Goodness Tarabina
Google review · September 2026
Reviewer’s Google profile (opens in a new tab)After my experience with my previous instructor, I was quite nervous about starting again and was worried I’d feel rushed or get stressed whenever I made a mistake. From my very first lesson with Alij, I felt such a difference.
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He is incredibly calm, patient and reassuring. He told me not to be scared of making mistakes, because that’s how you learn, and that’s exactly why he’s there. Instead of panicking when I got something wrong, I felt like I could actually learn from it.
He explains things properly when he needs to intervene and never makes you feel stupid for needing help. He also doesn’t rush you just for the sake of covering more ground. I really appreciate that the focus is on becoming a safe and confident driver.
I also really like how structured his lessons are. After my first lesson, I received a written report showing what I did well and what I needed to improve, as well as a clear lesson plan going forward. It makes it so much easier to see what I’m working towards and track my progress.
Even when I was nervous or made mistakes, he stayed patient and reassuring, and honestly made driving feel much less intimidating. I left my first lesson feeling genuinely positive about learning to drive again, which I definitely didn’t expect.
I’m really looking forward to continuing my lessons and seeing how far I can progress. If you’re a nervous learner or someone who has lost confidence with a previous instructor, I’d genuinely recommend giving him a try.