Strive2Drive

Fantastic experience: I started learning to drive in my late 30s and I was so incredibly nervous and anxious about the experience. I am so glad I found Sandro to guide me through the whole process from learning how the clutch works to driving around confidently and passing my test in Carlton. Sandro was always calm and patient with a good sense of humour and taught me all the skills I needed to drive safely. I highly recommend Strive2Drive!

Fantastic experience: If you need a manual instructor definitely go with Sandro! After trying to learn on and off with different instructors for a few years, just a few weeks of regular lessons with Sandro helped me feel really confident. He’s calm, encouraging, checks in with how you’re feeling about driving, and drills the skills you need for the test. I passed my test first time!

Fantastic experience: Thanks Sandro for helping me out to get my manual driving license. He is very patient when teaching and help me build my confidence in driving. His sense of humour is def a plus. I highly recommend Sandro if you are looking for a driving instructor to teach you manual driving.

Fantastic experience: Honestly Sandro is the best driving instructor! I never thought in a million years, I’d be confident enough to drive let alone get my license. Thank you so much Sandro for teaching me everything I know, for being patient and for giving me the confidence in passing my test. One hundred percent recommend Sandro and his team on a pathway to get your license. Thank you again Sandro and can’t wait to see you on the roads xoxo

Fantastic experience: Wow what a whirl wind! Manny refined my driving to a level of excellence. I would highly recommend him as a driving instructor. Manny ensure you are comfortable, prepared and confident. His knowledge of the roads and needs of learner drivers ensure a safe and calming learning environment. Thank you Manny!

Fantastic experience: I do not think I can thank Manny (Emmanuel) enough for the help and guidance he provided me throughout my driving lessons with him. Having avoided driving lessons for years, and having had some poor experiences in the past, I was extremely nervous to begin learning properly at the age of 39.....Manny put me at ease in an instant! He was patient, informative and extremely thorough. They way he helped build up my confidence, listened to my concerns and empowered me throughout our time together was first class. I had never thought driving lessons and driving could be so much fun, but working with Manny, he reminded that it can be, and he made the lessons fun and informative. Moreover, what makes Manny stand head and shoulders above the rest is that he genuinely cares about his students and wants them to succeed. I went into learning to drive with the goal of obtaining my licence (which i did at the first attempt), but I also gained so much more knowledge and wisdom than I was ever expecting. I know I will keep in touch with Manny and I encourage anyone wanting to learn to drive properly to work with him. Absolute first class!!!

Fantastic experience: Emmanuel is the man! I delayed getting my license for years after a run of useless, mean instructors when I was younger. Manny's approach is to show you how to drive in real life situations, and not just pass the test. Manny immediately spotted my strengths and helped build my confidence. After a handful of well-planned lessons, I passed my test first time round. Bonus points for his comedy, life lessons, and punctuality!

Fantastic experience: Manny, helped me tremendously with attaining my driver license and feel constantly safe on the road. He is very knowledgeable and felt safe at all times as i progressed to the driver that i am today. Would recommend to anyone 10/10.

Fantastic experience: I had 3 other instructors that were pathetic. They were mean and unhelpful. Fortunately I was recommended to manny who didn’t only prep me to drive but instead assisted me mentally to ensure I was confident and ready for any driving obstacle I may face. He’s hands on teaching and comedic style enabled me to pass my drive test with ease. Thanks strive to drive and thanks Manny

Fantastic experience: Dear Emmanuel / strive2drive My Melbourne dad. I cannot begin to thank you for everything you have taught me over the last few months of driving together. Not only how to become a safe & aware driver but also many life lessons that i will forever be grateful for. After moving down here from NSW (where i went through over a million careless driving instructors) i lacked the confidence and motivation to get my license. I always pictured myself driving but never actually believed i would ever accomplish it. This i think was mainly because of all the previous driving instructors i had. My confidence was shot, i did not feel comfortable & i just had such a low faith in myself. This changed as soon as i had my first lesson with what appeared to be a big friendly giant with a funny accent. Emmanuel you have taught me how to become such a safe driver and constantly be aware on the roads, you took me driving to places normal instructors wouldn't for example highways, massive roundabouts, narrow back lanes etc and i am so very thankful for that (no matter how much i whinged), you taught me how to read the roads and to "follow the lights not the losers". You are one of the most patient people i have ever met and also one of the most caring. I look up to you and so should other driving instructors, you truly are one of a kind and have this incredibly fierce determination to help, motivate and inspire people. I've had my license now for a few weeks now and every time i get in my car i think of how hard and crazy the beginning of my journey was, then i think about how easy, hilarious and insightful my lessons were with Emmanuel and i'm forever grateful for all his knowledge. Thank you my Melbourne dad! from little one (Jess)