Randy Stanhope did a great job from beginning to end and beyond!

This is the thank you that I wrote to him:

Many thanks for your kind, patient, informative, calm – and yes – pleasant tutoring! I feel prepared to take over in an emergency – my original goal. However, I am also feeling that I’d like to get more driving experience in general, to  build up my skills and confidence level. Here’s hoping my husband will cede a few hours here and there over the next 5 weeks to grant me that wish.

More than that, everything went well from the first communication with Randy. Prior to the lesson which had been scheduled several weeks in advance, he checked in with me to ask if I had any questions and to be sure I had all the information needed. He showed up a few minutes in advance of our lessons; had a package of materials for me so that I could make notes as we went through the various stages of teaching; he was patient if I or my husband (who is an experienced rig driver) had  any questions during the talking parts of the lessons. He inspires confidence in one’s ability to take on a massive rig and is a patient and precise coach. He uses language to succinctly and clearly convey what he wants his student to learn. Although there were a few moments when my heart rate got up there, his patient and calm presence, skills, and encouragement got me through. He did not push me but rather encouraged me to get more and more confidence in my ability.

My husband, who has driven and can maneuver just about everything, appreciated that he learned stuff from Randy, too.

Beyond that, he is a genial person with whom we definitely enjoyed spending several hours. Honestly, I’d rather have him over my shoulder while driving than my husband!

We are both grateful for this opportunity from RV Driving School, and happy that I’ve gained some knowledge in this fashion rather than in an emergency.