Reviews - Ian Yong

Ashley

Ian was an excellent instructor in preparing me for my restricted test. He was always clear, structured, patient, and easy to understand, with a very calm teaching style. Every lesson I had with him was valuable and full of practical learning. Even though it was my first time taking the restricted test, I felt well prepared and passed with confidence. The tester even commented, “I felt confident sitting next to you,” and by the end of the test, we were chatting for about 20 minutes while I was still taking the test. Thank you so much Ian!

Teresa

Spent the last year with Ian learning how to drive safely. He is very kind and approachable when learning. He is very knowledgeable of good driving techniques and how to pass your restricted and full license tests. He is the person you want to go to if you are wanting to pass first time and overall gain confidence as a good driver on the road. He is my go to instructor for friends and family wanting to learn how to drive.

Kyra

Ian has a very patient yet clear approach when teaching during your lessons. His calm and friendly attitude helps to make you feel less nervous of making errors and instead understand what you have done wrong and how to avoid doing it again, all without coming of as strict. After failing my restricted test multiple times, I booked 2 lessons with Ian the week of my final test. The feedback he gave me was very beneficial, as he taught me to be more observant of my surroundings and to not rush my decisions. With his help, I was finally able to pass my test and get my restricted license. Thank you so much Ian!

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Faisal

His style of teaching is well-rounded and really effective. It's based on objective ways to deal with different road situations and has a strong focus on real reference points that you can apply in most situations. He's very professional and friendly, always had a plan for each lesson, and adjusted things based on what I needed work on. I could see that he genuinely cares about the people he teaches. Overall, I don't think you'll find a better instructor.

Marie

Ian was very patient and gentle in his approach. I am a beginner student with no prior experience in driving, but he was able to teach me in a way that I could understand fully. The practical (driving) part is quite challenging for me; however, he remained tolerant and calm in addressing my mistakes, always providing timely feedback.

Maria

Ian is an amazing driving instructor. He helped me successfully pass my New Zealand Full Driving Test. He is professional, calm and gives concise explanations and feedbacks that a learner is able to understand. I am truly thankful and grateful for all the learnings he has taught me. I highly recommend Ian! Thank you so much!

Caitlyn

Ian is an amazing driving instructor and made me feel comfortable. I have just passed my restricted driving test, all thanks to his tips, my examiner saying that I “had one of the best drives he’s seen for a while”! Thank you Ian!

Ohnmar

I have learnt driving from the scratch with Ian and passed my practical test on the first time. The tester even mentioned "I was very confident" during my test. I am grateful for Ian's detailed guidance and he even went extra mile to teach with his own pictorial guide book to explain step-by-step which really stays with me till now. Ian is very patient, friendly and detailed with his explanation. Thank you so much Ian!

Kimberley

Ian was an incredible and enthusiastic instructor. His keen eye, knowledge and tools were incredible. I will carry what he taught me for life!

Zin

Amazing instructor. First time learnt driving with Ian and passed restricted license test with flying colours, with the comment from the testing officer ‘It didn’t feel like I was sitting besides a learner’. Clear instructions with every practice session and always teaches ways for SAFE driving. Only able to get the restricted license thanks to Ian’s classes. The best!!!

Bessie

Amazing instructor who is patient and has his own tactics when teaching which helped me a lot to visualize the methods when driving in my head. Also a very calm Instructor making me feel more confident when having him instruct me as a nervous first starter. Thanks Ian

Zahra

I booked lessons with Ian for each of my children prior to their restricted test. Both of my kids passed the first time and the testing officer remarked that my daughter was an excellent driver and passed with full marks. I highly recommend Ian and attribute their success to his care and attention to ensuring they learn the necessary skills to be safe drivers. Thank you very much Ian!

Niaz

I started my driving lessons after almost 6 weeks. I was absolutely sure that I won’t be able to remember anything. But when I started to drive starting from a quiet street, I started to feel comfortable and realized that I didn’t forget anything at all. It’s only because of Ian’ s way of teaching. It is so structured that it stays in your head forever. Thank you Ian for being my best teacher ever!

Niaz

Ian is simply the best driving instructor. I can not learn from anyone else after having few lessons with Ian. I’m an older person to learn to drive and believed that I can never learn. The fact that I’m now able to trust myself to become a safe driver soon, says a lot about his ability to teach. Myself and my daughter both are learning with him. Thanks Ian!

Jeremiah

Helped me tremendously with my restricted test. He taught me some very useful and special driving techniques that not many others know about. The techniques he teaches boils intimidating driving maneuvers down to a series of simple steps that'll work on any car (such as parallel parking and lane switching). He knows secrets that you'll want to know when you sit your test. Thank you Ian. I'll keep these close to my heart for as long as I drive!!!

Phoebe

Ian helped refine my driving skills in preparation for the restricted test and gave me useful tips that I applied in my test which I was able to pass!

Karina

Super good teacher, very patient, gives you the precise instructions to be successful in the exam and gives you a lot of confidence and security for the exam. Thank you very much Ian!!

Emily

So helpful and patient with excellent driving tips. I went from zero driving experience to passing the restricted test on my first attempt two weeks later all thanks to Mr Yong.

Huong

Ian was amazing!!!! At first I wasn’t sure which instructor to book with and how many session should I go for. After the first lesson with Ian, he was calm, patient and passionate about his teaching, I decided straight away that I would do at least 10 lessons with him. It took me 10 years to brave myself learning to drive, Ian made me feel confident straight away coz I can see he carefully went from master basic steps to advance driving skills. I found myself excited and looking forward to each driving lesson which meant I really enjoyed it, no stress at all. He’s not only an instructor but also a friend to me. I passed my restricted test in one go!! Passed on the first time made me so proud of myself and also very thankful to Ian as he taught me a lot. Can’t recommend him enough!!! Thank you Ian!!

Xinyao

A very nice and friendly instructor, I have got lots of useful feedback and help me a lot with preparing my restricted test.

Flora

Ian is an amazing instrutor. He is super patient and makes things super easy to understand. He made me more confident at my driving and I passed my driving test thanks to him!! Would highly recommend him.

Raphael

Thank you Ian for providing me all the necessary knowledge for my driving test.
Without your guidance, my test pass would not be possible. I applied every advice you gave me, specially the MISS! ??
To whom it may concern, I strongly recommend this teacher!

Troy

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED for beginners and experienced overseas drivers. Very patient and nice person. His lessons are very easy to understand and apply. You will learn a lot from him. Thank you very much Ian.

Angus

Ian was fantastic! Very patient, supportive and methodical. Really boosted my confidence with driving. Would book again.

Taru

Great Instructor, he helped me fix a lot of bad habits I had developed, and made many intimidating manoeuvres a lot simpler.

Abdo

He was the reason why I passed my test, very good and he is very patient. I highly recommend.

Raaghav

I learned so much during my time with Ian, he taught me to drive from the ground up. I would highly recommend booking with Ian.

Jared

I think Ian was an excellent driving instructor who was able to pick up on anything from minor to major issues with my driving and was able to communicate these issues back to me clearly.

Kate

Ian was amazing, he teaches step by step and tries to perfect my driving skills and confidence. Everything was amazing and I’m happy. Thank you

Regina

I've tried 5 different instructors, 3 from individual instructors and 2 from AA. AA instructor’s cars have camera & voice recorder to protect both parties, as a female I feel more secure and safe and it is great that AA instructors wear uniforms. I love the feedback report after each lessons so that I can review myself which helps me improve. I live in the city and have very bad car sickness, but I travel to North Shore to get driving lessons because Ian is the best! Ian is very patient and understands the beginner's anxiety very well. He has a great method of teaching and I appreciated every moment of his lesson and patience.

Kai

An absolute legend. Always full of energy, optimism, humor and patience. He is a calm presence always guiding you who also who knows when to let you do it on your own. The best part is he loves his job and his passion really makes me enjoy the driving too, he believes in you every step of the way and never gets mad no matter how many times you make the same mistake! He is very understanding and knows how to handle every situation. He takes you through a lot but in gentle, small steps. Really looking forward to my next lesson! I'll have to give him a big hug when I've had my final lesson with him.

Matthias

Really great starter lesson. Gave me confidence in my driving (but not over-confidence). Excited for my next lesson