Calgary King Driving School - Calgary, Alberta

Sahand Bandamiri

I had the pleasure of taking driving lessons with Hamid, and I couldn’t be more impressed. He is incredibly nice, patient, and detail-oriented. Hamid makes sure you understand everything you need to know about driving, ensuring that you feel confident and safe on the road. His teaching approach is thorough, and he takes the time to address all your concerns and questions. If you’re looking for someone who can truly make a positive difference in your driving skills, I highly recommend taking classes with Hamid.

Sofiia Maistrenko

Passed my road test on the first try. Even though I did have to take more lessons than 5, I had an overall positive experience. Hamid is not a talkative instructor, but I liked being focused on the driving at all times. Of course, mistakes were especially upsetting to me, but time and more practice helped me build confidence. It took me about a month from the first lesson to passing the test, so I do recommend the school if you’re looking for time-efficient training.

Kuenzang Dorji

The rate is reasonable but wish the driving school has a proper payment system ensuring a transparency. I was made to E-transfer and have to request for a receipt for several times which lacks some details. The lesson is mixed of too many information. Student will definitely have tough time to process so many detail at one go. Instructor should learn how to prioritize things and there should be a feedback loop where instructor should have some heart to share what went well and what can be improved.

SUNDAY

I had an excellent time working with Hamid. I was nervous to book since I defiantly wanted a professional and good driving instructor worth my money. I was looking at the reviews, trying to gauge who was the best driving school to work with, the longer written reviews helped the most in picking. I hope this review pushes you off the fence and pick Calgary King Driving School. He picked me up from my location and dropped me off, gave helpful tips as you drive, is very accessible via phone (for when you have questions even after your lessons), is the most calm person ever so if you're really nervous or have driving anxiety - he reduces it down. Everyone is so worried about parallel parking, he breaks it into parts that make it easy to do, but also brings up and teaches well, the other components of driving that I (and most) have never thought of (such as controlled vs uncontrolled streets). We did roundabouts, highway driving, uphill and downhill parking, common road test routes if you are someone who need things to be in advance, this way it gives you a sense what to expect on the actual test. He even did a mock road test, the two hours you spend in the car will make taking the 45 min test feel like nothing. I passed on my first try because of him!

Arvin Boutik

Mr.Hamid is a very professional, polite and punctual driving instructor. He is very knowledgeable about driving rules in Alberta. I passed my road test thanks to him. Highly recommended

janice

Mr Hamid is an experienced instructor. He is patience and helpful. He taught me how to be a good and responsible driver and how to drive safe. I am so thankful for Mr Hamid guidance and support.

Bardia Alidoust

Took lessons with Hamid. He was very patient, experienced, and kind in all lessons.
I really enjoyed the time and passed in the first attempt!

Angela Plumridge

We enrolled my 19 year old daughter in this class as she has very little driving experience as her schedule doesn't always match up with ours to get her out.
They never told her what she needed to work on. on her second day she called me crying because he asked her after 4 hours of driving why she wasn't better. UMMMM, that's why WE PAID YOU!!! to TEACH HER!! all they did was discourage her and berate her. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL!! STAY AWAY!!
she was told she would not pass a road test? isn't your job to teach her how to drive so she CAN pass the test. she was also told in order to get her certificate she would have to pass the road test then come back and show then and take follow up lessons.

i had personally emailed them to find out the next steps after she took her course as they did not arrange it. they never replied back. i have NEVER been sent a receipt for the payment made for the course.

if you want your new driver to feel confident behind the wheel, i would look at using a different driving school, instructors should be ENCOURAGING!!! NOT DISCOURAGING!! SHAME ON YOU!!