My Experience: I studied at the driving school for a year, logged a total of 80 hours of driving, and passed the exam on the 4th attempt. Total spent: around €6,000.
Pros:
* Theoretical part: Extremely convenient platform for learning theory and great mock tests. Thanks to it, I learned everything in a month and passed the theory exam on the first try.
* Individual instructors: I want to express my gratitude to David — absolutely no complaints about his work as an instructor, everything was clear, understandable, and professional.
Cons and issues with practical lessons:
* Lack of structure and training plan: With my first instructor, there was a strong impression that there was no training plan whatsoever. Advice boiled down to clichés like "look better" or "try to see faster," which is of no help to a beginner.
* Dangerous start: Having zero experience (never sat behind the wheel before), right on the first lesson after minimal briefing, I was made to drive the previous student home, and afterwards, we were taken onto a high-speed highway (120 km/h) after 7 PM. It was a huge stress.
* Questionable "taxi" practice for students: The rule where you drop off the previous student and the next student drives you back is very controversial. Instead of spending your paid time practicing difficult elements or exam routes, you lose 20–30 minutes driving back and forth.
* Planning issues and pressure: Initially, the instructor recommended a 33-hour package instead of a larger one, even though I mentioned my fear and need for time. However, after 33 hours, when I asked to schedule the exam, I was refused, being told I was "not ready." Even the school initially refused to schedule the exam, and the date was only approved after persistent, repeated requests. I had to buy extra driving hours (totaling 40 hours before the first exam).
* Unprofessionalism at the end: We drove the first trial exam route for the very first time only during the penultimate lesson (and I passed it excellently). On the last lesson (which turned out to be this instructor's last working day at the school), due to my nervousness and poor driving, he mockingly wished me "good luck on the exam."
*Difficulties with booking and staff shortages: It became very hard to book lessons after one of the instructors left due to a team shortage, and finding a comfortable time to practice turned into a constant struggle.
Conclusion: The school has a high rating and a great platform for theory, but choosing a practical instructor here is a lottery. Due to pressure, lack of a clear methodology, and strange organizational rules, the path to getting a license turned out to be too long and expensive (€6,000 and 4 attempts). I studied here only because I trusted the school's overall high rating.
