Reviews - Geoff Emson

Zubair

Geoff is extremely knowledgeable and friendly, He makes learning easy with his simplified approach to teaching. He makes learning fun and teaches vital skills that are essential to being a good and confident driver. An awesome teacher. A++++++

Katherine

Geoff was friendly and made me feel very comfortable. He was generous with his feedback and helped clarify exactly what I needed to do to pass the test!

Cameron

Great instructor, passed my restricted first try thanks to him, professional, to the point, and friendly. Could not recommend more.

Oasis

Thank you so much for your guidance with Oasis' driving. We definitely should have come to your earlier to help with Oasis' journey. I saw an instant change in her driving from her first lesson with you. Oasis said she felt your calmness compared to when she drives with me lol. You brought her confidence out! She almost caked her parallel park in her test but she thought "what would Geoff do?" And she was able to correct it. The driving instructor said that she had been one of the best manual drivers he's had in awhile. Highly recommend Geoff, he was able to get through to my stubborn teen who didn't want to listen to anything we had to say haha cause we've never driven a day in our lives, what would we know haha. Thanks again, Oasis wouldn't have been able to pass without you.

Pavel

The best instructors of all times! Highly skilled and extremely professional! Very understanding. I managed to achieve the highest results in my life with Geoff! Five stars all around!

Charlotte

I passed my test on the first try thanks to him. He is calm, friendly, and tells you everything you need to know to be a safe, confident driver. His lessons feel structured and organised, his directions are clear, and he celebrates your progress with you. Highly recommend! - 10/10

Hiu

Geoff is a very patient coach, he has been giving very clear instructions and great tips. Passed my test on the first go all thanks to him. The practical tests and prep talk he gave were very useful too!

Reshmi

Geoff is an awesome patient instructor. He gives you extremely easy tips to learn and remember. I had some confidence issues when it came to doing my test, but he made me believe in my capabilities and my skills. I have now passed my test! Highly recommend!

Kathryn

Geoff was a fabulous instructor and so so kind. I couldn’t have got my restricted without him. He is very observant and adjusts his teaching style depending on who the student is. Genuinely such a lovely person!!

Maria

Geoff is an incredible driving instructor. He was very knowledgeable, professional, kind and friendly. I was a new driver in NZ and was very anxious but he made me feel comfortable right at the very start. Geoff also helped me overcome my fears and doubts when it comes to driving as he gave me a lot of helpful driving tips to improve my driving. What I appreciate the most was those times when he gave me encouraging words to take the exam and finally pass my full license test. I would say he was one of the people who really gave me the courage to take the exam. I would definitely recommend him to be the driving instructor for my friends who are also planning on learning through AA.

Holly

What a great instructor! Great communicator, friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Kate

Highly recommend Geoff for driving lessons, he has improved my driving so much and was so helpful. He helped me pass my restricted on the first try!

Melita

Geoff was an amazing teacher and helped me get my restricted on the first try. I would recommend him to anybody!

Wenxiang

Very patient coach, I like the way he teach, manual is just takes more effort.

Miller

Thanks heaps Geoff, you helped me so much and taught me everything that I needed to know to pass my test.

Zhubin

Geoff is an amazing instructor and has helped me to become more confident when I'm driving and has really helped me to be able to pass my full driver license. I would really recommend Geoff for anyone that is interested in having a driving lesson as he has really helped me out.

Sophie

Geoff is really onto it and down to earth. He helped build my confidence and prepare me for what to expect in the test. Because of Geoffs help and guidance, I passed my restricted first try! I would recommend him to anyone looking to pass their restricted, especially manual drivers!

Joshua

I had a practise restricted test with Geoff a few days before my test. Geoff showed me how to improve on certain aspects that I was struggling at, this help made me well prepared for my restricted test which I passed first try. Thank you Geoff

Ceanna

Geoff was an amazing driving instructor. He was really calm, made driving lessons enjoyable, and helped to build my confidence. He shared lots of great tips for sitting my restricted and is really good at teaching parallel parking. I would really recommend Geoff if your looking for a knowledgeable, relaxed driving instructor with a sense of humour. He was great at teaching the basics of driving but also really helpful with the finer details required for sitting the restricted test and being a safe driver.

Roni

I highly recommend taking lessons with Geoff, he is very insightful and clear with his teaching. I felt very relaxed going into my test because of the lessons I had done with him and passed the first time.

Pia

He is doing exceptionally well and consistently demonstrates patience when communicating with me, especially when NZSL (New Zealand Sign Language) interpreters are present. His explanations are not only excellent but are also skillfully broken down to facilitate my understanding. In addition, his knowledge and expertise have been invaluable to me. I wholeheartedly anticipate recommending him to my friends and family in the future.

Vinita

If you're looking for the most chill and knowledgeable instructor who makes learning fun, book in with Geoff. An absolute expert, Geoff quickly assesses where you're at and gives you cool tips on how to improve in the areas that warrant improving. His amazing sense of humor and patient demeanor puts one at ease from the word go. Geoff's feedback is concise, objective and to-the-point. His sessions leave you feeling confident and motivated. Excellent experience - highly recommend Geoff.

Ronan

Geoff was very helpful and gave incredibly clear advice and directions. Passed my restricted first try and would say a huge part of that was due to the practice test I took with Geoff. Would definitely recommend Geoff as an instructor and to also sit a practice restricted test

Dylan

Great teacher, really helped with growing my confidence in my driving. Had lots of nice tips to make things easier to execute. Geoff always made me feel comfortable and relaxed and we even had a few laughs! Thanks Geoff.

Katherine

Geoff is a great instructor! I felt like he understood my driving ability and taught me accordingly. He was always encouraging and gave thorough instructions to help me improve and gain confidence driving manual.

Grigorii

The only way to gain skills of good driving is to learn how to be confident and relaxed behind the wheel, otherwise you may pass your test, but never become really good at driving. I must say, Geoff is great in making you good at it, with positive and friendly attitude, not pushing, but gently directing you to the right way of doing. He also knows a lot of 'know-hows' that are essential for your safety and abilities to be in control of your environment on the road, which was also highly appreciated by me. So, 5 stars, and best recommendations for Geoff!

Luke

Geoff was very patient, informative and succient. He communicated information and tips on a way that was easy to understand and memorize. Highly recommended!

Daniel

Geoff was able to provide me with the necessary confidence and driving ability to pass my restricted test. He was able to answer any of my queries and taught me far better methods to ace the reverse parallel park aspect of the test. His skills and expertise were invaluable in aiding me to succeed. I cannot recommend his services enough.

Petra

I have done multiple lessons with Geoff and recommend him without a doubt to anyone learning to drive. Geoff is unfailingly kind and calm, talking you through your learning experience with accessible technical detail and incredible patience. He is able to help you safely learn from your mistakes in a supportive environment that gives you the confidence to grow as a driver. Thank you Geoff.

Viviane

I wanted to express my heartfelt gratitude for your exceptional guidance and support throughout my driver training. Your insightful tips, especially regarding the importance of head checks, truly made a difference in my driving skills. Your words of encouragement hours before the test boosted my confidence and helped me stay focused.

Thanks to your expert guidance, I'm thrilled to share that I have successfully passed my driver's test and obtained my full license. This accomplishment wouldn't have been possible without your patience, knowledge, and belief in my abilities.

Once again, thank you for going above and beyond as my instructor. Your dedication and commitment to helping me become a skilled and confident driver are truly appreciated. I am grateful for the impact you've had on my journey towards obtaining my license.

Molly

Geoff is an incredible instructor! Kind, patient and has a considered and thoughtful teaching style. I had been on my restricted for 13 years and had my first failed full licence test 5 years before so was very nervous and anxious to try get my full again. After two lesson with Geoff, one a general driving lesson and one a mock test I felt so confident for my full and passed a week later. His feedback and tips on what I needed to work on after my first lesson was intrumental on me passing. 10/10 would reccomend to anyone nervous about a test! Also A+ sense of humour.

Sophia

I have had many driving instructors, and Geoff was by far the best. He was not only extremely knowledgeable, but he made me feel extremely comfortable in the car by consistently encouraging and reassuring me. My driving and confidence on the road improved significantly thanks to Geoff.

Jarrod

I went from never having driven a manual in my life and being uneasy about trying it, but after just a couple of lessons with Geoff I was already feeling muh more confident. He has a great teaching style which is easy to pickup practical tips. I'm very glad I had Geoff as a teacher and will remember his teachings when I'm out on the road

Harsha

I took my first road practice test today with the Instructor Geoff Emson and I find him as a good person with humor and a very experienced instructor as well. He is very appropriate for the job he doing and the formal and informal methods he used to teach me to keep very critical things in my mind in driving are absolutely fantastic. I would really love to have an examiner like Geoff for my practice test. Thank you for your skilled teaching techniques.

Anna

Experienced and effective instructor. Geoff's method of teaching students is encouraging and works really well. I feel well prepared for my restricted practical test.

India

Geoff is the most incredible driving instructor! He is funny and kind, and boosted my confidence from a 0-10 with only a handful of lessons. He is also super good at meeting each individual student's needs. I have looked forward to every lesson! :)

Kate

We booked in with Geoff for the practice test for my daughter's restricted driver's licence. Geoff provided excellent fine tuning of her driving skills, giving constructive guidance that built her confidence tremendously. We would highly recommend Geoff for driving lessons.

Xavier

Great Instructor, he helped me get my drivers licence very quickly, and he was especially clear on what things i had to do for certain maneuvers, and what were my strengths and what things i had to work on. highly recommend him.

Ramona

I highly recommend Geoff,
I was delaying my lessons for many many years, I was terrifying to go out and drive in the traffic.
He helped me to build up my confidence.
I am very grateful to him.

Ramona

I highly recommend Geoff, I was terrified to drive. I was delaying my lessons for many many years. I could not imaging myself to drive in traffic and he helped me to build up my confidence to drive. I am so grateful to him!

Ethan

Geoff is awesome! Calm, kind and patient. He focuses on fine tuning your driving so you are ready to sit your Restricted Licence. Flexible when appointments need to change. Thanks Geoff! We would absolutely recommend you!

Nathan

Geoff is a truly excellent instructor. He was accommodating and always happy to meet at my house, use my car, and work out a schedule. He's friendly and relaxed, while also giving direct and honest feedback. Definitely going to book Geoff again for my full license!

Jayden

Geoff went out of his way to fit me into his busy schedule. He gave me some essential tips and advice, whilst boosting my confidence as a learning driver.

Jonathan

An amazing instructor! Geoff was kind, professional and gave great advice. Would definitely recommend!

Luke

My practice test was very helpful in highlighting issues and suggesting improvements. Geoff was very friendly and made me feel comfortable during the practice and went through each aspect of the test as well as the requirements for a pass. He specifically pointed out that I needed to check my blind spots more often before turning, which I was commended on by the examiner. I passed my restricted test this morning on the first attempt.

Laura

Geoff is a calm and patient driving instructor.
I felt nervous as I’ve failed my driving test a few years ago in Ireland and lost my confidence but a few lessons in with Geoff I started to enjoy driving again and started to believe maybe I can pass this test!
Geoff has and is still helping me on driving lessons, where I feel his calm , positive and understanding personality has helped me in times where I get nervous or doubt myself.

Ethan

Easy to book the appointment .
Great to have the option of taking a lesson in our car and the car to be used for the actual restricted driving test.
Lots of feedback given and positive reinforcement and out line of what the test would be like as far as instructions.
We booked the appointment outside of our geographical area due to lack of availability of instructors with 1 weeks notice. Very happy with our choice
Our Son passed his restricted test the following week

Louis

Geoff did a great job helping my teenage son get ready for his restricted license. He was warm, kind, calm & capable and gave my son a much needed boost of confidence. He's also got a great sense of humour! I highly recommend Geoff.

James

Geoff is a world-class instructor. He worked together with our son and displayed best-practice with his instruction, kindness towards our son as a young man and set expectations for continuous improvements. Geoff receives a gold star from our family.

Mariana

Geoff is an excellent instructor! He is kind and professional. I've have increased my driving confidence since I starting taking lessons with Geoff. He is always on time and his sense of humour is great !

Very clear giving instructions! I increased my confidence 100% :) I highly recommend him.

Rachel

Geoff is an incredible instructor! Since my lesson with him, I’m feeling so much more confident about passing my test! Thank you!!

Thabani

Geoff is an awesome instructor, he makes you feel comfortable around the wheel before anything else. I like his baby steps to each maneuver,he has a good sense of humor. A good instructor to have anytime of the day.

Rocco

This was a great experience and definitely helped me a lot. I highly recommend trying it and choosing Geoff as an instructor.