My Mixed Bag Experience at Champion Driving School
add_circle Pros
- Our instructor was patient and calm, which made a big difference when I was getting anxious behind the wheel.
- The school has multiple branches in different parts of town, which is super convenient if you live in a big city.
- The theory classes were engaging and easy to follow, thanks to our instructor's efforts.
- The school is willing to work with you to schedule lessons at a time that fits your schedule.
- The instructors are all certified and experienced, which gives you confidence in their ability to teach you.
- I was impressed with the school's value for money - it's not the cheapest option, but it's worth it for the quality of instruction.
remove_circle Cons
- They tried to rip me off by charging extra for the road test, which I didn't appreciate.
- The classroom was cramped when the whole group showed up, which made it hard to focus.
- The car we were driving had some major issues, including a jerky clutch pedal that made it hard to control.
- The school didn't have a designated parking lot, which meant we had to drive to a different part of town.
- The school's customer support was lacking when I had issues with the car or scheduling.
- The build quality of the cars they use could be better - I had some issues with the Renault Logan we were driving.
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Editor's Summary
I wrapped up my driving lessons at Champion Driving School in my hometown, and I'm still trying to process the whole experience. The theory classes were a solid start, but the cramped classroom was a major pain. Once I got behind the wheel, I had a great instructor, but the car we were driving had some major issues. The school's lack of transparency about the parking situation was also a surprise. It was a mixed bag - some good, some bad.
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I wrapped up my driving lessons at Champion Driving School in my hometown, and I'm still trying to process the whole experience. I didn't do much research beforehand - I just went with the school closest to my place.
Theory classes were first, and our instructor did a solid job keeping things engaging. I didn't have any major complaints, but the tiny classroom was a bit of a pain. It was clear they weren't expecting everyone to show up for every class. The classroom was cramped when the whole group showed up.
Once it was time to get behind the wheel, we were assigned to different instructors. Mine was a great guy - super calm and patient. However, the car we were driving, a Renault Logan, had some major issues. The clutch pedal would jerk around, making it hard to control. It happened to the instructor too, and everyone who drove that car complained about it, but the school just shrugged it off. They said the money was paid, and that was it.
The second thing that surprised me was that our school didn't have a designated parking lot. We had to drive to a different part of town, which wasn't mentioned upfront. That's a pretty big deal when you're trying to learn how to drive.
And then there was the whole exam fee situation. They tried to make us feel like we'd never pass if we didn't pay up. And it worked - they bullied those who didn't pay into submission, even on the actual exam day. I'm not even going to get into the GAI exam fee - that's a whole other can of worms.