I met with Salina and found her to be a kind person and a knowledgeable coach, but her scheduling was very unreliable. She was frequently late, and multiple two-hour sessions ended after about an hour and a half. Unfortunately, there is a language barrier for her, and she sometimes uses this as an excuse when situations don’t go as planned. I had only eight days left before my G2 expiry, and she was fully aware of how important timing was for me. On the day of my exam, my appointment was at 10:38. Before the test, I had mistakenly told her it was at 10:50, but the day before, I clarified twice that the test was at 10:38 and mentioned that if she picked me up earlier which she said 10:15 to 10:30 as you can see in the messages which was still late. As a first-time G test-taker, I relied on her guidance, but she did not account for the need to arrive at the test centre at least half an hour early, even though she coaches regular students who should know this. As a result, we arrived at the test centre seven minutes after my exam time, and I was not allowed to take the test. She reimbursed with $90 rescheduling fee and refunded 50% of the session cost, despite I asked her to refund fully. but honestly, the cost is not the main issue—I’ve lost valuable time and now have to start over from G1 if don’t pass on the next one. Additionally, she told me that I was “bad luck,” which I found unprofessional and inappropriate for a coach to say. Given the time-sensitive nature of driving tests, this highlighted an inconsistent pattern of reliability. Coaching is not just about teaching skills—it also requires responsibility, including showing up on time, ensuring sessions run their full length, and managing schedules proactively. She mentioned several times that she finds the job boring and that she is “always on the road,” which made me feel that client priorities were not fully respected. While she is a nice person and capable coach, I would not recommend her unless you have a very flexible schedule and plenty of extra time. I hope this feedback serves as a constructive lesson for her and a helpful note for anyone considering lessons with her, so they are aware of how to plan and schedule sessions effectively.
[Updated Sept 2025] Salina is the best—she helped me pass both my G2 and G on the first try! After my success with her last year, I knew there was no one else I’d trust to prepare me for the G test, and sure enough, I passed on my first attempt!! I took 8 hours of lessons with Salina (4 hrs + 2x2 hrs), and her instruction was outstanding. She quickly assessed my skills and tailored the lessons to focus on the more challenging aspects of the G test, especially highway driving and navigating busy city traffic. More than just test prep, she built my confidence, sharpened my situational awareness, and made sure I was truly ready to be a safe, capable driver. If you’re going for your G2 or G, SR Safe Driving School is a no-brainer. Thank you again, Salina, for the lessons and the laughs! G2 experience (2024): I used SR Safe Driving School to prepare for my G2 license test, and happy to report that I got it on the first attempt! Salina, the instructor, is tough but highly effective. She took the time to understand my prior driving experience and explained the lesson structure and her style of teaching to me. I took a total of 15 hrs lessons from her during which we covered every single traffic situation and parking techniques. She was prompt in her communication and was on time for our lessons. It was clear that her focus goes beyond just passing the test - she wants her students to become safe and confident drivers. I highly recommend SR Safe Driving School. Thank you, Salina, and now the next target is G!
Salina was excellent. I worked with a previous instructor and failed but I wont call any names. Since the first day I switch to Salina I knew I would pass. She was very punctual, friendly, professional, knowledgeable and very patient with me. Even when sometimes I was late or lost for class she would try her best to come and pick me up. I very much enjoyed all of my lessons and she gave me lots of advice on anything I was unsure about for my road test itself. Test day with Salina was also excellent. We spent a couple minutes driving near the center to ensure I was comfy and ready to go. I also love how she asked me what I wasn't confident in and we worked on all my weakness and I think thats what really made me pass, she was very honest with me and told me what I need to focus on the most. Overall I would give 100 stars if possible im excited to start driving in the summer & there's no way I would have passed without the lessons Salina is the best!
Terrible instructor,Disgusting and unprofessional service, instructor cancels my lesson on the day then we rescheduled it for a different date but when I asked for the time to be changed I got no reply, she then decides not to show up at all but still happily takes the money. The instructor always shows the same thing. Over the scheduled 1 hour you only drive 35 minutes to 40 minutes, during which the instructor talks more about his private life than learning to drive.
Keeping you calm as a driver is one of the most essential skills of an instructor, and that's exactly what Salina does really well. She's always punctual and keeps things light while pointing out improvement areas. I also liked how easy it was to pay through interac and just get started. The process of getting a license is quite an expense in most western countries. I had initially signed up for 2 days of classes and although I've driven almost 20 years in multiple continents I felt I needed to learn what's relevant for the local test context. I got through my G test today on my first attempt. I'm glad I signed up for 3 more without any slight coercion of hers, because I needed it, I had gotten too used to the amazingly safe merging lanes of the Netherlands. Eventually, I realized the chances on your test are based on reducing human error in the relevant situations you discover.
I had the chance to get driving lessons from Salina. schedule-wise she was very flexible and open to take driving classes on Sundays. She was really patient with me even if I missed very basic things and she was never judgemental. She is very punctual, caring and cooperative. Not only she pointed out my mistakes, but also corrected them and helped me grow as a better driver. A very good experience indeed.
Got her phone number from another instructor. Contacted her and set up two 2-hour appointments via text. Took 2 days off work for this. 30 minutes before the first appointment, I even texted her to confirm we will meet in 30 minutes and she confirmed. At the time of the appointment when I went to meet up and texted her that I am here, she simply called and said you should have made appointment through website. If you like your serenity, STAY AWAY. I am still overwhelmed with disappointment that I wasted 2 of my off days at work to be faced with such unusual level of unprofessionalism. She has no respect for your time whatsoever. Once again, STAY AWAY
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