again for our next child too.

Fantastic experience: Great driving tutor. Gave our son detailed feedback, took him on both test routes, and he passed with flying colours.

Fantastic experience: Best driving school! After a few lessons with him, my son got his restricted. Thanks again for a great service.

Fantastic experience: Thanks PK, great instructor, great result!!

Fantastic experience: Previously I took the road test twice, and I couldn't pass either time. After PK helped me with a total of two hours of practice, I finally passed the road test. He is very patient and understands English is not my first language, so he emailed me all the key points I need to be careful about during the test and patiently explained the answers to all my questions.

Fantastic experience: PK is an awesome instructor. Patient and kind and my boy passed first go. We will be back next year with our next son.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend PK as a driving instructor. He is so personable and provided my son with everything he needed to know to sit his test with confidence.

Fantastic experience: We used PK for my daughter's practice driving test and he was awesome and she passed first time. He took the trouble to write down all her mistakes so we could go over things ourselves and follow the test routes. Definitely worth the investment and would highly recommend. Many thanks Annette & Matilda.

Fantastic experience: My daughter had several lessons with PK and he was brilliant. He was very patient and understanding. He provided great lessons and excellent feedback on things for her to work on. She passed first go! He is very knowledgeable of the area which is extremely helpful when sitting tests in Silverdale. Would highly recommend PK for anyone needing that extra support with driving.

Fantastic experience: PK was an amazing instructor, he taught me to drive in three lessons and helped me pass with no errors. highly recommend getting lessons with him.

Fantastic experience: PK is the best driving instructor that you can ask for! I tried 3 different driving instructors before but none could compare to PK. PK is top notch hence I decided to go with him. He is so patient, so clear in his teaching and explain the why, he knows the tests well, motivating, gives you tips to remember the road rules, great structure in his lessons and tailor to your needs based on where your driving skill is at, and after each lesson he would email you back the summary of what we’ve learnt so you remember what to practice and need to improve on and what to expect in the next lesson… I have talked to many people and none experienced this before with their driving instructors. He really goes out of his way to ensure you can pass the test, and equally importantly to make sure you drive safely on the road. Yes I passed my restricted at my first attempt thanks to PK! I’ll go back to him when I need to do my full in future! Highly highly highly recommend PK!

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend PK from Big L Driving School. I am a very nervous driver and PK made me feel relaxed and calm while driving. He also gives really good feedback after your driving lesson so you can see what you need to work on. He’s the best driving instructor I’ve had

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend PK as a driving instructor. I dropped out of 4 different driving schools before I joined Big L and I'm glad I made the right choice. PK is patient and excellent at his work and provides a mixture of practical and theory lessons. Pk also sends a lesson summary with feedback after each lesson. I'm very grateful to PK for helping me to get my drivers license.

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Big L Driving School, PK is the best driving instructor you could ask for. Just passed my restricted license which I couldn’t have done without him. Thank you so much

Fantastic experience: Coming from someone who was absolutely petrified of driving, and someone who actively delayed doing any sort of driving, PK helped me to pass my restricted first time. THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Fantastic experience: PK is a brilliant driving instructor. Endlessly patient, knows the tests, and guided my son to passing his restricted license first time. Highly recommend A*

Fantastic experience: PK is a fabulous driving instructor. He is patient and clear. He covers absolutely everything you need to pass 1st time. Can't recommend him highly enough!

Fantastic experience: Took lessons when I had just got my Learner's license and my driving went to another level. Eventually when it was time to get my restricted I sat some mock tests and learned everything that I needed to to pass the test, which I did. Very clear and decisive instruction in the lessons, easy to understand and practice. Highly recommend for learner drivers, Thanks PK!

Fantastic experience: My 16 year old daughter just passed her restricted licence with flying colours thanks to a mock test with PK. He is very clear in his communication to correct all the finer details that are required to pass. Just brilliant. He is respectful, clear, and kind. He is super focussed on the task and gets the results.

Fantastic experience: I can highly recommend PK as a driving instructor! He is very calm and gives clear instructions while driving. The follow up emails with detailed notes are super helpful. He has in-depth knowledge of the testing routes - thank you very much PK!

Fantastic experience: Would highly recommend PK from Big L Driving School. Excellent tips to help with the driving test. My daughter aced her test with no errors all thanks to PK

Fantastic experience: Thank you PK, one lesson with you and our son passed his restricted first time. Thanks so much for taking the time to ensure he knew what was coming, the test notes were invaluable. We will be back with our next son!

Fantastic experience: PK was so patient and an amazing teacher. Everybody I know who has gone to him has passed their driving test first try. He helped me feel confident and safe in my driving.

Fantastic experience: PK is an incredible tutor. Such clear and concise feedback with detailed notes regarding areas of improvement after every lesson. As an older driving returning to NZ and having to resit my test after over 20 years, he helped me gain my confidence back and pass first time without a single critical error. Would highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: Both me and my sister passed our restricted tests on our first go. Highly recommend, Cheers PK

Fantastic experience: Thanks so much for your amazing teaching. Your friendly kind approach was great and the result was a pass first attempt! Totally recommend you to anyone.

Fantastic experience: You should really try Big L Driving School. Despite being full he helped through my Learners to Restricted license. Then from my Restricted to my Full license. Have known him for two years but he gives the right advice. He is much better than any other driving instructor in the country I would recommend to anyone even now

Fantastic experience: Incredibly patient and understanding of the learner. Two lessons were booked and I passed my test the day after with flying colours. He really tells you every little thing that will help you pass.

Fantastic experience: 100% recommend, PK is the best driving instructor you could ask for. Just passed my restricted license which I couldn’t have done without him. Thank you!

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Big L Driving School. I had 3 sessions including Mock Tests and found him a very effective, patient and knowledgeable instructor. The feedback and tips he gave were very helpful and I was able to pass my restricted test first attempt.

Fantastic experience: I past my restricted driving test the first time today after learning how to drive from scratch with PK. He is very professional, knowledgeable and patient and I highly recommend him

Fantastic experience: So patient and polite. I had a lesson with PK a week before my restricted (that I sat today), he covered 3 lessons in 1 to ensure I did my best. I passed my restricted today and definitely wouldn’t have been able to do it without his advice and techniques for driving, that I was able to practice and put to use beforehand.

Fantastic experience: He is so good, know all aspects of practical exam

Fantastic experience: Very patient and knowledgeable instructor, passed restricted first attempt, highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: PK was very patient with me and taught me well. PK’s experience and driving tips made me succeed in my test and passed in first attempt. His teachings will make you a safe driver. Now I can do a reverse parallel parking even with a truck. Thank you so much - Juliet

Fantastic experience: A big thanks to PK for his passion and commitment to help me get my restricted license. I have a physical disability and drive with hand control. PK absolutely rose to the challenge and did whatever it was required to get me over the line. PK is an absolute legend!

Fantastic experience: Thank you to Big L Driving school. Very patient, and accommodating. He always gives great feedback after each lesson. My daughter passed the first time! Many thanks for helping her achieving her restricted. Highly recommended.

Fantastic experience: PK is very effective, professional and very patient though he was very busy he squeezed some time to accommodate my son, he passed the restricted license test first try with no error. Highly recommend PK/Big L driving school.

Fantastic experience: 5 stars literally just for the name lol

Fantastic experience: PK is an awesome instructor with extensive road knowledge. He is very patient and helpful in everyway possible. I couldn't recommend PK enough! Well earned 5 stars.

Fantastic experience: Daughter passed her restricted first time with no errors. Thank you

Fantastic experience: PK is an awesome instructor. I took 10 lessons with him I passed for my first time on restricted driving test. Just remember exactly what he notes during the driving lessons then you will pass driving test without any critical error.

Fantastic experience: PK is an awesome driving instructor and is great to deal with. My girls both passed their restricted tests on their first attempt after having lessons with PK.

Fantastic experience: I had 2 practice tests with PK before sitting my full driving test. PKs knowledge of the driving test routes / his guidance helped me pass my test. I highly recommend PK and would suggest booking a lesson with him prior your driving test. Thank you so much PK

Fantastic experience: I learnt driving from Pravin and I cleared the driving test in my first attempt. His theoretical lessons and practical lessons were very helpful in clearing the exam. I was very poor in driving when I first started to learn driving, but now I am able to confidently drive everywhere. Thank you so much Pravin for your patience in teaching me driving, especially you correcting me the way I was handling steering and the techniques in parking is very helpful now.

Fantastic experience: PK is an amazing driving instructor for anyone learning to drive. His teaching is thorough and he is attentive to your needs and weaknesses so that you can improve your driving in ways that matter. I lacked confidence when driving before lessons with PK and now I am a lot more comfortable on the road.

Fantastic experience: PK is a very knowledgeable, passionate and patient instructor. Just after 10 sessions with him, I got my restricted license right from knowing 0 about driving. Even it was over 3 years ago, I still remember his passion and humour that made me forget about the nervousness when I was firstly on the road and I was able to build up confidence very quickly through his knowledgeable instructions.

Fantastic experience: Great expertise and communication. Would highly recommend PK as an instructor. Thank you.

Fantastic experience: I had a mock test with PK a day before my actual driving test. He had helped me a lot and guide me on how to pass my test. I would highly recommend to book a lesson with him prior your driving test. Many thanks PK.

Fantastic experience: Pk is the best trainer you could come across.he was very informative,supportive through out the classes.Will definitely recommend big l for driving classes.Simply the best!

Fantastic experience: Absolutely the best driving instruction I have ever witnessed - so organized, so professional, so knowledgeable and everything documented and explained so very well. Could not recommend highly enough to anyone looking to learn to drive. The best of the best!

Fantastic experience: I wanted to thank Pravin for providing me with all of the driving lessons that were helpful and profound to my restricted drivers' test. Pravin usually sent me a review after each lesson which helped me reflect what was needed to improve my driving. All of the lessons and mock test that I have attempted showed that Pravin devoted his time in full capacity to help me pass my restricted driver test in the first attempt. I would recommend all my friends and family that Big L Driving School is very effective in ensuring their students will pass their driving test successfully. Thank you once again, Pravin.

Fantastic experience: Big L driving school is fantastic. PK is a great instructor. My son passed today on his first attempt and was a flawless drive. PK arrived on time for each lesson. I highly recommend this driving school.

Fantastic experience: I wanted to thank you for providing a highly beneficial driving lesson, and also following it up with reminders via email. It helped immensely with me conducting my full licence drivers test. I am happy to say that I passed my test!! I would be recommending you to many of my friends who are going to go for their driving tests in the future. Thank you again

Fantastic experience: Passed my practical test on my first go! PK has a lot of patience and helps build your confidence so that you feel safe and comfortable driving in all conditions. The feedback is amazing and ensures you progress to be an amazing driver :)

Fantastic experience: PK is an excellent instructor. He is relaxed and calm. He makes you comfortable while you're driving. He pinpoints what field you need to work on. He also gives you handy notes to study in order to be better at your driving. Well done, PK! Thanks for helping me get through my practical test. Very much appreciated. Keep it up.

Fantastic experience: Mr Pravin Kalyan is a fabulous instructor. He agreed to train me despite knowing that I never sat in the driver's seat ever in my life and do not own a car. He patiently trained me over many seasons helping me gain confidence. He was always there to answer queries. He made sure I learnt driving the proper way and respect the road code. At times, I lost hope of ever driving properly. But he never gave up on me. His motivation to see me as an independent driver kept me going more than my own. Thanks to him, I passed the restricted in the first attempt. All credit goes to him only. I strongly recommend him.

Fantastic experience: Passed Restricted first go. With only 2 lessons, couldn't of done it without Big L Driving. So happy

Fantastic experience: PK is a great instructor: super informative and patient, and knows what the examiners are looking out for.

Fantastic experience: I can highly recommend PK and Big L Driving School. PK is an amazing instructor, great teacher and has so much patience. I had 7 lessons with him, and I was able to pass the test for my restricted licence the first time. Thanks, PK!

Fantastic experience: Had 3 Lessons and allowed me to pass my restricted first go, amazing instructor

Fantastic experience: I had driving lessons with PK and was able to pass the test and get my restricted license on the first go. I learnt a lot of good habits in my lessons and would highly recommend taking lessons with PK. He's very nice and patient and is a really good teacher!!

Fantastic experience: I had a few lessons with BigL and I found Praveen very knowledgeable as well as very patient coach. He is very dedicated and makes sure that you get the driving concepts clear specially by reviewing after every class. I would recommend him to everyone looking for perfect driving lessons as I passed my test in first attempt.

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Pravin BigL Driving School instructor within 2days i got my license