A Cautionary Tale: Watch Out for Perspective Driving School
check_circlePros
- The price was right
- The school was close to my place
- The instructor was nice at first
- The motorcycles were... well, they existed
- The school had a nice sign on the door
- The school was convenient
cancelCons
- The motorcycles were in terrible condition
- My instructor was more interested in making money than teaching
- I was told to ride on the brakes during turns, which was a total safety hazard
- The instructor didn't correct my mistakes
- I didn't pass the practical test
- The school seemed unorganized
Editor's Summary
I'm sharing my nightmare experience with Perspective driving school in the hopes that it'll save others from the frustration and disappointment I faced. I chose this school because it was close to my place and the price was right, but that's where the good news ends. The motorcycles were in terrible condition, and my instructor, Andrei Viktorovich, seemed more interested in making a quick buck than in teaching people to drive safely. He'd tell me to ride on the brakes during turns, which made the bike jerk all over the place. Needless to say, I didn't pass the practical test, and I'm still trying to get my money back. If you're looking for a driving school that actually cares about its students, keep looking.
Specifications
I'm sharing my experience with Perspective driving school in the hopes that it'll help others avoid the pitfalls I fell into. I chose this school because it was close to my place and the price was right. I'd already got my theory test out of the way, so all I needed to do was learn to drive and pass the practical test. I'd been riding motorcycles since I was a kid, so I thought this would be a breeze. But boy, was I wrong!
The first red flag was when I got to the driving school and saw the state of the motorcycles. They were all in terrible condition, with one bike that wouldn't even move on its own without stalling. The instructor, Andrei Viktorovich, seemed like a nice guy at first, but it soon became clear that he was more interested in making a quick buck than in teaching people to drive safely. He'd tell me to ride on the brakes during turns, which made the bike jerk all over the place. I was getting frustrated, but I figured it was just me being a bit rusty.
But things took a turn for the worse when I found out that I had to pass a 'pre-test' before I could even take the real test. This was a joke, right? I'd already passed the theory test, and now I had to pay an extra 2,000 rubles for the privilege of riding around the block a few times. The instructor would follow me everywhere, making sure I didn't get too comfortable. I was starting to feel like I was being taken for a ride.
It all came to a head when I discovered that the bike I was riding had a faulty carburetor. I tweaked the settings, and suddenly everything clicked into place. I passed the pre-test with flying colors, but the instructor was not happy. He told me that I'd cheated and that I wouldn't be allowed to take the real test. I was livid. It turned out that the whole system was designed to make it as difficult as possible for students to pass. You had to pay for the pre-test, and then you had to pay again for the real test. It was a racket, plain and simple.
I ended up leaving the school and finding a new one in Khimki, which was a much better experience. The instructor there was fair and honest, and the bikes were in good condition. I passed my test without any problems. So, to all you potential driving students out there, be warned: Perspective driving school is not the place to go. It's a total letdown, and you'll end up wasting your money. Trust me, I know.
