I had a two-hour lesson today with Henry, and it was fantastic. I have previously driven only in…read moreNorth America, and though I've been in Sydney for years, I've always been scared about driving on the left side. Henry made it so much easier than I could have imagined. He's extremely calm and confident - exactly the sort of person you want in the passenger seat when you're learning. He was eager to help with the specific issues I wanted to address, and he also quickly identified a number of ways I could improve my driving that I hadn't been aware of. His instructions and tips are clear and easy to remember, and his confidence is somehow infectious. The experience really allowed me to overcome the anxiety I've had for so long about driving here. If you're wondering if it's worth the money, I'd say definitely -- being a good driver is so important, and investing a bit of money for a few good lessons could save your life. Probably a good move even for experienced drivers who just want some expert suggestions and evaluation. I've already signed up to learn how to drive a manual with Henry, and looking forward to it! (Also, he's a really nice guy.)

Do not go with this Driving School. The owner is a money scammer who constantly changing and upping…read morepricing. I have since changed driving school and I am receiving the exact same service at a fraction of the price. $200 dollars for a driving lesson with Tashman driving school, then quoting $385 dollars for test day to have an hour practice before and use the car for the test, this is on top of the fee already paid for the driving test ($60) - total $445 to do your driving test. He also only accepts cash on lesson day with small bank transfer deposit each time to secure lesson first - complete scam. This is triple the price of all competitor companies which offer the same service and complete professionalism. The owner is rude, misleading and unprofessional.

I booked 12 hours of driving lessons with Tashman on the weekend of the 12th and 13th of September…read more2020 (6 hours on Saturday, 6 hours on Sunday) for a total price of $1080. I was picked up from their Chatswood 'location', but I believe that they send the same drivers across Sydney and hence that my review is relevant here. I would have expected that for $90/hour I could have expected a car that was free of jumpers and sweatpants strewn across the back seat, free of used tissues soiling the door's storage and free of bits of old food in the drink holder and on the carpet. The car's derangement however was surpassed by its driver, David. With a stomach that was allowed to hang visibly from beneath his t-shirt and a pair of shorts that failed to cover underwear which failed to cover his bum crack, he was attired for a day of marathon watching 'How I met your mother', not a day of practicing his profession. This attitude was soon confirmed as David, after arriving late on the Sunday, talked to me at length about my job, the threat of terrorism, that facsimiles should be called facmetaphors, that education is a plot to imprison young people constraining the supply of labour, that COVID 19 is not actually deadly and the Victorian shutdown is an experiment "to see if the people will take it" and that he can call up 1000 men willing to kill for money (his Lebanese countrymen as he went on to explain), among many other points of malicious incoherence. On many occasions I had to ask explicitly to be told that some aspect of my driving was incorrect. Multiple times I caught myself substantially exceeding the speed limit and veering onto the reflector lights without a word from David. But beyond this I was taunted in the most hooligan and senseless manner. Such as being invited to "look at the horses, look at the horses" these clearly being cows. Being called a "coward" and a "hypocrite" because I expressed a desire to see a more courageous projection of man when I hadn't been in a fight. And his method of asking: David: "Have you ever been shot at?" Me: "No." David: "Have you ever had someone shot at you?" Me: "No." David: "Have you ever been in a fight?" Me: "When I was young." (internally: why the hell are we talking about this?) David: "Did the other guy break your ribs or jaw or something?" Me: "I was younger than that." David: "So you haven't been in a fight then." Me: "If you say so." David: "Have you been in a [3 on 1]." Me: "If I haven't fought 1 guy obviously, I haven't fought 3." David: "You see, you haven't." Then there was this exchange. David: "You see that rock there? Why is it black?" Me: "Ummm, because it's a slag heap?" David: "Do you know that's why, or are you just guessing." David: "Do you know?" Me: "It's a guess. Is it coal, no, too light to be coal." David: "You see you don't know everything." (at no point did I claim to be omniscient) Me: "Alright what is it?" David: "Oh no, if you don't know I can't tell you." Bullying me is evidently an exhausting pastime for David as the man yawned almost continuously during Sunday's 6th hour (actually 5:49 of driving but at $1.50 a minute, who's counting). Which, fine, maybe there are people who are unable to focus for the duration of a 6 hour work day, but in that case it is business' responsibility to treat the 6 x 2 hour sessions I booked as separate sessions and assign them to separate instructors. In fairness I do concede that my driving has improved markedly from the Saturday morning, though I could not say whether this is evidence that David was a good instructor, or just a that 12 hours is a dreadfully long time and besides, this does not come close to making up for being confined in such a wrenched space, with such a wrenched man. Endured and recounted by Scott Andrew Masters.

My name is ANDREW C.What can I say.I looked around for a driving school that could help me with…read morewhat I needed,and that was a lesson and then a car for the driving test.And before you say a(1)lesson etc I had a full licence and let it expire and because it was longer than 2 years I had to sit the knowledge test and then take the driving test.Now before you say hey,they first verified what I had told them,found me a instructor and away I went.I got my licence back 1st go with the help of a great instructor SAM who took me thru all the new regulations etc and this was made possible by GRACE who I spoke to on the phone,hooked me up with a instructor and car and made things very easy.Thankyou all at 1st class driving school ,you made the whole thing very easy.I can recommend 1st class to any parent who wants there child taught the right way.THANKYOU VERY, VERY MUCH.

From the owner: 1st Class Driving School has been established for 21 years, and is the leading provider for…read moreteenagers, adults and senior citizens. We teach beginners ,overseas licence conversions & refresher courses.

Rob is patient, calm and knowledgeable, His teaching style is perfect for what I needed as I was…read morevery nervous behind the wheel. Past my P's test first go. Highly recommend!

From the owner: Our experienced Driving Instructor is dedicated to providing high quality driving lessons in a…read moresafe, patient and friendly learning environment for all students, helping you become a more smarter and confident driver, servicing Sydney Inner West and surrounding suburbs.

One of the finest driving school I have seen so far. Easy…read moreguidance and co-operatove staff. Would highly recommend.

Driving schools are big business in Sydney. Due to the stringent RTA rules and regulations one is…read morebound to take driving lessons in order to pass, even if you have been driving in Sydney for a long time. I went through the same process and even failed a few driving tests. I then called Udaya at Himalayan driving school. He said he would see how I was driving before telling me how many lessons I needed. I found in him a very good instructor as he really showed me exactly what the RTA officials are trying to test. There were some hints that he gave me and ultimately that made all the difference. I recommended Himalayan driving school to my sister in law and she also passed her test in the first go. They are really cheap as compared to other driving instructors who charge not less than 60$ an hour. I would recommend him to anyone who wants take clear the driving test. Anyway I owe him big thanks! Great service and very professional!

One of Sydney's newest art spaces. Sew Make Create has been around for almost a couple of months…read morenow. The owner, top Sydney designer Melissa Tan-Lu and Sew Make Create's resident dog Pepper are just adorable. The whole shop is quite funky :) I was fortunate to have been invited (through another blog) to experience their beginners crochet course with Bronwen. I arrived on a Wednesday night at 7pm a little tired yet eager as anything to learn, and learn heaps. My manual dexterity skills deflated me for a while, yet I was amazed with the crochet stitch and getting into a granny square so soon with confidence. The class sizes are rather small which is great. Lindt chocolate balls were provided with water as stunning refreshments, as well as biscuits and tea. This course is also available on selected weekends. Sew Make Create also run a variety of other craft courses. After the beginners crochet course, if you wish to take things further, then the crochet clinic is for you. Instead of yarn, turn that yarn into 'plarn' with a plastic bag crochet course. Sew Make Create is a dynamic arts space that also rents out sewing machines, and hence provides ample working space to design some pretty clothes. Sew Make Create also sell sewing machines and craft supplies. Sew Make Create (from the request of many parents) have put together a fantastic course schedule for the kids school holidays coming up, as at the time of writing this. Beginners crochet is also covered, and kids can also learn cupcake decorating and also learn how to make these adorable felt brooches. Located in Chippendale right near the Broadway Shopping Centre. If you're curious (in more detail) as to how my beginners crochet experience went recently, then follow this link: http://www.weekendnotes.com/crochet-for-beginners-sew-make-create/ For more information on the various courses put on especially for kids these school holidays, then follow this link: http://www.weekendnotes.com/crafty-school-holiday-activities-sew-make-create/ With many initiatives to ensuring that Sydney is an arts and crafts focused city, when is now a better time to learn a new craft? Go on, unleash the craft master within!

From the owner: Sew Make Create aims to encourage learning and creativity through providing the right environment,…read moreassistance and facilities