Testimonials - Derek

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5 Stars

Amanda

Derek great instructor, patient and calm. My son was well prepared and passed his drivers test no problems. Well done !!
Monday, 22 April 2024
5 Stars

Erin

For learners, driving feels like a first major accomplishment and to have someone like Derek, who is so genuinely supportive and encouraging to all his students, only makes the smallest successes that much better. He takes every ounce of his time to not only ensure his students are comfortable and at ease but are also constantly learning from his professionalism and experience. Without a doubt the best teacher and friend out there !! Thank you for everything
Monday, 22 January 2024
5 Stars

Mary

Derek is an absolute legend! He was very supportive and encouraging. Every lesson was so informative and I really commend how he is very technical in teaching safe driving skills. I learned so much in a short period of time and I passed on my first go. He is very professional, super easy-going and a fun instructor. Thanks Derek, I really appreciate your help and will definitely be bringing along all your safe driving tips. Mary
Monday, 18 December 2023
5 Stars

Kiara

He was amazing, help me get over my fear of driving and understanding. I wouldn’t have anyone else but him.
Friday, 1 December 2023
5 Stars

Annika

Thank you, Derek, for your patience, and encouragement, and for making every lesson enjoyable. Really appreciated your support on the day of my test (which I passed).
Friday, 3 November 2023
5 Stars

Sally

Derek is an excellent instructor. Always professional, punctual, supportive and has a friendly easy-going persona. Despite being a nervous Nellie from the very beginning, Derek helped me overcome my fears to become a confident and assertive driver on the road. Thanks to Derek, I passed first go! Thumbs up all the way. 100% recommend Derek to everyone.
Wednesday, 19 July 2023
5 Stars

Molly

Best instructed !
Monday, 8 May 2023
5 Stars

Fabienne

Derek Brooks gave good pointers and reminders of road rules/expectations, all in a short amount of time. This instructor also created a firm, comfortable and safe environment to drive in.
Thursday, 23 February 2023
5 Stars

Tia

Sharon was amazing. Could not fault a thing. Would highly recommend her again. Thank you Sharon.
Friday, 14 October 2022
5 Stars

Charlotte

Very friendly and accommodating of student needs
Sunday, 9 October 2022
5 Stars

Frankie

My daughter thinks Derek is awesome!
Thursday, 6 October 2022
5 Stars

Troy

Troy has enjoyed his driving lessons with Derek. He feels comfortable and relaxed when driving with Derek and has learnt a lot.

Thanks to Derek for great lessons.
Thursday, 6 October 2022
5 Stars

Ceiarn

Massive thank you to Derek for helping our daughter pass her P's on the first try .. She suffers from next level anxiety and to be honest - we were not sure she would be able to keep it under wraps for the big test - but with Derek's help she got there.

She felt comfortable with him from the very first lesson ! Cannot thank you enough ...

Would highly recommend Derek to anyone (especially if your nervous around new people like she is !! ) :)
Monday, 8 August 2022
5 Stars

Ethan

Derek Brooks is a awesome instructor who helped me touch up on all my driving skills and walking me through the process for taking my driving test, I would recommend Rightway driving to anyone
Friday, 1 July 2022
5 Stars

Luke

Was a fantastic instructor with a keen eye for spotting mistakes which helped me immensely learning how to drive better and ultimately get my license. I would recommend him to anyone looking to learn how to drive and get the results they wanted. :)
Tuesday, 31 May 2022
5 Stars

Sophie

Make sure you go with Derek! He makes learning to drive fun and safe at the same time, there was never a moment I felt unsafe with what he was teaching me. He was such a good teacher that I managed to get nothing wrong in my test and pass first time. He goes through every single scenario that can happen! Thank you so much Derek you are a super driving instructor!!
Tuesday, 29 March 2022
5 Stars

Michael

Derek was absolutely amazing!! He supported Mike from his early days driving right up to test day, and he passed first time! We are so grateful for Derek's expertise and professional guidance. Highly recommend Rightway, awesome staff, easy online booking system and lots of packages to suit different needs. Made the whole process a breeze!
Thursday, 4 November 2021
5 Stars

Charlie

Right away driving school was amazing very helpful and informative,

Derek was a great instructor and helped me alot
Wednesday, 20 October 2021
5 Stars

Bryley

Derek was fantastic and made me feel at ease
Thanks for everything Derek
Tuesday, 31 August 2021
5 Stars

Yasmin

Derek was an amazing instructor, very patient and helpful. He knows how to explain things very well. I would highly recommend him!
Thursday, 12 August 2021
5 Stars

Johno

I had Derek as an instructor and he was awesome very helpful, and chill. My experience with the website and the service team was great as well. Never had trouble with booking lessons and the team was very friendly and professional on the phone. Overall has a great experience. 5/5 stars
Friday, 18 June 2021
5 Stars

Cara

Dereck was great! Really helpful and on top of everything. :)
Wednesday, 2 June 2021
5 Stars

Charlize

Thanks Derek for helping Charlie pass so quickly!!
Tuesday, 11 May 2021
5 Stars

Tek

Really happy with Derek. He taught me very important and useful tips for safe driving. He was really helpful and supportive.
Tuesday, 4 May 2021
5 Stars

Vellantina

Derek was such an amazing instructor, was very clear and good at explaining things. Feel like my positioning has improved a lot. Booking lessons was also easy with the online format. Thank you so much for everything!
Tuesday, 16 March 2021
5 Stars

Maha

Derek is a super instructor... very friendly and really helpful.... got through my practical on the first go... a very professional learning school and a friendly staff too.... I’d recommend anyone... 5 * all the way... get your license right with rightway
Thursday, 11 March 2021
5 Stars

Tamzyn

Fantastic driving instructor Derek. I really enjoyed my experience. Thank you for all you support!!
Friday, 5 March 2021
5 Stars

Manderley

Thank you to the whole Rightway Driving School team for making everything so easy when it comes to take the test! Special thanks to Derek! He helped me so much and gave me confidence when I was in panic mode and did not want to do the test! Thanks to his patience and teaching skills I was able to pass! Darren is the man!
Wednesday, 20 January 2021
5 Stars

Brendan

Derek was awesome his instructions were excellent and easy to understand he showed me a lot and with his help I’m a better driver on test day he put me at ease and I passed I definitely recommend Derek and taking lessons I so glad I did thankyou rightwaydriving
Sunday, 10 January 2021
5 Stars

Madel

I would like to say Big Thanks to Derek! for helping me achieve passed my driving test today. He’s nice friendly clear on directions and instructions. Derek help me to overcome my fear and nervousness of driving. I would highly recommend him to anyone with anxiety on driving. Derek is a large part of my success! Before booking in ‘Rightway Driving School’ I have a previous instructor but I just feel like I need to learn more. I’ve seen a lot of driving school car include Rightway Driving’ so I decide to look online. Then I end up get a new lesson and then end up getting more and finally booked their Test Day Package with the same instructor Derek Brooks. Thank you!!!
Wednesday, 2 December 2020
5 Stars

ITASHEA

Thank you to Derek for helping me past week till my test day to help me drive help me clam down and breath when test day came!!!
Saturday, 28 November 2020
5 Stars

Dalton

Derek was great, very friendly and gave lots of encouragement. Excellent instructor. A+++
Wednesday, 11 November 2020
1 Stars

Michael

Terrible experience, worst thing i have ever experienced. Derek didnt teach me anything, he put me in the drivers seat and said go for it. My first lesson destroyed my confidence and made me feel so unsafe behind the wheel. Rightway driving has destroyed any urge or confidence i had to drive. Wish i never went with this company. It wasnt just a waste of money it was bad for my mental health. Dont go to rightway if you have driving anxiety or struggle at all, they wont care and will only make things worse.
Thursday, 29 February 2024


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