taught with patience

Female driving instructor in Hamilton. She comes to you.

Plenty of her students were nervous on day one. Lots of them passed on the first try. She drives to you, anywhere in Hamilton, for one-on-one lessons.

Lessons 7 days a week, by appointment.

meet your instructor

Meet Mrs. Akbar

Nuzhat Akbar has been teaching people to drive for four years, first in Brampton and now all over Hamilton.

Some students pick her because they want a female instructor. They stay because she doesn't rush them. And she drives to you, so your lesson starts where you are.

see you on the road!

in their own words

Ask anyone she’s taught.

Every one of her 58 Hamilton reviews on Google is five stars. Her Brampton students (opens Google Maps) left 108 more before she moved.

pick your stop

Lessons for G1, G2 and G drivers

Start at 01, or skip to whatever you need.

  1. Beginner driving lessons

    Never driven before? That’s fine.

    Mirrors, steering, smooth braking, turns and stop signs. You don't move on until you're ready.

    More on beginner lessons
  2. Parking and tricky manoeuvres

    For anyone who dreads parallel parking.

    Parallel, reverse and hill parking, plus three-point turns. Over and over, until they're boring.

    More on parking lessons
  3. G2 road test preparation

    Got your G1 and a test coming up?

    She'll work on the things examiners mark people down for, and talk you through how test day goes.

    More on G2 test prep
  4. Highway driving and G test prep

    For G2 drivers going for the full licence.

    Merging and lane changes on the Linc, the Red Hill, the 403 and the QEW. G1 drivers can get highway time too, with her in the car.

    More on G test prep
  5. Your full G licence

    That’s the goal. No more learner rules.

Not sure where to start? Ask her.

Call 416-457-5778

where she teaches

Driving lessons in Hamilton and nearby towns

She drives to you, so lessons start where you are. These are the areas she covers.

Map of the areas Mrs. Akbar serves around Hamilton, Ontario Every community Mrs. Akbar drives to is marked, from Dundas and Ancaster in the west to Stoney Creek in the east and down to Mount Hope, Binbrook and Caledonia in the south. A soft glow covers the whole area she serves. Mount HopeMount HopeDowntown HamiltonHamiltonWestdaleWest HamiltonHamilton MountainEast HamiltonDundasDundasAncasterAncasterStoney CreekStoney CreekBinbrookBinbrookCaledoniaCaledonia
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Mount Hope & Glanbrook

South of the city, by the airport. Quiet roads, good for a first lesson.

Hamilton

One-way streets downtown, and the DriveTest centre on Kenora Avenue.

Ancaster & Dundas

Hills. Great for hill starts, a bit scary at first.

Stoney Creek

The QEW is right there for highway practice.

Caledonia

A small town on the Grand River, with Highway 6 and country roads close by.

Don't see your area? Ask her.

Call 416-457-5778

good questions

Before your first lesson

Anything else? Call 416-457-5778.

Do you teach complete beginners?

Yes. Lots of her students had never driven before their first lesson. You start with the basics and move on when you’re ready.

I get nervous behind the wheel. Is that okay?

Very okay. Lots of her reviews are from people who were nervous at first. She stays calm, explains each step and doesn’t rush you. There’s more on lessons for nervous drivers.

How much do driving lessons cost?

It depends on how many lessons you need, so call 416-457-5778 for a price. A few reviewers mention her rates are fair.

Which areas do you cover?

All of Hamilton, including Mount Hope, Hamilton Mountain, Downtown, East and West Hamilton, Westdale, Ancaster, Dundas, Stoney Creek, Binbrook and Glanbrook. Caledonia too. Somewhere close by? Ask.

Do I have to come to you for lessons?

No. She comes to you. Mrs. Akbar drives to her students, so your lesson starts where you are.

Why choose a female driving instructor?

Some students, and some parents, just feel more comfortable with a woman in the passenger seat. One of her reviewers picked her for exactly that reason.

Can you help me pass my G2 road test?

Yes. G2 road test preparation covers turns, lane changes, intersections, parallel parking and three-point turns, plus what examiners watch for. Plenty of her reviews are from people who passed their G2 on the first try.

Can I practise highway driving with a G1 licence?

Not on your own. G1 drivers can’t use 400-series highways like the 403 or the QEW, except with a certified driving instructor. So highway lessons are your chance to practise early.

Can I book a lesson right before my road test?

Sometimes. One student booked a one-hour lesson two hours before their test, and passed. Her schedule changes day to day, so call early.

Where is the road test in Hamilton?

At the Hamilton DriveTest centre, 370 Kenora Avenue North, in the east end. Test prep can include driving around there so it feels familiar on the day.

What should I bring to my first lesson?

Your G1 or G2 licence, and your glasses or contacts if you drive with them. Flat, comfortable shoes help.

Still got a question?

Call 416-457-5778

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Book your first lesson

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When you call, mention

  1. Your licence, G1 or G2
  2. Where you live
  3. Your test date, if booked

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