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 Based on 54 reviews 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 A Withers 
 
June 18, 2023.
 
 
  
I had a great experience with Courtenay, he’s an excellent instructor and I immediately felt at ease. He helped me in preparing for a driving test which I passed - I’m absolutely sure that the work we did together meant I was in the best position for a positive outcome :)
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Saffron S 
 
June 15, 2023.
 
 
  
Courtenay was the perfect instructor for helping me regain my driving confidence after not being in a car for over a year. He is patient and clear in his instruction and I couldn't recommend him enough for those wanting to feel safer on the roads.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Katie Marron 
 
May 1, 2023.
 
 
  
Thank you Court for being such a wonderful, calm and knowledgeable teacher who got me across the line within a limited timeframe. Love the new car, feels like driving a spaceship.

Much appreciated and highly recommend Courtenay’s services.

Sincerely
Katie
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Taylor Griffin 
 
April 11, 2023.
 
 
  
It's incredibly satisfying and empowering to know how to navigate tricky situations on the road and unexpected driving obstacles. I enjoyed this confidence as a driver many years ago and was nervous I would not easily regain this ability, but Courtenay's comprehensive lessons had me feeling great behind the wheel again in no time. Courtenay arms his students with the technique and awareness to be a skillful and courteous citizen of the road by providing thorough instruction and practice for important driving scenarios. He has an infectious passion for safe driving that students will surely carry with them after completing a course with Crude Driving. Highly recommended.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Alexis Hore 
 
April 11, 2023.
 
 
  
I've had a few driving instructors before. Courtenay was by far the best instructor. He really listened to what you needed and was very patient.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Mark Hagemann 
 
January 21, 2023.
 
 
  
As someone that got his license in Tasmania over a decade ago but didn't do a lot of city driving, I was lacking a lot of confidence when it came to driving in Melbourne. Fortunately with Courtenay's education I've gone from wondering if I'd ever feel confident, to instead knowing it was just a matter of time.

With the flexibility in lesson length and the types of lessons you can make sure that you're able to address the things that give you the most concern.

I would definitely recommend the 3 hour vehicle dynamics course. With the theory component I was able to get a decent understanding for some vehicle dynamics I had heard of but not fully grasped for how and why it occurs. In the practical component, I learned first hand the speed and force at which ABS allows you to come to a complete stop and the amount of pressure you actually need to apply. I was shown the correct steps for pulling off onto the emergency lane as well as the amount of patience it can sometimes take to safely merge back onto a busy highway. I also got to try out some non standard features for a car such as lane assist and sequential shifting along with the more common features such as cruise control and GPS access.

Thanks Courtenay!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Claire Ridgway 
 
August 30, 2022.
 
 
  
I recently drove to the country for a weekend away with my dog for the first time ever. I would never have been able to achieve this if it wasn’t for Courtenay. Having not driven since I got my licence over 10 years ago, this year I bought a car, but needed refresher lessons because I felt so nervous on the roads and unsafe. Courtenay patiently taught me the confidence to know exactly what I should be doing and also how to anticipate what could potentially happen on the roads. His teaching style is completely different to any instructors I have experienced before, Courtenay calls himself him a Driving Educator, which sums him up perfectly. The most beneficial lesson I had with Courtenay was a 3 hour vehicle dynamics session where we covered freeway driving and emergency braking. That session is what ultimately gave me the confidence to get on the freeway by myself and escape Melbourne for a while.
Thank you so much Courtenay for everything you do, you are a legend!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 G 
 
August 20, 2022.
 
 
  
Highly recommend Courtenay @Crude Driving. Professional, friendly, clear and direct instruction for my son. Focused on more than just passing drive test, emphasised safe, defensive and smart driving. Looking forward to Courtenay teaching my daughter as well. I can also learn to be a better driver through his instructions.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Daniel Bone 
 
August 17, 2022.
 
 
  
Great tips, couldn’t have prepared me better for the test