I'm taking diving classes. Quite usual, who wouldn't want to be able to drive around in a car? Especially considering that my family owns to of them. Now there is a catch. I live in Quebec. So? I'll tell you so. That means that I'll spend a fortune just to obtain my driving licence.
First of all, Quebec has now obliged all new drivers to take driving AND theory classes at a certified driving school. That means that I have to spend 600$ just to start off my driving education. I was unfortunate enough to end up with this Hindu guy. Now I don't have anything against Hindus - I hate everyone equally. But this gentleman demanded that I pay 200$ in advance (before my first class!) and 400$ after 5 classes. Considering there is a total of 25 mandatory classes (of which, by the way, only 15 are actual driving), that's not very fair. Moreover, I had to pay 20$ to pass his theory test so I can drive with another person but him. Then, I had to spend another 75$ to get the card (thank you Quebec). The worst thing is, I'll have to take another theory exam and for sure, once I get my actual licence they will make me pay another 75$ - it's a different card after all.
Not only am I paying excessive amounts of money just to be granted access to roads of Quebec (which let me remind you are in a quite pitiful state), but I also have to endure spending time with this "instructor". Here is a list of complaints I have about his so called "services".
1. He is often late. I stopped taking appointments with him at his opening time because he would come in 10-15 minutes late. That's 10-15 minutes out on the street waiting for him to unlock the door. That's also precious time that he didn't give me back in driving - how could he, his next client was waiting.
2. The theory is a joke. He doesn't teach. A lesson consists of projecting slides that are made by the Ministry of Transportation. Even better, he doesn't even read those slides to me (I wish he did, at least I could be entertained by his accent). Instead, I have to read them out loud for him.
3. The "driving class" is also pathetic. We always go to the same place. Every time we do, I feel like a Pony. I could drive his "specific route" with my eyes closed. It's also not very enjoyable to drive 30km/h no matter in which zone I am. Terrible. I honestly think you can learn more about driving if you go go-carting. Not to mentioning that he will scold you for not being able to perform a maneuver that he showed you only once.
4. The service quality is terrible. He isn't capable of holding a conversation while you are driving. He will speak on the phone in Punjabi (or whatever language he speaks) and will seldom pay attention to you. This person doesn't have the character of a teacher.
5. I wouldn't recommend this company (UNIVERS) to anyone. They are cheap, they will ask you to pay right away and in exchange they will provide you with the worse service you have ever experienced.
This is hopeless. Quebec has made it mandatory to participate in "driving school". Yet another way of taking our money for no reason.
First of all, Quebec has now obliged all new drivers to take driving AND theory classes at a certified driving school. That means that I have to spend 600$ just to start off my driving education. I was unfortunate enough to end up with this Hindu guy. Now I don't have anything against Hindus - I hate everyone equally. But this gentleman demanded that I pay 200$ in advance (before my first class!) and 400$ after 5 classes. Considering there is a total of 25 mandatory classes (of which, by the way, only 15 are actual driving), that's not very fair. Moreover, I had to pay 20$ to pass his theory test so I can drive with another person but him. Then, I had to spend another 75$ to get the card (thank you Quebec). The worst thing is, I'll have to take another theory exam and for sure, once I get my actual licence they will make me pay another 75$ - it's a different card after all.
Not only am I paying excessive amounts of money just to be granted access to roads of Quebec (which let me remind you are in a quite pitiful state), but I also have to endure spending time with this "instructor". Here is a list of complaints I have about his so called "services".
1. He is often late. I stopped taking appointments with him at his opening time because he would come in 10-15 minutes late. That's 10-15 minutes out on the street waiting for him to unlock the door. That's also precious time that he didn't give me back in driving - how could he, his next client was waiting.
2. The theory is a joke. He doesn't teach. A lesson consists of projecting slides that are made by the Ministry of Transportation. Even better, he doesn't even read those slides to me (I wish he did, at least I could be entertained by his accent). Instead, I have to read them out loud for him.
3. The "driving class" is also pathetic. We always go to the same place. Every time we do, I feel like a Pony. I could drive his "specific route" with my eyes closed. It's also not very enjoyable to drive 30km/h no matter in which zone I am. Terrible. I honestly think you can learn more about driving if you go go-carting. Not to mentioning that he will scold you for not being able to perform a maneuver that he showed you only once.
4. The service quality is terrible. He isn't capable of holding a conversation while you are driving. He will speak on the phone in Punjabi (or whatever language he speaks) and will seldom pay attention to you. This person doesn't have the character of a teacher.
5. I wouldn't recommend this company (UNIVERS) to anyone. They are cheap, they will ask you to pay right away and in exchange they will provide you with the worse service you have ever experienced.
This is hopeless. Quebec has made it mandatory to participate in "driving school". Yet another way of taking our money for no reason.
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