Hardyn-Tomenendálová Driving School

Since I'm quite lazy and tend to take things lightly, I needed someone to whip me into racing shape. Mr. Hardyn eventually succeeded. I gave the theory and driving a second try. I think it's getting harder and more expensive to get a driver's license, so to get someone to take you through a system that is currently quite unfair from the applicant's perspective, you need someone who takes it as it is. The fact that you only have three attempts at the driving test was a highly stressful factor for me, thinking that I would have to pay double afterwards. It probably forced me to really focus. But willpower isn't everything if the only way you can train extra is by paying extra for conditioning rides. Of course, you have a lot of rides overall, but with the way my calendar looked, it was difficult to use them effectively. That's probably a common problem if you don't manage to do it while you're still in high school. Although I finally passed, I certainly didn't feel confident that I would perform the performance required in the test. I knew I was capable of it, but the fact that you have to take it at a certain time of day, in certain conditions, in a certain state of mind for a certain commissioner is not only unnecessarily stressful in my opinion, and therefore rather negatively affecting your ability to present yourself, but it is also not a suitable test of what kind of driver you will really be. I think that the whole system should be directed towards testing that does not depend on isolated and generally uninformative driving performance. Someone can surpass themselves three times in a row and someone can have the opposite. I think this is especially true for younger applicants, who probably make up the majority. Moreover, having the feeling that in practice you don't see anyone driving so exemplary on the road is slightly demoralizing. Overall, I think that access to a driver's license should not be made more difficult in this way in the Czech Republic, where most people are quite dependent on car transport. Here are the statistics: "In the Czech Republic, approximately three quarters of adults (people over 15 years old) have a driving license, which is almost 6.63 million drivers, although some use it rather sporadically. Among younger people, for example, those aged 18-25, the share has fallen from 68% (2014) to just under 62% (2023), while the average age of driving license holders is rising." This, in my opinion, speaks to the growing discrimination against young people, in a country that was created around the automotive infrastructure by the old. It is an argument that I do not think is necessarily true. I just want to present it here for thought.

I have to agree with one thing, Hardyn is a strict instructor. I drove with him myself and he taught me how to drive. I just don't think it's ideal for a person to learn to drive in a new car equipped with all sorts of technology in a driving school. An equally large number of young people start driving in an older car that doesn't have these things. So later on I had to learn to park myself without the help of cameras, or to start driving uphill using the handbrake. The second thing is that I often had to stop when I accidentally hit a branch or drove onto the edge of the road, and Hardyn would then walk around the car for half an hour to make sure I hadn't scratched it, because of course it was a relatively new and expensive car. For me, it's pointless to have such a car, or to be overly worried about it. When you're learning to drive and just building up your own confidence, it's clear that you'll occasionally hit a branch or curb. I also don't think it's right for an instructor to text on his cell phone while driving during the first ride when he takes a student to a location. How should he set an example? He always arrived at least 10 minutes late for the rides, but instead of extending the ride, I always got it shortened by at least 10 minutes. So it was no exception that instead of a 90-minute ride, I only had 60 minutes. And we usually had to stop during the ride so that Hardyn, as the owner of the driving school, could take care of his business, unprofessional! (I don't remember ever driving for a full hour and a half.) Then it was no wonder that the exams were approaching and I was still unsure, of course Mr. Hardyn took advantage of this and almost forced me to buy more conditioning rides, where he reminded me again how incompetent I was and that I wouldn't pass the exam this way. (I passed everything on the first try) At the end of the exams, he asks you to write him a review and mention how difficult his driving school is with strict instructors. That's why most of the comments are almost identical - mainly so that Mr. Hardyn can boast the title of the best-rated driving school in Kladno. After my girlfriend finished her exams at this driving school, I thought I would write a review too. So I'll add her experience, she also drove with Hardyn and the result? Absolutely the same as when I drove, with the difference that she went home crying and thinking how incapable she was behind the wheel. Since she is more emotionally sensitive as a woman, she couldn't stand this pressure and asked for Mr. Bauš. Later, two things turned out - many students routinely transfer from Hardyn and Mrs. Tomenendálová to Mr. Bauš for the same reason. The second thing is that with Mr. Bauš it's about something completely different, a much friendlier approach, so a less stressful ride, during which he concentrates better. Of course, this time Mr. Hardyn didn't idle either and pushed his girlfriend to buy fitness rides even though she was no longer his student and he couldn't know how she was doing. Mainly to fill his wallet. And he keeps nagging about reviews.

Excellent driving school! Great attitude of the owner, Mr. Hardyn, and the other teachers. They are strict, but they will teach even the most incompetent student to drive [which was me :-)]. I had Mr. Hardyn for driving lessons, I couldn't handle manual shifting, I wanted to give up, but in the end I passed the exams on the first try. I also liked the approach to testing knowledge, where the student has to come to the classroom for continuous testing. I recommend it!

I was at this driving school and I have to say that even though the instructors are strict, it really makes sense. Thanks to their approach, you will learn not only to pass the tests, but also to drive safely in traffic. They will explain everything, ensure that you develop the right habits and will not let you "slack off" your driving. I am very grateful for their patience and professional approach and I sincerely recommend this driving school to everyone who really wants to learn how to drive.

Mr. Hardyn is a very strict and patient instructor who will prepare you perfectly for the exams. Today I took the full number of tests and rides on my first attempt.

I can only recommend this driving school. I drove with instructor Bauš and I can only say that he prepared me beautifully for the final drive. He explains everything clearly and is quite patient.

Mr. Hardyn's great approach, he will prepare you for the exams perfectly, both in theory and driving! He will always accommodate you with the driving times 👍 The driving school is strict, but he will really teach you everything perfectly 👍 I can only recommend it! 😇👍

I highly recommend Hardyn Driving School! Mr. Hardyn may seem strict, but he is very helpful and accommodating and tries to make sure that every student succeeds in the exam. I took the driving lessons with the instructor Mr. Bauš, who was always on top of things and although it was not easy for me at times, he always calmed me down and kept me in a good mood while driving. Thanks to Mr. Hardyn and Mr. Bauš, I was finally successful in the exam and I can say that I gained more confidence in driving. I would definitely choose Hardyn Driving School again.

Hardyn Driving School was the best choice I made. Going through this driving school is not easy and the instructors are strict, but you can tell right away that it is for the right reason. They are like that for our good. They have enormous patience, very strong nerves and are more than willing to help and advise at any time. This driving school and its instructors do everything to raise us to be decent drivers who do not endanger their own safety or the safety of others. Personally, I want to thank Mr. Hardyn for his approach, willingness and patience. I know that he went through a test of nerves with me and I am very grateful that he did not break a stick on me. I would recommend this driving school to everyone with a clear mind and if I had to choose, I would go to this driving school again.

Unlike others, Hardyn Driving School emphasizes theory. It offers great textbooks, consultation hours, and a flexible approach. The instructors are strict, but they teach very well. The instructor told me every mistake I made, and I had no problem with the exam. I took the test in full, because Mr. Hardyn requires practice tests in the classroom and prepares well for difficult questions. In my opinion, the driving school offers quality services at fair prices.