Rahiel Khalil
Rated Excellent
Reviewed by 189 learners
Rahiel is a driving instructor with 15
years of experience based in Birmingham.
What learners say about Rahiel….
After failing my previous driving test with a different instructor, I...
After failing my previous driving test with a different instructor, I was feeling disappointed and knew I needed a change. A friend recommended Ray to me, and choosing him as my instructor was genuinely the best decision I could have made.
From my very first lesson with Ray, I could immediately see the difference. He was extremely patient, calm, professional and understanding. He took the time to assess my driving properly, identify the areas where I needed improvement and explain things in a way that actually made sense to me. He never rushed me or made me feel bad for making mistakes. Instead, he would explain what had happened, why it happened and how I could deal with the situation better next time.
One of the things I appreciated most about Ray was the confidence he gave me. After failing my previous test, I had doubts about my driving, but Ray helped me rebuild my confidence lesson by lesson. He was always encouraging while still being honest about the things I needed to improve. He didn’t just tell me what to do — he helped me understand why I was doing it, which made me a much more confident and independent driver.
Ray is also incredibly patient. Even if I made the same mistake more than once, he never became frustrated or made me feel under pressure. He gave me the opportunity to practise, learn from my mistakes and improve at my own pace. Lessons always felt comfortable and positive, but at the same time he made sure I was progressing and becoming a safer driver.
What really stood out to me was that Ray wasn’t simply preparing me to pass a driving test. He was teaching me how to drive safely and confidently in real-life situations. By the time my test came around, I felt much more prepared, confident and in control than I had before.
I’m so grateful that my friend recommended Ray to me. Looking back, changing instructors was the best choice I could have made. The improvement in my driving and confidence was huge, and finally passing meant even more after my previous experience. I genuinely couldn’t recommend Ray enough. He is an amazing instructor, a great teacher and someone who truly cares about his students and their progress. Thank you, Ray, for all your patience, encouragement and support — I couldn’t have done it without you!”
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