My California license did not transfer over to Germany, so I had to take both written and practical…read moredriving tests to earn my German driving license. The computer training materials Christine provided were excellent, and I had no trouble passing the written exam (although I talked myself into one incorrect answer just before hitting "submit"). My on-road driving lessons with Edi were also excellent. He had me drive to lots of "tricky spots" to make sure I really had the rules down (especially right-of-way priority) and provided good explanations for all of my questions. The first couple of lessons we stayed in English, but then we switched to mostly German to better prepare for the driving test, during which my examiner stayed 100% in German. Some of the signs and rules in Germany are very different than what I am used to after 30 years of US driving. I definitely would not have passed my tests without the help I got from Christine and Edi. I'll be recommending Fahrschule Christine Timmer to anyone who asks, without hesitation.

I had quite uncomfortable moments with Christine. Being a school which offers lessons in English, I…read morewould have expected a more inter-cultural respectful attitude. I have over 20 years driving experience in my country (Mexico) and in the US due to frequent business trips. When I drive I am used to look all around; yes that is me, I rather be cautious than in an accident. This has never slowed me down. For Christine, this was unacceptable. She controlled every movement of my head, and even the "tension" with which I held the steering wheel, including the position of my thumbs. She claimed that I have the habit of briefly (less than a second) looking left before turning right in a green light because I come from a "South American country" where traffic lights and rules are rarely respected. Yes, that's what she said!! And so there I was, paying nearly a 100 euros per hour to be insulted based on nationalistic prejudice by a person who believes to be an expert connoisseur of driving habits in other countries, and yet clearly does not even know basic geography to realize that Mexico is not in South America. Her experience in "South America" appears to come from a trip she made to California, during which she crossed to Tijuana for a day or so.... To her defense I should say that she apologized when I noted her comments are inappropriate... My wife had a very good experience in this school. but she had her lessons with instructors other than Christine.