I postponed getting my driving license for many years. Because of multiple relocations and changing countries, by the age of 30 I still didn’t have a driving license from any country at all.
After moving to Cyprus, I kept delaying the process because it felt stressful and complicated - until our first meeting with Mr. Petros and his son, Lefteris.
From the very first meeting, Lefteris clearly explained the entire process: lessons, exams, paperwork, learner’s permit, and all the bureaucracy involved. He immediately gave me the road rules books, showed me the signs I needed to learn for the learner’s license, and gave me a couple of weeks to prepare.
When I came back, he checked my knowledge of the signs and rules and then personally helped me through the learner’s license process at the Road Department. Honestly, this was one of the most valuable parts for me. I never had to worry about which documents to prepare, where to go, or what to do next. As a foreigner who doesn’t speak Greek, this removed a huge amount of stress and anxiety.
That’s something I really want to highlight about this driving school: when you work with Mr. Petros and Lefteris, you genuinely feel guided through the entire process by experienced professionals. They make everything feel manageable and much less intimidating.
Right after I got my learner’s license, I started lessons with Mr. Petros. We scheduled classes early in the morning before my workday, usually twice a week for two hours, which made it very easy to combine lessons with a full-time job.
Over the following months, I didn’t just learn how to pass an exam - I learned how to actually drive confidently. We practiced all the important manoeuvres many times, drove in different situations, and built real road confidence.
By the time of my driving exam, I already felt calm and prepared because everything the examiner asked me to do had been practiced repeatedly during lessons. I passed my exam on the first try.
And the most important part: immediately after passing, I already felt fully confident driving alone. That same weekend, my wife and I rented a car and drove outside the city to visit villages and different locations around Cyprus. Suddenly the island opened up in a completely new way for me. I no longer depended on friends with cars or public transport.
I didn’t feel like someone who had “just gotten a license.” I felt genuinely prepared for real driving because of the quality of instruction I received.
So if you’ve been postponing getting your license because you’re anxious, busy with work, worried about bureaucracy, or simply afraid to start - I can honestly say the process is much easier than it seems with the right instructors.
Mr. Petros and Lefteris helped me organize lessons around my schedule, guided me through every administrative step, and gave me not only the skills to pass the exam, but real confidence for everyday driving.
Highly recommended.