Dan Gerard Driving Instruction
Queenstown, Otago
Reviews
Soff testorelli
6 Mar 2026
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I was a very anxious person trying to go from the learners to restricted, I have taken 6 lessons with Dan and he was always on time, super nice and easy to understand.
I have passed my exam thanks to ...
I was a very anxious person trying to go from the learners to restricted, I have taken 6 lessons with Dan and he was always on time, super nice and easy to understand.
I have passed my exam thanks to all the good tips and instructions he gave me.
Thanks again! I would absolutely recommend!
Karen Melville Ives
22 Aug 2024
REPORT
My son had a lesson with Chris just before his sitting his restricted test. We are from out of town so not too familiar with the Queenstown roads which can be very busy. Chris explained the rules and ...
My son had a lesson with Chris just before his sitting his restricted test. We are from out of town so not too familiar with the Queenstown roads which can be very busy. Chris explained the rules and requirements for the test very ably in the one hour lesson. He calmly coached my son through perfecting his parallel parking and gave him many good tips for the rest of the test. The test was done in very tricky conditions (busy school traffic, lots of cars and pedestrians) but my son was able to put into practice everything he'd learnt and passed the test without many mistakes. Thank you!
Kevin Hara
18 Aug 2022
REPORT
When I started my driving journey, all my friends recommend Dan. Now I've passed my restricted (first time), I can join them and will wholeheartedly recommened Dan to everyone who asks. Dan is an outs...
When I started my driving journey, all my friends recommend Dan. Now I've passed my restricted (first time), I can join them and will wholeheartedly recommened Dan to everyone who asks. Dan is an outstanding instructor. Encoraging, positive and extremely knowledgeable. I was a bit of a late starter with driving, but thanks to him I now love it - just as well as I owe everyone plenty of lifts! Thanks again Dan! 🚗
Samantha Daish
17 Mar 2021
REPORT
After several recommendations from friends we signed our son up for driving lessons with Dan Gerard driving school. I observed a few of the lessons from the back seat and Dans manner was calm and prof...
After several recommendations from friends we signed our son up for driving lessons with Dan Gerard driving school. I observed a few of the lessons from the back seat and Dans manner was calm and professional which immediately put my son at ease. Dans patience and dedication created a perfect learning experience and my son passed without any errors. We too now highly recommend Dan and thank him for his contribution to encouraging safe and skilled driving to our youth. We will be signing up for other lessons available to ensure our son has all the skills to tackle our varied road conditions. Thank you Dan!
Rachel Walker-Smith
20 Aug 2019
REPORT
My daughter had a few driving lessons with Rachael & Dan.
She gained great skills, confidence & tips from them & feedback was given during & after the lessons to her & myself on what she needed to wor...
My daughter had a few driving lessons with Rachael & Dan.
She gained great skills, confidence & tips from them & feedback was given during & after the lessons to her & myself on what she needed to work on between lessons.
It's so easy to book online & change apts if needed. They also contacted me whenever a cancellation came up. Very professional & friendly.
Thanks to Rachael & Dan she passed her driving test without any critical errors!
I would highly recommend them both ! ***** 5 STARS
Josivaldo Primo
11 Dec 2017
REPORT
Hi Dan, I would like say that I passed my Restricted Practical Driving Test in first attempt. I could not have done without you.
You were very clear with correct driving techniques and made me very c...
Hi Dan, I would like say that I passed my Restricted Practical Driving Test in first attempt. I could not have done without you.
You were very clear with correct driving techniques and made me very comfortable and more importantly 'was your patience, calmness & thoroughness'. YOU ARE GOOD on what you do and You are an amazing driving instructor. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you. I highly recommend you to everyone that you may help to drive properly and safely. Dan Gerard is the man! Have a great Merry Christmas and awesome New Year. I'm very happy. Thanks again.
Primo, Queenstown, NZ Dec 11th 2017.
Evan Fenemor
25 Oct 2017
REPORT
Did a lesson with Rachael the day before my Full and her instruction and tips for that one lesson were invaluable. I sat my test and passed without a single point deducted and I completely owe it to h...
Did a lesson with Rachael the day before my Full and her instruction and tips for that one lesson were invaluable. I sat my test and passed without a single point deducted and I completely owe it to her. Absolutely worth it and such awesome people too!
Nicole Tamariki
29 Sep 2017
REPORT
I was one of those drivers who had been on their restricted for a really really long time. Had I not had a lesson with Rachel I wouldn't have passed. Rachel was just fantastic! So friendly & patient. ...
I was one of those drivers who had been on their restricted for a really really long time. Had I not had a lesson with Rachel I wouldn't have passed. Rachel was just fantastic! So friendly & patient. She explained how my driving test would go & gave me lots of great tips for mastering the hazard identification part of the test as well as correcting some bad habits I had developed. Now I'm a fully licensed driver & I cannot recommend Dan Gerard driving school enough! Thanks Rachel, you're a star!
Cindy Whittle
19 Jul 2017
REPORT
Rach was absolutely amazing to have as an instructor! I aced my restricted test thanks to a few lessons with her! Highly recommend �
Danny Atkinson
23 Mar 2017
REPORT
Excellent instruction and great experience learning to drive with Dan, passed test first time with with testing officer referring to competency due to lessons! Highly recommended, thanks again
Laura Watkin
22 Feb 2017
REPORT
needed a few lessons before taking my restricted test.passed first time and wouldn't have been able to do it without Dan's help! He was awesome and I would definitely recommend him.
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Dan Gerard Driving Instruction
Queenstown, Otago
Business Hours
Monday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Tuesday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Wednesday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Thursday
08:00AM-17:00PM
Friday
09:15AM-17:00PM
Sunday
09:15AM-17:00PM
Reviews
Soff testorelli
6 Mar 2026
I was a very anxious person trying to go from the learners to restricted, I have taken 6 lessons with Dan and he was always on time, super nice and easy to understand.
I have passed my exam thanks to ...
I was a very anxious person trying to go from the learners to restricted, I have taken 6 lessons with Dan and he was always on time, super nice and easy to understand.
I have passed my exam thanks to all the good tips and instructions he gave me.
Thanks again! I would absolutely recommend!
Karen Melville Ives
22 Aug 2024
My son had a lesson with Chris just before his sitting his restricted test. We are from out of town so not too familiar with the Queenstown roads which can be very busy. Chris explained the rules and ...
My son had a lesson with Chris just before his sitting his restricted test. We are from out of town so not too familiar with the Queenstown roads which can be very busy. Chris explained the rules and requirements for the test very ably in the one hour lesson. He calmly coached my son through perfecting his parallel parking and gave him many good tips for the rest of the test. The test was done in very tricky conditions (busy school traffic, lots of cars and pedestrians) but my son was able to put into practice everything he'd learnt and passed the test without many mistakes. Thank you!
Kevin Hara
18 Aug 2022
When I started my driving journey, all my friends recommend Dan. Now I've passed my restricted (first time), I can join them and will wholeheartedly recommened Dan to everyone who asks. Dan is an outs...
When I started my driving journey, all my friends recommend Dan. Now I've passed my restricted (first time), I can join them and will wholeheartedly recommened Dan to everyone who asks. Dan is an outstanding instructor. Encoraging, positive and extremely knowledgeable. I was a bit of a late starter with driving, but thanks to him I now love it - just as well as I owe everyone plenty of lifts! Thanks again Dan! 🚗
Samantha Daish
17 Mar 2021
After several recommendations from friends we signed our son up for driving lessons with Dan Gerard driving school. I observed a few of the lessons from the back seat and Dans manner was calm and prof...
After several recommendations from friends we signed our son up for driving lessons with Dan Gerard driving school. I observed a few of the lessons from the back seat and Dans manner was calm and professional which immediately put my son at ease. Dans patience and dedication created a perfect learning experience and my son passed without any errors. We too now highly recommend Dan and thank him for his contribution to encouraging safe and skilled driving to our youth. We will be signing up for other lessons available to ensure our son has all the skills to tackle our varied road conditions. Thank you Dan!
Rachel Walker-Smith
20 Aug 2019
My daughter had a few driving lessons with Rachael & Dan.
She gained great skills, confidence & tips from them & feedback was given during & after the lessons to her & myself on what she needed to wor...
My daughter had a few driving lessons with Rachael & Dan.
She gained great skills, confidence & tips from them & feedback was given during & after the lessons to her & myself on what she needed to work on between lessons.
It's so easy to book online & change apts if needed. They also contacted me whenever a cancellation came up. Very professional & friendly.
Thanks to Rachael & Dan she passed her driving test without any critical errors!
I would highly recommend them both ! ***** 5 STARS
Josivaldo Primo
11 Dec 2017
Hi Dan, I would like say that I passed my Restricted Practical Driving Test in first attempt. I could not have done without you.
You were very clear with correct driving techniques and made me very c...
Hi Dan, I would like say that I passed my Restricted Practical Driving Test in first attempt. I could not have done without you.
You were very clear with correct driving techniques and made me very comfortable and more importantly 'was your patience, calmness & thoroughness'. YOU ARE GOOD on what you do and You are an amazing driving instructor. I just wanted to say a huge thank you to you. I highly recommend you to everyone that you may help to drive properly and safely. Dan Gerard is the man! Have a great Merry Christmas and awesome New Year. I'm very happy. Thanks again.
Primo, Queenstown, NZ Dec 11th 2017.
Evan Fenemor
25 Oct 2017
Did a lesson with Rachael the day before my Full and her instruction and tips for that one lesson were invaluable. I sat my test and passed without a single point deducted and I completely owe it to h...
Did a lesson with Rachael the day before my Full and her instruction and tips for that one lesson were invaluable. I sat my test and passed without a single point deducted and I completely owe it to her. Absolutely worth it and such awesome people too!
Nicole Tamariki
29 Sep 2017
I was one of those drivers who had been on their restricted for a really really long time. Had I not had a lesson with Rachel I wouldn't have passed. Rachel was just fantastic! So friendly & patient. ...
I was one of those drivers who had been on their restricted for a really really long time. Had I not had a lesson with Rachel I wouldn't have passed. Rachel was just fantastic! So friendly & patient. She explained how my driving test would go & gave me lots of great tips for mastering the hazard identification part of the test as well as correcting some bad habits I had developed. Now I'm a fully licensed driver & I cannot recommend Dan Gerard driving school enough! Thanks Rachel, you're a star!
Cindy Whittle
19 Jul 2017
Rach was absolutely amazing to have as an instructor! I aced my restricted test thanks to a few lessons with her! Highly recommend �
Danny Atkinson
23 Mar 2017
Excellent instruction and great experience learning to drive with Dan, passed test first time with with testing officer referring to competency due to lessons! Highly recommended, thanks again
Laura Watkin
22 Feb 2017
needed a few lessons before taking my restricted test.passed first time and wouldn't have been able to do it without Dan's help! He was awesome and I would definitely recommend him.
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