Testimonials - Rodney Eade

Shayla P

Highly recommend booking with sweet ride driving school Rod is a very good driving instructor very clear with instructions and information, very patient and friendly when it comes to making mistakes.Rod is very encouraging to push you to get your Provisional Licence even when you don’t have the confidence.

Rura M

Rodney is absolutely amazing, he explains everything so clearly. Managed to pass my test with just 3 lessons. Thank you!!

Anna C

Can’t fault this driving instructor. Always very accommodating with pick ups drop offs and lesson times. My son passed his test first time and I’m confident with his driving ability in all conditions.

Marek T

Rodney is a fantastic instructor! He is always calm, patient and very professional. He explained everything very clearly and helped me gain confidence in my driving skills. As someone who had a very negative experience with a different driving instructor in the past, I can’t recommend Rodney highly enough. This is how effective teaching is done. Thank you Rodney!

Hadeer S

I had an amazing experience with Sweet Ride Driving School! My instructor, Rodney, was very professional. He explained everything clearly and made me feel confident behind the wheel. His positive attitude and encouragement really helped me stay relaxed during my lessons and on the test day. I highly recommend Rodney at Sweet Ride Driving School to anyone learning to drive — you’ll be in great hand

ellie

Super friendly and constructive. Taught me the route for the exam and it was really helpful ??

Tess W

My experience with Rodney was great, he made feel comfortable and explained everything perfect to me. He helped me to pass my driving test with only 2 lessons. Definitley would recomend these guys to everybody.

wiselie p

Rod is an excellent tutor, Emphasising on being safe on the road more than passing the test ,which subsequently make the test a breeze. Highly recommended !

lewis A

Rodney helped me pass my test by providing an outstanding learning experience in his lessons. I highly recommend him!

Nat S

I’d like to recommend Rodney’s driving lessons to anyone looking for a great instructor in Cairns. Rodney is an excellent instructor with lots of experience. He explains clearly how to turn the steering wheel to park correctly — often within just one or two tries. During lessons, he never misses even the small details that are easy to overlook. After a while, he lets you drive without constant guidance to see what areas you need to improve or pay more attention to. As someone who doesn’t use English as my first language, I found his explanations very clear and easy to understand. Even now, when I drive, I can still hear his voice reminding me what to do (lol). His car is also very clean, and since I’m small and have short legs, he even had an extra seat cushion ready to help with height — very thoughtful and well-prepared! The booking system is super easy and clear. The website shows available dates and times, and payment is simple. After payment, you receive both an email and a text message, which is very convenient. Before the actual lesson day, you’ll get another reminder by email and text, and you can contact Rodney anytime if you need to. Everything feels well-organized and easy to manage. On the lesson day, he arrives on time at the meeting point, and if you need to change the pickup or drop-off location, you can let him know in advance. I highly recommend Rodney — even if you already know how to drive. For those who have driven in another country, the rules and expectations in Australia can be quite different. I’ve driven for many years in my home country, but after moving abroad and not driving for a long time, I recommend you to take 3–5 hours of lessons before taking the test. It really help to feel confident and avoid failing multiple times.

Fnq P

A big thank you to Rod from Sweet Ride for all your help in getting Charlie set for his licence. Could not have got there without your help. Cheers Scott and Kylie Oastler.

Diem N

I had an excellent experience learning with Rod. He was very patient, professional, and explained everything clearly. Thanks to his guidance, I passed my driving test and now feel confident on the road. Highly recommend him to anyone learning to drive! ????

Diem N

Missii S

This bloke is one of the best men I've met in my life n is very good at wat he does THANK U R A TOP BLOKE

Sonam J

The guidance really helped me.The staff was calm and friendly.Thank you for the support and encouragement.

Saje M

Absolutely amazing!!! Couldn't recommend more!!! Helped me pass on first go!!!!

Colin S

Rod is an incredibly thorough and patient instructor. He made me felt very safe despite from being nervous..

Tao N

Rodney is a very good coach, who is very reliable and responsible. I can not get the driver license without him. Thank you very much in these three months. Finally, we did that. See you my mate.

KEMBOI K

He guided me well which helped me to pass my test3

Hilary B

Thank you Rod for all your help. I excelled in my practical driving test with 100% thanks to him. I worked around my busy work schedule. I would highly recommend him to nervous and anxious drivers.

jodeek c

Very good

Eve W

Rodney is great at making you feel confident and comfortable he helped me pass my test. Can’t thank him enough.

Tatiana M

Incredible! Can’t give Sweet Ride driving school and Rodney enough praise. My daughter went through multiple driving instructors until we tried Rodney. He has tips and tricks galore to help even the most nervous learner. My daughter even passed first try!

Leila M

Rodney is an excellent driving instructor. I went from having overwhelming driving anxiety to being able to confidently pass my practical driving test on the first try. You can truly tell when a driving instructor is passionate about what they do, and Rodney provided lots of supplementary driving resources (e.g. mock marking sheets, manoeuvre requirements) which was super helpful, even demonstrating with Hot Wheels at times! Rodney's lessons were structured, and his encouraging attitude always allowed every lesson to be both productive and enjoyable. Overall very satisfied with Sweet Ride and would highly recommend this driving school!????

Ngoc A

Rod is an excellent instructor, definitely recommend

jamie m

Great experience learning to drive with Rod. He was a calm and thorough teacher and really went the extra mile to get me passed

Isabella G

I recommend these guys so much, Rodney is very nice, reassuring, he has the best tips and makes you feel confident in your driving.

Lien N

I had a fantastic experience with Sweer Ride Drive School! The instructors were patient, professional, and made me feel confident behind the wheel. The lessons were well-structured, and I passed my driving test on the first try. Highly recommend this school to anyone in the Cairns area looking to learn to drive safely and effectively!

Tabetha J

I passed my PS test on the first go thanks to Rodney! He was incredibly professional and supportive throughout the whole process. He made me feel calm and confident, never nervous, and guided me every step of the way. Couldn’t have asked for a better instructor—highly recommend!

Sofia D

Super friendly and amazing coaching. Definitely helped me pass first try????????

Shaffy K

It was a wonderful experience with you guys, sue you a great instructor thank you for helping me

Will

Great driving instructor, passed 1st go. Online booking is very convenient.

Cohen J

the best driving instructor in cairns????

Patrick M

What a fantastic instructor who trained my son. Rod was always punctual, friendly, informative, providing a feedback document after every lesson on the good and bad. My son Finn passed first go!! I now have my own personal and safe Uber. Thanks Seeet Ride, highly recommended!! 5 stars!

Finn M

Helped me ace my test first try with no errors. Rodney is a great instructor who is very precise and professional. 10/10

Harish N

Rod has been amazing, helping our son to get his P on the first go. Rod was always available to answer any questions and really care about the students. Fantastic business and amazing instructor. Highly recommended. Thankyou Rod.

Martin S

The instructor was very dedicated to share all his valuable knowledge with me. I learnt from him all tiny but important points, which you can not find on the internet or elsewhere. And I passed the test successfully.

bella

got my manual license straight away thanks to Rodneys help, i highly recommend this driving school. They are patient and help you learn from your mistakes

Sheraz A

"I had an excellent experience with Rodney from Sweet Ride Driving School! He was patient, professional, and made me feel confident behind the wheel. His clear instructions and helpful tips made all the difference, and I passed my test on the first attempt! Highly recommend Rodney to anyone looking for quality driving lessons."

Tremayne C

Absolute pleasure dealing with these legends they made the process so easy and I couldn’t recommend them enough.

Mariel P

Rodney is a professional driving instructor with an excellent approach on teaching his students. Patient and straight forward with his feedbacks and instructions. Through his guidance, I managed to obtain my driving license on my 1st attempt. Highly recommended to people who live in Cairns. ??

Mark J

Passed my driving test on the 1st try because of Rodney ??. Took a total of 12hrs lesson from him and learned a lot. Had zero driving experience but got confident after the 1st half. He gives all the tips and knowledge needed. Always on time as well. Thanks heaps ??

Leesa M

Rod supported my colleague through the whole process seamlessly and caring. He explained to him all the reasons why rules were in place and matched it with safety. Rod was always on time and always sent him reminders for his upcoming lessons. My colleague was advised when Rod thought he was ready to go for the test and he passed!!!

hamish w

Helped me pass my Ps test first try. Very helpful. Very kind

abril c

Rodney is such a passionate instructor. He makes you feel so confident. I really needed that and honestly didn't feel it with other instructors I tried in the past. Also, he gives you absolutely all the tips and knows how to explain things. I highly recommend him. Thank you so much Rodney, you are the best.

Bailey B

Most definitely recommend, very kind and good at teaching you how to drive, thanks to the lesson I passed my Ps test.

Bree W

Rodney is an incredible instructor, I wouldn’t have passed my test without him. He provides exceptional service, is incredibly patient and explains everything in a way that is simple to understand. (Plus the car is so easy to drive!) I highly recommend booking lessons with him and the test day package, you’ll be driving with confidence in no time!

Leanne D

Wonderful driving school - faultless. Booking system is very easy to use and it was great to get written feedback after every lesson. Will be using for all my boys. Thanks Sweet Ride.

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I went through a few different driving schools and he is definitely the best in Cairns by far and helped me alot with getting my p's licence. Would definitely recommend him to anyone with anything driving related.

Zidanie M

Rod was really good, he has alot of patience and makes very clear directions. If you’re a nervous learners driver, I recommend driving with Sweet Ride Driving school.

Cristian L

Sir Rod is incredibly professional and genuinely knows his stuff. You’ll learn a great deal from him as your instructor. Overall, he’s a 10/10 and I highly recommend him to anyone eager to learn.

Kaylar

5 star ratings for a reason! I had Rodney and he was amazing! I’m a very anxious driver and I’ve tried two other driving schools before this. I can say with experience that Sweet Ride was the BEST out of all of them. They were very easy to contact and reschedule if needed. Rodney was also very understanding and flexible and was able to fit a lesson in for me before my driving test and I PASSED! It was a pleasant experience learning how to drive through this driving school and I will be recommending them to all my other friends and family.

Toni T

So grateful to Sweet Rides for helping me gain confidence in my driving and ultimately passing my driving test. Rod provides a top notch service, I couldn't recommend Sweet Rides enough. Thank You ever so much. 5/5

jie y

Rodney is an amazing instructor. He is patient, experienced, and always professional. He is polite, punctual, and incredibly supportive. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to learn how to drive.

mason h

Rod is very nice, very knowledgeable, definitely recommend ??

Laura M

Fantastic instructor, gave confidence and calm behind the wheel. Highly recommended ??

Sheanne S

Absolute legend to fit me in last minute. Rod was an excellent, comforting instructor Had a sweet ride lesson before going for my manual licence, and got it. Thank you Rod ??

Kaiden D

Couldn’t recommend Sweet ride highly enough. If you’re learning to drive Sweet ride is the way to go. Me personally I had Rob who is a great person, great teacher and as-well is very kind. Thanks Rob and sweet ride for helping me and everyone else out! ??

Lord V

Rodney is a exellent instructor, knows lots, absolute must

Blake E

Rod is a Great instructor highly recommend

Sam D

Thank u Rod for all ur help

Anjana B

Best Driving Instructor Ever !!! Highly Recommend Rodney He Is A Legend. Excellent lessons, clear and understandable, helped me to pass in first attempt!!!

Fiona L

I went for a single lesson with Angela from Solitude Drive School and she was extremely rude. I then went for couple of lessons with Bill from Sweet Ride Driving School and he instilled the confidence back in me. Even though I made a couple mistakes while driving, he told me to recognise my mistake/s and keep driving. I learnt a lot from him and I appreciate all the advice. Thank you, Bill.

Regan A

Rodney was very friendly and nice would recommend him

Van M

Would highly recommend! Very friendly and very helpful

leonardo m

Very good attention, 100% recommendable

Charmaine B

Sweet Ride Driving School are awesome! Professional, friendly and make you feel at ease. Highly recommend A+

Peter K

I haven't ever booked in for a driving lesson but my family decided to book Rodney's test package and he did not disappoint from the very start of my driveway he was straight to the point giving me tips and advice on things I need to improve on. By the end of my test, I passed with my ps and couldn't be more happy with the service I paid for. Cheers Rodney ??

Seamus F

Rodney is an excellent driving instructor. He’s patient, very experienced and organised. All the lessons were planned and organised to work on specific things. I would highly recommend booking in with Rodney and allowing him to teach you how to drive either automatic, or manual. With tons of experience and knowledge, he delivers and explains the road rules, manoeuvres, and general road safety in an easy and understandable manner.

Rockey R

Rod was so helpful. He was able to fit me in to his schedule last minute. He expertly prepared me for my manual test. In just a short time he had me confident and ready to go. Great car, easy to drive. I'm so grateful to Rod, got me passed first time.

Jasmin m

Thank you so much Rodney, your such a big help to me to get my red P license and full license for my hubby. Rod was very professional in teaching, strict as i would say you will learn from him ???? very supportive during my actual driving test ??

Lisa A

Bill was excellent in helping prepare our son for his driving test. Great job !

Olivia W

Thanks Bill, you did a great job helping my daughter learn manual and have the confidence and caution to drive very well. Really appreciate it.

Georgia P

Rodney was an amazing instructor- he was very kind, patient and hard working. I passed my test first go after several lessons. I am a late learner and was a very nervous driver and I felt so comfortable and safe. I highly recommend Rodney and his team and suggest to buy the package lessons. Sweet rides goes above and beyond and I would very much encourage others wanting to learn to drive to use this company to go sweet rides as a first pick ??

Raelene L

We were really fortunate to come across Rodney. My son passed his test after 2 lessons, one being a pre test nerve buster. Having the experience and past knowledge of being a driving instructor for Service NSW, made such a difference. Rodney was excellent and his teaching style and professionalism was top notch.

Tyler A

Bill is a great driving instructor, he was super helpful in giving me specific instructions and tips on how to pass my driving test! Very knowledgeable, I highly recommend these guys for driving lessons or driving test practice ??????????

Sienna M

Highly recommend Bill. He is a great teacher and great and making you feel comfortable when nervous.

Luke Z

Thanks Bill couldn't of done it with out you best lesson ever

Zoelyn M

Highly recommended ??. Billy was amazing and comfortable to drive with. He was patient and understands what it felt like as a learners. I was nervous but he talked me over and made our first lesson, smooth as possible. Looking forward to pass my practical test with his help. Thank you Billy and your mate! May you help more people like me. ??????

Mel D

Both Rod and Bill are great teachers. They coached my son through structured lessons covering all aspects of learning how to not only drive but how to be safe on the road. My son also passed his driving test first time!! Highly recommend the Sweet Ride Driving School Team :)

Sinplex0

Absolutely amazing driving school 10/10! Rodney is what you call a true professional in the field of teaching driving. Bloody legend ??

Adriana B

Thanks to Rodney I passed my Ps this morning ?????? The best in the business ????

Kara H

Sweet ride driving school, I’ve had a very good experience with Rodney. He goes through all possible scenarios that will happen or can happen through depth so u can understand. He uses different techniques to help u understand better, for example a whiteboard for the visual learners, which makes it easier to understand before you do it yourself. He’s a very happy Chappy and good to go driving with and has helped me improve all my driving skills, so I’m feeling more and more confident on the roads. Thanks Rodney

Binita G

Many many thanks to Rod and Bill for helping me to get my driving license. They both are very calm and professionals instructors. I was very nervous and had low confident to give driving exam. Rod encouraged and motivate me to drive safely and finally i got my driving license. I highly recommend sweet Ride Driving School.

Jessica H

Taught me all the tips & tricks to get my P’s! Rod took me on the perfect route to learn everything I needed for the test!

Peta H

Was told “if everyone drove like you we would never have any accidents” by my Ps assessor after Rod taught me

Hannah H

Rod provided lessons, to three of my children, but when it came to providing lessons to my twin girls, Rod really showed his worth, not just in teaching them, but also the balancing act of lessons between the two, catering to their individual personalities and also at times their strong and competitive natures. Rod is patient and he really knows his stuff. Book a lesson, because you wont be disappointed .

Debbie H

I couldn't have found a better driving school for my son who has special needs. Rodney is so patient, kind and understanding and praises him often which builds his confidence. Highly recommended!!!

Helen

Great experience definitely recommended

Ella A

Rodney is professional and efficient when it comes to driver instructing and I passed with full marks

Kaylee W

Rod was a great teacher and helped me pass!!!

Ann M

Thank you Rod for the great lessons!!! I already had an overseas license so he taught me everything important in just a few lessons and helped me get my license quick. He was very patient and pointed out my most common mistakes to concentrate on ??

Cody S

Always very friendly and informative

Tamika W

Patient, great teacher Would definitely recommend

Jes C

Rod was absolutely amazing in teaching me to drive. Always calm, and very reassuring. I never felt judged or pressured when I made mistakes. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a good driving school.

Vonara C

Thank you for Rodney for me to passing my driving test. Rodney was a great instructor. He was really helpful to me and felt very comfortable and safe when driving and learned a lot of valuable information throughout the lessons that will be helpful in my future driving. He also provides simple and clear instructions which contributed to the passing of my test. Thank you again and stay safe!!

Eva K

Rod is the most patient and encouraging driving instructor you could possibly wish for! I have had several instructors before him who made me feel like I'm just born to be a bad driver. Rod proved the opposite and just in a few months I passed my driving exam first try!! 1000 stars and a million thank you's for Rod!???

Joann B

Perfectly good driving instructor.recommended 100%..

Jason B

Highly recommended to all, very good instructor that explains clearly and well, extremely helpful you can't go wrong look no further then Sweet Ride Driving School

Kaelen M

The instructors here are fantastic, easy to talk to and learn from. I aced my test solely because of the lessons I took with Sweet Ride Driving. Would hands down recommend this school to anyone regardless of driving/road rule level.