Reviews - Ken Shaw

Hiu

Ken is a very patient and experienced instructor. He’s always willing to share his knowledge and has great insight from years of driving instruction. He also tailors the driving routes to match my learning progress, which helped me build confidence quickly.

Teresa

Ken was a good and friendly instructor, who gave me clear and helpful advice. I felt relaxed driving with him. I took a full licence practice test with him. I worked on the points he suggested and eventually passed the test.

Nurasyiqin

Ken is extremely patient and encouraging, he never loses his calm and manages to talk you through the steps easily :) he never makes you feel bad about making mistakes and is good at creating progression throughout lessons!

Srinath

Good first lesson with Ken. Will book at some further point. He explained things in detail, and has allowed me to be more aware of correct hazard-scanning, and the importance of good speed control (not going too slow).

Setegn

Truth be told, Ken is an exceptional driving teacher. His unique skill lies in his ability to identify each student's weak points and provide kind and effective advice to help them improve. I had the pleasure of experiencing his teaching firsthand, and it made a significant difference in my learning journey.

One particular area I struggled with was managing the steering wheel. Recognizing my difficulty, Ken devised a thoughtful solution to address the issue. He brought six cones to a spacious field and instructed me to navigate through a zigzag course without touching any of the cones. This exercise required me to steer the wheel with precision. As I successfully completed the task, Ken gradually increased the complexity by challenging me to perform it with my right hand, left hand, and various other techniques. This approach showcased his kindness and dedication to helping his students grow.

While other instructors might simply teach the basics of steering, Ken goes above and beyond. He genuinely cares about his students' progress and is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure their success. It is this level of dedication and genuine kindness that sets Ken apart from others in his field. He is truly there to help people become skilled and confident drivers.

In conclusion, Ken's exceptional teaching skills, coupled with his ability to identify individual weaknesses and provide constructive guidance, make him the best driving teacher I have ever come across. His thoughtfulness and willingness to tailor his instruction to each student's needs are truly commendable. If you are looking for a patient, knowledgeable, and caring driving instructor, I highly recommend Ken without hesitation.
Setegn

Zoey

Fantastic driving instructor. Helped me with three point turns and parallel parking. Explains really well and takes things step by step so you don't get over loaded. Can't suggest a better driving instructor.

Eva

My lesson at 4:30 pm yesterday was one of the most confusing and discouraging experiences I've had while learning to drive. What makes this especially difficult to understand is that my first lesson with the same instructor was completely different. During that lesson, he was patient, respectful, and encouraging. He told me I was a good driver and that I only needed one more lesson before sitting my full licence test. Naturally, I left feeling confident and decided to book another lesson with him the day before my test. The instructor I had yesterday felt like a completely different person. Throughout the lesson, he repeatedly raised his voice, became visibly frustrated, huffed and sighed, and spoke to me in a way that made me feel like I couldn't do anything right. Instead of calmly explaining what I needed to improve, he reacted with frustration whenever I made a mistake or didn't identify a hazard the way he wanted. By the end of the lesson, he told me that, in his opinion, I was not ready for my test the next day, that I was the equivalent of a learner driver, and that I wasn't going to pass. The sudden change in feedback was incredibly confusing. Just a short time earlier, I had been told I was driving well and only needed one more lesson. Then, without any clear explanation for such a dramatic change, I was made to feel as though I had no business sitting my test at all. I genuinely left questioning my own ability and feeling like all the progress I had made had disappeared overnight. I want to be clear that I have no problem being told I need to improve, that I have areas to work on, or even that I'm not ready to sit my test. That's what I was paying for. I value honest feedback, and I know that learning to drive involves making mistakes and correcting them. What I do expect, however, is to be spoken to politely and treated with basic respect. Honest feedback is part of learning to drive. However, there is a significant difference between constructive in