You're not alone. And there's a reason why people come to us.
Every year, dozens of candidates switch to Codrive after a disappointing experience elsewhere. They're not stupid or difficult to learn — they just went to the wrong driving school. On this page we are honest about how the market works, what you need to know before you choose, and why Codrive is different.
The driving school market in Antwerp: what no one tells you
Antwerp has dozens of driving schools. Driving School Sofia, Antwerp Driving School, VAB, Avanti, Succes Driving School, Unique, Traffic Academy, Driving School 010, E19, Liman — they all exist, and some do a good job.
But there's something you need to know about how this industry communicates.
Most driving school website texts are pure marketing. "The best driving school in Antwerp." "Highest success rate." "Personal approach guaranteed." “Pass first time.” Every driving school claims the same thing, in the same superlatives. It says little about the reality in the training car.
What does say something: how a driving school treats its instructors.
Pay peanuts, get monkeys
Driving lessons are much cheaper at certain driving schools! But don't be blinded by the price alone.
Part of the sector works with poorly paid instructors, high workload and little motivation. The instructor sitting next to you may be in your seventh class that day. He's already thinking about his next candidate. He follows the standard script, gives little feedback, and is happy when the lesson is over.
That's not his fault. It's a business model.
At Codrive we work exclusively with independent coaches — no employment, no performance pressure from above. Our coaches choose how many lessons they give. They are fairly compensated. And they work at Codrive because they want to, not because they have to.
The result? Coaches who are really there. Providing that feedback. They remember what you found difficult in the previous lesson. They invest in your progress, because their reputation directly depends on it.
What switchers tell us
Most new students at Codrive come through word of mouth. Some of them have ridden elsewhere before. These are their words:
"After a lesser experience with another driving school, I chose to take driving lessons at Codrive. Communication with Dirk went smoothly and the driving instructors explain everything very well. They are patient and can deal very well with people who suffer from fear of failure and driving. Thank you Saffir and the entire Codrive team with whom I spent quite a few hours in the car :). Thanks in part to your help and guidance, I passed my driving test!"
Soline, Google review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
" After visiting a few driving schools, I ended up at Codrive with Saffir as instructor. From the first moment I was super satisfied; everything was well explained, he made me feel completely confident and was always super friendly and patient. I always looked forward to the lessons. In 2 hours I had learned more than at another driving school where I had followed 20 hours of lessons. Afterwards I also booked extra hours with codrive. Thanks to him I got my driver's license. Thanks again Saffir, you really are highly recommended!
F Adouzi, Google review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
" Today I finally got my driver's license and this thanks to codrive. A driving school to definitely recommend. I have previously had experience with 2 other driving schools, but what a difference, today I really saw what a REAL DRIVING SCHOOL entails, top top top, so professional in every area. I had the opportunity to ride and ride with Tom, what a fun and educational experience that was. Everything is explained so clearly, things that the others never mentioned. I'm so glad I ended up at codrive. And what a shame that I didn't discover this driving school sooner! But today I proudly passed! "
Imane, Google review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
What Codrive focuses on
We are not the cheapest. We're not the biggest either. But in one area we are consistently better than most other driving schools in Antwerp:
We guide candidates for whom things did not click elsewhere.
These are people with:
Fear of driving or fear of failure — who blocks behind the wheel or during exams
Dyslexia — who processes differently and needs different instructions
Autism — where predictability, structure and calm communication are essential
ADHD — where pace and focus require a different approach
Multiple failed exams — and loss of confidence
We don't claim that we can do this better than everyone else. We do say that it is our daily practice — and that our reviews confirm that.
Small but conscious
Codrive is a small driving school, and that is a choice. We work with a select team of coaches who we know and trust. No drawing numbers, no anonymous administration. You book online, you track your progress in your own zone, and your coach knows your name before you get in the car.
We drive for exams in Deurne and Kontich, with fixed pickup points in Antwerp Central, Berchem and Antwerp South.
Ready to start — or restart?
Whether you want to take driving lessons for the first time, or are ready to try again after a bad experience elsewhere: at Codrive you start with a clean slate.