Testimonials

Grace Burrows

Mike is a great bloke as well as a great teacher. He uses his knowledge to help me feel safe on the roads as well as giving me accurate information for me to improve on. #BestDrivngTeacher.

Dyllis Botchwey

I had an amazing experience with Mike and the L PASSO Driving School. He was very helpful in teaching me to drive and made the whole experience fun and enjoyable. His services have also helped me become a confident and independent driver. I highly recommend his driving school to everyone.

Jonas Rivera

If Mike can get me to pass, he can get you to pass.

But in all seriousness, Mike is very patient, friendly, funny and just a damn good teacher. I used to dread doing driving lessons but thanks to Mike, they were something to look forward to. Honestly, I will miss all our talks and chats.

I used to drive quite erratically. But thanks to Mike, he has ensured that I drive safely and calmly and understand the road rules. He knows when he needs to push you to understand important concepts and he understands how to teach a variety of different students.

Thankyou so much Mike!

Ethan Moya

L Passo is an amazing driving school!! I had Mike as a driving instructor and he taught me in a calm and collective manner. This positive attitude has helped me improved my driving skill drastically. I wouldn't be a safe driver without Mike. Thank you, Mike!

Phoebe Danieli

Awesome driving instructor. Very patient.

Etienne Williams Poulton

Mike was recommended to us via a friend as we were not satisfied with the instruction our daughter was receiving. Mike was outstanding. My daughter grew in confidence and skill immediately and she enjoyed the lessons she had. Mike was clear and realistic about her readiness to test, and never gave the impression he was milking lessons from us, but rather gave a clear appraisal of level and actually encouraged us to test earlier than we expected. Our daughter got her licence first time. Thanks Mike.

Natarsha Crowley

Great insight into the learning to drive process. Mike is a great instructor.

Luke Palmer

A fantastic driving instructor who made me feel very comfortable for my test thanks to his great tips and good conversation.

Julia Loginova

I didn't think it was possible to enjoy driving lessons, but I surely did! Mike is a great instructor and person. Thanks to him, my driving has improved significantly, and so did my confidence in driving, and I passed my test without any error. He has been always on time, with plenty of advice and humor!

Jaclyn Webster

Mike was awesome with my son. He really listened to our areas of concern and followed up each one. He gave great advice and my son passed without any faults and that is a credit to Mike’s teaching. I would recommend L Passo in a heartbeat. Thanks for all your help Mike!

Julie Mexted

Thanks - very informative instructor, a great addition to learning privately: will try to book in before driving test!

James Cameron

Thank you for helping me gain my manual licence recently.
I highly recommend L PASSO for driving lessons. Mike made me feel comfortable and confident enabling me to pass my driving test and to be a safe driver.

James Cameron

Jane Wala

Mike was fantastic. Really made sure my son was well prepared for his driving test and to be a safe P plater.

Paris Wilson

Mike provides an excellent and professional service with his full intentions set on helping you pass. He’s a lovely guy who makes the lessons enjoyable while teaching everything required for the test and more. I felt very well set up for success for my test after my lessons with Mike and passed first try which was so exciting! I would recommended LPASSO driving school to any driver, as he truly want the best for his students and to keep them safe, knowledgeable and confident on the road.

Imogene Muir

Mike was my driving instructor. He was not only a great instructor, but he is also a very good person and I highly recommend that you book a driving lesson. Before I used L Passo, I was a very nervous driver and had a fear of driving. However, after a few lessons I grew to enjoy driving and I passed my driving test the first time. L Passo is about the individual not the money.

Nicholas Noble

Mike is a very down to earth person, persistent in teaching the principles of driving safe and not just passing the test. As I have found out myself, passing the driving test has only been the first challenge and Mike has given me the tools for me to better my driving by myself for the rest of my life.
I thoroughly enjoyed all my lessons with Mike and have always left feeling better about myself than before.
If given a chance, please do book your lessons with Mike.

Olivia Hill

Mike at LPasso Driving school is fantastic! I would highly recommend him as I passed my P's first time around. He is insistent on being a safe driver and provided me with the skills and confidence to become just that. Mike is honest, friendly and adjusts his teaching style to suit the learner. He is without a doubt the best driving instructor in Brisbane. I highly recommend him.

Chiara Sommers

Would not recommend any other driving instructor- Mike is fantastic and teaches you how to be a competent and safe driver!

Ellie McConnell

Mike is such a legend and has improved my driving dramatically!! Best driving instructor ever!!!

Sam Hoger

Fantastic experience and high quality lessons, couldn't be happier. Great bloke to talk too.

Dasy

I come to Australia and wanted to get my driving license. I used a few of the big name driving schools around Brisbane but they not good like L Passo.

Mike was so nice he help me lots as he not speak Thai but made it easy for me.

L Passo so much better than big schools.

Thank you so much Mike for helping me , I will tell all my friends to book with you.

Huy Trinh

Im very happy with my teacher - Mr.Jonathan , he helping me very well for all the time .

Dani Taylor

Jonathan was an amazing instructor who helped me and guided me while being a learner driver. With his helpful tips and insight and my determination I passed first time and I'm now a confident, safe and happy P plater. Many thanks to El Passo Driving school especially Jonathan for assisting me in passing my test and learning so much about road safety and different manuvers. I would 10/10 recommend Jonathan as a driving instructor, he helped me pass first time! Thank you so much again - Dani

Janeta Deo

Mike has been an amazingly kind and wonderful instructor, I was recommended by a friend and am a very nervous sort of driver from overseas. He has been very attentive to the bad habits and mistakes that I picked up along the years and adjusted to my learning method which was a very visual learner. It is most definitely a great driving school, fantastic value for money plus a great man with good conversations! Thank you Mike!

Tim House

Mike is a awesome instructor, thanks for helping my son get his auto licence. Good prices and great service, he even does Auto and Manual, so when my son wants to go back and upgrade his licence to manual Mike will still be there to get him over the line.

Thanks Mike

Ella

I've been taking lessons with Mike and I've loved every single one! Mike is such a nice guy and he has really helped me feel confident and comfortable driving in a manual car. I definitely recommend this driving school! Very professional, great services and great prices!

Tilan Chamara

Highly recommended driving instructor ! Very friendly, smart and always with nice smile :)

George Masters

I had a fantastic time learning from Mike, He's a friendly honest man who really helped me to learn how to not just pass my test but feel confident and safe on the road. I recommend booking with him, with him tutoring me I was able to pass on my first attempt. Cheers Mike.

Oliver S

L Passo - a great driving school worth the money. I had Mike as my driving instructor and he was great,fun and a very good teacher. I recommend this driving school.

Doug M

Top bloke. Really enjoyed the lesson very professional and definitely recommended.

Alex S

Awesome teaching!! Would recommend to everyone! Super calm and patient.

Sujan H

Mike is very Calm person instructor who really help me to pass my test in a first time. Great value for money. And i would recommend to anyone. Big thumbs up!

Jesse B

Helped me out in a day and a half and passed without any fail, all thanks to Jonathan! Recommend for sure, cheap and sometimes even have special deals so that’s a bonus.

Courtney Ellicott

Mike was a fantastic driving instructor. I would recommend 100%. He will be teaching my 2 youngest in November. Loved being able to jump in the back seat and go with my daughter, getting tips on how to teach her.

Desiree Fitzgerald-thaw

Mike is wonderful. He takes the time to really explain the ins and out for a brand new driver in a way that they can comprehend and actually take in. Not a single moment went by that i nor my daughter felt uncomfortable or judged. It was a breath of fresh air. Highly recommended!!

Callum Storey

We just complete our first lesson with Mike and loved his down to earth approach.
The keys to drive lesson was wonderful and really helped us understand how we can help our son to become a better driver.

Loved the fact that he wanted his pupils to be as safe a driver as they can be before they get their P's not after.
Highly recommended

Zara Tabrizi

My Daughter had approx 10 Lessons with Mike - he was calm, understanding and helpful in her obtaining her licence. We would recommend him highly when learning a manual. Thank you!

Janelle Moya

Highly recommended. A very good instructor!

Liam Docherty

Mike was excellent. Very professional and gives great feedback. Would highly recommend him
William

Bella Harley

My lessons with Mike were really helpful for my driving as they allowed me to be more comfortable and confident with it. Mike is a great teacher and I will continue to get driving lessons from him.

Oliver Gardiner

Mike’s no nonsense approach gave our son Oliver a great start to driving. He is thorough, informative and very calm. He delivered all the necessary safety messages whilst also making it fun for our young driver. He also gave the nervous parents some helpful tips as learner supervisors.

Sienna Firth

Highly recommend Mike.

James Bancroft

Very helpful and good and making a nice welcoming environment

Kiyan Rahman

Mike instructed our son at the very beginning of his driving hours and again at the end - he's a thorough instructor, doesn't miss a trick and a relaxed friendly instructor.
The lessons at the end of the driving supervised hours were useful for perfecting any lazy habits picked up and making sure the driver is ready. Mike was kind enough to show our son the roads around the test centre and where to go on the day too. All helpful.
Our son passed his test first go!
Thanks again Mike

Xavier Brennan

Very good lesson ! Highly recommend mike if your looking for an instructor.

Trinity Philipson

Great instructor ! Helpful, patient, kind and encouraging- highly recommended!

Bronwyn Geddes

Mike is a very thorough and experienced instructor.

Zhihong (David) Sun

Mike’s emphasis on safety and his methodical approach to driving makes learning easy and builds confidence right from early in the first lesson.
Mike is passionate about safety and driving correctly, which avoids acquiring bad habits on the road.
Full marks on all fronts.

Nizam Ahammad

I like to give thank to Mike for his nice personality and cordial attitude.His way of teaching is excellent which makes me so confident.I pass practical driving test on 14th July at Sheerwood.

Tye Williams

Mike is the best! He has been so patient with me and has guided me and supported me to be a better and safer driver. If you’re looking for a fantastic driving instructor, then Mike’s your man! - Tye

Daniel Cifuentes

Mike helped me to improve my skills and I've passed the test with success.

Daniel Cifuentes

Thank you Mike for everything. All was good.

Elize Hainge

So glad we went with Mike. There are a lot of possibilities out there, but in the end going with the sole operator whose business depends on him alone was absolutely the right choice, compared to franchise operators. Friendly, professional, instilled confidence in our daughter.

Zach Blackwell

Very good instructor, knows what he is talking about and what he is doing , easy to talk to and have a laugh with.

Martin Bevacqua

Amazing driving instructor, really helped me sharpen up my skills for the practical driving test .

Delylah Masaga

I kid you not. Stop wasting your money on cheap driving packages. I spent a good $300 on 6 lessons with another driving school that taught me nothing and got everything I needed out of one lesson with Mike. He’s patience and the way he respects your space of learning is insane!!! Would highly recommend!

Jennifer Thwaites

Mike is very good, easy to work with and was very accommodating during the tricky Covid-19 times. He went out of his way to assist my anxious daughter who is now a very confident, safe driver. Mike has amazing people skills and his teaching style is very calm, patient and he has an in-depth experience that really shines through. I recommend this driving school, especially Mike.

Will Lederhose

Mike was great. He was really patient and relaxed.

TJ Leota

Mike is such a patient and awesome instructor. Definitely worth every cent. He goes above and beyond what is expected of him.

Leo Schaettgen

Mike came recommended by friends who had two teenagers qualify after lessons with LPasso.
He just gets how teenage brains tick. Highly recommended!!

Alison Burgess

Mike was the driving instructor for my two sons and he is now, together with us, teaching my daughter how to drive. All of my kids have liked him as a person and enjoyed the lessons but more importantly they have come away feeling confident and safe on the road. He teaches them to think for themselves and to make good driving decisions and they are well prepared for the driving tests and their future as drivers on the road. Highly recommend!!

Aniway Jaurigue

Mike is a great instructor, he is patient and explains driving and road rules very well. I have been driving automatic for a number of years and Mike taught me some very important driving manoeuvres that previous driving instructors have not made me aware of. As Mike gets booked out quite quickly, I tried booking a few lessons in advance, I suddenly got a call from him asking me to not make any more bookings as he will let me know if I needed more to so as to save me money. Towards the end of my lessons he recommended that I only needed to add another 30 mins to my last lesson and I passed my manual driving test in one try.
Thank you Mike for helping me transition to a manual :)

Rohan Belle

Great for test preparation, helped me pass.

Ashlyn George

We went through Mike when my son got his L’s and was extremely happy with the way he taught Cayden and have recommended Mike to a few people.

Susan Schirmer

Mike is really awesome, he took the time to explain things to me in detail... helping me to really understand the car and how a manual actually works. With a super calm demeanour, driving with Mike is very comfortable.

Mike is the instructor you want.

Eeshaan Pundalik

Mike is an excellent teacher who takes you through every single detail of proper driving. He knows exactly what is expected of the applicant in the test and what all should the applicant be aware of. Learning from him was a great experience for me.

Jennifer Fahy

Mike is fantastic! Easy going, friendly and supportive! He made me feel at ease for someone who had a phobia of driving! He booked me in for my driving test and first time passed! I recommend mike 100%! Best driving instructor out there!

Cate Collopy

Mike is a great instructor, with a endearing attitude that has really put Jackson at ease in his manual driving lessons. Jackson has learnt so much from Mike and both Jackson & I, would highly recommend him to new learner drivers.

Cate

Joshua Li

it was good

Jonas Rivera

Mike is patient, empathetic and very understanding. I used to dread doing driving lessons with my family, but with Mike, I look forward to it. Furthermore, Mike understands that its not about just passing the test; it is about being a safe driver. So if you want a patient instructor to be a safe driver and also look forward to the experience, then I would recommend Mike Nowell.

Martin Bevacqua

Mike is a great driving instructor, he is kind, helpful and will always assist in any way he can to teach you how to drive. He taught me everything I needed to know to get me on the roads with confidence in just a few lessons.

Phoebe Heard

Our Keys 2 Drive lesson with Mike was excellent. My daughter and I both learned alot. It will definitely influence the way I coach her to learn. My daughter is keen to have more lessons in the future with Mike. It seemed like Mike was skilled at clearly explaining the requirements, but also building confidence. Thank you

Sam Day

Mike is a very friendly instructor and always makes me feels better if I make a mistake. His instructions critiques are clear and understandable.

Gia Becker

Absolutely amazing driving lessons, every time I feel more confident behind the wheel. Every minute I’m learning something new and beneficial, always feel comfortable and safe in the car. I love Ipasso!

Henry Amin

i thought mike is a good teacher, verry profesional and funny

Chan yuen Lim

Mike was very informative yet relaxed during my session with the keys2drive package. Definitely continuing with L PASSO for the rest of my driving lessons .

Ann Roworth

Mike is an excellent teacher. His calm, no fuss approach has really helped me gain confidence. I look forward to learning to drive now after putting it off for years!

Kristin Deller

Mike was so patient and understanding of my daughter's needs through her driving lessons and testing. We appreciate all the work that went into identifying problem areas and solving them.

Thank you so much!

Georgia Bronsom

A massive ‘Thanks You’ to Jonathan.
He was really helpful and direct. He instructed me with great techniques and guided me to passing my p’s test first go. Jonathan is very helpful and patient. Thank you again Jonathan, really appreciate having you as my instructor for the few practice tests leading up to my test day.

Lauren Whitford

Mike is very easy to understand and very patient. He gives thorough instructions and explanations that make understanding how cars work, and the theory behind driving simple to understand. It is clear his goal in teaching is to not only help learner's pass there test, but send learner's onto the road knowing how to drive safely and effectively. Mike has been a very good teacher.

Max Malouf

Great instructor, got the test within 2 weeks. Enjoyed the lessons and learned lots. Highly recommend.

Jaina Sacranie

Motivational and high quality lessons. I feel fantastic after passing my manual test first try and couldn't be happier with Mike's teaching!

Alyssa Poland

Mike is always very good! He knows exactly what I need in order to learn properly and how to approach my lessons and super patient. Definitely recommend L Passo to everyone!

Vedant Bhandari

I started driving with Mike a few weeks ago and got off to a wonderful start. Mike is calm and very knowledgeable. I had been with a few different schools before L PASSO, and honestly learnt more in one lesson with Mike than the 10-hour packages with highly named school instructors. He picked up my bad driving habits instantaneously and made sure I was driving correctly and safely.

Mike doesn’t teach only for the test, he teaches how to be safe for whenever you are on the road. He aims to make you the safest driver on the road while taking care of others. The two-hour lessons are invaluable and have drastically improved my driving. Instead of teaching using so called formulas, he teaches to adapt to varying conditions, so you can drive everywhere in the safest manner possible in all situations.

Highly recommend Mike as a driving instructor!

Jaden Nyman

Excellent teacher would always recommend to family and friends great support , down to earth

Mitchell Ibbertson

Had taken some lessons with a major driving school and i explained to them that I have autism and have major anxiety issues they told me they were the boss and to pull my head in that made my anxiety worse.

My friend put me in touch with Mike from L Passo and he was very understanding.

We did a few lessons together and my anxiety levels were at an all time low whilst driving.

Mike is very calm and knows how to teach in a friendly professional manner, when Mike thought I was ready for my test he organised everything for me and made it really easy.

I passed my test first time with flying colours i am so happy and recommend L Passo to everyone.

Thanks heaps Mike you made it all so easy for me.

Angus Townsend

Mike is a fantastic driving instructor couldn't have passed without him, cheers Mike!

Juan Carlos Chen Xu

Mike was a such fantastic instructor, he was patient and always had an explanation that made sense. He would try different ways to explain a maneuver when I didn't get it. Highly recommend him for any learner drivers.

Matthew Causer

Mike and every one at LPasso are amazing. Passed first time with only 3 lessons. Very calm and professional. I'd recommend them to anyone looking to pass their P's test first time.

Lillian Guan

Mike was my driving instructor from when I started learning manual all the way up to getting my Ps. He is such a knowledgeable instructor, knowing how to deal with first-timers and nervous students like me! He tailored his approach to meet my needs, changing his explanation style if there was something I couldn't understand/could grasp better. Learning manual after 50hrs of automatic was like starting all over again, but Mike made me comfortable and set a great pace for learning from there :) Reasonable price. A genuine & friendly guy - what's not to like? I asked for some lessons as a birthday present, and Mike made me feel a confident & safe driver to pass my test first go. I was recommended him by my sister (manual) and highly recommend him to my friends (auto & manual). Thanks Mike

Jeremy Williams

2nd child successfully passed his P's on the first attempt.

I would like to thank Mike & L Passo again !!

Very happy with the safe driving habits that have been instilled.

Highly recommend the team to any parents looking for an excellent driving school.

Jeremy

I would highly recommend Lpasso Driving School to ALL the parents and new learner drivers alike!!. Mike was tremendous and gave my daughter a great sense of confidence as well as a first-time test pass. Importantly he has emphasised the critical road safety considerations and driving habits. He is very friendly, reliable, patient, tolerant and very easy to get on with. He was referred to us and I have no hesitation in referring him to others. Many thanks. Jeremy Williams.

Craig Steadman

I have recommended L Passo to friends and family because of the patient way they teach.
We have found Mike and Jonathan to have had amazing success in getting passed students safely on the road.
If you have kids wanting a kind thoughtful team who care about results these are your guys .
Thanks for reading
Craig Steadman

Lauren Hayward

Michael is the best driving instructor, would 100% recommend. He makes diving fun and you don't get yelled at.

Trent Allen

Mike is nothing short of fantastic, and we couldn't ask for more in terms of the service he is offering. After he took the time to speak to my daughter, wife and I and explain the "Keys to Drive", Mike then encouraged me to ride along on my daughter's lesson straight afterwards. Not only was this helpful for me to be able to continue instructing my daughter correctly, it was clearly evident Mike is teaching students not just to pass their test, but to become competent, safe and self sufficient drivers. My wife and I are wrapped and feel our daughter is getting the best of driver instruction! Thanks Mike - keep up the terrific service! Trent Allen

Marie To

Great lessons with Mike - teaches well and explains everything clearly, very friendly conversations too! Would recommend him to anyone.

Talissa L

Mike has been an extremely calm and wonderful instructor, I am a very nervous driver and have put off getting my P's for many years. Just after one 1hr lesson I had built up more confidence that I had in 15 hours with a different instructor. He has been very attentive to the bad habits and mistakes that I picked up along the way I couldn't recommend him more. Great value for money and also a great guy to have a conversation with! Thank you so much Mike!

Tom Muldoon

Mike is a fantastic instructor. Teaches you to drive safely and not just to pass the test. Calm and fun to drive with. Good value for money. Highly recommend.

hany nguyen

I highly recommend Jonathan. He explains not only road rules, signs but how cars work very detailed so it is amazing. I did not think I could pass at the first attempt but with a few lesson with him, I made it.

Matt G

L PASSO are a fantastic driving school. Mike and Jonathan are both great instructors and great to talk to. I was quite nervous about learning to drive, but Mike quickly turned me into a confident, safe driver. Within a few weeks of lessons I was able to pass my test first attempt. I highly recommend L PASSO Driving Scool to any learner driver who is seeking lessons.

Kaveri P

Jonathan is a great instructor, I had never driven before took lessons with him for a few weeks and passed on my first test. He focuses on developing good driving habits and knows the tips and tricks for the tests. It was very easy to book lessons and he is very flexible with times etc and always good fun which is a bonus. Would highly recommend L Passo driving school. Cheers thanks Jonathan!