Testimonials - Shanley

Jayde

Shan is one of the best driving instructors there is, on my learners I used many different companies but Empire by far was the best, she’s very patient and helps build your confidence on the road. I highly recommend this company to everyone getting their licence.

Erin

Shan was so lovely and made me feel comfortable from the moment I got in the car. If you’re feeling anxious or nervous about driving, I’d highly recommend Empire - they’ll be sure to make you feel at ease. Over 10 lessons, Shan helped me work on my confidence, practicing manoeuvres and taking me on various routes to get ‘test-ready’! On my test day, she again made me feel relaxed and supported me through it, cheering for me on the sidelines. Thanks so much Empire!

Rhain

Despite only joining Empire driving school at the end of my learning journey, Shanley overall has been amazing with everything. Super supportive and calm, I highly recommend her to anyone :) I even passed with a perfect score!

Olivia

Shan is amazing at what she does ! I felt safe and comfortable learning to drive with her teaching, with her lessons I was able to learn the skills required to pass on my first go with 0 minor marks, thank you so much Shan and empire driving school

Tiani

The BEST experience anyone could have! I was someone who would cry every time my mum suggested for me to drive on a main road; I remember having to go straight at a set of lights and was having a complete mental breakdown at the wheel. Before my first lesson with Shanley, I was again, in tears for fear that I would be driving on main-ish road. But the second I got into her car, the tears went away. I immediately felt complete trust in Shan! We went to the service station and she taught me how to fill up a car; although I never seemed to book my lesson around eating-time, I know that other students have gone through drive thru's too! All to get us more confident on the road.

A year later and I have got P's! Passed first try and with a clean sheet... all thanks to Shanley. I truly couldn't have done it without her, for I would still be the terrified girl crying at the thought of having to sit in the drivers seat.

Chloe

I absolutely cannot recommend Shan enough!! She is amazing at her job I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor. She really calmed any nerves or anxiety I had straight away. I felt like I had also made a friend she is just the best. I passed my test today because she made me feel so confident. I will recommend Empire driving school to everyone.

Sara

Aww thank you soooo much Shan!!!
I am absolutely stoked, I still can't believe I passed!
I am super super grateful that u were by my side to help me through this journey!!!
I seriously can't thank you enough!!!
U are such an amazing person/driving instructor & I'm going to miss u dearly.

Elma

Thank you so much to Shanley for being hands down the BEST driving instructor on the Gold Coast. I came to her with a lot of anxiety and self doubt, however that quickly changed within the first 5 minutes of our first lesson! She made me feel comfortable, safe and secure with my driving. She listened to my concerns and always made sure I didn’t speak negatively about myself or my driving ?? she made the anxiety I had disappear through guidance, understanding and patience. She was there to support me with every question or doubt that I had (not that I had a lot because she wouldn’t let me). She is very passionate about what she does and this shows through her lessons and conversations. Her amazing, happy & loving personality is a bonus ?? Because of Shanley I passed my driving test on the first go with a clean sheet and couldn’t be more grateful to her. Once again she is hands down the best instructor on the GC and I couldn’t recommend her enough!

Jada

Thanks shan for everything you’ve taught me, you have been an absolute idol to me. I’m so thankful for having you as my instructor and a friend

Jade L

I cannot recommend shanley enough!! After jumping between driving schools, i found shan and she was so easy to connect with, calm, and very easy to flow a conversation with. She handled my generalised Anxiety so well, offering water, making the space feel comfortable and being such a hype girl. Thank you Shan ??

Avalon

Shanley is a one of a kind teacher! Not only is she a friendly face that will ease your unsureness about learning to drive, but she will also give you the best learning experience and make you comfortable on the roads. She genuinely cares for each of her learners and she makes the experience much more enjoyable. Thank you so much for our lessons and helping me pass my P’s!!

Sofia M

I have completed 10 lessons with the wonderful Shanely who made me feel super comfortable every lesson. I always felt safe in the car and it was always maintained nice and presentable . I am super lucky that my experience with a driving instructor was a great one which is all thanks to Shanely and the team. You not only get an instructor but a kind and supportive friend who is there with you throughout the whole way. I would 100% go back to them again!

Cleo

I definitely recommend Empire driving school!!! Shan has helped me so much, she made me feel super comfortable and relaxed about everything. She would make me feel less nervous about things i wasn’t quite confident with. She made me feel more confident in driving and to not doubt myself too much in driving. Super lovely and talkative. On test day i was super nervous but i felt at ease knowing she was there. Definitely a 10/10 experience and recommendation.

Dennis

Lucky for you who read this as you'll experience my unique style I write in poetic literacy!

So first of all I'll mention the date, time and scene were in.
It's Thursday May 22nd 2021, it's Around 12pm in the arvo, and I'm outside my unit, waiting on someone and for something to begin.

To be more specific I'm here waiting to be picked up by the instructor for my driving lesson as its time..
Then suddenly with a 'Whoosh' and a 'Vroom' and in a blink of an eye a Titanium Grey ASX has just parked in front of me with the driving company logo and sign!

Then It was like a scene taken from a movie you know where the superstar parks their car, the camera's move in and focus and then it's as if on que they step out and strike a pose and how it's all in slow motion..
Okay so now think the total opposite of what's written above though keep the superstar title as she has earned that through her hard work and job devotion.

Then I see a silhouette of a person step out of the car then i feel my anxiety levels spike rapidly fast.
As she walks closer however she begins to exude a mix of Happy, friendly, and calming vibes that blow my anxiety away with a blast!

Picture this in your mind the image of a young lady whose about 5'7", blonde hair all tied up in a tail, with sunnies covering her eyes, she's wearing a black work top and black pants, have you got the description?
With that image in mind allow me to introduce you all to 'Shanz' now take a bow as she plays a lead role so readers lets show her our adoration!

If some are curious and want to know about the driving lesson Shanz and I had that are reading.
My advice to you is call Empire and request to book in with her and then the lesson she'll be revealing.

Karly

I couldn’t recommend Shanley more. She not only became my good friend but she me feel so comfortable and relaxed. She knew how to teach me all the ins and outs of driving. If it wasn’t for her I would not of passed my ps test. She’s incredible!! Thank you so much

Gabi

Thank you so much for everything that you have done and taught me. 12 months ago I would have never had thought that I would have my license, let alone have as much confidence as I do now thank you so much Shan!