Hi there,
My name is Omid, the lead driving instructor and driving instructor trainer at Emu Driving School. And this is my story... I was born in Iran. I graduated from university with a degree in English Translation. I worked in Iran as an English teacher, translator and interpreter for a few years. I, then, decided to move to Australia in 2006. I have worked as an interpreter with the Department of Transport and Main Roads (Queensland) and a few organizations since 2013.
Working with QLD Transport, I translate the QLD Road Rules written test for Persian students. This job has led me to gain a quite good understanding of these rules as well as the learners' weak points. I also interpret driving examiners instructions for my Persian clients during their practical tests.
It was through my interpreting job that I began to realize what the examiners usually look at in a practical test. Also what kind of roads they take the learners on or what questions they ask. Besides I got to know what typical mistakes the learners make.
I started my driving journey in 2003 in Iran. I drove there for some years before moving to Australia. Driving in Australia, at first, was very challenging. Because the rules and even the side of driving is completely different. But I came up with some cues and strategies to cope with this problem.