Testimonials
Driving licence coaching - Learning to drive / Driving licence test
Testimonials
Driving licence coaching - Learning to drive / Driving licence test
Great coach, caring and very professional
I contacted Rodolphe just after failing my license for the first time. I had already completed 28 hours of driving school which only taught me how to ride (and then again...) but not how to drive. But I only understood that when I started lessons with Rodolphe. In fact, I had no peripheral vision and had difficulty anticipating risks.
When I started the lessons with Rodolphe, we worked directly on posture, steering wheel technique, and working on things which seem simple and basic and which are supposed to be learned in driving school but which was not the case such that: positioning on the road, slot, U-turn, driving on the highway, changing speed, and so on... but above all the highway code! Rodolphe knew that it was essential for me to pass my driving test as quickly as possible since I was going to move abroad in 2 months, and was very flexible in terms of availability. Successful bet !! So we worked intensively for 1 month and there was a real difference between the first time when I applied for the license and the second time accompanied by Rodolphe.
Indeed, we worked well on the exam courses, and when I took the exam I didn't even feel that I was taking an exam. Rodolphe not only taught me to drive but also to look up and look around me for 100-200 meters, to coach myself, to gain confidence in myself and to have fun while riding.
I recommend the services of Rodolphe, he is a great coach, caring and very professional! Thank you very much Rodolphe for these valuable advice which I will keep for life, and I can now ride in complete safety for mine and that of others. THANK YOU !!
Thank you for your skills
Dear Rodolphe,
This is the second son who passes through your hands and who passes his practical exam. Without being discouraged, you corrected and corrected again my head in the air champion and you led him to behave in a controlled and responsible manner.
Thank you for your skills which fortunately far exceed those of an official driving school!
How I passed my driving test in less than a month
I had been driving alone with my M18 temporary license for about a year before discovering the various coaching sessions from Rodolphe Koentges / Go For Safe Driving via Google.
I tried my best to learn and improve on my own, but I didn't have the courage to go anywhere other than from home to the office and back.
Although my driving wasn't very bad, I had a lot of anxiety and it took me a long time to find the courage to get help.
My temporary license was about to expire in a month so I decided to finally do it.
I first followed theoretical training with him, then I followed several practical driving sessions with my own car to prepare for the exam.
Over the course of this month, we went through virtually every exam route and more, multiple times, and it gave me a lot more confidence.
I was very lucky to be able to take my exam on the last day of my temporary license, and I managed to pass it on the first try thanks to the great training that Rodolphe gave me.
The most important thing for me was not only to get my license, but also to be able to drive correctly and safely.
I therefore recommend Rodolphe to anyone wishing to learn to drive better and safer, minimize their anxiety or prepare for the exam. Driving is a social activity and we should all have a responsibility to improve our driving to protect ourselves and other road users.
Thank you Rodolphe!
Rodolphe,
I would like to sincerely and warmly thank you for accompanying my son Romain to complete and correct his driving training!
Thanks to you, he was able to obtain the B license which will serve him all his life, but in addition to this precious sesame, you above all taught him to DRIVE and not just ride. You gave him the keys to life.
After many hours of driving school, we were discouraged and desperate. He was supposed to be able to ride alone and yet we realized that he was incapable of doing so... but that was before we started in-depth training with you!
A few hours after the exam, he admitted to us that despite the stress, the duration of the exam seemed quite short to him and of a demanding level consistent with what he experienced with you.
We thank you all for your patience, your level of requirement, the sharing of your knowledge, your encouragement and your support until the last moment, that of obtaining the permit!
We will inevitably see each other again before our other children get their licenses!
THANK YOU Rodolphe! Best regards
I want to express my sincere appreciation for the coaching sessions I had with Rodolphe for driving. His guidance and support were instrumental in helping me overcome my fears and correct the mistakes I had been making previously. Within just one week of intensive
coaching before my practical exam, I not only gained confidence but also managed to succeed directly. Rodolphe's approach instilled in me a sense of ease and assurance, making the learning process both effective and enjoyable. I am incredibly grateful for
his expertise and would highly recommend his coaching services to anyone seeking to improve their driving skills. Thank you Rodolphe for your valuable help and for helping me pass the practical driving test on the road.
Dear Rodolphe,
Here I am recovering from my emotions of passing my exam.
Many thanks again for everything you have taught me: I dare to travel everywhere and at all times because I am so confident! Here is my story for those like me who think that learning to drive is too hard.
Once I have my M18 license in hand, I am looking to learn to drive another way than driving school because I did not feel capable of driving alone and preparing properly for the practical test.
My research led me to discover the existence of Go For Safe Driving which seemed to correspond in every way to my expectations.
My first lesson is given after 2 months without driving and the results are catastrophic: I no longer know how to use a car, I constantly stall, I cannot manage driving, traffic and signs at the same time.
Since I didn't master the starting slip point or the gear changes; I realize that in fact, at the driving school, the double pedals were used non-stop during my driving.
So, with Rodolphe, it was almost the first time I learned to use a car...
Little tip given by Rodolphe for driving school lessons: ask that the beep of the double pedals be activated so that you can clearly understand your mistakes. In this way, some instructors have less of an unwanted reflex to “pedal” for us.
After 20 hours of lessons with Rodolphe, it was not enough to pass the exam because I was only at the stage of mastering the vehicle and the information to manage during traffic, but enough to drive alone safely. safety and not lose any learning.
Subsequently, I took “exam circuits” courses until I mastered all the potential pitfalls. These are not really traps in themselves since you just have to read the signs to avoid getting caught, but when you are focused on driving and have to follow instructions at the same time, you can quickly find yourself in a prohibited direction, a local traffic street, a dead end, or exceed the limit of 30 km/h.
With Rodolphe, I also realized that Avenue Marcel Thiry near Cora is 30 km/h and 50 km/h only for buses & taxis…
The day of the exam at the Evere Center, I practiced for another 30 minutes with Rodolphe before going to the secretariat and waiting for my turn. This allowed me to feel confident because with my follow-up sheet, Rodolphe knew exactly which nail to hit so as not to make a disqualifying mistake in the presence of the examiner. I was still a little nervous when the examiner got into my car but it passed very quickly. The exam was almost a stroll compared to Rodolphe's classes because I mastered the streets we passed through; and especially when we passed through the famous Avenue Marcel Thiry at 30km/h where I did not exceed the speed limit despite all the drivers following me sticking to me to go faster! The journey ended with parking behind a van and then turning around, then returning to the Testing Center. It seemed quite quick to me even though it lasted 40 minutes. I then had to go up to the waiting room for my results and… passed the exam on the first try! Without the effectiveness of Rodolphe's lessons, I already see myself having to take lessons at the driving school after failing, missing deadlines and having to start the red cross and/or theory again, and so on...
TD
I will keep it short and crisp- Any one who wants to understand the RIGHT way to drive then you must learn with Rodolphe. My experience has been terrific with Rodolphe. I learnt the right way to focus, understand the rules and priorities better to be a safe and good driver. His coaching is different in that he puts us in a spot to answer to ourselves how best we know doing it or doing it the right way. His assessments are very professional. I can't thank Rodolphe enough that after the classes with him and directly attempting the Practical driving exam I have my license in my hand. That speaks volumes on the coach. Personally I will cherish the learnings with him.
Mr. Koentges is very, very…. competent in his profession, I have no words to express my gratitude to him for his patience, his attention to every detail which are extremely important for the life of a driver and obviously to pass his license. His advice and know-how transmitted with precision are very valuable throughout the course. The development that my daughter had in a few hours with Mr made me regret the 30 hours paid at the driving school (too bad we only see the difference afterwards). With a huge THANK YOU for everything he did, that is to say he taught my daughter to drive and not just to ride in his words. If all driving schools could have instructors like Mr. Koentges the world would be a thousand times better. For all this I thank and I very very strongly recommend to all those who want to pass their license to take lessons with Mr and there you will be sure of success.
Professional, extremely thorough and patient.
I am of Irish descent. I came to Rodolphe after following lessons in a well known driving school but I did not feel I had learned to really drive properly or confidently. It then became clear there was a huge gap in my skills and knowledge in order to pass the practical exam but above all, also be a good and safe driver. I highly recommend Rodolphe, he is professional, extremely thorough and patient, he shows you practically how to interpret the rules of the road, how to keep calm and drive smartly. You will quickly see a huge difference with him versus the methods and materials at a typical driving school and he will prepare you to a really high level for the exam - which I passed my practical exam the first time without remarks. After his coaching, my driving is totally different from when I began with him. I am much more confident, I know where to look and anticipate better and above all it's now fun. I am really thankful to Rodolphe for his help and encouragement.
I save money and feel much less stress at the wheel.
I had some fun times during the lessons with Rodolphe. This learning allowed me not only to have obtained my definitive license the first time in less than a month, but also to benefit from the knowledge and habits that will be useful to me for life. Since I took lessons with Rodolphe, I save a lot less on gas, and I stress a lot less while driving. My family is amazed by my progress behind the wheel and also benefits from the valuable knowledge I acquired during the lessons. '
Thanks a lot.
I highly recommend Rodolphe
I highly recommend Rodolphe to anyone preparing for the practical exam. There are a lot of confusing roads and rules for driving in Brussels and Rodolphe helped me see and understand how to drive well
and safely.
It took me much longer than expected to prepare for the exam, but when I took my practice exam, I knew every street that we walked during the exam.
For example, we practiced a U-turn on a specific street just before the exam, and that exact street was where I had to make a U-turn during my exam.
Thus, if you practice with Rodolphe, you will be perfectly prepared for your practical exam. What I would recommend is contacting Rodolphe well in advance for your review so you can make enough
practice with him.
Indeed, his coaching costs more than a regular driving school, but his coaching is much more valuable and it was an investment that will help me for the rest of my life.
I really liked Rodolphe who always told me to have fun while driving. I couldn't make it because I was so stressed. Now, with my license in hand, I can finally enjoy driving.
Thanks Rodolphe
My practical exam on the first attempt
Firstly I would like to say a big thanks to Rodolphe for getting me through my practical exam on the first attempt.
Rodolphe is a very positive, calm, friendly attitude person and encouraged me to push myself beyond my limits in order to learn faster and more efficiently.
The whole process went very smoothly without stress and which has allowed me to feel confident in my driving.
I have been lucky to have him as my instructor and thankful to him for transforming me into a confident driver on the road.
I highly recommend Rodolphe to everyone who wants to clear the driving license exam.
Merci Maestro!
Before meeting Rodolphe, technically I was able to drive (e.g. move around with a car), but I was not able to easily participate in the road traffic. I was paralyzed by minor inconveniences, I didn't trust my own judgment, I couldn't see well around me and I wasn't confident enough to even use my priority when I was on the right. So when I moved from Flanders to Brussels, I realized that I cannot drive there. Brussels traffic seemed to be a warzone, where you just need to survive. I needed to practice to take my practical exam in January and my provisional driving license was expiring at the end of December. I figured that I urgently need some professional help. That's how I found "Go for safe driving".
One of the fundamental principles of coaching is to have a clear understanding of where the coachee wants to get to, to set a clear goal. We agreed with Rodolphe that I need to prepare and pass my practical exam in Brussels before my provisional license expires, so within a month.
During coaching, I learned not only to look around me but also to quickly analyze and process the information and to act according to the current situation. The coaching in fact is not only about driving technique, there is a big psychological aspect to it. Rodolphe gives you a great basis to build your knowledge and confidence, on which you can safely and surely rely when on the road.
To my surprise, while the practical exam in Brussels was not easy, it felt like a walk in the park compared to the learning process. I passed it with excellence.
In my opinion, you shouldn't be driving until you are really enjoying the process and having fun. If your body is tense and you have brain fog from panic, stress and fear – stay home or take a tram. Or better book a few coaching sessions with Rodolphe. It is worth every minute and penny invested.
Merci Maestro!
Being a good driver
I highly recommend Rodolphe. He is professional, masters the rules of the road and will show you everything that driving schools do not show you to be a good driver and to pass your license. Its prices are largely justified by the positive results that emerge. Thanks again.
It was like a dream to pass my practical driving exam
Originally I come from a small city in India and I had never driven before even at the age of 37. In Brussels, after obtaining my M18 provisional licence and driving alone for several months, I still did not feel confident enough for my driving exam. I was always feeling like an outsider on the busy streets of brussels and afraid of people honking behind me. I was searching on the internet to find a personnel monitor who can understand my problems in driving and train me as a safe driver. The only website that could catch my eye was "Go for Safe Driving" From Rodolophe. His website already had a lot of important information which I was looking for and I felt the urge to make a phone call to him. I was surprised that he could even pick up my phone on the weekend evening and listen to my driving problems. Moreover, he was also very flexible in timings for any future driving classes. I decided to take several driving lessons with Rodolphe using my personal car. He taught me several important driving rules which I never learned before. His driving lessons were extremely intensive and he used every second of the driving time in teaching me something. Everything he taught me is now engraved in my head and even now when I drive, I remember every detail of it . I took the practical driving exam with him as well. I followed all his suggestions during the exam and one important lesson he taught me was to talk to myself about things I am doing while driving so that examiner understands I am comfortable in driving and I know the rules of driving. My exam went perfectly without any negative remarks. For me it was like a dream to pass my practical driving exam in Brussels. Because of Rodolphe it became possible in good time. I highly recommend all the new drivers (who have M18 ) to take some classes with Rodolphe and you will surely see a lot of positive changes in your driving skills.
No nasty surprises
Dear Rodolphe,
A big thank you for preparing me as well as possible for this finally passed exam.
All of the scenarios we worked on together came up on this exam circuit.
So, no nasty surprises and that's important when you're, like me, a fairly stressed person when going through this kind of ordeal.
Rodolphe’s lessons are interesting for passing the practical exam, but not only. We go further in learning and we ultimately find ourselves safer on the road, for others and for ourselves, thanks to the super practical driving tips and techniques. In short, a good investment in my eyes.
I can only recommend this address to you.
Yours truly.
Effective teaching strategy
Thank you so much Rodolphe for your effective teaching strategy in driving and for being an optimistic instructor. I highly recommend your coaching to every person out there who is willing to obtain their license. I've gained new driving strategies and techniques, driving with discipline that helps me to be a safe driver on the road in different traffic conditions. I have gained new knowledge from you and my confidence has come back out again with driving.I will never forget you and I'll recommend you to my friends. Bless you more. Take care always and thanks again for helping me obtain my drive licenses for the first time.!!!!
Now my driving is totally different
After taking 30 hours in a driving school in Brussels plus 6 hours of preparation for the exam and driving almost 6 months alone, it is quite confident and encouraged by my instructor that I decided to register for the practical exam in Evere. Unfortunately, I do not succeed. The examiner told me that I still had a lot of little things to work on: I was driving too slowly, not sure of myself and not anticipating enough.
Having been a little disappointed with my driving school with which I had finally learned little and above all was poorly prepared, I decided to do some research on the internet and quite quickly came across Rodolphe's Go For Safe Driving site. As I like to say, there is no such thing as chance in life and my meeting with Rodolphe is further proof of that. So I got in touch with him and he quickly fixed a first meeting during which, in less than ten minutes, he understood what was wrong, in particular: my position, my gaze technique, my lack of anticipation. . Rodolphe therefore established a program and from the following week we saw each other several times for 3 weeks.
Rodolphe has a lot of experience and a good pedagogy. His coaching is rich, well prepared and designed to make us pass the exam. We feel that with him we are not just a student among others, he has an individual approach to each person and works with a lot of benevolence on our shortcomings and difficulties. I learned a lot more from him than during my 36 hours of driving school.
In the process, after being well coached, I finally passed my practical exam. Now my driving is totally different and I have my official driving license! I am more confident, I anticipate more than before, my slots are precise, I know exactly where to position myself on the road and I now enjoy riding. Rodolphe's advice allowed me to pass the exam but will also be useful to me for life.
Many thanks Rodolphe!
This experience was incredible
This experience was incredible with Rodolphe and I passed the exam in Brussels with a very good mention. Thank you my dear coach Rodolphe!
As a driving coach who speaks fluent English, Rodolphe is dynamic, flexible, detail-oriented and patient: he trains with me in the same place several times until I do it right. And he shows me the exercises so that I can practice myself behind the wheel, quite unique.
At the same time, my knowledge of the highway code was enormously reinforced during the practice, which is hardly followed by a driving school (I attended 20h in a large school in Brussels and I see the difference!)
In addition, I am deeply impressed by Rodolphe's driving philosophy: he suggests that I always look much further down the road, to anticipate. It's no exaggeration to say that his voice is always on my mind every day that I drive now. Being a professional life coach myself, I also learned a great lesson from this excellent driving coach. Thanks again!
By chance, I found Go For Safe Driving online
I am Chinese girl and never thought about learning driving before arriving Belgium. I got my provisional driving license and bought a second-hand car for practice in the second half of last year. Unfortunately, I didn’t have so many chances to practice on the road due to the lockdown. After the reopening of exam center, I started to prepare my practical exam with my own car. At that time, I found it was difficult to find a coach, because the driving school doesn’t allow to have the class with a private car and not all the coaches in free sector can communicate in English. By chance, I found SafeDriving online. It was demonstrated to be a good choice. First of all, the owner, Rodolphe, speaks fluent English, no language obstacle during the class. Secondly, you could practice with your own car which you know very well. Lastly and the most important point is, we started the class nearby the exam center each time and practice along the different routes used in the actual test. During the class, Rodolphe explained to me the tricky points and correct response strategies in different situations. After several weeks practice with Rodolphe, I knew very well the exam routes and passed my practical exam in the first attempt. The price is very reasonable. If you are interested, do not hesitate to contact him.
Great professionalism
Dear Rodolphe,
I would like to thank you for your great professionalism when learning my son. Indeed, his passage through the Classic Driving School was pedagogically disastrous and resulted in a loss of self-confidence and great stress at the wheel. You fixed all that in a few hours and really taught my son to ride in all circumstances. Here he is, license in his pocket, smiling and safe on the road. What more...
T.B.
Thanks to Rodolphe
When I finished my 20 hours to get my provisional driver's license, my friends and family told me that I was not driving very well.
One day, a colleague of my wife advised us to contact Rodolphe. He told us that before she was afraid to drive because of a road accident and that thanks to Rodolphe he had overcome it.
So I decided to contact him to improve my driving and it was really a good decision.
Thanks to Rodolphe, I improved the driving a lot. He is someone with a lot of patience but at the same time he is very strict when it comes to road safety.
Thanks to him, I learned to analyze everything around me on the road in order to prevent possible risks. Thanks to his teaching, I was able to pass my practical exam on the first try. Thank you very much Rodolphe
S.H
One year after completing my 20 hours at a driving school I did not feel ready at all to pass my driving test. I hadn't learned anything and didn't feel confident driving.
Thankfully a friend told me about Rodolphe so I arranged to have some classes with him to prepare me for the test. And I am so happy I did contact him! Not only is Rodolphe passionate and serious about his job (and unlike the driving school classes actually start on time!), he is one of the best teachers I have ever met. I learned a whole new way of driving that is safe, economical and pleasurable! Rodolphe makes sure you are fully prepared for your exam which minimises any stress or worries on the day! I can't speak more highly of him. I would 100% recomend Rodolphe to anyone who is looking to pass their test or simply just to improve their driving technique. Thank you so much again Rodolphe!
Thank you Rodolphe!
Heavily pregnant and with 3 failed attempts behind me
I thought I'd never pass my driving test! That all changed thanks to Rodolphe's excellent coaching. Calm, patient and professional, he immediately understood what was holding me back and knew exactly how to address my weak points.
His focus on safety and his outstanding expertise helped put me at ease and my confidence improved from the very first session. Go for Safe Driving offered excellent teaching and made all the difference for me.
Thank you Rodolphe! With my license in hand, I have been enjoying driving more than I thought possible and am looking forward to getting better and safer.
R.O.
As an expat with no access to a car, learning to drive in Brussels was not easy.
The 20 obligatory hours of lessons in a driving school did not fully prepare me to do the practical exam, particularly as the instructors - who changed for each lesson - did not speak English as the driving school promised, and learning through French meant an extra thing to concentrate on.
I took lessons with Rodolphe after coming across his website as it was important for me to do additional lessons through English and with the same instructor each time.
It was amazing - and disappointing - to see how little I learned from the driving school.
The difference in my driving skills after a few hours with Rodolphe was huge and thanks to him I now have a full licence!
Rachel
I would highly recommend Rodolphe to anyone who looks to become a confident driver and to pass the driving exam.
Although I have a driving licence from my home country for over 7 years, I rarely had the opportunity to drive so I was never a confident driver. After having moved to Belgium, I decided to improve my driving skills and to obtain a Belgian driving licence.
As a left hand driver without a car and with limited experience in driving a manual car, I felt my chance to pass the exam was limited. I completed almost 40 hours with traditional Auto-Ecole prior to taking my first exam. Needless to say, I failed.
I decided to look for an alternative driving coach who would help me to perfect my driving skills and teach me how to pass the exam. Rodolphe offered me exactly what I needed. He is very meticulous and a great coach. Thanks to his flexibility, I was able to book as many classes as I needed without having to wait months like at traditional Auto-Ecole. I felt my driving skills had improved significantly thanks to his excellent coaching. Most importantly, I became much more familiar with the exam routes and process, something which the traditional Auto-Ecole did not teach me.
I am very pleased to say that I passed the driving exam on my second attempt and I am much more confident in my driving. My only regret is I wish I had known about Rodolphe's coaching earlier. I would have definitely taken classes with him prior to my first exam.
Overall, I would highly recommend Rodolphe to anyone who looks to become a confident driver and to pass the driving exam.
YT
Rodolphe has taught me how to drive, and especially where to look, in a whole new way.
When I came to Rodolphe I had just failed my driving test for the sixth (!) time and I was frankly convinced that I would never be able to pass my driving test again. It was not just the fact that my level was low, because the driving school had never taken the time to actually teach me how to drive well. But I even had no idea what I was doing wrong. Rodolphe took my car, me sitting next to him, and asked me to look exactly at what he did. In the lessons that followed I learned a lot. Rodolphe is strict, but he will make sure you will get to the high level that is needed to pass. His teaching has changed my driving completely. How I control the car, but also to look far ahead, to look before doing, to correctly use the mirrors, to communicate with other drivers. Because of the negative experiences of failing many exams, I had a lot of anxiety and exam stress. Rodolphe also taught me how to be relaxed behind the wheel, how to breath and speak to yourself and simply how to be in control. Yesterday I took the test the test again and I passed! I am so happy. Thanks a lot.
KM.
Thanks to Rodolphe's expertise and clear explanations I was able to pass the test.
After 20 hours of standard Brussels driving school I had neither the confidence nor the experience to pass the driving test. Thanks to Rodolphe's expertise and clear explanations I was able to pass the test. I cannot emphasize enough how important these lessons with Rodolphe were. He did not let his personal difficulties get in the way of professionalism as a driving instructor. I strongly recommend Rodolphe as a teacher and I'm sure you won't be disappointed with the results.
Thank you Rodolphe.
MM.
Overall I couldn't have been happier with my experience with Rodolphe.
After passing my theory test, I did my 20 hours of driving school in the summer of 2017. However, after having completed the mandatory 20 hours I went straight off to university in England and I didn't have the chance to practice any driving for another 4 months. When I finally got back to Brussels in December I had lost a lot of the techniques that I had previously learned and most of all I had lost confidence in my ability.
Luckily, my Dad met Rodolphe and so we organised for me to have lessons with him so I could pass my practical. Rodolphe taught me in our family car which helped because when I practiced on my own it meant I was used to the car. Rodolphe's method of teaching is very calm and reassuring and he really makes sure to teach you exactly what you need to pass the test and more. I took my practical test for the first time in January and failed due to a few silly errors but after a couple more lessons I took it again and passed. Overall I couldn't have been happier with my experience with Rodolphe. His methods are very rigorous and they gave me the confidence in my own driving skills that I had been lacking.
Passed and have my full driver’s license!! (yeaay)
As an english speaking expat, living in Belgium for nearly 10 years,I finally decided to take the plunge and get my driving license (yipee!). So, Iike many others,I went to the school took 20 hours of lessons, and got my M18 License (120 Euros each time plus the time). The school driving instructor, may be, due to his restricted English was not able to tell me what I was doing wrong or even right. The vocabulary with him was limited to left, right,straight.After driving for nearly 15months on my own, I felt I was ready to sit for my practical exam. However, after a fraught and event filled pre-test sessions with the school,I failed my test miserably.
This was an expensive failure and I felt my driving had deteriorated because of the whole experience. I knew I need to look for something different, and voila I found Rodolphe.
Our first meeting, I explained him I don’t know what I am doing wrong, the school don’t seem to explain. He smiled, and said, okay drive as you do, then we will stop for a break and I will explain you the mistakes. We stopped, he did not just explain the mistakes verbally, but sat behind the wheel and showed me exactly what I was doing ! I was like yeah, I do drive like that and it’s not good, bit disappointed with my school.
What a exhilarating experience, and then explained how I should drive, where my foot should be placed, my arms, my eyes and taught me new techniques.
He gave me confidence in driving, and I remember my drive back home, I felt like a champion and drove like one (no not like Schumacher!)
Rodolphe,will change your idea of driving ,more confidence, vigilant, anticipation, reduce the stress behind the wheel and above all each class is tailored to your needs, unlike schools. The great thing is he asses your driving skill and then coaches you with a passion for driving and safety.
Within a month after my first class with Rodolphe, I sat for exam, passed and have my full driver’s license!! (yeaay), but above all he took stress out of my driving. He made driving enjoyable for me and that is driving in chaotic Brussels(gets worse during rains).
Based on my experience, I cannot recommend Rodolphe enough, he will change your vision about driving, improve your skills and as well teach you the art of “act but don’t react “.
I cannot thank Rodolphe enough.
Best Regards
RT
I was looking for another solution and I found Go for Safe Driving
I'm 30 years old and as Non EU citizen that arrive to Belgium for any kind of reason, I had to deal with the problem to exchange my driver license in order to be able to drive or own a car.
This process for someone that already holds a driver license is basically in 2 steps: present theoretical and practical exam.
In my experience I had no problem with the theoretical exam since I passed at once, but regarding the practical exam I tried 3 times (1 time with a driving school and 2 times alone) without success.
Since at each try I had to match to have a car to do the exam, have the appointment at normal time and also a translator (because I don’t speak French) I got a bit disappointment, so I was looking for another solution and I found Go for Safe Driving and Rodolphe Koentges.
With Rodolphe as a coach (is not the same as driving school) I learned different techniques and tips that improved my way of driving to be more “active” in the road and also drive in a safer & eco way; but the most important thing is that at the end I was ready to present the exam and pass it.
Based on my experience, I would recommend Rodolphe for people as me, that already have foreigner driver license and need to exchange it for an European one but also to the people that want to improve their driving skills.
Thanks so much,
C.P
Once again, I strongly strongly recommend Go For Safe Driving!
I have had such a phenomenal learning experience with Rodolphe of Go For Safe Driving (Cooldriving) and sincerely recommend it! I was fraught after having taken more than 45 hours with a Driving School in Brussels and failing the practical exam 3 times. With Rodolphe, I was able to gain confidence in my driving to be able to assess calmly and collectively the situation in which I was driving in. Along with the advantage of also learning how to drive ecofriendly from Rodolphe, I was pleasantly surprised by the flexible hours for which we could set up classes which would range from early morning to late evening and weekends!With Rodolphes expertise and the method in which his coaching is tailored to each individual, I was able to pass the practical exam on my first try with Rodolphe! (fourth try overall!)
Once again, I strongly strongly recommend Go For Safe Driving!
JAS
Thank you so much!
One year after completing my 20 hours at a driving school I did not feel ready at all to pass my driving test. I hadn't learned anything and didn't feel confident driving.
Thankfully a friend told me about Rodolphe so I arranged to have some classes with him to prepare me for the test. And I am so happy I did contact him! Not only is Rodolphe passionate and serious about his job (and unlike the driving school classes actually start on time!), he is one of the best teachers I have ever met. I learned a whole new way of driving that is safe, economical and pleasurable! Rodolphe makes sure you are fully prepared for your exam which minimises any stress or worries on the day! I can't speak more highly of him. I would 100% recomend Rodolphe to anyone who is looking to pass their test or simply just to improve their driving technique. Thank you so much again Rodolphe!
Fantastic
I recommend Rodolphe Koentges very highly!
Having failed his practical driving test just after Christmas (an unfortunate, near-death experience at a Woluwe crossroads...!), my son was scheduled to try again less than 2 weeks later – squeezed in before he went back to university.
Fortunately, a friend recommended Rodolphe, who kindly agreed to try to unlearn my son from all my bad driving habits, and instil ‘The Code’ instead. Four 2-hour lessons later and... my son passed his second test!
Bravo to him, bravo to Rodolphe. I will not hesitate to ask Rodolphe to weave the same magic for my daughters, when they reach the same stage.
It was amazing
As an expat with no access to a car, learning to drive in Brussels was not easy. The 20 obligatory hours of lessons in a driving school did not fully prepare me to do the practical exam, particularly as the instructors - who changed for each lesson - did not speak English as the driving school promised, and learning through French meant an extra thing to concentrate on.
I took lessons with Rodolphe after coming across his website as it was important for me to do additional lessons through English and with the same instructor each time.
It was amazing - and disappointing - to see how little I learned from the driving school.
The difference in my driving skills after a few hours with Rodolphe was huge and thanks to him I now have a full licence!
Rachel