Looking for private driving instructor

Baursak
By Baursak

I have an international driving license and so assigned for direct exam for light vehicle / manual gear. So far I passed theory test and L-parking but failed on parallel parking.

None of the schools in Doha provide 1 or 2 lessons. The list they offer is half course (20 lessons), few of them mention 1/4 course (10 lessons).

Where can I find an instructor for 1 lesson only? It shall be Toyota Yaris or Mitsubishi Lancer. No difference if automatic or manual. Important - there should be a place similar to exam conditions (ideally with landmarks).

By Wild Turkey• 21 Feb 2016 14:08
Wild Turkey

And then you can take your foot off the brake and stop annoying the car behind you.

By britexpat• 21 Feb 2016 14:02
britexpat

Common sense. You must use handbrake when stationary at traffic lights

By Baursak• 21 Feb 2016 13:52
Baursak

Going for driving exam this Thursday. Applying for manual gear license.

Does anybody know if per exam rules I need to use hand brake every time I stop on a traffic signal? Will I be disqualified if I don't do that?

By Baursak• 19 Jan 2016 12:08
Rating: 2/5
Baursak

Karwa - Feb 25, Gulf - Feb 28, Doha - 1/1.5 months, Al Khebra - Mar 10, United - Mar 18, Al Rayah - Apr 5.

By mersni• 19 Jan 2016 12:02
mersni

Good.. Very good. I just came back from AL khour and i've got the appointment for 5th marsh. I think I will change. Which one is the shortest karwa or Gulf and thanks for sharing ur experience

By Baursak• 19 Jan 2016 11:23
Baursak

Took a tour around all 6 schools. All of them have different availability for street exams (apparently limited by traffic police quotas and different number of students - the more remote location the shorter the queue). As result moved my street exam from Apr 5th to Feb 25th. Very happy about that )

Conclusion: Al Rayah has the longest queue, Karwa and Gulf Driving School have it shortest.

By mersni• 14 Jan 2016 07:26
mersni

hi. i didn't go yet to take the street appointment coz i'm on morning shift this week. and don't worry you won't pass the L and P again youve got them so no need to redo them.

and i think the school of al khour has the shortest queue as they told me the pb is tht i dont know where i can find tht school i have to go the morning and ask for it. i will tell you whwt happened

By Baursak• 11 Jan 2016 11:12
Baursak

My street exam is appointed for April!!!! What a frustration!!!!

Who knows what is the process of changing the school? If i go to another school do I go to street exam only or have to start from the beginning (theory + parking)? Which school has shorter queue for manual gear exam?

Mersni, share your experience with El Khour.

By mersni• 10 Jan 2016 11:07
mersni

They gave me a far appointment so i'm changing school i'm going for El khour. But me too I need some hints for the city test

By Baursak• 10 Jan 2016 10:39
Baursak

Passed today parking exam. Waiting for driving is city test date to be assigned.

Any hints for driving in city test?

By Baursak• 9 Jan 2016 19:49
Baursak

Thanks Mersni! I also took lesson yesterday for qr250 and it went well )

By mersni• 8 Jan 2016 18:56
mersni

Hi bro we are in the same situation and I took a lesson today for 250 qr it's the same everywhere I can give you the tips if you want

By Molten Metal• 7 Jan 2016 12:26
Molten Metal

LL, Consider ......... it's your nephew asking ........... please be kind ............... Give him advice for one hour for free .......... for the sake of human relationship ............ ..................

By Baursak• 7 Jan 2016 09:54
Baursak

Lucky Luciano,

What's your mobile? The price seems to be high though. So, far I found QR 250 / 45 min.

britexpat, Barak O,

I don't need driving in city lesson. Only parallel parking. Chances for an accident are negligible. But thanks for warning indeed.

By Barak O• 6 Jan 2016 19:02
Rating: 5/5
Barak O

Teaching or learning driving wether in public or private road is illegal unless the driving instructor is certified from any Driving school in Qatar or authorize from Traffic Department. If accident happened then Traffic Police will issue a stiff penalty both Instructor and the student.

By britexpat• 6 Jan 2016 14:58
britexpat

LL: Does that include the insurance :O)

By Lucky Luciano• 6 Jan 2016 14:40
Rating: 2/5
Lucky Luciano

I can provide @ QR 500 a lesson.

By Molten Metal• 6 Jan 2016 12:19
Molten Metal

Shah ............ Good luck to you also ............!

By Shahrukh.khan• 6 Jan 2016 12:02
Rating: 2/5
Shahrukh.khan

Hi baursak im also asignd for direct test i also passed theory and P/L parking now only road test left ist on 14 jan hope u will pass good luck!!

By Molten Metal• 6 Jan 2016 10:49
Rating: 2/5
Molten Metal

Baur, You are very close to your goal .......... With little more convincing it's still possible ......... Call the guys again & again for 5 days ....... you will see the positive outcome ........... I am so sure .........

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