Hello, Derek. When I saw your invite to like your page, I remembered your patience and perseverance through assisting me in the most difficult time of my life. Your understanding was impeccable, and for this. I thank you, and words alone cannot describe how I feel about this. I can only tell you that it means so much to me. It is because of your precise and educative system/methods that I am the confident driver I am today. Thank you for not giving up on me, or anyone else for that matter. You have found your true calling, and you do it better than well. Be proud of yourself, and never let that moment falter at the worst of times.
Cheers.
Thanks Derek for teaching our Son how to drive safely. From the first day, we could tell you are passionate and determined to share your knowledge and encourage safe driving habits.
Rowan Farrer
My son Alex has a neurodivergent diagnosis so it was a challenge finding someone who understands and caters for this in their driver training. He also had a specific timeframe to get his training finished before his L's expired. Derek was very flexible and understanding and was able to put aside some time out of his weekend schedule to fit my son in. Each week my Son had very positive feedback about the attention and quality of Derek's lessons and reiterated on many occasions that Derek made him feel very comfortable. Which is a sometimes a challenge with Neurodivergent kids finding someone they can related to and feel comfortable around. It was also really good that Derek could talk him all the way from initial driver training, covering off all the competencies right up to the final assessment and certificate without having to go to anyone else. I highly recommend giving Derek a shot !
Rob Casey.
Liam is one happy chappy! Thank you very much for your time, patients and expertise in getting his “P” plates. He has really enjoyed the lessons and what he has learnt from you is invaluable.
Thank you again.
Andrea Holt.
Morning Derek,
I just want to thank you for all the advice that you have given me throughout my driving lessons with you. I have definitely learnt a lot from you, and I will most definitely take all the advice In when I do finally head onto the road by myself as a P- plater.
Thanks for everything again.
Cheers.
Jacob Wright.
Can’t recommend Derek highly enough. He’s taught both my teens to drive & have been extremely happy with his thoroughness. Driving is a life skill so it’s important to receive quality instruction when learning. The option for a follow up Defensive Driving Course with him is also excellent & another tool in which further expand driving skills. Thanks Derek!
Sara Bruce.
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Derek is amazing! I've had my Ps for a while now and I have gained so much confidence from what he taught me. I use the strategies and maneuvers in my daily driving and don't know where I'd be if I didn't choose Panache Driver Training as my instructor!
Thank you and see you on the roads.
Hannah Macquarie
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We contacted Panache Driving in 2018 to see if they could help with instruction for our 20 year old daughter who has been diagnosed with Aspergers Syndrome and a language disorder. She had previously had a number of sets of lessons with another driving instruction school but had made very little progress. Although we had explained her needs to the instructor, they made little if any adjustment to help her and what little progress she made vas very slow. Nor did the instructor provide us, as her parents, with feedback on what she could do to improve.
After talking with our NDIS liaison officer, we selected Panache because they were NDIS approved. Derek Brewer was very responsive and helpful in discussing and understanding Darcy’s particular needs. He has been very patient and adjusted his teaching style to her learning style. After each session, he would provide us with a comprehensive run down on what the lesson had entailed, what had gone well and what Darcy needed to practice and be aware of. This really helped us to continue the learning when we took her on driving practice sessions (and taught us quite a few things about safer driving that we weren’t aware of).
Our daughter was very comfortable with Derek and it has been such a wonderful gift for her confidence and independence for her to achieve her P plates. We intend to continue for a few more lessons to help her to consolidate and be the safest driver she can be. Having her license will open up so many opportunities for her to be involved in social activities and potentially employment. Most importantly though, it is a great step toward independent living. We are extremely grateful to have found Panache and Derek as we had almost given up hope on her achieving this important life milestone.
Karen and David Dickson
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Mr Derek Brewer is an excellent driving instructor with high emotional intelligence who helped our disabled son safely become a careful and safe driver and gain an ACT Driving License. He taught our son from 11 February 2017 to October 2017. He has also arranged for him to undertake an advanced driving course in March 2018, which our son is very much looking forward to. Having a driving license in Canberra has tremendously enriched his life, it allows him to undertake CIT studies to become a personal trainer over time, to attend weekly saxophone lessons, and to swim and attend church regularly.
Many thanks to Derek Brewer.
We would also strongly recommend that PANACHE Driving Services be listed on NDIS data bases, to allow other people to benefit from their services.
Paul O'conner
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My son Benjamin was taught to drive by Derek from Panache driving.
Ben has an intellectual disabiliy and qualified for driving lessons through the NDIS. We started lessons in July 2016 and Ben received his P plates in May 2017.
To say that my mind is at ease, as a mum with a driving teenager is an understatement.
Derek is such a great instructor. He is very calm and patient. With expert skill and understanding he and supporting documentation.with Ben driving my daughters to school and to sport commitments.
I absolutely recommend Derek as a driving instructor for any parent with a special needs child that is ready to learn how to drive.
Derek is an exceptional driving instructor.
Regards Jennifer Sterling
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Hi Derek,
I just wanted to let you know that I went for my driving test today, which I passed.
Thank you so much for your patience, knowledge and guidance. Without that, I don’t believe I would’ve passed on my first go.
Kindest regards,
Jaime
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Thank you for all of your invaluable assistance. You helped me gain my confidence on the road and I am very appreciative.
Take care and see you on the road.
Cheers
Nicole
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I didn't get a free pass to drive I learnt all about the road rules and misconceptions of driving and I definitely couldn't be as confident as I feel now without Panache. If you want to learn how to drive properly go with Panache they have very knowledgeable and skilled instructors.
Justin from Banks
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Panache is so wonderful! Really great interpersonal skills and teaching style AND if you learn Manual or Automatic you get to drive a Mini Cooper! They're not the cheapest, but I had lessons with lots of different people and they were by a very very big margin, the best.
Hayley from Flynn
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Derek just wanted to give you a massive thank you for teaching Seb how to drive! More than just a driving instructor, he would tell me the types of conversations you would have with him regarding being a smart, responsible driver. I really appreciate the genuineness you portray when teaching all your students about sticking to the system! Being safe!!
God bless you.
Lela from Melba
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Wooohoooo! Might have taken me a good ten years longer than most but I've finally done. Thanks to Derek for being the most patient awesome driving instructor I could have asked for!!
Amy from Latham
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Hi Derek!
Thank you for very interesting, helpful, friendly and well organised driving lessons!
I was very anxious, scared and afraid to come for defence driving course: I have very basic skills and was expecting to feel embarrassed.
But reality was different, I enjoyed every minute, it was so great!
I did read about ABS, but I did not understand how it works practically and how I can activate it and what kind of mistakes can be made.I learnt a lot about my car and myself. I feel a little more confident on roads, thank you for your patience and help!
Have a great day!
All the best,
Natasha from Macgregor
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Hello, Derek. When I saw your invite to like your page, I remembered your patience and perseverance through assisting me in the most difficult time of my life. Your understanding was impeccable, and for this.. I thank you, and words alone cannot describe how I feel about this. I can only tell you that it means so much to me. It is because of your precise and educative system/methods that I am the confident driver I am today. Thank you for not giving up on me, or anyone else for that matter. You have found your true calling, and you do it better than well. Be proud of yourself, and never let that moment falter at the worst of times.
Best Regards
P. From Dunlop
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Thanks Derek for the last one of my family to get his licence. You are amazing and i HIGHLY recommend you to all I know.
Take care and keep in touch,
Lynne From Kaleen.
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Thank you Panache,
Having my license is very convenient now as I am mobile and can travel to and from my farm a lot easier. Thanks for teaching me the vital skills I needed for driving.
Cheers
Andrew From Red Hill.
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Hello Derek,
I just wanted to say thank you for teaching me not only how to drive, but how to drive well. If I had not started learning with Panache driver training I would be a "safe" liscened driver so I'm grateful that I learnt all the extra little things that make driving simple. I would easily recomend you to anyone :)
Thanks again!
Kathryn from Griffith
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.Hello Derek,
You have been training my girls, Emily and Sarah.
I didn't have a chance to thank you last Saturday, Emily has past her driving training and I know Sarah will soon.
Its not an easy thing seeing your children go out onto the roads driving, (it can be deadly) but thanks to the amazing training you have provided, I'm comfortable with my girls on the roads. I even relax and talk with them while their driving me around, its wonderful :)
thank you so much.
Kind regards
Kylie from Isabella Plains
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As an older learner, the care, sensitivity and ability of Anthonio to 'read' me and encourage me to feel confident has helped me so much get over the hurdle of not driving for so long. Driving is such a big part of our culture, and I felt that Anthonio didn't judge me hesitating to learn how to drive. Anthonio made me feel that I was able to drive, before I really felt I was. He made driving appear normal and a natural skill. That confidence balanced with patient explanation helped me really understand, rather than just know and follow a set pattern of instructions only. I think that as an older person one can 'overthink' driving and struggle. So the building of skills with the program together with Anthonio's mature guidance has been overwhelmingly successful for me. I now can't see why I was so worried about driving. I am planning to do the defense driving course.—ignorance is not an excuse for driving without care. Thank you. It is a great system and Anthonio has been terrific.
I recall worrying about being taught by someone so young, but really he has teaching skills, emphathy that are way beyond his years. I was impressed and I still am.
Thanks so much
Racheal
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I couldn't have been happier with the way my time with Panache went.
Thanks heaps Panache and thank you very much Frank for being helpful and patient.
Regards Chris
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Thank you so so much Panache Driver Training,
My confordance and awareness of what is goining on around me is amazing thanks to the skills you tought me in the Sexy Automaic Panache Mini Cooper. My driving is going great. I'm even helping to teach my sister to learn how to drive.
Jo from Braddon
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I would like to say a massive thank you, what a fantastic learning experience with you. My first driving instructor (no names) made me hate driving, helped me lose confidence, and as a result I didn't drive at all for 3 months.
Thank you for complementing me, not stressing out, not getting frustrated (even though I can be quite frustrating), teaching me how to merge and change lanes, (that was a big one), clutch control, (Sorry for taking off in second on a regular basis). And the biggest best of all CONFIDENCE and believing in myself.
Derek it was a pleasure having driving lessons with you, when I got my licence I was feeling melancholy, happy to get my license finally, sad that I would not be having lessons with you any-more. Am looking forward to the defensive driving course.
Kirsty from Dickson
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"I had some trouble with my previous driver trainer and elected to go with Panache. Derek has been nothing but positive for my education. He makes you feel comfortable, safe and even a little enjoyment with each and every lesson. My time with Panache was the right choice for me."
Jack from Florey
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I wanted to say thank you for being such a wonderful teacher. Your infinite patience and constant encouragement (especially after I'd failed reviews and competencies several times) have made me a more confident driver (driving a manual car at that!).
Also, your constant drilling of speed control (among other things) has finally sunk in and I drive like 007 no more (except for the occasional moment when I slip up). Once again I'd like to say thanks for being a fantastic teacher and patient teacher even with all the crazy things I did and never losing your cool and for making me a better (ie less Malaysian) driver!
Basilia ANU
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Well what’s to say, Panache driving training is fantastic and I am not even joking. My time with Derek in the mini has been great. Started off not really knowing how to drive at all, but now I feel comfortable getting behind the wheel. I have friends that drive with other driving teachers in Canberra and they are always complaining about their driving teachers and I can’t understand what they are going on about, Derek is fantastic teacher that knows what he is talking about and makes things simple and never gets angry if you get something wrong. I think this is why Derek and I get on so well. So if you are looking for a driving instructor I would really recommended Derek and the Panache Driving School.
Chad from Hackett
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I would definitely recommend Panache Driver Training to anyone looking at having lessons. We got through all the boring things quickly and even had time for ABS stops (and if you don't know what they are make sure you ask Derek - awesome fun).
Derek found out about my ability to change traffic lights as we approached and i found out about his super friction point powers, which he managed to rub off onto me.
In the words of the boss himself 'don't forget to indicate out of roundabouts!'
Katrina from Nicholls
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" My experience with Panache Driver Training was excellent. My confidence has improved greatly and the Mini was definitely a cool car to drive. With my previous instructor i was not confident in my driving and had no clue what i was doing, changing to Panache Driver Training opened my eyes to see the potential i have at being a great driver. I 100% recommend Panache Driver Training to anyone who is learning to drive. "
Megan from Holt
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I thoroughly enjoyed my experience with panache driver training. Derek was a great instructor who made me feel comfortable and confident driving. He made learning to drive really simple by explaining how everything works and why i need to do it (I always remember the foot brace now!) Derek made me actually want to get my licence and believe that i was capable of it. The flexible hours were defiantly a plus and driving the mini was really fun. Thanks Derek :)
Sigrid from Evatt
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My Driving lessons with Derek in a awesome miniwere fantastic. Derek was a terrific instructor and I felt very confident driving with him. He taught me some new and safe ways of driving, that I still use when I’m out on the roads by myself. Derek was very prompt and also had the flexibility of after hours witch was great!
I loved driving the mini very easy and safe to drive. I have recommend panache driver training to my friends and they were also very happy with the training.
Thanks!
Glen from Conder
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My driving lessons with Derek have greatly increased my driving ability and confidence. Derek clearly explained and demonstrated what I needed to become a capable driver, while being very encouraging. I would definitely recommend him and Panache Driver Training to anyone looking for a driving instructor.
Louie from Nicholls
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Firstly I started off with another driving school, who confused me a bit and missed telling me important things.
I then went for my first lesson with you and was so nervous about driving with a new person, I got in the car and had to learn the functions of an awesome mini!
You made me relax and feel so confident with my driving, I had felt confident before but to have someone tell me that I have the skills of a good driver, made me feel so much better and think that the delay in going for my licence was all worth it!
We only went for four lessons, which at first I was hesitant but eager about.
We practiced those reverse parks so many times and you used the infamous quote of " you can do it"! And what do you know i did!
It is the biggest relief to be able to drive on my own now and it allowed me to be completely independent!
I thank you so much for your time and putting up with the annoyance of my nervous humming.
I look forward to seeing you again soon, possibly for the defensive driving course.
Natalie from Watson
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My time with Panache Driving School, and Frank, was a great experience for me. Frank was very helpful and showed great initiative. He showed me new ways to pull off manoeuvres such as reverse parallel parking, U-turns, 3 point turns etc.
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My experience with Panache Driver Training has been
a very positive one. Derek has made me feel so much
more confident with my driving that I ever thought was
possible, his kind and encouraging nature has made
me suggest Panache Driver Training to everyone
I know that wants to learn to drive.
Natasha from Pearce
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Thank you so much for being patient with me, your a great instructor.
Cody from Palmerston
Defensive Course Testimonials
Thank you Derek,
Fantastic and refreshing experience!
Also the course work and training and lunch was fabulous.
Very good. I would certainly refer my friends and family to you.
Fantastic work Panache
Best regards, Ash Eyecentric
The Panache Defensive Driving Course saved my life… Or at least my car
On the 17 September, I entered a roundabout and attempted to take the third exit, it had been raining heavily and, as a result I began to aquaplane. Thankfully, due to training I had been given less than two weeks previously, I was able to instinctively regain control, saving myself, my car and putting no one else in danger.
Were it not for the Panache Defensive Driving Course, I would have had no idea how to regain control of my vehicle, I would have spun off into the curb, at best, I probably have wrecked my car, at worst, I would have injured either myself or others.
I began losing control so quickly that I had no time to think, I had to react entirely on instinct. If I hadn’t been trained how to recover control, I would have kept my wheels turned and continued to skid out until I crashed.
As it was, the actions that I learned allowed me to regain control instinctively, without even having to think about it.
As a result, I would highly recommend the course to any drivers, both new and experienced.
So a huge thank you to Derek Brewer—your course saved my car!
Fionn From Lyneham
Heh guys
Just a quick email to thank you for a fantastic learning experience on the Advanced Driving course. Helen am I had a great time and for me, getting the Lotus sideways and learning the capabilities of the car was priceless.
Also the course paid for itself the other day...I was driving to work on a dual carriage way in the right hand lane (as I was to make a right turn). In front of me were two four-wheel-drives; one tailgating the other...I watched it unfold as the one in front suddenly decided that on his left was the entrance to the school, braked hard and started to turn left...the four-wheel-drive behind had nowhere to go but to brake and swerve out to the right; into my path...I anticipated it happening, hit the brakes hard...felt the ABS kick in and continued to steer around the four-wheel-drive...avoided a collision, hit second gear and drove away from the idiots!..the inconvenience of having to get the Lotus repaired if I had collided would have been immense...thanks again for the knowledge gained on the course...
Best regards
Kevin From Red Hill.
What a great day! I've had my licence for a long time now and I try to be an aware and observant and safe driver every day, all the time. And I learned and refreshed on so many aspects of what I do - my patterns and habits needed a review! Loved the chance to put a lot of the steering recommendations together in the practical bits - the skid pan was fabulous to really get how it feels to lose control and get it back. Again and again. Phew. And the stopping distances at what at other times would consider to be fairly slow speeds - very, very glad I have a car with ABS. Pulling up fast, without engaging it, was educational. Pulling up with it, I can see could easily be lifesaving for me or someone else. And going around the track - that was brilliant to feel the difference bracing makes on those tricky little corners - so steady.
All up - fantastic course, wonderful encouraging instructors, highly recommend to everyone whether they think they need it or not! It tests whether that's really true and that's a good thing to do however long you've been driving.
Lynda from Lyons
The Defensive driving course has really helped me build confidence in my own driving ability. Knowing what to do in an emergency is a attribute I believe every road user should have. I recommend this course to everyone especially those new to the road.
Caitlin from Evatt
I would like to say a few words on the defensive driving course run by Panache Driving training,
I have been driving for 19 years accident free until march this year when had my 1st car accident,
I wish I had done the defensive driving course prior to my accident as I believe the skills taught by Derek and Frank are life changing and valuable, I know that I may have been able to lessen and possibly avoided the accident with the right skills,
you think you know how to drive until the boys put you out in the skid pan , what a buzz that was J the best part is you are taught how to control your car in wet and slippery conditions,
The course let me see where I was going wrong in my steering and brake control and even how to stop suddenly but safely, you also get to see how others handle their cars big and small in the same conditions,
Derek and Frank even taught those who didn’t know like me how to check water, oil and tyre pressure as these are things I have always left to others and as slack as it was I didn’t have a clue how to check these things and that’s simple car maintenance we should all know.
The best part of the course was definitely the skid pan and having to put poor Derek and Frank in the car with me losing control, you did well Guys look forward to doing the course again one day to show off how much I learnt and practiced since I left,
The course I recommend to anyone and everyone wanting to get up to date with safer driver training,
I felt the money was well spent and its knowledge that is practised daily and yes Derek I am keeping my hands in the correct position on the steering wheel and not letting one rest on the gears J
I have a 17 year old learning to drive with Panache driving school and she keeps reminding me about keeping my hands on the steering wheel and not resting on the gears ( an old habit of mine…)
Guess your never to old to learn hey….
Thanks so much for a great day and the skills I took away with me
Sharon from Dunlop
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Panache Staff for a fabulous day.
I have worked in Emergency Departments now for about five years and I have seen the devastation that a simple accident can cause. You have taught me how to handle a car in an emergency situation and how my car reacts in certain situations. This was a real eye opener for me. The course was not only informative but exhilarating and a lot of fun and most of all I learned how to be a safe, diligent driver and if the need arises perhaps save a life.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Melissa from Charnwood
The Instructors were professional and approachable. They provided a comfortable environment which did not take away from the seriousness of what they were teaching.
The theory component contained basic information that every driver should know. While on the skid pan and track, in a controlled environment we learnt proper steering and braking techniques.
The course improved my ability to handle my car in different road and weather conditions and I now feel more confident on the road.
I would recommend the Panache Defensive Driving Course to anyone who has not already done something like it before.
Dee from Palmerston
Fantastic and refreshing experience!
Also the course work and training and lunch was fabulous.
Very good. I would certainly refer my friends and family to you.
Fantastic work Panache
Best regards, Ash Eyecentric
The Panache Defensive Driving Course saved my life… Or at least my car
On the 17 September, I entered a roundabout and attempted to take the third exit, it had been raining heavily and, as a result I began to aquaplane. Thankfully, due to training I had been given less than two weeks previously, I was able to instinctively regain control, saving myself, my car and putting no one else in danger.
Were it not for the Panache Defensive Driving Course, I would have had no idea how to regain control of my vehicle, I would have spun off into the curb, at best, I probably have wrecked my car, at worst, I would have injured either myself or others.
I began losing control so quickly that I had no time to think, I had to react entirely on instinct. If I hadn’t been trained how to recover control, I would have kept my wheels turned and continued to skid out until I crashed.
As it was, the actions that I learned allowed me to regain control instinctively, without even having to think about it.
As a result, I would highly recommend the course to any drivers, both new and experienced.
So a huge thank you to Derek Brewer—your course saved my car!
Fionn From Lyneham
Heh guys
Just a quick email to thank you for a fantastic learning experience on the Advanced Driving course. Helen am I had a great time and for me, getting the Lotus sideways and learning the capabilities of the car was priceless.
Also the course paid for itself the other day...I was driving to work on a dual carriage way in the right hand lane (as I was to make a right turn). In front of me were two four-wheel-drives; one tailgating the other...I watched it unfold as the one in front suddenly decided that on his left was the entrance to the school, braked hard and started to turn left...the four-wheel-drive behind had nowhere to go but to brake and swerve out to the right; into my path...I anticipated it happening, hit the brakes hard...felt the ABS kick in and continued to steer around the four-wheel-drive...avoided a collision, hit second gear and drove away from the idiots!..the inconvenience of having to get the Lotus repaired if I had collided would have been immense...thanks again for the knowledge gained on the course...
Best regards
Kevin From Red Hill.
What a great day! I've had my licence for a long time now and I try to be an aware and observant and safe driver every day, all the time. And I learned and refreshed on so many aspects of what I do - my patterns and habits needed a review! Loved the chance to put a lot of the steering recommendations together in the practical bits - the skid pan was fabulous to really get how it feels to lose control and get it back. Again and again. Phew. And the stopping distances at what at other times would consider to be fairly slow speeds - very, very glad I have a car with ABS. Pulling up fast, without engaging it, was educational. Pulling up with it, I can see could easily be lifesaving for me or someone else. And going around the track - that was brilliant to feel the difference bracing makes on those tricky little corners - so steady.
All up - fantastic course, wonderful encouraging instructors, highly recommend to everyone whether they think they need it or not! It tests whether that's really true and that's a good thing to do however long you've been driving.
Lynda from Lyons
The Defensive driving course has really helped me build confidence in my own driving ability. Knowing what to do in an emergency is a attribute I believe every road user should have. I recommend this course to everyone especially those new to the road.
Caitlin from Evatt
I would like to say a few words on the defensive driving course run by Panache Driving training,
I have been driving for 19 years accident free until march this year when had my 1st car accident,
I wish I had done the defensive driving course prior to my accident as I believe the skills taught by Derek and Frank are life changing and valuable, I know that I may have been able to lessen and possibly avoided the accident with the right skills,
you think you know how to drive until the boys put you out in the skid pan , what a buzz that was J the best part is you are taught how to control your car in wet and slippery conditions,
The course let me see where I was going wrong in my steering and brake control and even how to stop suddenly but safely, you also get to see how others handle their cars big and small in the same conditions,
Derek and Frank even taught those who didn’t know like me how to check water, oil and tyre pressure as these are things I have always left to others and as slack as it was I didn’t have a clue how to check these things and that’s simple car maintenance we should all know.
The best part of the course was definitely the skid pan and having to put poor Derek and Frank in the car with me losing control, you did well Guys look forward to doing the course again one day to show off how much I learnt and practiced since I left,
The course I recommend to anyone and everyone wanting to get up to date with safer driver training,
I felt the money was well spent and its knowledge that is practised daily and yes Derek I am keeping my hands in the correct position on the steering wheel and not letting one rest on the gears J
I have a 17 year old learning to drive with Panache driving school and she keeps reminding me about keeping my hands on the steering wheel and not resting on the gears ( an old habit of mine…)
Guess your never to old to learn hey….
Thanks so much for a great day and the skills I took away with me
Sharon from Dunlop
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Panache Staff for a fabulous day.
I have worked in Emergency Departments now for about five years and I have seen the devastation that a simple accident can cause. You have taught me how to handle a car in an emergency situation and how my car reacts in certain situations. This was a real eye opener for me. The course was not only informative but exhilarating and a lot of fun and most of all I learned how to be a safe, diligent driver and if the need arises perhaps save a life.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart!
Melissa from Charnwood
The Instructors were professional and approachable. They provided a comfortable environment which did not take away from the seriousness of what they were teaching.
The theory component contained basic information that every driver should know. While on the skid pan and track, in a controlled environment we learnt proper steering and braking techniques.
The course improved my ability to handle my car in different road and weather conditions and I now feel more confident on the road.
I would recommend the Panache Defensive Driving Course to anyone who has not already done something like it before.
Dee from Palmerston
Trailer Backing Testimonials
Thanks Derek - you were a great teacher. Made it so easy to learn! Highly recommend your services to anyone who needs to learn how to reverse a van.
Cheers,
Catherine Downer.
Phil was a patient and friendly trainer. He gave great direction and good tips and tricks for reversing my 20ft long caravan. Im glad I chose Panache driver training to help me learn the ways of towing and couldn't recommend them more highly.
Kind regards,
Chelsea De Main.
Eye Am Hair.
www.eyeamhair.com
Cheers,
Catherine Downer.
Phil was a patient and friendly trainer. He gave great direction and good tips and tricks for reversing my 20ft long caravan. Im glad I chose Panache driver training to help me learn the ways of towing and couldn't recommend them more highly.
Kind regards,
Chelsea De Main.
Eye Am Hair.
www.eyeamhair.com
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