Testimonials
Donovan has a great teaching style. He is friendly & approachable, professional & patient. He is honest with his feedback and taught my son to be a very confident & safe driver. Definitely worth doing the mock test for tips on what to be aware of. Thanks to lesson’s through Evolve Driver Training my son passed his restricted first time!!! - Mandy (mum of Hazza (Harisson)) - August 2023
I had an excellent experience with Evolve. My daughter passed her restricted license test on her first attempt, and I would highly recommend this driving school to anyone. Donovan, the instructor, did a great job of putting her at ease, and she learned a lot from him. I also recommend taking the mock test just before the actual license test. All in all, it was an awesome experience! - Linda, mum of Shannon - August 2023
Great help with my driving. Was well prepared for my restricted which I passed first go, would recommend. Luke - August 2023
Learnt really quick best teacher out in Hamilton,passed in just 3 sessions. Cameron Sok - July 2023
Great instructor, highly recommended. Srey Som - July 2023
Gives a very in depth understanding on how to be a safer driver. - Reece (October 2022)
Great guy and driving instructor. Learned a lot from Donovan :) - Maxwell Steel ( July 2022)
I found the course helpful and enjoyable! The sessions presented the material in an easy to grasp format, and the focus on practical improvements I could make in my own driving made the concepts we covered directly relevant. Some of the bookwork may have been more helpful if it was focused more on those elements we spent more time on in class, rather than the theory which took up a lot of the book. The practical test was the most valuable aspect of the course for me—working through the hazard detection was a great way to prepare for the full test. Thanks for your energy and enthusiasm - Robert Hoskins (11 Dec 2021)
"Thank you so much for all the help and hints you gave my son. He was really happy with Donovan's teaching style and gave him that confidence boost he needed to be able to sit and pass his Restricted test. We would both highly recommend." - (Lynda, mum of Alex)
"Our son really enjoyed learning from you, Donovan! Thank you very much for supporting him to get his Restricted license. You made the whole process stress-free and easy to handle with your cool, calm and relaxed approach. Looking forward to your help with his defensive driving course next. Anyone who needs a great learner experience needs to look no further!" - (Thilo, mum of Diakan)
"As a student, I don't have a lot of money. I'd been driving on my Learners for a lot of years, and two friends of mine (who are also students with no time or money) had strongly recommended that I contact Donovan about driving lessons. In the first three driving lessons, Donovan gave me helpful and ecouraging feedback to refine my driving skills and confidence, and also clarified road rules that I wasn't sure about. Donovan also took me on a mock restricted driving test around the course from the test location two days before my test, taking me through the exact process and smoothing out the last of my bad habits (I passed the real test first time).Training through Evolve is an excellent investment of my time and money, which I'll continue to do through to my full license test." - (Rebekah, Student)
Donovan is an awesome instructor! My previous driving experiences were pretty stressful, but his laid-back teaching style really helped me to relax and start to enjoy driving. He taught me a lot of useful tips and tricks, and he always made sure I was comfortable before we progressed to more advanced manoeuvres. Thanks to his guidance, I passed the restricted licence test on my first attempt. I highly recommend Donovan to anyone who wants to improve their driving skills and gain confidence behind the wheel." - (Jennifer, Author)
"Definitely recommend Donovan from Evolve Driver Training. My son did 5 lessons in total and passed his restricted first attempt. Thank you so much Donovan!" - (Chevonne, mum of Cody)
"Thank you very much for helping me pass the restricted practical driving exam! I booked a 5-session package and it really was worth it. I've gained much confidence in my driving skills and learned new techniques to improve. Donovan was very patient and calm. His feedbacks were very helpful especially during the time of sitting the actual exam. This driving school is highly recommended!" - (Anne, nurse)
"We can not recommend Evolve enough. They are fantastic with teenagers and our son really enjoyed their teaching style. Definitely value for money and quality service. In 7 lessons over 3 months, our son went from his very first drive to passing his restricted license, first go. Thanks for the encouragement and support!" - (Jan, happy mother of Corey)
"Highly recommend Donovan. I had only 2 lessons with Donovan before sitting my Full license yet the difference between how confident I was feeling after the lessons was amazing! He is very informative and easy to talk to. Thank you for all the help! Yay for passing my full license on the first go!" - (Jessie, childcare worker)
"Was too scared to start driving for 2 years, but Donovan got me there. Such an awesome guy too!" - (Caitie, hairdresser)
"I highly recommend Donovan as a Driving Instructor. He has taught both my daughters, he has a calmness that made the girls feel very confident resulting in both passing their restricted license. - (Margaret, Stacey and Cadence's mum)
"Awesome guy and excellent teacher! Passed my restricted and became a confident driver, all because of a few lessons with Donovan!" - (Gene, year 13 student)
"Donovan was awesome with Sean and great communication with us as parents! Sean passed his restricted first time, so wrapped for him! We'll be back for the defensive driving course and with Antony next year!" - (Tania, mum of Sean)
"Donovan is amazing just got my full license without any error in first attempt. Thanks for your help. I highly recommend him." - (Gagan, young mother of two)
"Donovan is an amazing teacher, if it wasn't for him i wouldn't of passed my restricted the other week. He has a really good method for parallel parking that makes it so simple and easy. In just 3 lessons I felt complete confident and at ease with my driving, Donovan makes you feel safe and very comfortable while teaching you amazing tips on what to do. I highly recommend taking driving lessons from him to improve your driving. Thank you Donovan for all your help" - (Holly)
"Thanks Donovan at Evolve Driver Training in Hamilton. My son passed his restricted licence today and your encouragement, expertise, skills and great instructional style played a huge part in his success. We really appreciate it. Thanks!" (Damon Whitten, Jesse's dad.)
"Donovan is amazing! 3 lessons and our grandson passed his Restricted first time! He has incredible rapport with the younger generation. Thank you so much. All the best." (Sue Brown, Mitchell's nan.)
"Just a quick shout out to Donovan, who has just seen my son through his driving test successfully this morning. Massive thanks from us for going above and beyond to accommodate some late changes and your professionalism really shone through!" (Justin Bailey, James' dad)
"My son had trouble passing his Restricted until by chance we found Donovan. Just 3 lessons later and he passed with confidence! He felt very comfortable and at ease with Donovan, who is very friendly and easy going. Would highly recommend his service!!" (Melanie Stewart, Jayden's mum) - posted 22 Nov 2015
"Thanks Donovan for the awesome lessons you gave Rebecca, past Restricted first time. HIGHLY recommend Evolve Driver Training, easy & relaxed atmosphere." (Sandy, mother of Rebecca)
"Awesome driving instructor! If you want someone who doesn't make you feel nervous and makes you feel confident this is the instructor for you. Felt more ready for my test after practising with him a few times. I would highly recommend and thanks to him I have just got my restricted! Worth the money, you will be ready for the roads in no time!" (Tiana, High School student)