To all the paper drivers living in Nishinomiya: do you have any worries like these when it comes to driving?
- It feels scary to drive after such a long time…
- I need to drive my kids around, but I don’t feel confident jumping right in…
- I suddenly need to drive for work, but I don’t have time to practice…
Perfect for people like that is アンカードライビングスクール in Nishinomiya!
The instructor is Nishino-san, who holds a national qualification. He has such a fresh, friendly vibe that even paper drivers who tend to get nervous can relax during the lesson!
And get this: the training car can even be a BMW!! Getting to feel a little special is part of the appeal. Of course, rental cars and your own car are also OK, so no worries there〜
So, this time we’re going to introduce its features in detail!
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3 Driving Situations That Scare Paper Drivers
First, we asked Nishino-san about “the types of driving paper drivers struggle with.”
By the way, do you know where this is in Nishinomiya?
- Changing lanes is scary
You get nervous because you keep worrying about the cars behind you. Moms driving with their kids in the car also tend to be extra cautious. - Parking is scary
Parking at supermarkets or nursery schools is a challenge for many people. They’ll teach you the tricks to parking smoothly even in tight spaces! - Turning right at intersections is scary
Getting the timing right at an intersection is hard for anyone. Corporate drivers who need to drive, such as in a company sales car, can ease their worries too! Apparently, many people also feel anxious about driving at night on their way home from work, not just in company cars. For those people, they’ll carefully teach the skills needed to get home with confidence!
A Former Instructor at Koshien Driving School! Why Nishino-san Is So Reliable
Nishino-san has experience teaching at a driving school in Osaka and later worked as an instructor at Nishinomiya’s prestigious “Koshien Driving School.”
He says, “For people driving with children and people who drive for work, I especially try to provide instruction that puts safety first.”
When we asked Nishino-san, “Do you do that thing where you put your hand over theirs from the passenger seat while reversing?” he answered, “I don’t normally do that at all. Haha.” But he did it for us〜. That hits the heart!
The Lesson Content Is Super Specific! It Feels Very Reassuring
One of the features of アンカードライビングスクール is that they carefully teach you from the basics!
So, who knows where this is〜?
① Start with basic practice in a spacious area
“Everyone gets nervous at first, so we start with the basics of starting and stopping in a large parking lot or similar place,” says Nishino-san. Since you’re not suddenly thrown into city streets, it’s super reassuring〜
② Parking practice with careful tips and guidance!
For people who are bad at parking, they focus on teaching “when to turn the steering wheel.” According to Nishino-san, “Once you learn the trick, it won’t be scary anymore”!
③ Finally, practical training on city streets
After going through the basic practice, you’ll practice on roads with heavy traffic in Nishinomiya City. He says, “By practicing on real roads, you naturally gain the driving skills you need for everyday life.”
And at the end of this interview, we visited…
Kimura-san, the Youngest Japanese Person to Cross the Pacific by Yacht, Appeared
We visited Shin Nishinomiya Yacht Harbor, a special place for Nishinomiya residents!
This place is familiar to Nishinomiya residents. Once you gain confidence in driving, outings to spacious places like this become fun〜
Amazingly, here we happened to have an unexpected encounter with Kimura-san(Nishi2 article), who achieved a solo yacht circumnavigation of the world this year.
Freedom on land by car, freedom at sea by yacht. A professional exchange of perspectives began between them in their respective fields.
According to Kimura-san, “Driving lessons are similar to operating a yacht. It’s important to remove that first fear.” Nishino-san also said, “The first thing is to get rid of the fear. It’s important that people feel that driving is fun.” They ended up forming some mysterious agreement. Haha.
Then Kimura-san said, “See you again at sea!” and returned to the ocean〜〜. Haha.
For cars, go to Nishino-san; for yachts, go to Kimura-san! Apparently, he’ll also be holding a yacht event for kids at Nishinomiyahama!
Here’s How the Lessons Work
- Book through LINE
Just enter your preferred date, time, and location on the official LINE, and you’re all set. “I want to take the lesson in my own car!” is totally fine too〜 - They come to your home on the day!
Since they come to your home or preferred location, there’s no need to go all the way to a school! This is so nice!
Then the lesson starts right there〜.
- A full 60 minutes of instruction
You can take your time learning in a full 60-minute one-on-one lesson, which is 10 minutes longer than a typical driving school lesson〜
Maximum Peace of Mind with an Auxiliary Brake
A simple auxiliary brake can be installed during the lesson, so you’ll be okay even if something happens!
“A simple auxiliary brake can also be installed in your own car, so feel free to ask if you’re interested,” he says.
For example, if you panic while parking or hesitate about when to brake at an intersection, the instructor can quickly support you.
Perfect for People Like This!
🚗 If you’ve recently found yourself needing to drive!
Maybe you moved and your lifestyle changed, or transportation options around you are limited and you now need to drive. Have you ever thought, “It’s been so long, I’m scared…” ?
👶 Moms who want to drive their kids around
Driving makes nursery school drop-offs, pick-ups, and trips to lessons so much easier! But you’d rather avoid panicking when parking or backing into a garage, right〜?
🏢 Corporate drivers who need to drive for work
If you’re thinking, “I have to drive a sales car now, but I’m not confident,” or “My company now expects me to drive, and I’m nervous…” you can feel reassured! Even when you’re pressed for time
