Friends Motor Driving School

This school is right here in Mathikere, near Chembur Colony No 74. It is a busy little area, so learning to drive here means you get used to traffic real quick. We started Friends Motor Driving School because there were always people asking for help with their licenses. The office is small and simple. We have a table, some chairs, and posters of road signs on the wall that have been there forever. Every morning we check the oil and tires on the cars before the first student arrives. Bangalore traffic is no joke, and even in this pocket of the city, you have to be careful of the scooters zig-zagging around. We take people out on the main roads and the side streets so they get a feel for both. It is funny how some people are really good at steering but can’t remember where the indicators are. We just stay patient. It’s a lot of sitting in the car through the heat and the dust. We don't use any high-tech gadgets to teach. It is just the student, the instructor, and the road. We try to make sure everyone knows the basic stuff, like how to park without hitting the curb. Sometimes we grab a tea at the stall nearby between classes. It is a straightforward job, and we’ve been doing it this way for years. We aren't trying to be fancy, just helping people get from point A to point B safely.