Welcome to Michelle's Sheehan's Testimonials Page.

I really never thought I would drive a car never mind pass the driving test.  When I sat in the passenger seat I was always afraid and never thought that day would come when I would be behind the steering wheel.  Now I am able to drive with confidence thanks to Michelle's driving school.  This has boosted my moral and given me a great feeling of independence.  I am a very nervous person, your calmness and consistent good humour, always put me at ease before the commencement of each lesson.  Thank you for your skill, patience, kindness and understanding.  I wish you the very best of luck in the future.

Just under two months ago, the thought of driving anywhere filled me with panic and fear, i was terrified of everything on the road and had no confidence in myself.
I started taking Lessons with Michelle and found her to be beyond patient, she often spent her own time calming me down, before and after lessons, i can safely say there are not many instructors out there like her.
Today i passed my test first time, i can still hardly believe i\'m the same person i was a few months ago. Although passing my test was my ultimate goal, i gained so much more than a license with Michelle, i gained confidence and belief that i can do it. I really could not recommend her highly enough,
Lose the L with Michelle, it says it all.
 

I have and will continue to recommend Michelle as a driving instructor.  I passed my test first time and I have no doubt that it would not have been possible without Michelle's guidance.  Michelle is a very patient instructor with an in-depth knowledge and understanding of driving procedures but more importantly she teaches and explains every manoeuvre with ease and simplicity.  I had only been driving a short while before taking lessons with Michelle and I had never reversed around a corner and my parking skills let's just say were non-existent - her methods of teaching are clearly effective.  I had only one week before my driving test and Michelle worked extremely hard during those days and was particularly flexible with various meeting points to suit me.  Not only did I pass my driving test but I have become a more competent and confident driver and for that alone I can't thank Michelle enough.  She is a brilliant driving instructor but moreover she is a kind and friendly person who would make anyone at ease in her company. 

Thank You Michelle.
Deirdre, Waterford

Michelle is an excellent driving instructor I would recommend to anyone! She is a genuine & friendly person who is very patient & clear in her direction. She was extremely accommodating in arranging suitable times for lessons. I had never driven in a town before and was only driving on small country roads I knew well before I went to Michelle's Driving School just one month before my test. With a few lessons my confidence was up and I passed with flying colours on my first attempt! I would definitely recommend Michelle to anyone who needs some help, whether its to train you from beginning to end or just to help you brush up on the extras before your test. She certainly wasn't messing when she said "Lose the 'L' with Michelle"

I passed my driving test in Waterford in March 2011, in the weeks preceeding my test I completed a number of lessons with Michelle. Without the guidance and instrucion of Michelle I would not have been successful, of that I am sure.
I do not particularily enjoy driving, and with other instructors I have found lessons to be draining and stressful. Michelle has a lovely pleasant and calm demeanour and made every lesson instructive and informative. She is very patient and has a knack of giving advice and making corrections in a manner that does not feel like criticism.
I benifited so much from her tuition, not only did I pass my test, but I feel I am a more confidant and safer driver. Michelle not only explains how a manouvere is to be done but why. Her knowledge of the test route and what is expected during the exam is spot  on.
Michelle genuinely wants her pupils to be successful in their driving test.
Michele is very flexible  in scheduling lessons and is such a lovely person.
I cannot recommend Michelle highly enough.
Joanne
Waterford

I lost my l with Michelle !!.  Friendly yet very professional she has a natural talent for teaching which i found very helpful. Passing a driving test the first time can seem very daunting but with her help it was like having the help of a friend rather than a stranger and together we achieved a very good result. I would highly recommend her to anyone and wishing Michelle and anyone reading this continued success and best of luck with your driving test. Preeti Leacy.

I would highly recommend Michelle as a driving instructor. She is very kind, patient and thorough, covering everything you need to know about the test. I could not have passed the test without her help and I did much better than I expected I would. I am sure that this is down to Michelle's help and guidance. I couldn't have asked for a nicer or better instructor! Thank you so much Michelle and best wishes in the future! Ann-Marie O'Doherty, Waterford

Towards the end of my first lesson Michelle said to me,"You can drive, but you're not going to pass the test." And she was absolutely right. Apparently there were several rules about driving that I wasn't even aware of. Additionally I had accumulated plenty of bad habits over the years which were not going to be easy for me to let go of. I had less than a week to prepare myself for the road test so I ended up taking lessons every single day and practicing them over on my own. Michelle was very accommodating and very flexible with scheduling my lessons which even included weekends. She was extremely patient but at the same time persistent on getting me to learn the right techniques. She has an excellent idea of what the examiner wants and knows exactly what needs to be done in order to pass the test. Even the routes I was asked to drive during the road test were covered thoroughly during the lessons. I passed my test the very first time without a problem. I would recommend her to anyone not only because of her competence but also because she's such a lovely person. I really enjoyed my lessons with her. I wish you all the best Michelle.

Lava Yadav, Galway

“Thank you so much for all that you did for me its only sinking in now I can’t believe that I passed it!! I’m very thankful for all your time and especially your patience I don’t know how you did it!!.

I wouldn't have passed my driving test without you!  I truly can't thank you enough for the patience, encouragement and clarity that you showed in my driving lessons with you.  I passed my test today with flying colours and it's all thanks to you.  I had failed the test twice before (by a large margin) and had reached the stage that I thought that I would never pass it. I've had a lot of instructors before and you're head and shoulders above any of them, helping with everything from positioning my seat and mirrors correctly so I could optimise my view, pointing out tricky areas of the test routes and tips on how to handle them, and being very clear in all explaining the requirements of driving safely in general (and particularly with the test).  Thank you! Best wishes.

I would not hesitate in recommending Michelle as a driving instructor to anyone. She is an understanding and patient instructor who seeks to aid you in becoming a confident and safe driver. Michelle is keenly aware of your individual needs, for example she can tell when you need that extra little nudge or when to give you a pep talk to boost your self-confidence. Michelle possesses the necessary skills as an instructor to keep calm no matter what the situation and therefore nervous drivers would benefit from her tuition. With her direction you can become a competent and safe driver, I wish her all the best.

I recommend Michelle to everyone "trying to lose the L". She is a brilliant driving instructor, very thorough and very friendly. We covered every aspect of the test together and all the time she gave me the encouragement to pass. One of the best instructors around.

I started lessons with Michelle as a nervous wreck and found her so patient, kind and understanding that i progessed more quickly than i had hoped and passed my test first time. I can't thank her enough. She is calm, funny and really put me at ease and was still focused, professional and encouraging enough to improve my skills with every lesson. She is flexible when booking lessons and very generous with her time and really supported me every step of the way. I would recommend her to anyone, especially those who are nervous. She is such a nice person and a great instructor and will give you the confidence you need to drive well.

"I am writing this email to thank you in appreciation of the help and guidance that you had given me in clearing my driving practical test. It was indeed your patience that helped me to improve my driving skills. Your method of training is excellent and very effective. Especially the ways you help the pupil understand using pictorial representation of manoeuvres/road situations. I gained a lot of confidence and control while driving after attending your driving lessons. I would definitely recommend your driving lessons to my family members and friends."

by Saju Abraham, Loughrea

"Michelle is a brilliant instructor and a lovely, friendly person. I passed my test first go with her. She makes you feel at ease during the lessons and has alot of patience. I would recommend her to everybody. She covers every aspect of the test with great care."

by Sarah Greene, Salthill

"I went to Michelle's driving school as beginner and was extremely desperate to learn to be good driver as well as to obtain the licence as soon as I could. I needed someone understanding as my instructor as I had a busy life with working while studying for a PhD at NUIG and minding my two kids (alone) which was a lot. Michelle not only taught me how to drive but also gave me support and kind advice on all that was happening around me which was a huge boost to my moral. I obtained my licence in a couple of months of working with her due to her wonderful ability to teach and ability to understand me personally. I think she is a wonderful teacher, considerate about the student which is what so unique about her personality. I wish her all the best for her diving school and her career."

by Manaram M.D.Wijeratne. B.Com (Hon), MBA, ACA (finalist), MAAT, Phd 3rd year NUI Galway.

"I would recommend Michelle's Driving School to everybody especially nervous learners - she has great patience, she is not tight on time, flexible with timing of lessons and she ensures she has all angels covered very well".

by Máire Bríd, Newcastle Rd, Galway

"I've just passed my driving test and Im very greatfull to Michelle for all her help. She is a wonderful teacher. Having been to other schools where I found the teacehers pushy and uninformed Michelle was a breath of fresh air. She is patient and fun but still assertive and focused. Not only do I have my driving licence now, which I am deighted about, but I also feel like a much better driver with a good understanding of the road."

by Áine Ni Fhaolain, Barna