I want to deeply thank Arjen for the role he played in one of the most challenging and transformative journeys I’ve experienced: learning how to drive, and learning how to trust myself.
When I met Arjen, I was in a very fragile place emotionally. I had just come from a painful experience at another driving school that left me feeling defeated and full of fear. I didn’t just need someone to teach me how to drive, I needed someone to see me, to understand that I was struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, and a fear that went beyond the car itself.
Arjen welcomed me with patience, understanding, and respect from the very beginning. Even in the few lessons we had together, I felt a shift: I was no longer just trying to survive the process. I was beginning to believe that maybe I could do it — and that belief had a lot to do with the way Arjen treated me.
But what I appreciate even more is what came next.
Arjen realized that although he had the skills to help me, at that moment, he didn’t have the time I truly needed. And instead of just continuing because it was “his job,” he chose something few professionals would: he recommended someone else
Nico Roodenrijs who he knew could give me the time and continuity that I needed. Not only that, but he passed along all the emotional context, everything I had been through, so I didn’t have to start from scratch.
That kind of integrity, care, and humility is something I’ll never forget. It showed me that Arjen wasn’t just interested in doing a job, he genuinely cared about my process, my growth, and my wellbeing.
Arjen is a kind, sensitive, and highly competent instructor. But more than that, he’s a good human being. He helped me reconnect with myself, gave me space to breathe, and made me feel seen at a time when I felt completely lost.
If you’re looking for someone who combines driving expertise with emotional intelligence and real human connection, I truly recommend Arjen. He was a key part of my journey, and I’ll always be grateful.
Thank you, Arjen, sincerely.
